Quick (Belated) Intro

[J.Belknap]

LOL awesome

[bcredliner]

After all the work you have done I wouldn't kick myself for a set of sensors you would have needed at some point anyway.

[tmv]

GLWS if you decide to.

[BimmerM3inGA]

I have my X5 up for sale. It'll be interesting to see what kind of response I get at my asking price…

FYI: 2001 BMW X5 3.0i - 80+ Photos - All Options!

and

2001 BMW X5 3.0i - WBAFA535X1LM66835

I really like the car and am sad that it's time to sell it. I really enjoy driving it, and just looking at it. I will probably seek out another one once it's sold. I'd love to find one with a manual transmission and Sport package!

[Riggodeaux]

You have certainly done a fine job fixing that one up. FYI, my son in law bought a 01 3.0L auto in Houston, TX last summer, half the miles, for $9900, what we thought was a good deal [and the vehicle is holding up fine]. Knowing Macon, I expect you'll have a tough time getting your asking price in that market.

Given your obvious skills, a manual 3.0L E53 would be a great choice for your next project.

As an aside, we drove down and saw fine Bluegrass [Dailey and Vincent] in your area, at the Hawkinsville Opera House, last Saturday - great show and neat place! Noted the big national jr. livestock show at Perry, but didn't have time to stop ......

[BimmerM3inGA]

I know my asking price is ambitious. But, it is a very nice car, and there aren't many in the area that are cheaper (I checked). And the ones that are cheaper, are nowhere near the level this one is at. So I'm optimistic

My folks used to live in Hawkinsville, so I know the area. It has really been growing over the last few years. It's surprising, because it's always been a really small town.

[Ricky Bobby]

Cleaning it up really helps for sure. Plus the stack of receipts from the work you put into it helps. Just don't direct them to this thread lol, they'd be scared seeing pics of you walking in the engine bay.

The right buyer will come along with a fair offer I suspect.

[romeokc10]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

Cleaning it up really helps for sure. Plus the stack of receipts from the work you put into it helps. Just don't direct them to this thread lol, they'd be scared seeing pics of you walking in the engine bay.

The right buyer will come along with a fair offer I suspect.

No, they'll be scared away when they get on the site and read all of the potential problems that lie ahead...lol!

[bcredliner]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

Cleaning it up really helps for sure. Plus the stack of receipts from the work you put into it helps. Just don't direct them to this thread lol, they'd be scared seeing pics of you walking in the engine bay.

The right buyer will come along with a fair offer I suspect.

I always detail any vehicle I sell until it looks and smells like it is new and have the receipts available.

It depends on the buyer if I offer the receipts. Most buyers assume the cosmetic condition parallels the mechanical condition. Receipts are a big help for those that have done their research, start talking about another BMW they have owned or start looking at things like tire wear, oil leaks, etc.

[Riggodeaux]

BimmerM3, your posting this vehicle for sale led me to view your sale pix and read back through the thread over lunch. You have really done an amazing job fixing the previous 'professional' repairs and turning this into a very nice E53. Kudos. For grins, I also did a quick carsdotcom search for manual E53s for your next project. Unfortunately, sellers there don't know a manual from an automatic and routinely post autos as manuals - you look at the cabin pix and see PRNDL on the console. Sigh. If I see a good project manual E53, I'll pass it on. As mentioned early in the thread, we ought to do an ATL X53s meet-up, too. Perhaps coordinate with the local BMWCCA chapter ...