So...
Yesterday, 03 4.6is with 150000km just came up on craigslist without any pictures.
The owner was saying the car is somewhat drivable, but there is loud engine knock, hence will take any reasonable offer.
As soon as I saw it, yeah.. chain guide is gone... will cost 4-5k to fix and probably owner doesn't what to spend too much money onto it as these cars are money pig if you don't know how to fix yourself.
Anyhow I drove by and it was silver exterior with imola red interior! Body was little dirty but was in good shape. No rust, nothing biggie.
Generally speaking, interior needs alot of love.. I mean really need some LOVE, but nothing has been ripped or burnt, etc..
Grabbed the VIN and found it has every single options except 4 axle air sus.
Hesitated little since with the loud knock, I cannot really test drive it and I didn't want to snap the chain which will cause more damage.
I asked him how much he will take... he told me 1k will do.
Huh?? 1k? Heck, I can sell front/rear and running board and that will make up 1k. ha...
So... I offered him $800.... and... bought the car.
Plan is to revive this car and in the end, sell my current 02 X5 3L.
Here is option sheet.
Vehicle information
Type code FB93
Type X5 4.6IS (USA)
Dev. series E53 ()
Line X
Body type GEFZG
Steering LL
Door count 5
Engine M62/TU
Cubical capacity 4.60
Power 255
Transmision ALLR
Gearbox AUT
Colour TITANSILBER METALLIC (354)
Upholstery TEILLEDER W.N./IMOLAROT (N5IM)
Prod. date 2003-02-26
Order options
No. Description
205 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
328 ALUMINIUM RUNNING BOARD SILL
342 TITAN LINE INTERIOR
386 ROOF RAIL
403 GLAS ROOF, ELECTRIC
417 ROLLER SUNBLIND, REAR SIDE WINDOWS
430 INT/EXT RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-DAZZLE
441 SMOKERS PACKAGE
464 SKIBAG
496 SEAT HEATING FOR REAR SEATS
508 PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC)
521 RAIN SENSOR
548 SPEEDOMETER WITH KILOMETER READING
609 NAVIGATION SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL
620 VOICE INPUT SYSTEM
672 CD CHANGER BMW FOR 6 CDS
677 HIFI SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL
691 CD HOLDER
761 INDIVIDUAL SUN PROTECTION GLAZING
818 MAIN BATTERY SWITCH
838 CANADIAN VERSION
896 DAYTIME LIGHTS FUNCTION
Series options
No. Description
216 SERVOTRONIC
220 SELF-LEVELING SUSPENSION
226 SPORTS SUSPENSION SETTINGS
249 MULTI-FUNCTION FOR STEERING WHEEL
255 SPORTS LEATHER STEERING WHEEL
302 ALARM SYSTEM
321 EXTERIOR PARTS IN BODY COLOR
354 GREEN STRIPE WINDSCREEN
459 SEAT ADJUSTM., ELECTR. W. MEMORY
473 ARMREST, FRONT
481 SPORT SEATS F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER
488 LUMBAR SUPPORT DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER
494 SEAT HEATING F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER
502 HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM
522 XENON LIGHT
533 AIR CONDITIONING FOR REAR
534 AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
640 CAR TELEPHONE PREPARATION
645 RADIO CONTROL US
775 INDIVIDUAL ROOF-LINING ANTHRACITE
785 WHITE DIRECTION INDICATOR LIGHTS
840 HIGH SPEED SYNCHRONISATION
845 ACOUSTIC BELT WARNING
853 LANGUAGE VERSION ENGLISH
876 RADIO FREQUENCY 315 MHZ
992 NUMBER PLATE ATTACHEMENT MANAGEMENT