Just picked up our new X5 w/Sport Package a couple days ago.
Very smooth, riding on the 19 inch wheels and tires. Haven't had a chance to put the 4.8i through it's paces, but seems promising so far. I'll reserve judgment on the tires until it's broken in, and I can push it.
I was actually impressed with the look underhood, a rarity these days, where it's typically a plastic boring cover.
Well, not too shabby an airbox, IMHO. And some nice looking functional air intake tubes also.
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2008 BMW X5, 4.8i Sport (Our Family Hauler)
2006 Ford GT, Heffner Pulley, Heffner Tune, Accufab Exhaust, Ford Racing SSK, Halon Fire Suppression, Crow 6 Point Harnesses, Setrab Transaxle Cooler
2006 Dinan Mini Cooper S, Dinan Valved Koni Shocks, Eibach Springs, Dinan 3 Piece Forged Wheels, Dinan 15% reduction Supercharger pulley Kit, Dinan CAI, Dinan Exhaust, Dinan Stage V Software, Alta Intercooler, LSD, Sport Package
2001 M5, Carbon Black Metallic, LOTS of mods, gone but fondly remembered
Dyno 395.5 rwhp
2004 BMW K12S, Nurburgring Test Ride Event, 1 of 4 USA Test Riders selected
BMWs Sold: 1987 535is, 1997 M3 Sedan, 2000 K1200RS, 2000 R1200C, 1997 328i Sedan, 2004 R1100S BMW Boxer Cup Replika #3/300, 01 M5
Last edited by Ronin M5; 9th November 2007 at 21:04.
Congrats on the car!! nice to see the GT in the last pic!
Thanks Dteray and 7 speed,
Enjoying the new ride. Will give more detailed feedback later - it's my wife's primary ride, so I don't drive it that often, and when I do, the family is often in the car, so the rides are only slightly spirited.
I was surprised that BMW didn't change the look more with the refresh, but it's still a nice looking car, and at least they didn't mess it up. I really like the front of the car, the grille, hood, etc.
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2008 BMW X5, 4.8i Sport (Our Family Hauler)
2006 Ford GT, Heffner Pulley, Heffner Tune, Accufab Exhaust, Ford Racing SSK, Halon Fire Suppression, Crow 6 Point Harnesses, Setrab Transaxle Cooler
2006 Dinan Mini Cooper S, Dinan Valved Koni Shocks, Eibach Springs, Dinan 3 Piece Forged Wheels, Dinan 15% reduction Supercharger pulley Kit, Dinan CAI, Dinan Exhaust, Dinan Stage V Software, Alta Intercooler, LSD, Sport Package
2001 M5, Carbon Black Metallic, LOTS of mods, gone but fondly remembered
Dyno 395.5 rwhp
2004 BMW K12S, Nurburgring Test Ride Event, 1 of 4 USA Test Riders selected
BMWs Sold: 1987 535is, 1997 M3 Sedan, 2000 K1200RS, 2000 R1200C, 1997 328i Sedan, 2004 R1100S BMW Boxer Cup Replika #3/300, 01 M5
I'm jealous of those who lives in the warmer climate part of the country.
I had to swap out the 20s today and swear to god. I think I have to make an appointment with my chiropractor tomorrow. The 20s ARE HEAVY.
RoninM5, does your transmission seems a bit jerky to you by any chance?
Mine is not jerky- but it wants to hold gears a bit too long. Never thought Id say that about an autobox- but going up a little hill- it grabs a nice low gear. Thats good- but then it stays there- thats a little annoying.
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All the best,
Jerry 00 Z8 Jet Black/Red Sport / some others
Seems smoother than the '04 Cayenne S transmission, but still less than 700 miles on the X5.
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2008 BMW X5, 4.8i Sport (Our Family Hauler)
2006 Ford GT, Heffner Pulley, Heffner Tune, Accufab Exhaust, Ford Racing SSK, Halon Fire Suppression, Crow 6 Point Harnesses, Setrab Transaxle Cooler
2006 Dinan Mini Cooper S, Dinan Valved Koni Shocks, Eibach Springs, Dinan 3 Piece Forged Wheels, Dinan 15% reduction Supercharger pulley Kit, Dinan CAI, Dinan Exhaust, Dinan Stage V Software, Alta Intercooler, LSD, Sport Package
2001 M5, Carbon Black Metallic, LOTS of mods, gone but fondly remembered
Dyno 395.5 rwhp
2004 BMW K12S, Nurburgring Test Ride Event, 1 of 4 USA Test Riders selected
BMWs Sold: 1987 535is, 1997 M3 Sedan, 2000 K1200RS, 2000 R1200C, 1997 328i Sedan, 2004 R1100S BMW Boxer Cup Replika #3/300, 01 M5
I had to swap out the 20s today and swear to god. I think I have to make an appointment with my chiropractor tomorrow. The 20s ARE HEAVY.
I used to feel the same way after swapping the 19' back and forth on my Cayenne S for the 18's when I would go off roading.
I was thinking, man, I never used to get this tired swapping wheels. But back in college, it was like 15 inch wheels on a Rabbit GTI...
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2008 BMW X5, 4.8i Sport (Our Family Hauler)
2006 Ford GT, Heffner Pulley, Heffner Tune, Accufab Exhaust, Ford Racing SSK, Halon Fire Suppression, Crow 6 Point Harnesses, Setrab Transaxle Cooler
2006 Dinan Mini Cooper S, Dinan Valved Koni Shocks, Eibach Springs, Dinan 3 Piece Forged Wheels, Dinan 15% reduction Supercharger pulley Kit, Dinan CAI, Dinan Exhaust, Dinan Stage V Software, Alta Intercooler, LSD, Sport Package
2001 M5, Carbon Black Metallic, LOTS of mods, gone but fondly remembered
Dyno 395.5 rwhp
2004 BMW K12S, Nurburgring Test Ride Event, 1 of 4 USA Test Riders selected
BMWs Sold: 1987 535is, 1997 M3 Sedan, 2000 K1200RS, 2000 R1200C, 1997 328i Sedan, 2004 R1100S BMW Boxer Cup Replika #3/300, 01 M5
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