Intro/ My new X5!
 

Hey Everyone!

I've been driving my 2001 330i for a while now (she's just rolled over 210,000 miles), and I'm starting to feel the itch for another 3.0 I6. I'm flying out to pick this one up next weekend- Thoughts? My only concerns are service history, brakes, and the nav screen (I'll be DIYing the replacement).

I'll be towing a 16 ft Aluminium fishing boat (less than 2000lbs with trailer), so that will be my other project before summer (if it ever comes!?!).

http://www.waresauto.com/2005_BMW_X5..._176162891.veh

Thoughts? :stickpoke


Thanks,

Nate

Welcome and congrats ...:thumbup:

Welcome & congrats! I straight up LOVE that interior!!!!

How far of a drive to you have back? Obvious things to look for would be fluid levels and any leaks or wet spots (drivers seat doesn't count:bustingup) ...any immediate concern that may become an issue on a length drive.

Welcome, Nate. You must be one of the few X5 owners in Fargo, ND. Do you ever make it to the cities?

Black on tan is a very nice combo, I'd say the truck looks good from the initial pictures.

Any idea what's been replaced on it? If not, I would think about a thorough PPI from a 3rd party to get an idea of what you're working with.

You won't have any problem towing a 16' boat with the 3.0.

Are there any BMW mechanics in Fargo? There must be... make friends with them. You'll need to borrow their tools someday!

Start doing research on all of the problem areas and be ready to operate at any moment. If all checks out for now, then put miles on it. Beware in really cold weather, the E53 will start to act strange. Invest in a trickle charger if you aren't driving it daily.

Good luck...

Welcome! Nice looking truck!
If you want to tow a boat, you'll need a towing hitch ( i think someone has one for sale in Classifieds on here)

Welcome, nice looking X. I see you have the Sport Options on the X. If you didn't get scanning software for the 330i get a scanner for the X. It will help you trouble shoot the various trouble lights that comes on when there is a problem.

I tow a jetski and a jet boat, not at the same time with my X and have a ride on bike carrier when I not towing the water toys.

:xoutpost:
Have a PPI done before signing the papers.

This guy has a factory one and it was never installed.

FS: OEM trailer hitch kit (complete and brand new)

It sold yesterday I think....

Congrats on the new purchase!!! I LOVE that interior.

I sold it yesterday.