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by passporte53
Fri Mar 23, 2018 5:38 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E53 3.0d manual buying advice
Replies: 5
Views: 1356

Re: E53 3.0d manual buying advice

Ok, thanks for that info. It looks as though the Sport (grey) model I linked has budget tyres all round, nearly new (all matching). I can't tell if they are staggered, but likely given that its the sport. So that's a problem. The green one has 255/55 R18 all round on budget tyres (the guy was able ...
by passporte53
Fri Mar 23, 2018 3:46 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E53 3.0d manual buying advice
Replies: 5
Views: 1356

Re: E53 3.0d manual buying advice

[quote="bascule"] Top tips: Check for star rated tyres all round, especially if its one with staggered front/rear wheels, quite usual. If it hasn't got them, factor in getting them - it's worth it and eliminates of lot of risk to your transmission. Be prepared to spend a little on bushes etc - they ...
by passporte53
Fri Mar 23, 2018 2:30 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E53 3.0d manual buying advice
Replies: 5
Views: 1356

E53 3.0d manual buying advice

Hi guys, been having a good read of the forum for the last few days and the wealth of info on here - so thank you. I'm interested in the E53 3.0d as a hobby/interest car. I think they look fantastic and having had a couple of E90 330Ds in the past am familiar ish with the lovely powerful motor. I ...