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03-19-2013, 09:54 PM
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Intro/ My new X5!
I've been driving my 2001 330i for a while now (she's just rolled over 210,000 miles), and I'm starting to feel the itch for another 3.0 I6. I'm flying out to pick this one up next weekend- Thoughts? My only concerns are service history, brakes, and the nav screen (I'll be DIYing the replacement). I'll be towing a 16 ft Aluminium fishing boat (less than 2000lbs with trailer), so that will be my other project before summer (if it ever comes!?!). http://www.waresauto.com/2005_BMW_X5..._176162891.veh Thoughts?  Thanks, Nate 
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03-19-2013, 10:25 PM
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Welcome and congrats ...
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His : 2005 X5 4.8is (SOLD) Hers: 2007 X5 3.0si (SOLD) _______________ Retired: 1999 518 2000 323i 2002 M3 (beautiful car) 2003 330Ci
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03-19-2013, 10:32 PM
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Welcome & congrats! I straight up LOVE that interior!!!!
How far of a drive to you have back? Obvious things to look for would be fluid levels and any leaks or wet spots (drivers seat doesn't count  ) ...any immediate concern that may become an issue on a length drive.
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03-19-2013, 10:37 PM
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Welcome, Nate. You must be one of the few X5 owners in Fargo, ND. Do you ever make it to the cities?
Black on tan is a very nice combo, I'd say the truck looks good from the initial pictures. Any idea what's been replaced on it? If not, I would think about a thorough PPI from a 3rd party to get an idea of what you're working with. You won't have any problem towing a 16' boat with the 3.0. Are there any BMW mechanics in Fargo? There must be... make friends with them. You'll need to borrow their tools someday! Start doing research on all of the problem areas and be ready to operate at any moment. If all checks out for now, then put miles on it. Beware in really cold weather, the E53 will start to act strange. Invest in a trickle charger if you aren't driving it daily. Good luck...
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03-19-2013, 11:23 PM
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Welcome! Nice looking truck!
If you want to tow a boat, you'll need a towing hitch ( i think someone has one for sale in Classifieds on here)
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03-20-2013, 08:19 AM
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Welcome, nice looking X. I see you have the Sport Options on the X. If you didn't get scanning software for the 330i get a scanner for the X. It will help you trouble shoot the various trouble lights that comes on when there is a problem.
I tow a jetski and a jet boat, not at the same time with my X and have a ride on bike carrier when I not towing the water toys.
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03-20-2013, 09:26 AM
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 Have a PPI done before signing the papers.
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03-20-2013, 10:08 AM
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FS: OEM trailer hitch kit (complete and brand new)
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2006 Infiniti G35 2001 BMW 3.0I E53 X5 Build date 08/2000 SOLD Lotus Europa 1970 Destroyed by fire Lotus Europa 1970 S2 Renault Powered Lotus Type 52 1970 Twincam Webers Powered PORSCHE 911 Targa 1982 The Garage Queen Audi Avant donated to Kars for Kids BMW 525IT Sold Audi 4000CS Quattro Sold Jensen Healey Lotus Powered Sold Opel 1900 Sold Triumph Spitfire 1971 Sold Triumph Spitfire 1968 Sold Plymouth "Cuda" 340 Six pack SOLD
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03-20-2013, 10:23 AM
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It sold yesterday I think....
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His : 2005 X5 4.8is (SOLD) Hers: 2007 X5 3.0si (SOLD) _______________ Retired: 1999 518 2000 323i 2002 M3 (beautiful car) 2003 330Ci
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03-20-2013, 10:25 AM
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Congrats on the new purchase!!! I LOVE that interior.
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