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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-26-2021, 03:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 891
Posted By sidneyj
Prop you can articulate a story like no other!!! ...

Prop you can articulate a story like no other!!! It's like I'm glued to a book I can't put down!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-15-2021, 03:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,059
Posted By sidneyj
This one is a member on here that's not active...

This one is a member on here that's not active named "chinaman". He bought this in 2009/2010 from "Big Gar" that was a caretaker for a collector in San Diego that had a bunch of E53's, E39's and...
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 02-24-2021, 11:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 951
Posted By sidneyj
Congrats on the find! I can only assume the S...

Congrats on the find! I can only assume the S version has more options then the Xdrive if you're comparing the same model years, similar mileage. A few extra options can drive the cost up several...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-19-2021, 03:54 PM
Replies: 17,674
Views: 3,824,630
Posted By sidneyj
$398 is super cheap. All aftermarket parts and...

$398 is super cheap. All aftermarket parts and off brand fluid?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-01-2021, 03:39 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 32,278
Posted By sidneyj
"Master P Exclusive!! :rofl: Excellent condition...

"Master P Exclusive!! :rofl: Excellent condition and well maintained!" Oh my.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2021, 05:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 879
Posted By sidneyj
Sounds like there may be more issues from the...

Sounds like there may be more issues from the fire. :dunno: I do know that the #74 code is directly related to the compressor. I got that code and just performed the piston rebuild kit you can buy...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-12-2021, 11:02 PM
Replies: 17,674
Views: 3,824,630
Posted By sidneyj
Go to: bagpipingandy.com web site and you can...

Go to:
bagpipingandy.com web site and you can learn all about this guy and his kits. I should clarify it’s not a piston repair but it’s a new piston ring. If you’ve got that same error it’s...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2021, 01:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,001
Posted By sidneyj
They’re asking $22,900 Sent from my...

They’re asking $22,900


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-09-2021, 07:36 PM
Replies: 17,674
Views: 3,824,630
Posted By sidneyj
Hopefully fixed the self level suspension...

Hopefully fixed the self level suspension inactive today. After reading a thousand threads on this I was dreading trying to diagnose it properly without throwing parts at it. My big takeaways from...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-09-2021, 12:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,001
Posted By sidneyj
In case anyone is looking to buy a 4.8

Looks pretty decent in pics. Doesn't give many details.

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=573205294&LNX=MYATCALERTSEMLSRCH
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-08-2021, 11:54 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 28,585
Posted By sidneyj
Yes it will work but generic code readers will...

Yes it will work but generic code readers will give you more generic diagnosis. This thread is a perfect example of that.


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-08-2021, 12:30 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 28,585
Posted By sidneyj
You might want to start a new thread. Doesn't...

You might want to start a new thread. Doesn't appear any of the people on this thread are active. You'd get a new audience with a new thread.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-08-2021, 12:00 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 28,585
Posted By sidneyj
Got mine scanned and it was the same diagnosis...

Got mine scanned and it was the same diagnosis that rickybobby mentioned. I bought the compressor rebuild kit. Supposed to arrive tomorrow and I’ll perform that and head to the Indy to clear the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-01-2021, 11:29 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 28,585
Posted By sidneyj
rickybobby, I’ve been researching and reading...

rickybobby, I’ve been researching and reading tons of threads on this issue of self leveling suspension inactive. Based on my symptoms I think this thread is exactly what the issue with mine is. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-31-2020, 11:32 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 28,585
Posted By sidneyj
Hey joemorelli99 not sure you're still on here...

Hey joemorelli99 not sure you're still on here but was curious what happened between 2013 and 2019 that you spent over $4k after a successful compressor replacement? I haven't scanned mine yet but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-26-2020, 08:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,614
Posted By sidneyj
https://xoutpost.com/classifieds/bmw-sav-items-sal...

https://xoutpost.com/classifieds/bmw-sav-items-sale/112281-black-rolling-cargo-floor-mint.html
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-25-2020, 03:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,614
Posted By sidneyj
There's a guy in PA that had one a couple months...

There's a guy in PA that had one a couple months ago. I think he's on this forum but he had it advertised on the Facebook E53 group I think. Let me know if still interested and I'll connect you two. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-01-2020, 11:51 AM
Replies: 17,674
Views: 3,824,630
Posted By sidneyj
Wow that looks great! Where will you mount and...

Wow that looks great! Where will you mount and instal the 3 amps?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-12-2020, 11:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 792
Posted By sidneyj
Yes there is a thread about this. I forget which...

Yes there is a thread about this. I forget which fuse it is but find that thread, remove that fuse and it should reset. Mine was doing the same thing and removing the fuse worked for me.


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2020, 05:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,145
Posted By sidneyj
BaT recently sold a 2004 imola red 4.8 with I...

BaT recently sold a 2004 imola red 4.8 with I think 38K miles or so for $26,750. Add their fee of 5% and that's about $28,100 to the buyer. I have a 2006 4.8 with 9500 miles and they wanted my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-01-2020, 08:55 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 13,107
Posted By sidneyj
Great story and love how you’re bringing an...

Great story and love how you’re bringing an already good shape X back to great shape! Love the white! Those wheels are pretty nice looking. But them 87’s!!! You might have to swap them from your...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-03-2020, 03:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 837
Posted By sidneyj
No change after lubing the carrier. Looks like...

No change after lubing the carrier. Looks like an easy swap so I'll replace it with a new one before it potentially breaks.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-03-2020, 12:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 837
Posted By sidneyj
Is my door handle carrier on its way out?

When I lift my door handle (gently of course) to open my door it opens fine. But as I retract it back to a closed position it goes 95% of the way, catches for a second then pops back fully closed. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-02-2020, 05:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,550
Posted By sidneyj
That's what I'm learning based on some of my rare...

That's what I'm learning based on some of my rare communications with them. They seem pretty stuck in their ways and don't communicate very well. Really slow in replying and don't answer all your...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-02-2020, 04:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,550
Posted By sidneyj
And the buyer has to pay a 5% fee so they paid...

And the buyer has to pay a 5% fee so they paid $28,087. And if they aren't local you also have to consider transportation, travel etc. If I was paying that for an '04 I no way in hell would buy that...
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