would a 4.4i with the 4.6is kit, flares and running board also get the same compliment?
:bustingup

dont forget style 87s!

What you doing about that front bumper? Looks curvy otherwise. I like.

^Still trying to source one for the facelift.

I agree. :thumbup: So much so I'm still waiting for hi-res images... :D

Place an order for the facelift aero front bumper and fog light covers . It has to be orderd from Germany.
crystalworks, I'll wait until the front bumper installed to do a proper photoshoot. Will send them to you then.

In my weekly local craigslist searching for e53 parts I might need/want, I came across a "2003 4.8is AWD SUV M-Package" that a dealer has listed. A couple things seem off to me in the subject line and listing. First, it has the pre-facelift headlights and 4.6is sport steering wheel, but the 4.8is 168 wheels and fender badges. Is it possible it's just a very early model 4.8is? Or is there likely some aftermarket fooling going on here? I especially like the eBay "///M" sticker over the X5 on the hatch. The one dash shot shows that there is some issue (I'm taking a wild guess on the air ride suspension, if it has it).

I didn't want to post a link to the ad, in case it violates some forum rules. I'm certainly not promoting the ad in any way, just curious and it's too far south for me to drive and see what's up with it.

The VIN is 5UXFB93563LN80212 if that means anything to anyone. At the price they're asking, it's almost parts car price, based on what I spent on maintenance and repairs last year! :rofl:

The VIN indicates a 4.6IS February 2003 build.

Vehicle information

VIN long 5UXFB93563LN80212

Type code FB93

Type X5 4.6IS (USA)

Dev. series E53 ()

Line X

Body type GEFZG

Steering LL

Door count 5

Engine M62/TU

Cubical capacity 4.60

Power 255

Transmision ALLR

Gearbox AUT

Colour TITANSILBER METALLIC (354)

Upholstery TEILLEDER W.N./SCHWARZ (N5SW)

Prod. date 2003-02-10




Order options
No. Description
205 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

257 SIDE AIRBAG F RR PASSENGERS,DEACTIVATION

261 SIDE AIRBAG FOR REAR PASSENGERS

386 ROOF RAIL

403 GLAS ROOF, ELECTRIC

417 ROLLER SUNBLIND, REAR SIDE WINDOWS

430 INT/EXT RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-DAZZLE

438 WOOD TRIM

441 SMOKERS PACKAGE

461 SEAT BACK ADJUSTMENT IN REAR

464 SKIBAG

496 SEAT HEATING FOR REAR SEATS

508 PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC)

521 RAIN SENSOR

609 NAVIGATION SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL

672 CD CHANGER BMW FOR 6 CDS

677 HIFI SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL

761 INDIVIDUAL SUN PROTECTION GLAZING




Series options
No. Description
216 SERVOTRONIC

220 SELF-LEVELING SUSPENSION

226 SPORTS SUSPENSION SETTINGS

249 MULTI-FUNCTION FOR STEERING WHEEL

255 SPORTS LEATHER STEERING WHEEL

302 ALARM SYSTEM

321 EXTERIOR PARTS IN BODY COLOR

354 GREEN STRIPE WINDSCREEN

459 SEAT ADJUSTM., ELECTR. W. MEMORY

473 ARMREST, FRONT

481 SPORT SEATS F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER

488 LUMBAR SUPPORT DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER

494 SEAT HEATING F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER

502 HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM

522 XENON LIGHT

533 AIR CONDITIONING FOR REAR

534 AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING

640 CAR TELEPHONE PREPARATION

645 RADIO CONTROL US

775 INDIVIDUAL ROOF-LINING ANTHRACITE

785 WHITE DIRECTION INDICATOR LIGHTS

840 HIGH SPEED SYNCHRONISATION

845 ACOUSTIC BELT WARNING

853 LANGUAGE VERSION ENGLISH

876 RADIO FREQUENCY 315 MHZ

992 NUMBER PLATE ATTACHEMENT MANAGEMENT