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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-25-2015, 09:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,931
Posted By bmwe53fan
Sorry if you mistook my intentions - wasn't...

Sorry if you mistook my intentions - wasn't trying to beat you up on price, just to give some perspective...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-25-2015, 03:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,931
Posted By bmwe53fan
The issue you have here is that a lot of us know...

The issue you have here is that a lot of us know too much lol about the repairs looming soon for your X5... FWIW I'm currently looking for an X5 for a second family car and would love to have yours...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-08-2010, 11:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,024
Posted By bmwe53fan
Thanks - I was looking for pricing on the "sport"...

Thanks - I was looking for pricing on the "sport" ones butI will watch to see what they go for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-08-2010, 09:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,024
Posted By bmwe53fan
Pricing Info re: Pre facelift Xenons

Looking to see what the going rate is for a set of pre-facelift Xenon sport headlights -- complete units with all the parts, including ballasts. I searched the for sale forum and all of the threads...
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 10-03-2009, 08:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,827
Posted By bmwe53fan
I have a set of 17's with Michelin Arctic Alpin...

I have a set of 17's with Michelin Arctic Alpin Winter tires with probably one winter left on them - I live in Rochester, NY and really don't want to ship them but I'm willing to give them away for...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 03-16-2009, 04:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,581
Posted By bmwe53fan
Interested in the front bumper / spoiler if the...

Interested in the front bumper / spoiler if the shipping is reasonable. Shoot me a PM with the price shipped to zip 14612.

Thanks!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2009, 12:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,876
Posted By bmwe53fan
Do you have aftermarket rims?

Is it possible when you had the work done they forgot to put back one of your centering rings? I used to have a set of aftermarket 20's and without the rings they drove like crap - but with the rings...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-14-2008, 07:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,036
Posted By bmwe53fan
In my case I ended up replacing the duct...

In my case I ended up replacing the duct connector at the end of the run - it is the last piece of the ducting that connects the plastic ducting to the rear vents. Since I replaced it there has been...
Forum: The Lounge 09-11-2008, 10:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,688
Posted By bmwe53fan
Thanks to all for the feedback. I was mainly...

Thanks to all for the feedback. I was mainly looking at this ML because I could get it so cheap and the body was perfect and it had been maintained. Up here an AWD / 4WD vehicle is a requirement...
Forum: The Lounge 09-10-2008, 09:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,688
Posted By bmwe53fan
Well, that would explain the stack of receipts...

Well, that would explain the stack of receipts for repairs -- just about everything seems to be replaced on it, from the exhaust to the electronics...
Forum: The Lounge 09-10-2008, 09:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,688
Posted By bmwe53fan
Mercedes ML - Opinions

Quick question for you all - I have a chance to pick up a really nice 1999 Mercedes ML 320 for a really low price. Was looking for a DD for the winter months for the wife (She has a 2005 Excursion -...
Forum: Politics Forum 09-10-2008, 08:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,547
Posted By bmwe53fan
MrLabGuy - This discussion brings back memories...

MrLabGuy - This discussion brings back memories from the Roadfly lounges - my screen name is different but we are still in the minority.

Politics is always as charged subject -- just like...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2008, 10:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,143
Posted By bmwe53fan
The bleeding procedure is pretty simple - on top...

The bleeding procedure is pretty simple - on top of the coolant tank is a plastic screw that you just turn while the engine is running and you will see the bubbles come out and then a steady stream...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2008, 10:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,143
Posted By bmwe53fan
After you have added the coolant have you bled...

After you have added the coolant have you bled the system? It's a simple thing to do and will release trapped air in the system. And yes, the coolant sensor is that sensitive...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2008, 10:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,534
Posted By bmwe53fan
Just to clarify - the 20" size is measured as the...

Just to clarify - the 20" size is measured as the inner diameter of the rim and does NOT include the lip of the rim - so these rims will fit regular 20" tires just fine.

Go out and measure the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-03-2008, 12:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,250
Posted By bmwe53fan
I have purchased many aftermarket, non-OEM cat's...

I have purchased many aftermarket, non-OEM cat's for my BMW's and they ALL had issues of one type or another. On my e39 540i (same v8 4.4 engine in our e53) I replaced with magnaflows (and other...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-09-2008, 04:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,036
Posted By bmwe53fan
Need your help - Serious Condensation in center ductwork.

Thanks in advance for any advice you can give.
2002 BMW X5 4.4, 46k miles, CPO until 8/1.

I have had an issue with my x5 for the past two years that only surfaces during extended period of high...
Forum: The Lounge 03-11-2008, 09:44 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 21,701
Posted By bmwe53fan
I wish you all the best, and I can confirm that...

I wish you all the best, and I can confirm that what she says about Russian women I have personally observed in many cities there, especially Moscow. I did, however, sense much more independence in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-11-2007, 12:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,885
Posted By bmwe53fan
That TSB is about a software issue. Your problem...

That TSB is about a software issue. Your problem sounds more like a problem with the MAF or an intake system leak.

Does it drive normally?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-10-2007, 11:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,502
Posted By bmwe53fan
Your O2 sensors have heaters in them and it looks...

Your O2 sensors have heaters in them and it looks like one of the heaters has failed -- I would check the connectors to your oxygen sensors and if they are ok then you probably need to change out...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-04-2007, 11:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,113
Posted By bmwe53fan
For whatever reason the internet seems to give...

For whatever reason the internet seems to give people the freedom to assume all sorts of expertise, even when they've never actually done the procedure or actually seen the part they are talking...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-04-2007, 11:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,255
Posted By bmwe53fan
I spliced in some 20w bulb carriers & bulbs and...

I spliced in some 20w bulb carriers & bulbs and it fixed the low beam error message permanently. It provides enough resistance to fool the computer that halogen bulbs are still installed and is easy...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-04-2007, 10:28 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,113
Posted By bmwe53fan
No - the bushings have fluid in them, and I know...

No - the bushings have fluid in them, and I know the difference between a balljoint and a bushing.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-03-2007, 09:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,113
Posted By bmwe53fan
Actually, he is right. There is fluid in these...

Actually, he is right. There is fluid in these bushings.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-07-2007, 09:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,010
Posted By bmwe53fan
I had a similar problem on my 540 -- same engine....

I had a similar problem on my 540 -- same engine. It turned out that the catalytic converters were beginning to fail -- have you ever had yours replaced?
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