Debate (no not Masturbate Mogs!) - why did you buy the X5 ?

[535dboy]

[quote=""ptb""]I bought one, for what seems a common reason on here, because the wife was expecting and we wanted a car with space and that "safety" factor. Why the X5? We looked at a number of the competitors but with the facelift e70 the diesel emissions are below 200 which was far below anything else at the time we ordered.

We had test driven the competitors as well and we preferred the X5. Just something about it.[/quote]

Welcome

Erm have we seen Pics of your FL?

[Motor84]

Hey guys! hope I haven't insulted anyone with my comment regarding age!

I was really referring to my personal situation. I hate not using a car to its full potential, the X5 was just sitting on the road most of the time. Our baby is due december, so there will be allot more car action then, and we will have more kids in the near future as well, so I'll be buying another X in a few years to accommodate all the truck that goes with 2+ kids. The 3er suits us fine for now though. I realise everyones situation is different/ have kids at different stages of life/ find success sometimes early, sometimes late in life. Its like buying a house, the best time to buy a house is simply when you can and want to, ignore all other factors.

So, as you all rightly say, there is no age limit for buying an X5, just when you need, and or want one. The way my life has panned out, I will 'need' one when I'm about 40, but I 'want' one now! Sadly, thanks to the pesky recession, I'll have to wait. But I'll never forget my x-X!

And as for the demographic, maybe its just where I live, loads of smart 4x4s, mostly driven by mums on the school run (they are mostly E70s), and they all seem to me to be around the 40 mark. However, as Chompers rightly pointed out, the X has been out a while now, most can afford something with an X5 badge, and enthusiasts always buck the trend, so I must correct my self on that one, and learn not to make sweeping statements!

Long live the X5 drivers young and old!

[x555]

[quote=""bwg""]Hey guys! hope I haven't insulted anyone with my comment regarding age!

I was really referring to my personal situation. I hate not using a car to its full potential, the X5 was just sitting on the road most of the time. Our baby is due december, so there will be allot more car action then, and we will have more kids in the near future as well, so I'll be buying another X in a few years to accommodate all the truck that goes with 2+ kids. The 3er suits us fine for now though. I realise everyones situation is different/ have kids at different stages of life/ find success sometimes early, sometimes late in life. Its like buying a house, the best time to buy a house is simply when you can and want to, ignore all other factors.

So, as you all rightly say, there is no age limit for buying an X5, just when you need, and or want one. The way my life has panned out, I will 'need' one when I'm about 40, but I 'want' one now! Sadly, thanks to the pesky recession, I'll have to wait. But I'll never forget my x-X!

And as for the demographic, maybe its just where I live, loads of smart 4x4s, mostly driven by mums on the school run (they are mostly E70s), and they all seem to me to be around the 40 mark. However, as Chompers rightly pointed out, the X has been out a while now, most can afford something with an X5 badge, and enthusiasts always buck the trend, so I must correct my self on that one, and learn not to make sweeping statements!

Long live the X5 drivers young and old! [/quote]

Not at all mate no need to even mention it .... I don't think anything is ever taken too seriously on here anyway which is what makes it a great forum to be a part of,we all have our (sometimes)different opinions but that makes interesting threads.

[Motor84]

Nice one X555! Interesting and varied content is what makes this and the old forum so good, as you say.

[pvr]

[quote=""bwg""]Nice one X555! Interesting and varied content is what makes this and the old forum so good, as you say. [/quote]

"old" forum? Are you being ageist again?

[mogsyman]

[quote=""pvr""][quote=""bwg""]Nice one X555! Interesting and varied content is what makes this and the old forum so good, as you say. [/quote]

"old" forum? Are you being ageist again? [/quote]

Clearly you're concerned about your age PVR..............

So would I be if I were as old as you

[Motor84]

Ha ha, yes pvr, I just can't help it!

[jeegnesh]

Always loved the look of the X5 when they first came out and wanted one, then forgot about it while I took the easy no caring life of company cars, then finally had enough and wanted a car I liked, had to cater for family and I wanted a 4x4 thought about the Range Sport but too many horror stories, so stuck with X5 which I always liked. That simple really.

[535dboy]

[quote=""mogsyman""][quote=""pvr""][quote=""bwg""]Nice one X555! Interesting and varied content is what makes this and the old forum so good, as you say. [/quote]

"old" forum? Are you being ageist again? [/quote]

Clearly you're concerned about your age PVR..............

So would I be if I were as old as you [/quote]

It isn't just his age he needs to worry about though!

[pvr]

Noone is as old as Mogsy though ...

[Pewters]

No offence bwg ....I was only joking mate lol


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[jeegnesh]

someone got a complex thing going on

[Motor84]

No worries guys, don't worry, I'm not a bag of nerves! Just tidying up my posts/comments a bit.

Let the banter proceed

[mogsyman]

[quote=""pvr""]Noone is as old as Mogsy though ... [/quote]

Looking bloody good on it though

[Motor84]

As we are talking age, besides the youngest drivers, anyone seen a real old bearded dude behind the wheel of a 4.8is?