.....and I guess my e53 noticed these unfaithful thoughts and got jealous My son was trying to board the driver's side after (for)getting his face mask and looked perplexed at the door when it refused to open! After 17 years my driver's side door handle carrier is toast it seems.

I know there is a fix but 17 years is not a bad run and it is not too hard to get to. Ordered a new OEM item.

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2003 4.4i black ext./black int./black headliner (kid's runabout)
2014 535d X-drive, M package, silver/black interior

Sold but not forgotten:
2009 E70 35d, black ext./black int./black headliner (sold 2021)
2006 4.8iS Le Mans blue/cream int./black headliner, SOLD in 2012 sadly...

Other hardware:
2015 Cayenne S (wife's new DD and definitely wroooommmmm)
2016 Tundra 1794 edition crew cab, luxo hauler
2005 Tundra crew cab, weekend hauler. Sold after 150k very happy miles.