i've had a 4.6is for 9 years. bought it with about 72K miles. now has about 114K miles. it has been a dependable car. i have not changed the timing chain guides yet. i've only changed the tensioner. the biggest jobs i've done so far have been changing the alternator twice, replacing the fuel filter, replacing the upper timing chain cover gaskets and valve cover gaskets (that was a big job for me but was able to do it alone at night outside in a parking lot over the course of a few days) and replacing the ignition coils and spark plugs. i've had no real problems with the car other than the alternator going out a 2nd time. not sure why that happened. however, i do baby the car. i rarely ever hot rod around or drive in sport mode which is hard on the transmission. here is a tip. sport mode is fun. it shifts much faster and at higher rpms. but slap the shift back into standard mode when going downhill or decelerating. the transmission will thank you. oh. i should add that once the tranny did overheat while in stop and go traffic on a mountain and would not shift. after pulling over and letting it cool down for an hour it has not done that again and that was about 3 or 4 years ago. i consider the 4.6is to be a fun canyon carving sunday driver, or for towing a couple of jet skis to the lake. i do not consider it a daily driver. its hard on gas and feels like a large whale in traffic. but get it out on some back road twisties and it comes alive. it is a cool car. but more of a 2nd car

What happened to this channel? Content was great. Have loved the 4.6is series.

Wow gonna have to buy one of those when I switch car

an excellent video sir .... extremely informative, with considered input ... many thx

we have a well respected european indie shop in my city. i asked the owner about timing chain guide replacement and he said don't even worry about it. he said he has rarely actually seen timing chain guides fail on an E53 so long at you change the tensioner now and then and change the oil. he said a much more common failure is the valley pan (coolant)

Salutation, Mine is the 5.7L Alpina power edition. In Titanium silver metallic. The city council has taken it away for over 3 years now! And I assist to some of these known issues Especially the cooling system, ibe replaced it twice , and the last issue it had was with steering wheel leak. I thank you for sharing my favourite car Man.

I've owned several BMWs and I concur about the plastic-everything design. It's just fragile, meant to stay together while in warranty and fall apart afterwards.

Как приятно осознавать что где-то в США есть такой же любитель Бмв

hi im a first owner of a 4,6is and master mechanic and i think if u want to buy a x5 with a v8just buy the 4,4 (prefacelift) it´s easier maintain ... the 4,6is its just for guys that know the m62 in and out he's much more aggressive and not a good daily driver example the 4,4 has a OT 257° camshaft and the 4,6is has a OT 263° cam shaft the 4,6is it´s a performance car just like the s62. but it is your decision whether you want to buy one or not. but remember if you are at a loss, its your problem because m60 / m62 parts are expensive so if u can't repair it yourself then stop it i invested 41.6**€ with a new price 95.860€ ca. 137.483€ or 159,660 us dollar and if i dont repaired it myself i paid 200k 300k idk. Greetings from Germany / Hessen / Großgerau

Hey are you gonna make some more videos soon?

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5yr X5 4.6is V8 owner - still In love .... * Cam Chain Tensioner (advise to change if car rattles on a cold start) * Bushes, advise to upgrade to polyurethane * Grease inside rubber door seals ahead of winter * Final blower stage fuse failed (heater system) * Use 5w30 or 5w40 oils if over 100k miles * Solenoid change if under performing * Gaskets seal to be check replaced (oil leaks) * Tailgate lock failure * Exhaust brackets failure, replace or veld * Window regulator failure (windows dropping in door) * Alternator failure ETA 2yrs ,(get a lifetime warranty one) * PDC failure - use wd40 * Coolant system, check yearly for cracks, leaks and correct torque * Petrol cleaning/injection system additives e.g stp5in1 or Lucas etc. * Doors letting in water ,(check door panels and membrane) Happy driving......