With the iS models, do both of them come with air suspension front and rear or just rear?
Secondly, was it optional on the iS, or standard. Do i assume that all iS trucks have air suspension, and if so, as with the 1st question, rear or front and rear?
Removing this air suspension and putting lowering springs front and rear why isnt it done more often, since the air suspension seems to be such an expensive nightmare fix?
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The 4.6is had rear air suspension, while the 4.8is had the full suspension. It came standard on both. And it depends on what goes wrong with the suspension system that makes it expensive. Eibach makes lowering springs for both, thinking about doing it to my 4.8is, just want to know if my air suspension would still work since the 4.8is has the ability to be raised and lowered with the button, and since the front raises up once you turn it off.Originally Posted by snikwad
-'12 X5 35d Deleted/Tuned
-'02 M5 LMB/LMB
PAST IN ORDER:
'03 530i/5, '98 540i/6, '98 540i/6, '99 M3/2/5, '98 540i/6, '03 330ci/5, '08 335xi/6 E92, '12 335xi/6 E92, '08 M5/6, '07 X5 4.8i, '03 X5 4.6is, '11 550xi, '10 X5 4.8i
Thank so much for the answer. Im not interested in raising it, just need it nice and low if i do get one.
Im so torn, E46 M3 or X5 iS cant decide, love em both and cant afford both.
Wel shall see tho. thanks again.
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No problem. And I have driven both, and I've owned two 4.6is's and now own a 4.8is. I can assure you that these are amazing cars. The performance is great and the looks are amazing, plus they are so practical. If you decide to buy an X5, buy my 4.6is!!Originally Posted by snikwad
-'12 X5 35d Deleted/Tuned
-'02 M5 LMB/LMB
PAST IN ORDER:
'03 530i/5, '98 540i/6, '98 540i/6, '99 M3/2/5, '98 540i/6, '03 330ci/5, '08 335xi/6 E92, '12 335xi/6 E92, '08 M5/6, '07 X5 4.8i, '03 X5 4.6is, '11 550xi, '10 X5 4.8i
hehheh, it wont be anytime soon, and i dont think yours will last at that price.
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I've had it up for a week, maybe even 2, and no one is buying! let me know if you're interested!Originally Posted by snikwad
-'12 X5 35d Deleted/Tuned
-'02 M5 LMB/LMB
PAST IN ORDER:
'03 530i/5, '98 540i/6, '98 540i/6, '99 M3/2/5, '98 540i/6, '03 330ci/5, '08 335xi/6 E92, '12 335xi/6 E92, '08 M5/6, '07 X5 4.8i, '03 X5 4.6is, '11 550xi, '10 X5 4.8i
It's actually "Door Handle Carrier"
One day you open the door and hear a "pop", then the handle will now stick out a little and you cant open the door anymore. That's when it's broken. Not too hard to replace. I replace 2 window regulators, 1 door handle carrier on my daughter 02 X5 3.0
So far on my wife X5 M54 with 94K mi, no problem with them or window regulators yet (knock on wood) All the maintenance is up to date, new Vanos Seal, VCG, Sparkplugs. Cooling system overhaul is next.
Last edited by tmvE39E53Z32TT; 04-26-2012 at 12:05 PM.
2000 Dinan S1 //M5 (my DD) --------------- 06 DINAN E53 4.8iS (wife's) -------------- 90 Straman Z32TT (my pride & joy)
Gone, but not forgotten: 01 E39 M5, 01 E53 3.0i, 01 525i Sport, 03 DINAN 540i MSport and 91 Z32 TwinTurbo
cool, thanks guy
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What about buying a car in warranty and getting another when the warranty runs out. Obviously research what car has good resale etc. I finance my BMWs for 4 years so by the time the warranty runs out it is paid off and I can choose to keep it if it has proven reliable or trade it in.
718 Spyder, XC90 T8, 535i, Subaru Impreza
Best cars I've owned (about six) were Toyota Landcruisers-80 and 100 series. 60 series was rubbish. Lexus LX470 X4 and the best LX570 X1. The worst was a 2 year old Range Rover Sport supercharged with 30000kms on the clock. Electrical, overheating, brakes and rotors wearing out too early. The best part of that car was the 4.6 S/C Jag motor. The rest just a heap OS.
Just bought a 2003 BMW X5 4.6 is, really looking forward to picking it up in a couple of days.
I'll be hanging around this site quite a bit from now on.
Check out this YouTube playlist dedicated to E53 X5 common repairs and DIY videos. It covers a range from basic common problems to some more complex repairs:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...BoZOPEauRHskow
Here's my list of 10 common E53 X5 repairs, with DIY video guides for each:
https://bimmerzeit.com/2020/09/14/th...5-bmw-repairs/
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