BMW E60 5-Series Forum | 5Post.com  
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read  

Go Back   BMW E60 5-Series Forum | 5Post.com > BIMMERPOST Universal Forums > General Automotive (non-BMW) Talk + Photos/Videos

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      03-21-2023, 07:40 PM   #1
Donatello.
How's My Driving?
Donatello.'s Avatar
1017
Rep
952
Posts

Drives: Hellcat & Miata
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: US

iTrader: (0)

Question Potential new daily driver options for my wife? - Ordered a CX-5 Signature

UpDATE: We have a 2024 CX-5 Signature on order. Just waiting for Mazda to pick it up.
I already have crap on order for it LOL. Usual cargo tray, all weather mats, splash guards etc. Also carbon fiber pieces to cover the piano black interior stuff. That stuff is just daring you to scratch it.

She keeps cars forever so this will need to be reliable long term. She commutes into the city so no manual transmission. She does not want Wrangler, EV or truck, either. Can be used or new. We're not paying ADM on anything. Period.

Must have AWD (Maybe FWD for right vehicle) 4 doors w/heated seats & leather. A heated steering wheels + cooled seats would also be nice. At first, she wanted a SUV, but after now driving her parents' CX-5 a lot, she may stick with a sedan as her driving style is thinking her current Mazda6 is a Miata lol smh.

She is also not interested in Honda, Toyota or Subaru. No BMW, Audi, MB as long term reliability & long term cost of ownership = no thanks.

We drove a 2020 Stinger GT-Line AWD & new AWD Mazda3 yesterday. This particular Stinger did not have the highest level trim option (Interior) Other than that, the Stringer is still an option. The Mazda3 was disappointing. Too much wind noise (All windows were closed, but sounded like a window was open the whole time) and the suspension was surprisingly way too rough for what thet car is IMO.
Local Hyundai dealer did not have a Elantra N on the lot

Probably cap the price around $40k


Potential options are:

Explorer ST
Elantra N
CX-5
GV70
Stinger GT2 AWD
ATS-V AWD

Last edited by Donatello.; 08-29-2023 at 05:28 PM..
Appreciate 0
      03-21-2023, 07:50 PM   #2
Burrcold
Brigadier General
5048
Rep
3,874
Posts

Drives: 2024 M3 Comp xDrive
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Toronto, Canada

iTrader: (0)

Lexus NX?
__________________
Current: 2024 BMW M3 Competition xDrive | 2022 Audi Q7
Gone: 2022 Audi RS5 | 2020 BMW M340i | 2019 Audi RS5
Appreciate 1
      03-21-2023, 08:04 PM   #3
Germanauto
Major General
Germanauto's Avatar
United_States
9666
Rep
6,075
Posts

Drives: Alfa Romeo Giulia, Rosso
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: LA

iTrader: (0)

This sounds like a guaranteed Lexus RX or Acura RDX purchase.

The GV70 is nice but it and the Genesis brand are so new, it's difficult to tell how reliability will play out.
__________________
Former
-2008 E90 328 black/brown
-2012 Lexus IS250 black/black
Appreciate 1
3798j11180.50
      03-21-2023, 08:12 PM   #4
dailym340i
Enlisted Member
18
Rep
35
Posts

Drives: 2020 BMW M340i X-Drive Exc Pkg
Join Date: Jul 2022
Location: Toronto

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
X3 M40i 👀
Appreciate 1
      03-21-2023, 08:13 PM   #5
x622
Forced Induction Connoisseur
x622's Avatar
925
Rep
706
Posts

Drives: 23 X5MC / 23 720s
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: AZ

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2023 Mclaren 720s  [0.00]
2005 Honda S2000  [0.00]
2008 BMW M3  [0.00]
2023 BMW X5MC  [0.00]
1964 Ford Mustang  [0.00]
1968 Pontiac GTO  [0.00]
I propose you go 2018+ SQ5, specifically the refresh with the turbo motor. You're going to want one with the sport package which has the active diff and air suspension. Used they're right at that sweet spot of depreciation and can be had for right around 30-35k.

For that budget, you're not going to be in nice X5 or X3 territory, and I would get the SQ5 all day over everything else on your list. This is my most recommended "SUV" in that price bracket.
__________________
Oy vey, look at all these shekels
Appreciate 2
      03-21-2023, 09:09 PM   #6
nicholasn
Private First Class
nicholasn's Avatar
261
Rep
125
Posts

Drives: '11 328i Coupe, '09 CBR600RR
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: North Carolina

iTrader: (0)

If she wants an SUV, the only reason to buy any of the European CUVs you listed over an upper-trim CX-5 is due to badge (or needing a shit ton of power), and it sounds like she wants something that flies under the radar. Mazda's current interiors are highly regarded as being basically luxury level without the luxury badge or price premium. Also if it's gonna be a long term car and reliability is a big factor, I would trust Mazda ahead of everything else on your list.
__________________
Current rides: 2011 BMW 328i Coupe 6MT, 2009 Honda CBR600RR
Works in progress: three 1974 Honda CB750s
Previous rides: 2009 VW GTI 4D 6MT, 2020 Yamaha R3
Appreciate 2
Llarry14494.00
XMetal1096.50
      03-21-2023, 09:56 PM   #7
cbpip
Private First Class
cbpip's Avatar
119
Rep
192
Posts

