03-24-2012, 10:10 PM | #1 |
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Thoughts on X5 4.8i
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I'm in the market for a used x5, and just wanted some input on the 4.8i. Wanted the extra power, but I'm concerned with the ride comfort of the sports package option. Any input or suggestions would be much appreciated |
03-25-2012, 07:02 PM | #3 | |
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The seating is pretty firm but I don't really think that it affects the ride that much though. Some people, including my wife, said they prefer the premium package seats. When I bought mine, it was possible to get sports package and add the premium seats but the price differentail to do that was ridiculous so not sure if you'll find many of those. |
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03-25-2012, 08:06 PM | #4 |
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Ride is not the harsh, IMO. Love the power and the sound. Great vehicle.
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As for harsh suspension on the 4.8. I thought it was a bit rough when I had it. Now I have a 50i with standard suspension and couldn't be more disappointed. It is terribly soft and sloppy. Feels like I'm driving a Buick Roadmaster with hot seats. |
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03-28-2012, 09:27 PM | #7 | |
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I'm still loving my E70 4.8i sport package. i have 2 kids, honda odyssey and 4.8i. So yesterday, i took my 4.8i to trade for used e92 m3 cause i thought i only need one big vehicle for family and a daily drive. After i tested drive m3 for 15 minutes, i feel in love with it. Great handling, fast car, dct transmission is amazing. i went back home and took my wife over to see the m3 again, so we can make decision. But we got there and looked at my x5 inside and outside again. we decided to keep my e70 4.8i, and saving for the x5m (may be getting one on this summer) or wait for the new X5 F15. |
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03-30-2012, 01:33 AM | #9 |
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I bought a X5 4.8iS and I LOVED that thing. I wanted a Cayenne being a Porsche guy SO bad but that 4.8iS would NOT let me move over. At the time it was JUST as good ad the Cayenne S and better built. And the X5 was better looking. Its a KILLER truck and I kept it until I sold it.....TO MY SON!!! I didnt want it to go. And EVEN then it took a X5M to move it out of my garage!
So look..... Find one and ENJOY!!!!
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03-31-2012, 08:07 AM | #10 |
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I just picked up an 08 4.8i yesterday. It has sport with adaptive drive, tech, premium, cold weather and comfort access packages with active steering and dynamic lighting. What an awesome vehicle! The ride is amazing. Not harsh at all. I love the sport suspension. It's my first bimmer and it absolutely won't be my last!
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My only complaint is the Run Flat Tires - a lot of road noise coming from them - especially noticeable now that I have switched from my soft winter setup to the summers! Suspension is fantastic in these vehicles, though. I came from an e92 M3 and the X5 is (almost) as fun in the corners. Kind of miss the power, nimbleness, and high-revving engine sometimes...
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04-03-2012, 01:40 PM | #12 |
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Fortunately mine came with bridgestone street tires and a spare. No road noise and I cannot get over how well this thing corners. Those 315s in the rear are monsters! I've had many high end sports cars and wasn't expecting this station wagon on steroids to handle near as well as it does but it's seriously more fun to drive than anything I've ever owned. The steering really is intuitive. It definitely is taking some getting used to as far as how heavy the steering is at low speed. I'm definitely glad I have the active steering. It would be a beast without it!
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