I cant believe the 4.8is market can be this bad.....

[Attacking Mid]

I still see a big black column on Chrome. I opened it in Edge and a lot of the info I wanted to see was there. The ad is much better than I gave credit based on how it showed up in Chrome. That brings up a separate issue, however..... is it just me or are all Chrome users missing a lot of the ad? Chrome is very popular, so if all Chrome users are seeing it the way I do, that would be a significant issue.

AM.

[oldskewel]

Originally Posted by Attacking Mid

I still see a big black column on Chrome. I opened it in Edge and a lot of the info I wanted to see was there. The ad is much better than I gave credit based on how it showed up in Chrome. That brings up a separate issue, however..... is it just me or are all Chrome users missing a lot of the ad? Chrome is very popular, so if all Chrome users are seeing it the way I do, that would be a significant issue.

AM.

eBay item number:174004860959

I agree. There is a technical problem with the ad.

In Chrome on Win10, I see a giant black column instead of all the pics AND all the description.

In Microsoft Edge, I see everything just fine.

Recent data shows that 2/3 of the desktop market browsers are Chrome. Firefox and IE with 9 and 8 percent in 2nd and 3rd. Scraps after that.

I'll say the solid column of black is less appealing than the info and pics.

[CleanIsFast]

Took me awhile to sell my 4.8iS as well. It was well sorted, low mileage (under 78k miles), LeMans Blue color. $10k is about the market price for them. Not to mention it's a small market, most people don't know anything about these vehicles. And the ones that do, know what to look out for and know they can be money pits.

BAT seems to only accept E53 with a 3.0i trim and manual transmission. I applied to them and was denied immediately.

Stick with $10k firm pricing and just have to wait it out.

[upallnight]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0H3rdfI28s0

You chose poorly, I on the other hand chose wisely. Have you seen the current cost for a PORSCHE 911 SC? I bought my 911SC in 1990 for 12,000.

https://ourridelife.com/2014/04/15/p...u-buy-one-now/

[amancuso]

Originally Posted by CleanIsFast

Took me awhile to sell my 4.8iS as well. It was well sorted, low mileage (under 78k miles), LeMans Blue color. $10k is about the market price for them. Not to mention it's a small market, most people don't know anything about these vehicles. And the ones that do, know what to look out for and know they can be money pits.

BAT seems to only accept E53 with a 3.0i trim and manual transmission. I applied to them and was denied immediately.

Stick with $10k firm pricing and just have to wait it out.

BAT are ... I've nothing nice to say. I know a few who have used them and it was a royal pain in the ass, then they cash in on your sale.

[crystalworks]

Originally Posted by amancuso

BAT are a bunch of stuck up losers that cash in on people. I know a few who have used them and it was a royal pain in the ass, then they cash in on your sale.

I've never liked BaT, well shouldn't say never. They were pretty good back before they became so popular. Was more enthusiast minded.

E53's don't qualify, but if you have something really special... BaT is the place to sell it. Manual trans wagons, e30's, and other like vehicles are bringing crazy prices. So much so that it seems they are starting to be market trend setters for those vehicles.

[amancuso]

Originally Posted by crystalworks

I've never liked BaT, well shouldn't say never. They were pretty good back before they became so popular. Was more enthusiast minded.

E53's don't qualify, but if you have something really special... BaT is the place to sell it. Manual trans wagons, e30's, and other like vehicles are bringing crazy prices. So much so that it seems they are starting to be market trend setters for those vehicles.

There's a new site that's rivaling them. My friend (who used BaT in the past) Is now using them to sell his minty Saab. It's "ahouseofcars.com". So far, so good.

[BimmerBreaker]

Originally Posted by crystalworks

Not sure if the 4.6/4.8 will hit collectible status in our lifetimes. Might not even hit real enthusiast status. I can't think of an SUV that really has.

I believe they will be collectible someday, that's not why I own mine, but historically its the cars you dont expect to be collectible that do become so. Especially with the recent insurgence of powerful SUVs... theres historical precedence with the 4.8is, its the fastest of the first generation of "Fast SUVs" - it is to the X5M what the M535 was to the M5. And M535i's are quite collectible now.

I would also argue the X5M is already at enthusiast status now. I drove one the other day and have to say, I was quite enthusiastic about it! But seriously, there does seem to be a dedicated following to those vehicles.

Mind you, I'm under 30 so may have a different perspective than some of you guys. But I'm also a diehard BMW guy who has been in the Z3 world for 10+ years, so I've seen the zeitgeist in that community (coupes in particular) shift from that of a community on the fringe of the enthusiast world, asking "who would like these cars other than us?" to now asking "is my car worth 100K yet?"

I think whether a car becomes collectible largely rests on it's merits and it's place in the marketplace. The X5 4.8is is a truly phenomenal automobile. I've ran a BMW shop since so had the privilege of driving and working on a lot of BMWs. The 4.8is shares a spirit with the E39 M5 - it's right in that perfect sweet spot between new and old, analog and digital. New enough to be relevant, comfortable, and durable - old enough to be nice to drive, truly luxurious and encapsulating a spirit all it's own. And as I touched on earlier, it ushered in the era of super SUVs which we are still seeing grow and unfold.

[m3j0n]

Sold.

[ajacks8]

Originally Posted by m3j0n

Sold.

Did you really just post this without announcing what it sold for?