Test drove 3.0 today... disappointed w/ power

[delirium]

I test drove a 2007 x5 3.0 today and I was very disappointed with the power that it had or actually the lack of power... the SUV struggled to gain speed while getting on the freeway & was very noisy doing so.. also it shifted up & down a few times trying to settle in at fwy. speeds... even oon surface roads, i step on the gas & it just does not go... well it does, but very slowly, until it decides to downshift & slam my head into the headrest! The test drive was bad & I am not considering the 3.0 in its current form any longer... now i have to test drive the 4.8...

PS, anyone else notice that there is a delay or hesitation when you step on the gas from a complete stop?

[fatboyoz]

You can lead them to the diesel, but you can't make them drink!!!!!

[Quicksilver]

I don't believe Diesels will arrive in California until 2008/2009 and at this point it has not been confirmed that the diesels will include X5's. When they do arrive i will be seriously looking at a 5 series.

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Originally Posted by fatboyoz

You can lead them to the diesel, but you can't make them drink!!!!!

[AzNMpower32]

Yea, after driving the 4.8i, I feel the V8 is the more worthwhile way to go. Just skimp on the options and it'll be within pricepoint of a loaded 3.0si anyway. The I6 is probably more potent in the lighter X3 anyway.

[X5FX]

I have zero isues w/ power (or lack of) in my 3.0...quite fast actually. I have never been in a situation where I couldnt accelerate out of traffic, and I drive pretty hard.

[delirium]

Originally Posted by X5FX

I have zero isues w/ power (or lack of) in my 3.0...quite fast actually. I have never been in a situation where I couldnt accelerate out of traffic, and I drive pretty hard.

Well, it will go eventually, but i feel that you just really have to drive it really hard to do so, and it is not smooth when yo have to drive it that way..

[dr.jay]

I also think it is underpowered!!

[X5FX]

Originally Posted by delirium

Well, it will go eventually, but i feel that you just really have to drive it really hard to do so, and it is not smooth when yo have to drive it that way..

have you driven one?? Not smooth...sorry not correct!

[Quicksilver]

Check out post #1

Originally Posted by X5FX

have you driven one??

[JCL]

Originally Posted by delirium

Well, it will go eventually, but i feel that you just really have to drive it really hard to do so, and it is not smooth when yo have to drive it that way..

I interpret that as the car is not smooth (jerky, etc) as that doesn't sound like the engine, especially compared to the unbalanced V8. OK, that is a little harsh, it is a pretty smooth V8, but it is impossible for a V8 to be as smooth as a 6 or a 12.

If there was a hesitation in the throttle, lack of power, and jerky shifting I would suspect that this was a very low mileage vehicle, that hadn't learned your driving behaviour yet (throttle, and shifting have learning routines). Either that, or the vehicle had a mechanical problem.

There isn't that much difference between the 3.0 and the 4.8 if you are used to your 911; you may want to wait and see what the X6 is like with much more power than the current 4.8 (it is rumoured to be a twin turbo V8)