My friend has a 2011 wrx yea its fast but its very cheap especially the interior it lacks quality compared to the x5 or any bmw for that matter its like a tin can.

If you have a mid-life crisis, I would buy something other than a Subaru...just keep driving the 4.8 beast

Can't hurt take a test drive......................

Reviving a very old thread..

Since this post I replaced the 325XI Wagon with a 2013 CT200H F sport, fearing Gas prices spiking up... :-(

X5 4.8is still lives and i continue to dump $$ into it as most of the work is done by mechanic, I have since replaced the air suspension with Strutmasters Suspension and I think it's been a good option as it rides the same as air suspension in regular mode, not sure how it will feel if i load up the X with lot of stuff as the sir suspension do fill up more to keep the X5 level even under increased load.

BTW - I was in outerbanks last year and wanted to go on the Beach to see the Wild Horses and was told not too cause the X could get stuck, anyone venture out on the Sand with the X5?

My suggestion is if you want better information why visit a forum that knows?
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Not all sand is created equal and a particular driving skill is needed to get around in the sand. Also what tires you are running will make a big difference.

In short there is no one answer but here is an example-- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=178vibdC-dU

Thank You bcredliner

Yes tires could be it, I have Continental ExtremeContact DWS, I never have driven on Sand either so I do not have that Skill. I did not venture much and was not stuck, I was told by the ranger not to push it :-) so i just went back.