The thing I don't like about he motor swap idea is that I am buying a used engine. Granted, I bought my 5mt used, but it had low miles and I am familiar with the quality of it. So bolting on a new SC on it seems to be the lowest risk and also the easiest for a noob mechanic like me and it seems the easiest way to keep AWD. Maybe doing this will get me to leave my 4.6is alone and not entertain making that a RWD 6mt frankenX5.

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2004 E60 545i Sport 6MT. Black/Black Build Date 6-2004 102k miles