4.4 or 4.6 need help

[Curious Joel]

Originally Posted by dober174

Thanks. What is "X Drive"? How is the 6 speed transmission, awesome? I also loved the aluminum trim on the 4.6... can you get it on the new 4.4?
Thanks

Xdrive is BMW's advanced new all-wheel drive system... I think there's an article on how it works on the main page here. My X5 was an '02 so it had the 5-speed.. I don't know what the 6-speed is like. I assume you're talking about the aluminum trim inside the car? If so, yes you can have it fitted. You can have any X5 trim (light poplar wood, anthracite wood, titanium, red, blue, etc.) retrofitted. The trim pieces for the most part just snap off and then you snap the new ones in. The exception is the center console, which must be unscrewed and removed during the switch. I don't think it's too hard though.

Edit: Try this link here for the Xdrive article.. If it doesn't work, you can find it on the main page here.

[statdoc]

Originally Posted by dober174

How is the 6 speed transmission, awesome?

Yes. Awesome.

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by dober174

thanks a lot. I will go with 4.4
Black Sapphire metallic
Black Leather
Anthracite Maple Wood Trim
Premium Package
Sport Package
Rear Climate Package
Adjustable Ride Height
Star Spoke 87+ Wheels
58k total

Throw another 10k and you can get a 4.8. When you sell it you will not get any money back for packages and options. On the other hand with 4.8 everything is standard except nav and load floor. At least this was my logic when I bought my 4.8 .

[ValveTronic]

I had the same choice, new 4.4 or '03 4.6... dollars for donuts the new 4.4 had much more in features but the 4.6 IMHO was a blast to drive... ate the lunch of the 4.4... If you are buying it for your wife go with the 4.4, if you want something that rocks go with the 4.6..

BTW, 55K is a bit steep. I bought my 4.6 with NAV, four new Diamaris's tires and CPO for 52K. It had 21K miles... Good Luck!!

[statdoc]

I never drove a 4.8, so I can't really compare that. However, I really love my 4.4. I came from a V8 MB CLK that kicked butt! This X5 does not disappoint in comparison. It actually has 40 more HP, and is just as luxurious. Not saying the 4.8 isn't better; just saying that the 4.4 is great!

[pepatrick]

I have only driven one 4.6is. As long as I own my 4.4i....I can never drive or ride in a 4.6 or 4.8. I like my X5 too much and if I were to buy a 4.6 my wife would divorce me, kill me and then do it all over again. I must stay satisfied with what I have....

I could always dump a dinan supercharger in there...421 hp...hmmmmmm....and she would never even notice...muha muha...muhahahahahahhahahhahaha (evil laugh)

[dober174]

Here are a few pictures of the 4.6.

[DinanX5]

Originally Posted by pepatrick

I think for the money...I would get the 4.4. I love the 4.6is for the extra hp, but 315 hp for the 4.4i and 345 for the 4.6is. 30hp difference, but one is a used car...and I think 55k is probably a little steep...especially without navigation.

Agreed. Also, a few key Dinan mods (throttle body, exhaust, s/w) will make up that 30hp difference real quick!!