Need your feedback, please

///Bruce · #1 06-21-2009, 01:31 PM

Hi, everyone. It's been a while since I've visited. My brief stint of owning an 02 X5 4.6is really stuck in my mind. I'm on my third e46 M3C, but have an oportunity to purchase this: BMW : X5:eBay Motors (item 110403391976 end time Jun-26-09 13:16:48 PDT).

First, what do you think? Second, for those with a pano roof, I understand they're prone to leak. True? I'd be grateful for your feedback.

Thanks all.

Bruce

///Bruce · #2 06-21-2009, 01:34 PM

Also, one more question: is there any aftermarket upgrades for the steering wheel? Can you retrofit an e46 M3 steering wheel on it? I know you can with the 4.6is version, but what about the 2004-06 models?

vinuneuro · #3 06-21-2009, 05:13 PM

You upgrade to the M-Sport wheel 04+. I think the panoroof is more prone to breaking than leaking.

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Originally Posted by ///Bruce

Also, one more question: is there any aftermarket upgrades for the steering wheel? Can you retrofit an e46 M3 steering wheel on it? I know you can with the 4.6is version, but what about the 2004-06 models?

chilliwilli · #4 06-21-2009, 06:18 PM

If you can find someone in the area to take a look at it...i'd say go for it. That model year with similar mileage are going for $35K-$40K at the dealers.

dsm2925 · #5 06-22-2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by chilliwilli

If you can find someone in the area to take a look at it...i'd say go for it. That model year with similar mileage are going for $35K-$40K at the dealers.

Im sorry chilli but for 35k-40k you can get a E70 4.8 ... i seen R70 for as low as 33k

chilliwilli · #6 06-22-2009, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by dsm2925

Im sorry chilli but for 35k-40k you can get a E70 4.8 ... i seen R70 for as low as 33k

There's quite a difference between the E53 4.8iS & the E70 4.8i. If you've driven both, you'll know exactly what i'm talking about. Personally, i like the design of the 4.8iS better and i'm performance biased