Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-28-2012, 02:36 PM
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Views: 3,291
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-15-2012, 03:26 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 9,192
My experience with the '03 4.4i has been...
My experience with the '03 4.4i has been fantastic. I wanted the V8 because we regularly drive into the mountains with a fully loaded car and I wanted the surplus power. It does not disappoint...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-22-2011, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 9,640
I'd be very careful using replica wheels. The...
I'd be very careful using replica wheels. The market for those runs the gamut from pig iron to halfway decent.
Reputable aftermarket wheels (BBS, OZ, HRE et al) are often superior to the OEM...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-12-2011, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 6,913
No. I'm currently facing this "dilemma" right...
No. I'm currently facing this "dilemma" right now in the search for a new daily driver, though I don't want to spend more than 18K. The thought of buying something brand new, either Japanese or...
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Forum: Detailing Forum
09-01-2011, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,215
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Forum: Detailing Forum
08-25-2011, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,105
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-25-2011, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 2,024
Views: 1,125,360
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Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale
08-11-2011, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,233
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-22-2011, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,602
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-22-2010, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,040
Style 131
They look to be Style 131 on the following link, however, when you click the image of that wheel another pops up. Not sure why there's a glitch, but that guide is awesome!
18 x 8.5" Non-sport...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-20-2010, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,707
Who are you buying it from?
If you're reading every repair, recall and preventative maintenance post, I understand how one could be put off by the car. It is a complex vehicle made up of many, many systems that can fail, but...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-17-2010, 02:06 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,998
Do it!
With that amount of money being spent on the car up to this point, it seems like many problem areas have been fixed, including the transmission, which is great. As an added bonus, you have the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-14-2010, 02:58 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 25,290
As promised, here are the pictures
Some are a bit blurry, but not enough to obscure the parts or process. It's very simple, but I just wanted to be as clear as possible to eliminate the confusion I had looking at so many posts. By...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-13-2010, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 25,290
Yep, Powers1 is right. It's the assembly...
Yep, Powers1 is right. It's the assembly referenced in the diagram you link to as number 35. There is one per side and it looks like the replacement rubber stopper is $37! Ouch!
I'll post some...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-13-2010, 03:41 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,826
Well, it's a little weird sweating like it's...
Well, it's a little weird sweating like it's spring in December. At least you guys have snow at Christmastime! All the natives here dream of that. My neighbors from Michigan, not really.
Nice X5...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-13-2010, 03:20 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,826
Beautiful weather this weekend...
In SoCal. Thought it was the perfect time to thoroughly go over our X5! Here's what I did:
Washed and clay barred the car
Polished with AutoGlym Supreme Car Polish all painted surfaces
Waxed...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-13-2010, 12:22 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 25,290
Tailgate knock/rattle eliminated!
We bought our 2003 4.4i in October and knew of the knocking/tapping/tocking coming from the rear tailgate area as we signed the paperwork. We took it back into the dealer (CarMax) to have it...
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Forum: Detailing Forum
12-12-2010, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,248
What worked for me today was using the same...
What worked for me today was using the same AutoGlym polish I used on the paintwork. The trim might have a clearcoat on it, but the polish cleaned it up just fine. I suppose any kind of quality...
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Forum: Detailing Forum
12-12-2010, 11:36 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,715
I've been using Gummi Pfledge (bought from...
I've been using Gummi Pfledge (bought from Detailers Domain, THANKS Phil!) on my X5, Audi and Toyota. The stuff is really great, and I feel like it's going to preserve the rubber as advertised. I...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-01-2010, 02:20 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,310
Try realoem.com or bavauto.com. Realoem is...
Try realoem.com or bavauto.com. Realoem is probably the best and it is very easy to use and accurate once you know the build month of your car. The schematics are one reason why it's so great.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-13-2010, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,670
I'm glad to hear others have had the same nice...
I'm glad to hear others have had the same nice experience with CarMax. They have a very good business plan and it leaves customers happy and reassured. We bought the warranty, which will last until...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-13-2010, 04:52 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 4,391
Sorry to hear of your departure from BMW...
Sorry to hear of your departure from BMW ownership. I would be upset if I had recurring bad experiences with the car too. I made sure that my X5 came with a nice warranty (from CarMax) until 125K...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-13-2010, 04:28 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,670
2003 4.4i from CarMax
Thank you to everyone at Xoutpost for helping me with my search for an E53 V8. I spent alot of time here searching before pulling the trigger on our new car. After researching and searching for the...
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