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I spent two weeks trying to decide between fully loaded new X3 35i vs. nicely equipped
X5 35i. After much deliberation I decided on the X5 because (in my opinion):
- it looked more aggressive and masculine
- I liked the interior more (I was struggling with the hard plastic in a few areas of the X3)
- I only drive approx. 16,000 km a year so not too worried about the extra gas required
- in Canada a fully loaded X3 is not much less than a very nicely equipped X5, but my dealer really wanted to move a few X5's so gave me a good deal. So better potential for a deal.
- If down the road I decide to sell the X5, because I got a good deal on the vehicle, the asking price would look very realistic vs. people's expectations about the cost of the rig. Whereas trying to sell a FULLY loaded X3 may create sticker shock because buyers don't associate such a high a price for the vehicle.
So that's my two cents. Like many people on this site told me in the past couple of weeks... you're gonna be happy either way!
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