BMW X5 4.6iS and 4.8iS - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

///ajd · 07-18-2010, 03:29 PM

Anyone had one?

Any good, are they reliable? Is servicing lots (e.g. like an Insp I & II on an E46 M3 due to valve clearances), or is the engine just a lightly breathed on "normal" BMW petrol?

I335 · 07-18-2010, 04:56 PM

I had a 2004 4.4 and absolutely loved it. I had a 4.8is for a day and while I really enjoyed it I thought it rode much too stiff for me - so much so that I don't think my 80yr old dad would have been able to deal with it. If you can deal with the stiffness they are fantastic vehicles for what they are.

Steve A · 07-18-2010, 06:26 PM

The engines are ALPINA units out of the B10V8 (4.6) B10v8s (4.8). Hand built and absolutley stonking. been in a 4.8is and a lot of truck for the money. On my shopping list for when i get home.

///ajd · 07-18-2010, 06:33 PM

Quick search shows up some anecdotal reliability issues - notably gearboxes going kaput.

They are quite cheap though - 4.6iS around 10k, 4.8iS now well under 20k.

Leggy, but nice.....
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1876131.htm

charliesum · 07-19-2010, 03:07 AM

www.hexagon-bmw.co.uk
always seem to have a few but low mileage and not cheap!

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///ajd Colonel Drives: BMW 330d Touring Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ... Posts: 2,205 iTrader: (1)	BMW X5 4.6iS and 4.8iS Anyone had one? Any good, are they reliable? Is servicing lots (e.g. like an Insp I & II on an E46 M3 due to valve clearances), or is the engine just a lightly breathed on "normal" BMW petrol?
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Steve A Brigadier General Drives: too much Join Date: May 2007 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 3,464 iTrader: (0)	The engines are ALPINA units out of the B10V8 (4.6) B10v8s (4.8). Hand built and absolutley stonking. been in a 4.8is and a lot of truck for the money. On my shopping list for when i get home. __________________ C350 cdi sport estate facelift 457lbft 130i M SportMercedes C350 CDI Sport Estate AutoMini Cooper Auto.Mercedes E250 CGI,Lexus IS-F,R36, RS4 Saloon,ML 420 CDI SPORT,M6, 335d, C55, C32, M3, M5, S3, ALL SOLD but fondly remembered

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charliesum First Lieutenant Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: pompey Posts: 353 iTrader: (1)	www.hexagon-bmw.co.uk always seem to have a few but low mileage and not cheap! __________________ vxr8 only car ive ever had and asked to make the exhaust quieter

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I335 Brigadier General Drives: '08 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New England Posts: 4,261 iTrader: (11)	I had a 2004 4.4 and absolutely loved it. I had a 4.8is for a day and while I really enjoyed it I thought it rode much too stiff for me - so much so that I don't think my 80yr old dad would have been able to deal with it. If you can deal with the stiffness they are fantastic vehicles for what they are.

07-18-2010, 06:33 PM	#4
///ajd Colonel Drives: BMW 330d Touring Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ... Posts: 2,205 iTrader: (1)	Quick search shows up some anecdotal reliability issues - notably gearboxes going kaput. They are quite cheap though - 4.6iS around 10k, 4.8iS now well under 20k. Leggy, but nice..... http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1876131.htm