[{"id": 12298812, "authorName": "mrkbbd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrkbbd/", "bidAmount": 4800, "content": "$4,800 bid placed by mrkbbd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693145348, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12301563, "authorName": "DigitalCatnip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/digitalcatnip/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe it's just me but I can't get the Carfax to load.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693162701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12302659, "authorName": "smaglik", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smaglik/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@digitalcatnip I had no issue. It's a good one, too. This thing has been taken well care of.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1693167332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12303875, "authorName": "M555", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m555/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nicely kept example for sure. Love the black over beige, too. Any idea how much power over the stock 355 hp the Dinan, tune, intake, etc are delivering? Thanks & glwta!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693182315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12304408, "authorName": "panchosouth (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panchosouth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nothing like a Dyno to back up my opinion, but it feels like close to 400...and the non-scientific, seat-of-the-pants-o-meter seems to think so too. I know it gets up and goes with very little effort on the throttle.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693190227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12304463, "authorName": "pacers35", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pacers35/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What kind of highway mpg does this beast get assuming you take it somewhat easy on acceleration.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693190852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12304492, "authorName": "panchosouth (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panchosouth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Surprisingly good. Even with a heavy foot. I've seen around 20mpg with mixed driving around town / Hwy. I don't thrash it and my wife isn't a fast driver (sigh) so we see a pretty consistent mpg. I use Chevron Techron Fuel system cleaner on or about every 4th tank, keep the oil changes at the 3-4K mark, and Shell Premium - my personal belief is that doing so gives me more bang-for-my buck with fill ups.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693191432, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12304587, "authorName": "smaglik", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smaglik/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful ride. Any indication that any of the big 3 n62 issues have been dealt with? Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693193494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12304659, "authorName": "panchosouth (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panchosouth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a compression check done with the PPI. Figures should be shown in the PPI invoice in the photos above. I had another PPI done when I arrived back in NA in Charlotte, at Foreign Cars of Charlotte, because the BMW dealer seemed to have been less than thorough. I had all the fluids changed, (except the transmission) and a full service completed. Shortly after that, the alternator went south on me, along with the steering pump. Belts, pulleys and tensioners were changed as well. There are no leaks, nor evidence of same during both PPI's. I have the BMW history from new from the dealership, and there are no work orders for any of the common issues you're referring to (valve stems, coolant leaks, alternator seal?). I've had an 06 4.8is before, and ended up replacing the engine in it, but that was due to previous owner believing oil changes were optional. Happy to have an leak-down and compression check done, but you would need to organize that pretty quickly.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693194991, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12304712, "authorName": "smaglik", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smaglik/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@panchosouth thanks for the info! It seems like you've maintained it to a very high standard. My only bmw v8 experience is with the s62, but as I've looked closely at vehicles with the n62, that's a question to ask. From your records, I expect that had any of them occurred on your watch, they would have been addressed. All signs point that this is a great specimen, and if it ends up in my garage, the first mod would be a lower temp thermostat. \ud83d\ude0a", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693197205, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12305195, "authorName": "JLP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@panchosouth... I have an N62 4.8i and your comment about a lower temp stat is spot on. I have done the same. That and frequent oil changes make a significant difference in engine longevity including the preservation of valve stem seals.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693226433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12305210, "authorName": "sy1616", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sy1616/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nicely placed Dinan badge!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693226616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12305235, "authorName": "sy1616", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sy1616/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For those not in the know, Dinan is really the only proper tuner of BMW cars/suvs. Top quality parts, well researched and as safe or safer than OEM BMW. Dinan on any BMW should add value opposed to other tuner parts (sans Alpina) that deduct value. Watch a Steve Dinan video if you need reassurance.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1693226796, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12305252, "authorName": "sy1616", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sy1616/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have Dinan parts on three M cars, the entire catalog on an F10 M5, tune and exhaust on a e39 M5 and tune on an F85 X5M and I have never had a single issue related to their product, they truly are world class. OK, enough advertising for Dinan \ud83d\ude09", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1693226975, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12305972, "authorName": "joehernan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joehernan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tackling the well-known e53 air ride suspension can be a real pain in the butt. Has anything been replaced considering it is over 17 years old?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693234695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12306043, "authorName": "panchosouth (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panchosouth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@joehernan - I see no indication of it in BMW mechanical history, and I personally have had no issues with it whilst under my care. The X5 was inspected post purchase, and I've provided videos of it in operation. No issues or concerns mentioned during inspection. The Dry Ice cleaning allowed for a very close inspection of all systems.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693235341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12306488, "authorName": "koryrykman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/koryrykman/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by koryrykman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693239211, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12310940, "authorName": "ProvaMo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/provamo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The best and last of the mighty E53, I\u2019ve got an identical spec at home (475 sapphire black on cream), except without the Dinan mods and with 3x the miles, and at 213K, it won\u2019t die and my wife won\u2019t let me sell it. These just go and go, I have the same DWS tires, and I like the added rear view camera\u2026", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1693255945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12314383, "authorName": "rickreusch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickreusch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Super sharp looking x5. Curious as to why you are selling it so soon.