Ive had the purple urethane bushing in for a couple months now. The ride quality hasn't change much. I highly recommend them.

Google E53 tension arms for write ups. I had a shop install them for $80.

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e70 - purchased 6/2018
e36 - wouldn't pass smog at 190k 2016
e53 - transmission blew at 225k 2012
e30 - sold as it was a little slow for a DD and burning oil at 220k 2011