Craigslist Finds
 

Another forum I belong to for Nissan Owners has a running thread in the Z32 (300ZX) section where folks post best of, worst of, and everything in between that is found on craigslist worldwide as it pertains to the Z32 chassis. So having come across a particularly good candidate E53 for the nth time here in Houston I thought I would share.

Feast your eyes on this beast.

https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d...269429676.html

That car is ROUGH for only 136k miles for "excellent" condition...wow.

The rims are GROSS! :niceshoes: :thumbdown

I wish I could take the rear hatch cover tho...

LOL. That thing is a complete roach. $7500 is about 3X what that is worth.

"Master P Exclusive!! :rofl: Excellent condition and well maintained!" Oh my.

That thing has been for sale FOREVER in Htown. Hurts my eyes every time I am doing my weekly CL dives.

Gross wheels. $7500 seems way high.

Had me at “P. Miller edition *aka* (Master P) exclusive”

...all of a sudden - this thing sounds UNDER-PRICED ?!?!?!?


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That thing is awful

Well that speaks volumes as to what happens when "expensive" cars become affordable. Steering wheel cover, that center console cover, obviously the wheels. Dillusional seller. I honestly wouldn't give the person $1k for it.

+1 :iagree:

Post said "Well maintained vehicle". :dunno: REALLY!? If that's the case, I've got something for them to buy. I've seen better X5s in the the junkyard, 80% disassembled, water inside, windows broken, missing everything, as it's being crushed.

Now that I think of it.....I wonder if I could get two of those.

Ya, just for parts.

Def not for interior parts! That thing is GROSS!

Here's a 4.8iS someone might be interested in, stated 270k miles and transmission issues.

https://austin.craigslist.org/cto/d/...265950635.html

I can wait to see that one as i am sure it will be a good test case for lab testing for bacteria growth and diseases .:shakehead:
Parts car at best

Love that arm rest on that one. Did the owner have chainmail on his right arm? Escapee from a Mad Max movie ?

Possibly spiked sleeves. Could have been a real culture war between interior/exterior? ...a war they both lost, apparently!

A couple more from the great state of Texas:

A rare 350HP N62B44 X5 M-Sport
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/ct...292549217.html Some people are just a bit too proud of what they are selling.

What have they done to this poor Pre-LCI
https://corpuschristi.craigslist.org...292248819.html

Was going to say a fair price but then, salvage title and beat interior smdh
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/ct...292243866.html

Finally a decent potential 4.8iS for someone, priced on the high side and miles a bit high as well. Doesn't mention VSS work.
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/ct...281013904.html

The other overpriced 3.0 from Houston
https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d...292420455.html

4th one down is a 4.8 not 4.6. Been eyeing it for awhile but the black exterior doesn't speak to me. Was thinking offer $5000 and he'd probably take it. If not immediately, after sitting on the truck for a month.

^corrected, was slip of the finger, or a Freudian slip since my 4.6 has 168s.

I was thinking the same, you should try, it's been up for at least 2 - 3 weeks. Plus enacting the lack of VSS work should help significantly in moving the price toward your target.

Says "problems in the motor", has the trifect lit up in one of the pics so maybe a fairly cheap fix. Calling c-bass. . . the black bastard could use a friend. . .
https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d...292880100.html

"Clean interior and exterior"? The thing is trashed and has a dent in the rear drivers side door.

Not an E53 or even an X5 but so worth a drooling over. CW I think you need to expand your stable.

https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/ct...299318573.html

Ughhhhhh. Thanks Nolimite39. Now I have to know that exists. :wow: Same brilliantrot color as my turbo E30 was too.

Honestly if we hadn't just bought the F15... I'd be on the phone. E34's are starting to come up and that being original, with service records, would be hard to lose money on if it is in as good a condition as it shows in pics.

Edit: Speaking of non-E53 related CL finds. Picked these up for $100. Should look nice on the wagon after having them refinished.

https://xoutpost.com/attachments/x5-...327_182143.jpg

Knowing is half the battle. . . The other half is purchasing it so you can show it off to all your envious BMW pals. Those wheels will look great, are you powdercoating?

It's already sold anyway. *Phew* Now I stop thinking about it.

I'm going to take them to wheels America. They refinish and paint them. I'll probably go with the oe look, charcoal centers and silver spokes.

For anyone looking for a good example of a manual X here you go:

https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/ct...317496506.html

I would personally be in the car on the way to Dallas right now but we are tying to buy a house so all spending is on absolute hold. Someone from XO buy this thing so I can convince you to sell it to me in a couple years!

