My BMW E53 4.8is

[Jag530isport]

Hi guys

I didn't realise that this forum existed until a few days ago.  I've been posting on xoutpost.com and bmw5 so I thought I would post a few pictures of my Estriol Blue X5 4.8is.

I've had a few BMWs and currently have the X5, e39 m5 and a e46 330ci sport convertible.  My X5 was featured in BMW Car Magazine last October anyway enough to of me gassing on.  Onto the pictures




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[AW8]

Jag530isport - Welcome to the site.

(For info of members I have been in PM exchange with this new member and can vouch he is a fellow BMW enthusiast and member on other recognised boards).

Oh and a pic or 2 of the E39 M5 would be good too

[Jag530isport]

Here you go as requested my latest acquisition e39 M5


My wife's e46 330ci Sport Convertible




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[AW8]

Thanks for sharing 

All look smart.

Have always liked the E39 M5. The facelift like yours having just a few changes but changes that make a positive difference.

Last drove one supposedly remapped last year. Progressive and  retrievable when traction limits approached.

Despite there being a few dogs around, now is a good time to buy these whilst prices still not daft and a few still available that are decent or fairly easy to turn back to decent without needing a mortgage.

I suspect I would end up being even more of a paranoid  fault code scanner in ownership  though.

[Jag530isport]

To be honest I've been into BMs for around 15yrs or so.  Always wanted a M car and this is the first one I have brought.  Went up to Edinburgh to get it.  It's had two previous owners to myself and has covered 82k, hence why I went for it.

They are seeming to go up in value for decent ones anyway but even the rough ones have started going up in value but I think thats just owners jumping on the band wagon, just makes it harder when your thinking of buying one.

[weirdfish]

You need to let me take that 4.8is off your hands, but only if you've fixed the rear seat belt, lol.

[Jag530isport]

[quote="weirdfish"]
You need to let me take that 4.8is off your hands, but only if you've fixed the rear seat belt, lol.
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lol the rear seat belt is fixed just need to put the cover back on properly so have we got a deal 

[weirdfish]

If it's within my budget then yes. 

[Jag530isport]

I would love to sell it to but I couldn't let it go for that in all honesty

[AW8]

[quote="Jag530isport"]
To be honest I've been into BMs for around 15yrs or so.  Always wanted a M car and this is the first one I have brought.  Went up to Edinburgh to get it.  It's had two previous owners to myself and has covered 82k, hence why I went for it.

They are seeming to go up in value for decent ones anyway but even the rough ones have started going up in value but I think thats just owners jumping on the band wagon, just makes it harder when your thinking of buying one.
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Hopefully not too much to sort. These seemed to bottom around 2 or so years ago. The money can be similar between a car wanting and an example well maintained.....and then there are the lower mileage garage queens that will significantly drop residually in regular use. 

Let's hope that your sound tidy &  useable car stays good.

Circa 70k  miles upwards, maybe a sourcing tolerance for the odd mark and with recent history the preferable way to buy these for sure.

[Jag530isport]

[quote="AW8"]Hopefully not too much to sort. These seemed to bottom around 2 or so years ago. The money can be similar between a car wanting and an example well maintained.....and then there are the lower mileage garage queens that will significantly drop residually in regular use. 

Let's hope that your sound tidy &  useable car stays good.

Circa 70k  miles upwards, maybe a sourcing tolerance for the odd mark and with recent history the preferable way to buy these for sure.
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Hopefully I should have brought one about 3 yrs ago when you could pick a decent m5 up for £7.5k but you live and learn I suppose  [emoji3]


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[graemeX5]

Hi

Nice colour on the X5 that's two I've seen in Escorial blue, very tidy a real credit to you and a nice collection.

The M5 definitely gets the thumbs up,I'm sure they will only increase in value.

I looked  at one about 6 years ago in silverstone before I bought a newer VXR but was a bit worried about repair cost then 3 years ago I got an X5, and so I guess they are no more costly than an X5 to run or repair.

Graeme

[Jag530isport]

[quote="graemeX5"]
Hi

Nice colour on the X5 that's two I've seen in Escorial blue, very tidy a real credit to you and a nice collection.

The M5 definitely gets the thumbs up,I'm sure they will only increase in value.

I looked  at one about 6 years ago in silverstone before I bought a newer VXR but was a bit worried about repair cost then 3 years ago I got an X5, and so I guess they are no more costly than an X5 to run or repair.

Graeme
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Hi Greame

Thanks for the kind words.  I do like the x5 I have to admit but unfortunately for me I've just taken a deposit on it.  I would have loved to run it alongside the m5.

Regards
Jag


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[AW8]

Deposit sounds promising.

Re E39 running costs compared to V8 X5, hopefully there shouldn't be took much in it. A V8 X5 having known potential for possible auto and suspension issues the M5 occasionally having Vanos and MAF issues and a tendency for being a little heavy on balls joints and wishbone bushes. I seem to recall the later facelift cars had a more reliable vanos but perhaps my memory a little rusty

[Jag530isport]

[quote="AW8"]
Deposit sounds promising.

Re E39 running costs compared to V8 X5, hopefully there shouldn't be took much in it. A V8 X5 having known potential for possible auto and suspension issues the M5 occasionally having Vanos and MAF issues and a tendency for being a little heavy on balls joints and wishbone bushes. I seem to recall the later facelift cars had a more reliable vanos but perhaps my memory a little rusty
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It is mate thanks for all your help and advice over the last couple of days.  I will be hanging around on the forum though because we still have a facelift 4.4i sport in the family lol.  Love the BMs.

Yeah the facelift m5 is also suppose to be better on oil consumption. 

It's a shame the x5 had to go because I do like it a lot but can't run the two of them unfortunately as much as I would like to.


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