Thread: F15 vs G05
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      10-03-2018, 12:11 PM   #2
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Originally Posted by puckybadger View Post
Of course the new G05 is an outstanding X5 but I don't see too many of us F15 owners making the switch unless your lease is up or you trade every 3 years anyway. Why ???, way too similar of a visual look. If not for the all new chassis I would hardly call this a new generation of the X5. My 2004 was a refresh of the original. The 2007 was a new design, same as the 2014/F15. I keep my X5 for 200K miles so now I have something to look forward to in a few more years, I hope.
True. The exterior styling isn't a HUGE change from the F15. But based on the training I was able to listen to yesterday at the dealer...the changes and improvements to the G05 are massive. It literally is a new vehicle in every possible way. Suspension, engine, transmission, xDrive, iDrive, interior, gauges, switches, chassis, technology, performance, off-road capability, etc.

The F15 is a great car! So no need to jump ship early on a lease, but if lease is up and someone wants another X5...I don't think they will be disappointed!
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