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Originally Posted by admranger
I've alerted the proper authorities. 
My 4.4i has the sport package and I like that a lot (seats in particular). I think you need to drive them back to back and see which feels right.
However, those roads around you are filled with ruts and potholes so those 20" wheels on the 4.8iS might not be so round anymore. 
I have the 'winter' setup on my X5 right now (18" wheels, 255 all season M+S tires) and it still handles just fine. The 19" wheels with the new Michelins are safely tucked away in the garage.
I just put my hitch on this weekend so I haven't towed with it (that and no trailer right now...). However, it is effortless to drive around town or the open road. I imagine towing will be a snap, especially since you don't have anything near the hills that I have to go over. Might not need the 4.8iS (but of course we want the extra power!).
What trailer are you going with? |
Good to see a familiar face on the board...
I am leaning towards the 4.8is and have a good dialogue going with the seller. I figure, if I am going to get one, might as well try to get the one that I will enjoy as a daily as well. I would likely get a second set of wheels for winter or maybe even do what you are doing to preserve the 20's.
I have driven non-sport 4.4's and sport 4.4's, but have not driven a 4.8is. Hopefully soon...
I have read a lot of towing related threads on this board and feel good about the X5's capacity and capability to tow a trailer.
I am finalizing on a used Featherlite alum trailer. It is an 18' long trailer setup.