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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2023, 07:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 851
Posted By zhent
I asked that, and the only reason was "it's old...

I asked that, and the only reason was "it's old and too expensive to fix". With insurance it's all about loss prevention.


The photo I shared made this car look better than I think it should...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2023, 08:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 851
Posted By zhent
No hitch, and it needs a replacement roof with...

No hitch, and it needs a replacement roof with regular sunroof. No glass breakage thankfully. I've been daily driving it since the hailstorm trying to burn out the full tank of gas it had din it. I'm...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2023, 09:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 851
Posted By zhent
Looks like my time with an E53 is almost over

My poor E53 was parked outside during the recent hail storm last month in Austin, and took a pretty hard beating. Overall it still looks ok, and runs and drives well, but the insurance company is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-31-2023, 08:58 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 27,989
Posted By zhent
That looks like a killer deal on a Manual X5,...

That looks like a killer deal on a Manual X5, high milage or not.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2023, 09:34 AM
Replies: 17,421
Views: 3,355,868
Posted By zhent
Just took mine over for a Texas vehicle...

Just took mine over for a Texas vehicle inspection. It passed without issue other than the inspector couldn't drive stick to move it into the testing bay. Once I got home I renewed registration...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-03-2023, 09:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 765
Posted By zhent
Personally, I'm not interested in lifting my X5,...

Personally, I'm not interested in lifting my X5, but some are/may be. I can certainly appreciate what it takes to make it happen on our cars though.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-26-2023, 04:08 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,968
Posted By zhent
I drove my manual 2001 X5 from Orlando to Austin...

I drove my manual 2001 X5 from Orlando to Austin the day I bought it and didn't have any issues with the gear ratios, or any droning from the exhaust. It runs quietly and easily, even on the 85mph...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-14-2023, 09:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 873
Posted By zhent
Agreed! I would attend (schedule...

Agreed! I would attend (schedule permitting)!:thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-14-2023, 06:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 873
Posted By zhent
This is actually a point of interest for me. I'm...

This is actually a point of interest for me. I'm coming up on my one year anniversary with mine and I can count on one hand the number of E53s I've seen around Austin in that time.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-12-2023, 06:07 AM
Replies: 17,421
Views: 3,355,868
Posted By zhent
Wow, it's been a month and roughly 600 miles...

Wow, it's been a month and roughly 600 miles since I had to do anything to my e53 other than add gas. Even then it was tires, nothing mechanical...

Of course now I'm sure I've cursed myself. I'm...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-31-2023, 10:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 873
Posted By zhent
Nice pic! Cold A/C would be an absolute must in a...

Nice pic! Cold A/C would be an absolute must in a black SAV.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-16-2023, 09:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 873
Posted By zhent
I just had my AC charge valves replaced and...

I just had my AC charge valves replaced and recharged by Auto Specialists in Round Rock - https://www.automotive-specialist.com/


They've done a number for things for me (front wheel bearing most...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2023, 08:44 PM
Replies: 17,421
Views: 3,355,868
Posted By zhent
Walked out of work this rainy Saturday morning...

Walked out of work this rainy Saturday morning after 12 long hours to find a flat tire. I pulled out the original spare, the jack (that showed no signs of ever being used before) and my cordless...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2023, 10:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,640
Posted By zhent
I agree and look forward to seeing the end...

I agree and look forward to seeing the end result.

I keep looking at mine and thinking that it's something I want to get done to mine. It needs some other kind of exhaust tip, especially as mine...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-23-2023, 04:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 548
Posted By zhent
Mounting point for the cargo divider.

Mounting point for the cargo divider.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-14-2023, 04:44 AM
Replies: 17,421
Views: 3,355,868
Posted By zhent
After driving mine every day through the recent...

After driving mine every day through the recent Texas ice days, I parked it for a bit and drove my other car when it got nice out. I hopped in the X5 to make a grocery run only to find it misfiring. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-14-2023, 04:43 AM
Replies: 17,421
Views: 3,355,868
Posted By zhent
After driving mine every day through the recent...

After driving mine every day through the recent Texas ice days, I parked it for a bit and drove my other car when it got nice out. I hopped in the X5 to make a grocery run only to find it misfiring. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-03-2023, 11:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,508
Posted By zhent
I drove to work every day through our recent...

I drove to work every day through our recent weather issues without any problems. the X5 trucked right through it while I stared at my other car encased in ice on my driveway.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2023, 10:11 AM
Replies: 17,421
Views: 3,355,868
Posted By zhent
Went on a little drive with my car club for some...

Went on a little drive with my car club for some rolling shots yesterday and took my E53.


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52627165437_be21563911_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2obtYMk)BAM_VIP-70...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-29-2022, 10:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 359
Posted By zhent
yep

yep
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-24-2022, 09:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 779
Posted By zhent
Stay warm in all of this. I've been driving...

Stay warm in all of this.

I've been driving my X5 in the Austin cold this weekend and getting "check coolant level", but don't have any spare BMW coolant until Tuesday when I can pick some up...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-14-2022, 02:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,147
Posted By zhent
Battery nap?

Battery nap?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2022, 05:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,147
Posted By zhent
It had a pre-wired plug on the harness that came...

It had a pre-wired plug on the harness that came with the unit. I didn't have to wire it up.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-05-2022, 11:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,147
Posted By zhent
Actually... It looks like I'm using the one...

Actually...

It looks like I'm using the one form here: https://www.ibus-app.de/

I know I paid for the license when I bought the head unit.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-05-2022, 09:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,147
Posted By zhent
The unit was supposed to come with the IBUS app...

The unit was supposed to come with the IBUS app installed by AVIN, but for some reason didn't. It also didn't have carplay/android auto installed either. I got the android auto app directly from...
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