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The right thing?

Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2016 10:23 pm
by F302X5
Please be gentle...
Having recently bought a cracking 2012 EBII 328i with all the extras...I am disappointed at the harsh ride and lack of presence.
I find myself drawn to an X5...
Will obviously sell the F30 and lose a chunk but looking to buy an X5
Will I regret the change?
Anything I need to consider
anyone else done the change
Cheers

Re: The right thing?

Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2016 12:59 pm
by Horizon
What tyre size are running, I test drove an E92 on 19's with run flats. I turned back after a mile as the ride was unbearable.
I bought an E93 on 18s staggered setup on Msport suspension  which was better, but suffered a cracked rim after an altication with a pot hole.
Ditched the Runflats and it's now it's  a nice ride.
As for road presence, I get more admiring looks ( the car that is

Re: The right thing?

Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2016 5:50 pm
by sid10
The X5 is a great car but most go for the X6 as this looks a lot more menacing , agree about the runflats can cause a harsh ride especially if you are running 235/35/19 fronts , 265/30/19 rears . It might be worth trying a few cars out before splashing out on another car . if you bought yours from a dealer ask if they have anything that may fix the itch . M5 ?

Re: The right thing?

Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 9:57 am
by bluestreak56
Bit of a difference .. do  you need such a behemoth?

Re: The right thing?

Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 10:45 am
by X5Sport
[quote="bluestreak56"]
Bit of a difference .. do  you need such a behemoth?
[/quote]

As the owner of said beast..........absolutely  :drive:  :D