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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.