This is the real ultimate driving machine Was my dream car 20 years ago priced at $40k Thank god 15 years later I bought one for $4k 😃

These are going to start appreciating in value very quickly over the next few years. They are starting to get tons of the attention they deserve as many people have started flocking to the "golden era" BMWs.

I have an Estoril blue 4.6is and an E39 M5. The 4.6is is truly one of my most favorite BMW’s. They don’t get the care they deserve.

@EthirtyNein

2 жыл бұрын

Is your e39 carbon black? Bc if so, you and I have a nearly identical pair of cars lol

Have had one for 4yrs, about to take it out for a spin. X5 E53 4.6is E Blue 2002

I had an Imola Red 4.6is and an e39 M5 in LeMans Blue. Golden era. I have never bought a BMW afterwards.

Bit of a weird comment but I love the steering wheel on these early E53’s too

@WestVanGarage

2 жыл бұрын

I agree!

@rudyr4698

2 жыл бұрын

I agree

Great review! And Hoovie isn't really making honest reviews, as much as he's making a scripted reality show. He's just buying terribly neglected BMWs to make videos about how horrible they're, because he knows that this'll cause a reaction from the fans and bigger engagement for his videos.

I picked up an 03 X5 4.6is in Cali with 170k on the clock for $4900. Been daily driving it for about a year now and it's been great, this thing is heavier than an e38!

Great video looking forward to the next one!

This car make a lot of fun in many situations

Great video. I loved these cars when I was a kid. They sound awesome

@WestVanGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I know what you mean, these SUV's are really special. Truly unique for the time and if you had one back when they were new, you were doing very well for yourself XD. Today, anyone can walk into a BMW dealer and finance an X5, but to have one in the early 2000's was a special experience!

@punisherelcastigador3667

2 жыл бұрын

@@WestVanGarage you right..!! A lot of people always told me that was their dream car, I bought my silver one e53 at 2001

Just got one have it for about 3 months now. Other than regular maintenance like suspension and tune up its giving me “the ultimate driving experience”!

great video, just love the 4.6is,theres just something about it, i know it has high running costs but its worth it, what a desirable vehicle it is, thou it has to have the style 87 wheels as they are the nicest wheels ever made for an x5, i now have the facelift 2006 3.0d le mans version, which is a bit cheaper to run, but not as much fun, great review keep it up.

I've had a 4.8is for a few years now and love it to death. Of course sometimes it drives me nuts with repairs and small random things just not working, but other than that it's still a great (and beautiful!) car.

@deathrager2404

Жыл бұрын

it would annoy the living shit out of me idgaf how nice the car is.

BMW have been putting it down since the dawn of time!

Great review!!! I bought a 2006 4.8is last October (looks identical to the one you reviewed a couple of years ago)... bought "03" rims to go along with my "06" rims which are now sporting winter tires lol. I absolutely love this vehicle. 15 years old and drives like a dream and has a pretty good punch even by today's standards. '

@Eidrian111

Жыл бұрын

Have it broken already?

@c05l24

Жыл бұрын

@@Eidrian111 Nope...I have put on 11,000 kms and so far so good.

I love E53s.

These motors are 347 hp not 340. Every one seems to get that wrong. Higher stall torque convertor bigger brakes and many other differences to the 4.4 off that year Mapping cams Heads high flow exhaust and many other improvements. . I guess you can tell I love my 4.6. Lol

@drtomoyah8805

2 жыл бұрын

I picked that up and gritted my teeth - so thanks!

what would you consider preventative maintenance on these?

I bought a 2005 BMW X5 4.4i with 221k miles last year for $2000. Found her sitting on a lot for 2 years. Decided to make her a project car. Unfortunately, she was in rough shape (steering wheel was peeling off and had broken/missing buttons, headliner of the panoramic sunroof was peeled causing extra wind noise, partially nonfunctional dash, passenger side window/lock was not working, fog lights later went out, foggy headlights). The previous owner abused the car and did not do proper maintenance, which resulted in the engine having a misfire. She needed new rotors, hydraulic steering, radiator, and other components. At start-up, there would be a hard shake hard while warming up. The transmission needed service. Dropping the engine and doing proper cleaning inside was also needed. Once I started to realize HOW MUCH work and money would need to be put in, I sold the car at a loss of a couple of thousand after my investments. Nevertheless, I had tons of fun with this car. I loved the way she sat on the road, the seating position, and the sound of the V8. Never got to get an X-Pipe, since that was in my plans. I could only imagine how this X5 would drive if she was kept up properly, and had 80-120k miles. When I did a performance test by Dragy, I ran to what a typical new Nissan Murano would, which is amazing for a car that is 17 years old and was not running properly with misfires. I bet I could break the 15s on the 1/4 mile if all was in proper shape. Ideally, I would have loved to make a 6-speed manual swap. Great emotions and memories from that X5. I attached a POV test drive video for those who are curious to see. kzread.info/dash/bejne/aYx1sM-ofLqTfJM.html

How is the x pipe for daily driving ? Any drone.