Drives: BMW Z4C 3.0si 3 pedal
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: MD

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2007 BMW E86C  [0.00]
Low milage Toyota Venza 3.5 xover.
Appreciate 2
      03-21-2023, 09:56 PM   #8
Donatello.
How's My Driving?
Donatello.'s Avatar
1017
Rep
952
Posts

Drives: Hellcat & Miata
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: US

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by nicholasn View Post
If she wants an SUV, the only reason to buy any of the European CUVs you listed over an upper-trim CX-5 is due to badge (or needing a shit ton of power), and it sounds like she wants something that flies under the radar. Mazda's current interiors are highly regarded as being basically luxury level without the luxury badge or price premium. Also if it's gonna be a long term car and reliability is a big factor, I would trust Mazda ahead of everything else on your list.
CX-5 is very underpowered IMO. That's really the only knock on it for me
Appreciate 0
      03-21-2023, 11:23 PM   #9
dreamingat30fps
Lieutenant Colonel
United_States
5256
Rep
1,904
Posts

Drives: Miata, Cayenne, Model 3, F350
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: South Florida & NC

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Donatello. View Post
CX-5 is very underpowered IMO. That's really the only knock on it for me
My sister has a CX-5 and I think it's pretty nice. I have only driven it briefly and I thought it was fine. It had a comfortable ride, plenty of room if you need that, nice interior and I thought the power was fine for what it is. Now I believe there are 2 engines and I don't recall which ones she has, but it was good enough.

I'm not sure I would consider the rest of your list reliable. The Genesis would be my second choice. A couple of people in the family have owned Hyundais and they have been pretty good. I also think if you buy new the warranty is suppose to be pretty good.
Appreciate 0
      03-21-2023, 11:29 PM   #10
335i54n
Lieutenant
241
Rep
449
Posts

Drives: e90 335i, e39 m5
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: socal

iTrader: (0)

most people just putt putt around and the mazda is a good choice otherwise sq3 is a pretty good ride and kinda low key luxury
Appreciate 0
      03-22-2023, 12:05 AM   #11
Burrcold
Brigadier General
5048
Rep
3,874
Posts

Drives: 2024 M3 Comp xDrive
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Toronto, Canada

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by 335i54n View Post
most people just putt putt around and the mazda is a good choice otherwise sq3 is a pretty good ride and kinda low key luxury
What's an SQ3?
__________________
Current: 2024 BMW M3 Competition xDrive | 2022 Audi Q7
Gone: 2022 Audi RS5 | 2020 BMW M340i | 2019 Audi RS5
Appreciate 0
      03-22-2023, 01:08 AM   #12
StradaRedlands
Colonel
StradaRedlands's Avatar
United_States
4773
Rep
2,878
Posts

Drives: 2006 BMW 330i MT
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: SoCal

iTrader: (2)

Garage List
2006 BMW 330i  [8.21]
2009 BMW 328i Touri ...  [7.90]
2013 BMW X5 35i  [7.63]
2011 BMW 528i  [8.75]
2006 Mazda3  [5.50]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Burrcold View Post
Lexus NX?
This. Just get a Lexus. Only need to figure out the size and determine which model. Probably the above-mentioned NX hybrid is best, with smaller footprint and great city mileage. Everyone is happy at the end of the day. Just don't mention it's a tarted up RAV4.

Last edited by StradaRedlands; 03-22-2023 at 01:14 AM..
Appreciate 0
      03-22-2023, 05:33 AM   #13
Efthreeoh
General
United_States
16951
Rep
18,580
Posts

Drives: The E90 + Z4 Coupe & Z3 R'ster
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Virginia

iTrader: (0)

With the narrowed choices, my suggestion is a Mazda CX-5. I have a friend who is also a teacher. In 2018 she asked me to help find her a new car. I suggested the CX-5. She loves it. Long lasting, doesn't break, understated luxury without a pretentious badge. Perfect for a teacher where being pretentious is not a welcomed character attribute.
Appreciate 4
Llarry14494.00
nicholasn261.00
PcarFan932.00
      03-22-2023, 07:05 AM   #14
Alfisti
Brigadier General
6453
Rep
3,009
Posts

Drives: 2008 Saab 9-3 Combi
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Toronto, Canada

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Germanauto View Post
This sounds like a guaranteed Lexus RX or Acura RDX purchase.
This was my gut reaction.
Appreciate 3
Germanauto9665.50
3798j11180.50
      03-22-2023, 07:07 AM   #15
G35POPPEDMYCHERRY
Banned
G35POPPEDMYCHERRY's Avatar
No_Country
4992
Rep
4,139
Posts

Drives: F80
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Philadelphia

iTrader: (1)

CRV why waste money on anything else

i don't get the i'll take an Acura but not CRV. aside from looks.


ehhh what the hell do I know what woman want
Appreciate 1
      03-22-2023, 07:48 AM   #16
aktif8
Captain
United_States
988
Rep
728
Posts

Drives: 22 M4c vert
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: nj

iTrader: (4)

Garage List
So, literally everything you said defines my wife as well. She's a teacher in the hood. She's had: rx 350 f sport, mdx, etc etc.

