4.8is trade in. $?

[RonVF]

Originally Posted by 14thbmw

I've been softly looking for another X5 4.8is as ours is getting a little long in the tooth. We had a 2013 X5 5.0 (turbos) and currently have a 2008 4.8i Sport. I would still prefer the e53 4.8is if and would jump at one if it came up.

I'll share my thoughts on what we want and might pay so you have another data point. This isn't an ad or solicitation for a vehicle and I don't intent to hijack the thread.

I've been on all the usual sites as well as the various forums classifieds looking for a few weeks, off and on. Our requirement is black/black under 100k miles 4.8is with sport seats and heated steering wheel, everything working. So not the OPs vehicle (although it is attractive!). We would probably pay up to about $25k for the right vehicle and expect to give at least $15k for a good one but maybe with higher miles or some minor condition flaws that we could correct. It is a sellers' market. There aren't a lot available that are really attractive (condition-wise), and those of us who know what these are and like them will pay up versus the e70 or other "competitors". Sure I'd like to find one under $10k, but I would pay up for the right one. If you wanted a quick sale, you could discount it and just sell it to anyone interested. But I think patience waiting for a real 4.8is buyer will lead to a higher price for you.

Again, just my point of view.

I just picked up a 2006 X5 3.0 for my wife as a daily driver. I was hoping for a 2007-2008 but found this one. It's a 1 Owner car, woman owned with 189,000 miles on and all highway miles. Seems to drive good, with no major issues. I did just replace radiator, expansion tank and hoses as a precaution.
I am wondering why the comment of preferring the e53?
I drive 2005 545 (currently with 186,000 miles) and figured the e70 would be more like that as I like the iDrive features functions.
Just curious of your experience with either models.
Thanks