The New 4.8 V8
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Has anyone noticed that the new V8 engine cover in the 550i/750i looks like a prize fighter/boxer raising his arms in victory. (The BMW logo plate is his head) 
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Originally Posted by 530iii' date='Aug 9 2005, 07:51 PM
Has anyone noticed that the new V8 engine cover in the 550i/750i looks like a prize fighter/boxer raising his arms in victory. (The BMW logo plate is his head)
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Thanks for the pic E60Speed! 
The 4.8 V8 has been out since the 04 X5 4.8is so as far as reliability it should be OK right? Will the 550i have the same tranny as the X5 4.8is?
The 550i is very tempting considering the performance increase. (rumoured sub 5 second 0 to 60 time) Decisions, decisions, decisions!
The 4.8 V8 has been out since the 04 X5 4.8is so as far as reliability it should be OK right? Will the 550i have the same tranny as the X5 4.8is?
The 550i is very tempting considering the performance increase. (rumoured sub 5 second 0 to 60 time) Decisions, decisions, decisions!
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Originally Posted by 530iii' date='Aug 12 2005, 05:58 PM
Thanks for the pic E60Speed!
The 4.8 V8 has been out since the 04 X5 4.8is so as far as reliability it should be OK right? Will the 550i have the same tranny as the X5 4.8is?
The 550i is very tempting considering the performance increase. (rumoured sub 5 second 0 to 60 time) Decisions, decisions, decisions!
The 4.8 V8 has been out since the 04 X5 4.8is so as far as reliability it should be OK right? Will the 550i have the same tranny as the X5 4.8is?
The 550i is very tempting considering the performance increase. (rumoured sub 5 second 0 to 60 time) Decisions, decisions, decisions!
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The tranny is the similar ( slight change to base model, but 545i also used a similar one )
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530iii-as a former 530 owner who moved up to a 545, I would highly recommend the upgrade if you can afford the insurance (and the gas).Worth every penny IMHO. ED will save you big time $$, of course.
