X5 2006 4.4 or 2007 3.0 ???

[Xenon]

I had a 06 4.4 and I traded it 2 weeks later for a 07 4.8. If you have the option of the 4.8 I'd put it on the table. There is nothing in the 06 that I would have preferred having over the options in the 4.8. I had both vehicles loaded, and here is a small list of the things I prefer.

- Shifter (more fun to use, and is prettier)
- Heads Up Display (more useful than you'd think)
- More power (sounds more powerful too)
- Comfort seats (wayyyy better than the 06)
- Comfort access (no key, push button start, still remembers prefs)
- Nav screen is no longer aimed up towards the roof w/ huge glare issues
- Idrive (easy to use once you get used to it)
- Sound system, I have logic7 now (300% better than the 06)
- No more 6 disc changer
- ipod jack in center console
- Rear seat DVD
- Ventilated seats
- 3rd row
- Better angel eyes (thats just my pref of course)
- Back up camera works great

Those are the more major things that I prefer, there is all sorts of others, cooler opening glove box being one of them. If you can afford it, I would totally recommend it. Need anything else, lemme know.

[rockblock]

Originally Posted by Xenon

I had a 06 4.4 and I traded it 2 weeks later for a 07 4.8. If you have the option of the 4.8 I'd put it on the table. There is nothing in the 06 that I would have preferred having over the options in the 4.8. I had both vehicles loaded, and here is a small list of the things I prefer.

- Shifter (more fun to use, and is prettier)
- Heads Up Display (more useful than you'd think)
- More power (sounds more powerful too)
- Comfort seats (wayyyy better than the 06)
- Comfort access (no key, push button start, still remembers prefs)
- Nav screen is no longer aimed up towards the roof w/ huge glare issues
- Idrive (easy to use once you get used to it)
- Sound system, I have logic7 now (300% better than the 06)
- No more 6 disc changer
- ipod jack in center console
- Rear seat DVD
- Ventilated seats
- 3rd row
- Better angel eyes (thats just my pref of course)
- Back up camera works great

Those are the more major things that I prefer, there is all sorts of others, cooler opening glove box being one of them. If you can afford it, I would totally recommend it. Need anything else, lemme know.

Ok, thx for the details...2 more questions:

1. how does the e70 handling feel vs the e53?
2. how much was the upgrade price tag?

thx

[alexmish]

I would go for 4.4 !!! After 4.4, E70 3.0 will feel very slow for you. Yes, E70 looks better, but the power will not be there for you to enjoy !

[blktoptrvl]

I think I would problbly go for the E53.

My reasons are:

• 12K Less
• V8 - More power for about the same fuel
• More sorted out (last year of the e53 vs. first year of the e70)

[rockblock]

Originally Posted by blktoptrvl

I think I would problbly go for the E53.

• More sorted out (last year of the e53 vs. first year of the e70)

Good point !

[Xenon]

Well the 06 was 54,100, and the 07 was 69,900. 06 had less than 30k on it, and the 07 had 48'ish.

Handling feels about the same to me, though I didn't drive the 06 for too long. I do find that with the same winter tires on, I find the 07's back end comes out a bit more on ice. Probably has to do with torque distribution, but it's hardly an issue unless you're powering through 90 degree corners. I find that the 07 is alot more comfortable (that door handle on the drivers door no longer jabs into my knee, making it difficult to change mirrors on the fly). And on the road it just feels smoother.

[blktoptrvl]

$54,100 for an 06? Isn't that high?

[chilliwilli]

Originally Posted by blktoptrvl

$54,100 for an 06? Isn't that high?

Not for Canada...

[rockblock]

Originally Posted by chilliwilli

Not for Canada...

Yeah, no kiddin'...if I had the cash, I'd probably get one from NY for at least $10k less...but that's a different story, back to the 2 choices...

yes the e53 4.8is are indeed quite rare...I'm wondering if it would make the ride smoother if I'd replace the low profile tires with regular ones...but that would mean downgrading from 20" wheels to 19"...or would I be able to fit 265 wide regular tires on 20" rims....hmm, need to do some research

[Xenon]

Was about the same price as all the others. This one didn't have any marks on it, and had less than 28k when I picked it up. Though I'm looking around on autotrader right now, and theres alot of 07's w/ the same options & less KM's that are selling right now for less than 60, so I'm going to talk to my salesman tomorrow about that.