How many people went from 3 series to x5?

[StayRight]

It seems as a lot of threads I have been reading in the x5 forum are people coming from 3 series, myself included. Wondering how many people made the jump and what was the reasoning.
I switched to the x5 because I love the way BMWs feel and needed something bigger. I didn't plan on getting rid of my 335 but it was totalled in a head on collision and I decided to get the x5 then. I do however miss my 335, as sporty and quick as it was.

[chuck92103]

Personally I have not been impressed with the 3 series since the E46 design.

I tried a few times to want to like the 3 series but could not get passed the very harsh ride, even without the sport pack. Plus $40k+ for a cramped vehicle with sooooo lousy cup holders,

I bought the X6 over the 3 not because of more room, but because there is clearly more refinement going on at BMW, but only at the 5/6/7 series level. Every time I see a new 3 series, BMW has mananged to cheapen the car up more by having less standard features.

There is something terribly wrong when the 3 series ranges in price from $30-$70k+ and that is not including the M3.

[DOMEPEACE]

Originally Posted by StayRight

It seems as a lot of threads I have been reading in the x5 forum are people coming from 3 series, myself included. Wondering how many people made the jump and what was the reasoning.
I switched to the x5 because I love the way BMWs feel and needed something bigger. I didn't plan on getting rid of my 335 but it was totalled in a head on collision and I decided to get the x5 then. I do however miss my 335, as sporty and quick as it was.

I am in the process of switching from a 2008 335xi E90 to a 2011 x5 35 sport becuase I have a 19 month old and my wife is pregnant again . I am really gonna miss my car , but it is definitely time for something bigger. A big factor is my lease is coming to an end, and I was able to get my new car three months early and take advantage of the holiday credit and one test drive and I was sold.

[smallseafishie]

My 335i was my first BMW. The X5 will be an addition and not a replacement.

[StayRight]

I had the 335 sedan and bought it before my son was born a couple months ago. I already have an 8 year old and the backseat was fine for him, but as soon as the baby came between the car seat and everything else space was limited. i didn't realize how cramped the 3 series rear seats are, although the 5 series (before this year) isn't a whole lot bigger.
I also previously had the e46 330ci before getting the 335. If that car came with the 335 twin turbo engine I would be in love

[DOMEPEACE]

Originally Posted by StayRight

I had the 335 sedan and bought it before my son was born a couple months ago. I already have an 8 year old and the backseat was fine for him, but as soon as the baby came between the car seat and everything else space was limited. i didn't realize how cramped the 3 series rear seats are, although the 5 series (before this year) isn't a whole lot bigger.
I also previously had the e46 330ci before getting the 335. If that car came with the 335 twin turbo engine I would be in love

Two kids and a dog means x5 for sure. Have to agree about the back seat and dido on the 5 also.

[DOMEPEACE]

Originally Posted by smallseafishie

My 335i was my first BMW. The X5 will be an addition and not a replacement.

I would of loved to of kept my 335 but right now we only need one car, and I need to netter suit my life right, to car payments aren't in the cards for me know

[DOMEPEACE]

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Originally Posted by smallseafishie

My 335i was my first BMW. The X5 will be an addition and not a replacement.

I would of loved to of kept my 335 but right now we only need one car, and I need to netter suit my life right, to car payments aren't in the cards for me know[/QUOT


Sorry about all the misspelling trying to take care of the baby and posting at the same time

[Mthusiast]

Originally Posted by StayRight

It seems as a lot of threads I have been reading in the x5 forum are people coming from 3 series, myself included. Wondering how many people made the jump and what was the reasoning.
I switched to the x5 because I love the way BMWs feel and needed something bigger. I didn't plan on getting rid of my 335 but it was totalled in a head on collision and I decided to get the x5 then. I do however miss my 335, as sporty and quick as it was.

My lease is ending on my 328xi cpe. It snows where I live and we just had a baby last week. I would have gone for a 335xi sedan except or the fact that BMW is redesigning the 3 series vehicles for 2012. I needed a vehicle that I could hold onto for a few years that suits my families needs and also my personal choice that if your are going to spend that much, might as well be the new body. I ordered the 2011 x5 35i...

I am now trying to find a way to justify the purchase of a CPO 335i....

[D.B.S]

I had a '08 335xi... I switched to the X5 35i because I wanted the same type of performance with a larger amount of space. Plus I went from having myself, my wife, my 15 year old step-son, to adding our 4 month old daughter.. The 335 just wasn't cutting it anymore...

[jaaz]

Me. My lease was up and I just turned in my Montego Blue 335i for a Carbon Black X5 35i SAV M-Sport. I liked the 3 series, but so far I'm liking the X5 more. It is an amazing car.

Have to take some pictures soon.

[scollins]

E90 335i to E70 X5 35d here. Still miss the E90, but the X5 is more practical...

[sim@ecuprogram]

i replaced my 4 yr old E90 325 with E70 xdrive 4.8i

[Rosmoss]

Replaced an E46 330 cab with my 2011 50i and I love it. Softer ride for sure but still tossable, especially in a little snow!

[Slalom]

I have been all over the range. I am driving a 328xi Touring now - had an E70 4.8 before that but when the lease was up I was not sure about where I would be working and did not want an E70 in Europe (gas is really expensive). I really like the 3 Touring. But having had the comfort and convenience of the E70 there really is no comparison so I have been sniffing around at a new E70.

[thlax]

I had a 2003.5 e46 m3....totaled from a lady running a red light. RIP m3

Traded in my 2010 335xi white over red msport coupe for my current x5 4.8 bc I got a big dog and absolutely love It

M3-loved
335xi-liked
X5 4.8-love!

[nood1es]

09 e90 xi, owned it for year and half..due to hpfp issues got buyback and in x5d. Love every minute of it!!! Just miss my OSS angels.

[ttomczak]

I replaced my 07 335I E93 with a 07 X5 4.8

Could not be happier... The 335 was fun but cramped...

The X fits the bill in many categories...

[roadkillrob]

Originally Posted by smallseafishie

My 335i was my first BMW. The X5 will be an addition and not a replacement.

+1 still have the 335 and bought an x5

[Kloogy]

My wife and I had a kid, and the E92 coupe was no longer practical. Just picked up my new 2011 X5 Sport. What a well rounded vehicle. I love it.

[335Xray]

Add me to the list. Just turned in my 08 e90 335xi for my 2011 X5 50i. Kid and dog made the change necessary. Drove the new 550i and liked it but felt it didn't have that much more rear seat room than my 3 series. The GT on the other hand is a great traveling car with nice rear seat room, but not nearly as fun as the X5. The X5 with adaptive drive handles like it is on rails and feels like an indestructible tank. It is a bit heavier and a little less tossable than the 3 but it will suprise the heck out of anyone for being a 5K# SUV. I can't stop smiling when I drive it. The V8 also sounds SO mean. If they only made the 550i sedal sound that way instead of being nearly silent...

X

[BimmerSFo]

Haha, i went from a E39 to a E90 335i LOVED IT!!!, to 550i, and now added E70 4.8

Best to have E90 and E70 together, this way you get 2 opposite and best parts at an affordable price!!!