Just bought 2003 BMW X5 4.6is with 93K miles and unbeliavable condition

[BMW540san]

I wasn't really shopping for a car but I simply couldn't pass on this. I've had it on my lift for an hour and the only thing I found was typical power steering hoses leak and VC gaskets starting to leak again in the back even though they've replaced fairly recently.

Clean carfax, 2 owner southern car with all records (I have 22k in receipts not counting tires and brakes) It has recent alternator, valley pan, 2 window regulators, new tires and brakes (front and back) upper TC cover gaskets and I'm forgetting few items. I

t pulls and drives so smooth and caries its weight very graciously. The interior is extremely well kept and Alcantra headliner and rest of interior is top notch. 340 HP at 5700 rpm and 350 lb/ft at 3700 rpm. The best part is that I paid $11.3K for it.

[JimLev]

Look very clean, how about some engine shots with the top cover removed........want to see what tools I need to bring with me to swap cams, LOL, J/K.

So is your wife's 528 going up for sale?

[nikatkimber]

Jealous! I wanted one of those when we got my wife's Acura MDX, but tire prices turned me off. And gas mileage.

[crdiscoverer]

Do they come stock with that tach a la M5? Me likes!

That thing is mint, btw. I'm specially impressed by the driver's seat leather condition.

[Alpinweiss E30]

Nice find. Sounds like you got a great deal.

[RVAE34]

Awesome!! Love the X5 with the M sport package. Well done!!

[BimmerBreaker]

I don't think that is an Alcantara headliner is it? Regardless, very nice car. Just an X5M without the badge, great little SUV's. I'm partial to the cloth interior though

Do they come stock with that tach a la M5? Me likes!

The 4.6is and 4.8is both got tachs like that Similar to the M5 cluster without the M badge and with italicized text. Also has the RPM warning lights and oil temp gauge

[che13]

Great find - I looked at a few of them when I was looking for my 540 Msport. I couldn't find one that wasn't high mileage and ended up with the e39 instead. I always loved these since they came out. Congrats!

[philly98540]

Nice find Z. Total cream puff!!! The paint and interior are mint. Working on it will be easy after the E39's. Great choice. Gas will cost, but anything with space gets pretty lousy mileage, unless you go diesel. Good luck with it.

You selling the other truck or the wifes E39?

[Qsilver7]

See ya on the e53 forums...don't forget to check out http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/ ...it's one of the better e53 X5 forums with lots of FAQS, How To's, & Articles (see the links along the top of the page for historical info etc which may help with any questions.

[BMW540san]

Look very clean, how about some engine shots with the top cover removed........want to see what tools I need to bring with me to swap cams, LOL, J/K.

So is your wife's 528 going up for sale?

I don't want you anywhere close, you cam thief. Car is back to my friends hose as he's finishing waxing process and final touches. That's part of the deal and he as bad or worse than you about keeping cars clean. We just might sell the truck as none of us want's part with his / her bimmer. I'll do some shots over the weekend for you.

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Jealous! I wanted one of those when we got my wife's Acura MDX, but tire prices turned me off. And gas mileage.

Can't blame you. In my case, brand new tires and the fact that it'll be sort of weekend car, helped seal the deal.

[mng]

stole it! beautiful, congrats

[BMW540san]

Do they come stock with that tach a la M5? Me likes!

That thing is mint, btw. I'm specially impressed by the driver's seat leather condition.

Yup, I didn't know that till I've seen it the other day for the first time. Pictures don't do justice to that car interior.

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Awesome!! Love the X5 with the M sport package. Well done!!

Thanks. Considering the weight and big tires and wheels, it's a s close to M5 in truck as possible.

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I don't think that is an Alcantara headliner is it? Regardless, very nice car. Just an X5M without the badge, great little SUV's. I'm partial to the cloth interior though


The 4.6is and 4.8is both got tachs like that Similar to the M5 cluster without the M badge and with italicized text. Also has the RPM warning lights and oil temp gauge

It is Alcantara and I was surprised myself. As you probably know, there is very little that's not standard on 4.6 compared to 4.4. I'd love the cloth seats for practical purposes but the look and feel of leather in intoxicating.

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Great find - I looked at a few of them when I was looking for my 540 Msport. I couldn't find one that wasn't high mileage and ended up with the e39 instead. I always loved these since they came out. Congrats!

Thanks. I wasn't in market at all. But my Friend gave a first shot and I couldn't refuse. He could've sold that car for $12.5K easily.

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Nice find Z. Total cream puff!!! The paint and interior are mint. Working on it will be easy after the E39's. Great choice. Gas will cost, but anything with space gets pretty lousy mileage, unless you go diesel. Good luck with it.

