I6 or V8

[ekimv65]

I had an 04 4.4 and loved it, if I hadn't had the need to have 7 seats, I would have never sold it. Don't EVER buy a Land Rover, what a piece of SHIT!

I have been looking for quite some time, there are a great many I6's for the right prices, but really want the V8! I don't know if its worth going to the 4.8, I have muscle cars for tracking and touring, but, I drive 30K a year and need something that holds me in the car like the sport seats that are in the X5.

I also would like to upgrade the exhaust, if it breaths better, it runs more efficient and performs better! Beside I want it to sound a little better!

If anyone knows of anyone who has an 06 X5 4.4 that has been well maintained, let them know I am interested.

[ekimv65]

Good friend that gets me TOYO's below cost.

[1stE53]

Originally Posted by ekimv65

I had an 04 4.4 and loved it, if I hadn't had the need to have 7 seats, I would have never sold it. Don't EVER buy a Land Rover, what a piece of SHIT!

I have been looking for quite some time, there are a great many I6's for the right prices, but really want the V8! I don't know if its worth going to the 4.8, I have muscle cars for tracking and touring, but, I drive 30K a year and need something that holds me in the car like the sport seats that are in the X5.

I also would like to upgrade the exhaust, if it breaths better, it runs more efficient and performs better! Beside I want it to sound a little better!

If anyone knows of anyone who has an 06 X5 4.4 that has been well maintained, let them know I am interested.

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...tml#post734119

Look at post number 27

[ekimv65]

Yeah, but, he is looking to sell for mid 28's methinks.

[chilliwilli]

Originally Posted by 1stE53

Maybe the purchase price initially doesn't matter as much. If one still wants to think of the long run in maintenance costs, then this question makes perfect sense. Just think of the cost of tyres alone from I6 to V8

Sorry...makes no sense if money isn't a hindrance.

[JCL]

Originally Posted by dragoncoach

I don't think this poll makes any sense. If money were no object, one would almost always buy a V8. Why would you buy a I6 if you don't care about money?

Money not being an object is not the same as saying one doesn't care about money. I do care about money, but it wasn't a hindrance to choosing the vehicle I actually wanted.

One buys an I6 because the BMW inline six (in almost any version) is simply one of the best, classic, modern era engines. You get a chance to own an incredible engine. The V8 is fine, but it simply isn't in the same class as the inline six. An inline six is inherently balanced, giving it a turbine smoothness that you simply can't get with a V8, with its inherent imbalance. Some people like the rumble of the V8, but that is just another way of saying imbalanced power strokes.

Money was no real object for me, and I chose the I6. It wasn't specifically for purchase price, or maintenance price, or fuel economy, although those are all better with the I6. When I got the 535, I was buying the engine, and I just chose which BMW car to get that engine delivered in. I chose it over the V10 in the M5, which had the same body style.

If money were truly no object, one would not buy a V8, but rather a V12, which is an inherently balanced engine. Not necessarily practicaly, but a solid design choice. The V8 is simply 2/3 of a V12, so it can't really be called the ultimate anything.

[Brit6]

Exactly what i was thinking!!

Originally Posted by JCL

Money not being an object is not the same as saying one doesn't care about money. I do care about money, but it wasn't a hindrance to choosing the vehicle I actually wanted.

One buys an I6 because the BMW inline six (in almost any version) is simply one of the best, classic, modern era engines. You get a chance to own an incredible engine. The V8 is fine, but it simply isn't in the same class as the inline six. An inline six is inherently balanced, giving it a turbine smoothness that you simply can't get with a V8, with its inherent imbalance. Some people like the rumble of the V8, but that is just another way of saying imbalanced power strokes.

Money was no real object for me, and I chose the I6. It wasn't specifically for purchase price, or maintenance price, or fuel economy, although those are all better with the I6. When I got the 535, I was buying the engine, and I just chose which BMW car to get that engine delivered in. I chose it over the V10 in the M5, which had the same body style.

If money were truly no object, one would not buy a V8, but rather a V12, which is an inherently balanced engine. Not necessarily practicaly, but a solid design choice. The V8 is simply 2/3 of a V12, so it can't really be called the ultimate anything.

[ekimv65]

I just found an 05 4.8is for $23800 with 77 rounds on it, any cause for concern? It was a 1 owner and local.

Thanks much for all of your wisdom!!!

[faz]

Originally Posted by JCL

If money were truly no object, one would not buy a V8, but rather a V12, which is an inherently balanced engine. Not necessarily practicaly, but a solid design choice. The V8 is simply 2/3 of a V12, so it can't really be called the ultimate anything.

This is exactly what a friend of mine ended up doing, partly due to my advice, when he chose a SL600 over a SL55 AMG a few years ago. What a sweet engine that is.

[1stE53]

Originally Posted by JCL

Money not being an object is not the same as saying one doesn't care about money. I do care about money, but it wasn't a hindrance to choosing the vehicle I actually wanted.

One buys an I6 because the BMW inline six (in almost any version) is simply one of the best, classic, modern era engines. You get a chance to own an incredible engine. The V8 is fine, but it simply isn't in the same class as the inline six. An inline six is inherently balanced, giving it a turbine smoothness that you simply can't get with a V8, with its inherent imbalance. Some people like the rumble of the V8, but that is just another way of saying imbalanced power strokes.

Money was no real object for me, and I chose the I6. It wasn't specifically for purchase price, or maintenance price, or fuel economy, although those are all better with the I6. When I got the 535, I was buying the engine, and I just chose which BMW car to get that engine delivered in. I chose it over the V10 in the M5, which had the same body style.

If money were truly no object, one would not buy a V8, but rather a V12, which is an inherently balanced engine. Not necessarily practicaly, but a solid design choice. The V8 is simply 2/3 of a V12, so it can't really be called the ultimate anything.

Absolutely spot on . That imbalance of a V8 is why F1 drivers did not like the moves from a smooth running V10 @ 22K RPM and now a limited vibrate like hell V8. I can't believe how smooth my I6 is. Thank you for making me feel better about purchasing this engine. So far everyone who knows even a small bit about BMW has told me the same thing about he I6.