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Post by Hagar66 » Wed Apr 20, 2016 9:17 am

Hi everyone
Another new member here lol, dont have an E53 yet but am on the lookout, have a couple of possibilities i am looking in to.
My current vehicle is an 2003 e46 325 sport coupe but have always loved the E53 and now i have 2 grandkids and a third on the way, i am in the market to buy one as a 2 door just isnt practical for me lol
Have been browsing the forum for a couple of days now and must admit everyone seems really friendly and helpful so look forward to using the boards more often, but be warned, im not very technical lol

sorry about the sig size, if a mod could resize it, that would be much apprieciated please
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Post by Richard137 » Wed Apr 20, 2016 9:22 am

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2006 BMW E53 Titanium Silver (Facelift)
Remapped
LED Angel Eyes
LED Reverse Lights
B-Pillars Wrapped in Carbon Black
Rear Wiper E70 Conversion
Winter Wheels (18" 255/55).

------ To Do ------
CREE Driving light set.
Steering wheel to be Carbon Wrapped.
Running Boards to be polished.

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Post by Sanj » Wed Apr 20, 2016 9:59 am

:hi:

Read the Buyer's Guide for sure (done by AW8). Lots on here for sure, mostly covered so as you say, keep searching the boards and if anything isn't covered fire away!
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Post by graemeX5 » Thu Apr 21, 2016 8:00 pm

Hi and welcome to the forum

Good luck with the search for a car, take your time as a good one is great, but a bad one is expensive to fix.

As Sanj says there is a good buyers guide to help, check all the electrics Windows heater folding mirrors and later gearboxes 6 speed auto seem bette,  but good history helps, pan roofs can cause probs and check for leaks rear carpet foot wells, there is probably more as others will mention. That. I have forgotten

This is plus the usual car checks. Some prefer a diesel, others like me who used it for a weekend car went the petrol route but they drive well for a big car.

Graeme
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Post by Hagar66 » Thu Apr 21, 2016 8:09 pm

Thanks guys for the welcome, sold my car now so seriously on the look out, had my eye on a nice grey one but left it to late after selling mine, so hopefully another one will come along soon.....and thanks for the tips Graeme much apprieciated
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Post by graemeX5 » Sat Apr 23, 2016 6:55 pm

Hi

Remember tpo also have a read of the e53 buyers guide it's invaluable and will help you decide which car and what spec.
Now: E70 X5 in Blue, 3 Minis Cooper S R53, JCW R56 & Cooper S Roadster R59 :drive:

Prev: Abarth 595C & 500C, E53 X5 4.4i, E88 135i M Sport, Audi TT Mk1 V6, 3 Smarts, 8 Vauxhalls, 4 Fords, 2 Triumphs, 1 Mini & Bikes

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Post by Hagar66 » Sat Apr 23, 2016 8:29 pm

Thanks had a good read found it very interesting, I managed to find my X5 and I love it, will post better pics up soon but here's a couple for now hope you guys like it
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Post by Pinewood » Sat Apr 23, 2016 11:15 pm

That looks saaweeeet :-)
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Post by Richard137 » Sun Apr 24, 2016 9:18 am

Looks great.
2006 BMW E53 Titanium Silver (Facelift)
Remapped
LED Angel Eyes
LED Reverse Lights
B-Pillars Wrapped in Carbon Black
Rear Wiper E70 Conversion
Winter Wheels (18" 255/55).

------ To Do ------
CREE Driving light set.
Steering wheel to be Carbon Wrapped.
Running Boards to be polished.

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Re: New member

Post by Sanj » Sun Apr 24, 2016 5:37 pm

:ok:

Very nice.
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Re: New member

Post by Hagar66 » Sun Apr 24, 2016 5:45 pm

Thanks guys, much apprieciated  8)
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Post by Sanj » Sun Apr 24, 2016 5:50 pm

If you're coming to the meet, bring the work one!  :))
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Re: New member

Post by Hagar66 » Sun Apr 24, 2016 5:59 pm

[quote="Sanj"]
If you're coming to the meet, bring the work one!  :))
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Lol better not bring the trailer though, might get banned from turning up again lol :P
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Post by X5Sport » Sun Apr 24, 2016 6:06 pm

[quote="Sanj"]
If you're coming to the meet, bring the work one!  :))
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Yeah, we can have a lift.... O:-)
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