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CleanIsFast 12-01-2017 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by bcredliner (Post 1122358)
Even if every other thread was about transmission problems, we should never draw any conclusions without considering the mileage, care and the driving environment of each X5. In addition, the total number of forum members is not enough to draw any conclusions from the total number of X5s out there. I don't know about you but I haven't done that so I am not saying you are wrong. I am saying there is not enough apples to apples information here to make a declaration one way or the other. Further, IMO, there are lots of questions about transmissions because so many of us don't have experience troubleshooting or DIYing transmissions.

You can make fun of my post all you want, your logic will still be flawed.
I wasn't make fun at all. Sorry if you took it the wrong way.

I do understand that most of the time, people start threads when they have issues not success stories.

bcredliner 12-01-2017 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by CleanIsFast (Post 1122361)
I wasn't make fun at all. Sorry if you took it the wrong way.

I do understand that most of the time, people start threads when they have issues not success stories.
Please try that again so my pea brain understands how I took it wrong and explain what was so funny about your post.

CleanIsFast 12-01-2017 02:02 PM
Sorry Al for mucking up your thread. I'll leave

amancuso 12-01-2017 02:08 PM
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LOL it's all good, guys.

That being said, I still love it. :)

amancuso 08-26-2018 02:27 PM
Almost 1 yr/15K miles with the 4.8iS and I still love it. The only downside is how thirsty it is. Some snapshots of it as of today.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1879/...60c314dc_b.jpgIMG_2439 by Al Mancuso, on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1842/...d6be3462_b.jpgIMG_2441 by Al Mancuso, on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1861/...cddda54d_b.jpgIMG_2442 by Al Mancuso, on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1870/...e922854b_b.jpgIMG_2443 by Al Mancuso, on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1859/...b6e87b4f_b.jpgIMG_2444 by Al Mancuso, on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1880/...61a04e6c_b.jpgIMG_2440 by Al Mancuso, on Flickr

CleanIsFast 08-26-2018 05:17 PM
Looking good Al!

I agree, she's a thirsty one. I never let it get under 1/2 tank anymore haha. Hard to pay for that $80 full tank haha

X53Jay4.8is 08-26-2018 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by bcredliner (Post 1122350)
119,000+ miles on transmission. Have changed fluid and filter every 50,000 miles or so. Use ZF fluid and filters. Only transmission mod was Dinan trans software at 2,500 miles and temp sensor about a thousand miles ago. Dinan engine mods also done at 2,500 plus meth and nitrous about 4 years No problems. Transmission has not been a weak link for me.
And because you did the right service treatment with ZF fluid you are having great success with your tranny. I personally believe that if the fluid is changed every 50-60K it will have a long healthy life in operation.

X53Jay4.8is 08-26-2018 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by CleanIsFast (Post 1122352)
I am almost certain you are literally the only person on this forum to NOT have transmission woes :rofl: Every other thread is a transmission question.
Yeah but he has been doing maintenance on his vehicle from day1. A lot of us got our X5s from a previous owner and even if the maintenance was done according to BMWs service plan its not the best from a longevity perspective. In addition I do not subscribe to BMWs recommended service intervals. Trans Fluid life time!!!, 25k oil change intervals are you kidding me? BMW does not want you to own your vehicles past warranty and definitely not over 100K. Not good for their business.

amancuso 08-27-2018 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by CleanIsFast (Post 1140151)
Looking good Al!

I agree, she's a thirsty one. I never let it get under 1/2 tank anymore haha. Hard to pay for that $80 full tank haha


Jon, any plans to put an e53 meet together?


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CleanIsFast 08-27-2018 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by amancuso (Post 1140174)
Jon, any plans to put an e53 meet together?


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Yeah thinking about it. I've spoken to a few E53 owners in the area who would definitely be interested. :thumbup:


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