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Towing with an E70 4.8 vs E53 4.4?
So I was wondering if anyone here had ever gone from a 4.4 to a 4.8 and how much more pulling torque was available. I'd really like to stick with an X5 but may have to look at some 2 and 3 yr old Touareg turbodiesels, or even a Yukon Denali.
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How about a vehicle made for towing so you don't put added stress on the X? Just my opinion, I haven't done any research on the specific topic at hand. However, I do have some experience with full size SUV's, pickups and mid-size SUV's with towing. The FS SUV's and pickups always outperform the midsize ones. Perhaps you can pickup a dedicated used pickup for towing for cheap?
I have never towed with my 4.8 but I'd feel much more comfortable with a full size truck rather than my X... Good luck! |
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Not sure for the 4.8, but the 3.5D has enough power to pull 6k lbs easily
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So yes, an X5 is a compromise. But it's such a nice SUV to drive when not towing. I'd considered keeping the E53 as my daily driver and getting rid of my 528 instead but then I remind myself that it doesn't make sense to have to fuel hungry SUVs. Unfortunately all roads keep leading back to a full size American SUV like a Yukon Denali with the 6.0L engine.
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I'm sure it does with the sequential twin turbos. But I've set a budget of $35K for myself and can't get into a used 35D for less than probably $43-45K.
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