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No, if you mean E53. After years of owning multiple BMWs, having reasonable expectations on what to expect in terms of basic reliability, and even with the benefit of the wisdom of this board, the E53s that I owned outdid themselves in terms of being high maintenance trouble-prone vehicles. If it wasn't for positive experiences with an E39 M5 and E83 X3, I probably would have left BMW for good. it was the E70 that saved it for me, and keeps me lovin the X5. In my view and based on experience, the E70 is a far superior platform in terms of reliability, creature comforts, and performance. I can't recommend the E53 X5 in good faith to anyone who doesn't have a high tolerance for wrenching and enjoys the challenge. All that said, the E53 does offer an incredible driving experience and the body style STILL looks sharp today IMO.
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2016 GMC Sierra 2500 HD All-Terrain, Duramax 6.6
2011 X5M Alpine White/Sakhir Orange, Eucalyptus, Spare tire!, Comfort, Soft Close, Tech, Rear Climate, Individual dash, Individual Audio, HUD, DVD, USB, Cold.
Gone:
2008 4.8i
2005 X5 4.8is
2004 X5 4.4i Sport
2004 X3 3.0i 6MT
2002 M5
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