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Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 06-14-2026, 04:54 PM
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Views: 440
Posted By rwilson
E53 items for sale

After 210,000 miles the BMW X5 has been sold (New England rust won in the end)

The following items are available

The Items are located in Southern New Hampshire (Windham)

SOLD Toyo Proxes...
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 06-07-2026, 06:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,775
Posted By rwilson
Located in NH, has trailer hitch (curtis I think)...

Located in NH, has trailer hitch (curtis I think) and lighting components are oem, hood brush guard (oem), two sets of tires style 20" 214 and 18" 87 (for snow tires), and lower brush guard, oem roof...
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 06-05-2026, 08:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,775
Posted By rwilson
Finally time to move on, Selling 2006 x5 6 speed,...

Finally time to move on, Selling 2006 x5 6 speed, 210,000 miles

More details will be provided if you are interested

thanks, Rich
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-21-2026, 08:56 AM
Replies: 1,144
Views: 276,459
Posted By rwilson
210,000 miles, build date Oct 12 2005

Still running strong
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 02-14-2026, 09:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 689
Posted By rwilson
In the past I've used Discount Tire Direct &...

In the past I've used Discount Tire Direct & DirectPerformance.com to
buy the hub centetric 74.1 - 72.56mm rings. Both shops were $10 to $15
for a set
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-02-2025, 11:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 480
Posted By rwilson
manual thread

I seem to remember someone maintaining a list of manual e53's.

My 2006 is still running strong at 206,000 miles
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2025, 08:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,389
Posted By rwilson
I've used rubberized spray paint on my roof bars...

I've used rubberized spray paint on my roof bars as it seems to be more durable
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-19-2025, 11:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,833
Posted By rwilson
google "repair headliner with heatgun" I've...

google "repair headliner with heatgun"

I've not tried it yet, but it may be worth a review

Rich
Forum: Detailing Forum 07-16-2025, 09:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,219
Posted By rwilson
I've been using Leatherique since late 1990's on...

I've been using Leatherique since late 1990's on all of my vehicles

totally satisfied with the results

note: last time I checked they have color matching dye if you send them
a piece from...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-05-2025, 02:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 732
Posted By rwilson
I use the following size when my 2006 has style...

I use the following size when my 2006 has style 214 E70 wheels on in the summer

74.1 - 72.56 mm
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-15-2025, 08:31 AM
Replies: 1,144
Views: 276,459
Posted By rwilson
3/14/2025 204,000 miles Build Date 10/12/2005

3/14/2025
204,000 miles
Build Date 10/12/2005
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-29-2024, 02:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 962
Posted By rwilson
you may want to try ...

you may want to try

https://parts.bmwofsouthatlanta.com/oem-parts/bmw-base-support-system-82710404320

the only number I can find on mine is B92512

they may have the part numbers for the end...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 10-11-2024, 04:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 833
Posted By rwilson
I'm in NH, about 3 hrs to Pittsfield, if it is...

I'm in NH, about 3 hrs to Pittsfield, if it is really good it might be worth a trip
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-04-2024, 01:04 PM
Replies: 17,761
Views: 4,150,554
Posted By rwilson
welded in new plate to fix left front jack area...

welded in new plate to fix left front jack area due to lovely winters in Northeast USA and all the salt they throw on the roads. other 3 jack points were only surface rust which I treated with POR-15...
Forum: Parts and Accessories Forum 09-04-2024, 09:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,854
Posted By rwilson
google search shows available ...

google search shows available

https://www.bmwpartsnow.com/oem-parts/bmw-2004-2010-bmw-fixed-glass-51357033644

or am I missing something, there may be more
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-07-2024, 11:15 AM
Replies: 672
Views: 134,484
Posted By rwilson
reminds me of west texas back when I worked the...

reminds me of west texas back when I worked the oil fields. Dust rags soaked with oil. empty glass bottles in the house half full with sand, etc.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-27-2024, 07:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,244
Posted By rwilson
Dragging Logs out of the woods. Approximately 18"...

Dragging Logs out of the woods. Approximately 18" around by 20+'
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-06-2023, 06:12 PM
Replies: 1,144
Views: 276,459
Posted By rwilson
200k miles

Hit 200,000 miles today on the way to the ski slopes and it was snowing

2006 x5 6spd manual, Born 10/12/2005
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-04-2023, 07:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,191
Posted By rwilson
I would be interested for my 2006 6spd. We moved...

I would be interested for my 2006 6spd. We moved to the woods of New Hampshire and can see having fun on the Class 6 roads (trails at best).
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-15-2023, 04:05 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,963
Posted By rwilson
I think I will drive my 6mt until it dies or some...

I think I will drive my 6mt until it dies or some future repair exceeds my pain threshhold

2006 6mt
2/2010 purchase $27k @ 58k miles
2/2023 total maintenance $38k @ 197k miles

still running...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-29-2022, 04:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,009
Posted By rwilson
Craigslist 6mt transmission x5, Long Island

https://longisland.craigslist.org/pts/d/medford-2004-bmw-x5-six-speed-manual/7557679938.html
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-14-2022, 04:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,641
Posted By rwilson
I believe there was a thread/article about...

I believe there was a thread/article about someone in Germany switching to a 6spd with a v8. I can't find the links at the moment but did not search extensively.

good luck

update see...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-17-2022, 06:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 980
Posted By rwilson
I'm guessing CarsandBids.com

I'm guessing CarsandBids.com
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-16-2022, 06:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 952
Posted By rwilson
I purchased the following on Amazon last August...

I purchased the following on Amazon last August and it works much better than the e53 aftermarket, cost about $20.00

Rear Wiper Arm Blade - for X5 X5M E70 2007-2013 - MIKKUPPA Back Windshield...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-12-2022, 04:57 PM
Replies: 1,144
Views: 276,459
Posted By rwilson
I had the radio pixel fix done 6/8/2016 @ 122,100...

I had the radio pixel fix done 6/8/2016 @ 122,100 miles

I did have to drop off the x5 today to have driver and passenger
external door handles fixed. Subzero temps and road salt do not
play well...
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