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So far, everything works. So far. Shakedown trip this weekend. Needs a head unit with Carplay or at least bluetooth. It's got the DSP and CD changer in the back, but I don't own CDs anymore and I'm already tired of radio yapping. Suggestions? Don't care about CD/DVD compatibility. Already looked at https://www.bluebus.dev which would be OK, but the dash screen needs replacement anyway and I'd really like Carplay. VIN starts with W which means Germany but I thought all E53s were built in Spartanburg. My F30 was built in Munich and both VINs start with WBA. Assorted VIN decoders say it was built in SC, not der vaterland. New to this board. Hi. I'm also over on Bpost in the F30 forums.
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2014 F30 N55 6MT mineral gray over red leather |
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I went with Grom audio (replaced my 12-disc changer with Bluetooth input) but others have good things to say about other things too. I have been more than happy with my Grom. I think it cost around $250-300 total but was plug and play.
Welcome to the club! Hope you know what you got yourself into!! :p
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Feel like posting the VIN?
My '05 X5 Vin starts with "5"...US made |
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Also I believe all E53s were built in the USA.
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According to this link, WBA X5's are still made in US...and signifies BMW SAV's.
The 11 digit will identify factory, with L being Spartanburg. https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1759444 |
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Wonder how they got away with "W" for US-built cars... the VIN of the 2021 X5 rental I had last month also started with 5. So how do I transplant a B58 into my E53?
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AC, locks, cruise, wipers front n back including rain sensor, seat motors, steering wheel adjust and heat, all the electrical things work. So far! I'm not new to old cars; X5 is replacing a '91 Volvo I totaled a few months ago and I've had a number of old domestics. Done with Volvo, moving on. Really needs a 6th gear!
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Replaced the valve cover gasket and plugs to remedy an oily spark plug well on cylinder 1.
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