I was surprised at how close they were in price...the sales guy at Acura was trying to talk it up vs. the X5 (knew nothing about the CX90) but it started sounding a bit desperate.
The CX-90 wins on the efficiency for sure.
The rear seat entry is definitely tighter in the Acura. I had no issue getting into the back seat of the CX90 and it wasn't just because the doors open wider. I didn't try to get into the 3rd row because I won't use it. I've had my Explorer ST for enough time to know that it's superfluous (which is why I waited for the CX70).
Can't believe there are still Mazda dealers still asking for MSRP! I'm guessing the 6 month pushback is due to supply chain issues and getting chips! Doesn't bode well for the CX70 either in its debut year!An update on my end. With the CX70 fiasco I decided that I will buy a CX90 Signature and will place a factory order. Went and discussed pricing with some of the dealers in my area (non of them willing to budge on MSRP, only in accessories). As I was about to narrow down my choice and place an order was told by multiple dealers that CX90 is getting delayed and deliveries are being pushed 6 months or more.
At that point I was like, no thanks. First year model, known issues, fiasco with CX70 size, I might just well skip the hassle. Short story, decided to lease an 18 months old BMW X5 40i with about 15,000 km on board and another 2yr warranty and maintenance included, for basically $100/month cheaper than what a CX90 lease would have cost me. Can't beat the engine/transmission combo and ride quality in X5.
Will keep my Mazda 6 but I will revisit their offerings in 3-4yrs, hopefully will have something else to choose other than a boat and also they iron out their issues with the new platform.
@dwswager Which bimmer forum I am going to find you ?
An update on my end. With the CX70 fiasco I decided that I will buy a CX90 Signature and will place a factory order. Went and discussed pricing with some of the dealers in my area (non of them willing to budge on MSRP, only in accessories). As I was about to narrow down my choice and place an order was told by multiple dealers that CX90 is getting delayed and deliveries are being pushed 6 months or more.
At that point I was like, no thanks. First year model, known issues, fiasco with CX70 size, I might just well skip the hassle. Short story, decided to lease an 18 months old BMW X5 40i with about 15,000 km on board and another 2yr warranty and maintenance included, for basically $100/month cheaper than what a CX90 lease would have cost me. Can't beat the engine/transmission combo and ride quality in X5.
Will keep my Mazda 6 but I will revisit their offerings in 3-4yrs, hopefully will have something else to choose other than a boat and also they iron out their issues with the new platform.
@dwswager Which bimmer forum I am going to find you ?
I appreciate you guys being so open and understanding! I know of at least one car forum who can't wait to kick you out of the threads once you've moved on to other brands!
Air suspension, in general, is a problem waiting for the worst possible time to reveal itself. Run flat tires are another thing I avoid.
Air suspension was unavailbe on 2024 due to parts availability issues. Only reason I considered is my wife is 5'1" and with 8.7" ground clearance she has to "hop" down out of it. With the air suspension you can set it up to lower all the way when you park to make ingress and egress easier. A friend with said he changed out the airbags himself and not that big of a deal.
If I remember I will post my experience good or bad. I told the BMW dealer there was another one next year depending on how our experience went. The only reason my wife test drove the X5 was because my plan was to buy either an M3 or M340i and I was getting her used to the idea of a BMW. I seriously expected she would be getting a CX-70. Never in my wildest dreams given the existence of the CX-60 and CX-90 would I have expected them to drop a land yacht for a 2-row. Otherwise, I would have forced her into a new vehicle at least a year ago.
If you haven't used the Michelin PS AS 4, they're great tires. I use them for 3 seasons and Nokians for Winters.
Macan is the X3 size at 186" and to get the V6 it starts at $66K. It's a great driving vehicle...everything about the driving dynamics is better than the X3 except the motor. For $66K you are into a X3 M40i with a 382HP B58 inline 6. The BMW also has more functionality. More of a luxury kit while the Macan is more of a driving vehicle. But even a BMW SUV is a stretch. I have a friend with a Porche Cayenne that pulls his Porsche 911 turbo to the track with it. I told him it is a good thing because someone with a Porsche SUV better have a REAL Porsche.
Considering the massive early depreciation on a BMW X5 leases for a used one should be pretty decent even with the overall vehicle price increases and interest rates. And the 40i is enough...400HP is enough even at 5,000lbs.At that point I was like, no thanks. First year model, known issues, fiasco with CX70 size, I might just well skip the hassle. Short story, decided to lease an 18 months old BMW X5 40i with about 15,000 km on board and another 2yr warranty and maintenance included, for basically $100/month cheaper than what a CX90 lease would have cost me. Can't beat the engine/transmission combo and ride quality in X5.
@dwswager Which bimmer forum I am going to find you ?
