ozziegunay wrote:

Hi can anyone help with a bit of advice. I know it is not the best time to buy a NEW 4x4 but I am going to get one. I have narrowed the research down and I am torn between the RRS HST 3.6D with TV, DVD and side step in Storway Grey and the BMW X5 3.0 SD in the Blue Black with all the toys.

I have negotiated a 10% discount on the RRS and the cost difference between the 2 vehicles is negligable.

I tend to keep my cars for around 5 years and average around 20k a year.

What would you guy's go for?

I had a same dilemma 6 months ago but finally I went for RRS TDV8 and I don´t regret it. It is a superb car-especially if you like the sound of the V8 . The fuel consumption is a bit worse than with X5 but once again the sound is 200% better together with the special charm which RRS has I just hope that it will be as reliable as my last car which was BMW 2008 RRS TDV8 HSE, Java black, Alpaca,.....

whats with the KIA SORRENTO comment? Is that the thing trotski is going on about? The FX whatever it was? Proper independant trader that one isnt he?

friend has a Kia Sorrento - feels cheap and engine is not the most refined, however it cost him 1/4 of the RRS price tag so he's well happy

My girlfriend rolls round in a 600 quid fiesta. She must be ecstatic.

but I take it your girlfriends Fiesta is small and old - my friends Kia is big and new

Guy at work bought one of these things.........2 weeks later he was taking a big hit and buying a proper car.....no wonder they offer a 5 year warranty

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yeah it is - like her man before you say it!

didn't think of that, but now you say it

EX-X5! wrote:

whats with the KIA SORRENTO comment? Is that the thing trotski is going on about? The FX whatever it was? Proper independant trader that one isnt he?

OK Gonzo, if you READ F G THE POST, I said the X6 was a dogs dinner and that the FX50 is better looking.

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Similar dilemma here. Planning to replace my 4.4 HSE and have looked at everything out there. List has narrowed down to the X5 or RRS. No diesels available here, so my choices are the 4.4 HSE or 3.0 X5 which run about the same price comparably equipped. In the X5 I liked the panorama sunroof, bigger cargo area, the black headliner with the sport package, and the seats with the articulating backs and Napa leather are the most comfortable I've ever sat in. Her indoors is leaning to the X5 (we had a 3.0 X5 before the RRS). She likes the BMW nav as it is so similar to her Mini Cooper S, and can be used on the move, whereas the newer RRS nav can't (I believe the hack which works on mine will not work on newer models). RRS has a far superior driving position for me (I've got someplace to rest both my elbows and my knees), and entry/exit from the RRS is so much easier (not to mention the crotch cooler vent). Significantly better mpg in the 3.0 X5, but it is a 3.0. Looked at the S/C and 4.8 X5 which are also similarly priced when the you add from the long and expensive list of BMW packages. Test drove the 4.8 X5 and really, really liked it. Looked at the X6 and disliked it, although it has very thoughtful knee pads!!! Waiting for the 09 models to appear before making a decision. Have had 3 years and 41,000 most enjoyable miles in the RRS and the dealer service experience has been stellar. Love the RRS and will probably go that route, but have to admit I'm tempted by the X5! 2011 BMW X3 35i Carbon Black
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