x5 4.6 what to look out for when buying
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Hi guys
Any pointers on probs when looking for these? going for about 02 , what is the diffrence between 4.4 & 4.6? seems 200cc is that it?
Any bad things/expensive to look for when buying?
Is there anyone who i can pay to inspect it as i have been told rac/aa are not that good?
cheers guys just dont want to buy a bad one?
Any pointers on probs when looking for these? going for about 02 , what is the diffrence between 4.4 & 4.6? seems 200cc is that it?
Any bad things/expensive to look for when buying?
Is there anyone who i can pay to inspect it as i have been told rac/aa are not that good?
cheers guys just dont want to buy a bad one?
The 4.6 unit is based on the alpina unit so gives it a bit more ooomph!
You also get a few more goodies as standard & m5 style clocks with warm up lights & obviously sports suspension as standard.
There are many more things, these are just off the top of my head & i have a 4.8is which i am pleased with & believe there is not too much difference between the two.
They are thirsty though so you will get to know your petrol station cashiers well!!!
Good luck with your search.
You also get a few more goodies as standard & m5 style clocks with warm up lights & obviously sports suspension as standard.
There are many more things, these are just off the top of my head & i have a 4.8is which i am pleased with & believe there is not too much difference between the two.
They are thirsty though so you will get to know your petrol station cashiers well!!!
Good luck with your search.
Keep an eye out for the following, worn rear subframe and front thrust arm bushes, both available as a great replacement from Powerflex, frozen door catches stopping the doors stay closed, worn/warped discs, squeaky tailgate, FSR faulty which internittantly kills the battery, pixel failure in the displays, awful runflat tyres, weeping camcover gaskets, slow electric windows which WILL have a mechanism failure if not repaired whilst they are still working.
Other than that and the fuel costs (18-22 mpg) its a great car.
Other than that and the fuel costs (18-22 mpg) its a great car.
cerb4.5lee said:
The 4.6 unit is based on the alpina unit so gives it a bit more ooomph!
You also get a few more goodies as standard & m5 style clocks with warm up lights & obviously sports suspension as standard.
There are many more things, these are just off the top of my head & i have a 4.8is which i am pleased with & believe there is not too much difference between the two.
They are thirsty though so you will get to know your petrol station cashiers well!!!
Good luck with your search.
Yes must admit looked at getting 4.8 , but out my price range (just) they have air suspension that i fancied!You also get a few more goodies as standard & m5 style clocks with warm up lights & obviously sports suspension as standard.
There are many more things, these are just off the top of my head & i have a 4.8is which i am pleased with & believe there is not too much difference between the two.
They are thirsty though so you will get to know your petrol station cashiers well!!!
Good luck with your search.
Are they good cars in general as i normally have sports cars but need the room & 4 doors now! dont mind fuel as have diesel golf for running about.
cheers
8Tech said:
Keep an eye out for the following, worn rear subframe and front thrust arm bushes, both available as a great replacement from Powerflex, frozen door catches stopping the doors stay closed, worn/warped discs, squeaky tailgate, FSR faulty which internittantly kills the battery, pixel failure in the displays, awful runflat tyres, weeping camcover gaskets, slow electric windows which WILL have a mechanism failure if not repaired whilst they are still working.
Other than that and the fuel costs (18-22 mpg) its a great car.
Yes few probs & will look at for these! Do you like your x5? dont know if a saloon car would be better but its just our road are so crap now , you need these sort of cars to get about on b roads!Other than that and the fuel costs (18-22 mpg) its a great car.
cheers
Dont forget to make sure the tyre pressure sensors are working-its a quite unreliable system when its a few years old and the sensors cost around £100 per corner.You will see a message on the dash display saying "TYREPRESSURE CONTROL INACTIVE" if its not working.
Also make sure the tyres have some tread on them-they are 20" and expensive to replace with something decent.
Also make sure the tyres have some tread on them-they are 20" and expensive to replace with something decent.
The more toys you have on the car, the more there is to go wrong. I do not have tyre pressure sensors so no worries there. Yes, I really like the car and it is nearly as good as my e39 540i I just sold but more practical and is pretty easy with the speed ramps everywhere.
Totally useable in the snow and I would not swap it for a 4.8iS or the later E70 as these are far more expensive to maintain and much less reliable.
