New Member, New X5
 

Greetings!!!

So, I sold my S52 E30 Crew Cab about 3 weeks ago.

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While it worked for toting our 3-month old son around...it was not exactly the best car for the job. Since then, I have been on the hunt for a X5 with a manual transmission. I was trying to keep my search limited to a 2004 - 2006 and with a black interior. These were the wife's wishes. And, since we have previously sold 2 of her cars to get me something fun, it was time for her to get what she wants in a car.

So, after numerous calls to dealers, I found that most were listed incorrectly as manual. I even had to explain to one salesman how he could identify a manual transmission car. We finally found a viable option outside of Chicago. We finalized the deal on Friday at 4pm. I immediately booked my flight for the following morning. So, on Saturday, I woke up, flew to Chicago, bought the car and hit the road around 11am Chicago time. 720 miles, 5 states and and 9.5 hours later, I got my wifes's new car home. Now, we start the fun.

Here she is, bone stock. A 2004 X5 3.0i 6-speed with 73k on the clock. Titanium Silver over black with plenty of options.

The wife is happy. And I am on the hunt for some style 87's.

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Let the fun begin!

And, since this will be the wife's car...and I no longer have my S52 E30...I will have to go back to driving our wagon. Poor me...right?

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Looks great bud!!! You will find plenty of info on here.

Congrats on your X, and envious of that 6 Spd; I have a 5 spd...
Your wife's wishes are well focused!

Titz wagon, too.
GL, mD

Welcome. Nice looking cars. What's under the hood of that wagon. I would love to have an M wagon.

Thanks everyone.

The wagon is a 2000 528i with a 5-speed. It is mostly stock. hehe

welcome to the Xoutpost!!! both rides are very nice but the wagon ROCKS!!! the black rims, the euro headlights!!! is dropped or it just naturally sits low?

If you care to know, I can get you your factory options' list off the last 7 of your VIN

Thanks! The wagon is on Bekkers coilovers up front and custom links for the self leveling in the rear. It is dropped a couple inches....but could go lower.

I actually got a full listing of options from the vin. However, I really appreciate the offer.

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Welcome to the site. I'm pretty new myself, but I figured that I would comment since I'm about 2 hours south of you. Looks like a really clean X5 you picked up!

:xoutpost2: Another seX5 owner from the ATL :dancing:

The SAV looks very clean. Nice find.
I think I saw your wagon on bimmerfest or bimmerforums before.

SlickGT1, this one is for you. Born as a 2000 528iT.

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