Thread: 4.6is or 4.8is
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Old 12-13-2005, 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by DINANM3
If you can spend the extra money go with the 4.8. Its got the new frontend and lights, Although it only has an extra 15 hp. It feels like alot more than that becuase its got the new 6 speed auto tranny which makes a big difference and also air suspension which the 4.6 did not have. And also it gets much better gas mileage than the 4.6 because of valvetonic. But if you are looking to save some mony go with the 4.6is. Almost forgot about the Xdrive which is alot better than the original fwd the 4.6 has
How much better gas mileage do they get?

There's a bunch of things that are leaning me in that direction:
20 inch wheels
is body kit
Nav
Upgraded sound
More HP
Little more exclusivity (yes, it matters to me)

It seems that there are a bunch of either out there to choose from, but the dealers are holding the 4.8's ransom. You're right about the face-lift though, it will make the car a little fresher longer.
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