to 4.8is or not to 4.8is

[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!

[Dani]

Saw this when browsing Century BMW Greenville SC.
Thought some X5 enthusiasts might find it interesting.

Used 2006 BMW X5 4.8is For Sale | Greenville SC

[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.

[China Man]

Originally Posted by julezw

I must admit at low speeds my car is quite heavy at the wheel...i thought this was the case with all X5s? Excuse my lack of knowledge but is their anyway to tell for sure whether i have servotronic?

THX

If you think your car at low speeds feels quite heavy at the wheel, then you don't have servotronic. Very few 4.4i's were ordered with that option (although it was only $250 at the time).

The only way to really tell the difference, as the above posters indicated, is to drive one. Then you'll know for yourself how different the 4.8is really is. I bet you'll be amazed.

[rockblock]

Originally Posted by chilliwilli

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.

I always wondered why I could always find a few 05's but never an 06 4.8is...didn't know that 06 had a really low production...

Also, what's the difference between an 05 & 06 ?...from what I know, the only upgrade happened in 2005 when both 4.4/4.8 got Bluetooth kits straight from the factory...anything new for 2006?

[mywidebody02]

Originally Posted by rockblock

how much stiffer is the ride on the 4.8?...can you describe the difference in ride & handling? Also, how's the 4.8 on gas compared to 4.4? Thx

I dont think it feels much stiffer but the handling is unbelievable for an sav. I had a 4.4 and a 330xi and the 4.8is is the most fun. gas is about 20 to 22 depending on your foot and city is usualy around 15.

[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.