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07-15-2015, 10:53 PM
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Thinking about a 2004 BMW X5 3.0
The car is my sisters. 94k on the clock. She has done all maint. No issues. Owned since new.
I had heard the 6 cyl is pretty bullet proof. What about the drive train? Any issues to be wary about?
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07-15-2015, 11:07 PM
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Is it the twin turbo or NA?
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07-15-2015, 11:20 PM
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04 3.0L isnt turbo.
No N54/55 in the E53. I've heard from friends that E53s are nearly as big of POSes as W163 MLs but admittedly that's me regurgitating third hand info. I do know both friends who have attempted to "flip" E53s have lost money.
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07-16-2015, 01:01 AM
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07-16-2015, 06:54 AM
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First thought: No!
Second thought: Why does this vehicle interest you?
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07-16-2015, 07:48 AM
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You guys are right, looks like the n54 didn't come in until 07. Anyways the M54 in that car is great, love that engine. I can't really speak for the rest of it though. Sent from an abacus
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07-16-2015, 08:55 AM
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07-16-2015, 09:00 AM
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X5 FAQ, common problems and model year changes
Also note this is mostly only people complaining, most of the "success" stories never get re-told. But they outline a lot of the stuff that breaks on E53s. If they did a 3.0L without air suspension that would probably be the way to go.
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