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12-07-2007, 04:39 PM
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12-07-2007, 04:53 PM
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rh71,
I just test drove a 2008 3.0si this past weekend and i did not notice a problem with the acceleration. When i put it into Sport, I felt it accelerated even better. However, I did not test drive the 4.8i so I can't compare. The one you test drove was a 2008, right? On a side note, my salesman actually was trying to convince me to get the 3.0si and NOT the 4.8i. He said he felt it was not worth the premium and that the 3.0si had enough power.
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12-07-2007, 05:16 PM
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I drove both & selected the 4.8i. Gas mileage has not been great (14.8 60/40 urban/highway), but the vehicle is still in the break-in period so I expect that will improve a bit. The 4.8 definitely has plenty of power & I have never experienced any hesitation while the system adjusts to my driving style. The 3.0 demo I drove felt considerably less powerful (not terrible, but not anything like the V8).
Yes the sport mode (button) only deals with the suspension. However there is also a sport mode for the transmission (slap the stick to the left and you are in it.) "Manual" up & down shift and a more aggressive mapping of the throttle response. Probably a sacrilege to mention this on a BMW board, but my wife drives a Lexus 400h (hybrid), great acceleration & much better for the environment (not nearly as much fun to drive though!) 
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12-07-2007, 06:57 PM
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you don't really buy these vehicles for their mpg ratings... there are better vehicles out there in that category...
style, features, and performance is what make these puppies hot.. i tested both versions and although the 4.8 had more pull it wasn't like the E53s in the past... and it didn't pull like the freight train i was hoping for... in comparison, my landcruiser had 220hp and it felt good... the new Sequoia has 240....the X5 3.0 has 260 and is a bit lighter!! I think the 3.0 is enough for most. as for me....i opted for the 3.0 simply because the 4.8 didn't blow me away....and the 3.0 offered same features, colors, looks, etc for much less...(and slightly better gas mileage for those that really need it) at the end of the day it is you that needs to be satisfied so test drive both and go with what you like...
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12-07-2007, 07:11 PM
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