Got the X5 back on 7 October, ran great. The next morning 0500, dead on the side of the road. Dealer paid to have of towed to them (>$300] for evaluation. Blown DDE Fuse 2. Cleaned out under the cabin air filters (leaves, debris) and found nothing. Got under the vehicle and a NOx harness had come loose from a clip and wore against the front driveline, creating a short. Repaired free of charge and tow costs. 1000+ miles later and it's still running and riding great.

I replaced the kidney grills with a combination of an OE silver center and aftermarket molded matte black bezel.

Next will be motor, xfer case, trans mounts, new belt tensioner, idler, belt, harmonic dampener (or whatever it's called on the M57), and alternator overrun pulley.

Considering putting new tires on the original 19" Style 335 wheels. I'm using the 18" Style 210 "snow package" wheel now. With my required medical treatments, I think going back to running a dedicated snow tire - as good as my current but discontinued Michelin Premier LTX is in the snow - in the winter might be a good idea.

I'd like to install the HBA option. Seems like I only need the coding and can optionally add the stalk as the mirror already has wiring for the camera. I have RLS, auto dimming, compass, GDO, and security mirror.

Still want to get new headlight assemblies although mine are still good, they are many years old.

I have to do something about that damned soft touch crap and I'd like to cover the wood trim with something like Black Cubic, Titanium, a gunmetal or something. I'm also looking at an MMI+ box to add Car Play and Android Auto to the CIC. I want to upgrade but don't want to spend the money on NBT or EVO and want nothing to do with those cheapy Chinese head units.

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8/2011 X5 xDrive35d Sport, Black Sapphire Metallic, Black Nevada Leather, Fine Burr Walnut Trim
2/2001 M5, Jet Black, Exclusive Complete Black Walk Nappa Point Heritage Leather, Black Cubic Trim