S4 or X5? I know its a S4 forum but
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I like X5's... nice rigs. I just priced out out... yikes! Gets expensive fast... at least the one I wanted.
The ML line has a new v6 hybrid... that might be worth a look. An X5d would be my choice.
The ML line has a new v6 hybrid... that might be worth a look. An X5d would be my choice.
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I am not a huge fan of Audi's option structure but absolutely hate BMW's. Price difference of $30K if you start with X5d and load it up. That's not right IMO.
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I have an S4, and my husband an X5. The X5 is an awesome SUV. If I switched to an SUV, I would absolutely get that over a Q7.
I have a weimaraner...he rides comfortably in the car (cover the seats!)
The only time I wish I had an SUV is sometimes it's kind of a pain getting my 4 year old in and out of her car seat...and she doesn't have a ton of leg room back there. Once she is out of the car seat it won't be a problem, but I have to move my seat up closer than I would like when she is back there (sitting in the middle for safety).
The car gets around great in the snow up to about 6 inches. If there is more than that, the car is too low to the ground to make it through.
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I have a weimaraner...he rides comfortably in the car (cover the seats!)
The only time I wish I had an SUV is sometimes it's kind of a pain getting my 4 year old in and out of her car seat...and she doesn't have a ton of leg room back there. Once she is out of the car seat it won't be a problem, but I have to move my seat up closer than I would like when she is back there (sitting in the middle for safety).
The car gets around great in the snow up to about 6 inches. If there is more than that, the car is too low to the ground to make it through.
Hope that helps!
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I drove a cayenne too before deciding on my S4. Those are really like a sports car in an SUV package...very nice! One thing that held me back from the cayenne is that there are no crash test results anywhere. I have family in law enforcement, and good crash tests are essential. If anyone finds any, let me know...I'd be interested to see them!
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Again though, wouldn't an X3 be the better comparison than the X5? The X3 and S4 both weigh about the same - 4000 lbs vs the X5 at 5000 lbs, and the X3 feels more like a car than the X5.
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I do think the X3 would be a better direct comparison to the S4 than the X5. Though neither is really a good comparison. I want both but can affrod only one.As with a lot of things in my life, my choices are based on other factors than the most direct comparison
I happen to think the X5 looks way better than the X3. Also, if I get the S4 it will be purely for the driving experience/fun factor. If I end up going X5, the more practical side is coming out. The added space is a +. I would get the diesel in hopes of keeping it for 10 years if the BMW electrical gremlins I have read so much about are able to keep themselves at bay.
I am leaning towards S4 and actually had one with a deposit on it until last week. I pulled it do to the two tone interior and chocolate lab. I finally came to the conclusion that with all the hiking I do with my dog, I would end up doing way more cleaning of the silver alcantara than I wanted too.
I am searching for an all black interior.
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I am leaning towards S4 and actually had one with a deposit on it until last week. I pulled it do to the two tone interior and chocolate lab. I finally came to the conclusion that with all the hiking I do with my dog, I would end up doing way more cleaning of the silver alcantara than I wanted too.
I am searching for an all black interior.