Very nice!

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/c...335472901.html

Decent looking X from Phoenix. Black on black with 115k on the clock. $8500

At that mileage probably due for timing chain guides and valve stem seals. Take about $3500 off the asking and it would probably be a good deal.

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/c...326386156.html

Another from Phoenix. Silver on Dove gray. 178k. $3750. Had the cross pipe done. Looks clean.

No mention of timing chain guides or valve stem seals. Even so, good price.

N62 would be unlikely to need guides, but definitely would be in need of VSS if they hadn't been done. The fact that the dash is not lit up like a Christmas tree is a good sign for any 4.4i, M62 or N62.

Same year and color as mine. The body appears to be in good condition. Mine needed vss at around 120k miles. Let it idle for like 20 minutes and rev her hard, if no smoke it should be ok. $6k max.

For you 4.6 people
 

No mention of maintenance but, damn it's clean! :thumbup:

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/c...505698527.html

Crazy clean... Not sure how I feel about deleting the roof rack but a super sharp car. Hope he gets his asking price.

Very nice. I like the roof rack delete, I did it on mine.

Yea the roof rack delete makes the E53 look really weird.

:rofl: I get it - you mean like a bald cat or featherless bird? :rofl: ...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...4242c45687.jpg

I think I am weird myself? :dunno:

Looks like mine less a supercharger and 18k miles.

I wished we had gotten a chance to make some noise on WLHP. LoL..

That 4.6 is down to $10,800 if anyone is interested. Looks like he may be in a mood to bargain?

If anyone is really serious about it, I could go check it out for you? I will be down in the valley on Sunday evening and could swing by?

No association, but had to share, since I love the color here. Needs some work, but could be a sweet ride for someone looking to get into a 4.8is on the cheap:

2006 BMW X5 4.8is AWD 4dr SUV - $6,495

https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/...509967477.html

https://images.craigslist.org/00H0H_...ew_600x450.jpg

That thing needs lots of love. Probably much more so under the hood, could be a bargain, could be a curse.

2004 BMW X5 AWD ONLY 106K MILES 2 OWNERS NO ACCIDENTS NON SMOKER
NEW A/C NEW TIRES NEW BRAKES SUNROOF LEATHER 6CLY SUPER SAFE SUPER CLEAN
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/ct...505109174.html

My question: Why are there more '15 and later X5 on Craigstlist than E53s?

That one is pretty clean, but that 'M' badge on the tailgate has got to go.

Not sure about that '15 & later question. Maybe the maintenance is too high? :dunno:

I'm going to guess a few reasons:
1) Production is a lot higher now., so there are more recent X5s than original.
2) E53s get totaled in basically any accident.
3) E53s are at a point in their price / maintenance cost curve where it frequently makes sense to junk them rather than put money in.

Net-net, E53 numbers are rapidly decreasing. New X5s keep pouring off the line. And people largely lease new ones, so the turnover rate is very high.

Are blues one really faster?

https://austin.craigslist.org/cto/d/...516084800.html

odometer: 1350000

1.35 million. That guy drives a LOT!


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Not an e53 but cool none the less....

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/c...510867977.html

https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/...526647089.html


Let me throw this one to the brain trust. Is this a 4.6iS or just something with painted trim? I can't tell from the side view, but the wheels look wrong to me.

Painted trim

Would an E46 nav unit fit an X5?
https://austin.craigslist.org/pts/7536027615.html

Not easily.... of course you can make anything fit but in this case I doubt it's worth the effort. ;)

Why would you bother? The technology is so outdated now and for a couple hundred more you can get yourself an Avin Avant 4 and have something that has far more capabilities than the old original NAV.

And while it may look very close, I doubt it would fit correctly.

Posted it incase someone needed one. Too complex for me to install. I hate electronics. I'm waiting for someone to recommend a plug and play to upgrade mine. I'm happy to have Bluetooth for the moment.

Hello Forum Friends...

Anyone in the HOUSTON Area? I am considering the purchase of a 4.6is and am hoping for a fellow enthusiast to check it out for me. I am located in AZ and won't be able to make it out there anytime soon to check it out for myself.

It is a used bmw dealer. Due to their policy, they won't take it to an indy shop for a PPI. They provided me a "lemonsquad" link which is a third party that will come to the car for an inspection which isn't terrible, but these cars have some quirks that only a BMW shop would really know...

