Looking at a 2004 4.4i X5 got questions. Help
 

I have a 2001 3.0 and am looking at a 2004 4.4. Need to know if the gas MPG is the same. I have heard that the 2004 4.4 has a 6 speed tras, and the vanos is different. Also is the X-drive system much better than the all wheel on my 2001. What about power? is it much better?

GAs milage on the 4.4 is bout the same as a 3.0 and has loads of power. I would go for the 4.4.

X drive is better tech, however the car does not behave like the pre X drive cars, some think it is more boaring ride.
I like it, it is more stable, you can corner in higher speeds, and so on.

4.4i all the way

I like my 2004 4.4 it gets ok milage, about the same as the 3.0, be sure to get CPO. In the second half of 2004 bluetooth became standard.

On the brochure, the 4.4 gets the same city mileage (16) as the 3.0 but actually gets one better on the freeway (22 vs 21 on the 3.0) so how crazy is that!

Get the 4.4!

Thanks for all the advice! Keep it coming! I am feel like the 4.4i is the way to go!

How about an '04 4.8?

4.8 also gives about the same milage and is alot better.

Here is the deal help me decide. Looking at a 2004 4.4i sport with 48k miles, or a 2004 3.0 sport with 44k miles, the 3.0 is $1k more but is certified. Should I still go for the 4.4?