New guy checking in

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Hi everyone. I purchased a 2004 X5 3.0 with manual transmission about 4 months ago. I owned a 328i before that and drove it from 80k to 150k, and plan to do the same with the X5. I have been a loyal Bimmerforums member, but felt in the X arena, there are more people doing more things to their vehicles over here. I do nearly everything myself, and you guys have already helped me out a lot. In the first months of ownership, I have already had to do the driver’s door handle carrier, rear window regulator, and CCV valve (froze up and blew a valve cover gasket after two hours of driving in -17F in Iowa while 700 miles from home). I will post a couple DIY write-ups shortly to get them out there for the common good. Good to be aboard!