X5 2006 4.4 or 2007 3.0 ???

[rockblock]

Originally Posted by switchman

My daily driver is '06 e53 4.4 and i love the quick response vs. the e70 3.0. i've also driven the e70 4.8 too and it feels slower at start than the e53 4.4.

really?...the 4.8 feels slower than the 4.4?...interesting

[chilliwilli]

Originally Posted by rockblock

really?...the 4.8 feels slower than the 4.4?...interesting

E70 4.8i may seem more powerful on paper, over the E53 4.4i but reality is they're basically the same entry level V8's for the X5. Only true difference is the upgrades in E70. Shoot for a back to back test drive if possible.

If you can swing it, i suggest the E53 4.8iS.

[rockblock]

Originally Posted by chilliwilli

If you can swing it, i suggest the E53 4.8iS.

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

[chilliwilli]

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...

[switchman]

[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.