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View Poll Results: 3.0 or 4.8 | |||
3.0L | 5 | 21.74% | |
4.8 | 18 | 78.26% | |
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Buying an 08 E70
I am buying a 2008 X5 and am interested in your opinions as to 3.0L vs 4.8? I have a 4.8IS E53 currently, other than the fun factor, I don't haul anything, I just drive a great deal of miles every year. Please let me know if you would. Thanks.
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2009 E70 White w/black int 2006 E53 X5 4.8is Sold 2000 SVT Cobra R #193 2003 SVT Mustang convertible Last edited by ekimv65; 01-12-2011 at 10:16 AM. Reason: Adding Diesel |
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now you know my answer.
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2011 X5 3.5D - Platinum Gray / Black Leather / Dark Bamboo, Sports w/ 20's, Adaptive Drive, Comfort Seats, Cold Weather, Premium, Sound, Rear Climate, Technology, Comfort Access, Auto High Beams, Heated Rear Seats, Running Boards, Roof Rails w/Rola Crossbars, Space-saver Tire, Moonroof visor, P/Q Brake Pads, Cargo Mat, Weathertech All Weather Mats, Draw-Tite Hitch. 2010 X5 4.8i - Lemon'd 12/2010. 2006 X5 4.4i - Sold 11/2009. 2004 X5 4.4i - Stolen 8/2005. R.I.P. |
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I think that the 4.8is has a nicer exhaust note and may therefore feel a litlle more sporty, but the e70 feels more planted and has a more compliant ride even with the sport package, also feels like more of a tank.
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judging from your history of vehicles, you're not going to be satisfied with the 3.0si. Sometimes I wish it had more grunt... don't need it all the time, would be a waste hauling kids everywhere, but some of the time I feel like it needs more pickup. DS mode would work, but I'm not going to bothered doing that here and there. I wonder how the M drivers handle it - how often they flick that M button.
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'08 X5 3.0si - Alpine White / Saddle Brown interior Specs: Sport Pkg, Premium Pkg, Tech Pkg, Comfort Access, Aero Kit, Style 433 staggered 20s on Conti DWS Mods: Carbon 35 tint, LED angel eyes, GP Thunder 7500k fogs, H&R 20mm/25mm spacers, clear reflectors, gunsmoke-tinted taillights Coded: Digital speedo, windows/sunroof/tailgate close via keyfob X5 pics at Flickr |
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I think 4.8 is more appropriate engine for the heavy car like X5 and you will have more fun to drive it over the years. Friend of mine just bought 2011 3.5i and his MPG in NYC is about 15mpg. My 4.8i is 13mpg. Not a big difference, but much more fun with 8 cyl.
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From what I've read a lot of those with the 3.0 wished they went with the 4.8. Coming from a 550 there was no way I would have got the 3.0. The X5 is heavy.
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2007 X5 4.8i | Grey Ex, Black Int | Premium - Sport - Tech Packages | Adaptive Headlights | Bluetooth | Park Assist/Back Up Camera and Monitor | Panoramic Roof | Xenon Headlights | Hill Descent Control | Stability Control |Adaptive Cruise Control | Rear Climate Package| Front\Rear Stabilizer Bars | Dual Exhaust System | Third Row Seating | Mods: Sprint Booster V2, Black Matte Grilles, GP Thunder H8, H11 8500k Bulbs. |
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4.8 give mores power and fun, with poorer fuel economy and reliability.
3.0 has better fuel economy and reliability, but less power and less fun. BMW I-6 engines are sweeter engines than BMW V-8's, in my opinion, but the X5 is a very heavy vehicle. Your choice. Key thing with any used BMW is low mileage and previous good care. I personally would not buy a used X5 with more than 40-50K on it, I'd pay more for a low mileage one or save my pennies to buy a new one with 4 years of warranty. |
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Is the 4.8 different in the E70 than the E53? If so, I get 19.8 over 20K miles, should i expect to see a big variance?
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2009 E70 White w/black int 2006 E53 X5 4.8is Sold 2000 SVT Cobra R #193 2003 SVT Mustang convertible |
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19.8! wow! i never seen those numbers in the city. calm highway cruising maybe
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engines are the same. tranny is different and 07 and up x5 is bigger and heavier
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2007 4.8i X5 - Monaco Blue/Beige Sport - Tech - Cold Weather - Rear Entertainment - 3rd Row Seats - Premium Sound - Rear Climate |
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