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X5 slight disappointment

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Re: X5 slight disappointment

Post by 55NF » Thu May 10, 2012 10:48 pm

I like the black Dakota on my X5 40d is great, tough, durable to withstand daily chores without getting scuffed or scratched. The Nappa leather is an option but too soft for me as I use my car as a daily workhorse for carting stuff around & I wear work gear.

I had Nappa on two E46 M3's & after 12 months it showed serious signs of wear. I suppose it's ok if you're sat in a suit all day but if your in work gear then no chance...a coarse had wearing leather is a must. Who cares about it wearing in? I keep cars three years max so it isn't like buying a leather jacket.

Do agree on the dash, poor for a 50 - 60K car, although I thought the same about my previous C350 Sport Merc & 997 C2 S before that. If you want a disappointing interior then Porsche live up to that well in terms or price & what should be expected for 70K
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Re: X5 slight disappointment

Post by mogsyman » Sun Jun 03, 2012 11:01 am

Regardless of the fact I've just bought a new 30d M sport I totally agree.

The interior of the Q7 S-Line was significantly better than the X in almost every respect.

However, the X was on balance a much better car than the Audi (and nowhere near as big which was a factor for Mrs M).
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Re: X5 slight disappointment

Post by 535dboy » Sun Jun 03, 2012 11:20 am

[quote=""mogsyman""]
However, the X was on balance a much better car than the Audi (and nowhere near as big which was a factor for Mrs M).[/quote]

Clearly she prefers small then as she married you!
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Re: X5 slight disappointment

Post by mogsyman » Sun Jun 03, 2012 11:23 am

[quote=""535dboy""][quote=""mogsyman""]
However, the X was on balance a much better car than the Audi (and nowhere near as big which was a factor for Mrs M).[/quote]

Clearly she prefers small then as she married you![/quote]

Quality, not quantity ;)
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2016 X3 20D M Sport
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F10 M5
120D M Sport
335i DCT Vert
997 C2S
30D M Sport X5
2.0D M Sport X3
535D M Sport
4.8iS X5
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320D M Sport Cab
996 C2 Cab
Boxster S
Golf GTi (150 D)

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Re: X5 slight disappointment

Post by 535dboy » Sun Jun 03, 2012 11:25 am

[quote=""mogsyman""][quote=""535dboy""][quote=""mogsyman""]
However, the X was on balance a much better car than the Audi (and nowhere near as big which was a factor for Mrs M).[/quote]

Clearly she prefers small then as she married you![/quote]

Quality, not quantity ;)[/quote]

Oh so she got cheated on both points then, poor lass :rofl:
Currently :
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
2008 Lotus Exige S (a bit modified!)
2015 Nissan Leaf twin turbo with Nitros

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2005 BMW 535d MSport

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