Home Forums Articles How To's FAQ Register
Go Back   Xoutpost.com > BMW SAV Forums > X5 (E53) Forum
Arnott
User Name
Password
Member List Premier Membership Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring....
Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #11  
Old 03-06-2015, 01:22 PM
Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Calgary
Posts: 747
Doru is on a distinguished road
Not a hard DIY job for all 3 of them. Start in the morning, done in the afternoon. While at it, you can actually take a look at quite some other areas and fix whatever looks funny. You also end up with fresh coolant and new ATF in the PS system, which isn't a bad thing. What you can check are the accessory belt, pulleys, coolant system, sparkplugs (read them).

P.S: what shop did you use?
__________________
Stable: e92is, e46 M54B25, e83 N52, e53 N62 - sold, e39 M54B30 R.I.P.
Reply With Quote

Sponsored Links

  #12  
Old 03-06-2015, 01:38 PM
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Maryland
Posts: 1,165
David.X5 is on a distinguished road
I've done the cooling system work myself and think an experienced mechanic should be able to do the water pump, thermostat, replace the two cross over pipes, valley pan in 4-6 hours. Nothing tricky on the m62, just lots of bolts to turn. Put them into baggies as you go, label them and it's easy work.

I agree with the comments above - there's only two ways you can own a e53. Either $6k repairs don't bother you (financially and emotionally) or you learn/enjoy the DIY route. They require maintenance and few shops will do it cheaply.
__________________
David.X5
2001 X5 4.4i Sport
SOLD! at 160k miles
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 03-06-2015, 01:53 PM
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Virigina, USA
Posts: 2,573
StephenVA is on a distinguished road
David,

Well said. Some times I don't think some of the new owners get the fact that expensive cars are expensive to own. If you do not have the $$ or skill sets necessary to maintain them, don't bother to own one as it will be painful & expensive experience. Performance costs, luxury is expensive, and cars are too! So says Captain Obvious.

I really do like the "I only paid $xx and the repairs are more than that" quotes that come up on this forum. My answer is always, And you expectations were what, repairs on a BMW are cheaper than a Toyota/Honda/Chevy?
__________________

2005 X5 4.8IS
The Blue ones are always FASTER....

Current Garage:
2005 X5 4.8is
2002 M5 TiSilver
2003 525iT
1998 528i
Former Garage Stable Highlights
2004 325XiT Sport
1973 De Tomaso Pantera, L Model
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp Alpine White
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp GoManGo Green
1971 Dart Sport, “Dart Light” package
1969 Road Runner 383
1968 Ply Barracuda 340S FB Sea-foam Green

Last edited by StephenVA; 03-06-2015 at 02:00 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 03-06-2015, 01:59 PM
upallnight's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Cook County
Posts: 7,280
upallnight is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by David.X5 View Post
I've done the cooling system work myself and think an experienced mechanic should be able to do the water pump, thermostat, replace the two cross over pipes, valley pan in 4-6 hours. Nothing tricky on the m62, just lots of bolts to turn. Put them into baggies as you go, label them and it's easy work.

I agree with the comments above - there's only two ways you can own a e53. Either $6k repairs don't bother you (financially and emotionally) or you learn/enjoy the DIY route. They require maintenance and few shops will do it cheaply.
Quote:
Originally Posted by StephenVA View Post
David,

Well said. Some times I don't think some of the new owners get the fact that expensive cars are expensive to own. If you do not have the $$ or skill sets necessary to maintain them, don't bother to own one as it will be painful & expensive experience. Performance costs, luxury is expensive, and cars are too! So says Captain Obvious.

I really do like the "I only paid $xx and the repairs are more than that" quotes that come up on this forum. My answer is always, And you expectations were what, repairs on a BMW are cheaper than a Toyota/Honda/Chevy?


