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grover432 · #41 12-28-2006, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by EJCX5

I drove the 3.0 first but then had to wait until my 4.8 came in to see how it compared. I feel that the 4.8i with the sport package rides very well. There is definitely more roll and less compliance with imperfections in the road without the sport package, EDC, etc. The ride has 19" wheels which I thick will have a smoother ride than the 20" although the 20s look great. When in sport mode, there is some increase in the rougness of the ride but not significant. I also have active steering and am getting use to it and am glad I got it. The 3.0 I drove did not have it. In my opinion the sport package would be a must to make me happy and is well worth it

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Thanks EJ,

My dealer called to say he has an unspoken for 4.8 sport with 20's. I don't know what other equipment it has, but i"m going to try it tomorrow afternoon. I'm primarily concerned about ride and tramlining (my pet peeve with some BMW models). I'll post a picture of the 4.8 with the 20's for those who have been asking. Do you notice any tramlining with your 4.8/19"/active steering?

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cruzin420 · #42 12-28-2006, 02:17 AM

Very nice. I recently purchased a 2004 4.8 i.s X5. Its my 4th BMW and my second X5. I have to admit, when I first saw the new X5, I was not overly impressed. From the ouside, it looked pretty good, but it reminded me of a larger X3. After a couple of visits to my BMW dealership, I decided to go ahead and test drive one. The ones that they had in L.A were 4.8's but without a lot of ammenities. The interior looked pretty plain and did not really grab my attention. It handles Like a BMW and definitely has power. As for the third row seating, it was OK... I know , I know its really not made for full size adults to sit back there. And the price....Lets just say WOW. Especially if you have it pretty loaded like yourself. The dealership I buy my cars at has not sold one yet. Anyways, I just wanted to give my 2 cents. I have to admit, with yours havin pretty much all the bells and whistles, it does look fairly attracitive. Good luck with your new X5!