So if there is someone with a little free time and wants to check out a cool car and let me know their opinion... I would greatly appreciate that and potentially include a little helper fee in required.

Contact me at: [email protected]

I'm too far. Happy is a member in the area.

What is the zip for the area?


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ReVELaTiON 22:21

Here's a good parts find for Austin/San Antonio area X5 E53 enthusiasts:

https://austin.craigslist.org/pts/7553202503.html

Calling dibs on it! Nice! Waiting to hear back!

Decent manual e53 popped up in FL. Higher miles and..... in Miami..


https://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/cto...551260771.html

Another clean/low mileage 6-speed e53 in south FL.. wish they'd take 5k.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...ssenger_banner

Assuming 100% deferred maintenance this could be a really good rig for someone with an extra $5k, a garage full of tools and time on their hands.

I'm a sucker for a red E53

2004 BMW X5 4.8is - $6,995
https://newyork.craigslist.org/stn/cto/7568123233.html

https://images.craigslist.org/00d0d_...oM_600x450.jpg

2004 BMW X5 4.8is
Imola Red Paint
Sport seats heated
140k miles
Well maintained
New brakes and rotors all around
New spark plugs and all ignition coils
New control arms
New Battery
Runs and drives great

Something does not add up here

2003 BMW X5 4.6is - $8,990
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/...567588442.html

https://images.craigslist.org/01212_...co_600x450.jpg

Rare BMW X5 4.6is in great working condition for sale.
Vehicle has 135k miles and has been garage kept.

Damn, maybe now isn't the time for me to try to post mine for sale. Guess I'm waiting for summer.

Damn
 

If I didn't hate that motor so much!! Looks very clean

Love to see photos of the underside. If it was driven in winter in NY it's gotta be all rusted.

For sure it's not squeaky clean under there. You can see some rust in places under the hood, but for about $7k, you could still drive around looking cool for a few years.

$4-5k and I'd rock it. That thing looks like it'll need some immediate attention. Which with me... always snowballs into thousands for parts/upgrades. ;)

So these cars are just cheap because they come from places that salt roads? I mean they have to have some major problem at those prices. Especially for that Imola car.

Not necessarily. Check out BaT and C&B. The market for E53s isn't that high. I think an 8k mile 4.8is went for 40k.

https://austin.craigslist.org/pts/7568785165.html

Austin, TX
BMW was working fine, ot was for sale for $6500, 133000 miles, just passed emissions etc, but atarted a weired noise between motor and transmision, we thought it was flywheel, so we took transmission out, but it doesnt look like it was transmission. thats the whole story. it parts car now. or makeoffer clean texas title. 5one24597771 lamar and 183 area

BMW X5 - 4.4 - $4,000 (Missouri City, TX)

https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/7566967768.html
odometer: 135506

Very nice SUV, in great shape for its age, very strong motor, paint, upholstery in great shape, 5 almost new tires.
Passenger side Airbag connector broken, engine leaks oil, sometimes transmission hesitates when switching from 2nd. to 3rd. gear, right rear window does not open.
AC, electric leader seats, sunroof, radio.

Can't believe someone is asking that much for a car in that condition. I would MAYBE pay $2k. People have to stop watching the news about the used car market. The bottom is about to fall out of it, so be patient out there!

Depends. That's pretty low miles for a car that old. If it has lived in TX it's whole life then it won't be a rust bucket. Looks pretty clean. My only concern would be the valve stem seals and the crossover coolant pipe. Those are probably close to going.

The transmission issue, the multiple oil leaks, the window regulator, etc etc etc. Which equals a potential few thousand $$$. Even if done yourself. Car will sit at that price.

^ Agreed, it's a bucket of known headaches. Can definitely find a better example at that price with a bit of patience.

2002 BMW X5 4.6is

https://austin.craigslist.org/cto/d/...603318698.html

Sweet ride. I'll have look to convert mine from wood trim to color trim.

Ooh man. Almost want to snag it just for the b46 to stick in my e39.

If you do, I'll take the hitch and interior trim pieces! :bmw:
Rear heated seats too!

Is a manual trans worth the $5K premium?

