New Owner Observations of 2006 4.8is.

[m3brad]

All I can say is, I'm blown away in how much I enjoy driving this vehicle.

A little about myself. I've owned six (6) ///M cars in eight (8) years and then went out and bought an Audi Allroad for the utility. I instruct a friend at a local roadcourse, who buys and sells hi-end cars. He's been kind enough to supply me with practically anything for track and street, so I couldn't justify buying a street/track vehicle.

Some of the vehicles I've had a chance to drive for long weekends have included:
- AMG cars
- Infiniti FX35 & FX45
- Tourag TDI
- Range Rover Sport
- BMW X5 4.6
- Audi RS6
- Audi RS4.

Having this opportunity has made me quite fickle and to commit to owning a "new" car has been a difficult decision.

I owned my CPO Allroad for three (3) years and finally it started bleeding to the tune of $4,000 in repairs in four months, of course after the warranty ran out . . it had to go.

My search for a vehicle to replace the Allroad came down to my three favorites:
- Audi RS4
- Audi RS6
- BMW X5 4.8is

All I can say is, I'm blown away in how much I enjoy driving this vehicle!


The upsides of the X5 are:
- not everyone has one, but it's not pretentious
- fast, comfortable and great handling
- build quality
- mileage is no worse than the Allroad
- timeless appearance . . .

and every time I open my garage door, I smile . . . especially when I start it up. How many of you back your vehicle in, so you can enjoy the sounds at start up?

The CPO warranty was a must, since I've had enough experience repairing German cars out of warranty. When I bought my car, it came with 50K miles and my friends couldn't tell it wasn't a new car.

Thanks for reading my lengthy post and I'm glad I'm in the BMW camp again!

[kobe8is]

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[N S]

How did you like the Tourag TDI. Even with the $1,600 brake jobs and VW quality the diesel really had me interested. I just couldn't justify spending > $35k on a used VW when the BMW offered an extended warranty, 0.9% financing, and the first two payments for well under that.

[Michelle]

Very cool to hear!



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[m3brad]

Originally Posted by N S

How did you like the Tourag TDI. Even with the $1,600 brake jobs and VW quality the diesel really had me interested. I just couldn't justify spending > $35k on a used VW when the BMW offered an extended warranty, 0.9% financing, and the first two payments for well under that.

Back in December, when my front suspension failed on my Allroad ($$$$), is when I borrowed the Tourag. My timing couldn't have been better, since I had to drive from Chicago to Eastern Michigan and the roads were brutal. Between having the heft of the T along with great tires it was very confidence- inspiring.

I didn't have an opportunity to tow anything, but acceleration felt as quick as my 4.8 due to the monster torque. Build quality was just OK. The BMW feels & handles like a sports sedan vs. the VW.

Your price comment is spot on. I could never justify having that vehicle unless all I did was tow + I'm getting better mileage with my 4.8 on the highway . . . go figure?

I've always loved VW's, but I wouldn't trade my X5 even up for the VW.

[killcrap]

the x5 drives like a sports sedan, because it has a sedan suspension system on it, its just made of high strength steel than aluminium.

[rastaFarai]

pics pics pics.. couldn't agree with you more. the X5 is top of the line IMO. and the 4.8 is KING.. (not just IMO)

[m3brad]

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[Michelle]

Originally Posted by m3brad

OK, OK I need help posting some PICS. I thought if I put one in my avatar, I'd stop getting abused . . . but that's not gonna happen.

HAHA create an account at Photobucket. Upload your pictures and copy the IMG code into the reply text box.

[m3brad]

Originally Posted by Michelle

HAHA create an account at Photobucket. Upload your pictures and copy the IMG code into the reply text box.

Thanks! PICS added