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03-18-2010, 12:58 PM
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I miss my X so bad I'm considering an addition to the family
So I decided to get a Mercedes C-Class to replace the X because I'm driving more for work and to save a few bucks. Problem is I miss the Sport and Utility of the X Factor. Soooooooooooooo I'm going this afternoon to test drive a 2003 X5 4.6 with 38,000 miles. My sell to the wife was I'm putting so many miles on the C-Class I can split the miles between two cars and have the utility of the X. She said yes today but I'm still not sure I should in these tough times. Want and need is still on my mind and might kill the deal. 
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03-18-2010, 01:19 PM
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I have an 03 4.6is and love it! Maybe get the 4.6is and if times are getting too tight sell the C class? (
 )The only bad thing about the 4.6is is the gas mileage, but it makes up for that with the fun factor!
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03-18-2010, 02:47 PM
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Isn't the maintenance on a high-performance model like the 4,6is or 4,8is kinda........high? In lean economic times, not sure if that's the route to go.
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03-18-2010, 05:14 PM
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A seven year old 4.6is as a high mileage commuter? Really?
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03-18-2010, 05:48 PM
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IMO the 4.6iS may not be the most cost effective...however, to me, it's a classic. Subtle differences in comparison to 4.8iS. There were less than 3k produced, a rare find and with low miles. If it's out of warranty, i'd look into BMW warranty or 3rd party.
If you can swing the Merc' as your DD and the X as the family/stuff hauler...i say go for it. Admittedly, i may be biased as i prefer my sports cars unrefined...the 4.6iS is unrefined
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03-18-2010, 06:05 PM
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Good find. But one thing that makes me suspicious is such suspiciously low mileage on an '03....You're talking about a 6+ year old vehicle with 38,000 miles on it. Can you say "odometer tampering"?
I bet if you took a poll of all the 2003 4.6es on this site the average mileage would be 2-3 times that (i.e. over 80,000). BUYER BEWARE. 
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