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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-26-2025, 11:19 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 36,006
Posted By Aleman
Always wanted a blue 4.8is ...

Always wanted a blue 4.8is

https://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/d/teaneck-2005-bmw-x5-48is-x5m-rare/7883794435.html

https://images.craigslist.org/00t0t_9yoUZ0kC0KU_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-07-2024, 03:18 PM
Replies: 17,743
Views: 4,084,048
Posted By Aleman
Hell yeah CeraKote is amazing. That one...

Hell yeah CeraKote is amazing. That one application will last at least 6 months before you need to re-apply - even on a car parked outside.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-17-2024, 04:59 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 36,006
Posted By Aleman
2004 BMW X5 3.0i Just 29,896 Miles

Interesting that this even exists. Check out the manual HVAC controls.

https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/d/gladstone-2004-bmw-x5-30i-just-miles/7732487082.html
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2023, 05:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,844
Posted By Aleman
It is! The buyer is bigtime into E46's, works...

It is! The buyer is bigtime into E46's, works for a parts dealer, and has an overhauled spare N62 engine sitting in his garage in case anything happens to the original! This is a best case scenario.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2023, 05:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,844
Posted By Aleman
$13,500. That was a fun ride at the end there!

$13,500. That was a fun ride at the end there!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2023, 05:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,844
Posted By Aleman
THANKS for the supportive comments on the listing...

THANKS for the supportive comments on the listing and for all the great advice you add to this forum - especially with the Android head unit install/troubleshooting.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2023, 10:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,844
Posted By Aleman
Yeah, owning an older BMW can't be about the...

Yeah, owning an older BMW can't be about the costs or keeping above water on the ultimate resale. When we bought it, my wife and I decided to set aside a small amount (roughly half that of a normal...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-04-2023, 04:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,844
Posted By Aleman
Will be good for forum members to gauge what...

Will be good for forum members to gauge what their rides are worth on the open market. Mine has fewer issues than 4.8is sales in recent history, so hopefully bidders go back and check what those...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-04-2023, 10:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,844
Posted By Aleman
I'm rolling the dice here for sure. Previous...

I'm rolling the dice here for sure. Previous 4.8is sales on C&B have been in the $6k-$11k range, but we'll see how I do after 4:20pm EST this Friday. The final 5 minutes of the auction will be fun...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-04-2023, 07:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,844
Posted By Aleman
Yup - Avin Avant 4. Got it mostly for the rear...

Yup - Avin Avant 4. Got it mostly for the rear camera, but the car play feature is a nice upgrade too.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-03-2023, 08:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,844
Posted By Aleman
Thanks! LOL Yeah, that's to be expected, but...

Thanks! LOL Yeah, that's to be expected, but hopefully some of the questions are from people really interested in it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-03-2023, 06:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,844
Posted By Aleman
My 4.8is listed on Cars & Bids

Auction ends this Friday - Let's see how she does! Please bid if interested.

https://carsandbids.com/auctions/9lvBkl5z/2005-bmw-x5-48is
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-02-2023, 08:32 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 36,006
Posted By Aleman
Low mileage example at a fair price. Boring...

Low mileage example at a fair price. Boring color, but this would deliver years of family hauling.

BMW X5 -AWD - 67000 Miles - Asking $6750 - $6,750
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2023, 10:02 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 36,006
Posted By Aleman
Is a manual trans worth the $5K premium? ...

Is a manual trans worth the $5K premium?

RARE 5-SPEED MANUAL 2001 BMW E53 X5 - 242K Miles - $8,500 (Hillside)...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-15-2022, 06:10 PM
Replies: 17,743
Views: 4,084,048
Posted By Aleman
I'm not familiar with this one. Were you towing...

I'm not familiar with this one. Were you towing a Sherman tank or something?!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-15-2022, 05:45 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 36,006
Posted By Aleman
For sure it's not squeaky clean under there. You...

For sure it's not squeaky clean under there. You can see some rust in places under the hood, but for about $7k, you could still drive around looking cool for a few years.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-15-2022, 03:47 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 36,006
Posted By Aleman
2003 BMW X5 4.6is - $8,990 ...

2003 BMW X5 4.6is - $8,990
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/cto/7567588442.html

https://images.craigslist.org/01212_3MHy0wjnku4z_0kE0co_600x450.jpg

Rare BMW X5 4.6is in great working...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-15-2022, 03:21 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 36,006
Posted By Aleman
I'm a sucker for a red E53 2004 BMW X5 4.8is...

I'm a sucker for a red E53

2004 BMW X5 4.8is - $6,995
https://newyork.craigslist.org/stn/cto/7568123233.html

https://images.craigslist.org/00d0d_8sE7ZtYo3Yaz_0x20oM_600x450.jpg

2004 BMW X5...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-30-2022, 10:13 AM
Replies: 17,743
Views: 4,084,048
Posted By Aleman
I'm also running the Avin unit, and I suspected...

I'm also running the Avin unit, and I suspected that was the source of the drain. Nope. #74 fuse was pulling 430 milliamps, and an acceptable level of total draw on the battery should be 50...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-30-2022, 08:27 AM
Replies: 17,743
Views: 4,084,048
Posted By Aleman
When I installed my Avin unit, I tracked down a...

When I installed my Avin unit, I tracked down a no-sound issue to the wires being loose in the back of the big square connector in the trunk. Pushed them into the brick, and all was good.

Also...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-29-2022, 11:36 AM
Replies: 17,743
Views: 4,084,048
Posted By Aleman
Tracked down a battery parasitic draw by testing...

Tracked down a battery parasitic draw by testing every fuse for voltage drop. Battery was completely dying in 48 hours. Ended up pulling fuse #74, which is labeled as 'Telephone'. Didn't lose any...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-22-2022, 12:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 535
Posted By Aleman
Did you intend to put up a photo?

Did you intend to put up a photo?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-22-2022, 12:11 PM
Replies: 17,743
Views: 4,084,048
Posted By Aleman
Changed the fluid in the front & rear diffs and...

Changed the fluid in the front & rear diffs and transfer case. Replaced leaking coolant expansion tank.
Clay bar'd the paint, polished it, and carnuba waxed it (all Griot's garage products).
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-12-2022, 12:15 PM
Replies: 17,743
Views: 4,084,048
Posted By Aleman
That kit is crazy expensive. I've used the $20...

That kit is crazy expensive. I've used the $20 Sylvania kit on several cars over the years, and it works great! Used this kit on my MINI about 5 years ago, and the lights still look great. It's...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-25-2022, 03:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,258
Posted By Aleman
Plastic weakens with every heating cycle. ...

Plastic weakens with every heating cycle. Plastic inside my water pump makes me the most uneasy. Looking around my engine bay, I'm happy to see the coolant pipes are metal or rubber hoses. I've...
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