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[bmw540san]

Originally Posted by Clockwork

I hate to say it, but it seems you have your mind made up already.
This e53 you have seems prettttty nice tho, and its the devil you know

I hear you and I agree.
I'm quite advanced DIY with tools, lift etc...but the fact is that those B58's are quite on steroids and will never be as reliable as M54.
Also, just turned 49 and E60 M5 project took everything out of me.

[workingonit]

Originally Posted by bmw540san

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Also, just turned 49 and E60 M5 project took everything out of me.

After a lifetime of automotive projects at home and at friend(s)' shops (never paid), at 72+, I'm desperately trying to avoid new projects, or even maintenance, if I can. The (failing) body and (low) budget are killing me.

My last major project (except for necessary home and car maintenance) was building a small, 4x8 squareback camping trailer. I started it at 61, got it campable at 63, and have modded it ever since. I could tell the difference in my enthusiasm and working speed during those times.

That's why I'm doing as little as needed on my X5, which I always wanted, but should've bought (or traded for, as I finally did last year) a decade or more earlier. My focus was my drag car Chevelle, until the trailer build took over; the X5 is my last "project car", but I'm sure glad it's working OK, as major maintenance or repair is not desired.