took delivery of my 4.8i with sport / 19's 12-22-07. it has 4800 miles on it today. can't say that any of them have not been enjoyable.

longest trip to date, 10 hours up 95,64,81,15. stopped for gas, quick burger and the necessities. reached my destination feeling tired obviously but in no way fatigued. i credit this to the X.

power is great, brakes are huge & the all wheel driving experience is entertaining. my first AWD car so i understand now why STI guys think they are hot shiest. (hacks) this truck can be driven at several levels and so far it has not disappointed me on any of them.

the wife's e46 is a bumpier ride and it doesn't have sport package. not to mention the grunt the 4.8 has over a 3.0. can't speak for an e90 just yet.