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Rashid.bk · 22 June 2015, 05:53 AM

Just bought a 2012 X5 diesel and what a machine. For it's size it pulls pretty damn good, but not a performance machine like the X5M however it doesn't drive like a truck, it feels like a car which is pretty incredible.
I bought it for family trips so the diesel payed huge dividends in gas mileage(29-30mpg) and we just drove it to California and and back to Texas and it was a dream on the road. 90 mph felt like 40 and pulling past big rigs and idiots on the road ways was a breeze.

Between the SRT and X5M I'd choose the BMW every time without one hesitation, it really is on another level.
Consider the X6M also, that thing is a beast as well with sedan like lap times around the 'ring and 0-60, plus I think it looks much better of the two.

jamesbondOO7 · 22 June 2015, 05:58 AM

Anything but the X5. Go Range Rover.

liuk3 · 22 June 2015, 07:23 AM

X5m

Tha Baron · 22 June 2015, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rr-nyc

Thats exactly what I say

Unfortunately, there are too many people in FL with more money than brains. Braman BMW in Miami had the exact X5M i wanted and was asking $15k over sticker. And it sold

Braman is the worst... You're right, too much money down here and absolutely no sense!

As an M owner, I'd go with the Jeep just based on the MSRP differential.

superdog · 23 June 2015, 12:15 PM

At the end of it all, I got a "family" discount on the M. It was a screaming deal.

I still passed it up. While admittedly a superior vehicle, the SRT feels more a part of me. I even looked at the AMG. The M and the AMG are awesome trucks to be sure. Something to aspire to. And maybe own someday.

But in the end, the SRT spoke loud and clear. It just "fits" me. A bit of a brute, even if somewhat small. More effort, than finesse, work ethic over everything else, and a balls to the wall banger that makes no excuses.

Chewbacca · 23 June 2015, 01:05 PM

congrats!!!

Laszlo · 23 June 2015, 01:11 PM

Big congrats, Seth!!! Total monster.

997.2 · 24 June 2015, 01:19 AM

x5 but cayenne GTS would be my pick

Psmith · 24 June 2015, 07:27 AM

Congrats

superdog · 26 June 2015, 01:08 AM

Well, it is now being shipped to the body shop.

I was driving and a woman did not look in her blind spot. She pulled right over and destroyed the driver-side of my brandy new SRT. .

She admitted this to the cop and they gave her a ticket for unsafe lane change.

But that does not change the fact that the value of the car just plummeted and I don't get to drive it for at least a few weeks.

superdog · 26 June 2015, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

Well, it is now being shipped to the body shop.

I was driving and a woman did not look in her blind spot. She pulled right over and destroyed the driver-side of my brandy new SRT. .

She admitted this to the cop and they gave her a ticket for unsafe lane change.

But that does not change the fact that the value of the car just plummeted and I don't get to drive it for at least a few weeks.

three days old......

antbkny · 26 June 2015, 01:20 AM

Awe man, that blows! But glad you're safe

superdog · 26 June 2015, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antNYC

Awe man, that blows! But glad you're safe

thank you. i appreciate that.

GermanyMatt · 26 June 2015, 04:46 AM

Oh wow, that is terrible. I had that happen to a friend of mine, except his wife backed into a chain link fence and scratched the hell out of her X5. Now mind you, it had both parking sensors and a back-up camera, so I have no idea how it happened.

superdog · 26 June 2015, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GermanyMatt

Oh wow, that is terrible. I had that happen to a friend of mine, except his wife backed into a chain link fence and scratched the hell out of her X5. Now mind you, it had both parking sensors and a back-up camera, so I have no idea how it happened.

Ha. That sounds bad. Can't imagine your buddy was too happy.

I'm not pleased, but for the most part I'm not too pissed. I was at the moment, but I'm relatively calm now. But I do miss it already. That's for sure.

Psmith · 26 June 2015, 05:00 AM

Ouch - sorry to hear. Hope the repair is done well, and quickly.
Nobody hurt is the important thing, of course.

Wesley Crusher · 26 June 2015, 05:01 AM

Hey Seth, that sucks! I'd be so bummed. You're ok, though, and that's what matters most!

If it makes you feel any better, some years ago, my dad's friend bought a brand new Viper. The first day he had it, somebody crashed into him and it was totaled. He was so sad, he bought a sedan and gave up on owning a sports car.

Brunotheboxer · 26 June 2015, 06:00 AM

I'm sorry this happened to your brand new car.

Welcome to the mopar family and make sure you receive compensation from the ladies insurance for diminished value. When you go to trade it in they will get you on the car fax and take thousands off. Make sure you get this money now just to break even.

mjclark32 · 27 June 2015, 04:44 AM

Man, that sucks. Sorry to hear

jlafont · 27 June 2015, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arinsd

Having owned a the newer grand Cherokee and several bmws... Bang for your buck I would get the SRT8.

Now used vs new. Probably a used X5 to be in the same ballpark.

Totally agree. And once they put in the Hellcat - watch out!

GB-man · 27 June 2015, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

I'm sorry this happened to your brand new car.

Welcome to the mopar family and make sure you receive compensation from the ladies insurance for diminished value. When you go to trade it in they will get you on the car fax and take thousands off. Make sure you get this money now just to break even.

+1 I would look into a diminished value claim. Might be a pain in the ass but worth it. Particularly considering your history of trading

rr-nyc · 27 June 2015, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

Well, it is now being shipped to the body shop.

I was driving and a woman did not look in her blind spot. She pulled right over and destroyed the driver-side of my brandy new SRT. .

