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Originally Posted by mcibmw533 (Post 1070789)

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:

Definitely not parts car money. It is a 4.6is. For that kind of money, I want Alcantara and Aluminium matching trim..

2003 BMW X5 4.8IS AWD SUV M-PACKAGE SILVER LOADED

Someone is trying to deceive himself everyday and say "I have a 4.8iS yo" :bustingup :rofl:

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Originally Posted by tmv (Post 1071080)

Someone is trying to deceive himself everyday and say "I have a 4.8iS yo" :bustingup :rofl:

nah man, it's an X5M!.. or
///M
X5 rather... it's having an identity crisis. :rofl:

My latest acquisition, pictured after some recent detailing work.

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Originally Posted by J.Belknap (Post 1079231)

Passing cars at VIR.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...307BB3080A.jpg

Love this shot.

You going to be in VB this Saturday for c&c or SpringFest on Sunday?

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Originally Posted by J.Belknap (Post 1079231)

Passing cars at VIR.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...307BB3080A.jpg

Awesome. I wish I could have seen the look on the faces of those you passed.

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Originally Posted by J.Belknap (Post 1079231)

Passing cars at VIR.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...307BB3080A.jpg

I remember coming across that article in your sig line when I was researching X5's. How many miles do you have on her now?

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Originally Posted by CoreyHendo (Post 1079267)

Love this shot.

You going to be in VB this Saturday for c&c or SpringFest on Sunday?

Was supposed to be but plans got changed. :/

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Originally Posted by squidzilla (Post 1079279)

Awesome. I wish I could have seen the look on the faces of those you passed.

(Me too, was busy looking ahead.) fun day tho!

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Originally Posted by jimme53 (Post 1079282)

I remember coming across that article in your sig line when I was researching X5's. How many miles do you have on her now?

173k, 171k with S/C. Doing maintenance as required, want to keep it tip top. Haven't pictured myself selling it, wouldn't get that money back out of a sale. I wonder when the party will end? How's your Dinan SC setup doing?

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Originally Posted by J.Belknap (Post 1079681)

It's still running strong, only 99.8K on the odo. Wife keeps bugging me to sell it as I don't drive it enough and as a result the battery keeps dying.

Keep that party going as long as you can, these vehicles were meant to be driven! :bmw: