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Best over the road SUV ever
DAVID WHITNEY, 04/13/2009
BMW X5 4.8is AWD 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have owned the previous generation of this M-group or Alpina engineered (I have heard both cited by sources that might know!) truck (the 4.6is) and a 2004 4.4i and have driven all of the competing SUV's, and only the 4.6 comes close to this as a sporty driver on the road. All the other brands of wannabes suffer from excessive truckishness; even the Porsche has obvious huge unsprung weight that compromises its on road handling. The lesser bimmers, including new generation vehicles, are simply outclassed in terms of braking, handling, power delivery and ESPECIALLY steering--the engine speed sensitive system feels like a truck, the vehicle-speed sensitive system on the 4.8 like a real BMW!
Best over the road SUV
David WHITNEY, 11/05/2008
BMW X5 4.8is AWD 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 6A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
I have test driven all the major players in the sport SUV category and this remains the best for those that do not plan to drive off road. DO NOT confuse this vehicle with the much more pedestrian 3.0, 4.4 or current 4.8. This is the "M" of the SUV line and the steering, suspension and brakes were all seriously massaged by either the M group or Alpina to make this vehicle handle and drive like no other truck to date. The Porsche is impressive, but huge unsprung weight assures that it will never have the nimble, car-like feel of this vehicle.
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4.8is
mike, 01/16/2007
BMW X5 4.8is AWD 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I've owned a 4.4 prior to the 4.8is. The the difference is fun. Knowing you have muscle under the hood is exhilarating. Handling is superb.
The Dragon of SUVs
Bimman, 03/16/2005
BMW X5 4.8is AWD 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I picked up my 4.8is at the BMW performance center what a treat. A must do for all BMW perfomance buyers. Drove back to NJ and I'll say this SAV has the mustard of a M5 and more. With the comfort seats installed an eleven hour drive seemed like 2 hours. Average mpg was 19.2 at 85 mph Awesome performance and handling. The best auto I've driven in years.
Awesome
Lorne, 11/14/2005
BMW X5 4.8is AWD 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This vehicle has style, class, and enough horses under the engine to do what ever you would like. It's very versatile. One day I'm going to business meeting and next I'm pulling a 6600lbs boat to go fishing.