Is it worth it?

[Fifty150hs]

Originally Posted by killcrap

i think you are forgetting that the X5 also comes with the same N62 engine option as the E65? And I would be happy to inherit a 2012-2015 N20 that had its timing chain and turbocharger replaced already, or just look at the 2016-2017 as i originally recommended that doesnt have known timing chain issues. If you dont think driving a car that has had its achillies heels fixed before purchasing it is dependable then i would hate to see what you think about an E53 that had all the common issue parts replaced and honestly labelling that as "dependable"

Some car owners in general keep a spare quart of oil and coolant in their normal every day cars. The average E53 M54 owner should have Gallons of oil(maybe even a tanker), coolant, door lock actuators, window regulators, axle boots, brake lines, expansion tanks, blower resistors, tail lamp assemblies in their emergency kit. LOL

Totally disagree with what you think an e53 owner needs in their kit. While my truck leaks a little oil from the pan, it uses very little oil, especially since getting rid of the CCV. I use a quart in 5000 miles. By the time it needs to be topped up it's time for an oil change. I don't use coolant as my system is tight. Yes, I've had to replace an expansion tank a radiator and thermostats, who hasn't on a car over 100,000 miles? Certainly don't need to carry spares. Never had a door lock actuator failure (door handle carriers, yes), never had window regulator failure, axle boots will crack on any car that has them eventually, no problem with my brake lines, never had an FSR go out on me. Yes, the tail lamp assemblies are weak, but once you put the "fix" on them, they're fine. I haven't had one burn out since I did it. 268,000 miles and still going strong.

The e53 with the M54 has been quite reliable as a daily driver for me. It just has to be maintained. The problem now is most of the older X5's on the market haven't been properly maintained. If I were to buy an old one now I'd only buy it cheap and plan on putting several thousand dollars into it.