Any regrets getting a 3.0i instead of a 4.8i?
 

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Any members regret getting a 3.0i instead of a 4.8i?

Does your 3.0i satisfy your HP needs?

well judging by the other cars in your stable, i bet you would feel underpowered in the 3.0, unless you accept it as a vehicle for different uses.
our 3.0 is a family hauler and although its a little revvy i think the power meets our reasonable needs. runs great on the hwy with the step in M mode too.

I test drove both and chose the 3.0si because the 4.8i wasn't worth the extra $8k+ in my opinion. On top of that I would've skimped on some options. It certainly had a lot of go to it but that's where it ends. The difference in fuel economy and the premium wasn't worth what I experienced. They are essentially the same car except the engine obviously... and I'll be hauling a kid around anyway.

Now if it were the 3.0si vs. 3.0sd, I'd pay up to $4k for the difference. Better fuel economy too.

test drove both... no regrets whatsoever!!

power is more than my previous landcruiser and E53... good pickup, strong on freeways, quiet, and very stable... no complaints there..

change to the titanium griles and 4.8 exhaust tips and it's perfect!

No regrets here! This is my second 07' X5 as my first was totaled. I immediately ordered another X5 3.0. I agree with jago that this vehicle is what it is and will be used by me accordingly. I did however lease my X5 for 2 years in the hopes that the diesel will be available by the conclusion of my lease.

You are used to HP so not sure you would like the 3.0. I have an M5 and an M3 and I got the 4.8i. Glad I did. It is a heavy vehicle but moves quite nicely with the extra hp. Gas mileage, not much difference between the two to give up on the power. I also tow a boat so the 3.0 really wasn't feasible. You won't be unhappy with the 4.8i but you might be with the 3.0.

No regrets but yesterday I was on Hwy 50 on my way to Lake Tahoe and during a passsing situation and during the last climb up to the summit I felt underpowered. I did have 6 people in the car and it was packed full.

Is it true that the 3.0 uses 20% less gas than the 4.8?

Finally, I do not tow and have a 2 year lease and as mentioned here I was able to get a fully loaded 3.0 for what a less optioned 4.8 would have cost.

^ did you try DS mode? Shift the lever over to the left... it provides better acceleration since it plays with the gears/revs.

This is a very subjective question and strictly depends on your needs and desires.

I would highly suggest you test drive both. If cost isn't a factor then I would go with the 4.8. Based on your other cars, I gather your someone who likes performance cars?

The 4.8 still puts a smile on my face!

I have been "playing" with the DS shift. It makes a difference and makes the car even more fun to drive. I did not try it in the mountains but will in the return trip.