Thread: New X5 vs X3
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      12-09-2013, 02:42 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by midlifecrisis View Post
I own a 2011 X3 28i, and test drove a 2014 X5 35i last week. To me, the new X5 felt much better and had more of what I'd consider the traditional BMW feel. I've never been happy with the steering, braking, and transmission programming in "sport" mode on my X3, and the new X5 represents noticeable improvement in all three of these areas - particularly the steering. It's not at E30 levels yet, but it's much better than my X3.
Tricky though comparing a 28i to a 35i, the 35i engine I expect would make eveything feel better. Even a newly waxed and valeted car seems taughter and faster. We're easily impressed are us humans.
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