The long goodbye

[PropellerHead]

Well, I spent the last two days preparing the '04 3.0 for its new owner. I don't know WHO that is yet, but I made sure to take the time and treat her right- one last time. It will be sad to see it go. This is the car that brought my little girl home. This is the one that just kept on going no matter what. I treated it right and it treated me right.

I will miss the peppy, reliable little M54. I changed the oil every 5,000 miles. I even did the dif and tranny fluids at 60K and was all set to do it again as a 'Happy Birthday' at 100K. I've rubbed leather conditioner, paint polish and wax by hand and machine more times than I recall.

And so this, a final salute. My lilttle 3.0. May she find a good home and be treated in a manor to which she is accustomed.

[Quicksilver]

So..... What's the happy new owner going to pay for your little 3.0?

[PropellerHead]

Originally Posted by Quicksilver

So..... What's the happy new owner going to pay for your little 3.0?

I guess he'll pay what the market demands. Around here, that's north of $15K. If another market demands differently, then we'll discuss whether or not I wish to enter it.

[o. l. t.]

I see dust

Heh, looks good.

[Icer006]

I thought you were keeping the 3.0 as well!
nevertheless, good luck with the sale.

[PropellerHead]

Originally Posted by Icer006

I thought you were keeping the 3.0 as well!
nevertheless, good luck with the sale.

Nope! Just the wheels that were on it! We actually did consider keeping the 3.0, but my wife decided she liked the M54 that's wrapped up by her '02 330 much better. Funny thing. I *bought* the 3.0 hoping she would gravitate toward it and give *me* her 330. Since she ordered the 330 just the way she wanted it 9 years ago, she's just loved her little sedan.

Fine then. Whatever keeps her from saying those terrifying words: "I'm bored with my car."

[PropellerHead]

Originally Posted by o. l. t.

I see dust

I know, I know. One little offroad jaunt to take a couple cool pictures and POOF! Dust magnet.

[J.Belknap]

Pixels (that we can see) work. = Thumbs up.

[PropellerHead]

Originally Posted by J.Belknap

Pixels (that we can see) work. = Thumbs up.

Yeah, I guess I have been fortunate on that. My 2000 540 had dead pixels in 2007. I had them replaced under good will from BMWNA and my local dealer. This one has been solid as a rock. No dead pixels that I have seen.

[motordavid]

Fine looking E53, with obvious care and attention! It will make a good ride
for someone...you ought to take a few pics of your beautiful daughter in
the car, for delivery wagon/old times sake.
GL, mD