FOR SALE - 2006 4.8is - ~110k Miles - Imola Red on Creme Beige with Carbon Fiber Trim
The time has come to let her go. I know I will miss this beast.
To address the inevitable question of “why;” I believe cars are meant to be driven and used and enjoyed. I don’t care if it’s a busted Hyundai or a one-off Ferrari, put it on asphalt and get some joy out of it. I don’t drive this car anymore. I love it and it pains me to see it go, but I’ll get more satisfaction knowing an enthusiast who can appreciate it is on the road than I will from a lovely garage decoration. It’s not going to be a trade in or Craigslist special.
I’ve put a grand total of over $32k into the car, including purchase, repairs and upgrades. I’m looking for $14k for it. I have no doubt you can find an X5 for less but I feel the new transmission and service records make the difference worth it. If you don't agree we can discuss what's fair. I'm happy to provide more details and pictures.
Price - Asking $14k
Place - Seattle, WA - I'm willing to help arrange shipping
What is it you get for $14k?
- All factory options including running boards, slide-out cargo deck and tow package
- Eonon stereo upgrade
- Black grills and wheels (20” BMW Style 214’s from the ’08+ X5), new all-season tires
- Comes with a set of spare 20” wheels if you want to do summer/winter tires, other parts and tools
- Maintenance records for my period of ownership, including all work I’ve done (see list below)
- There are two things it needs – the power steering pump (turns fine but groans) and the alternator bracket oil leak (not too bad, but present).
Ownership Log
Date - Action - Cost
- 07/12/16 - Purchased @ Autoplex Motors, Lynwood WA - $14,010
- 07/14/16 - Purchased Cargo Blind (Part #51 47 7 122 025) - $300
- 07/14/16 - Purchased OEM front floor mats - $50
- 07/29/16 - Installed Black Chrome Kidney Set - $93
- 07/29/16 - Purchased replacement mirror switch (PN: 61 31 6 962 506) - $120
- 08/07/16 - Installed 40W (2x 20) Cree LED Halo Bulbs - $40
- 08/08/16 - Headlight and locking behavior recoding, cleared ECM codes for SELFLEVEL SUSP INACT (DUDMD in Auburn) - $80
- 08/09/16 - Applied 3M DiNoc Carbon Fiber wrap to interior walnut panels - $80
- 08/09/16 - Ordered Dr. ColorChip Paint Repair Kit - $40
- 08/19/16 - Transmission Service - software update, fluid change, mechatronic sleeve - $590
- 08/19/16 - Thrust arm bushings - $571
- 09/18/16 - Installed black hood inlet grills, new windshield sprayer nozzles N/A
- 10/04/16 - Ordered replacement roundel for hood (82MM) - $15
- 10/04/16 - Ordered new rims - staggered 9.5x20 / 10.5x20, BMW Style 214, blacked out - $800
- 10/15/16 - Rims installed w/ new TPMS sensors - $500
- 10/18/16 - Trans Failsafe error: Replaced transmission w/ NEW unit - $8,475
- 10/23/16 - Eonon GA6166X, backup camera & accessories - $450
- 10/24/16 - Ordered matte-black kidney grille from Xoutpost member O3X5 - $40
- 11/09/16 - Hit the trifecta (DSC, ABS, BRAKE) - replaced alternator and battery - $1,540
- 11/22/16 - Eonon system installed by Benchmark Auto - $1,250
- 12/01/16 - Ordered Cargo Net, BMW Part# 51 47 9 410 838 - $65
- 12/20/16 - Ordered new cargo deck LEDs - $20
- 12/22/16 - New water pump, belts, coolant expansion tank, coolant lines/hoses, PCV valves, ball joints and tie rods, alignment, oil change and 90k service - $3,200
- 12/23/16 - Replaced broken trunk lamp, Part #63 31-6 962 044 - $13
- 12/23/16 - Ordered an Interior LED kit from ECS tuning - $90
- 12/24/16 - Ordered a new rear wiper blade from Amazon - Bosch 18" - Bosch is too thick. Replaced with RainX 1/8/16 - $14
- 01/13/17 - New Conti Extremecontacts @ Redmond Tire Pros - $1,530.88
- 01/21/17 - Installed auto-open hatch mod - $30
- 01/22/17 - Purchased running boards - $459
- 01/23/17 - Installed OEM tow hitch - $540
- 01/31/17 - Missing bolts/etc for running board install - $85
- 01/31/17 - Ordered BrakeMotive pads/rotors kit $250
- 02/05/17 - SEL with code P0305 - Cylinder 5 Misfire. New ignition coil, plugs, air filter - $110
- 02/11/17 - Ordered new trunk emblem, part 51141970248 - $15.99
- 02/18/17 - Ordered LED fog lights (h11 bulb) and backup lights (1156 bulb) - $54.99
- 02/14/17 - Road force balance @ discount tire center - $90
- 03/05/17 - Installed new pads and rotors. RR caliper carrier is stripped. Ordered new caliper from ebay to replace - $80
- 04/17/17 - New hub centric rings & diagnostic on groaning under turn (power steering pump), + track certification - $260
- 09/20/17 - Registration & smog check - $195