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Biggest issue with the 4.8iS is the valve stem seal which results in smoking after extensive idle. Our iS isn't that bad, maybe the Dinan software helps a bit. Air suspension is also a headache to some. We only need to replace passenger front air bag so far. If any of them start failing, I'll put on a set of BC Racing coilovers. The sunroof panel starts to rattle a little bit. Tilting it up eliminates that. I'll check it out in Spring. I'm tempted to pick up an Imola Red "iS" with 2-tone interior with 138k miles for $9.99k
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00 E39 DINAN S1 //M5 (82k miles) 06 E53 DINAN 4.8iS, born 2/18/2006 (126k miles) http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...s-my-dslr.html 90 Straman Z32 TwinTurbo Convertible, (1 of 44 ever made) 5 speed, 444rwhp/451rwtq 01 360 Novitec Spider F1 (26k miles) |
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^I need those front flares...
Good looking X, and that's considerably cheaper than I paid.
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2005 X5 4.4i Build 04/05 Maintenance/Build Log Nav, Pano, Sport (Purchased 06/14 w/ 109,000 miles) (Sold 8/15 w/121,000 miles) 2006 X5 4.8is Build 11/05 Maintenance/Build Log Nav, DSP, Pano, Running Boards, OEM Tow Hitch, Cold Weather Pckg (Purchased 08/15 w/ 90,500 miles) 2010 X5 35d Build 02/10 Nav, HiFi, 6 DVD, Sports Pckg, Cold Weather Pckg, HUD, CAS, Running Boards, Leather Dash, PDC, Pano (Purchased 03/17 w/ 136,120 miles) |
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That Imola Red one is nice, I just can't do tan interiors anymore. Is that one in CA?
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2003 X5 4.4L Sport Model
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The valve stem seal will not trigger SES light.
That IR one is closer to me in GA
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00 E39 DINAN S1 //M5 (82k miles) 06 E53 DINAN 4.8iS, born 2/18/2006 (126k miles) http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...s-my-dslr.html 90 Straman Z32 TwinTurbo Convertible, (1 of 44 ever made) 5 speed, 444rwhp/451rwtq 01 360 Novitec Spider F1 (26k miles) |
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There is literally an identical one to that 4.8 in California
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2003 X5 4.4L Sport Model
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No other issue other than smoke after extensive idling. No SES either.
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00 E39 DINAN S1 //M5 (82k miles) 06 E53 DINAN 4.8iS, born 2/18/2006 (126k miles) http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...s-my-dslr.html 90 Straman Z32 TwinTurbo Convertible, (1 of 44 ever made) 5 speed, 444rwhp/451rwtq 01 360 Novitec Spider F1 (26k miles) |
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The later 4.8is supposedly had improved Valve Stem seals adding during the production run. There is a posting somewhere on the forum that shows improvements added during the model years. An old story in all models, by the last one as the engineering team finally talked with the service side and approved all the bug fixes, then the production guys kill off the model. OR they wait until the next model change and add all that learned stuff to the newer model.
Meanwhile, my fingers are crossed that my 5/10/2005 unit had the newer version seals installed.
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2005 X5 4.8IS The Blue ones are always FASTER.... Current Garage: 2005 X5 4.8is 2002 M5 TiSilver 2003 525iT 1998 528i Former Garage Stable Highlights 2004 325XiT Sport 1973 De Tomaso Pantera, L Model 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp Alpine White 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp GoManGo Green 1971 Dart Sport, “Dart Light” package 1969 Road Runner 383 1968 Ply Barracuda 340S FB Sea-foam Green |
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Thank you guys, and thank you tam. My buddy who is an experienced Tech went to see the car with me. There were issues with the wheels, which were not the worst. The car passed Smog and the INPA scan showed no errors. Suspension worked fine and all. When the Seller arrived, my buddy asked him to leave the car running. Turned out to be a smart move. Just as they were about to leave for a test drive - a huge plume of oily smoke bellowed out of the exhaust. Needless to say, I walked away from it. Think I'll just take a break for a moment from car shopping
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00 E39 DINAN S1 //M5 (82k miles) 06 E53 DINAN 4.8iS, born 2/18/2006 (126k miles) http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...s-my-dslr.html 90 Straman Z32 TwinTurbo Convertible, (1 of 44 ever made) 5 speed, 444rwhp/451rwtq 01 360 Novitec Spider F1 (26k miles) |
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