Any regrets getting a 3.0i instead of a 4.8i?

[dbinc]

I test drove both before the purchase.....3.0 was underpowered, even the dealer warned me before test driving. Then I drove the 4.8 and ordered that same day. Like what 08WhtX5 said, "This is a very subjective question and strictly depends on your needs and desires. If cost isn't a factor then I would go with the 4.8."

[y5choi]

IMHO, even the 4.8i will not give you the bang (its what i call it, the neck breaking acceleration) that is comparable to the M5. With 5 passangers merging onto a busy highway can get revvy very quickly with the 4.8i but really everyday driving 3.0 is just right.

I agree that it is subjective. Test drives don't do justice unless done a lot.

I trust that the 4.8 has enough power ( driving the 3.0 I thought i'd consider what if...) since it is the top of the line. just my 2 cents.

4.8 is fun but I would like more torque. Totally individually subjective.

p.s. Got my eye on that twin turbo engine on the X6...

[JFW]

I've had the 3.0 for one week now and so far I think it moves along great for a 5000 lb vehicle. No problems on the on ramps, hills and freeways.

[IamSMC]

Thanks to all for sharing your thoughts and opinions.

[The Big Easy]

Love the 4.8!
Once you go big, you don't go back! Ha ha !

[eryck]

No regrets whatsoever. Like many, I've asked myself the question again and again after getting the car but no regrets at all. Hong Kong is very hilly and I live on the Peak and have no problems getting up them steep slopes at all. My other car is a v12 750iL and I really don't feel that the 3.0 is under powered at all. I am spending the difference in the Y spoke wheels, kidney grills etc.

Hey Drod - can you share with us how you managed to change to the oval exhaust tips? I was under the impression that the OEM oval tips won't work.

[alexmish]

Originally Posted by eryck

...I live on the Peak ...

Nice view you get from out there ! Been there many times, will probably go this year again... Which way are your windows facing -the bay or the ocean ?

[eryck]

You seem to know Hong Kong well. My place faces the Hong Kong harbor but part of the view is blocked by some trees. Maybe you can help me go cut down them trees

[AzNMpower32]

In my opinion, some folks (not necessarily any of y'all, but in general) need to use more right foot and more revs before dismissing a car as "underpowered". If you're accelerating with 50% throttle and 4000rpm and you don't feel it's enough, that's not a real excuse to blame the car. You're not maximizing the potential of the vehicle.

Now, if you're at full throttle, redlining the car multiple times, and still begging for power, then a bigger motor may be in order.

I do a lot of one-lane passing on VA backroads, and I manage to complete most passes. In those cases, it's usually a 90-140 km/h pass, and with a mere 2.5 litre 184hp engine, I find the X3 acceptable most of the time (of course, it's always full throttle, redline in 3rd). Sure, a Merc SL55 would pass with more swagger, but hey, I managed the pass, right?

[KEF]

I do have one and find it to have more than enough power for what it is; it is an SAV, and it isn't slow for this class of vehicle.

It isn't an M3, an M5 or an F430 for that matter.

In the 4.8i configuration it is a well driving, SAV with more than adequate power for most driving condions your average owner will come up against.

It is after all hovering just south of 2.5 tons...

In my opinion, that is.

KEF