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1st post! 3.0 deal question
During my second visit today I came across a 2008 3.0si loaner with 6,800 miles. Original MSRP of $53,025. The additional options over the model above are Technology Package vs. just Navigation and running boards. Invoice for this model is around $49,000. I am currently at $46,840 for this model as well. Any opinions on either of the deals above would be greatly appreciated. monto |
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I'd buy the new one, not the loaner.
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You may want to consider a used 4.8 or wait for the diesel to hit the showrooms. The 3.0si will most likely be discontinued next year or during this year. The fuel economy is not much better than the V8 and it is down in power big time. The 3.0 liter biturbo may replace the 3.0si. Good luck.
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2008 BMW X5 4.8i/Space Gray Metallic/Gray Nevada Leather/Dark Burl Walnut Wood Trim/Sport Package/Premium Package/Cold Weather Package/Technology Package/Ipod and USB Adapter/Running Boards/Satellite Radio Retired: 2004 325i Orient Blue/Sand Leather/Wood Trim/SMG/Premium/Sport/Navigation/Xenon/Premium Sound |
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The loaner vehicles get beat up pretty bad as people use and abuse them. I would recommend the new one as well.
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The 3.0si sucks. Wait for the diesel or buy the 4.8. You do not want to drive a slow BMW or lose a stop light drag race to a Hyundai Santa Fe, do you?
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^ the 3.0si sucks for drag races, but that's the only reason it "sucks". It performs great at speed (accelerates great at highway speeds) and handles just as well as any other BMW. Ask yourself how often you're going to drag race from lights and then ask yourself if you really wanted an SUV for it. The new 3.0 diesel with all that torque is 0.8sec faster for $5k more. I somehow don't think drag racing was a priority in the engineers' minds.'
I test drove a 4.8 too just before the purchase decision and didn't think the $10k premium was worthwhile. If you purposely pay $10k more for an SUV to ensure you beat cars at stoplights then by all means I guess you deserve to win. Anyone else realize we're getting toward M3 $$ territory?
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'08 X5 3.0si - Alpine White / Saddle Brown interior Specs: Sport Pkg, Premium Pkg, Tech Pkg, Comfort Access, Aero Kit, Style 433 staggered 20s on Conti DWS Mods: Carbon 35 tint, LED angel eyes, GP Thunder 7500k fogs, H&R 20mm/25mm spacers, clear reflectors, gunsmoke-tinted taillights Coded: Digital speedo, windows/sunroof/tailgate close via keyfob X5 pics at Flickr Last edited by rh71; 11-17-2008 at 05:34 PM. |
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I know BMW and X5 fans (all of us on this site) might be eagerly awaiting the diesel, but how many others in the U.S. are lining up to pay a premium for both the car and the gas. |
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