Jan 27, 2010 2:33:15 PM
Super Darius:
RC,you must stay with us!!!
I'm not going anywhere.
For various reasons, I had to choose the X5 M.
In 3 years, things may look different.
Don't worry, I always try to keep at least one Porsche in the family.
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor 997 Turbo, BMW X5 M (03/2010), BMW M3 Cab DKG, Mini Cooper S JCW
Thanks for posting this ISUK. I'll be ordering a new suv this summer and see a lot I like but have to question a few, possibly minor, things about the interior design,
The control buttons and handles in the rear center console seem to make it wider than necessary and look like they reduce space laterally.
The oversized air vents extending into and reshaping the dash are not visually appealing, would have preferred a smoother more integrated design.
Area for controls above rear view mirror very large and busy looking.
Ford Mustang steering wheel back again.
The steering wheel is actually the one used in the Panamera and NO, it doesn't look like the Mustang wheel you're referring to. You need to understand that these are NOT high res photos but scans from a magazines. Just wait for the final photos, you'll like what you see...if you already like the Panamera interior.
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor 997 Turbo, BMW X5 M (03/2010), BMW M3 Cab DKG, Mini Cooper S JCW
Jan 27, 2010 4:57:45 PM
Jan 27, 2010 7:42:52 PM
RC:
Super Darius:
RC,you must stay with us!!!
I'm not going anywhere.
For various reasons, I had to choose the X5 M.In 3 years, things may look different.
Don't worry, I always try to keep at least one Porsche in the family.
RC, do you still own your 997.1 turbo ?, if so any problems with it ?, are you still happy with the beast ?
Jan 27, 2010 10:24:18 PM
Alex18_996CC:
RC, do you still own your 997.1 turbo ?, if so any problems with it ?, are you still happy with the beast ?
Yes and no, no problems at all, NOTHING. My 997 Turbo already has almost 30000 km on it. Absolutely great and reliable car, I just love it.
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor 997 Turbo, BMW X5 M (03/2010), BMW M3 Cab DKG, Mini Cooper S JCW
Jan 27, 2010 10:25:25 PM
Jan 29, 2010 7:53:01 PM
here's the final Touareg
indeed shifting is ancient technology - so is a fuel burning engine.. I happen to like both :)
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1984 BMW 323i 5spd 2.3L 141 hp (105 kW) More door. Black on black (parting out)
1986 BMW 325e 5spd 2.7L 121 hp (172 lb·ft) Le Mans Blau on Tan leather.
1986 BMW 325is 5spd 2.5L 168 hp (164 lb-ft) White on Tan leather (parted out)
2005 Ford Focus S, 5spd 2.0L 136 hp (120lb-ft) CD silver on grey (sold)
1986 Porsche 944, 5spd 2.5L 150 hp (168lb-ft) champagne gold on grown leather. (sold)
Jan 29, 2010 7:57:34 PM
That's what I thought Kreso. You can see the shared basic architecture with the new Cayenne in the glasshoue shape, the "hips" over the rear wheels, the rounded wheel arches and the same basic door outlines. All of these things had to have a degree of commonality like the current generation cars.
From memory I think both cars sit on the same floorpan as the first generation cars but the wheelbase has been altered to give more legroom in the rear.
very close to the Panamera look. I like it...
Conny997:
very close to the Panamera look. I like it...
The interior of the new Cayenne is definetely one of the highlights, no doubt about it.
3 years BMW X5 M and maybe a Cayenne Turbo S afterwards ?
Right now, the X5 M was the better choice for me for various reasons.
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor 997 Turbo, BMW X5 M (03/2010), BMW M3 Cab DKG, Mini Cooper S JCW