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Originally Posted by BlackX5
Can Someone tell me the mechanical differences between these 2 vehicles? I see tail lights and 1 has a rear display. I wonder which has been taken care of the best. The 2011 has almost as many miles as the 2007 but the price difference is almost double. Why?
The 2011 has 40 more hp. Is that all? Are these 2 totally different engines? But even 360hp is alot. So.. Is it that .uch better? Like double the price? Usually people who put on a lot of miles quickly tend to not change the oil as often. So i dunno about the 2011. Maybe the 2007 was taken care of better?
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/5466976014.html
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/5466981325.html
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These vehicles plummet in value as the years pass, so one being 4 years older means it's worth quite a bit less. And there's some notable differences…
While they're the same bodystyle/chassis (E70), they are quite different - the 2011-2013 models are known as LCI (Life Cycle Impulse - BMW lingo for mid-life updates). For the E70 LCI, the updates weren't the typical bumper/wheel/trim updates, they included updated engines and transmissions (diesel got all the other LCI updates - no change to engine/transmission).
2007-2010 the V8 was badged 4.8i (4.8L naturally aspirated V8 - 350 HP/350 TQ)
2011-2013 the V8 was badged xDrive50i (4.4L twin turbo - 400 HP/450 TQ)
The 2011+ also got the updated 8 speed automatic (vs. a 6 speed).
Other updates includes the LED rear tails lights, updated bumpers, etc. 2012 & 2013 models will have the LED coronas.
Sounds like you need to do some research
These vehicles came equipped a million different ways (very different from your Acura…but maybe you have prior BMW ownership experience?) - if your particular about packages/options you should probably get familiar with a BMW VIN decoder if you aren't already. Or you could ask here if you're not sure
I'd personally get one with the Sport or M Sport package (M Sport would be 2011-2013 only). Also, that 2011 says it's a Sport but it's not - has the 20" Sport wheels (style 214) but it has the non-sport steering wheel, no fender flares, and chrome window trim (Sport & M Sport would have black). It does have the multi-contour seats (sounds like they're even ventilated) which is a big plus.
The '07 is a Sport model and has Adaptive Drive - that's a big plus!
Oh, and welcome to the forum!