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693315471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12314521, "authorName": "panchosouth (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panchosouth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rickreusch I'm heading back overseas, and having two vehicles here in Charlotte doesn't make sense. The Maser is staying, so the X5 has to go.....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693316998, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12320534, "authorName": "arf3rn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arf3rn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beautiful X5. Wish I was in the market. glwta", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693342047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12332577, "authorName": "W84me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/w84me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@joehernan It is my opinion that the real PITA air ride issues were on the earlier years. I have an '04 4.8is and once I switched out the module for the air ride to an updated one, my air ride problems vanished. But believe you me, before the updated module was installed, I, and many a mechanic did a lot of head scratching. I haven't touched it since and that was probably ~100k miles ago. Have just over 190k on it now. Don't drive it as much now because we upgraded to an '18 X5M but the Mrs. wouldn't let the Imola X5 leave the stable. I truly believe with this being an '06, (with the better air ride module) the air ride shouldn't provide any headaches. :-)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1693436427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12334876, "authorName": "rickreusch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickreusch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have you ever had the oil tested for metal? Black stone analysis?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693489979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12343524, "authorName": "panchosouth (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panchosouth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rickreusch - I've had the X5 inspected twice and oil changed twice. No indication of oil containing particulates; As such I've not had reason to have the oil tested.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693573750, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12344101, "authorName": "OffroadSC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/offroadsc/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by OffroadSC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693579878, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12348910, "authorName": "JCD2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcd2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a blue one and it was a great vehicle. I\u2019m an undercarriage snob and this one is beautiful", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1693602163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12351205, "authorName": "tallpaul1234", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tallpaul1234/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "hi. any smoking in this vehicle?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693639004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12351596, "authorName": "panchosouth (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panchosouth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tallpaul1234 - Not sure if you're referring to 'smoking in the X5, or is the X5 smoking...either way, no to both.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693659449, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12354950, "authorName": "tallpaul1234", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tallpaul1234/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks. Any ideas about ca smog requirement and this vehicle ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693680782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12355765, "authorName": "panchosouth (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panchosouth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tallpaul1234 As I understand it DINAN is compliant in California:\nhttps://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=Is+DINAN+compliant+with+California+Smog+requirements&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693683795, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12358393, "authorName": "gdayan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdayan/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by gdayan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693711272, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12358852, "authorName": "OffroadSC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/offroadsc/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by OffroadSC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693742566, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12358853, "authorName": "Msirel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msirel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you please elaborate on some issues in the recent receipts: are the radio and backup camera working as they should? The issue with the check engine light didn\u2019t seem to have been resolved. Can you update. Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693742577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12359041, "authorName": "panchosouth (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panchosouth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mirel- CEL light was due to radio not communicating with the instrument cluster. I contacted XTRON about the issue and they directed me to an outfit in Germany that had a program that resolved the issue via a dongle connected to the head unit. Currently it's at Eurowise where they've installed the dongle and are also replacing a noisy pulley. Work should be completed Monday.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693746419, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12359045, "authorName": "panchosouth (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panchosouth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I-BUS App.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693746488, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12359059, "authorName": "panchosouth (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panchosouth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Further to the below: With the Xtron head unit, I was unable to reset the values for mileage etc. This was part of the communication issue with the instrument cluster. There was no performance issues with the CEL, just a code reporting 'implausibility error with throttle' which was not relevant to the issue...Hope that clears it up.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693746636, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12359220, "authorName": "sy1616", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sy1616/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Per the title, what makes this a Dinan? If this were an e39 M5 and Dinan did the work as a \u201cDinan car\u201d then ok. Was this the case for these too? Bit confused\u2026 I have a Dinan badge for my F10 M5 but it\u2019s not a Dinan car per se.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693749097, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12359266, "authorName": "panchosouth (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panchosouth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sy1616 - DINAN provided all manner of mods for the X5 series, including a supercharger. It's platform specific, hence the DINAN badge and qualification for same. DINAN badges require a specific amount of modifications to receive the badge.