hi.

This past week I swapped out from my 03 325i to a 2002 4.4i Sports package
this X5 drives awesome! Shifts Flawlessly, and looks great.
I live in Pensacola. And have had quite a few BMWs before.
so the stupid little BMW issues are not new to me. -.-

it has 173,000 miles
Suspension is tight and responsive and its all up to date.

things wrong with it: ( maybe someone can help me)

1. Small Coolant leak: from "transmission thermostat" the medusa looking like thing, that has like 5 hoses hooked up to it.

I will be fixing it tomorrow. if anyone has a diy this would be most helpful

2. there is a rattle from the engine bay. it only happens when i start it for like a second then its fine. seems like a start up thing.

3. there seems to be wind noise coming in from the rear driver corner window.
- the exact location is the bar in between the main window and corner window.
- i've redone all the seals. and it doesn't go away. the only thing i can think of is, it's missing a screw that goes behind the plastic covering the rear corner shade. on the bottom right above the door panel.
maybe thats it?

4. this is the worst. the driver door handle broke off, and its the door handle carrier.

is there a diy for this?

5. a light engine knocking. mechanic says nothing serious yet but keep and eye on it .

is a little knocking normal on the 4.4i? i know some other V8s do this naturally or at least it sounds normal.

other than those things and a missing rear cup holder its great!

i love it and wont go back no matter what!
I have already fixed a few minor issues and am getting ready to tackle the big ones.

pictures will be posted soon.