RARE 5-SPEED MANUAL 2001 BMW E53 X5 - 242K Miles - $8,500 (Hillside)
https://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto...612402122.html

https://images.craigslist.org/01010_...iP_600x450.jpg

Rare 5-speed manual BMW e53 X5 with many professionally installed extras. I've had this vehicle since 2013 and I am the second owner. Comes with 2 keys and all manuals. Does not have sunroof which is rare and lowers center of gravity, thus making this truck feel like a car. Only one accident, which was with me. I was rear ended, and only damage was to bottom hatch. It has the m54 straight six which runs very smooth and quiet. I've always done my oil changes on time, everytime. Here is a list of features, upgrades and maintenance items.

Video here:https://youtu.be/zCH_d9nvzOM

- Bavarian Auto Performance ignition coils -Clutch fan delete to Electric fan
-Custom intake box with K&N filter
-Rear subframe replaced (common issue) -Brake lines replaced above rear subframe (common issue)
-Brake lines replaced along driver side(common issue)
-Replaced Brake/clutch fluid with ATE DOT4 Type 200
-Recently Replaced all rear end suspension parts
-Replaced 3 of 4 axles.
-H&R Lowering springs and Bilstien sport shocks -700 watt Kicker sound system with integrated subwoofers.
-Electrically adjustable rear seats
-Rear privacy Shades
-Rain sensing wipers
-Auto dimming mirror
-Compass on mirror
-External temperature sensor
-A/C and Heat work perfect
-2-way remote start alarm
-Front and Rear facing Dash Cam
-18-way Sport Driver and Passenger memory seats w/ heat
-Two tone Black and Beige interior
-19" Staggered wheels from e63/e64 6-series(On Car)
-18" square wheels from e70 x5 Series(winter wheels) included
-7" Eclipse navigation radio
-Sirius satellite radio w/ Bluetooth and Back-up Camera
-Power Tilt/telescope steering wheel
-HID Projector headlights
-HID Fog lights
-LED Tail lights
-Heated Seats
-Garage door opener

-Rust spot on front passenger fender
-Small rust spot on hood

I feel like that's a fair ask in mint condition and yes the manuals definitely have a higher asking price. I laughed about the lower center of gravity comment. It's a 5k lbs suv, a 100lb sunroof cassette isn't going to make a noticeable difference.

Didn't see the milage, yeah 8500 might be a bit too high for this one. I'd maybe pay 5k

IMHO no, not for a truck that seems to have lived its life where they salt the roads. If there are a couple of visible rust spots you can be guaranteed there are more that aren't visible. Replaced the rear subframe and that's a "common issue"? Not that I've ever heard. The subframe bushings yes, the entire subframe, no. It might be common in NJ because of salted roads in the winter? It looks nice, but I wouldn't pay an extra $5k for it.

Manual transmission X5 from the future!

20001 BMW X5 3.0i Manual Shift, AWD

https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/...t-finds-9.html

Not a craigslist find but a low mileage one: https://www.autotrader.com/marketpla...ngId=682978348

$35k? Yeah, no.

Might get that on BaT but based on what I've seen on there I'd guess it could fetch $30K. Who knows.

Low mileage example at a fair price. Boring color, but this would deliver years of family hauling.

BMW X5 -AWD - 67000 Miles - Asking $6750 - $6,750

https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/...627720498.html

https://images.craigslist.org/00U0U_...cc_600x450.jpg

Selling My BMW x5
Amazing car !
Full loaded with all options
The Car drives Great
Nothing wrong with it at all
Everything is power in
All wheel drive
Always serviced
Clean car fax
2 sets of keys
Good Emission and inspection

Which of you rowed your own gears for 400k miles in this X?
https://wenatchee.craigslist.org/cto...643762733.html

Aye Bdc, this should give guys like you and I inspiration!

Something tells me had the rod bearings been changed at some point, this X may have been listed running strong.


E53 RiPPeR
XOuTPoST jUNkiE
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I just took mine on a 500 mile road trip last week, and it just needs so much work. Trying to decide if we want to dump a few thousand bucks into repairs (sunroof, subframe bushings, engine mounts, tires, giubos, driveshafts) or just dump it and get something else.

That looks like a killer deal on a Manual X5, high milage or not.

Not me, but I want those wheels. Mine was weirdly optioned: 5MT, DSP, all the goodies, but 17" wheels. They're all oxidized to hell and the tires are cracking. Maybe someone swapped them for better OE ones? Every E53 in the local yards has no wheels so I guess those are the first thing to go...

Wow! I would drop in another M54 engine into it. I'll take the wheels too!

