Any Original E53 Owners?

[motordavid]

Originally Posted by dkl

2004 still ticking along with approx. 131K. Like mD, the X lost her warm bed in the garage recently to a newcomer, but she will still be sticking around for a while

The pic of our 3 cars was after a quick & dirty Zaino job on my CEO's new X1. I put it in the Mtn house garage, just for better relations, though that spot was temporary, lol!

Our old X5 went back into the garage soon after that pic, as her new X1 will not be a long term keeper after the 4 yr warranty is gone.
GL, mD

[bcredliner]

2002 4.6. 119,000 Texas miles. Was on the Dealer floor. They wouldn't deal. Originally an owners choice lease.

[Moments]

Originally Posted by tomsawyer

Hey Everyone - Just wondering out loud, are there any original owners left? My 05 e53 was purchased in February 2005 and I still own it, 89k miles later.....

Yes - specified in December 2004, shipped in summer and registered Sep 1st 2005, now at 155,000 miles, averaged 33mpg, nothing major failed. Can't justify replacing. Yet.

[Overboost]

I bought both of mine CPO from Irvine BMW and Hendrick BMW so I am not the original owner although both were less than 30,000. A 2001 bought in 2004 and the 2004 bought in 2008. Both ended up a lot nicer than when I bought them...

[X5only]

Not original owner but got my 2005 4.4 sports CPO BMW Bellevue in 2008 with 38k miles. Now at 130k miles and undergoing a complete suspension overhaul (including engine mounts), new brakes and passenger side valve cover and upper timing case replacement.

[BigBody]

We had an '01 3.0, and I daily our '05 4.4, both were built to spec

[Bmwtvboy]

01-3.0 with 235K, bought with 38K in 2005, pretty much all original except for the front axles and Dvanos. A few issues with general wear. But good overall. Oh new alternator.