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Old 07-29-2010, 07:33 PM
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FX45 AWD or X5 4.8IS

Loving my 2007 FX35 AWD that I picked up a few months back. So far she is been amazing moshallah knock on wood. Been contemplating between FX45 AWD or a 2006 BMW X5 4.8IS. Which one should I chose, and why? I test drove the X5 4.8IS today for the first time. The engine/exhaust noise is insane, and the handling is superb. I haven't test driven the FX45 AWD. I'd assume it drives the same as my FX35, but probably little faster in the straight line. Any input is given is appreciated. I saw a few videos on Youtube and somehow despite have lower HP, the FX45 is faster in straight line. But the X5 4.8IS looks good. With the price of a 2006 X5 4.8IS at 31K miles, I can pick up a 2008 FX45 AWD with 15K miles.

YouTube - Infiniti FX45 vS BMW X5 4,8

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Old 07-29-2010, 08:20 PM
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it's an X5 site , go with the 4.8
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no comparison. The 4.8is is a beast. feels like your driving a car. It also looks hot as hell.
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X5 site ... X5 love... get the 4.8..

Side note: that grey 4.8is is just too beautiful.. wish the US had it.
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Old 07-29-2010, 09:12 PM
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4.8is....our member b-line here bought FX45 and then sold within few months to get 4.8is. You can check with him for his views.
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X5 site ... X5 love... get the 4.8..

Side note: that grey 4.8is is just too beautiful.. wish the US had it.
Yeah, that color looks stunning.
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B-line has so many threads haha, I can't find it.
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The link is found in this thread.
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B-line has so many threads haha, I can't find it.
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