You selling the other truck or the wifes E39?

Probably the truck as the emotional connection to 528 is too strong. Believe me when I say it, this car spent life in garage at home and in Hospital garage and it shows. Compared to 4.4 or even 3.0 mpg is not that much higher. 3.0 struggles with weight and therefore is not much more efficient and 4.4 is almost dead even.

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Thanks. I'm already collecting as much as info possible and yours definitely helps. I'm well aware that this won't be Toyota reliability and parts prices.

See ya on the e53 forums...don't forget to check out http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/ ...it's one of the better e53 X5 forums with lots of FAQS, How To's, & Articles (see the links along the top of the page for historical info etc which may help with any questions.

[BimmerBreaker]

Just curious because I've never seen an Alcantara headliner in the X5, can you take some pics? I've got a friend shopping X3/X5's right now and I did not even know this was an option but as he is coming from an E39 M5 maybe he will like that feature and I can sway him to get a 4.6

And IMO the leather is much better for practicality. The cloth is leather over a backing fabric and even water can permanently stain it, lol

[BMW540san]

Just curious because I've never seen an Alcantara headliner in the X5, can you take some pics? I've got a friend shopping X3/X5's right now and I did not even know this was an option but as he is coming from an E39 M5 maybe he will like that feature and I can sway him to get a 4.6

And IMO the leather is much better for practicality. The cloth is leather over a backing fabric and even water can permanently stain it, lol

No problem. Car is back to my friend's house for final preparation. I'm getting on Friday and will post more pictures. Todays pictures were in a hurry.
The headliner was dark and I took the glance in a hurry but you might be right as the link says Anthracite headliner. I'll know for sure on Friday.
I don't if this link will work but that's the car:
http://www.bmwarchive.org/vin/bmw-vin-decoder.html

Data for vehicle identification number: 5UXFB935X3LN79600
Model description:	X5 4.6IS
Market:	USA
Type:	FB93
E-Code:	E53
Chassis:	Sports Activity Vehicle
Steering:	links
Doors:	5
Engine:	M62/TU - 4,60l (255kW)
Drive:	Allrad
Transmission:	automatisch
Body Color:	Black Sapphire Metallic (475)
Upholstery:	Teilleder W.n./schwarz (N5SW)
Production date:	27.09.2002
Assembled in:	Spartanburg

Code	Serienausstattung	Standard Equipment
S216A	Servolenkung-Servotronic	HYDRO STEERING-SERVOTRONIC
S220A	Niveauregulierung	Self-levelling suspension
S226A	Sportliche Fahrwerksabstimmung	Sports suspension settings
S249A	Multifunktion für Lenkrad	Multifunction f steering wheel
S255A	Sport-Lederlenkrad Airbag	Sports leather steering wheel
S302A	Alarmanlage	Alarm system
S321A	Exterieurumfänge in Wagenfarbe	Exterior parts in vehicle color
S354A	Frontscheibe grün Grünkeil	Green windscreen, green shade band
S459A	Sitzverstellung elektrisch mit Memory	Seat adjuster, electric, with memory
S473A	Armlehne vorne	Armrest front
S481A	Sportsitz	Sports seat
S488A	Lordosenstütze Fahrer u. Beifahrer	Lumbar support, driver and passenger
S494A	Sitzheizung Fahrer/Beifahrer	Seat heating driver/passenger
S502A	Scheinwerferreinigungsanlage	Headlight cleaning system
S522A	Xenon-Licht	Xenon Light
S533A	Fond-Klimatisierung	Air conditioning, rear
S534A	Klimaautomatik	Automatic air conditioning
S555A	Bordcomputer V mit Fernbedienung	On-board computer V with remote control
S640A	Vorbereitung Telefoneinbau universal	Preparation f tel.installation universal
S645A	BMW US Radio	BMW US Radio
S661A	Radio BMW Business (C43)	Radio BMW Business (C43)
S775A	Dachhimmel anthrazit	Headlining anthracite
S785A	Blinkleuchten weiss	White direction indicator lights
S840A	Hochgeschwindigkeitsabstimmung	High speed synchronisation
S845A	Akustische Gurtwarnung	Acoustic belt warning
S853A	Sprachversion englisch	Language version English
S876A	Funkfrequenz 315 MHz	Radio frequency 315 MHz
S992A	Steuerung Kennzeichenbefestigung	Control of number-plate attachment

