Thread: Bmw X5
View Single Post
  #18  
Old 09-22-2006, 09:05 AM
Rybar's Avatar
Rybar Rybar is offline
Lateral-g Supporting Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Burnaby, BC, Canada
Posts: 3,190
Thanks: 0
Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by mstennes
What are the differences between a 4.4 and a 4.8? Can you tweak the engine for a few more ponies? How about towing? I have a Mastercraft X30, will it do it fine or should I just use the Super Duty's? I'm looking at a 4.4 with the sport package, premium package, Nav, Panoramic Sun Roof Anyway should I get the extended warranty and service on a lease? What custom tire and wheel combo would you advise? offset, size?
Thanks,
Mike
I also agree that the 4.6/4.8 isn't worth the extra money. You can swap out the wheels (like I did, factory 4.6 20's) and add the front/rear skirts and make the 4.4 look like a 4.8/4.6 quite easily. As fas as I know those are the only cosmetic differences besides badges and the actual larger engine. The X30 is a big boat, I would probably still use your super duty to tow. But I don't know towing specs on the X5 which I assume would be alot as it tows my sea-doo like nothing. Also the ride is stiff, but like SW said it handles and stops like a car. By far the most fun you can have driving an SUV.
__________________
1969 CAMARO RS
HKE 383 LS1-T56 Dyno results: 496 rwhp 469 rwtq
Lateral-G Feature Page
Project pics of my '69
Camaro Performers Magazine Feature
Reply With Quote