Hello everyone, new e53 owner

Phil D · Post by **Phil D** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 11:31 am

Hi everyone, i picked up an e53 3.0d sport two weeks ago.

I've had a few BMWs, an e34 525ix touring, e39 525i Touring, and an e91 320d m sport i just sold to get the X5.
I must say the build quality seems better than my e91 more like the e39.

I've already fixed the bluetooth, from reading Roy's experience on here.

After an hour of trying to get it to pair, i found the wires in the centre arm rest were cut through.
Some soldering and heat shrinking repaired it, now working perfect with my iphone 4 (all done at -6c my wife thinks i'm crazy but i had to get it working!) - thanks

I 'm sure i'll have plenty of questions to ask, I want to get the timed aux heating working next..

Phil

Lee4.8is · Post by **Lee4.8is** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 11:46 am

Welcome aboard Phil.

Hope you have lots of fun in your new motor,i test drove a 3.0d & thats what encouraged me to get an x,i couldnt believe how well they drove for something so big & heavy.

Happy motoring.

ITBarbie · Post by **ITBarbie** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 1:34 pm

Hi Phil

Welcome aboard. There is s hive of info on here and it sounds like you've already used some of it

Happy motoring

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Sanj · Post by **Sanj** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 2:21 pm

Hi Phil and welcome - you'll be in for some expenses AND some money saving here! As you've already found out - welcome mate, love the commitment at -6C - LOL!

AW8 · Post by **AW8** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 2:25 pm

Welcome aboard

E34 525ix touring a blast from the past when BMW dabbled with introducing 4WD to 3 & 5 series before deciding there wasn't enough uk demand.

Phil D · Post by **Phil D** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 3:18 pm

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone.

AW8 the 525ix was a fantastic car, got through the snow great.

Although I did learn early with it that 4wd doesn't stop you any quicker - nearly ended up in the cow shed at my parents in laws farm

x555 · Post by **x555** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 3:21 pm

Welcome along Phil

pvw10 · Post by **pvw10** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 4:19 pm

Plus one from me, X5's simply rock

Raj · Post by **Raj** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 9:25 pm

Welcome aboard...

Chompers · Post by **Chompers** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 11:14 am

Hi Phil & welcome to the good ship Xdrivers

bet BMW wish they had Xd/Xi 3ers and 5ers now in there line up

see from another thread that they are considering the idea once again.

petert · Post by **petert** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 11:23 pm

x models for the 3 and 5 series not uncommon over here. Ironic as they have to sail past the UK to reach Canada!

Peter T

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