Totally useable in the snow and I would not swap it for a 4.8iS or the later E70 as these are far more expensive to maintain and much less reliable.
MarsellusWallace said:
Dont forget to make sure the tyre pressure sensors are working-its a quite unreliable system when its a few years old and the sensors cost around £100 per corner.You will see a message on the dash display saying "TYREPRESSURE CONTROL INACTIVE" if its not working.
Also make sure the tyres have some tread on them-they are 20" and expensive to replace with something decent.
Yes i have been told that these things eat tyres!Also make sure the tyres have some tread on them-they are 20" and expensive to replace with something decent.
8Tech said:
The more toys you have on the car, the more there is to go wrong. I do not have tyre pressure sensors so no worries there. Yes, I really like the car and it is nearly as good as my e39 540i I just sold but more practical and is pretty easy with the speed ramps everywhere.
Totally useable in the snow and I would not swap it for a 4.8iS or the later E70 as these are far more expensive to maintain and much less reliable.
what year is your one then? do you have 4.4? Sounds like they will be quite good for me & kids then? I wont use it lots so mpg is not important but i want something thtas not sluggish as my old ML merc 3 petrol was okay to 60 then the next bit to 85 was so slow when overtaking!!!Totally useable in the snow and I would not swap it for a 4.8iS or the later E70 as these are far more expensive to maintain and much less reliable.
iaiin said:
cerb4.5lee said:
The 4.6 unit is based on the alpina unit so gives it a bit more ooomph!
You also get a few more goodies as standard & m5 style clocks with warm up lights & obviously sports suspension as standard.
There are many more things, these are just off the top of my head & i have a 4.8is which i am pleased with & believe there is not too much difference between the two.
They are thirsty though so you will get to know your petrol station cashiers well!!!
Good luck with your search.
Yes must admit looked at getting 4.8 , but out my price range (just) they have air suspension that i fancied!You also get a few more goodies as standard & m5 style clocks with warm up lights & obviously sports suspension as standard.
There are many more things, these are just off the top of my head & i have a 4.8is which i am pleased with & believe there is not too much difference between the two.
They are thirsty though so you will get to know your petrol station cashiers well!!!
Good luck with your search.
Are they good cars in general as i normally have sports cars but need the room & 4 doors now! dont mind fuel as have diesel golf for running about.
cheers
Its practical & a nice driving position & yes the air suspension gives a comfy ride even on 20s.
Good that you have a run about aswell as this will help with fuel,i have just sold my runabout so i do miss cheap running costs but couldnt justify 4 cars when only 2 of us! & the missus gets the diesel cos she does high miles.
I feel you will be really happy with a 4.6is cos they tick all the boxes.
All the best looking for one & the sound is addictive!
Hope you get a good one.
cerb4.5lee said:
iaiin said:
cerb4.5lee said:
The 4.6 unit is based on the alpina unit so gives it a bit more ooomph!
You also get a few more goodies as standard & m5 style clocks with warm up lights & obviously sports suspension as standard.
There are many more things, these are just off the top of my head & i have a 4.8is which i am pleased with & believe there is not too much difference between the two.
They are thirsty though so you will get to know your petrol station cashiers well!!!
Good luck with your search.
Yes must admit looked at getting 4.8 , but out my price range (just) they have air suspension that i fancied!You also get a few more goodies as standard & m5 style clocks with warm up lights & obviously sports suspension as standard.
There are many more things, these are just off the top of my head & i have a 4.8is which i am pleased with & believe there is not too much difference between the two.
They are thirsty though so you will get to know your petrol station cashiers well!!!
Good luck with your search.
Are they good cars in general as i normally have sports cars but need the room & 4 doors now! dont mind fuel as have diesel golf for running about.
cheers
Its practical & a nice driving position & yes the air suspension gives a comfy ride even on 20s.
Good that you have a run about aswell as this will help with fuel,i have just sold my runabout so i do miss cheap running costs but couldnt justify 4 cars when only 2 of us! & the missus gets the diesel cos she does high miles.
I feel you will be really happy with a 4.6is cos they tick all the boxes.
All the best looking for one & the sound is addictive!
Hope you get a good one.
will keep looking as in no rush, so would like to buy a good one.
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