Hi...i'm new to the forum and would like to ask for some advice.

I've been driving an X5 3.0 sport for almost 2 years and i love it....i've just signed up for my new one which arrives in september 1st, it's an X5 4.8 sport in Alpine White.

Since i ordered it i've been having serious reservations both about colour and the engine size.

I've yet to see any Alpine Whites in and around London but the photo's i've seen on this forum have certainly eliminated any doubts i had as they are awesome, it looks fantastic.

The only reservation i have now is the engine size. Now, i'd say there are a lot of rich guys/girls on this site, i aint one of them, i'm relativley ok though!! But every mate i've told since i ordered it has told me to forget it, and just stick with the 3.0 sport as the fuel costs mpg are unreal.

In two years i've only done 16k miles on my X5...so i'm thinking that if i do this on the new 4.8 then it shouldnt hit me too hard in the pocket...but, considering residual value, which i need to as i change it every 2 years, the engine size, cost to run, and the fact that it'll be alpine white, then this may knock serious amounts of dosh off the price when i hand it back.

I'd love to hear from some real X5 owners as to what their thoughts/advice may be for me.

I'd appreciate it.

Cheers