X5 2006 4.4 or 2007 3.0 ???

[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...