Went ot dealer today to test drive the new 4.8i. The handling and cornering is better than E53. The drive is much smoother; car drives a little softer and lighter for me. may be BMW wants to attract those soccer moms driving the MDX and Lexus RX330. The engine is also very quiet, maybe I am used to my 4.8is growl.
. I like the new shifter lever....did not take too long to get used to it. E-brake is good too. Too many beeps though in the E70. Interior is very improved. Nice icons on dash. Disc changer is supposed to be in same place as E53 as we still have the same opening in the back.
Bamboo trim looks good. Like the CELIS taillight LEDs, they are bright and look great at night.
According to window sticker, 70% parts are sourced from Germany.
Also have the pics of aero-kit and the accessory catalog. Will post in separate thread.
I still like my 4.8is better as the engine sounds better and pull power is good and you feel the car to the road. E70 4.8i engine is tuned differently. To summarize there is no comparison between 4.8i and 4.8is, different beasts. Drive both and you will know what I mean.
The exhaust/muffler is one piece...see pics below. the big metal thing you see on top of pic is one long muffler.
11-18-2006, 12:18 AM
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