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#92
02-09-2014, 11:29 PM
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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.
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02-10-2014, 09:33 AM
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GLWS if you decide to.
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02-25-2014, 12:07 PM
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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!
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02-25-2014, 12:16 PM
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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 ......
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#96
02-25-2014, 12:36 PM
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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.
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#97
02-25-2014, 01:07 PM
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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.
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02-25-2014, 01:59 PM
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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 ...
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02-25-2014, 03:38 PM
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Thanks for the kind words, Riggodeaux! It has been an interesting project, for sure. This is the first project car that the total of repairs equals more than what I paid for the car itself! But it was a great experience, I've picked up a few new tools, and learned a new skill or two.
You are absolutely correct about the inaccurate listings. I have been actively shopping for the next project and always hope there is a photo of the center console because 9 times out of 10, the listing will say "manual" but it's clearly an automatic. I think that some people view the Steptronic "manual override" as an actual manual transmission. If you happen to come across a manual E53, I would love to know about it. I'm looking, too. And I still agree that a meet-up would be a great idea - even if I don't have an X5 at the time. I've tried to set things up with the Peachtree Chapter before, but have never had any success. I guess because they are mostly in the north metro ATL area, and I'm way down here in hicksville, it's too much logistics to set something up. 
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#100
02-25-2014, 05:58 PM
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Beautiful work man! I've got the same hobby as you do... or I used to until I've been too buys with work lately. I've bought some e34's and an e39 and done the same type of work. I did basically all the same work you did to the e39 I picked up. Was fun and was nice to pass a good car onto someone that could have been parted but didn't really deserve it.
I actually just bought a 01 4.4 White on Black Sport that is a big project, but I'm going to keep it, as its optioned how I like.
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