New guy looking to buy an e53

[Bmwtvboy]

Really? You must be a glutton for punishment. First, it's a waste because teaching manual on an all wheel drive with DSC defeats the purpose of manual driving. Second, it's over rated and very expensive to fix, unless you're teaching her that too. Finally, you're better off with a slick Toyota pickup, four wheel , manual, four banger. Beat that up and then toss the cash into a BMW. BTW, the manuals are hard to find and drive differently than an auto. Then again, just saying. I learned on Fiat 124's in the 70's. Winter driving in ME teaches respect real fast. And remember, the quickest way to teach manual clutch driving is the idle first gear engagement test. NO acceleration, first gear, remove foot from clutch slowly until the car engages and rolls forward under idle. Beyond that,it's smooth shifting..
Have fun, n be safe.