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Originally Posted by smileyboy
I'm still searching for a x5. I want a 4.4 with the cold weather package in blue, silver or white. So hence the long search.
My concern is it seems like the cost of owning a 4.4 is quite substantial over the 3.0 (plus I keep finding 3.0's all over the place). Seems like things tend to break a lot more on the 4.4 and most of the tranny complaints come from 4.4 owners.
My other concern in the performance of the 3.0 going up i-70 for ski trips, mountain bikinkg etc.. Any experienced feedback would be great. Thx.
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I've got a 2001 4.4i which I purchased last February with 108K miles. Today it has 118K (10K trouble free) miles. Upon purchase I did have to do some repairs (all identified during the PPI) and some maintenance (fluids, spark plugs).
I can't speak to how the 3.0 would perform going up I-70 but the 4.4i doesn't want for power
The 3.0 doesn't get much better fuel mileage than the 4.4i so I see no reason to go with it over the 4.4i. I haven't seen any numbers showing the 4.4i to have more problems than the 3.0.
And finally, if you need one, I've got a great mechanic who specializes in German cars who will treat you right.
If you have any specific questions let me know. Happy to help.
Did you sell the Land Cruiser yet?