[ElusiveMoney]

Looking to takeover a lease. I narrowed it down to a 2008 BMW X5 (the 3L or w/e base model engine is) or a 2009 MB ML350 4Matic. It will be in Boston so 4WD is important. Im leaning more towards the ML at this point but what do you guys say?

 

[MBell]

I'd choose the ML350, although the X5 might be more dynamically rewarding.

 

[ElusiveMoney]

First choice is a RR Sport but I can't find any with a 10 month lease left.

 

[alex911s]

X5 is more rewarding to drive.. try swapalease?

 

[MBell]

First choice is a RR Sport but I can't find any with a 10 month lease left.

Good choice. Hopefully you are able to find one.

 

[jibaholic101]

X5 for sure, I think it's a better drive than the mb. The mb will be a softer more cushy ride

 

[Don M]

X5. Drives better. Having owned 7 MBZ products of different vintages, I would still go with the X5. A drove a ML350 for a few weeks (rental car for repair work on wifes e320)

I did not like the steering at all on the ML.

 

[EnnioVF]

X5 for the drive.

 

[ackroydb]

X5, no question

 

[TurboBaron9]

Q7, hehe thinking outside the box.
My friend's dad just got a 2010 ML350, i haven't driven it, but its a really comfy passenger car. I'd say drive both and see which is better for you.

 

[RAWMEAN]

Have had 3 MBZ MLs and now 1 X5, even though its a 4.8 I believe BMW is a much better built car also the maintenance, down to the windshield wipers are included with BMW lease. Cant beat that.

 

[EnnioVF]

Have had 3 MBZ MLs and now 1 X5, even though its a 4.8 I believe BMW is a much better built car also the maintenance, down to the windshield wipers are included with BMW lease. Cant beat that.

+1

 

[WannabeG]

I really dislike the X5, but i think it would be better than the MB. I think i'd probably find a RR Sport or even a Cayenne if they aren't ridiculous.