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Discuss the problems with your X5 (E53).
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Post by X5Sport » Wed Oct 06, 2021 8:41 pm

On my E53 30d the TC was £250 so not that pricey. That was for OEM new.
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Post by Leslie » Wed Oct 06, 2021 9:23 pm

X5Sport wrote: Wed Oct 06, 2021 8:41 pm On my E53 30d the TC was £250 so not that pricey. That was for OEM new.
Surprised but pleasantly maybe there is quite a bit of work fitting it which bumps the price up ? :thumbsup:

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Post by Themoog2 » Thu Oct 07, 2021 5:14 pm

It's been taken away today. I was able to reverse off the drive but no forward gears at all.
Let's see what the diagnosis is.

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Post by X5Sport » Thu Oct 07, 2021 7:43 pm

Leslie wrote: Wed Oct 06, 2021 9:23 pm
X5Sport wrote: Wed Oct 06, 2021 8:41 pm On my E53 30d the TC was £250 so not that pricey. That was for OEM new.
Surprised but pleasantly maybe there is quite a bit of work fitting it which bumps the price up ? :thumbsup:
That was the ouch…..17.5 hours of labour.
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Post by Themoog2 » Tue Oct 12, 2021 7:07 am

They haven't had a chance to properly diagnose the problem yet but just a thought - I'll have to replace the rear main seal too as that leaks a bit..

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Post by X5Sport » Tue Oct 12, 2021 5:46 pm

That’s a simple job with the box out :thumbsup:
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Post by Themoog2 » Fri Oct 22, 2021 1:58 pm

Ok. I went yesterday to have a word about my X5.
It is going to be a full refurbishment job at circa £2k. There must have been about 40 cars there with broken transmissions - Range rovers, Maserati, Lamborghini, Evokes, defenders - some of these were on 2017 plates so must be just out of warranty.
I have to say, and I'm biased I suppose, that the X5 actually stood out among all these vehicles. Firstly it was probably the oldest there and second it just looks like a purposeful SUV with fat tyres and quad exhaust.
Ive been frantically searching for a possible alternative but nothing (well not for the same cost of repair) seems to appropriate. In the meantime I bought a Ford Fiesta as a spare.. Unrefined is how I would describe it but its OK.
So, do I get the X5 back on the road or what? I think yes.

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Post by X5Sport » Fri Oct 22, 2021 3:00 pm

I agree that the E53 is still one of the best looking SUV types out there. The pre-Bangle designs are classics and I never got the ‘flame’ design of what came after it. The same person who was part of the E53 design was involved in the Escort Cosworth - though whether or not that’s something to be proud of or not I’m not going to be drawn on. :D

And if the press is to be believed older cars are appreciating in value at present too. :)
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Post by Alan Gunn » Sat Oct 23, 2021 5:55 am

Mine is not far of 20 and went through the MOT last Saturday without a problem.
Not even an advisory just the wife saying are you going to sell it no it has a full test.
NO lol.
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Post by Themoog2 » Sat Nov 13, 2021 6:36 am

It's fixed. I'm going to collect it on Monday so I will report back on whether the car drives differently in any way, what the damage was to the transmission and costs.
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Post by Leslie » Sat Nov 13, 2021 5:37 pm

Themoog2 wrote: Sat Nov 13, 2021 6:36 am It's fixed.
happy days :driving:

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Post by Themoog2 » Tue Nov 16, 2021 12:53 pm

Right then..
Got it back today. Best decision definitely to have it repaired. Super smooth and the vibration that I could feel circa 2k rpm has all but gone. The car feels like a solid piece of marble compared to the Ford fiesta I've been whizzing around in and even the range rover to some extent.
When i started it up the engine felt 'distant' and not like it is in the cabin if you know what I mean. Nice V8 in the background.
Gear shifts are virtually undetectable apart from the rev counter moving.
It's cost me £2160 and there is no way I could get a similar vehicle in same condition for that money.
I also have a 12 month unlimited mile warranty.
Let's hope nothing else expensive breaks..
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Post by StuBeeDoo » Tue Nov 16, 2021 2:42 pm

Good news ^^^ :thumbsup:
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Post by Themoog2 » Wed Dec 08, 2021 10:33 pm

Update. Still going strong although I have noticed that the average mpg has gone from 19 to 17.. Any ideas?

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Post by X5Sport » Thu Dec 09, 2021 6:46 am

You’re driving it in a more spirited way ( :P ) and it’s colder so may be using more fuel as the engine takes longer to warm up maybe?
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