I never did the swap. Bought a 2005 BMW X5 6 speed sold that and now have a 2003 x5 5 speed. Would love to find out if its doable. A 6 speed trans out of an x5 just went unsold on ebay for $420 from lkq! The parts are getting cheaper everyday.

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2002 BMW X5 4.6is soon to be LSX swapped. Silver on Imola

2003 BMW X5 3.0i 5 Speed Manual, Sport Pkg, 190,xxx miles and counting. Black/ Black 20" 4.6is Wheels, OEM Stainless Steps, ZHP Shift Knob