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Hi folks,
I've been driving a '01 E53 for a couple of months now. The story so far is I mentioned to a mate of mine that my Toyota Surf was off the road and he says " Why not use my X5, it's been in my garage for months and now I have the new RR Vouge I need to get round to selling it but it needs a few jobs doing on it first, borrow it for a bit".
So now I'm thinking of offering him £4.500 for it.
Body work isn't great as in his electric garage door came down on the bonnet and after the repair you can still see  a mark where the paint's feathered in, small bits of lacquer here and there, small dint in the tailgate and a few scratches here and there.
The rear air suspension has a mind of it's own, the main engine fan is constantly on (engine  temp switch ?) Drivers side electric window switch knackered and the radio/info readout has a couple of pixels left in it.
BUT !! there must be something about the bloody thing that I like.

Hi to all and I'll be back.

Welcome - One newbie to another

Welcome along. 

I'm sure there is nothing wrong that can't be easily fixed, after all there are many X5's being broken for spares now - you might even be able to get a replacement bonnet in the right colour etc 

Hope the forum is of help to you - it has me, and before anyone else says it - 

Cheers Rusty, looking forwards to getting the bits done the Mmmmmmmmmmm...... perhaps some mods.

Just remember - modding is like pringles - one you pop - you just can't stop 

Welcome aboard.

Sounds like a nice project motor to me and one you can really make your own. I've always been of the opinion that if something's broke....MOD IT...

No,no,no, you were supposed to put me off. "Too expensive, loads of hassle" That's what i needed to hear, now I'm on the slippery mod slope to hell.  >:D


at least i can get it washed

Welcome! 

Cosmetics can cost a fortune or be done on the cheap, eBay may be a good place to start. Bonnet and switch will be easier to source there, especially if you don't have the folding mirrors (£50). Pixels have been repaired by forum members for £80 on here too. Rear air suspension could be a sensor, fan again a temp gauge/sensor.

Cheers for the encouragement,  although I'm not a mechanic or auto electrics expert I will be doing any work myself and after keeping my Hilux 20 year old Surf on the road (including engine rebuild) I have found the relevant forum invaluable, so I think it's time to move on from the cosy cocoon that is the newbies section, take a deep breath and dive in with the big boys (and girls).

Cheers all.