You are correct, sir. To the unwashed masses, this is just a pretty but overpriced SUV. Only fellow enthusiasts understand the importance of things like the timing chain guide service and why it's a big deal, and why this particular example is somewhat special.

Somebody is going to get a helluva deal on this thing!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/362546034742

Good luck with sale. Hope the bidding is in your favor. If only I were in the market...

Sale pending! I'll be closing the eBay auction later today.

I have been following this closely, as I'm in the market for 4.6is. Mechanically this is the type of car I've love to have, but I wanted Estoril Blue. However, this Imola looked stunning and I was thinking about it... Then just saw it on eBay and my jaw dropped at the price. Someone is getting one helluva deal and one helluva X5... Hope it all works out.

Back to my Blue 4.6is searching...

Man, this thing looks so good:drool: Tempting, very tempting...

It is sold. The new owner flew in to Atlanta, took an Uber to me near Macon, then drove home to Michigan.

Sounds like a great ending!! Lucky new owner, hope it keeps on truckin'!

Your buyer from 'that state up north,' as my Ohio relatives would say, made a great deal. Smart to fly down here and pick it up. Hopefully he/she will post on xoutpost on his new wheels .....

He's a member on BFc, but I'm not sure about here.

And yes, he got a hell of a smokin' deal. Brings a tear to me eye just thinking about it.