X5 2006 4.4 or 2007 3.0 ??? - Page 3

blktoptrvl · #21 12-20-2009, 07:41 PM

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

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chilliwilli · #22 12-20-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by rockblock

I did try the e53 4.8is and although I fell in love with the handling & cornering, I found it very sensitive to anything that's not perfectly flat, probably due to its very stiff suspension ...also, the E53 4.8iS is ~ $12k more expensive than the 4.4i, so I'm wondering if the extra 40HP is worth it...now, price-wise, the 2006 e53 4.8is and the 2007 e70 3.0 are at par

The air-ride in the E53 4.8iS is as refined as you'll find in any premium SUV. The E53 4.8iS and E70 3.0i may be at par price-wise but a different story when it comes to re-sale...4.8iS is rare and will command higher re-sale. I've seen several 2007 4.8i at the same price as 2006 4.8iS.

Happy hunting...

chilliwilli · #23 12-20-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by blktoptrvl

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

Not for Canada...

Xenon · #24 12-20-2009, 08:05 PM

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.

rockblock · #25 12-20-2009, 09:08 PM

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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 !

rockblock · #26 12-20-2009, 09:18 PM

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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

switchman · #27 12-22-2009, 10:01 PM

[QUOTE=rockblock;692644]really?...the 4.8 feels slower than the 4.4?...interesting

its heavier than e53,,, and since your looking for 4.4 vs 3.0 comparison, i have been driving a '09 3.0 since mine's been at dealer for 2 wks now and i'm impressed with the ride quality than my e53. A lot less bounce and after driving around d.c. during this weekends blizzard, i find it very controllable in those situation better than old one. This is 2nd time i had a e70 loaner the 1st time with a 4.8 and having a 4.4 with mine, i craved for the power of the v8. 3.0 just don't cut it.

another + for the e70 is the space.