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02-05-2009, 02:52 PM
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I would put the Cayenne in the same category as the RRS in terms of reliablility. Too many computers in that thing!
4.8is does sound like it would fit the bill for you, but I do want to say that I still love the 3.0i the most. If you're looking for sheer straight line performance and ground shaking exhaust note, the 4.8is is the winner. but if you want reliablility, good mpg, and great handling I would suggest the 3.0i (sport package) 
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02-05-2009, 03:12 PM
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Passing Prius drivers? Duuuuuude!
 You'll be passing a lot more than Priuses in a 4.8is.Let me go over the official specs with you: 4.8 liter V8, 0-to-60 mph in 5.9 seconds, 355 horses. Very few SUVs will exceed that. Only the Cayenne Turbo and Mercedes ML63 AMG will out-pace it (and the Jeep modded with the SRT8). It's 0.5 seconds faster to 60 mph than even the NEW BMW 4.8i (E70). And it's faster than both the regular Cayenne and the Cayenne S. As for Range Rovers (supercharged or not), if you want to spend as much time in the shop as you do on the road, you've got your vehicle. Pick up the annual Consumer Reports Car Issue if you want to marvel at the Range Rover's stellar reliability.......NOT. You won't be setting new reliability records in a 4.8is either, but it's not any worse than Porsche. Your best bet is to look for one with low mileage (less than 30,000 miles) and make sure it has a full service history. That history should be there, recorded on the chip inside the ignition key.
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02-05-2009, 03:20 PM
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I have an 06 4.8is - it's quick, handles great, fun to drive and it's been nearly faultless in 18,200 miles since I purchased it 17 months ago with 8400 miles on it. It is amazing and I have had some great vehicles.
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02-05-2009, 03:23 PM
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While I was looking for an X5 and asking around from 4-5 different local independent shops specializing in BMW, (and my service advisor at BMW dealership when I was there for my wife's 328i maintenance), EVERY ONE OF THEM told me to go with the 3.0 engine for better reliability and less overall issues. That is why I went for the 3.0 engine.
Now I am sure the 4.8 engine will be a blast to drive (haven't driven one yet... didn't want to spoil the fun for myself knowing I wasn't going to buy one anyway), and from feedback on this forum, it seems like anyone who owns it loves the drive... but if reliability and lower cost of repairs is important to you, you may want to consider the 3.0. 
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02-05-2009, 03:30 PM
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02-05-2009, 03:36 PM
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I have one of (if not the) fastest production motorcycle in my garage (07 Kawi ZX14) , which I use to get my speed fix on... so for driving (with the wife and the baby in the car), 3.0 has MORE than enough power for my purposes. 
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02-05-2009, 05:52 PM
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 ....man the 3.0i never gets any respect around here!! Wait til I supercharge my bitch!! LOL! .........................just kidding..of course!! ........well for now anyway ...atleast!  RR
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Richirich ***YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD MODJUNKY MAN***
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02-05-2009, 05:59 PM
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Yeah just wait ok... I will let you all know by this summer.  
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