Interesting scanning tool.
BMW DIAGNOSTIC TOOL ~ BAVARIAN TECHNIC

https://austin.craigslist.org/tls/d/...647929193.html

Yes, interesting. Looks like the BMW version of the very well-known Durametric for Porsche. I never knew such a thing existed. :thumbup:

link to the Bavarian Technic tool at another source, with specs listed
 

I found that tool awhile ago
https://burgertuning.com/products/ba...18656362266739, while looking to expand my diagnostic tool set (presently INPA on a Windows 11 ARM64 laptop, a Foxwell NT510 Elite, and an Innova 3100i scan tool); then I noticed that the description had two no-go's for my usage.

First: it states that X5 2002-2012 models are covered...mines an '01.
Second: it states that "The computer that runs Bavarian Technic must meet or exceed the following specifications:
Windows XP, Vista, Win7, 8, 8.1, and 10 (32- or 64-bit versions). MacOS not currently supported.
1.8 GHz Pentium-class, dual-core processor or faster (ARM processor such as on Windows Surface using WinRT not supported)"...my laptop uses Win 11 (I could probably still get the Bavarian Technic tool to work on Win 11, as I did with INPA), but not sure if I could make the tool accept my laptop's ARM64 processor.

If I had the money to experiment with/throw away on trying the BT tool, it sure looks good to me otherwise. As-is, my next tool purchase will most likely be the Foxwell NT 710 (when and if the NT510 Elite eventually fails).

I recently tried ISTA+ on my ARM64 laptop (won't work, too little available RAM...perhaps someone could PM me a download of the smaller-requirement ISTA-D?). Also looking at BMW Scanner 1.4 (PA Soft), which might be cheaper overall, than the Bavarian Technics tool anyway.

$1500 2006 X5 that needs a head gasket?

2006 BMW X5 , E53, 6 Cylinders 3.0 , AWD - 4X4 ( Please Read the entire ad )

**** Only 125,000 mi. ****

*** Clean Texas Title *** Clean History ***

Engine and Transmission are Truly Good But it does have a Blown Head-gasket.
No water in the oil or coming out of the exhaust.

Bought the nearly identical car a few years and 30k miles ago, replaced the head gasket and now drive it daily...

That car would make a great project...and it very likely has no rust...unlike mine.

The M54 E53 takes a head gasket pretty well IMO...Clearance is so good, it stays on its wheels pretty much the whole time.

Somebody should snatch this one up...

2001 bmw x5 clean body and interior.
Who has a M54 sitting around?

Looks exactly like the wife's 2006 X5 that we previously sold. This thing looks amazing. Wish I had 7 grand laying around.

Maybe it's just the pictures but it looks like water stains on the headliner. That's a real fun time. :)

It's Craigslist. It's negotiable! :bmw:

Nice looking e39 M Sport.

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/c...728539455.html

Nice, but I see no mention of valve stem seals or timing chain tensioners. At that mileage those are just about to go. That is expensive work even if you DIY.

If you replace the chain tensioner often enough the chain guides can last 300k+ but 160 is the danger zone if you aren't on number two or three. I'm not aware of the m62 having a problem with VSS under 200 but don't see lots of mention of that high of milage and not having done either.

Nice looking car though wonder what a good value on it is.

M62TU does not suffer from valve stem seal issues. That's N62.

Good to know. I thought it was all of the V8's.

I was curious myself and inquired about the guides/tensioner. He says there is no rattle, and to his knowledge, they have not been addressed. It if were a different color and a manual, it would be worth the gamble for me. Miss my e39. :(

https://carsandbids.com/auctions/3OV...006-bmw-x5-30i

6 SPD, slick top.. needs a little work of course and cleaning.. but might not be too bad

TIL You can get these without sunroofs! I didn't even know that was a thing.


Surprising how beat up that car, as well as poorly cleaned up, before they list it for auction. It's definitely a rare one, but has a ton of cosmetic issues. Someone should rescue it.

+1 and combined with 6-speed!

1st one I have ever seen in over 23 years since we bought a 3.0 in December of 2000. I thought IT was rare bc of the manual HVAC controls (no premium package) but WITH the sport package. Odd bird.

But this one... *AND* a six speed!? A 2006 six speed? WOW. Feels like it was maybe a military member's import or something. Our '04 4.4 is one of two small sunroof 2004 unicorns I have owned. I really like the smaller roof.

Had to be a custom build. My 01 roof gear stripped so in the end fuse pulled for safety. Last use it stuck open when 34f=1.111 c outside!

Rob Siegel aka BMW CCA's Roundel Magazine's "Hack Mechanic" had an '06 E53 X5 3.0 for several months a few years ago....