Code	Sonderausstattung	Optional Equipment
S205A	Automatikgetriebe	Automatic transmission
S386A	Dachreling	Roof railing
S403A	Glasdach elektrisch	Glass roof, electrical
S417A	Sonnenschutzrollo Tür hinten	Roller sun vizor, rear door
S430A	Innen-/Aussensp. mit Abblendautomatik	Interior/outside mirror with auto dip
S438A	Edelholzausführung	Fine wood trim
S441A	Raucherpaket	Smoker package
S461A	Sitzlehnenverstellung elektrisch hinten	Electric seat backrest adjustment, rear
S464A	Skisack	Ski bag
S496A	Sitzheizung hinten	Seat heating, rear
S508A	Park Distance Control (PDC)	Park Distance Control (PDC)
S521A	Regensensor	Rain sensor
S650A	CD-Laufwerk	CD player
S672A	CD-Wechsler 6-fach	CD changer for 6 CDs
S677A	HiFi System Professional DSP	HiFi System Professional DSP
S761A	Individual Sonnenschutzverglasung	Individual sunshade glazing

[sparklee39]

I like your X !

[AHay5]

Congrats on your purchase.

[nikatkimber]

Can't blame you. In my case, brand new tires and the fact that it'll be sort of weekend car, helped seal the deal.

Yeah, my wife's is a driver. I considered finding a X5 3.0 5spd, because she has decided she loves driving a manual (woohoo!), but availability in OK and surrounding states was low, and we needed something quickly. Someday I'll get an X5; hopefully as nice as yours!

[cnn]

Nice find.

I just bought a 2006 X5 3.0i with 6sp MT, I like it on the highway.
The 2004-2006 X5 used a better version of the transfer case.

For your year, pay attention to the Transfer Case chain issues.

Anyway, Xoutpost E53 forum seems like a good place, not too many DIYs but there are some.
I posted some DIYs over there.

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@BMW540san,

I was not looking for "new" car but wife Honda Odyssey van crashed/totaled. I was at a Honda dealer looking for another Honda and stumbled across an immaculate-condition 2006 X5 with 3.0i 6sp MT, a rare breed, the rest is history.
Now I have another machine to fix lol.

The analogy is: this is like I don't need a pet but got a new dog because the dog looks nice. Now I have to vaccinate the dog, walk the dog, feed the dog lol...

[RLNTLS1]

I came to my 530i from a Lemans Blue '06 4.8is, and that thing was a blast. Best of luck with it and enjoy the new ride. The guys over at Xoutpost are very helpful and informative, definitely one of the more mature forums I have been a member of.

[TriniSpeC]

Nice this thing is the M5 of X5's

[tmvE39E53Z32TT]

Congrats and welcome to SAV ownership. As mention, it's like the //M version of the E53 without the official //M badge.
Did someone mention Xoutpost yet? J/K

[BMW540san]

I like your X !

Thanks!

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Congrats and welcome to SAV ownership. As mention, it's like the //M version of the E53 without the official //M badge.
Did someone mention Xoutpost yet? J/K

Thanks. I'll definitely check it out. I like your car collection and use to have Aztec Red 91 300ZXTT

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Nice this thing is the M5 of X5's

Yup, I was impressed with cornering stability.

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Nice find.

I just bought a 2006 X5 3.0i with 6sp MT, I like it on the highway.
The 2004-2006 X5 used a better version of the transfer case.

For your year, pay attention to the Transfer Case chain issues.

Anyway, Xoutpost E53 forum seems like a good place, not too many DIYs but there are some.
I posted some DIYs over there.

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@BMW540san,

I was not looking for "new" car but wife Honda Odyssey van crashed/totaled. I was at a Honda dealer looking for another Honda and stumbled across an immaculate-condition 2006 X5 with 3.0i 6sp MT, a rare breed, the rest is history.
Now I have another machine to fix lol.

The analogy is: this is like I don't need a pet but got a new dog because the dog looks nice. Now I have to vaccinate the dog, walk the dog, feed the dog lol...

Thanks for the warning and great analogy. I'm well aware that this beast will hit my valet hard occasionally, but the grin is to big when I'm driving it.

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I came to my 530i from a Lemans Blue '06 4.8is, and that thing was a blast. Best of luck with it and enjoy the new ride. The guys over at Xoutpost are very helpful and informative, definitely one of the more mature forums I have been a member of.

Thanks. In some ways, I'd love if I'd find one in blue but the this one is so well kept that I just couldn't resist. I'll definitely get as much as info possible.

[Mannyf540]

Congrats on the X5 purchase. I've been lurking for an X5 for the right price.

[yersole]

Definitely a nice find!
Also just picked up an e53 (05 4.4) last weekend but wish it was a 4.6/4.8is. Then again, maybe not, after seeing the cost of those 315 tires!