So what is the best E53 X5?

[tmv]

Originally Posted by pezho405

Did the 4.6 have the runningboards? like on Slicks

SlickGT1 has 4.8iS
As RB stated, running board is an option.

[romeokc10]

The title of this thread cracked me up to no end...lol!! There's no such thing as a best X5, they're all bad to a degree, it just depends on your wallet/credit card pain thresh hold for the constant repairs...lol!!

[pezho405]

Originally Posted by tmv

SlickGT1 has 4.8iS
As RB stated, running board is an option.

My question should have been phrased: The runningboards that are on slicks 4.8is, did they also come as an option on the 4.6?

I know its an option but was it an option for the pre facelifts

[tmv]

Sure do. Many pre-facelifts with running board.

[bcredliner]

Originally Posted by romeokc10

The title of this thread cracked me up to no end...lol!! There's no such thing as a best X5, they're all bad to a degree, it just depends on your wallet/credit card pain thresh hold for the constant repairs...lol!!

What's funny is that you feel the way you do and still own one.

[Peregrin-O]

What about Nick P's manual 4.6is conversion hahahaha

The best X is the one you can repair yourself imo. So if you have some good mechanical skills (or deep wallet) then whatever truck you get will be good for ya. I think you're missing the diesel version in your poll.

[pezho405]

Originally Posted by Peregrin-O

What about Nick P's manual 4.6is conversion hahahaha

The best X is the one you can repair yourself imo. So if you have some good mechanical skills (or deep wallet) then whatever truck you get will be good for ya. I think you're missing the diesel version in your poll.

Oh man completley forgot about the deisels

[J.Belknap]

Originally Posted by pezho405

There wasnt a google images result page withough yours somewhere on the page))

Ahaha you added a poll! So I guess I had to vote. In the end, I think we are all happy to own X5's regardless of motor/driveline.

[04e53x5]

Originally Posted by J.Belknap

Ahaha you added a poll! So I guess I had to vote. In the end, I think we are all happy to own X5's regardless of motor/driveline.

I have a 3.0i by no means is it powerful. But I love it to death its my pride and joy no matter what x5 u have its not special until you make it special....

[TiAgX5]

Really? A poll?

This comes down to what an owner wants/chooses to do with their X. There is NO "better/worse" X!

3.0 MT; Those who light tow or choose to have 50% less torque then the 4.4 V8. They also value the driver involvment of the 3rd pedal.

3.0 auto; See above minus the last line.

4.4 M62/N62; Like the additional torque for acceleration/towing. And the V8 sound.

4.6/4.8; REALLY like the additional torque/sound! And don't give a crap about MPG.

With breakdown/repair info online, the owner "chooses their poision" on reliability.

NO BEST, NO WORST..........personal CHOICE!!!

FWIW, I went with a V8 sport pkg, last month of M62 production (was looking at 4.4/4.6, '02 & '03). Did not want the added complexity/additional repair time for similar repairs n62 vs m62. Also valve seals and int shaft lever issues.