It had the oven dials for HVAC, 6-speed manual, sport package, OEM tow package, and sunroof-delete. Pretty damn rare...

Craigslist Finds
 

That's as rare as I've ever heard of!

Oven dials. Cute never have seen that one.

Think of all the things that you wouldn't ever have to fix!

That could be the last car I own- until the left knee goes again. :swear:

Knee replacement seems like an easy sell when the alternative is driving a slushbox!

https://austin.craigslist.org/tag/d/...726085744.html
12V BMW X5 Car

:rofl:

there are further complications than a bad knee; plus, slushbox advantages
 

Sure, knee replacement is an option, but not always a solution (my father-in-law had to get another one after five years, so I chose not to get mine done). The bad thing is that I'd have to do both (equally wrecked) and I have a great fear of surgery/hospitalization (my family had a history that demonstrated this: "if you go in, you won't come out").

Then there's the sciatica (worse on the left than on the right); it's been (literally) a thorn in my side since the '90's, and our last car with a manual transmission was a '88 Fiero. Only 9 of my 26 cars have been manuals, and the Fiero was the first I'd had since '86.

As for slushboxes,unless you've got a Buick Dynaflow from the fifties (or any crappy CVT tranny, today), then you probably don't appreciate the advantages of an automatic transmission.

• 1) torque multiplication: ask a grass-roots drag racer why he uses an auto (usually with a high-stall-speed torque converter)...it gives you an advantage leaving the starting line,
  
  
• 2) stop & go traffic: if you've ever been caught in an hour-long traffic jam, usually going under 10 mph, never over 30 mph, you'll appreciate not rowing the gears just to stay in first, most of the time (my daily commute over the last 30+ years before retiremant, made a manual shifter not a favorite),
  
  
• 3) ZF vs GM transmissions: the Craigslist find is a 2006 model, which would've had a ZF automatic, not a GM, as mine does ('01 model); the ZF is more highly regarded than the GM 5L40E (most people online deride it), but mine is a gem (I have no service history for it, but it works as good as any I've had). Look at my signature below to see what automatics I've had (some, but not all are listed), and I've only had 4 automatic transmission problems over 58+ years:
  
  
  • a) '86 S-10 200R4 torque converter failed (at 200k miles), & lost the overdrive, and needed repair,
    
    
  • b) the B&M torque convertor in the TH350 in my '86 Chevelle, lost the main seal while drag racing, replaced it with another, and put in a shift-kit at the same time,
    
    
  • c) the 4L80E in my '04 Chevy 2500HD needed solenoids replaced at 100k miles, and now, at 140k miles, it's starting to slip on takeoff (but not in tow-haul mode), after many years of primarily towing heavy trailers,and
    
    
  • d) almost forgot this one: my 16 y.o."friend" shifted my '56 Chevy into reverse on the freeway, back in 1965...it tore up something inside, and his Dad had it repaired (and my "friend" got grounded for six months, back when kids minded their Dads)

As-is, I'm happy with my "slush-boxes" in all five of my current vehicles, YMMV.

A unicorn for sure, but get a load of the underhood rust. Having had a New England salt car before I bought the X5, no thank you. Had enough of busted knuckles and broken bolts/ studs.

Looks pretty clean and low miles. Red flag, you don't get a failsafe mode from changing the battery.

He probably left out the part about the old battery being drowned in water from clogged sunroof drains. :rofl:

:thumbup:

That black one ends in 7 hours later today and is still sitting at just $3000. It will probably go to five or six or something but that's still a pretty decent deal. If I had the space for another I'd probably get it.

BMW 2010 X5 35D Diesel! - $8,000 (Round Rock)
Couldn't pass this E70 35D for someone to grab!

Perfect first car for a kid or a suburban family workhorse. Wish I was in the market.

A 2012 E70 35d popped up on Craigslist in my town for $2,500 with 150k miles and a broken timing chain. Should I do it???

The later X5 diesel has the timing chain at the rear of the engine so a timing chain replacement is an "engine out" task. The N57 engine has a poor reputation. :-(

Wouldn't "broken timing chain" imply bent valves and smashed pistons?

Timing stuff on the back of an engine is stupid. I thought only VW/Audi was that dumb...

Is it an interference engine?

Using a lift, drop the transmission.

