Taking the plunge 2005 X5 3.0

[Ebasista]

Glad I found this forum. I've owned a e39 5 speed (525i), 2 Z3s and now a 2005 e53 3.0 with the GM 5speed that I'm hoping to learn more from this forum.

So I took the leap on this one family car for 2500$ I found on Facebook (sold within hours of posting). Dr owned for most of its life, then the son who sold it before going to California for work

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...51886205473180



The Good:
87,000 miles
Clean interior
Clean body
Some dealer history (one owner Dr bought, son used in College)

The Bad
Oil leak
Tires shot (rears are down to the cord on the inside edges)
Evap system code (small leak)
Brake light warning
Side light warning
Torn CV axle (deferred maint)
Hazy Headlights


With the miles, 1st thing I did was change out the transmission fluid (it drove fine the 100 miles) so I'm doing this just as preventative maintenance, not because there is an issue. Used FCP Euro to get Redline fluid and new filter.

Dropped the skid plate to see where the oil leak is from. Tossed the insulating foam as it was good and soaked. Pass side of the engine is clean, doesnt look to be valve cover or the pan. Bought the oil filter housing gasket kit from FCP and plan to attack that as I'm fairly certain thats the source

Put a used set of E53 wheels/tires on it to be somewhat safe till I decide what I need to do, will see if I get uneven wear. Will need to see if there is an easy measurement (angle finder) to see if all is Kosher with the rear before I take it to an alignment shop. Seriously thinking about some AT tires in the future (17" wheels)


More to come as I get get her sorted out (oil leak and likely a coolant service next)