She admitted this to the cop and they gave her a ticket for unsafe lane change.

But that does not change the fact that the value of the car just plummeted and I don't get to drive it for at least a few weeks.

What a nightmare!

superdog · 27 June 2015, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

+1 I would look into a diminished value claim. Might be a pain in the ass but worth it. Particularly considering your history of trading

I will absolutely be doing that.

Buschy · 27 June 2015, 01:22 PM

Sorry I didn't read all comments to get up to speed but there is nothing like the x5m.
This thing is unbelievable. It's performamce is on par with most sports cars.
Not only is it a 4 sec o-60 it's a monster on the race track.
That and the x6M

mzimand · 21 July 2015, 06:53 AM

Hands down the SRT, but I am bias.
Proud owner of 2014 Jeep SRT.
It makes me happy every time I get behind the wheel.
Kind of like every time I look at my wrist and see my new Rolex
I just bought my first Rolex last week. Sub C Date.

Already on the hunt for my next Rolex. The BLNR is calling my name.

psv · 21 July 2015, 07:10 AM

BMW M5, in this case, no contest.

Rashid.bk · 21 July 2015, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

BMW M5, in this case, no contest.

You mean X5M

M5 is a different machine altogether.

22 June 2015, 05:58 AM	#62
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 4,081	Anything but the X5. Go Range Rover. __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛

22 June 2015, 07:23 AM	#63
liuk3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,354	X5m __________________ "Appreciate your life!"

23 June 2015, 12:15 PM	#65
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	At the end of it all, I got a "family" discount on the M. It was a screaming deal. I still passed it up. While admittedly a superior vehicle, the SRT feels more a part of me. I even looked at the AMG. The M and the AMG are awesome trucks to be sure. Something to aspire to. And maybe own someday. But in the end, the SRT spoke loud and clear. It just "fits" me. A bit of a brute, even if somewhat small. More effort, than finesse, work ethic over everything else, and a balls to the wall banger that makes no excuses. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

23 June 2015, 01:11 PM	#67
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	Big congrats, Seth!!! Total monster. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

24 June 2015, 07:27 AM	#69
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats __________________

22 June 2015, 05:53 AM	#61
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	Just bought a 2012 X5 diesel and what a machine. For it's size it pulls pretty damn good, but not a performance machine like the X5M however it doesn't drive like a truck, it feels like a car which is pretty incredible. I bought it for family trips so the diesel payed huge dividends in gas mileage(29-30mpg) and we just drove it to California and and back to Texas and it was a dream on the road. 90 mph felt like 40 and pulling past big rigs and idiots on the road ways was a breeze. Between the SRT and X5M I'd choose the BMW every time without one hesitation, it really is on another level. Consider the X6M also, that thing is a beast as well with sedan like lap times around the 'ring and 0-60, plus I think it looks much better of the two.

23 June 2015, 01:05 PM	#66
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	congrats!!!

24 June 2015, 01:19 AM	#68
997.2 Banned Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Chaz Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 2,721	x5 but cayenne GTS would be my pick

26 June 2015, 01:08 AM	#70
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	Well, it is now being shipped to the body shop. I was driving and a woman did not look in her blind spot. She pulled right over and destroyed the driver-side of my brandy new SRT. . She admitted this to the cop and they gave her a ticket for unsafe lane change. But that does not change the fact that the value of the car just plummeted and I don't get to drive it for at least a few weeks. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

26 June 2015, 01:20 AM	#72
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	Awe man, that blows! But glad you're safe

26 June 2015, 04:46 AM	#74
GermanyMatt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Matt Location: Northern VA Watch: 126711, 126610 Posts: 1,803	Oh wow, that is terrible. I had that happen to a friend of mine, except his wife backed into a chain link fence and scratched the hell out of her X5. Now mind you, it had both parking sensors and a back-up camera, so I have no idea how it happened.

26 June 2015, 05:00 AM	#76
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Ouch - sorry to hear. Hope the repair is done well, and quickly. Nobody hurt is the important thing, of course. __________________

26 June 2015, 05:01 AM	#77
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	Hey Seth, that sucks! I'd be so bummed. You're ok, though, and that's what matters most! If it makes you feel any better, some years ago, my dad's friend bought a brand new Viper. The first day he had it, somebody crashed into him and it was totaled. He was so sad, he bought a sedan and gave up on owning a sports car.

26 June 2015, 06:00 AM	#78
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	I'm sorry this happened to your brand new car. Welcome to the mopar family and make sure you receive compensation from the ladies insurance for diminished value. When you go to trade it in they will get you on the car fax and take thousands off. Make sure you get this money now just to break even.

27 June 2015, 04:44 AM	#79
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Man, that sucks. Sorry to hear __________________

27 June 2015, 01:22 PM	#84
Buschy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Dennis Location: DFW TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 367	Sorry I didn't read all comments to get up to speed but there is nothing like the x5m. This thing is unbelievable. It's performamce is on par with most sports cars. Not only is it a 4 sec o-60 it's a monster on the race track. That and the x6M

21 July 2015, 06:53 AM	#85
mzimand "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3	Hands down the SRT, but I am bias. Proud owner of 2014 Jeep SRT. It makes me happy every time I get behind the wheel. Kind of like every time I look at my wrist and see my new Rolex I just bought my first Rolex last week. Sub C Date. Already on the hunt for my next Rolex. The BLNR is calling my name.

21 July 2015, 07:10 AM	#86
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	BMW M5, in this case, no contest.

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