She ended up with a wrangler 4xe, and its her favorite car she's ever owned. She's obsessed with it. She was ambivalent about every other car. I got it for her loaded (High altitude, sky one touch, etc) but it's still "just a wrangler" to most people that see it, so she's not standing out too much in the lot (made the mistake of picking her up once at school in my car, and there was a little too much attention, ha.)

At first she had no interest in the jeep, but then drove it (with the sky one touch) and fell in lust. One way to work on full electric doesn't hurt, either....
Appreciate 2
      03-22-2023, 08:22 AM   #17
virtualbong
Lieutenant Colonel
virtualbong's Avatar
100
Rep
1,760
Posts

Drives: 2015 BMW X5 MSport
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Boston, MA

iTrader: (2)

I was actually going to recommend a Ford Bronco but then I realized she wanted reliability so who knows how it will last. Wrangler is fun. I've always wanted one for the summer time and trips to the beach.
__________________
2015 BMW X5 35i M-Sport (White/Brown) - 4/16/18 (Current)
2011 BMW 550i M-Sport (Jet Black/Cinnamon Brown) - 4/30/14 | 2007 BMW 328xi e92 (Jet Black/Coral Red) - PAST | 2005 Infiniti G35 Coupe (Ivory White/Stone) - PAST | 2005 Acura TSX (Obsidian Black/Black) - PAST
| 1998 Acura Integra (Black/Black) - PAST
Appreciate 0
      03-22-2023, 09:11 AM   #18
Donatello.
How's My Driving?
Donatello.'s Avatar
1017
Rep
952
Posts

Drives: Hellcat & Miata
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: US

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by G35POPPEDMYCHERRY View Post
CRV why waste money on anything else

i don't get the i'll take an Acura but not CRV. aside from looks.


ehhh what the hell do I know what woman want
Again, she is not interested in Honda.

Based on your logic, we should all just walk everywhere.
Appreciate 0
      03-22-2023, 10:03 AM   #19
POBEP
Lieutenant
POBEP's Avatar
United_States
360
Rep
546
Posts

Drives: E70 E90 E91
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Christmas Valley, CA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by Donatello. View Post
CX-5 (What she keeps talking about even though she has driven NOTHING else yet.)
IMO, the CX-5 is your answer - "happy wife - happy life".

I got my SO what "she" wanted - not what I thought would be "better for her".
It has been 7 years since and no sign of discussion getting a replacement
__________________
Appreciate 0
      03-22-2023, 10:04 AM   #20
Donatello.
How's My Driving?
Donatello.'s Avatar
1017
Rep
952
Posts

Drives: Hellcat & Miata
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: US

iTrader: (0)

Let's not turn this into relationship thread, thanks.
Appreciate 0
      03-22-2023, 10:05 AM   #21
Luigi524TD
Private First Class
34
Rep
156
Posts

Drives: 2023 X5 45e MSport
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Southern NJ

iTrader: (0)

I'm a BMW guy (wife is too) but based on the limited information about wants and needs I'd recommend the Hyundai Tuscon.

Good looks + spacious comfortable interior + good driving dynamics & performance + decent tech at an affordable price. But it doesn't look 'cheap'. Reliability and desirability very improved over the years. The hybrids and PHEV models can be difficult to find because they are very desirable!

Hyundai has taken a page out of the BMW service book and they provide 3 years / 36,000 mi of "complementary maintenance"!
__________________
My opinions are free - you'll get exactly what you pay for!
Current:
2023 X5 45e MSport
2013 X1 3.5 MSport
1998 Z3 2.8
Appreciate 2
      03-22-2023, 10:06 AM   #22
G35POPPEDMYCHERRY
Banned
G35POPPEDMYCHERRY's Avatar
No_Country
4992
Rep
4,139
Posts

Drives: F80
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Philadelphia

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Donatello. View Post
Again, she is not interested in Honda.

Based on your logic, we should all just walk everywhere.
cold bro...all I meant to say cars are all relatively similar now, you standard CRV has carplay, driver assistance, and luxury at a fraction of the price.

it seems cost is somewhat of a concern, so why go half way and buy like a MDX which is simply a honda with a acura badge.

like buy a M3 or a civic. anyways just my opinion. no half way

"CX-5 (What she keeps talking about even though she has driven NOTHING else yet.)"

honestly just buy this. Mazda is really nice.


again a cx-5, rav-4, crv, x3, explorer...Relatively all the same shit.

good luck. cars are all preference nowadays well rarely will you find someone who actually can tell Objective differences
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:56 AM.




5post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST