Hello to all and thanks for all your great information.
I am near 70 and have owned many different cars and trucks. Most all were bought used.
My BMW saga started in 2012 when I found an e39 2003 530i 5 speed.
85M and near mint one owner. I love this car and was hooked. NO issues!
I live in Minnesota, so I stored it in the winter.
In 2013 I was in Arizona and came across an '04 e53 3.0 (about as stripped as you will find)with 70M. Why not?
Bought new all season tires and drove it home. Minor problems, most I fixed myself.
My granddaughter needed a car, so the X went to her in Sept. of 2014.
My search for a replacement was on.
FOUND IT! 2003 4.4 with only 72M with the options I wanted.
Sport Package.
Heated Seats.
Comfort Seats! I'm Old!
I love driving this truck. Big difference from the 3.0.
BUT-ALOT MORE PROBLEMS!
I have replaced or repaired,
Water pump
Power steering lines
All three washer pumps
Air ride suspension compressor (Only thing I would do away with).
Radio pixels
Valve cover gaskets
Oil level sensor
Used set of 18"Bridgestone winter tires and BMW wheels. $500 good deal!
Need 2 rear 19" summer tires. Why different size front and rears?
My point,
I would buy it again!
If you are looking for a cheap trouble free car, this is not it.
If you have time, a little car knowledge, and another car (just in case), a better driving 10+ your old car or truck can not be found.
Thank you for reading.
I will post pictures in the spring. Sven