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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. :thumbsup:
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 :thumbsup: :thumbsdown: 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! :driving:

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. :thumbsup:

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. :thumbsup:

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.... :scratchhead:
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. :thumbsup:

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?