Difference between black and white.
 

Literally. These two are identical in price. But the '06 has lower mileage, while the '05 has a V8. Decisions, decisions. I will say that I drove a 3.0 today and the power was ok, but nowhere near the umph my 740iL has. But then again, there's gas mileage to consider. My commute is 100 miles r/t.

Thoughts?
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Alpine white X5's are the best looking. :P It's a year newer with considerable lower milage. 3.0's are still faster than your average car. I say go with the '06!

It's strange; I usually don't like white cars, but that X5 with the sand interior is sweet looking. And that mileage difference would get me another 6 months under warranty. I'd miss the power, but maybe I'd drive a little saner. :confused:

If you're spending 40k, go for the 4.4i with the sports package. You'll also get the titanium grill and many upgrades.

did I mention you get all these standard in the 4.4i? 6 gears, adaptive xenon, parking sensors, valvetronic (better fuel mileage than the 3.0i)...

and 4 mufflers and the 4.4i badge ;)

I really like the X5 in white. But if you like the V8, then well, get the V8.

i'd go V8 if they're the same price

Drive them both back to back and make up your own mind.

I drove both the 3.0 first and then 4.4 straight after, same roads same day and they are like chalk and cheese. 3.0 feels slow compared to the 4.4i. The 4.4 just does it easy, the 3.0 knows its hauling weight.

4.4 has better fuel economy and a much better resale value too boot.

Pop quiz:

How many posts do you see saying "I have the V8 but gees I wished I had the 3.0 l instead"

Answer: = 0

Bingo.

Test drive them, then decide :thumbup: