2000 to 2005 upgrade,is it worth it?

[fmugur]

I went through the same thing a while back and I decided to fix the 2000 one. Now what bothers me is the hood grille. I wish I had the face lift model now. On my 2000 I replaced almost everything, now I am doing the sunroof and the airbag module. Everything would include: abs module, calipers, fuel filter, window regulators, door latch, all the rubber o rings and gaskets, chains, vanos when I did the chain guides, the trasmission, engine mounts, transfer case, drive shaft, wheel bearings all corners, all bushing, belts, pulleys, tensioners, rear drive shaft... And probably other stuff that I don't remember right now. So, if you haven't done all of the above most likely you will have to do it eventually. All this started around 200k km.
I don't know if this helps to take a decision but think about it. The 2005 n62 doesn't have the chain guides issue but it seems that it has even bigger issue with the levelers and white smoke although having less miles you might save on the suspenssion, bearings....
I have one of each at this point and that's probably what causes the issue with the hood grill on the 2000 model

[diyanich]

Tranny was rebuilt 50,000kms ago due to shuddering Torque Converter(now needs a harness with a temp sensor $200 bucks)
Engine was swapped because of failed guides(how ironic,I am back to the same problem).If I knew the problem and a solution back then,I wouldn't ever let this swap happen.
Front end control arms,tie rods,struts,links,all new front brakes(rotors,3 calipers due to one failing a month after warranty ran off,pads),fuel filter,VP gasket along the pipes,WP,Oil separator,VC gaskets,gaskets,gaskets,new Arnotts in the back...new hoses and secondary thermostat,x-rings,o–rings,2 door carriers and one window regulator.
Some new brake lines + a load of suspension components are in the garage,waiting.....also needs the steering column universal joint,because I am sick of that play and clicks over some bumps.
It needs to get all that stuff and get new tires and an alignment.

And after all that I still think that a 2000 one is to stay.
I really like it.
Now I just need to have some spare time so I can work on it.You may ask why.
I am sure that a prefacelifted one is simpler.More mechanical stuff in the drive train.I really like its 5 speed box,especially in a manual mode.
I may get it restored by a paint store,like a half year ago I had it quoted and it's around $3500 + taxes or a private guy for a half price.
Or myself after I try repainting the pealing bumper


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Originally Posted by fmugur

I went through the same thing a while back and I decided to fix the 2000 one. Now what bothers me is the hood grille. I wish I had the face lift model now. On my 2000 I replaced almost everything, now I am doing the sunroof and the airbag module. Everything would include: abs module, calipers, fuel filter, window regulators, door latch, all the rubber o rings and gaskets, chains, vanos when I did the chain guides, the trasmission, engine mounts, transfer case, drive shaft, wheel bearings all corners, all bushing, belts, pulleys, tensioners, rear drive shaft... And probably other stuff that I don't remember right now. So, if you haven't done all of the above most likely you will have to do it eventually. All this started around 200k km.
I don't know if this helps to take a decision but think about it. The 2005 n62 doesn't have the chain guides issue but it seems that it has even bigger issue with the levelers and white smoke although having less miles you might save on the suspenssion, bearings....
I have one of each at this point and that's probably what causes the issue with the hood grill on the 2000 model