where are the 4.6is'

[bcredliner]

I couldn't justify the cost of S3 package. The S2 package was still pricey but it was several thousand dollars less and the mods were as safe as one could do with the warranty issues I would have had otherwise. It sure woke it up. I've gone well beyond that into the higher risk performance stuff in the last few years. It has kept the 4.6 love affair going strong.

I really like the new X5M and have driven 3 of the older ones, even one with the Dinan exhaust and tune. They are so different than a 4.6 I will be keeping mine if I go the X5M route.

[x5Alpine]

I have actually driven a couple of X5 M's at my dealership. They're very impressive but I still like the 4.6is a bit more. Call me crazy I know/

[chivas]

95k on a 03. Nav and added Grom USB and Bluetooth.

Just did the oil change and next week is going to be cooling system after I change the wiper switch.
I work semi offshore so it's 7&7 and dive 400 miles each way.

Just went to L'auberge, 261 mile each way and going 100 on I10 felt freakishly natural. Almost forgot the cruising altitude for any 5 is at 100 or so.


After cooling will be the suspension then tires. Previous owner already did the timing guides just before my purchase so I'm feeling OK about that cost of repair. Maybe when the weather gets better soon, I'll do the Vanos.

She's pretty stock and I like to keep her this way though I'm really thinning about going back to an E39 but an M5 this time than a modded up 540i/6

[romeokc10]

Lol!!

[mam4.6]

Still alive and well! An "every-other-daily-driver", with 149K miles. Replaced timing chain and guides, cooling system, some susp components, etc about 5k ago. Have a feeling transmisson/transfer case is next. Do love my IS tho, not sure what would have to happen to make me get rid of it..! Have a thermostat in the tool box waiting to be installed because of thermostat sticking intermittently...

[Ricky Bobby]

Originally Posted by mam4.6

:wave: <3 Estoril. 4.6 is so timeless. As well as the E53 in general

[upallnight]

Boys just want to play with their toys.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0-HTcupH6U

[bcredliner]

This thread is a 4.6 thread. It is not a 4.8, 4.4 or 3.0 topic. Drawing conclusions or posts based on overall X5 models or anything other than a 4.6 are not pertinent.

I believe it is extremely infrequent the 4.6 is used as minivan and cast off in poor condition. I think the majority are very well cared for. It is likely they are driven harder but having driven mine hard for 114,000 miles with 10,000 of that with meth injection and 150 shot of nitrous on top of the Dinan mods, I don't think it is anything to be that concerned about.

The "why spend it on an old car" comment doesn't make sense to me since all X5s in this forum are near the same age and I expect we all still have one. In addition, if it is a 3.0 or 4.4 that does not offer as much a potential thrill as a 4.6. The reason I continue to spend money on this old car is I still love everything about it and it is always a great uplifting experience to take it for a drive.

[x5Alpine]

yes, the M62 is designed to be driven fast at high rpm's (not drag race). I would average a redline everyday merging onto the freeway and I believe that is key to a healthy engine as long as it's been taken care of and is in healthy condition such as sensors and seals.

[bcredliner]

Originally Posted by x5Alpine

yes, the M62 is designed to be driven fast at high rpm's (not drag race). I would average a redline everyday merging onto the freeway and I believe that is key to a healthy engine as long as it's been taken care of and is in healthy condition such as sensors and seals.

I do both and it has not been a problem even with the nitrous.

A stock 4.6 can't break the tires loose on the street so a strip launch is not going to be any harder on the engine or driveline than a full throttle start on the street.