New guy looking to buy an e53

[CleanIsFast]

If you are looking for a manual SAV, consider the E83 as well. They came in manuals too

https://www.bmwcca.org/ads/207991

That one is overpriced by a lot but you get the idea.

I'd consider the E83 maintenance woes to be less than E53. Having owned both, the E83 was very reliable! Same motor as the E53 3.0i as well (up until 2006 I believe)

[rmepilot]

Originally Posted by CleanIsFast

If you are looking for a manual SAV, consider the E83 as well. They came in manuals too

https://www.bmwcca.org/ads/207991

That one is overpriced by a lot but you get the idea.

I'd consider the E83 maintenance woes to be less than E53. Having owned both, the E83 was very reliable! Same motor as the E53 3.0i as well (up until 2006 I believe)

I'm looking at the e83 as well, just have to find the right one. The goal is to have something by this summer.

EDIT: This is awesome. I've been a member here for over 10 years and now have 6 posts, all in the same thread...