I couldn’t afford the fuel of the X5, nor would it fit in my garage, I suspect.
As it is, I need the folding mirrors on the X3 (and the X1) to reduce the risk
of mirror scrape on entry and exit.
I didn’t realise that you had changed your X5s, Ken; was one for your
deer-strike?
Chris
> On 18 Jun 18, at 01:36, Ken Norton <ken@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> So I feel a little daft, but I’ve managed to find myself a replacement, a
>> BMW X3 that’s just over 2 years old and not a stupid amount of money.
>
> I'm on my third X5. Absolutely love them--except they're pretty
> marginal in off-roading and getting around when you need all four
> wheels digging away. This 2012 is almost marginal in that regard. I
> got myself stuck once or twice this winter. But my tires are great for
> dry pavement adhesion, not unending snow and ice. I'll be getting some
> new snow tires before winter.
>
> Our new neighbors have a LR "Storm Trooper". Nice vehicle, but
> definitely not the same. While BMW and LR share many things,
> driving/handling traits aren't among them. I like being able to throw
> it into corners and take the twisties at higher than what could be
> considered "sane" speeds. Honestly, though, our 2004 X5 with the V8
> ran circles around our 2012 in speed, acceleration and handling. The
> shorter wheelbase of the 2004 made it handle a bit nicer.
>
> AG Schnozz
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