I'm with you, mcurcio1989. Our 3-pedal E53s may have their issues [like all vehicles], especially after 8+ years on the road, but when running properly, they are unusual and pretty special. We should trademark "E53 Manual Moments."

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2006 X5 3.0 6-spd w/Evo UUC ssk
sport/premium pkgs
born Valentine's Day, 2006.