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[mfiver]

Originally Posted by magnum1

Hello Everyone,
Would you wait for Clean 2004 4.4 over a clean 2004 3.0 that was loaded and both Being CPO?
Thank you
Jim

When I was shopping in October, the price difference between the 3.0 & 4.4 was suprisingly close. Even though the 3.0 & 4.4 get similair EPA mileage ratings there seems to be a public trend (amoung non-enthusiasts) of shying away from V8's and moving towards smaller engines.

Botom line, test drive the 3.0 and 4.4 as long and hard as you can, and then decide what the difference is worth to you. The 3.0 is one of the auto industrie's best engines, it's just not a lot of hp/torque for moving around a 5000 lb vehicle in a manner that BMW's are famous for.

[magnum1]

Hello Mfiver,

Thanks for your input,, have driven other 3.0s and a 4.4 also. The 4.4 is faster and seems to move the X5 a lot easier.
I have a line on a clean 2004 CPO that is pretty much loaded with 35k miles ,, asking about $37k,, just not sure if I should hold off and wait for a 4.4 to show up? Also if there is some std equipment that comes on the 4.4 thats does not come on the 3.0 I'll be using it some times to go up to Lake Tahoe in the winter.
Thank you
Jim

[mfiver]

Originally Posted by magnum1

Hello Mfiver,

Thanks for your input,, have driven other 3.0s and a 4.4 also. The 4.4 is faster and seems to move the X5 a lot easier.
I have a line on a clean 2004 CPO that is pretty much loaded with 35k miles ,, asking about $37k,, just not sure if I should hold off and wait for a 4.4 to show up? Also if there is some std equipment that comes on the 4.4 thats does not come on the 3.0 I'll be using it some times to go up to Lake Tahoe in the winter.
Thank you
Jim

Per my repsonse to your post in another thread, I just puchased a 2004 4.4 Sport with 45k miles (most options except nav, but everything else, including comfort seats, 19's, etc.) in perfect condition, CPO from a BMW dealer for $30,990.

So yes, $37k sounds high to me, but you could use it as a starting point. Also go here - http://www.bmwusa.com/cpo/cpomain?na...USACPOMSTOPNAV
to see all dealer listed CPO X5's in the USA. Take this listing with you the when you negotiate! Lots of 2004 4.4's CPO's around $33-$34K and under.

Lots of things included on the 4.4 that are extra on the 3.0's. for example leather interior, xenons, self-leveling. You can pick them off the 2004 pricing guide on the home page of this site.
http://www.bmwmotorsports.org/pdf/X5s04b.pdf

[magnum1]

Hello Mfiver
I found the 3.0 2004 on the BMW site
here is the list that is on the X5
Installed Options:

Auto-dimming mirrors

Cold Weather Package

Digital compass mirror

Heated rear seats

Lumbar support

Navigation system

Panoramic moonroof

Park Distance Control

Premium hi-fi system

Premium Package

Rear Climate Package

Sport Package

Sport Package

STEPTRONIC Automatic Transmission

Xenon headlights


seems to have pretty much everything.

Thank you, sorry for asking so many questions,, just trying to learn more about X5s and buying the correct one

Thank you
Jim

[Car54]

Originally Posted by mfiver

Per my repsonse to your post in another thread, I just puchased a 2004 4.4 Sport with 45k miles (most options except nav, but everything else, including comfort seats, 19's, etc.) in perfect condition, CPO from a BMW dealer for $30,990.

So yes, $37k sounds high to me, but you could use it as a starting point. Also go here - http://www.bmwusa.com/cpo/cpomain?na...USACPOMSTOPNAV
to see all dealer listed CPO X5's in the USA. Take this listing with you the when you negotiate! Lots of 2004 4.4's CPO's around $33-$34K and under.

Lots of things included on the 4.4 that are extra on the 3.0's. for example leather interior, xenons, self-leveling. You can pick them off the 2004 pricing guide on the home page of this site.
http://www.bmwmotorsports.org/pdf/X5s04b.pdf

No idea such a site exists. Awesome post!

[blackbeauty]

Another 04 vote here! Had I known then what I know now I would have picked an 04 over my 03.

GL!

[Philly X5]

Originally Posted by blackbeauty

Another 04 vote here! Had I known then what I know now I would have picked an 04 over my 03.

GL!

Can you be more speciffic, please

[X5Flyboy]

'04 has the updated electronics and engine vs '01-'03, which makes adding on electronic mods easier - My vote is for the 4.4, which gives the best mileage for the X5 - the 3.0 works for the X3, not the X5

[mfiver]

Originally Posted by magnum1

Hello Mfiver
I found the 3.0 2004 on the BMW site
here is the list that is on the X5
Installed Options:

Auto-dimming mirrors

Cold Weather Package

Digital compass mirror

Heated rear seats

Lumbar support

Navigation system

Panoramic moonroof

Park Distance Control

Premium hi-fi system

Premium Package

Rear Climate Package

Sport Package

Sport Package

STEPTRONIC Automatic Transmission

Xenon headlights


seems to have pretty much everything.

Thank you, sorry for asking so many questions,, just trying to learn more about X5s and buying the correct one

Thank you
Jim

It looks loaded. What are the colors and the asking price?

[magnum1]

Hello MFiver,
Its Black Sapphire with Black interior. 35k miles.
asking $37K with 2.90% BMW loan and 2 free months payments
I would think that it would go for a few K less
Thank you
Going to take a look at it today
Jim