Accidental Luxury SUV Comparo

"G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3" (gbodyman) 07/12/2015 at 14:25 • Filed to: Comparison Test, BMW, X5, Infiniti, QX56

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So I went to a friend of the family’s birthday party, and I inadvertently ended up comparing a QX56 and an E53 X5. Let’s start with the Infiniti.

Pros: 5.6 V8 shoves the 5600lb truck around with authority, roomier interior, looks the business, surprisingly wieldy, size is easy to get used to.

Cons: big blind spots, disconnected ride, cannot shake it’s heft, terrible fuel economy.

Now, for the X5

Pros: feels like a tall E39, manageable size, great steering, good get-up-and-go from the 4.4 V8, nicer interior, more features.

Cons: a bit small, split gate hampers practicality, uncomfortable lumbar support, mediocre speakers.

Out of the two, I would buy the Infiniti. It feels like a real truck, is insanely spacious, decently quick, and more practical. Yes, the fuel economy sucks, but it's still one hell of s truck for the money.

dogisbadob > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 07/12/2015 at 14:30

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The QX is easier to park than the BMW

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > dogisbadob 07/12/2015 at 14:31

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Straight lines FTW!

Dwhite - Powered by Caffeine, Daft Punk, and Corgis > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 07/12/2015 at 14:32

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My real issue with the Infiniti, more-so with the next generation than this one, are the looks. Just dont like it that much.

And on that note, the X5 has always been on the small side for what it is. I loved the one my Dad had many, many years ago though.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Dwhite - Powered by Caffeine, Daft Punk, and Corgis 07/12/2015 at 14:34

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I love the looks of the current QX80. It's a cool truck. I agree on the X5 point. This was a loaded 2006 model.

Dwhite - Powered by Caffeine, Daft Punk, and Corgis > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 07/12/2015 at 14:36

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Yeah, the one my Dad had was an 2001 or something like that. It had a huge engine that got like 9 mpg too. Gotta those cheap gas prices.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Dwhite - Powered by Caffeine, Daft Punk, and Corgis 07/12/2015 at 14:39

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04 was the first year of the QX56, did your dad have a QX4?

Dwhite - Powered by Caffeine, Daft Punk, and Corgis > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 07/12/2015 at 14:44

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Oh, my bad. I’m talking about the X5.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Dwhite - Powered by Caffeine, Daft Punk, and Corgis 07/12/2015 at 14:46

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I see. In either case, the X5 doesn't get nearly as bad mileage as the QX56.

Under_Score > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 07/12/2015 at 14:51

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If you want a new first-gen QX56, you can buy a 2015 Nissan Armada Platinum. Though there are new features, such as a backup camera, it’s mostly the same as it was back in 2004.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Under_Score 07/12/2015 at 14:53

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Yes, but the QX80 is way better than the Armada. Progress is a beautiful thing.