Maybe I'm mistaken but I thought only the V8s got the ZF 6-speed auto, while the 6's stuck with the GM-sourced 5-speed auto. So the assumption is that whatever tranny problems cropped up before the facelift will also be there after the face lift, only if you got the 3.0 though.

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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.