"All this for £850 including VAT for N47 and £950 including VAT for N57 engine. estimated prices."
Really? That cheap? From UKL https://timrevettsprestige.co.uk/bmw...ments-n47-n57/

I think it's still the M57 in the USA. I don't think the E70 ever got the N57. That said it does indeed appear to be an interference engine, which means full rebuild or a replacement engine.

Yeah, is see that now...odd. Seems like the US market 35D still got the M57 when the ROTW moved to the N57... which is not a bad thing, since the M57 is (was) a damn fine engine.

Broken cam chain is not a common issue in an M57 but yeah, it’s going to mean the head has to come off.... :(

Pistons too -- I assume you'd want to replace pistons if they all got hit by valves. I don't have a ton of experience in that regard but I'd assume for a high-compression diesel engine you wouldn't want a bunch of valve-shaped stress risers in the tops of your pistons. And if you're taking those out you might need to hone the cylinders. I don't know where to stop when you get to that point just because I haven't rebuilt a lot of motors.

Unfamiliar with diesel but on m62 replaced plenty of valves without doing the pistons. 8/32 on one motor.
The pistons already have a dent the shape of the valve couldn't even tell they impacted. Of course when head is off you'd make that judgement call.

The gas pistons do but the diesel pistons have a big stratified-charge dent in the very middle of the piston, IIRC. Not shaped with a cutout for the valve IIRC, or not very much. Makes sense too because the diesels are like 17:1 compression or something, so there's much less space in the combustion chamber at top dead center.

A good looking fixer came up in WA: https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/c...737045500.html

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sf...736429267.html

Seems like a good price and they look decent! It's CL. The posted price is not what it may really sell for.

2004 BMW X5 3.0i Just 29,896 Miles
 

Interesting that this even exists. Check out the manual HVAC controls.

https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/...732487082.html

https://images.craigslist.org/00a0a_...9G_600x450.jpg

2004 BMW X5 3.0i Just 29,896 Miles
Exterior Color: Toledo Blue Metallic
Interior Color: Beige
VIN: 5UXFA13564LU45981
Stock Number: 13813
Mileage: 29,896
MPG: 13 City / 20 Highway
Engine: 3.0L NA I6 double overhead cam (DOHC) 24V
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Drivetrain: All Wheel Drive
Title: Clear

Asking Price: $16,900

Key Features:
Airbags
Keyless Entry System

Genuine Motor Company is proud to present this 2004 BMW X5 3.0i Just 29,896 Miles. Since new this X5 was very well taken care of and always serviced on time. Don't miss out on this beautiful example and schedule a Test Drive/Viewing Appointment today.

Wow that's a crazy one. Is the interior trim original in that car? Or has it been repainted blue or black?

If it was a 3 pedal version, I would be making communications!


E53 RiPPeR
XOuTPoST jUNkiE
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Agreed, I think they'd get their asking price if it was too. I doubt they will get $10k for a slushbox, even in that condition.

https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/i...65/?ref=search

4.6is Style 87 wheels in Houston TX for $500 obo. Look a bit rough but every good set I've seen has been well over 1k.

Might be replicas, or 4 front wheels. Tire size kinda looks the same width on all four.

Hmm... I'm going to be in H town this weekend. :cool:

Decisions, decisions.

You misspelled "Aero Kit." [emoji1787]

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snort :rofl:

I'm just looking out for CW because we all know how he is about Aero kits and if he brings home another X5....

His wife will have a rolled up carpet that's suspiciously heavy to move!! [emoji1787][emoji1787]

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:bustingup Much like the infamous zamboni ride, it's the gift that keeps on giving! :thumbup:

And yes, I do keep a VIN list of aero kit X5s... :D

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Every time I hear Zamboni it plays with that song from the Sugarhill Gang "Jump on it" ala Weird Al Yankovic in my head!

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https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sg...737269801.html

Looks exceptionally nice for a 20 year old steering wheel

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sg...742828162.html

And a unicorn!

A bit OT but do any of you good folks make trips between Dallas and Houston on any sort of regular basis. Found an M Performance Exhaust in Dallas for the e90 but the guy won't ship and driving 9 hours round trip is just not in the stars.

I bought a set of mounted tires from eBay from "won't ship" but I hired a company to come to the seller and worked out a deal.

I had to convince seller to box them that was the hardest part.

Wow! A good deal. I would have bought something like that but only during that time period after I bought the car, then realized what a PITA it was to get all the towing stuff together, but before I actually pieced it all together... Awful nice of him to collect it all for one lucky unicorn of a buyer.

No doubt!

One regret when my e53 was totaled I didn't grab the factory hitch gear.

