My Quest for an E53 April / May 2012 - Be part of it!

[ArthurSleep]

Right then gents, as those of you have read my previous couple of posts will know, I'm on the hunt for a clean / tidy E53 head turner with no issues.
Looking for a Big Spec 3.0D Sport auto black / black preferably. '06 / '05 / '04 at a push.
Has to be well maintained, clean / tidy with full SH. Nice wheels & subtle / tasteful mods a bonus. You know the deal.
I've got £12K budget, but could go a bit more if something special comes up.

As I'm constantly searching eBay motors / Autotrader I figured I'd post my current findings here for you lot to give the on.

Better still if anyone spots anything to add to the thread I'd be more than happy have a look.
Bowing down to the superiour knowledge on here & hoping (with a little help from some friends) I can find some E53 love!

OK, here goes...

[ArthurSleep]

First up is the Leeds based '05 plate I posted on another thread:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230729894924? ... 277wt_1180

Thoughts?

[ArthurSleep]

Spotted this one an hour or so ago, a little older but good thorough description & seller seems to know his onions. Anyone on here?

Price is right but higher milage & a tad older. Best offer option available.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 916wt_1180

Any thoughts chaps?

[ArthurSleep]

Another to consider: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-X5-3-0d-A ... 102wt_1345

Local to me & a a decent price!? Any comments?

[X5Sport]

[quote=""ArthurSleep""]Spotted this one an hour or so ago, a little older but good thorough description & seller seems to know his onions. Anyone on here?

Price is right but higher milage & a tad older. Best offer option available.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 916wt_1180

Any thoughts chaps?[/quote]

Too expensive for the mileage. pvr's went for £10k, same age and a lot less miles. Should be under £10k, maybe £9.5k max. Can't find any OEM 22" wheels like those. Could be copies of style 214 (OEM Version is 21"). I personally don't think those wheels suit that car. Each to their own though. How many owners - it's not shown.

[X5Sport]

[quote=""ArthurSleep""]Another to consider: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-X5-3-0d-A ... 102wt_1345

Local to me & a a decent price!? Any comments?[/quote]

What on earth does 'unmolested' mean in reference to a car....
If it means no mods then it wouldn't have chrome fog light trims - defo not OEM.

Basic-ish spec but reasonable price.

[Raj]

[quote=""X5Sport""][quote=""ArthurSleep""]Spotted this one an hour or so ago, a little older but good thorough description & seller seems to know his onions. Anyone on here?

Price is right but higher milage & a tad older. Best offer option available.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 916wt_1180

Any thoughts chaps?[/quote]

Too expensive for the mileage. pvr's went for £10k, same age and a lot less miles. Should be under £10k, maybe £9.5k max. Can't find any OEM 22" wheels like those. Could be copies of style 214 (OEM Version is 21"). I personally don't think those wheels suit that car. Each to their own though. How many owners - it's not shown.[/quote]

Agreed on price. Little too high for that particular example but then you can always make an offer if you like it. The rims are reps for sure.

[ArthurSleep]

Cheers guys, I think I'll scratch that one from the list. Thanks to X5Sport for the PM also. Really helpful.

The search continues!

[ArthurSleep]

Still on the hunt here if anyone has spotted anything unmissable out there?