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My Quest for an E53 April / May 2012 - Be part of it!
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 11:13 pm
by 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...
Re: My Quest for an E53 April / May 2012 - Be part of it!
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 11:16 pm
by ArthurSleep
First up is the Leeds based '05 plate I posted on another thread:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230729894924? ... 277wt_1180
Thoughts?
Re: My Quest for an E53 April / May 2012 - Be part of it!
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 11:20 pm
by 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?
Re: My Quest for an E53 April / May 2012 - Be part of it!
Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 8:55 pm
by 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?
Re: My Quest for an E53 April / May 2012 - Be part of it!
Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 9:02 pm
by 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.
Re: My Quest for an E53 April / May 2012 - Be part of it!
Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 9:14 pm
by 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.
Re: My Quest for an E53 April / May 2012 - Be part of it!
Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 10:27 pm
by 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.
Re: My Quest for an E53 April / May 2012 - Be part of it!
Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 11:04 pm
by 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!
Re: My Quest for an E53 April / May 2012 - Be part of it!
Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 9:20 pm
by ArthurSleep
Still on the hunt here if anyone has spotted anything unmissable out there?