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Old 06-20-2006, 09:23 AM
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Re: BMW X5 or Mercedes Benz ML 320-350

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Originally Posted by jbviper4
I drove a ML55 AMG right before I bought my X5 3.0. Two completely different drivers - ML was a tank and rode like a truck. Very slow off the mark, but a cruiser once you get it on the open road. The X5 is a performance truck. Even at 225 HP the X5 is light on its feet and great in the corners. MUCH FUN!

Not so sure that it will tow 3600 lbs easily (might want to look at the 4.4 or 4.6). I get 19 MPG on winding back roads.

Good luck!
I couldn't agree with you more. I owned a 3 year old ML55 and it was nothing but trouble. Finally I sold it and am in the process of leasing an X5.