2007GS450H Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Im thinking of getting a new 2007 bmw x5 4.8or 3.0i What do you guys think im not going to get rx350 because my rx300 had a lot of problems Weak brakes (for its weight) crappy cupholder poor rear visibility poor pickup poor handiling Also that poor turning radius Its reaching 50k and i think i should get rid of it before problems start either way i choose i will still have my 06 LX470 and my 06 accord exl Also guys can you tell me if the x5 will have the twin turbo like the 335i in the 3.0i Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 I'd still drive the RX350, very different from the RX300. You really should also drive the Acura MDX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007GS450H Posted January 17, 2007 Author Share Posted January 17, 2007 I actually had a rx330 loaner and the turning circle was better but still not good and the cupholders were better but did not hold water bottles properly. I can not believe my 06 accord has better cupholders I have not driven the new mdx but going to. I do not really like the front end of it thats why im thinking of going for the x5 Also im ruling out the rx because redesign is in 2009 and the 2008 is comming in feb.07 Which ever i choose it will not be as solid as my lx470 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Lexus has never been good at cupholders LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007GS450H Posted January 17, 2007 Author Share Posted January 17, 2007 yea I used to have a sequoia before i bought the lx470 and the cupholders were very good I would think the luxury company would have better cupholders Looks like i will be getting the X5 but om still wondering if the twin turbo will be added to the 3.0i like the 335i :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiasfinest Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 BMWs are fun to drive, ours has some good cupholders :D . seems to be that cupholders have a lot of say in what car you buy haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Yeah I'm sensing a definate cupholder bias... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexuus Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 cupholders were almost always an afterthought in BMWs. the 7 has good ones, and id imagine the X5 does since its a family SUV and built in the US. and we all know how important them cupholders are.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 The new Lexus vehicles have pretty good cupholders... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rillo Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 I think the cupholders in my RX350 are lovely :) Seriously try one - you will be amazed how different it feels from the 300 - quieter, faster, more economical, new toys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007GS450H Posted January 18, 2007 Author Share Posted January 18, 2007 the reason i do not want a rx350 is because of the redesign in 09 and the 08 comming in feb-mar 2007 i do not want an outdated car I already have to buy a lx570 whenever it comes out. Still hesitant on the bmw because i am still wondering if it will get the twin turbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007GS450H Posted January 19, 2007 Author Share Posted January 19, 2007 i guess in japan they do not have a biggie size drink at wendys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexuus Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 The new Lexus vehicles have pretty good cupholders... not the IS, the second cupholder is in the armrest, and to actually have a drink there (im yet to have one there anyway so its not a problem for me) u have to push the armrest back and tilt it up. not the best layout. the new X5 is out, go ask your dealer about the twin turbos or research it online. however im pretty sure it doesnt, the 3.0 probably doesnt though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007GS450H Posted January 19, 2007 Author Share Posted January 19, 2007 The new Lexus vehicles have pretty good cupholders... not the IS, the second cupholder is in the armrest, and to actually have a drink there (im yet to have one there anyway so its not a problem for me) u have to push the armrest back and tilt it up. not the best layout. the new X5 is out, go ask your dealer about the twin turbos or research it online. however im pretty sure it doesnt, the 3.0 probably doesnt though. The 3.0i is the only one that has the twin turbo like the bmw 335i (same engine as the X5 3.0i) The 4.8i Will probably stay the same because there is no twin turbo for the V8 I already reaserched online and seems nobody knows ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 i guess in japan they do not have a biggie size drink at wendys Probably not LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexuus Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 i guess in japan they do not have a biggie size drink at wendys isnt biggie the same as mcdonalds old supersize? i guess if the drink holder can fit a drink that big the seat should have a built in water bottle to urinate in The 3.0i is the only one that has the twin turbo like the bmw 335i (same engine as the X5 3.0i) The 4.8i Will probably stay the same because there is no twin turbo for the V8 I already reaserched online and seems nobody knows is the X5 3.0 the same engine as the X3 3.0si? because i thought the X3 3.0si only had a 3.0 liter engine rather than the engine in the 335. check a site like www.bimmerfest.com to get info on the twin turbos on the 4.8 though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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