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View Poll Results: How do you use your X5, in which condition do you store it? | |||
Daily Driver (moreso than your other cars) | 28 | 68.29% | |
Occasional use (long trip, towing, conditions needing AWD) | 5 | 12.20% | |
Special use (showcar, racecar, dazzle your friends with) | 2 | 4.88% | |
Rarely used (no rain or snow, kept away from UV & trees) | 4 | 9.76% | |
Stored outside (subject to nature) | 14 | 34.15% | |
Stored outside (under wraps: tarped, or custom cover) | 3 | 7.32% | |
Stored inside (garaged every night) | 10 | 24.39% | |
Stored in special place (temp.-controlled, dustfree vault) | 2 | 4.88% | |
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Where does your BMW X5 E53 fit in this rating scale?
Looking out my window at my X5, and reflecting on my history of building, racing, maintaining, various vehicles over the last 57+ years (starting with my Grandpa, at age 14), I arrived at the conclusion that I'd never, ever have a "perfect" car (or truck), despite my best efforts on over 25 vehicles I've owned. At my age, and lack of energy/ability/funds, I'm sure I'll never improve the condition of my current fleet
So, I made a little list, to rate where I would rank my X5 E53's condition, compared to most conditions it could be in, and it didn't make the grade. It's quite serviceable, comfortable, reliable, but worn & imperfect cosmetically, so it only climbs part-way up the scale I created...I rate it a 7-8, but then I'm very forgiving of imperfections. Added 9/14: Though I (later in this thread) rated mine as a 7.0001, I do drive it more often than my others, and it's stored outside without a cover, so I picked #1 (Daily Driver) and #5 (Stored outside-subject to nature) on the poll. So, maybe a 8.00001? Where does your BMW X5 E53 fit in this rating scale? (or any X5, Bimmer, or beloved vehicle) 1) junkpile, on/off wheels 2) parts car only 3) possible to save? or not 4) yee-haw, demo derby car (South) 5) off-public roads only, ranch/farm transportation (SW & West) 6) rust-bucket winter beater (North) 7) DIY-er longterm project car 8) DIY-er project in daily-driver condition 9) survivor car, in great condition 10) restored, renewed, showroom or better, unreal condition 11) unobtainium-quality, modified by enthusiast with deep pockets, or a factory one-of-a-kind
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01 BMW X5 E53,3.0i-5L40E, 7/13/01 topas-blau,Leder-grau,"resto-project car" Here: 14 Lexus ES350,3.5L-U660E 09 HHR Panel,2.2L-4T45E 04 Chevy 2500HD,6.0L-4L80E 98 GMC Sierra 1500,5.7L-4L60E Gone: 66 Chevelle Malibu 2dr ht.,327>441c.i.-TH350>PGlide/transbrake 08 Cobalt Coupe,2.2L-4T45E 69 & 75 C10s,350c.i.-TH350 86 S10,2.8L-700R4 73 Volvo 142,2.0L-MT4 72 & 73 VW SuperBeetles,1.6l-MT4 64 VW,1.2l-MT4 67 Dodge Monaco 500 2dr ht.,383c.i.-A727 56 Chevy 210 4dr,265c.i.-PGlide Last edited by workingonit; 09-14-2022 at 10:16 AM. Reason: poll added |
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Love this idea of a thread I feel like it’s going to take off like a wildfire!
Anyways, let’s get this going: Started from 7 when I purchased it and brought it up to solid 8. Just when I wanted to make it into perfect 10, something else hit the market and now I want that e53 more than mine lol So current one soon to hit marketplace. 03 Alpine white with manual transmission and completely stock. |
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My 01 4.4 is a 9 on that list. I also have an 06' 3.0d which is number 2 (maybe 3) on the list.
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#10 Covered and babied with love, care and the funds to keep it that way.
