After four tortuous years of not having one - I picked up a “project” 2004 3.0i.

Yes, she needs new control arms all around, possibly a strut on the rear right, and CV axle on the front right... but all the “majors” have been addressed, like the valve cover gasket, window regulators, door handle carriers (except left rear), cooling system, etc!!

Plugged ISTA+ in the other day and the only codes I’m getting are MAP activation and secondary air pump and a couple of LCM faults likely related to the aftermarket hitch the 3rd owner installed.

I’ve missed you guys terribly. Once you get have an E53 it’s hard to not have one, even as a spare.

So, everyone chime in with what y’all recommend I do first!

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Gone, but not forgotten:
2003 X5 3.0i - 135k - the most expensive club in the world.
Premium, Cold Climate, Rear Climate

Service History

Mods and Retrofits: Satellite radio, MediaBridge, DEPO HIDs + LED AEs, M-B W164 rear-light mod, clear corners, BSW x108 Subwoofer System, illuminated door handles, titanium grill, compass/auto-dim mirror

Traded 9/1/16 -- 5UXFA53533LV80809 -- If you know his whereabouts, please contact me.