By all means; Go for the 4.6is!!! By the time you upgrade to 20" wheels, add the "IS" kit, add trim rings and colored dials to your instrument cluster and change the exhaust on a 4.4, you will have spent a ton of money and there will still be something missing.... been there and have the t-shirt.

My 2000 4.4 was a great vehicle, but the Alpina designed 4.6 is an animal and has the look that tells you that it is something special.

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