where are the 4.6is'

[StephenVA]

Upallnight is correct. The gap between low mileage 4.6is in great condition and the daily driver models is getting wider and wider. Unfortunately, the majority of the X5s are treated as a minivan with a BMW logo, run 'em hard and put away wet. Just like all other vehicles.

This forum has lots of examples of X5 that are well cared for regardless of age, mileage, or engine size. Now that the magic 10+ year mark is here for the E53, the road forward will be hard and many will simply wear out beyond the ability ($$, time, resources, skills) of the third or fourth owner to care/resolve/complete. "For $XXX I can get another vehicle. Why spend it on this old car?"

I hope many will check in to say "Still alive!" As I see one blue 4.6 frequently and it is sitting under its cover waiting for Spring as is my 4.8is.

[DYPWICK]

Alive and still kickin' here. Mine was a little rough around the edges when I got it but also many things that were very nice. I've been picking away at getting her to a respectable "nice example" with the next item(S) being TCG and all associated while I have it open.

[bmw540san]

Mine is alive and well. 03 with 94K. I've bough it about 6 months ago. 2 owners southern car, all records and in extremely good shape.
I've put maybe 1500 miles so far and I've done quite a bit of PM (all fluids, plugs, front 02 sensors) and replaced failed MAF.
No modifications other than replacing stock exhaust tips with 4 3"SS tips and upgraded to electric fan (fan clutch delete) and switched to 95C conventional thermostat.

[OptimusPriM5]

Originally Posted by StephenVA

Upallnight is correct. The gap between low mileage 4.6is in great condition and the daily driver models is getting wider and wider. Unfortunately, the majority of the X5s are treated as a minivan with a BMW logo, run 'em hard and put away wet. Just like all other vehicles.

This forum has lots of examples of X5 that are well cared for regardless of age, mileage, or engine size. Now that the magic 10+ year mark is here for the E53, the road forward will be hard and many will simply wear out beyond the ability ($$, time, resources, skills) of the third or fourth owner to care/resolve/complete. "For $XXX I can get another vehicle. Why spend it on this old car?"

I hope many will check in to say "Still alive!" As I see one blue 4.6 frequently and it is sitting under its cover waiting for Spring as is my 4.8is.

Yup still is especially with the mess predicted tomorrow....49k, 2002 4.6 2nd owner in Estoril