New Owner - 4.6is

[epdarks]

Greetings X'ers,

This past Saturday I flew to Chicago and drove home a 2002 4.6is that was owned by a BMW technician. You can see the for sale ad here: F/S 2002 X5 4.6is (DINAN) MUST SEE - Bimmerforums - The Ultimate BMW Forum

What I liked about the truck: new trans, plenty of wear items replaced, BBK, and some light mods (that I was likely to do anyway). He also threw in some Toyo's with 80% tread, and the stock 4.6 brake rotors/calipers.

I recently sold my E36 M3 and purchased a house. I needed a vehicle that can haul cargo for the ongoing project known as "remodeling". I looked at everything from Chevy pick-ups, Audi wagons, Subaru wagons, Jeeps, etc. I liked that the X5 still felt like a BMW, but much more functional than my M3.

Driving impressions: I decided to take the long way from Chicago to Minneapolis... no interstates. Just the X, and a bunch of back-roads, small towns, and lots of corn fields. It was stunning and a great way to learn the new car. It did take me about 9 hours to make the trek.

The truck exceeded my expectations in every way. It is an absolute beast on the highway, passing is a breeze. The bilstein/eibach suspension combo was nice and stiff, great feedback in cornering. The interior is twice as good as my old E36. The stock sound system was sufficient. I averaged close to 20 MPG for part of the trip, eventually landing at 17.3 for the entire journey.

The current mileage on the truck is 140,500. My question to you is... what what you pay for this 4.6? I think I got a great deal, I'll share my purchase price later.

I am madly in love with this truck and look forward to being a contributing member of Xoutpost for years to come. Be ready for a complete photo shoot soon.

Cheers,

Dan

For anyone too lazy to click the link, here is the mod list below:

2002 BMW X5 4.6is

DINAN PARTS---
-deck lid badge
-pedal cover set
-camber plates
-strut tower brace
-cold air intake
-high flow air mass meter housing
-high flow throttle body
-free flow exhaust system
-stage 4 engine software
-stage 4 transmission software

tinted windows (limo)
kidney grills painted shadow line
carbon fiber footrest
carbon fiber spoiler (ac schnitzer)
carbon fiber shift knob (ac schnitzer)
carbon fiber - leather - alcantara steering wheel
alcantara - e brake boot / auto shift boot
LED interior light kit
LED smoked side turn signal lens
HID fog light kit (6000k)
depo headlight kit (LED angel eyes / 8000k)
eibach anti-roll kit
KYB strut & shock mounts / KYB Strut boots
bilstein HD shocks / H&R sport spring set
brembo GT big brake kit (front-380mm/rear-345mm) custom paint by IND
-goodridge stainless lines (super blue fluid)
wheel studs / nuts
H&R wheel spacers
factory 20" wheels professionally powder coated matte black
viper alarm / remote start w/ smart start system
AUX kit
BMW non-smoker tray
BMW compass rear view mirror
BMW rubber floor mats (front/rear)
BMW running boards
BMW rear cargo mat
BMW rear cargo cover
BMW wind deflectors
BMW rear bumper protector
BMW rear trailer tow package

NEW PARTS (all parts are BMW OEM)---
inspection 2 service was performed
automatic transmission
radiator
valley pan
water pump
all the coolant hoses
starter
alternator
vapor separator
valve cover gaskets
other gaskets as well (for sensors, etc.)
window regulator (left rear)
exterior door handle carrier (left front)
front (right/left) tie rod ends
headlight washer pump
power steering feed hose
both rear ride height level sensors
pneumatic spring (left rear)

I have ALL part receipts and some stock parts to go along with the X5

[pnoyako85]

prchasing it from a BMW tech definitely helps alot as i would assume he know his SH*T and knowing you have NEW tranny is a big perk!........do you have engine pics/.....

[TwinTurboGTR]

Nice job bud! Congrats. Now I saw the pictures on the link, but now your own!!! I wanna see this beast. And yes, I am jealous. I have been looking for 2 months now, this blows!!!

[epdarks]

Originally Posted by TwinTurboGTR

Nice job bud! Congrats. Now I saw the pictures on the link, but now your own!!! I wanna see this beast. And yes, I am jealous. I have been looking for 2 months now, this blows!!!

I figured you had seen this truck for sale. There are a few more 4.6s for sale, a black/black just popped up on eBay for under 13k. Good luck on the search, you'll love the 4.6 when you finally drive it home.

[TwinTurboGTR]

Hmmm, I must be missing it, Because I don't see it.

[epdarks]

I saw it at work today but can't find it now either. There is a silver 4.6 on there though, looks ok.

I'm trying to attach pics from my iPad but failing. Need to get them hosted I guess.

[TwinTurboGTR]

If it is that silver one in PA, that thing comes with some history on it. The chain guides were shot on that thing, and I guess this dealership fixed it, but don't know the extent of the damage of it. It looks good, but that motor is questionable.

[tmv]

Eddie's X5 is nice with those Brembo. I bought the HRE's from him. He works for Patrick BMW

[Ricky Bobby]

Nice find and congrats, but just a word from someone who has been renovating for the past 4 months on his own house...


The X5 is definitely not a cargo hauler for renovations, more along the lines of a grocery getter, the cargo space is limited. Nearly everything that was big we had to use my fiance's Rav4 to get (more top to bottom cargo space), save for most normal sized items, vanities, sinks, etc.


Anything thats long, trim pieces, molding, drywall, lumber, bulk lengths of wire shelving, you'll need a real pickup truck for. I'm actually considering selling my GLI and getting an old beater pickup just to be able to haul junk and not line my X5's cargo area with 4 or 5 towels/blankets to not make a mess in the inside of it.


However, I must say that a lovely X5 and a 4.6is as beasted as yours, will definitely look good in the Home Depot or Lowe's parking lot, make sure you park far away, those big carts like to ding doors of our cars.

And for 90% of what you'll be getting in HD, light fixtures, grass seed, shelving units, paint, hardware, you'll have plenty of room to take it home in style.

[SlickGT1]

Looks nice. Congrats.