2001 Bmw X5

[Aimster]

Just purchased a 2001 BMW X5 Sport with all options except Navigation and Xenon lights.

I love the car, but I was wondering if I could add Xenon lights to my car. If so how do I go about doing this?

I really love the look of the 04+ headlights. Can I search around and just swap them in my car?

-Aimster

[Aimster]

did I post this in the wrong forum?

I think I figured out now that E53 is 2004- models

[EShem04]

no you posted in the right forum. i would like to know the same answer though. i have an 03.

[tijanaw]

E53 refers to all current X5, 2000-2006, You can only have the +2004 headlights if you do the facelift. You can find some infos here about it.
As far as halogene to Xenon conversion, you can find infos here.

[xx3]

Originally Posted by Aimster

did I post this in the wrong forum?

I think I figured out now that E53 is 2004- models

E53 is the entire X5 model range - whether the original model (99-03) or the refreshed (04-06).

You can certainly upgrade to xenons. But it will be a pricey upgrade. Someone who has done it can break down the processes and all the parts you'll need. I certainly do know that it isn't a easy simple switch the headlight out DIY (different wires, ballasts, etc...).

To upgrade to the new 04' light look is going to be a little more difficult. In order to get the new lights, you'll have to switch out several parts which include, the front bumper, the lights and the hood. Its a beautiful upgrade and I would highly recommend it if you have the $$. Also remember that you can save a bit by upgrading your car to the 04' refreshed look and just buy the new refreshed lamps with halogen's instead of xenons - that will save you quite a bit of $$.

[Aimster]

wow that is an expensive upgrade.

What about if I replace the bulbs with brighter bulbs and just upgrade the fogs to HIDS? That will cost a few hundred dollars which is much cheaper the the other options.

Will that make much of a difference or no?

[DINANM3]

Originally Posted by xx3

E53 is the entire X5 model range - whether the original model (99-03) or the refreshed (04-06).

You can certainly upgrade to xenons. But it will be a pricey upgrade. Someone who has done it can break down the processes and all the parts you'll need. I certainly do know that it isn't a easy simple switch the headlight out DIY (different wires, ballasts, etc...).

To upgrade to the new 04' light look is going to be a little more difficult. In order to get the new lights, you'll have to switch out several parts which include, the front bumper, the lights and the hood. Its a beautiful upgrade and I would highly recommend it if you have the $$. Also remember that you can save a bit by upgrading your car to the 04' refreshed look and just buy the new refreshed lamps with halogen's instead of xenons - that will save you quite a bit of $$.

X5 stARTED IN 2000

[JV]

:xoutpost:

Where in VA are you? I can refer you to where you can get the parts at a nice price and where to install if you need.

Complete Xenon assemblies are available from time to time on ebay.

Enjoy your new ride!

JV

[tijanaw]

Originally Posted by Aimster

wow that is an expensive upgrade.

What about if I replace the bulbs with brighter bulbs and just upgrade the fogs to HIDS? That will cost a few hundred dollars which is much cheaper the the other options.

Will that make much of a difference or no?

That's the way I'd go, there's some nice Xenonmatch out there that will make a huge difference from HOEN-USA and silverstar

[Aimster]

Originally Posted by JV

:xoutpost:

Where in VA are you? I can refer you to where you can get the parts at a nice price and where to install if you need.

Complete Xenon assemblies are available from time to time on ebay.

Enjoy your new ride!

JV

Alexandria-Annandale area.