*The Official E53 Manual Transmission Registry*
I know there is a similar thread on this topic, however I thought I would start a revival since the old one was created in 2012 and last updated in 2017. It was also labelled as a "thread" :dunno:; regardless, thank you Ricky Bobby for your efforts!!
The Google Sheets document linked below is an easier way to track and maintain where some of the 4,446* manual E53s are. This also follows suit with the 4.6is and 4.8is registries. So, if you have a manual E53, please visit the sheet and update it with your information accordingly. Manual E53 Registry Also, feel free to use this thread to discuss anything related to the three-pedal X5 :D * this number is for North American production vehicles only. No global data was provided by my source. |
Thanks for creating this. Its fun to see where some old vehicles ended up as well. I will update once Im able to grab my VIN's.
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I joined this forum specifically to see if there's anyone who owns an X5 with a manual. This truly is a rare unicorn and very few were produced in the US. I will likely never meet another manual X5 owner in person because these cars are so rare.
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There's a few people in the PNW area that have manual x5's, I just bought one.
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Looks great!
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Did any v8 variants come from factory as manual ? Or was it onlt 6 cyl petrol & diesel?
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WilliamX5 is one that comes to mind who has detailed his swap over 26 pages in this thread :) Manual swaps in the E53 are almost all RWD due to the lack of a manual transmission that mates up easily to both the V8 and the transfer case. There is one person floating around who has taken the V8 manual swap to a whole new level by modifying the 6-speed transmission bell-housing to mate up to the transfer case to have AWD. |
Someday I would love to swap in an s62, but I also want to keep my money lol
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New member here, just added my recently acquired 2006 LeMans Blue, Sport Package, Slicktop X5 to the registry. I am very impressed with it and am currently working on a mild restoration/refurbishment with a new steering wheel cover, 6 speed shiftknob, replacement of broken grille mesh, etc. Looking forward to contributing to this community as it helped immensely with repairs on prior X5s I have owned.
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Jaws, Badass set up!! What wheels are those? Did you order with bespoke pcd??
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2002 Original Owner X5 3.0 Manual 5spd
87k Alpine White /Beige Sport pack Luxury pack Replaced everything $27k parts and labor. :dunno: This was my late fathers X5. He loved this car!!! Still drives like brand new and I plan on keeping this Unicorn!! |
I added my newly acquired 2001 to the Google doc...
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Just listed my beloved X on AutoTrader . . . a sad day for me.
Have cared for my 2001 5 spd with aggressive owner mx since purchased in 2009. Been an excellent truck . . . have long commute to work now and sold the boat . . . so it's time for my X to find a new home. Have enjoyed all the great interaction here on XOutpost. Regards - Darrell https://www.autotrader.com/marketpla...ngId=699642607 |
Damn, that thing is clean. Those wheels look great too (tho they would look better on mine!).
GL with the sale. They are a little thirsty, best I've gotten on road trips is maybe 23mpg @ 70mpg, so I get why you're selling. Just added mine to registry. |
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