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Which to buy? G550, X5, or RR Sport Supercharged?

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Old 11-10-2011, 11:07 PM
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Which to buy? G550, X5, or RR Sport Supercharged?

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I am in the market for a 2010 or later new car, and I have been looking at the G550, the new BMW X5 xDrive35i, and the 2012 Range Rover Sport Supercharged. I am curious to hear from other owners your thoughts on the G-class and how the G55 differs from the G550... I am genuinely looking for some real guidance here. I drove the 2012 RR Sport Supercharged today and liked that too. I live in Park City, Utah and I need a good car for the mountains, great in the snow, but also a comfortable luxury vehicle. No dealers in my area seem to have a G550 to drive so I am a bit perplexed as to what I should do. A lot of the reviews say that spending the additional money on the AMG isn't really necessary... I am considering the G-Class AMG once they introduce the G63, but I need something in the interim. Is there any technology missing from the G? Do you like the stereo system? We keep a GL550 at another house and really like it... Please advise. Thanks so much.

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I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE SOME INSIGHT HERE! WHAT IS THE POINT OF THESE FORUMS IF NOBODY RESPONDS???
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Originally Posted by mad141
I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE SOME INSIGHT HERE! WHAT IS THE POINT OF THESE FORUMS IF NOBODY RESPONDS???
Range Rover – Another pathetic sheep following the herd
BMW X Series - Glorified Mommy Van
G – The real deal !


....and relax, the G section is very slowing moving.
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I’ve heard it said that the Range Rover is brilliant, actually. A mind of its own. In fact, some say that when you close the garage door, turn out the light, and trundle yourself off to bed, the Range Rover remains awake the entire night, plotting ways to make your life miserable in the morning. Maybe it wets the polished garage floor. Winks the sat-nav screen off, then on, no off — upon start-up. Refuses to shift out of first gear, so you drive to work with it screaming down the road in its distinctive British accent.
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I’ve heard it said that the Range Rover is brilliant, actually. A mind of its own. In fact, some say that when you close the garage door, turn out the light, and trundle yourself off to bed, the Range Rover remains awake the entire night, plotting ways to make your life miserable in the morning. Maybe it wets the polished garage floor. Winks the sat-nav screen off, then on, no off — upon start-up. Refuses to shift out of first gear, so you drive to work with it screaming down the road in its distinctive British accent.
Hilarious! So true. Owned a 1997 RR. 3 years later, walked in the garage one cold winter morning, noticed my pride and joy sitting low. Checked it out, 3 of 4 air suspensions blown! $7,000!

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