Your right about the comparison, but for 23 grand I wasn't going to find a m or 5.0. I ended up with a 2007 4.8 with 37k on clock with every available option made. Needed more room and third seat. Just thought that motor would at least give me the same torque as the old 4.6 or 4.8. The creature comforts are nice but like most New bmw's there all losing there feel for the rode in a sense. It's all good though, alot of it I guess is the lack of attention I get now, I have a lot to do to make it stand out, but BMW hit the mark with that old Estoril Blue color, I will be painted something in future that color! I never had a car get more attention then that blue 4.6is! And I had a lot of sports cars that where limited made. Lol. I just will need therapy for a little while.