I figured that it wouldn't fit my e70 anyhow but it could have went to somebody on xo. So "sorry whomever that was".

Prior owner installed a Westfalia hitch kit in 2020. According to the spreadsheet he gave me it was $450 so probably used/salvaged. Looks exactly like this kit.

I've yet to tow anything with it but probably will this summer when I move to KY. Unsure I want to tow my F30 up and over those mountains in the heat, but a uhaul box trailer should be fine. I'll fly back and drive the F30 up there.

If it helps, I tow a 4,000lb trailer over several mountain passes every summer -- have done it in 100 degree heat climbing up to about 5,500 ft. or so. There's one climb where I have it in third gear at 5,000+ RPM and wide open throttle for 5 or 10 minutes straight just trying to maintain speed, and can't even turn the AC off or the family complains :rofl: Honestly I think the manual transmission is better for that kind of stuff because it doesn't have a problem with high temps like an auto does. Make sure to use good oil and change it beforehand, that kind of service probably wears out your oil pretty quick.

That's me!! :bustingup:

One is always too far from me. I do have the next best option to install. I'll be installing it hopefully next month. Cur 5019 hitch.

that is does, wish it came with the airbag though!

Most pick n' pull places sell airbags. It's a pretty safe bet, these days after the Takata recall. I know my local yard has one. $40.

It's against state law to sell airbags in our yards. :banghead:

I’ve got a few in my shed that I don’t know how to dispose of.

Speaking of eBay, a tan drivers side door panel finally popped up for sale, so I grabbed it. My drivers side is in poor shape due to failing glue, dinged up and dirty “pleather” and one shattered fastener anchor/backing (under the “airbag” plug.

Assuming it’s in better shape, or can be repaired and cleaned well enough, I think I’ll swap it with my OE panel, which will then become a project at some point. I’d like to strip it of the non-leather covering and then recover it in new leather, or sensetec, etc. keeping my eyes open for a right front panel to show up on eBay.

You can have some fun with those airbags. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYqgISj08Fc

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That never gets old. Pee your pants funny. Unless you didn’t know it was coming and you were launched into the drop ceiling!

I repaired my drivers door after the glue failed from the top plastic that 'hangs' the rest of the door panel. I used Loctite (I think) compound for plastic and fiberglass. I used the whole tube, too. Damn thing isn't going anywhere.

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/c...757109186.html

One owner beauty!

https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/...757041712.html

Low mileage and CLEAN!

oooo it's a V6! 🤣

Same here in GA, and also catalytic converters. Which given how often they're sawn off and stolen should be legal.

[emoji848] Hell until I get my replacement coil mine is a V7 [emoji1787]

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"This video has been removed for violating YouTube's Community Guidelines".

Dammit.

https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/...750539209.html


Pretty rough 4.8iS that needs work but at a good price! In Portlandia.

Sweet Baby Jesus did he install a portable air compressor in the console?

I can't zoom the phone in enough to see for sure.

Washington state? METHodically been worked on for sure!!

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Sad to say I put my manual-transmission E53 up for sale: https://bend.craigslist.org/cto/d/be...758892403.html

Been a good vehicle, would love to see it go to someone who will take care of it.

https://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/pt...757976841.html

All parts are original and in good working condition

Asking $2000 for the entire running car, or will sell any part

Sports model? Nice steering wheel.

https://austin.craigslist.org/cto/d/...767448385.html

126000 miles has some lights on dash drives I drove to Killeen from Austin and back it does need work for some one who is familiar with these vehicles it has upgraded exhaust system

Bwahhaahhaa "some lights on dash". It has every light on dash.

Yup, poor X5. I should offer a free Foxwell 520 Pro scan. :thumbup:

Somebody selling an ECStuning-sourced E53 lift kit...no relation to seller

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/pts...782416130.html

If ad goes away, send me a pm for seller's cell for texting purposes.

I lowered mine. The X5 isn't really an off road vehicle IMHO.

https://austin.craigslist.org/cto/d/...822914364.html

odometer: 126,496

Very clean BMW X5. New radiator, radiator hose, oil change, air filter, cabin air filter. Just had it detailed. Clean California title in hand.

Looks nice. Why does it have California title?

HMMM, probably just moved here. Lots of foreign state plates here in Austin.

Always wanted a blue 4.8is

https://southjersey.craigslist.org/c...883794435.html

https://images.craigslist.org/00t0t_...t2_600x450.jpg