This thread is a 4.6 thread. It is not a 4.8, 4.4 or 3.0 topic. Drawing conclusions or posts based on overall X5 models or anything other than a 4.6 are not pertinent.

I believe it is extremely infrequent the 4.6 is used as minivan and cast off in poor condition. I think the majority are very well cared for. It is likely they are driven harder but having driven mine hard for 114,000 miles with 10,000 of that with meth injection and 150 shot of nitrous on top of the Dinan mods, I don't think it is anything to be that concerned about.

The "why spend it on an old car" comment doesn't make sense to me since all X5s in this forum are near the same age and I expect we all still have one. In addition, if it is a 3.0 or 4.4 that does not offer as much a potential thrill as a 4.6. The reason I continue to spend money on this old car is I still love everything about it and it is always a great uplifting experience to take it for a drive.

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X5 4.6 2002 Black Sap, Black interior. 2013 X5M Melbourne Red, Bamboo interior
Dallas