New guy looking to buy an e53

[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.

[e39_touring]

Originally Posted by rmepilot

The original listing said 6 speed manual.

You'll see that a lot while looking. About 3/4 of those listed as manual are autos. Just look up the vin on bmwvin.com or wherever it redirects to now, and it will show the transmissions and all options.

Took me a few months to find mine, but they're out there (moreso when you're not looking!)

[rmepilot]

Originally Posted by e39_touring

You'll see that a lot while looking. About 3/4 of those listed as manual are autos. Just look up the vin on bmwvin.com or wherever it redirects to now, and it will show the transmissions and all options.

Took me a few months to find mine, but they're out there (moreso when you're not looking!)

I agree and it's frustrating.


Thanks for the vin info, it's been awhile since I've been in the bimmer market and forgot about doing that.

[andrewwynn]

Try finding an x5-m ! Not one of 4 actually is!

[e39_touring]

If you're willing to travel or have it shipped, there are some decent ones to be had. Here's an example:

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto...840893634.html

It's in the bay area, but west coast cars are soooo nice to work on - no rusty fasteners! I set up a craigslist search for bmw x5, car & truck category, titles only, max year 2006, manual trans. Then just change the city in the url to all the major ones around areas you're willing to buy from. Since the results will be slim, craigslist will show you results from surrounding areas, too.

[rmepilot]

Originally Posted by e39_touring

If you're willing to travel or have it shipped, there are some decent ones to be had. Here's an example:

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto...840893634.html

It's in the bay area, but west coast cars are soooo nice to work on - no rusty fasteners! I set up a craigslist search for bmw x5, car & truck category, titles only, max year 2006, manual trans. Then just change the city in the url to all the major ones around areas you're willing to buy from. Since the results will be slim, craigslist will show you results from surrounding areas, too.

I’ve looked in AZ, since i’ll Be there in 2 weeks. Not willing to make it to the coastline this year. I’ve scanned CL all over the southeast and TX.

That is a very nice ride.

[andrewwynn]

The one in the ad is very close to my 01 with 20,000 less miles and tan vs black Inside.


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