proud owner on my first x5... but was a little duped

[X53Jay4.8is]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

I am still waiting for information that a "carbon 4.6is" ever existed at all in regular production.

All the carbon that I saw for sale were all in Europe so none in North America.

[Ricky Bobby]

^Thats the kind of confirmation I was looking for, never saw one in USA

[PropellerHead]

Originally Posted by X53Jay4.8is

All the carbon that I saw for sale were all in Europe so none in North America.

Somewhat likely that it was either a final production run for the 4.6is or a special edition like the ~30 or so Estoril Blue 3.0 "hockey editions" from Canada. I can't find anything that talks about production numbers.

If it's anything like the others, the "Carbon Black Edition" was some paint and a different interior color. Now, I *love* the carbon black color. It and Chiaretto Red were my favorite E39 M5 colors. But let's be honest, the only *real* value of one color or optioned E53 over another is really in the eye of the beholder. If it's worth more to you bc you like it, then good for you.

Looking at E53's is exactly like I teach my daughter to look at people. They might have all kinds of different colors that you can see, but all of that is just a wrapper. It's the stuff inside that counts.

[OptimusPriM5]

Originally Posted by PropellerHead

Somewhat likely that it was either a final production run for the 4.6is or a special edition like the ~30 or so Estoril Blue 3.0 "hockey editions" from Canada. I can't find anything that talks about production numbers.

If it's anything like the others, the "Carbon Black Edition" was some paint and a different interior color. Now, I *love* the carbon black color. It and Chiaretto Red were my favorite E39 M5 colors. But let's be honest, the only *real* value of one color or optioned E53 over another is really in the eye of the beholder. If it's worth more to you bc you like it, then good for you.

Looking at E53's is exactly like I teach my daughter to look at people. They might have all kinds of different colors that you can see, but all of that is just a wrapper. It's the stuff inside that counts.

Yeah man, Chiaretto FTW

[Darren-4.sixv8]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

I am still waiting for information that a "carbon 4.6is" ever existed at all in regular production.

BMW X5 (00-06) 4.6iS Carbon Black Edition 5d Auto - MPG, Dimensions & Performance | Parkers

[Darren-4.sixv8]

Originally Posted by UCrewX5

From what I can gather, the 4.6is Carbon Edition was a United Kingdom specific vehicle and they made around 400 of them. The Carbon Black Edition featured Champagne leather (cream) interior, custom black exterior trim, wooden dash inserts, wide arch body extensions, chrome tip exhaust and 20" carbon black alloy wheels.

As for your screen name, shoot me a PM with what you want it changed to and I'll make it happen.

Beautiful car you have. Enjoy it!

Jeff

Thank you and I'll drop you a p.m

[kvc]

What is the badge on the kidney grill?

[electricalserv x5]

the x5 is in incredible condition, how many miles on her? I tell You one thing that VIN is not a common VIN.

[yes_its_neil]

255 Kilowatt (kW)
=
346.70349 Horsepower (hp)

[Darren-4.sixv8]

Originally Posted by kvc

What is the badge on the kidney grill?

its an alpina badge, was on the car when purchased