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Originally Posted by andrewwynn
My wife's 01 e53 M54 has averaged $80/ mo in parts. My 01 e53 M54 had averaged 40 /mo in parts. I do the work.
I tell everybody of you can do the labor I wouldn't shut away from the E53 especially the 3.0.
I'm such a fan of the X5 I have no interest in switching to a different platform so eventually that means E70 so I'll be forced to make that transition at some point but I plan to get another 140,000 mi out of mine first. I keep an eye out for a nice 05-06 low miles I can use as a stepping stone that will delay the inevitable.
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You've got a good point here, why delay the inevitable.
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Originally Posted by Crowz
Im not sure what year you have to get to get the 8 speed my 2013 has but its a DREAM to drive. That transmission is enough of a reason to go with the E70 over the E53. I have both a 2005 3.0 and the 2013 turbo 3.0 and they are completely different animals.
The E53 is mechanically very simple in comparison to the 2013 E70. So for reliability and ease to work on the E53 wins hands down. The electric waterpump is the main worry for me.
But when it comes to power and the awesome 8 speed automatic my E70 is more powerful and pleasant to drive than the E53.
Its really weird after owning so many bmw's where the rpm's stay at 2k and above driving down the road and then to have the E70 with the 8 speed doing 1100 to 1200 rpm at the same speed.
Its like going from a 4 cylinder to a big block v8. Its a torque monster that has tons of grunt down lowww rpm wise. Really strange.
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thanks for sharing that, I didn't realize the 2013+ 3.0's were the turbo engine. That's tempting too, wonder how well the setup does reliability wise.
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Originally Posted by Zulu95
We now have both an E53 and an E70 in the stable. We are still learning the ropes with the technology rich environment of the E70 chassis. The newer vehicle, as other have stated elsewhere, is much more refined. It reminds me of stepping from a 02 chassis to a E12 back 35 to 40 years ago.
Do they have problems? Of course, but every vehicle out there has plenty to complain about. That's why there is some sort of vehicle repair station on every street.
When you accept the possible problems and make plans for remedial maintenance you end up with a splendid personal chariot.
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Of course that's why were driven to DIY. And also I'd like to avoid buying the "suv" my wife is interested in - with a CVT continuously failing transmission only option.
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Originally Posted by smassey321
The 6HP is much better than the 5HP. They do have occasional solenoid issues but those can be changed by dropping the pan. Lots of people have cranked up the boost on their turbos and the 6HP does fine.
Sounds like you are shopping for a 3.0L. Just watch out for oil leaks and you will be fine. Water pump, thermostat and starter will all fail around 100k.
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That sounds pretty good. My 5HP nightmares can disappear. I do expect some work, but I hate it when that work is must drop transmission to rebuild. What a pain, and those problems always happens in the middle of winter, at least for me it seems. I really hate dropping the transmission in the freezing cold. Yup that's about it.