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Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 07-01-2025, 12:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,756
Posted By 270_BMW
Time got away from me and I went to move it the...

Time got away from me and I went to move it the other day, ended up noticing the coolant alarm and put a new coolant reservoir and hoses. I really don't want this thing to sit and end up needing work...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 05-19-2025, 03:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,756
Posted By 270_BMW
Updated with Pictures. I had the Panoramic...

Updated with Pictures.

I had the Panoramic Moonroof reupholstered and there is some residue from when the shop put the roof back in. Not at all thrilled with the job, but at least the fabric...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 04-18-2025, 03:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,756
Posted By 270_BMW
Per the Bumper Report, I am the fourth/second...

Per the Bumper Report, I am the fourth/second Owner,

Initially bought from BMW of Dallas, TX in 2006 and sold to BMW in Dublin OH as a Lease vehicle and when BMW of Dublin OH sold it to a Private...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 04-17-2025, 01:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,756
Posted By 270_BMW
2006 e53 3.0i - 133k ODO - For Sale

Hey Everyone,

Details coming soon, work has been a little busier today than I intended.
I've got a 2006 e53 X5 3.0i that I had been saving for my Son who turned 16 today and after a long...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-13-2023, 01:58 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,580
Posted By 270_BMW
I will say the hybrid option has crossed my mind...

I will say the hybrid option has crossed my mind a time or two, but I've got to sell something before I get anything else. Only difficulty is everyone is trying to save on fuel right now so a fuel...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-13-2023, 01:32 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,580
Posted By 270_BMW
Beating the Gas Prices... HOW?!

Evening Everyone,

There is a question that has been burning in the back of my mind and it's one that I really would like to know what your thoughts are.

I own a 2006 E53 with the 3.0L...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 03-30-2023, 12:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 548
Posted By 270_BMW
Talking PROJECT TIME - OCEAN SWIMMER

Hello Everyone!

First time making a new thread in the X3 section; did some digging around and figured it would be best just start up something new.

Background; I recently purchased a low...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 03-28-2023, 12:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,718
Posted By 270_BMW
I just picked up a single owner 2007 X3 3.0SI...

I just picked up a single owner 2007 X3 3.0SI with 50,000 miles on it… it should be delivered tomorrow. Had a few E53 X5 and other some BMWs but excited to get to take a close look.
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 03-04-2023, 10:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 538
Posted By 270_BMW
Looking for E53 Parts

Hello All,

I am looking for a few items that will fit a 2006 E53 3.0i

One or Set of mirrors, heated preferred (Drunk driver side swiped my drivers side)

Set of headlights (post facelift)
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-03-2020, 09:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,194
Posted By 270_BMW
The double lock truck got it fixed. Thank you....

The double lock truck got it fixed. Thank you. Sorry for taking so long to reply. With Covid running amuck I haven’t been the most organized these days.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-07-2020, 11:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,194
Posted By 270_BMW
Do you think the alarm will sound when tinkering...

Do you think the alarm will sound when tinkering with this? The only real time I’ve got an extra pair of hands is when the kids are in bed and wife can assist.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-07-2020, 10:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,194
Posted By 270_BMW
Hey Andrew! Thank you for the reply! I’ll...

Hey Andrew! Thank you for the reply!

I’ll give the double locking trick a try. The battery had died after being locked with the key fob some months ago. I had initially tried to get this vehicle...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-06-2020, 08:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,194
Posted By 270_BMW
Rear Driver-Side Door Stuck

Good Evening All,

Been a little while, got a 2006 E53 this go around. *Edit LH Drive
Spent all day getting it road worthy after sitting for five months.
Part of the agenda today was replacing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-12-2020, 02:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 726
Posted By 270_BMW
Well. When I attempt to open it from the outside,...

Well. When I attempt to open it from the outside, it travels about half an inch but it doesn’t go in all the way.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-12-2020, 01:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 726
Posted By 270_BMW
Whistle I’m back! Also Parts?

Good Morning All!

After some time I’m back with another E53 — a bit newer this time.

And with all things, parts break and after a big family get together my door handle carrier snapped on me...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-12-2020, 01:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 806
Posted By 270_BMW
If you’re still having issues, I would highly...

If you’re still having issues, I would highly recommend you check where your cabin filter goes in under the hood. If those channels aren’t placed back correctly and the strip of rubber is snugly fit...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2019, 10:18 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 11,036
Posted By 270_BMW
The plan is to keep it indefinitely — learn it...

The plan is to keep it indefinitely — learn it inside and out. Appreciate the quirks for what it is. Be able to recognize when you’re in over your head and replace it accordingly. But thankfully with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-08-2019, 10:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,740
Posted By 270_BMW
I wish I could have seen that.

I wish I could have seen that.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-07-2019, 09:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,740
Posted By 270_BMW
I have a rear hitch on mine, never seemed to have...

I have a rear hitch on mine, never seemed to have any problems with a tandem trailer moving debris, patio pavers and the like. Think I've only ever loaded 2900lbs of materials with it.

...But...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-07-2019, 03:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,187
Posted By 270_BMW
I had an issue with my front outlet not...

I had an issue with my front outlet not working... I ended up stopping at AutoZone and getting an assorted fuse kit and shotgunned everything including in the back and the ones behind the glovebox....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-07-2019, 03:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,740
Posted By 270_BMW
Being a Good Samaritan in Inclement weather

Good Afternoon everyone,

Just wanted to get some outside opinion of utility use for the greater good with an E53.

I know some SUVs are equipped with low range for climbing hills and pulling...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-25-2019, 12:22 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,833
Posted By 270_BMW
My 2002 was affected by this...and if you've...

My 2002 was affected by this...and if you've received actual mail about it like many of us have... I would call to verify. Even if it has been replaced before hand. Better safe than sorry.
Also I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-25-2019, 12:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 789
Posted By 270_BMW
It's a toss up on a per car basis I would...

It's a toss up on a per car basis I would imagine, just depends on what you know needs to be fixed versus, how much work you've put into it already.

I see X5's come up all the time with similar...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2019, 09:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 789
Posted By 270_BMW
Planning for the future. DD Retirement & Rebuild.

So I have been doing a lot of thinking here lately about the duration of owning my X5 and made a decision I think will be for the best.

You guys have been an immeasurable amount of help over the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-26-2019, 02:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 987
Posted By 270_BMW
Did you have any warning before that happened?

Did you have any warning before that happened?
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