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- '22 X3 M40i
I’ve decided to replace my ‘20 CX-5 Signature with a ‘22 BMW X3 M40i. I’m still of the opinion the CX-5 is the best value in its class, but I want something more enjoyable to drive.
The CX-5 excels at general transportation and normal driving up to 5/10’s. It’s when I push it beyond that it loses its composure and becomes unsettled. Here are my top reasons for buying a different car:
-Transmission is slow to respond and not intuitive. Shifts are soft and slow.
-Suspension is easily unsettled on imperfect roads, and there’s A LOT of those in Northern Illinois.
-Power delivery is too inconsistent for my tastes. Aside from the massive power loss below 20 degrees Fahrenheit, the normal delivery is unpredictable. Part of that is gear hunting, but also inconsistent responses to my input at the accelerator. There’s also too much FWD bias.
-Infotainment is painfully slow to load and connect my phone via Bluetooth. It delays my departures, or worse, causes me distraction on the road.
Again, under $40k I’d buy a CX-5 every time. In fact, it’s the first car I recommend to anyone looking for a crossover. My ‘14 gave me 7 years of trouble free driving, and my ‘20 is great for what it’s intended to be. I just need something more enjoyable for my daily driver.
The CX-5 excels at general transportation and normal driving up to 5/10’s. It’s when I push it beyond that it loses its composure and becomes unsettled. Here are my top reasons for buying a different car:
-Transmission is slow to respond and not intuitive. Shifts are soft and slow.
-Suspension is easily unsettled on imperfect roads, and there’s A LOT of those in Northern Illinois.
-Power delivery is too inconsistent for my tastes. Aside from the massive power loss below 20 degrees Fahrenheit, the normal delivery is unpredictable. Part of that is gear hunting, but also inconsistent responses to my input at the accelerator. There’s also too much FWD bias.
-Infotainment is painfully slow to load and connect my phone via Bluetooth. It delays my departures, or worse, causes me distraction on the road.
Again, under $40k I’d buy a CX-5 every time. In fact, it’s the first car I recommend to anyone looking for a crossover. My ‘14 gave me 7 years of trouble free driving, and my ‘20 is great for what it’s intended to be. I just need something more enjoyable for my daily driver.