to 4.8is or not to 4.8is

[julezw]

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cool i figured out the suspension side of things...would be good to have the lower access height...I know for some passengers getting in & out of X its a bit of an ordeal like my old man for example...doesn't bug me too much though

[chilliwilli]

If you haven't, test drive a 4.8iS...imo, there are no similarities between the two aside from Make. If you decide, i agree with 2006 model year. It was a rare breed and re-sale will be on your side

[Skip110]

DO IT!! My parents have the 4.4 and I have the 4.8iS, and mine is waaaaay more fun to drive!

[X5rolls]

Originally Posted by chilliwilli

If you haven't, test drive a 4.8iS...imo, there are no similarities between the two aside from Make. If you decide, i agree with 2006 model year. It was was a rare breed and re-sale will be on your side

+1 Just go drive one and you will see.

[jsears]

Originally Posted by X5rolls

+1 Just go drive one and you will see.

+2 add the Dinan kit and even more fun!

[N S]

Originally Posted by chilliwilli

If you haven't, test drive a 4.8iS...imo, there are no similarities between the two aside from Make. If you decide, i agree with 2006 model year. It was a rare breed and re-sale will be on your side

Really? No similarities? Come on.

Re-sale? If anything I would imagine the 4.8 has a greater depreciation rate than the 4.4.

Moving from a good e53 4.4 to an unknown e53 4.8 is not a financially sound decision. That doesn't mean it shouldn't or can't be done, it just means don't try and justify it being a wise financial move. You either just decide the extra $10k is worth the personal benefit of the 4.8 or it isn't.

[chilliwilli]

Originally Posted by N S

Really? No similarities? Come on.

Re-sale? If anything I would imagine the 4.8 has a greater depreciation rate than the 4.4.

Moving from a good e53 4.4 to an unknown e53 4.8 is not a financially sound decision. That doesn't mean it shouldn't or can't be done, it just means don't try and justify it being a wise financial move. You either just decide the extra $10k is worth the personal benefit of the 4.8 or it isn't.

You must own a 4.4i...i assume you've never driven nor own a 4.8iS if you believe they're similar...what's similar is the 4.6iS & 4.8iS, even then, there's still a profound difference.

I've seen low mileage 2006 4.8iS go for more $$ than 2007 4.8i and in some cases, similar to price of 2008 4.8i...guess why that is? Dealers are still asking $40K+ for 2006 4.8iS. Production output was much lower for the "iS" models than 3.0i and 4.4i.

Are you seriously saying that the 4.8iS has a greater depreciation rate than a 4.4i?! And that's quite a blanket statement to assume that just because a 4.8iS is "unknown" that somehow it's not trustworthy. Does that apply to CPO?

OP's decision at the end of the day...simply providing my experience & opinion.

[mywidebody02]

Originally Posted by N S

Really? No similarities? Come on.

Re-sale? If anything I would imagine the 4.8 has a greater depreciation rate than the 4.4.

Moving from a good e53 4.4 to an unknown e53 4.8 is not a financially sound decision. That doesn't mean it shouldn't or can't be done, it just means don't try and justify it being a wise financial move. You either just decide the extra $10k is worth the personal benefit of the 4.8 or it isn't.

how could a fully loaded car that is lower production and hadre to find have a lower depreciation than a truck u can find a dime a dozen? as far as performance handling and sound. no similarities. Gas milage is similar. 1mpg different.

[Dani]

Used 2007 BMW X5 4.8i For Sale | Greenville SC