New guy looking to buy an e53

[Crowz]

The above said the only ones I found that were in decent enough shape Id consider buying personally were in the $7000 range. Way to much for the average E53 in these parts. But its the manual trans I guess that's running the price up.

[Crowz]

I'll do a bit of looking later tonight and see what I can find closer by.

[rmepilot]

Originally Posted by Crowz

I'll do a bit of looking later tonight and see what I can find closer by.

I decided to go after an e83 X3 w/ 6MT, instead of the e53. Every time I find one worth looking at it, it sells before I can get the time to look at it or the thing is a POS.

Any chance you have the time to search through your contacts? I'm using Tempest and a few others, but not much is showing up w/o being an auto or way over priced.

Thanks,

[crystalworks]

Originally Posted by rmepilot

Any chance you have the time to search through your contacts? I'm using Tempest and a few others, but not much is showing up w/o being an auto or way over priced.

Thanks,

They aren't overpriced as 6mt's. You pay a premium for that feature. It's an unfortunate reality of the market. Scarcity and desirability lead to an upcharge. I was looking for a 6MT e61 wagon. Cost was 120% (asking $18000) more than an auto unless with a salvage title (still asking $12000). The wife and I ended up just buying an auto.

Edit: Here is, what looks to be, a solid 5MT X5 with low miles.

https://xoutpost.com/classifieds/bmw...85k-miles.html

[rmepilot]

Originally Posted by crystalworks

They aren't overpriced as 6mt's. You pay a premium for that feature. It's an unfortunate reality of the market. Scarcity and desirability lead to an upcharge. I was looking for a 6MT e61 wagon. Cost was 120% (asking $18000) more than an auto unless with a salvage title (still asking $12000). The wife and I ended up just buying an auto.

Edit: Here is, what looks to be, a solid 5MT X5 with low miles.

https://xoutpost.com/classifieds/bmw...85k-miles.html

They are out there and reasonably priced, but get picked up fast.

I briefly looked at that add and yes it's a good looking car, but I decided not to go with an e53, based on availability and comments from here.

FWIW, there is 2004 e53 w/ 5MT in ATL, just like the one you posted for $4k.

[crystalworks]

Originally Posted by rmepilot

They are out there and reasonably priced, but get picked up fast.

I briefly looked at that add and yes it's a good looking car, but I decided not to go with an e53, based on availability and comments from here.

FWIW, there is 2004 e53 w/ 5MT in ATL, just like the one you posted for $4k.

Yeah, they are out there. If in no hurry you'll find something. I don't think there were nearly as many e83 X3 MT's but could be wrong about that. Don't seem to run across them nearly as much as X5.

But having owned an auto Mtech X3. They are great. Drive like a 330i but are way more practical. Good luck on your hunt.

[Attacking Mid]

Of the three you listed, the 08 X3 is the one I'd be interested in. The LCI E83 is just a nice vehicle. I love driving it and considered getting a second one for myself to drive daily. Alas, I need the towing capacity of the E53 and seating postion fits my long legs better.

AM.

[rmepilot]

I don't need the leg room, but want to keep costs as low as possible.

Right now I have someone trying to scam me on CarGurus.

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invent...ting=234094727

The seller refuses to provide additional pics or information....

Too bad, the questionable vehicle looks really nice.

[e39_touring]

That x5 on cargurus is an automatic anyway.

[rmepilot]

Originally Posted by e39_touring

That x5 on cargurus is an automatic anyway.

The original listing said 6 speed manual.