TermiPeteNZ

Dude - spill the beans! ?

No worries

Welcome Song! bet you're enjoying the V8!!!

I did a muffler delete on my 545i and sounded great on the motorway but the drone was horrific and actually made me feel ill Wacked the mufflers back on real quick!!! So KEEP your stock exhaust...

Hey @Abhi- let's have a pic of your M5 …. Mine's a 2005 Silverstone II ….

Glad you've had a good run

Score! Look forward to seeing it cleaned up

I'm pleased to hear that you're experience with ATR has been good Greg. Looking forward to having it back!!

Quite possibly - but in this case I need to work with the MBI approach, and they don't like to (or can't?) roll the dice with used parts.

So Zane from Auto Transmission Repairs in Plimmerton gave me a call … loads of metal filings in the pan which is a bad sign will require rebuild ; my MBI will cover ~50% of the cost have asked him to email me more details of what he found and what he'll do... he said that my is the older 5HP24 without a bunch of the later improvements ; and he has learned (the hard way) that if he repairs it is best to do it thoroughly and apply the updated components. Apparently these transmissions drive OK even when they very worn - and then bang they crap out. Ouch ?

Howdy again Ian Lot's of great advice (and opinions) here on BimmerSport ...

Welcome Josh! Good on you for saving the E23! Will you kick off a thread for your resto project?

Update … at 235KMs now. Additions: replace hatch handle/catch/light unit - (was unlocking randomly) new unit much better sealed design so shouldn't get full of crud like the other. replace right rear ABS sensor (caused rear wheels to lock) replace damaged dipstick full service And next: it's off to the transmission specialist for a trans oil leak. Yes I expected to have to sort a few things but never this list! I've spent twice the cost of the vehicle on sorting and maintaining it in 2.5yrs and 24,000KMs. And that's with a MBI, noting that genuine parts are being used. Unsurprising advice: always buy the vehicle you really want - be patient. I probably should have waited for a 4.6is or 4.8is for my keeper. service history is a BIG deal - buying a tidy vehicle that hasn't had all the stuff in my list done means you'll probably need to do it if you can, get a MBI!! Autosure has been brilliant. Also work with a garage that is Autosure-approved so you're not passing jobs between repairers. if you can DIY you'll no doubt save a bundle don't buy it, fix it all up and then flog it because you're annoyed. Unless you're just so annoyed you don't enjoy it. Some other reflections... expect plastics and rubber to fail due to age and kms... seriously consider replacing the cooling system if there's no firm evidence it has been done If the engine's being worked on then go ahead and replace the gaskets ; don't wait for them to fail one by one even with an MBI, these have excesses and often most of the cost is labour, so it's likely better to be proactive with replacement of rubber and plastic if there's already some work being done.

Code reported as ABS sensor and that's what it turned out to be. $280+gst plus labor to diagnose and fit.

Hi peeps My X5 is back in the shop again - got the brake light trifecta again. This is round 3(!) after previously having the ABS control unit repaired and then replaced after it failed again. But this time, after reversing out of a parking space and then moving off at low speed i noticed a juddering from the rear of the vehicle and resistance. Pulled over and turned it off, and then got off the main road. Was OK on the short drive home. Did it again then next time i did a short trip to the supermarket, but this time the brake system lights all activated and the judder stopped Nursed it in at low speed to Driscoll Motors this morning for them to look at. The bit of reading I've done points to this maybe being ABS Master Cylinder rear release valve sticking ? Ideas? Anyone had this issue before?

@Den can probably provide some advice on 1Ms They're an awesome vehicle and holding their value extremely well …. And welcome to Bimmersport!

GLWS Phil!

Welcome Tony! We're planning a couple of drives up your way in the near future :)

First question - why do you have both the E53 and E70? And what differences do you notice/appreciate between the two?

Nice! Welcome to BimmerSport Roger

@SRacin boy you have been thorough! As I keep telling myself - only makes sense to be thorough if you keep the vehicle for a good while! Re the key I just ordered one from Winger BMW. Pricey? yes, but not as bad as some other brands apparently … @BrokeMyWallet - so that's a 2nd recent radiator replacement? And the usual plastic and rubber fails we have to expect. Did either of you get MBIs on your vehicles? SO glad I did on mine... as I'm not hands-on... Went for a Sunday jaunt in the X5 over in the Wairarapa with the BMW Club - most enjoyable!

Welcome Bashar - nice 5 series!

So @BrokeMyWallet and @SRacin how are your E53 X5s going a year later? This is what I'd done a year ago... repair ABS unit fix ABS pump bracket and pressure sensor (this was all due to the 'brake light trifecta') replace thermostat fix instrument cluster (dead pixels) replace radiator and hoses replace 2 x window regulators replace both rocker cover gaskets replace trans main oil seal replace both front lower brake reaction rod arms new key (they use a capacitor not batteries - and die eventually) plus regular servicing stuff including 2 large front tyres! And 15 months on have done these items (inc. 3 additional MBI claims)... Replace all discs, calipers and pads Replace 2 x front axle assemblies replace left lower suspension arm replace 1 x air shock replace valve cover gasket replace ABS ECU (failed after repair) Along with 8 new spark plugs and 2 rear tyres, along with some cosmetic: Fixed 2 kerbed wheels (Wheel Magician) Leather restoration on steering wheel, armrest, front seats (FibreNew) Pete

Welcome to BimmerSport Eric! I think we'd all like to see a pic of you M3 Comp! Hope to see you join the BMW Car Club too... We're fortunate to have 2 great complementary communities!

Welcome John - great looking vehicle and love the interior!!!