My third windows regulator
 

Was driving the X this morning to get it washed at the close by car wash and heard a 'clunk' behind. The left rear window went down on its own. I am glad it went down before I went to the car wash. This will be my third windows regulator. One more to go :). The 2 others were replaced under warranty but this time it will be on me. Already printed the article and going to order a window regulator. Where is the best place to order a windows regulator at the best price? OEM?

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I got one about two years ago for just under $100.

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I find it amazing that when I bring up the regulator issues with BMW dealers they are always "surprised" this is a common issue.

I just bought a rear window regulator off of eBay for $69 - seller was "rojoimparts" - received it in 2 days.

Great info:thumbup: thanks

Aftermarket window regulator, i'll pass. I know the oem bmw ones suck, but i like the keep mainly oem parts on the sav :)

I have not opened it up, so I am not sure it is OEM or not, but as you stated, the OEM ones suck, so why not try it?? If it is not OEM, I will do a comparo of both for everyone.

It clearly states in the auction that it is not a oem bmw part.

BMW Window Regulator LEFT REAR E53 X5 ALL 2000-2006:eBay Motors (item 370199322902 end time May-16-09 12:55:18 PDT)

You can try it if you like, i just have never been a fan of a lot of the non-oem parts, just like a lot of people on here.

Good luck! I will be replacing my passenger front in a couple weeks.

I just took out the windows regulator. The plastic part is broken. The OEM is indeed a piece of crap. So I will try a non OEM if it is less expensive. It cannot be much worse anyway!

If the plastic part is broken
you can repair it by looking at this video and some pictures here.

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