X5 4.6
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snakebrain
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A mate's about to sign the dotted line on an '03 X5 with a 4.6. Anybody know these? What are the things to look for and worry about?
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drewjak
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a friend of mine had one, he had it about 3 weeks and got rid said fuel consumption was shocking
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pacerpete
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The 15 mpg worries most people 
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Royalratch
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The outdated SUV chavness wasn't deterrent enough?
An E60 530d Sport Touring is just as mean, possibly de badged.
4.6 is crazy especially f he libes in town?
An E60 530d Sport Touring is just as mean, possibly de badged.
4.6 is crazy especially f he libes in town?
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snakebrain
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I advised him to buy shares in oil but I don't think he's too bothered..
It was this or a750iL but he was set on a jeep and looks like he'll be in this by next week.
It was this or a750iL but he was set on a jeep and looks like he'll be in this by next week.
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Simon13
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alpina engine, 2 ton tonka toy with 7mpg! they certainly go well!
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Blitz
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They sound great.
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Jim320i
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Expect him to pay 1 million a year in road tax too...Or what ever it costs these days. I had a look at a 3 litre one from a friend a while back... Just out of curiousity. Tax wasnt good...
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bss325i
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Many electrical problems, worn out suspension, tight council previous owners who have scrimped on maintainence are things to look out for.
Panoramic sunroofs
Water cooled alternators
Headgaskets
Water pumps
Radiators
Air suspension components
TV/Nav/Radio faults
Battery current drains
Automatic gearboxes
All of the above are common problem areas and nearly all are expensive to sort!
Panoramic sunroofs
Water cooled alternators
Headgaskets
Water pumps
Radiators
Air suspension components
TV/Nav/Radio faults
Battery current drains
Automatic gearboxes
All of the above are common problem areas and nearly all are expensive to sort!
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Jim320i
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Tell a lie...
Vehicle Excise Duty Rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate £134.75
12 Months Rate £245.00
I must have looked at future prices for these vehicles? God knows...
Vehicle Excise Duty Rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate £134.75
12 Months Rate £245.00
I must have looked at future prices for these vehicles? God knows...
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B7
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Funny this. My mate in Abu Dhabi has just perchased a 4.8i X5. Reckons it's f*cking awesome. Til you get to a corner. He's ben ranting about how the engine spins up like a goodun and how rapid it is. Fuel economy? At the prices over there who gives a shit!
B7's Motto. "If it's French, BURN IT!!!!!!"
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bss325i
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If your going to have a V8, have it in a 5 series!
E60 550i M sport manual FTW!
E60 550i M sport manual FTW!
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Simon13
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find one.
e34 540i manual on pistonheads for a bag, if you can live with 245k up on on the clocks
e34 540i manual on pistonheads for a bag, if you can live with 245k up on on the clocks
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bss325i
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Ture, 550i's are rare let alone manuals!
Prefacelift E39 540i manual saloon for £2k with half sensible mileage?
Prefacelift E39 540i manual saloon for £2k with half sensible mileage?
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Simon13
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one on auto trader, with about 130k up in silver saloon.
I've been looking about alot!
3.8 6 speed in anus blue for £3250 with rebuilt EDC also today in cumbria on p'heads! no milege mentioned
I've been looking about alot!
3.8 6 speed in anus blue for £3250 with rebuilt EDC also today in cumbria on p'heads! no milege mentioned
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bss325i
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I want to put a V8 in an E46 ala Hartge H50!
This is something i have been researching.
This is something i have been researching.
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snakebrain
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Thanks bss, that's what I was looking for. Saw it today. Surprised how much I liked it. Imola red with black leather, 60k, clean but could use a machine polish and wheel refurb to look its best (speaking of which, it has 19 or 20 inch alloys, naturally). He says it goes like poop off a scoop!bss325i wrote:All of the above are common problem areas and nearly all are expensive to sort!
