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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-25-2015, 09:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,252
Posted By lps5053
I understand. I definitely had it proved high at...

I understand. I definitely had it proved high at 13,800. I think 11 is reasonable for the work that's been done, new tires etc. I do understand the concerns with the repairs that will need to be done...
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 04-24-2015, 09:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 922
Posted By lps5053
Still looking? I have a set of 4 up for sale. ...

Still looking? I have a set of 4 up for sale. They could use refinishing but I figured I'd ask.
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 04-22-2015, 09:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 927
Posted By lps5053
My 4.6is is up for sale. bunch of recent...

My 4.6is is up for sale. bunch of recent maintenance done (I have receipts if you'd like to see them) new tires, trans replaced by BMW at 48k.

My name is Lenny. Send me a PM if your interested. ...
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 04-10-2015, 10:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,675
Posted By lps5053
Well I know for me, I personally wouldn't go to...

Well I know for me, I personally wouldn't go to someone asking 14k and offer 8k However if I saw it at 11k, Id be more inclined to offer 8k. basically this has been my filter to keep the BS away and...
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 04-08-2015, 09:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,675
Posted By lps5053
Any interest in a 4.6is? I can provide more...

Any interest in a 4.6is? I can provide more pictures etc if you are. Price is high for the low ballers on Craigslist.

2003 BMW X5 4.6is, RARE, FAST, ESTORIL BLUE, 99k miles...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-30-2015, 12:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,252
Posted By lps5053
Truthfully, even after everything I've done to...

Truthfully, even after everything I've done to it, I can not gain confidence in it. I don't enjoy driving it because every squeak, rattle, and vibration makes me lose sleep at night. At the end of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-30-2015, 09:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,252
Posted By lps5053
Yeah and honestly the more I think about it, the...

Yeah and honestly the more I think about it, the more I don't want to incur another large repair out of pocket. The money is there but I'm already above KBB in what I have into it so putting more...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-29-2015, 01:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,252
Posted By lps5053
Only thing wheels qere factored in were for new...

Only thing wheels qere factored in were for new tires but I can keep that out of the price. I do agree with the headlights even though the oem ones were fogged.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-29-2015, 01:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,252
Posted By lps5053
Craigslist believe it or not. I got really lucky.

Craigslist believe it or not. I got really lucky.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-29-2015, 09:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,252
Posted By lps5053
It's running really well right now and I believe...

It's running really well right now and I believe everything is sorted out that needs attention right at this point in time. I think part of it is the terrifying feeling I get when i think about the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-29-2015, 08:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,252
Posted By lps5053
By the way: Kbb in good condition - $10,431...

By the way:

Kbb in good condition - $10,431
Nada clean retail - $12,375

Not sure what happened since December lol. I think kbb was almost $11,500.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-29-2015, 08:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,252
Posted By lps5053
How to price the 4.6is

Well this crazy thought popped into my head and its a long story but Im thinking about putting the 4.6is up for sale. I just bought it in December but some large, unexpected repairs have left me...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2015, 04:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,072
Posted By lps5053
I bought 7 quarts of ZF Lifeguard 5 fluid from...

I bought 7 quarts of ZF Lifeguard 5 fluid from Bav Auto. At $16.95 a quart I thought I'd rather invest the extra money here than a new transmission. IMO, this is one place you don't want to cut...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-11-2015, 10:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,874
Posted By lps5053
Good stuff. When I pulled the plug, my heart...

Good stuff. When I pulled the plug, my heart stopped for a second because I thought I had everything planned out but I was not expecting to see red fluid come out of the front diff.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-11-2015, 09:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,874
Posted By lps5053
From what I've read, my transfer case should hold...

From what I've read, my transfer case should hold ATF and thats what came with the Transfer case service kit from ECS. I just thought it was really weird to see what looked like the same color as...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-11-2015, 12:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,874
Posted By lps5053
What color was your front differential fluid??

Well tonight I started my driveline fluids change. Started with the rear diff, fluid that came out looked in good shape, replaced with Red line 75w90.

Moved to the front. Took off the necessary...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-06-2015, 12:25 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 73,081
Posted By lps5053
SECRET35 looks like it runs out tomorrow, 3/7. I...

SECRET35 looks like it runs out tomorrow, 3/7. I just bought mine online and will be picking it up tonight. My Duralast in my car is an 8/12 but I figure it won't last much longer. For $110 after...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-06-2015, 11:43 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 73,081
Posted By lps5053
TiAg, I have an 8/12 Duralast gold in my...

TiAg,

I have an 8/12 Duralast gold in my 4.6is that I bought with the car but I think it's slowly on it's way out. Just to confirm, is this what you bought? Seems like a good deal with the $20...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2015, 06:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,142
Posted By lps5053
Agreed. Normally mine stays in the garage. my...

Agreed. Normally mine stays in the garage. my most recent service included an oil change ( ccv stuff) and my indy put 5w40 amsoil in. I really don't like it for winter. Going back to 0w40 mobil 1...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2015, 10:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,142
Posted By lps5053
Parked the car in the garage overnight, roughly...

Parked the car in the garage overnight, roughly 40 degrees inside the garage. started the car this morning and ran to the back to see if it had any smoke. No smoke on start up. I think this car...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2015, 02:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,142
Posted By lps5053
Looks loke everything is good now gauge wise....

Looks loke everything is good now gauge wise. Will have to see the lights tonight after work and Im not sure if I saw smoke or not on start up
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2015, 01:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,142
Posted By lps5053
I would need to check. I Just bought the car in...

I would need to check. I Just bought the car in December but I would imagine it is probably on the older side. No problems starting, maybe a slightly extended crank on first start up back from the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2015, 12:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,142
Posted By lps5053
Other important information: I did not...

Other important information: I did not disconnect the battery to try to reset the cars electronics. I am going to attempt this after work today. Until then, any insight is appreciated.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2015, 10:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,142
Posted By lps5053
Gauge questions - 4.6is

This weekend I went for a trip to Illinois but left my car outside at a friends house. It was put away hot (45 minute trip from work to friends house) and had not need started while I was gone. Last...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2015, 10:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,072
Posted By lps5053
I think the scariest part for me is the trans...

I think the scariest part for me is the trans fluid change because of all the horror stories. With that said though, there's a lot of variables that people may forget, like not following the fill...
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