Is it worth it?

[Fifty150hs]

Originally Posted by Effduration

That is a thorough list…

For this one: “…Mind-altering squeaks from rear hatch bump stops..”

Have you tried the upgraded OEM, spring-loaded bump stops ?

Do you happen to have a part number for those?

Thanks!

[Henn28]

Originally Posted by Fifty150hs

Do you happen to have a part number for those?

Thanks!

I second this. The new design bump stops are way better than the oe. As close as we can get to a soft close.

[Nolimite39]

RealOEM has the correct part number, the old one has been fully superseded even if you search by your vin it will give you the number for the updated one.

[Fifty150hs]

Originally Posted by Nolimite39

RealOEM has the correct part number, the old one has been fully superseded even if you search by your vin it will give you the number for the updated one.

I checked RealOEM, got the part number checked in FCP and this is what they have. Doesn't look spring loaded. https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...op-51247141879

[Effduration]

This is what I am talking about...They don't look spring-loaded, but they are. The spring is installed internally.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...53-51247171558

they are sold as left and right side..The above is right side. The left side is part# 51247171557...

Well worth the upgrade if your E53 has the original fixed stopper as my '05 did.

[Nolimite39]

Originally Posted by Fifty150hs

I checked RealOEM, got the part number checked in FCP and this is what they have. Doesn't look spring loaded. https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...op-51247141879

I'm guessing that you looked up the bumps top rubber, not the assembly. I got the pn from RealOEM some time ago for the spring loaded guys.

[Fifty150hs]

Originally Posted by Effduration

This is what I am talking about...They don't look spring-loaded, but they are. The spring is installed internally.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...53-51247171558

they are sold as left and right side..The above is right side. The left side is part# 51247171557...

Well worth the upgrade if your E53 has the original fixed stopper as my '05 did.

Thanks! Damn those are expensive!

[Nolimite39]

Yeah they are for a little piece of metal with a spring and rubber cap

[haigha]

Are you discussing the stops about midway up on both sides for the hatch?

What I did, based on a suggestion on XO, was put some round furniture pads on mine. I did that in my 04 in 2005 or 2006. Probably time to remove them and add some new ones

Something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RNCDVZ5

[ChiefRider]

So OP, are you still here?


FWIW, I'll add my thoughts/experience. IMO, new vehicles have sucked for quite some time. In 2022, they are far more expensive and horror stories about inoperable new cars I get from friends in the industry have reinforced my opinion that it is well worth keeping a good older vehicle in service.


The E53 for me has a great combination of ride, handling and utility. I wanted to minimize the number of problems to deal with so I purchased a well cared for 3.0 M54 with a manual transmission. After 6 years, I don't regret it. Maintenance has been no worse than anything else I have owned over the past 40 years, accounting for pros and cons. At over 200k miles, it still doesn't have any squeaks or rattles, and I still enjoy driving it. I couldn't replicate it in the current car market for 10x its present market price.


If you do buy one, follow forum advice on the weak spots for your chosen model by doing a thorough initial PM, and you should have a fine daily driver.