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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2018, 10:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,207
Posted By motordavid
B-Line, Yes, a few of the Rs & Fs roll in here,...

B-Line,
Yes, a few of the Rs & Fs roll in here, on occasion...but it is a different, newer crowd these days for the most part.

A few of us pioneers here still have an X of some kind, others have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-30-2018, 10:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,207
Posted By motordavid
B-Line! You still have that Turbo P Car you...

B-Line!

You still have that Turbo P Car you had at WestFest?!

I wander in here every few days and peruse; still have our '01 3.0 5 spd, which has ~ 115k miles, and still runs better than my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2018, 01:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,470
Posted By motordavid
Interesting decorative part cover, but other than...

Interesting decorative part cover, but other than once a year when I check my spare tire pressure, or every 6 years when I install a new batt, I/no one 'looks' under there...;)

A $340 part/mod...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2018, 07:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,460
Posted By motordavid
Other than closing the driver door of our X5 on...

Other than closing the driver door of our X5 on my thumb a couple years ago, (WholyFookinMoly!), I haven't caught the door or back lift gate, yet...

Otoh, my CEO's new X1 has its doors' top points...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-03-2018, 09:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,056
Posted By motordavid
My Indie quoted 7+ hrs for the fan R&R,...

My Indie quoted 7+ hrs for the fan R&R, fwiw...still pricey.
He said he hates doing them.

Also, there are a few posts floating around here about a 'fix' with a long hemostat and a lubed cue tip...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-03-2018, 06:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,488
Posted By motordavid
Monster! C5s, in very good shape, are a...

Monster!
C5s, in very good shape, are a relative bargain now...I love our Vert, as it is almost like riding one of my m'cycles, but 'easier for me' as I hit the 70.

Huge trunk, and nearly...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-03-2018, 09:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,488
Posted By motordavid
My '02 Vette Vert, Z51, 6 Spd...bought it new in...

My '02 Vette Vert, Z51, 6 Spd...bought it new in May 2002.

~65,000 miles, from many road trips inc a 13,000 mile 33 state/6 Provinces of CDA, 3 month trip a few summers ago.

Trunk holds 2+ sets...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-02-2018, 08:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,488
Posted By motordavid
Ah, every year I try to sublimate/avoid the...

Ah, every year I try to sublimate/avoid the occasional mind seeps of Jonesing for a replacement for our '01 X5...

It is entering its 17th year, (we bought it new), and the New Car Urge nibbles at...
Forum: The Lounge 12-27-2017, 03:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 873
Posted By motordavid
Same to you and your Fam, B! Long time no read;...

Same to you and your Fam, B!
Long time no read; hope all is well. :)
GL, mD
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-14-2017, 07:03 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,106
Posted By motordavid
master1917, Not to understate that kind of oil...

master1917,
Not to understate that kind of oil consumption in ~ 700 miles, but were you poz that the oil was full, on the stick, when you got the car?

Dlr oil changes range from pricey & OK to...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-08-2017, 07:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,158
Posted By motordavid
Fwiw, I had my Indie R&R the manual trans fluid...

Fwiw, I had my Indie R&R the manual trans fluid at ~60k+ miles and again this past summer at ~115k miles, using Redline MTL 75-90W, per his recommendation.

He also had MT 90W, but he said he only...
Forum: Detailing Forum 12-02-2017, 10:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,265
Posted By motordavid
Car has never been in PNW... It was purchased...

Car has never been in PNW...
It was purchased in NY, moved it to western NC in late 2001, and other than a few 'winter seasons' in SW FL, it is my DD in western NC ~7 months a year.

It is...
Forum: Detailing Forum 12-02-2017, 03:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,265
Posted By motordavid
Our 2001 E53 is 16+ years old and not exactly a...

Our 2001 E53 is 16+ years old and not exactly a garage queen, but the lenses still look damn good, imo.

And, most of the ~115k miles have come on long road trips hauling azz up and down the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-02-2017, 02:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,459
Posted By motordavid
:D The pic of our 3 cars was after a quick &...

:D The pic of our 3 cars was after a quick & dirty Zaino job on my CEO's new X1. I put it in the Mtn house garage, just for better relations, though that spot was temporary, lol!

Our old X5 went...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-02-2017, 09:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,459
Posted By motordavid
That is a Real Testimonial! :D GL, mD

That is a Real Testimonial! :D
GL, mD
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-30-2017, 09:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,459
Posted By motordavid
2001 E53, 3.0 5 spd manual, Sport, etc...owned...

2001 E53, 3.0 5 spd manual, Sport, etc...owned since new, Sept 2001.
~115k miles. Runs better than my Rolex.
GL, mD
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-22-2017, 03:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,084
Posted By motordavid
GOOG Translate sez: Good morning from Spain,...

GOOG Translate sez:

Good morning from Spain, my friends, I have two witnesses on the control panel.Inside liquid brakes and brake pad wear. How do I reset the witnesses? It is a x5 e53 3.0d....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-22-2017, 03:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,046
Posted By motordavid
Whatever brand and species of batt that you get,...

Whatever brand and species of batt that you get, I rec'd putting it on a low amp 'maintenance' type charger before install...

Even here in the US, batts sit on shelves for awhile, and in your...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-05-2017, 08:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,788
Posted By motordavid
Our '01 didn't make the recall... Still waiting...

Our '01 didn't make the recall...
Still waiting for our closest dlr to get get our airbag recall replacement in.
GL, mD
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-03-2017, 04:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,703
Posted By motordavid
Kewl X5 has 330,000+ miles on his E53, last I...

Kewl X5 has 330,000+ miles on his E53, last I talked with him on FB...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-29-2017, 04:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,937
Posted By motordavid
Exc set of images! A couple of your shots are...

Exc set of images!
A couple of your shots are outfookinstanding!

Nice set, and good to see some stuff besides "my X is broken". :thumbup:
GL, mD
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-17-2017, 08:41 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,325
Posted By motordavid
+1 with the OP... Our '01 has had orig brakes,...

+1 with the OP...
Our '01 has had orig brakes, a set of front oe brakes/rotors, and a full set of aftermkt brakes pads/rotors, over its 16 yr life span.

The orig were like hitting a wall of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2017, 11:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,129
Posted By motordavid
Zero rot/deterioration, other than tread...

Zero rot/deterioration, other than tread wear...even my Indie, who installed the set 7 years ago, was amazed at tire condition.

He said a flat patch might be doable, but wasn't crazy about...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-04-2017, 03:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,129
Posted By motordavid
Arggg, Flat Tires...

My CEO's new X1 caught a nail a weekish ago, so I went down the Mtn to our 'best' hillbillyheaven tire joint and they patched/plugged it...

I begged the tire guy to be careful breaking bead on the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2017, 06:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,094
Posted By motordavid
No gear whine in our '01, 5 spd, 115k...

No gear whine in our '01, 5 spd, 115k miles...fwiw.
GL, mD
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