Feeler: 2003 X5 4.6is
 

Hey guys. Been a while...

Been hanging out with the Shelby crowd for the last few years. My history with this board: 2002 X5 4.6is, 2006 X5 4.8is. And now, a 2003 X5 4.6is. Estorial Blue on Black Leather with Sport Seats and Nav. Mileage is about 78,000.

I bought her from a guy up in the Woodlands just north of Houston. He sold it since he did not have a warranty and got burned on the water pump re-do: ~$2800.

I have a warranty through Endurance. Since I've owned her over the last few months, I have:

-Upgraded all pads to EBC Red Stuff
-Clay bar/wax the beast
-Changed oil, intake and microfilters
-Flushed ALL fluids (both differentials, transfer case, transmission with filter kit, brake flush, anti-freeze and rotors was by previous owner)
-Replaced spark plugs
-Replaced valve cover gaskets
-Bought Lloyds carpets all around in Berber
-Installed Alpina badging on O.E. Style 87 wheels and body in lieu of Roundels.
-Replaced the left driver door's foot trim; it was ripped.

Tires are all-season Michelins with about 6 month's tread left.
Has a bull bar across the front that I have grown fond of
Has a 'Level 3'(?) BMW trailer hitch (BMW wants $750 to REMOVE it !!!). That's not right.
It has original suspension with rear air leveling set up.

KBB shows a range of upwards of $18,500. I will be providing pics soon and I will be asking $19,500. Why? Because I've done all the work for someone. All the new owner will have to do is drive it.

Everything works. The X has been refreshed and is now ready for the next 78,000 miles.

Reason for selling? I want to find another one to work on. I'm retired and bored! I see this as fun.

Ethics: Unquestionable. References upon request.

Bruce

No for sale ads without a membership.

Forgive... I need to pay you guys to post a for sale ad on this board (of which I've been a member for quite some time)? Is that what I'm reading?

Thought sponsorships was how you stay in operation. Wrong on that point too?

BTW, it's a "Feeler". Nowhere does it say "For Sale".

The rule is: ONLY premier members can post for-sale ads. The site needs financial support to run/operate. For the amount of info and helps I get on here, I don't mind the $35 fee/year.
Sponsorships help too, but what if it's still not enough?
This thread will be removed.

If I wanted to sell a car here or parts for that matter, I'd pay the 35 bones.

All feelers do is generate free marketing and interested buyers, might as well put for sale.

Btw, I remember the seller on BF selling this a few months ago as I remember his story about the water pump repair costing him a lot. At your price I reckon you'll be making a few grand based on his for sale pricing at the time.

Also no disrespect but I wouldn't consider selling the X with 6 months of tread having done "all the work for someone" who is the next buyer, a grand in tires within a few months of ownership does mean something to people. If I were you I'd throw a set of $650 Atturo meats on there and then your price might be justified.

$19500? Good luck getting anything near that. I'll be lucky to get $17-$18 for my '06 4.8 when it goes up for sale next week.

FS: 2003 X5 4.6is Estoril on black 73k miles

This is the car and last advertised price in the thread was 15,900 firm in January. Picked up about a month later I'd say for mid to low 15s most likely.

You need to pay the owners, who keep the site going. Not us.

This is the sticky that you had to scroll past to see your thread:

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...e-threads.html

Please don't insult our intelligence by claiming you are not selling it. That was the whole reason you posted. You are getting a free ad.

With the link to the other forsale ad on BF kinda doubt it if he will get 15,000 from anyone on this forum.

The PO was a member on this forum. $19.5k is wwwaaayyyyy overpriced.