So what is the best E53 X5?

[pezho405]

Im just thinking, what is the Best X5 to own. Or more to the point, the 4.6is VS 4.8is

Ive thought about possibly "upgrading" to a 4.6is. But this thread is designed to be in general whats the best you can get.

Main concern, Is the M62 more reliable than the N62? These valve seals and smoking and oilleaks on the N62 are getting annoying.

My thoughts For the 4.6is
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+ Comes in ESTROIL BLUE
+ M62 (Better stronger more reliable engine?)
+ Style 87
+ Much Rarer than the 4.8is
+ Some different possible interior combos (Seat centers fabric/alcatara possible?)
+ Can get Bright aftermarket AEs, Headlight housing openable.
+ The movie Bumer 2
+ Classic 90s mafia look (on the black one)
+ The Lovely bull bar!
+ Supercharger available

- Older (Doesnt mean anything to me)
- Chain Guides
- interior trunk cover isnt a roll out but a slide instead? (not the floor)
- No stock angel eyes
- No X-Drive
- Less reliable Gearbox?
- Chain guides
- No Panoramic roof

My thoughts for the 4.8is
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+ Newer
+ Less early production errors
+ Faster
+ X-Drive
+ Stock AEs
+ Facelift front end more modern classy Luxury look
+ Probably newer electronics in Nav and such?
+ Panoramic roof

- N62 Engine
- Less Possible performance upgrades (ie No supercharger made yet)
- Leaks
- ???

4.6is
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4.8is
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