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      05-30-2011, 03:59 PM   #4
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Nice color combo! The truck looks really great.

I have a question for you (since I see the P-cars in your garage).....

Did you shop the Cayenne, too?

I'm looking now at the X5 and the Cayenne. What I want is something that's a great handler on the street yet also fairly good off road. Engine performance isn't mandatory (won't be getting a Turbo nor a X5M) as I have two P-cars, too (and an AMG.) I just want a good all around SUV for a daily driver and exploring the back country, etc..

I like the styling of both the X5 and the Cayenne. I'd debadge both, but the X5 is readily recognizable as a BMW (I want to be more anonymous esp when out in the boonies.)

Main thing is agility and yet being comfortable at the same time. And RELIABILITY. I don't really like RFTs and I actually prefer a n/a motor. Price differences aren't that big an issue (I plan to keep it for a long time.)

Tough decision for me, and so any input (if you did indeed cross shop the Cayenne) is much appreciated. TIA.
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