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by ajwk
Sun Feb 23, 2014 7:51 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: E53 X5 3 litre diesel 2006 facelift model met Black pan roof sat nav xenons
Replies: 3
Views: 1495

Re: E53 X5 3 litre diesel 2006 facelift model met Black pan roof sat nav xenons

I have tried to post pics but they do not seem to appear on the advert. I can always send pictures to and email address to anyone who is interested in a potential purchase.
by ajwk
Sat Feb 22, 2014 7:32 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: E53 X5 3 litre diesel 2006 facelift model met Black pan roof sat nav xenons
Replies: 3
Views: 1495

E53 X5 3 litre diesel 2006 facelift model met Black pan roof sat nav xenons

Advertised with permission from AW8 I am reluctantly looking to sell my X5 E53 3 litre Diesel, I love the car but with increased need to travel long distances coming up need something that eats the miles for less money so a 320/520D looks favourite. At this stage I am not looking to Advertise the ...
by ajwk
Fri Nov 08, 2013 11:01 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Still hunting for my dream car
Replies: 14
Views: 4287

Re: Still hunting for my dream car

yes deisel not had any issues touch wood i get around 27 in town I am looking to upgrade to the e70 at some point because i want more modern equipment i drive etc whether it is a better car i don't know
by ajwk
Fri Nov 08, 2013 10:16 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Still hunting for my dream car
Replies: 14
Views: 4287

Re: Still hunting for my dream car

My 06 e53 cost me £13500 That was feb of this year it had 70 thou plus now has 87 thou I think? I will be looking to sell it within the next year or so because I would like to upgrade to the E70. I do have lots of extras on mine, even with my mileage I could not see me letting mine go for anything ...
by ajwk
Fri Nov 08, 2013 9:09 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: lacquer coat peeling just below rear window
Replies: 2
Views: 1051

lacquer coat peeling just below rear window

The lacquer coat appears to be coming away just below the rear windows has anyone else experienced this? Is this a warranty claim on my 06 car does it matter that I am not the original owner?
thanks
by ajwk
Tue Nov 05, 2013 5:53 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: New Tyres Hankook Ventus
Replies: 2
Views: 1333

New Tyres Hankook Ventus

Just bought a pair of new Tyres for the rear. The are Hankook Ventus S1 Fuel eff C wet grip B exterior noise 74 Decibels. price £407 the pair fitted from blackcircles.com The old Michelins I had on before were at the limit so not much of a comparison but the ride seems better and they seem slightly ...
by ajwk
Tue Nov 05, 2013 5:26 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: halfords fix for sidelight (parklights) failure on car with xenons
Replies: 1
Views: 849

halfords fix for sidelight (parklights) failure on car with xenons

One of my sidelights (referred to as park lights on the on board computer) failed. The angel eye halo as it is apparently called. I wasn't sure exactly what I needed anyway I went into Halfords and a very nice young man said that the part was expensive from BMW around £50 because the bulb was inside ...
by ajwk
Sun Sep 01, 2013 10:35 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: How can I tell which lights I have
Replies: 8
Views: 1903

Re: How can I tell which lights I have

ok

The panel Richard kindly pictured matches mine and they move when I turn them on.So they are clearly xenon's. Next question the low beam warning has appeared on the dash a couple of time but not constantly is that then likely to be a loose wire somewhere?

thanks
by ajwk
Sun Sep 01, 2013 8:17 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: How can I tell which lights I have
Replies: 8
Views: 1903

How can I tell which lights I have

A dumb question to those in the know I am sure but how do I know if I have Xenon or halogen headlights?
by ajwk
Sat Jun 22, 2013 8:44 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Planning on selling. Some advice please?
Replies: 4
Views: 1598

Re: Planning on selling. Some advice please?

Not sure I get the whole advertising thing, came across as a genuine request for advice to me? I purchased my X5 from a dealer in February this year trading in my very clean and slightly newer 530d m sport. I tried to sell the 530 privately but with a 5 figure price tag I had one enquiry no viewings ...
by ajwk
Tue May 07, 2013 8:02 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: cd r
Replies: 5
Views: 1686

Re: cd r

thanks for the tip richard I shall have another go
by ajwk
Tue May 07, 2013 5:12 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: cd r
Replies: 5
Views: 1686

cd r

I downloaded some cd tracks I own fromĀ  my itunes to a cdr so my daughter could have a cd of her favourite tracks the cd player doesn't recognise the disk. Is this a common problem because the cd unit is old tech?
by ajwk
Sat May 04, 2013 7:50 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Rear X5 badge ON or OFF ??
Replies: 34
Views: 6861

Re: Rear X5 badge ON or OFF ??

good looking car either way
by ajwk
Fri Mar 29, 2013 12:05 am
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: A few pics of the new X5 (53)
Replies: 11
Views: 2724

Re: A few pics of the new X5 (53)

lots of talk about front tints but what is the law on this if you have purchased the car in good faith?
by ajwk
Sun Mar 24, 2013 11:05 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: noisy steering when cold
Replies: 0
Views: 905

noisy steering when cold

grinding noise in the steering when cold weather when warmer don't notice even if I haven't driven for a few days but when cold any slowly driven or very tight corners and nasty noise any tips? Obviously will take to the garage if needed only bought car two months ago and it passed new mot and had a ...