the old X5 has an outdated look. take the rr

 

Rangie would have my personal preference but I'm kind of a LR fan. The X5 is a nice car but the 03 model is the old bodystyle now whereas the Rover will carry on in its current form (albeit facelifted) until 2010. In the end it's probably a matter of your own taste since these cars are about as far apart as SUV's get. On one hand you have the road orientated, smaller and nimbler X5 and on the other is the comfortable, offroad capable and larger Rover. MPG #'s and servicing is gonna cost you roughly the same amount of $ for both cars.

 

go tha x5 4.8

 

^^^^^^^ 4.8 all the way. sounds like a freggin muscle car

 

From what I hear.... I would go with the BMW for reliability.

 

i think if youre looking for the more reliable car its def the bmw, but it does look dated more and more now...go with a range rover sport supercharged!

 

They both suck Get an ML63

 

I vote for the Range as long as it's the newer one. Otherwise an X5 4.8.

 

ML sport package

 

X5 4.8 is the way to go.

 

I think some pre 03 models had gearbox issues, however I know of plenty X5 owners who had troubles with their vehicles as well.

Regardless, generally speaking reliability is hugely improved over the P38 platform and since the Rangie is (in part) designed by BMW I wouldn't worry about it too much.

If you go X5, def. consider the 4.8, it's a beast.

 

I am a fan of both cars. The e53 X5 has ahot degsin, but at the moment I want to take a Range Rover.

 

We owned a 2004 Range Rover HSE "Westminster Edition" and although it drove very well, the reliability was awful! The only thing worse than the reilability was the dealer support (Orlando and Merritt Island, FL). I cannot comment on the BMW, but definately avoid the 'Rover. If you must have the 'Rover, then get the flatbed to tow it on, ours stranded us twice. BTW, we purchased it new and never missed any scheduled maintenance.

 

i just picked up a CPO RR HSE about 5 months ago - no major failures, but i had a bunch of little things replaced under warranty -- its an absolute awesome truck - love it - but would never buy unless it comes with a warranty and you need to have some patience

also on the plus side, Mark III (03 and newer) will be the current model until sometime in 2012 - unless you get the new X5, do you really want an outdated SUV ?

 

i had a westminster edition full range for a while not too long ago and i loved it. i generally hate SUV's but that is one SUV that is just classic.

but i love the bmw also, however, I would ONLY get the 4.8is personally. also they are two different cars. the BMW is more sporty and has almost no off roading capability, comes with like 90" rims and super sport summer tires.

range, although not the old off road vehicle that it used to be, is still more focused toward that end. i got nothing but compliments in the range and it was a pleasure to own/drive.

as far as reliability, i would agree with others, the BM should be more reliable but keep in mind that the X5 is made in the USA and i have at least one friend who's x5 has been in the shop continuously and from what i hear from others it is not the most reliable bmw car.

but frankly, i dont think u'll be disappointed with either. but my vote at the moment is for the RR