Themoog2

Eh up

I don’t disagree- least I’m in the parish

Will see as I’m still pondering

Love the E53 it’s been a great motor and so well built .

Cheers all

Lez

Ehup

3.0D sport auto 55 plate standard spec

Cheers

Eh up all,

Well after 6 happy years and loads of enjoyment from the car I’m thinking of moving the E53 on.

My question is what is my car worth in real world.?

In fairness it’s mint inside and out, I’m only the second owner and only 102k on the clock.
Serviced by me since I’ve had it, last MOTs ...

Eh up all,

Been great on the X5 of late - no issues to report :D

My passenger side wing mirror hasn’t been playing ball and dipping when selecting reverse for ages :x

It did a kind of “dad dance” then went back to normal position or off late didn’t even dance just nothings :!:

Thought I would ...

Henrym3

Eh up long time no hear :thumbsup:

Took the leap of faith and plugged one end up the other week and ignored the instructions :D

Starts every time now - was worried about a parasitic drain somewhere but touch wood just the battery

Next on the list is a possible front end suspension ...

Eh up

Thanks for that - why though ?

It makes sense to me to just have the one breather rather than that other one an open vent that could simply ooze acid out !,,, :

I’ve no idea why they recommend both vents open on the battery :?

No idea on the construction of this battery assuming if I ...

Eh up all

Not been on in a while as the X5 has been running great (Kiss of death now ... :cry: )

Anyway got a now battery S5 013 Bosch S5 013 100AH 830A, fitted Sunday no issues apart from I’m not sure on one point.

Fitted loads of batteries but I’m bu883rd if I can remember whether I need to ...

Alan,

Flats are great IMO (especially if you remove the little plastic clip) :rofl: !!!!!

Stubeedoo

Clip just eases off carefully- I’ve kept mine just in case and popped a little black silicone tube over the metal tang on the wiper just in case and it keeps it neat

Hope this had helped some ...

Eh up all

Been a while since I posted but still here :thumbsup:

X5 went through another MOT no issues :driving: result

However since I’ve had it some 4 years now, I initially swapped out my front wipers to flat areo ones. In doing so I’ve had 3-4 sets just because each one did not properly wipe ...

Moog

Eh up - if your looking for an opinion

Nope - just go standard BMW silver applied well it look cracking - just my vote as I did mine that colour

Alan,

Eh up - thanks for confirmation

I’m going for a run in it on Saturday then will order some snake oil

Eh up all

Well I’m convinced :thumbsdown:

Car runs fine when cold, after a steady 55mph with no issues enter a 30-40 zone and it’s starts.

Only shows when car is warmed up, no signs when cold.

It doesn’t do it all the time though, that’s what I’m confused about.

Seems to clear up on ...

Eh up,

It’s an “old skool “ thing, I like the tobacco brown leather of the BMW especially with a grey /dark blue exterior

Personal choice I guess

All mine are black leather interiors- best colour to keep clean and for wear

Keep the X5 it’s a great car

Eh up Alan

Thanks for that, I’m still mulling it over - cannot get it into my head yet - nowt unusual in that :rofl:

I’m planning on taking a pal with me just to see if it’s me , once I get a second view on if the problem actually is there and it’s not my imagination I will start with the above ...

Approved

Cheers - been through my car over the years since I’ve had it.

Great kit and priceless help from the members on here :thumbsup:

Only way I can afford to run it by working on it myself.

Funnily enough did brakes discs pads and fluids as a first job, also replaced 6 parking sensors ...