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2005 X5 4.8IS The Blue ones are always FASTER.... Current Garage: 2005 X5 4.8is 2002 M5 TiSilver 2003 525iT 1998 528i Former Garage Stable Highlights 2004 325XiT Sport 1973 De Tomaso Pantera, L Model 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp Alpine White 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp GoManGo Green 1971 Dart Sport, “Dart Light” package 1969 Road Runner 383 1968 Ply Barracuda 340S FB Sea-foam Green Last edited by StephenVA; 09-13-2022 at 07:50 PM. |
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#7->>>-#8
Third owner didn't have funds to keep up maintenance. Funds spent to bring it up to #8 now exceed purchase price. A lot of OEM parts have failed or have started to fail. Still working to get it above #8.5. Can't do nothing about paint scratches and one body ding. I may get it to #9 by end of next year. Daily driving duties right now.
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'06 X5 3.0i - bought @143,123 miles (12/26/20) |
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Mine's a solid 8 (maybe getting towards a 9). It was mint when I got it but as the third owner, I've had to deal with a lot of end-of-life OE components. Nothing unexpected really (except maybe the exhaust manifold!), just the usual wheel bearings, struts, bushes, brakes etc.
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Wayne 2005 BMW X5 3.0d (b 02/05) 2001 BMW F650GS Dakar (b 06/01) |
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Oh, interior = 9. It's the reason we bought it.
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'06 X5 3.0i - bought @143,123 miles (12/26/20) |
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well, maybe not so good as others I've seen here, but it's mine
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Furthermore, there are reasons I can't logically rank it lower than #7:
It's capable of being a daily driver (#8), but I don't use it daily, and as far as it being "worn and imperfect cosmetically", I'd further state that it's a "50-50" vehicle (looks good at 50 mph, 50 yards away, at night, in the rain). I haven't driven it at night, or in a good rain, though, so it might not even be capable of reaching that qualification (all lights & wipers work, though). I'll keep "working on it", so it might get prettier, someday, though I like it well enough already, as-is.
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01 BMW X5 E53,3.0i-5L40E, 7/13/01 topas-blau,Leder-grau,"resto-project car" Here: 14 Lexus ES350,3.5L-U660E 09 HHR Panel,2.2L-4T45E 04 Chevy 2500HD,6.0L-4L80E 98 GMC Sierra 1500,5.7L-4L60E Gone: 66 Chevelle Malibu 2dr ht.,327>441c.i.-TH350>PGlide/transbrake 08 Cobalt Coupe,2.2L-4T45E 69 & 75 C10s,350c.i.-TH350 86 S10,2.8L-700R4 73 Volvo 142,2.0L-MT4 72 & 73 VW SuperBeetles,1.6l-MT4 64 VW,1.2l-MT4 67 Dodge Monaco 500 2dr ht.,383c.i.-A727 56 Chevy 210 4dr,265c.i.-PGlide |
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I'd say mine is a 9 edging to the 10. With a new paint job and a few small interior accessories it would be a presentable 10.
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Again Daily Driven SC'd 4.6iS, whats the point of having a sweet ride if you dont use it all the time. |
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Mines an 8. A full blown project to bring it back from 6 or 7- stage, but with a new motor and a ton of new parts, she’s a very solid and fun daily driver again. I’m focusing on the interior now and should have “new” front seats in this fall. Recovered of course, but I did find brand new OE foam upholstery for the both seat bottoms so they should feel great.
My X is rust free, but the clear coat is going in spots. I repainted the hood and roof, but the rest of the car needs it. This is a break point for me tho, as a good paint job isn’t cheap.
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Current Original owner 2002 E53 X5 4.4i to 4.6i swap 1993 Mopar 318 Jeep Grand Cherokee - original owner 2015 V6 Jeep Grand Cherokee - the nice car for my wife Former 1972 Audi Fox 1986 Saab 900S 1996 BMW Z3 1998 BMW E36 M3 Sedan 2004 BMW E46 M3 2006 Audi A3 Quatro |
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