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Originally Posted by Aleman
Is a manual trans worth the $5K premium?
RARE 5-SPEED MANUAL 2001 BMW E53 X5 - 242K Miles - $8,500 (Hillside)
https://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto...612402122.html
Rare 5-speed manual BMW e53 X5 with many professionally installed extras. I've had this vehicle since 2013 and I am the second owner. Comes with 2 keys and all manuals. Does not have sunroof which is rare and lowers center of gravity, thus making this truck feel like a car. Only one accident, which was with me. I was rear ended, and only damage was to bottom hatch. It has the m54 straight six which runs very smooth and quiet. I've always done my oil changes on time, everytime. Here is a list of features, upgrades and maintenance items.
Video here:https://youtu.be/zCH_d9nvzOM
- Bavarian Auto Performance ignition coils -Clutch fan delete to Electric fan
-Custom intake box with K&N filter
-Rear subframe replaced (common issue) -Brake lines replaced above rear subframe (common issue)
-Brake lines replaced along driver side(common issue)
-Replaced Brake/clutch fluid with ATE DOT4 Type 200
-Recently Replaced all rear end suspension parts
-Replaced 3 of 4 axles.
-H&R Lowering springs and Bilstien sport shocks -700 watt Kicker sound system with integrated subwoofers.
-Electrically adjustable rear seats
-Rear privacy Shades
-Rain sensing wipers
-Auto dimming mirror
-Compass on mirror
-External temperature sensor
-A/C and Heat work perfect
-2-way remote start alarm
-Front and Rear facing Dash Cam
-18-way Sport Driver and Passenger memory seats w/ heat
-Two tone Black and Beige interior
-19" Staggered wheels from e63/e64 6-series(On Car)
-18" square wheels from e70 x5 Series(winter wheels) included
-7" Eclipse navigation radio
-Sirius satellite radio w/ Bluetooth and Back-up Camera
-Power Tilt/telescope steering wheel
-HID Projector headlights
-HID Fog lights
-LED Tail lights
-Heated Seats
-Garage door opener
-Rust spot on front passenger fender
-Small rust spot on hood |
IMHO no, not for a truck that seems to have lived its life where they salt the roads. If there are a couple of visible rust spots you can be guaranteed there are more that aren't visible. Replaced the rear subframe and that's a "common issue"? Not that I've ever heard. The subframe bushings yes, the entire subframe, no. It might be common in NJ because of salted roads in the winter? It looks nice, but I wouldn't pay an extra $5k for it.