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Originally Posted by ATX78703
Yeah, I was just reading about it. Pretty amazing looking car with serious performance / efficiency credentials. I doubt they will bring it over, given that they are supposedly launching a "non-S" 3.0 tdi with this 2013 refresh. There is a hope for a fuel-burning SQ5 to launch here with the S4/S5 engine and DCT, however and i would still take that over a 35i.
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Well the S4 basically matches the performance of a 335xi and they are priced about the same loaded (in the US at least). The S4 is sportier though (especially seats) and I would also probably take that, but I still think the X3 looks more aggressive than even the SQ5, I really love the looks of the X3, the Q5 needs a more rigid look, its too smooth. Plus as I have learned with my C63, never take the BMW 4 year 50K mile maintenance for granted! I paid $1500 for a Mercedes maintenance package (covers 4 service visits, last one being at 40K miles) and doesn't include any recommeneded services (brake fluid, transmission fluid at 39K miles...) I figure adding those in its around $2200, and that doesn't include brakes! now on a SUV that might just mean pads but if rotors also need to be done, now its a much bigger difference, and on a car like the C63, brakes are $5K, meaning that the cost is really around $7K more than a M3 because all thats included with the BMW. I am guessing the SQ5 has high performance brakes where the rotors and pads will both be replaced before 50K miles.
Just something everyone should keep in mind when shopping brands, no one offers a plan that covers brakes and basically everything but tires for 50K miles and don't underestimate the cost of that.