Sold the beast.
WHAT a journey!
Bought, repaired and sold 3 E53's in an 18 month period. It was a steep learning curve going back to the E53's and their maintenance / cost after many years in E70's. Could not have survived without you guys here and the wealth of knowledge and advice
Thank you.
Going to take time out from the (near) weekly maintenance requirements / frustration and take a breather while I look for a low mile PROPERLY maintained replacement with the steering wheel on the other side of the car
lol Will take my time to find the right one.
On the upside I can get parts a lot quicker now being in the US so downtime will be shorter....
thanks all and drive safe....