2001 Bmw X5
 

Just purchased a 2001 BMW X5 Sport with all options except Navigation and Xenon lights.

I love the car, but I was wondering if I could add Xenon lights to my car. If so how do I go about doing this?

I really love the look of the 04+ headlights. Can I search around and just swap them in my car?

-Aimster

did I post this in the wrong forum?

I think I figured out now that E53 is 2004- models

no you posted in the right forum. i would like to know the same answer though. i have an 03.

E53 refers to all current X5, 2000-2006, You can only have the +2004 headlights if you do the facelift. You can find some infos here about it.
As far as halogene to Xenon conversion, you can find infos here.

E53 is the entire X5 model range - whether the original model (99-03) or the refreshed (04-06).

You can certainly upgrade to xenons. But it will be a pricey upgrade. Someone who has done it can break down the processes and all the parts you'll need. I certainly do know that it isn't a easy simple switch the headlight out DIY (different wires, ballasts, etc...).

To upgrade to the new 04' light look is going to be a little more difficult. In order to get the new lights, you'll have to switch out several parts which include, the front bumper, the lights and the hood. Its a beautiful upgrade and I would highly recommend it if you have the $$. Also remember that you can save a bit by upgrading your car to the 04' refreshed look and just buy the new refreshed lamps with halogen's instead of xenons - that will save you quite a bit of $$.

wow that is an expensive upgrade.

What about if I replace the bulbs with brighter bulbs and just upgrade the fogs to HIDS? That will cost a few hundred dollars which is much cheaper the the other options.

Will that make much of a difference or no?

X5 stARTED IN 2000

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Where in VA are you? I can refer you to where you can get the parts at a nice price and where to install if you need.

Complete Xenon assemblies are available from time to time on ebay.

Enjoy your new ride!

JV

That's the way I'd go, there's some nice Xenonmatch out there that will make a huge difference from HOEN-USA and silverstar:thumbup:

Alexandria-Annandale area.