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rmepilot 03-20-2019 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by CleanIsFast (Post 1157991)
If you are looking for a manual SAV, consider the E83 as well. They came in manuals too

https://www.bmwcca.org/ads/207991

That one is overpriced by a lot but you get the idea.

I'd consider the E83 maintenance woes to be less than E53. Having owned both, the E83 was very reliable! Same motor as the E53 3.0i as well (up until 2006 I believe)
I'm looking at the e83 as well, just have to find the right one. The goal is to have something by this summer.

EDIT: This is awesome. I've been a member here for over 10 years and now have 6 posts, all in the same thread... :lurking:

Attacking Mid 03-20-2019 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by rmepilot (Post 1157993)
I'm insistent of a manual for several reasons and may end up with a X3 or e90. She's not 15 yet, so I have time to look.
I have a nice 5MT e46 I'd sell in Colorado. Although maintained well, it's a 20 y.o. car with 251K miles, so that may be older than you're looking to put your daughter in.

An X3 with MT will likely be easier to find, and frankly, I bet she'd like it more. Especially if you can find an LCI (07+) version with the N52. The 06 pre-LCI is desirable over the older ones mostly due to BMW FINALLY painting the bumpers instead of adorning the vehicle with big ugly black plastic!

Good hunting,

AM.

rmepilot 03-20-2019 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Attacking Mid (Post 1157997)
I have a nice 5MT e46 I'd sell in Colorado. Although maintained well, it's a 20 y.o. car with 251K miles, so that may be older than you're looking to put your daughter in.

An X3 with MT will likely be easier to find, and frankly, I bet she'd like it more. Especially if you can find an LCI (07+) version with the N52. The 06 pre-LCI is desirable over the older ones mostly due to BMW FINALLY painting the bumpers instead of adorning the vehicle with big ugly black plastic!

Good hunting,

AM.
Thanks, but I can find an e46 much closer, if not buy my old car back if it's still alive. Her golf clubs will fit in an e46, but it's still a little tight. Most likely she'll have other teammates traveling with her to practice as well.

Attacking Mid 03-20-2019 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by rmepilot (Post 1157998)
Her golf clubs will fit in an e46, but it's still a little tight.
I can 100% verify that statement! ;-)

AM.

rmepilot 03-20-2019 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Attacking Mid (Post 1157997)
I have a nice 5MT e46 I'd sell in Colorado. Although maintained well, it's a 20 y.o. car with 251K miles, so that may be older than you're looking to put your daughter in.

An X3 with MT will likely be easier to find, and frankly, I bet she'd like it more. Especially if you can find an LCI (07+) version with the N52. The 06 pre-LCI is desirable over the older ones mostly due to BMW FINALLY painting the bumpers instead of adorning the vehicle with big ugly black plastic!

Good hunting,

AM.
For argument sake, which is the preferred of the following options?

A) 2003 X5 5MT 200k @$4k

B) 2006 X3 6MT 146k @ $6k

C) 2008 X3 6MT 110k @ $6.5k

All vehicles seem in good shape for their age and taken care of, but tbd...

CleanIsFast 03-20-2019 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by rmepilot (Post 1158014)
For argument sake, which is the preferred of the following options?

A) 2003 X5 5MT 200k @$4k

B) 2006 X3 6MT 146k @ $6k

C) 2008 X3 6MT 110k @ $6.5k

All vehicles seem in good shape for their age and taken care of, but tbd...
Without knowing anything else besides what you provided.

I'd consider B and C. Just because they are less miles, minimal price difference and later model years. 04-06 will be LCI for X5, so better headlights and option for aux retrofit.

rmepilot 03-20-2019 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by CleanIsFast (Post 1158015)
Without knowing anything else besides what you provided.

I'd consider B and C. Just because they are less miles, minimal price difference and later model years. 04-06 will be LCI for X5, so better headlights and option for aux retrofit.
Good to know, thanks!

For my ignorance and ol' timers:

LCI = Facelift years?

Crowz 03-20-2019 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by rmepilot (Post 1157998)
Thanks, but I can find an e46 much closer, if not buy my old car back if it's still alive. Her golf clubs will fit in an e46, but it's still a little tight. Most likely she'll have other teammates traveling with her to practice as well.
If you do decide on a e46 I have one of those I'd sell. 5 Speed manual and new clutch and suspension.

Gets 41 mpg :)

Only flaw is the clear coats starting to come off. Paint guy keeps giving me the brush off on getting it repainted.

http://crowz.narmir.com/wp-content/u...g-1024x576.jpg

andrewwynn 03-20-2019 03:16 PM
Former E46fanatic, new E53 owner
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?sha...8&share_type=t

rmepilot 03-20-2019 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Crowz (Post 1158020)
If you do decide on a e46 I have one of those I'd sell. 5 Speed manual and new clutch and suspension.

Gets 41 mpg :)

Only flaw is the clear coats starting to come off. Paint guy keeps giving me the brush off on getting it repainted.

http://crowz.narmir.com/wp-content/u...g-1024x576.jpg
I appreciate it, but the only e46 I'd consider is a 330xi or ZHP.


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