Yesterday, or more precisely Saturday, said goodby.

I wasn't really ready, but was kinda forced into it by family members who just couldn't trust such an unrealiable vehicle. Too bad - new brakes, front calipers & hoses, recent tires, and does NOT smell like burning oil any more. But it did have a nasty vibration at speed - my next stop was Tire Rack to get a road force balance.

No more, I have a leased 2016 X3. Nice SAV, but I will miss the E53 with each lease payment!

BTW, got only $3K for my 2002 3.0i with 139K miles in trade. Oh well, I did take the tan Weathertech liners.

Any offers?