06-06-2017, 12:51 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: SA, TX
Posts: 6,474
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AV8R4AA
I really enjoy driving this X5.
It is a completely different animal than my 2004 X5
In fact, I feel BMW hit the mark the first time, and much prefer
it to my face lift version.
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I wonder if it has to do with the 5 speed trans vs the 6 speed in the facelifts. I find that if I am not manually shifting my 4.8is the trans always seeks the highest gear and ends up neutering the truck in the process. Manually shifting is a different story though.
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2005 X5 4.4i Build 04/05 Maintenance/Build Log
Nav, Pano, Sport (Purchased 06/14 w/ 109,000 miles) (Sold 8/15 w/121,000 miles)
2006 X5 4.8is Build 11/05 Maintenance/Build Log
Nav, DSP, Pano, Running Boards, OEM Tow Hitch, Cold Weather Pckg (Purchased 08/15 w/ 90,500 miles)
2010 X5 35d Build 02/10
Nav, HiFi, 6 DVD, Sports Pckg, Cold Weather Pckg, HUD, CAS, Running Boards, Leather Dash, PDC, Pano (Purchased 03/17 w/ 136,120 miles)
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