2003 Bmw X5 on 2040-cars
San Diego, California, United States
Up for sale our family jewel 03 X5 4.6is.I have bought this car 3 years and took great care of her and she did the same for me.We had around 20 k miles on the California roads and I was never left stranded or had even a distant feeling that I may not make it home.We bought it to use it for the family trips and to tow my race car to the track a few times a year.I probably have 1200-1500 miles towing for the last 3 years.It was planned to stay with the family for a long time,but I got a great deal om a X5 diesel and this one has to go.You can see all the maintenance I have done below,that is probably more than $10k if done by the dealer.Thanks god I am a 20+ years BMW technician and able to take a good care of my Bimmers.Of course there are some minor cosmetic flaws here and there,but I never had the goal to make the car perfect.Just to keep it nice,clean and mechanically 100%.
As you may already know the 4.6is models for E53 X5 are top of the line,power-wise and option-wise.It has 340 hp and is one of the fastest cars on the street.Nowadays that is not a stunning power,but BMW always utilises the power and torque in the best possible way.It also has amazing handling,even compared to most cars.When loaded with my race E30(2500 lbs+open trailer 1500lbs) it doesnt even feel there is something back there.I have connected electric brake controller,but the X5's brakes are more than sufficient to stop in any condition.
The AUTO CHECK REPORT mentions accident,but it doesnt give any details.Much more accurate CARFAX REPORT specifies "FRONT,MINOR DAMAGE",which is explained :"Minor damage is usually cosmetic,including dents or scratches to the vehicle body".
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