Unfortunately the price of an X has come down to the point that kids flipping burgers at McDonald can get into one. They can't DIY because they lack the tools and expertise to repairs cars and they lack the financial resources to let someone else fix it for them.
__________________
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
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 03-06-2015, 02:03 PM
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Virigina, USA
Posts: 2,573
StephenVA is on a distinguished road
To the OP.
Get a second opinion, today. (Call around) Then choose a path: Pay or DIY. It really is a simple decision point in vehicle ownership, fix or bail. Many people on this forum have completed the DIY path and been successful. You're not the first one with this issue.

Time to invest in your skills or.....
__________________

2005 X5 4.8IS
The Blue ones are always FASTER....

Current Garage:
2005 X5 4.8is
2002 M5 TiSilver
2003 525iT
1998 528i
Former Garage Stable Highlights
2004 325XiT Sport
1973 De Tomaso Pantera, L Model
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp Alpine White
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp GoManGo Green
1971 Dart Sport, “Dart Light” package
1969 Road Runner 383
1968 Ply Barracuda 340S FB Sea-foam Green
Reply With Quote
  #16  
Old 03-06-2015, 02:10 PM
TiAgX5's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Coppell,TX
Posts: 3,489
TiAgX5 is on a distinguished road
The OPs list of repairs would cost under $500 in parts, provided the PS leak is a hose.

That's using Genuine BMW gaskets and OEM parts, not the "bargain bin" China crap most indys install, then charge owners for "top quality" parts.

Owning an E53 without DIYing? Expect annual repair bills around 50% book value.
__________________
'03 X5 4.4 Sport, last of the M62s (8-03 build date)
I believe in deadication to craftmanship in a world of mediocrity!
Reply With Quote
  #17  
Old 03-06-2015, 08:05 PM
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Calgary
Posts: 73
CarlosT95 is on a distinguished road
Yep I'm real stuck I might just have to learn and do it with one of my mechanically inclined friends yeah these cars are really expensive to own unless you got deep pockets!
Reply With Quote
  #18  
Old 03-06-2015, 08:27 PM
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Maryland
Posts: 1,165
David.X5 is on a distinguished road
Buy a Bentley manual. It's pricey but it will walk you through every step.

You can get a DVD of the official BMW instructions (called TIS) on eBay. It runs on a virtual machine so is a little clunky.
__________________
David.X5
2001 X5 4.4i Sport
SOLD! at 160k miles
Reply With Quote
  #19  
Old 03-06-2015, 08:42 PM
BMWX5CHI's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Chicago
Posts: 527
BMWX5CHI is on a distinguished road
Bottom Line: Whoever said owning a BMW (Insert other high-end luxury brands here) was cheap? Much less an older one out of warranty? Cheap to buy, Expensive to own.

Agree!
__________________
2011 BMW X5 35d Deep Sea Blue Metallic w/ 3rd row
Custom Kicker Audio System
Style 259's on Dunlop Sport Maxx Run Flat
Tune and Exhaust Coming Soon....

05' Ram SLT 2500 5.9l Cummins





(Gone But Not Forgotten) 2008 BMW X5 3.0si Alpine White III

(Sold) 2002 BMW X5 3.0 TitanSilber Metallic
Reply With Quote
  #20  
Old 03-06-2015, 08:43 PM
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Calgary
Posts: 73
CarlosT95 is on a distinguished road
Oh wow didn't see the second page of replies I took it to bushmaster ltd in calgary and they quoted me over 6k for repairs called another place Vitek and they said they can do it for 1300 which is great, guys there are really nice helped me out a lot really clean shop. Should've taken it there since day 1. I'm going to do it the DIY route for the rest of the stuff. I gotta learn one way or the other! Have some more suspension parts to do anyways which is pretty straightforward. Yeah these x5s are getting cheaper and cheaper to own.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:20 AM.
vBulletin, Copyright 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. SEO by vBSEO 3.6.0
© 2017 Xoutpost.com. All rights reserved. Xoutpost.com is a private enthusiast site not associated with BMW AG.
The BMW name, marks, M stripe logo, and Roundel logo as well as X3, X5 and X6 designations used in the pages of this Web Site are the property of BMW AG.
This web site is not sponsored or affiliated in any way with BMW AG or any of its subsidiaries.