06 X5 4.8is to 2011 3.0?

[335xray]

Originally Posted by LeMansX5

I misquoted... 550i support is $7000...works in all US
2010 BMW 5 Series incentives, auto rebates, dealer incentives at Edmunds

This is for the 2010 5 series, not the NEW 2011. There is no 2010 550 Xdrive model.

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by 335xray

This is for the 2010 5 series, not the NEW 2011.

Thanks for correction. Too many beers.

[dbox]

Originally Posted by CarsRmyVICE

Yeah the new 35 felt pretty damn quick when I drove it....almost at quick as my 4.8. But the soundtrack was like going from led zeppelin to def leopard! And even though a half second is so so irrelevant in a ridic heavy su(A)V....the mere idea of goin to 6.5 instead of 5.5 from lets say 6 flat pisses me off haha The more I think about it ...I am the asshole my family says I am hahaha Stereotypical American...obsessed with power and over indulging... but hey...we are paying serious bucks to drive this thing are we not? Might as well be able to put a frown on the face of morons in shitty imports and such haha

I always knew I had a brother!

Couldn't agree more!

[CarsRmyVICE]

I knew it was too good to be true haha Thats ok lemans. If only I was smart enough to catch a smooth deal on a 2010....but no. I have to be that moron who seeks poor financial decisions like its his job. And to my brother above^ yes there are others out there facing the same ridiculous decisions and leaning the way that screams unnecessary

[TRAINER]

Headed down the the dealer today for my back to back comparo. We're in a heat wave here in NJ so I know I won't be feeling the full potential of each X. At least the conditions are equal, to be fair.
I'm also going to be putting 2 car seats in the 2nd row and see how that works with access to the third. I'll take pics..

[TRAINER]

Well, I test drove both today. For me, the V8 is the only way to go, it wasn’t even close. The power delivery of the V8 in sport mode was something that will put and keep a smile on my face every time I drive it – and that’s a very important factor when parking a new vehicle in my driveway. I don't see how the 6 will keep me satisfied. I'll be pulling the trigger in 2 weeks and taking delivery the end of August. Now the final decisions on colors and options need to ironed out.

[RDF]

Why bother to ask then, obviously money is no issue. If money is an issue then buying the 6 with options that make the vehicle look great will always overide a 8. People will only look physically at an 8 because of sound. You can make a 6 look very smart with options and still be well under an 8 price and everyone will look at it regardless and say shit thats nice. Just my thoughts.

[CarsRmyVICE]

Originally Posted by RDF

Why bother to ask then, obviously money is no issue. If money is an issue then buying the 6 with options that make the vehicle look great will always overide a 8. People will only look physically at an 8 because of sound. You can make a 6 look very smart with options and still be well under an 8 price and everyone will look at it regardless and say shit thats nice. Just my thoughts.

Just my thoughts. But both are very reasonably priced in the US market....unlike the unfair pricing in oz. (just a fact, not trying to sound ignorant) I am in the same position as him and I can understand his need to reach out to others and ask. And last but not least "making your x look smart" is in the eye of the beholder. For my needs smart means 50i with a tow package, and cold weather package. To each his own, this site is about asking opinions even if your decision is already made! Bottom line a fully loaded six does not always override a specifically optioned v8, especially when gas is 3 dollars US a gallon

[TRAINER]

Originally Posted by RDF

Why bother to ask then, obviously money is no issue. If money is an issue then buying the 6 with options that make the vehicle look great will always overide a 8. People will only look physically at an 8 because of sound. You can make a 6 look very smart with options and still be well under an 8 price and everyone will look at it regardless and say shit thats nice. Just my thoughts.

I had no clue as the how either car would drive. I was really hoping that the 6 had more power but then again, I needed to drive it in order to find that out. Who doesn’t want to save some money?

And, as far as people "looking" at my car because of the sound and then making it look "smart".. that's not my style.. If I want an X5 to look like an M, I would get an M. Luckily I prefer the looks of the X without the M package because if I did I would be miserable not being able to afford the M... I don't like it when someone tries to make a car look like something that it’s not - IMHO.

In other words, don’t get the 6 with the M package and then go ahead and remove the 3.5 badge so that the untrained eye thinks you have an M. Pahlease..

[cue03]

I am right there with you guys. I am ready to part with my 2004 4.8is and move into the new X as well. Same decisions.