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693749571, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12359625, "authorName": "Vapolka", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vapolka/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by Vapolka", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693753713, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12359734, "authorName": "bluedevil06", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluedevil06/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by bluedevil06", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693754910, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12359783, "authorName": "OffroadSC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/offroadsc/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by OffroadSC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693755314, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12359790, "authorName": "bluedevil06", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluedevil06/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by bluedevil06", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693755401, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12360141, "authorName": "sy1616", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sy1616/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@panchosouth, I understand that, again, I have a Dinan badge for my F10 as I received it after putting their entire catalog into the car. My question was more, why is it listed a \u201cDinan\u201d in the title of the auction? Seems wrong as it\u2019s not a Dinan car per se. Dinan serial number cars get higher premiums than any Joe putting Dinan parts in his car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693758458, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12360220, "authorName": "trublu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trublu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any issues with air suspension. These have been notorious for issues with air suspension. Press the button and nothing happens. Any pictures in highest and lowest position?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693759053, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12360445, "authorName": "Rualdo09", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rualdo09/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "any abnormal wheel vibrations at higher speeds? any issues with the rims? At this milage on a heavy car like this can develop multiple bended areas. Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693760610, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12360540, "authorName": "panchosouth (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panchosouth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sy1616 - DINAN sent the badge. As for DINAN VIN's Can't speak to that. The X5 has DINAN kit, and DINAN stickers. Installed at an authorized DINAN dealer in 2010. So there you have it. Guess you could take it up with DINAN.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1693761042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12360558, "authorName": "panchosouth (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panchosouth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@trublu Videos attached with the air suspension moving thru all three cycles. Suspension was discussed earlier in the comments below.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693761132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12360577, "authorName": "panchosouth (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panchosouth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rualdo09 - No, no issues with wheels. New tires installed at time of purchase. Photos of wheels post dry ice cleaning.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693761222, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12360583, "authorName": "mbz2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbz2000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a feeling that bluedevil06 is local thus no transport cost and is in it to win it", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693761241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12360809, "authorName": "jayzee333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jayzee333/", "bidAmount": 16336, "content": "$16,336 bid placed by jayzee333", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693762306, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12360813, "authorName": "Rodriguez1820", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rodriguez1820/", "bidAmount": 16600, "content": "$16,600 bid placed by Rodriguez1820", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693762331, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12360821, "authorName": "jayzee333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jayzee333/", "bidAmount": 16900, "content": "$16,900 bid placed by jayzee333", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693762350, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12360824, "authorName": "mmower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmower/", "bidAmount": 17150, "content": "$17,150 bid placed by mmower", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693762361, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12360835, "authorName": "jayzee333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jayzee333/", "bidAmount": 17600, "content": "$17,600 bid placed by jayzee333", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693762382, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12360846, "authorName": "Rodriguez1820", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rodriguez1820/", "bidAmount": 17900, "content": "$17,900 bid placed by Rodriguez1820", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693762422, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12360851, "authorName": "jayzee333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jayzee333/", "bidAmount": 18300, "content": "$18,300 bid placed by jayzee333", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693762436, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12360854, "authorName": "mmower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmower/", "bidAmount": 18550, "content": "$18,550 bid placed by mmower", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693762443, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12360857, "authorName": "jayzee333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jayzee333/", "bidAmount": 19300, "content": "$19,300 bid placed by jayzee333", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693762462, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12360864, "authorName": "mmower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmower/", "bidAmount": 19550, "content": "$19,550 bid placed by mmower", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693762486, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12360886, "authorName": "jayzee333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jayzee333/", "bidAmount": 19818, "content": "$19,818 bid placed by jayzee333", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693762540, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12360889, "authorName": "mmower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmower/", "bidAmount": 20068, "content": "$20,068 bid placed by mmower", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693762549, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12360908, "authorName": "jayzee333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jayzee333/", "bidAmount": 20318, "content": "$20,318 bid placed by jayzee333", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693762631, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12360913, "authorName": "Rodriguez1820", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rodriguez1820/", "bidAmount": 20600, "content": "$20,600 bid placed by Rodriguez1820", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693762650, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12360919, "authorName": "mmower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmower/", "bidAmount": 20850, "content": "$20,850 bid placed by mmower", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693762663, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12360934, "authorName": "Rodriguez1820", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rodriguez1820/", "bidAmount": 21100, "content": "$21,100 bid placed by Rodriguez1820", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693762718, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12360939, "authorName": "mmower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmower/", "bidAmount": 21350, "content": "$21,350 bid placed by mmower", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693762742, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12360958, "authorName": "Rodriguez1820", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rodriguez1820/", "bidAmount": 21600, "content": "$21,600 bid placed by Rodriguez1820", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693762799, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12360960, "authorName": "mmower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmower/", "bidAmount": 21850, "content": "$21,850 bid placed by mmower", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693762812, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12360988, "authorName": "mmower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmower/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/3/23 for $21,850 to mmower", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693762932, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}]