I own a red 4.6 is they are very rare at only 2000 world wide, I’m in Australia and there is only 9 of these here, I had the e46 m3 in the same colour and they definitely share the same characters. I drive a e66 7 series on a daily basis, the X5 is an enthusiasts weekend or day out car

@stuartrose9456

2 жыл бұрын

Farouk I'm an ausy too who owns one . Love the car . Had 8 years.. get the timing chain guides done . Mine went at 160000 kms. . Ended up rebuild hole motor . Big bucks but worth it. .very rare unlike the 4.8 is.

@stuartrose9456

2 жыл бұрын

Farouk . How do you know their is only 9 in Oz. Did you check through rego branch. Just curios. Stuart

@marchdeane4896

2 жыл бұрын

@@stuartrose9456 I have one in NSW. Interesting to hear there is only 9. Would be keen to check on that.

@punisherelcastigador3667

2 жыл бұрын

I’m about to buy a red one here in California, I didn’t know bmw just built 2,000 world wide!

@Homerlovesbeer2

Жыл бұрын

@@stuartrose9456 I thought the 4.8 was pretty rare also? 🧐

Just got a 4.6is with 345,000 km for $2200 in Toronto. Just put 1000km on it. Issues so far have been rough downshift into 1st after driving hard and today my washer fluid reservoir started leaking and wont pump fluid. Happy so far.

@stuartrose9456

2 жыл бұрын

Logan mine had a thump into 1 gear when slowing down. They run way too hot for pollution reasons . I bought a 170 deg thermostat off ebay from Europe. Standard they run at 115 deg crazy. Mine now runs at 180deg engine oil runs heaps cooler . No thumping into first gear . You can also put a tray cooler on too. Overall the car runs so much better and less chance of destroying all the plastic and rubber in engine bay. I recommend every one go down this path.

I have a squeaking sound from the front wheels on my e53 x5 I suspect it's from the brakes what would u think this is from because when I bought it it didn't have that sound later I changed the pads and that sound appeared so I thought changing the discs will fix that sound but nope I was wrong and it's still making that sound.😀😢😭😂

Just pulled my gearbox out. Seems to be the b drum and the A clutch seals. They always break on this car as it’s just too powerful. I also replaced all the control arms and the sway bar links, all the rubbers. Then all the window regulators and door handles. My cluster was replaced at some point. 🥺

@jasper6195

Жыл бұрын

at how many miles is your X5?

you should buy 1st gen., but after-lifting version (late 2004+)

What happened withe the black 4.8is?

Tengo mi bmw x5 4.6is v8 serie limitada y para mi es una maravilla y los desgastes son normales y no costosos

This or a ml55?

Very nice review! but how do you think it compare to the 4.8is? I was kinda hoping for an little comparison in this video ;) anywayz, keep it up!

@WestVanGarage

2 жыл бұрын

thanks! I'm planning on making a separate video that compares the 4.6is and 4.8is

@odin7094

2 жыл бұрын

@@WestVanGarage Always good videos! That would be very nice, Im thinking of getting one. More options for tuning than the 4.8is, been looking all over the web for supercharger kits ect for the 4.8 but it looks like its more aftermarket for the 4.6. and like you said, its getting a little slow compared to new turbo inline 6 ect. but its still a V8 ;)

Where is next episode about 4.8is, after 1year owning as you promised :)))

@WestVanGarage

2 жыл бұрын

I can never seem to match up with the owner's schedule. I'll try my best though!

@aulzhoefer

2 жыл бұрын

@@WestVanGarage I bought a 4.8si it was horrific

@Homerlovesbeer2

Жыл бұрын

@@aulzhoefer why?

@aulzhoefer

Жыл бұрын

@@Homerlovesbeer2 everything broke… everything

@Homerlovesbeer2

Жыл бұрын

@@aulzhoefer doh! I just bought a 4.8is in le mans blau but it's had lots of maintenance done (gearbox, torque converter, water pump, pretty much every engine seal, rear suspension airbags, front CV boots, drivers window regulator, rear tailgate motor, rear number plate lights etc and been checked over by BMW who said it's in great condition) so I think it's not a bad buy and should provide a few years of trouble free motoring (touch wood) 👍😁

What year?

@WestVanGarage

2 жыл бұрын

2003

I love this car everything is cheap and easy to find since they made like 700,000 of them. Except for the fact that something breaks on it like every day

@allefley4628

2 жыл бұрын

good news though, at the rate of repairs im facing ill probably have a brand new e53 in about 6 months

@Homerlovesbeer2

Жыл бұрын

Actually they only made around 6,000 world wide, just a bit short of your 700,000 😂

@allefley4628

Жыл бұрын

@@Homerlovesbeer2talking e53 x5s in general

@Homerlovesbeer2

Жыл бұрын

@@allefley4628 all good mate 👍😉