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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2023, 04:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,433
Posted By OptimusPriM5
I plan to hold on now, though to be transparent I...

I plan to hold on now, though to be transparent I have flirted with the idea of capitalizing on the crazy prices in 2021 and early 2022. I soon realized if I did sell I'd have to be ready to divest...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-16-2022, 09:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 862
Posted By OptimusPriM5
My AAA card

My AAA card
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-16-2022, 09:18 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 8,924
Posted By OptimusPriM5
:iagree: The Dinan strut bar looks awesome keep...

:iagree: The Dinan strut bar looks awesome keep up that search
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-14-2022, 12:57 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 8,924
Posted By OptimusPriM5
Funny I used that same term when I rolled into...

Funny I used that same term when I rolled into the BMW dealer with my 4.6is in Estoril. Folks couldnt believe it was 20years old and only 48k miles.

My assertion was lost on the folks they didnt...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2022, 08:55 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 8,924
Posted By OptimusPriM5
Lots of ambitious tasks ahead OP, good luck! ...

Lots of ambitious tasks ahead OP, good luck!

One of the things I did, while cosmetic, when I was doing valve cover gaskets was powder coating valve covers. They came out fantastic, the vendor...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-23-2021, 08:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 983
Posted By OptimusPriM5
What ive painfully learned about rust its not...

What ive painfully learned about rust its not just what you can see thats the issue its also what you cant see too.

That pic is poor at best, you need some hands and eyes on under that truck. If...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2021, 11:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,119
Posted By OptimusPriM5
Have they released any info to you yet? They have...

Have they released any info to you yet? They have had that vehicle for a while IIRC so they must be really impressed with it and unwilling to part with it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-31-2021, 04:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,119
Posted By OptimusPriM5
Took me years to find mine, probably not what you...

Took me years to find mine, probably not what you wanted to hear, but I was very specific what I wanted. Had to be Estoril, Alcantara, no Nav and under 50k miles and Im still under 50k after 8 years....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-05-2021, 09:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,386
Posted By OptimusPriM5
I too have a room above garage and thought as you...

I too have a room above garage and thought as you about height limitation but putting eyes on your situation yup your path was constrained for sure.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-05-2021, 08:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,386
Posted By OptimusPriM5
I was the Beta tester with QJ for the 7000EXT. I...

I was the Beta tester with QJ for the 7000EXT. I cancelled an order with them because the 5000 I ordered was not long enough to service my fleet. The VP sales reached out and helped me design/create...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-30-2020, 07:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,563
Posted By OptimusPriM5
Carmax will buy anything but historically their...

Carmax will buy anything but historically their max age for vehicles on their retail lot is 10 years. Given that, they will wholesale the car so they wont give much for it since their ability to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2020, 09:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,143
Posted By OptimusPriM5
Damn I missing that ultra rare option on mine of...

Damn I missing that ultra rare option on mine of those vents on front quarter

very few had alcantara interior and by the time these end up in scrap heap that alcantara is likely toast
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-23-2020, 06:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,143
Posted By OptimusPriM5
Good luck on your quest, hope Clean's lead pans...

Good luck on your quest, hope Clean's lead pans out for you. I expect this wont be a easy or cheap journey. I had no luck when I was looking/pricing this same work to be done on a candidate before I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-24-2020, 12:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,329
Posted By OptimusPriM5
Agreed. Used Montway in June sending vehicle from...

Agreed. Used Montway in June sending vehicle from TN to VA. They were able to pickup the same day with a last min schedule on my part. Driver picked up car 5pm Sat got it 7am Sun AM.

Very pleased.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-13-2020, 07:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,329
Posted By OptimusPriM5
High pressure oil lines going into the block? I...

High pressure oil lines going into the block? I chased this ghost for months and ironically showed up after valve cover change and on DS. First time was the valve covers not being seated then...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-26-2020, 09:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,926
Posted By OptimusPriM5
Good, glad your happy then.

Good, glad your happy then.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-25-2020, 12:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,926
Posted By OptimusPriM5
Thats a very good price depending on quality....

Thats a very good price depending on quality. Dont see those prices even close in my hood. Took mine down south with a bulk order and had them done. Did they also coat the barrels as well and clear?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2020, 01:20 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,105
Posted By OptimusPriM5
Hopefully this pic is visible. My pic posting...

Hopefully this pic is visible. My pic posting skills are poor since dont do it
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2020, 11:53 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,105
Posted By OptimusPriM5
If you give me a few mins after this call im on I...

If you give me a few mins after this call im on I can check the code under hood of mine since its Estoril
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2020, 11:04 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,105
Posted By OptimusPriM5
Think thats for Estoril Blue II. I believe its...

Think thats for Estoril Blue II. I believe its 335 for Estoril and 364 for Topaz
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-04-2020, 01:19 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,105
Posted By OptimusPriM5
Its Estoril cuz thats how they came for 4.6is and...

Its Estoril cuz thats how they came for 4.6is and confirming with RealOEM this is a 4.6is. Course could be an individual but doubt it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-04-2020, 09:29 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,105
Posted By OptimusPriM5
This place looks like an upscale dealer and those...

This place looks like an upscale dealer and those are preview pics. Correct winter rims or not those are not correct stock rims and to me are a major detractor for the vehicle and sale at that price....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-03-2020, 12:46 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,105
Posted By OptimusPriM5
Nice looking example but crappy pics. Would be...

Nice looking example but crappy pics. Would be nice to know what happened to the correct rims.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-30-2020, 01:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,734
Posted By OptimusPriM5
IIRC those Cayennes, GTS I think, came with...

IIRC those Cayennes, GTS I think, came with manuals. Those are in high demand as manuals are in most scenarios these days.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-29-2020, 09:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,156
Posted By OptimusPriM5
I tried using the Motive but with so many...

I tried using the Motive but with so many different brands of cars Motive was not realistic to use as their universal cap for reservoir was crap at best.

I went with a unit that pulls doesnt push...
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