2008 Bmw X5 4.8i Extensively Upgraded And With Full Bmw Warranty Through 8/2015 on 2040-cars
Los Angeles, California, United States
Engine:4.8L 4837CC V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Body Type:Sport Utility
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Exterior Color: Black
Make: BMW
Interior Color: Black
Model: X5
Trim: 4.8i Sport Utility 4-Door
Warranty: Vehicle has an existing warranty
Drive Type: AWD
Options: Sunroof, 4-Wheel Drive, Leather Seats, CD Player
Number of Cylinders: 8
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 50,600
Ok everyone, I will try to be thorough here so you know exactly what I have as its time to let my baby go to a new home. I have the NICEST, CLEANEST and most UPDATED X5 you will find anywhere in LA. Always garaged, under FULL BMW WARRANTY until 8/2015. It just turned over 50k miles. Also... I'm not a crazy CL scammer.. Just a BMW nerd and obsessive about this car. Feel free to call/text/email about it, my name is Chris 213.804.6730
Will list options later but first.....
UPGRADES: (All professionally done, with the best parts)
Ok, here is where this truck exceeds anything else out there...
-Front turn signals changed to Amber LED. This eliminates the "egg yolk" effect so you have no orange in the lights except when the turn signal is on. Also the LED makes it look super modern as its instant on and instant off.
-Angel Eyes have been upgraded from the halogen (yellow-ish color light) to full LED. So the front lights look like the 2012-2013 X5.
-BMW Aero kit. This includes the front and rear bumper spoilers that make the car look (tastefully) upgraded. Also makes the rear bumper look more like the 2013 version.
-2013 taillights. Yes, the Tail light assembly has also been upgraded with BMW Factory lights for the 2013 model.
-FULL LED interior package. EVERY bulb inside has been changed to match the head lights and courtesy lights mounted under the door handles. No more yellow interior lights, this is all super white.
-LED fog lamps. I had the fog lamps upgraded to the blue/white to match the headlights.
-Orange reflector delete / euro reflector swap. The front of the X5 has orange corner reflectors that I had swapped out with smoked ones. They are very high quality and look amazing.
-Euro TECH/Option Package. This is the icing on the cake. There are a list of features available to European buyers that we do not get in the US. I have all of these installed for you. These include:
-----Roll up/down windows, open/close sunroof from key fob
-----Fold side mirrors in/out from key fob... this looks particularly impressive when you jump out of the car and all the windows close and mirrors fold in as you walk away....
-----CLOSE rear power lift-gate from key fob and from button INSIDE car (US option is only OPEN from key and inside cabin... you have to press a button on the lift-gate itself to close it.)
-----No "accept" on the navigation every time you get in the car. (you're welcome)
-----Orange turn signals do not illuminate full time when lights are on. (signals blink, but then are not on permanently with lights.. so front is all LED/HID hyper white... no orange)
-----Hazard lights are a double flash then pause, double flash. Not a huge feature but its kind of cool.
-BMW Factory ipod/iphone cable already purchased and included ($80)
-BMW Factory Roof rack $300
-BMW Factory windshield shade $60
-BMW Factory floor mats $175
Maintenance:
Tires were new June 2012 (although I had to replace a rear one 2 months ago do to a fatal puncture, so 3 are a year old and one is brand new), Front brakes done last month with Japanese dustless pads (amazing pads... keeps your rims clean!!) Tie rod ends also done at the same time. Oil change at dealer 2 weeks ago, new air suspension, alternator and some engine seal (Yay warranty!!). Currently needs nothing for 10K miles. Oh, new top of the line AGM battery as well with a 3 year warranty.
Vehicle:
Honestly it's easier to list the features it doesn't have because its LOADED with every option available EXCEPT, 3rd row seats, rear DVD and air cooled seats. Seriously this thing has things on it that I am still discovering. But it for sure has all of the impressive ones, like push start (key just has to be in your pocket), touch the door handle and it unlocks/locks, HID headlights that move when you turn, DUAL subwoofers, iPod integration, speak commands for navi, phone, radio, power lift-gate, heated seats, 20" wheels, ugh... this thing is amazing.
Option Information
0889 Black Leather interior
3476 Black headliner
0ZPP Premium Package
0ZRC Rear Climate Package
0ZSP Sport Package
0ZTP Technology Package
0330 Sport Package
02LE 20" Alloy Y-spoke wheels
02VA Adaptive Drive
02VB Tire pressure monitor
0322 Comfort Access keyless entry
0328 Running boards
0386 Roof rails
0402 Panoramic moonroof
0441 Smoker's package
04AZ Dark Bamboo wood trim
0655 Satellite radio w/1 year sub.
0697 DVD Area coding, North America
06AA BMW TeleServices
06AB TeleService Control
0840 Increased top speed limiter
08S4 Variable Light Decoding
08SC TeleService Activation
08SP CO2 control
0ZRC Rear Climate Package
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