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2008 BMW X5 SUV 4.8i 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl 6A)
A real driving machine
 I have been an Acura/Honda owner for the past 7 cars but the MDX was just too ugly so that forced me to look around.  I am so delighted I found the X5.  It is a monster in the 4.8.  Very classy, clean design inside especially.  3rd row seat is a waste.  Literally I have not opened it up yet.  The tech on the X5 nav etc is about 90% as good as Acura but the MDX ride does not compare.  The 4.8 is a race car and races through fuel to be sure.  Even with the 4.8, sport package - pretty much loaded it still does not have power lift gate.  That is a little lame.