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Old 06-11-2007, 11:35 PM
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3.0si or 4.8i

Just wondering what they are selling more of.
I ordered the 3.0si only b/c I couldn't justified having to pay $10k + more for the 4.8i here in Canada.
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Old 06-12-2007, 12:51 AM
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I find the 3.0si had adequate power for my needs, and it doesn't guzzle gas like the 4.8i.
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Old 06-12-2007, 12:59 AM
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3.0 all the way. save some money and some more money on gas. to be honest, at this time when the gas price went crazy here in washington area, i would buy a honda civic rather than emptying my pocket on gas on an sav. i just bought 07 civic at honda at college park in md. and let my x5 stay home. i only drive the x5 when i need to.
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I'd agree that the V8 isn't really worth 10G's. As for fuel consumption, both motors blow, so don't give it much weight IMO.

3.0 17/23 mpg
4.8 15/21 mpg
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Old 06-12-2007, 08:50 AM
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As for fuel consumption, both motors blow, so don't give it much weight IMO.

3.0 17/23 mpg
4.8 15/21 mpg

I agree with Wagner on the fuel consumption.....the 2 mpg difference between the 6 and 8 should not have any bearing on on your decision...unless you are driving 50K miles a year.
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I'd agree that the V8 isn't really worth 10G's.
Depends on your driving preferences..... I wouldn't go without the extra performance of the V8. And, as much as the engine is the primary cause and bulk of the difference in price, there are some options that you get with the 4.8 that people are spending money on to add to the 3.0.
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The 3.0 makes more since for most people. I'm not sure how to 'justify' paying the extra 10k, unless your driving style really needs it. The highways here are so congested etc, it's hard to find any real rationale for it regardless of style. But for some, maybe it's just a prestige or mental thing knowing they have the V8.

Also, I consider a 10% difference in MPG to be significant. Over the course of time, it will save quite a bit of additional money. I'm not sure why people don't seem to think it's a big deal. I bet that if there was a gas station in the area that was 10% cheaper than the other ones, (e.g. $3.15 versus $3.50), people would line up around the corner to go there.

Again, I would not use efficiency as my main consideration, but I do think one should think it through when making the choice.
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Old 06-12-2007, 12:44 PM
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I have the 3.0 and am very pleased...there are times when I wish I had the 4.8, but only because I love a powerful car. I have never actually needed more power to pass or in any other situation. I live in a very flat region, so if you live in mountainous terrain you might want to consider the larger engine...otherwise the 3.0 is perfect for me.
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The 3.0 makes more since for most people. I'm not sure how to 'justify' paying the extra 10k, unless your driving style really needs it. The highways here are so congested etc, it's hard to find any real rationale for it regardless of style. But for some, maybe it's just a prestige or mental thing knowing they have the V8.
Exactly, it all depends on your driving style and on where you live. Where I live, the highways are sometimes congested, but not usually at the times I'm driving, and when they are busy, they're still moving plenty and have plenty of hills and turns. Besides which, even driving on the interstate or whatever highways might be less fun to drive on, the extra power changing lanes/passing people, etc.. is certainly something I want.

I could see for some it may be just about getting the more expensive car regardless of whether or not you need or even want the bigger engine, I see plenty of soccer moms driving Cayenne Turbos and it makes me think just that. But I would think most BMW owners get BMW's for the driving experience and anyone getting a 4.8 instead of a 3.0 would actually want the extra power. If it's just the higher price tag/prestige... buy a Mercedes or a big boat Lexus SUV.
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Old 06-12-2007, 01:37 PM
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I'm not sure how to 'justify' paying the extra 10k, unless your driving style really needs it. The highways here are so congested etc, it's hard to find any real rationale for it regardless of style.

....its just an extension of the same justification used to spend $50K on a 3.0 to sit on a congested highway
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