Range Rover vs. BMW X5? pls pls help! =)

**fauxhawk** · November 24th, 2008 12:27 AM

hey peeps, about a year ago i sought for inputs from you guys on which is a better buy between a boxster s or a z4. i got feedback and no regrets i got the right one, super thanks

. this time i'm torn between a bmw x5 2003 diesel matic (about 2.1M) and a land rover range rover hse 2003 matic (about 3M). i need one that suits my lifestyle, it will be mostly driven by my driver daily and by me on weekends. i'm considering the following factors: comfort as a passenger, driving ease, maintenance, consumption, beauty and speed. thanks in advance for your helpful feedback

**niky** · November 24th, 2008 11:01 AM

So... which did you get?

Comfort as a passenger - Range Rover

Driving ease - X5

Maintenance - Uh... neither, but the Range Rover could be worse... depends on the exact condition of the unit

Consumption - Unless the Rover is the new TDi, the X5 is miles better

Beauty - is in the eye of the beholder

Speed - X5

**drey** · November 27th, 2008 11:12 PM

Originally Posted by niky

So... which did you get?

Comfort as a passenger - Range Rover

Driving ease - X5

Maintenance - Uh... neither, but the Range Rover could be worse... depends on the exact condition of the unit

Consumption - Unless the Rover is the new TDi, the X5 is miles better

Beauty - is in the eye of the beholder

Speed - X5

+1

But for occasional off-road trips and city water fordings... RR would be better. But... the X5 can still meet the exclusivity factor. Anyway, both cars are great but I would lean towards the X5 because of the better dealer support.

If your budget is 3M, hehehe... If you ask me, I'd get myself the X5 and a P38A Range Rover.
P38A Rangie

To satisfy both?

**fauxhawk** · November 28th, 2008 03:23 AM

haha both is not an option sad to say =( you guys are right, x5 is really much more practical

**drey** · November 29th, 2008 11:03 PM

My best wishes in finding a good X5 sir.

**fauxhawk** · November 30th, 2008 05:00 AM

thank you sir drey =) and to others who took time to comment =)

**ghosthunter** · November 24th, 2008 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by fauxhawk

i'm considering the following factors: comfort as a passenger, driving ease, maintenance, consumption, beauty and speed. thanks in advance for your helpful feedback

What are your primary concerns? Comfort or Performance?

BMW X5 handles the road much better and feels more powerful yet stable as a driver. This is more of road car than an offroad vehicle, especially with it's original spec road tires.

Range Rover would be more comfortable with it's softer suspension but it will lean in the curves more. It would understeer at the limit of performance. This vehicle would be "capable" on and off the road/dirt.

I have driven both types of vehicles although not the same year model as you are choosing from. I strongly suggest you test drive both vehicles for yourself over as much type of road terrain as you can find. Each person's taste is as different as there are types of cars on the road.

My personal choice between the two options: BMW X5

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**fauxhawk** · November 25th, 2008 12:13 AM

niky, i got the yellow boxster s as it got more votes than the z4. see i listen to tsikoteers as i'm not a car connoisseur, i just fancy on what is beautiful to me =)

hmmmm seems like you 2 are leaning more towards the x5. it would be more for city driving only. i've tried driving both and it only gave me more confusion haha. i like the appeal of the range rover but do you think the 1M price difference is worth it? is the gas comsumption that bad? pls enlighten me more. thanx much! =)

**Horsepower** · November 25th, 2008 06:38 AM

X5 for me too.

Expect Land Rover's consumption to be around 4-5km/L

BMW AG used to own land rover 1994-2000
Ford: 2000-2008
TATA India: 2008 - present