To E53 4.8is/4.6is 'ers: Why NOT move to E70 4.8i?

[Boston X5 4.4]

Originally Posted by JCL

E70 was considered for about 15 minutes, X6 for less than that.

Why dismiss the X6 so soon other than looks - didn't you want to wait to drive it at least.
Just curious.

[JCL]

Originally Posted by Boston X5 4.4

Why dismiss the X6 so soon other than looks - didn't you want to wait to drive it at least.
Just curious.

Haven't seen a real one yet, so I will hold my comments on the looks. With me it failed at the concept stage. Compared to the E70, it has been reported to be bigger outside, and smaller inside. While I am sure it will have sufficient power, I don't find big heavy vehicles to be sporty (Colin Chapman fan here). It seems to be more of a lifestyle, or image vehicle, IMO, not an heir to the title of ultimate driving machine. But then I like inline 6 engines over V8s as well.

[GBG]

Originally Posted by AudiBMWSX45

I don't understand all this talk about "performance." Sure, it's a BMW. Sure, it handles and performs incredibly well for an SUV (one of the best). But it's still an SUV. When I want performance and handling, I drive my S4.

You've got the analysis backwards.

1. The first question is if you want (or need) an SUV. If not, full stop and go to the M forum or 6speedonline. If yes,

2. Second question is whether you will be driving that SUV enough such that you want a high performance SUV (i.e., you drive it enough such that having a second car that's fast and handles well-- even if it's 911 twin turbo-- 'aint doin' it for you because you're stuck in your damn SUV most of the time).

3. If answer to second question is no, that is, having a second car that kicks butt cures your problem (taking into account budgets, etc), then again full stop and off to M forum/6speed you go.

4. But if answer to second question is yes, then voila, welcome to this thread.

[chilliwilli]

You're probably not the demographic for the X...and some of us prefer to call her an SAV.

Originally Posted by AudiBMWSX45

I don't understand all this talk about "performance." Sure, it's a BMW. Sure, it handles and performs incredibly well for an SUV (one of the best). But it's still an SUV. When I want performance and handling, I drive my S4.

[drex]

i upgraded..........


from a 4.6is, but not to a BMW.....


the 4.8i doesn't drive the same.

considered a used 4.8is, but decided to try something else.... its not a BMW, but its comparable, yet different, and certainly is prettier....

i will acquire an X5M if it is produced, but all cues are only toward the X6M variant....

we'll just have to see...

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by drex

i upgraded..........


from a 4.6is, but not to a BMW.....


the 4.8is doesn't drive the same.

considered a used 4.8is, but decided to try something else.... its not a BMW, but its comparable, yet different, and certainly is prettier....

i will acquire an X5M if it is produced, but all cues are only toward the X6M variant....

we'll just have to see...

I believe you meant 4.8i.

Congrats! on the new car. I guess you ended up getting what you mentioned earlier.

[drex]

yep, RRSSC....

its actually been quite enjoyable.......

(thanks for correcting me typo).....

now, if only the M version would come out..