deedub 76 Report post Posted March 15 A couple E53 X5 4.6is listed at the moment. Both in Estoril Blue. This one was listed yesterday by a private seller. Asking 12k. NZ new. Silver interior trim. Looks like it has good service history. It was offered to bimmersport members for 8.5k in 2022. 197km at that time and now has 214km on the clock. So it hasn't been sitting idle in a garage. The other is listed by a dealer at 10k. NZ new. Wood trim. 210km. Thoughts on these prices? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1726 Report post Posted March 15 8-10k sounds about the right for a decent one, they are maintenance money pits. Top one sold recently so someone is flipping it after fixing it. "It's the main thing that really causes concern with this model..." 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kees 621 Report post Posted March 15 (edited) On 3/15/2025 at 6:14 PM, deedub said: This one was listed yesterday by a private seller. Looks familiar... Edited March 15 by Kees 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deedub 76 Report post Posted March 16 On 3/15/2025 at 8:29 PM, Eagle said: 8-10k sounds about the right for a decent one, they are maintenance money pits. Top one sold recently so someone is flipping it after fixing it. "It's the main thing that really causes concern with this model..." Yea I've heard it can be rough ownership. I've always liked the 4.6is and wanted to own one some day for towing and some light off road duties. But not sure the headache is worth it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harper 596 Report post Posted March 16 I've had dreams of putting a 4.6is motor into an E38 740i short wheelbase and 6 speed manual conversion. 740shortysporty. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topnotchrally 141 Report post Posted March 16 On 3/16/2025 at 8:35 PM, Harper said: I've had dreams of putting a 4.6is motor into an E38 740i short wheelbase and 6 speed manual conversion. 740shortysporty. I'd buy that! LWB though. Comfort! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1067 Report post Posted March 18 Cheaper 4.8is just been listed https://www.trademe.co.nz/5224698504 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treone 671 Report post Posted March 19 ^^ E53 4.8is - niiice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antallica 24 Report post Posted March 19 On 3/15/2025 at 10:03 PM, Kees said: Looks familiar... Nice to see the old girl looking good again with some paint and polish. I don't miss it, always had issues. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TermiPeteNZ 1329 Report post Posted Saturday at 03:23 AM On 3/15/2025 at 8:29 PM, Eagle said: 8-10k sounds about the right for a decent one, they are maintenance money pits. Top one sold recently so someone is flipping it after fixing it. "It's the main thing that really causes concern with this model..." My 4.4i is a great drive but has indeed been a money pit. 😐 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
