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Re: I've decided on the BMW X5, but which one? (archive)
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Posted by X5 -SC on January 22, 2001 at 08:15:19:

In Reply to: I've decided on the BMW X5, but which one? posted by Thomas Yi on January 21, 2001 at 20:46:59:

As you probably know by now, the difference between the 4.4 and the 3.0 is about $10K. That is after the 3.0 is appointed with the options that make it comparable, like premium package, sport package, activity package...

Anyway, I would argue that the primary difference is in torque and towing ability. There's no question that the 4.4 has more get-up-and-go but the 3.0 is no slouch. I have driven 4 different 3.0s and I am always amazed by it's peppiness and handling. In fact, the only difference in the handling of the 4.4 and 3.0 is wheel/tire related. Otherwise they are similar in handling and appointment.

My $.02



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