The e53 does rides a bit rough even in non-sport trim. I knew that going into buying my e53 and opted for the non-sport, but added 19" staggered wheels - very happy with that combo.
If you don't let things slide and do your preventative maintenance, the M54 e53 is a very reliable car and surprisingly isn't a money pit - I've spent more money maintaining my M coupe in the last 8 years than I did on the entire life of the e53! I bought (ordered it to my specs) brand new over 15 years ago and still got it today with over 140k miles and counting. If you (SFCM3) paid $5800 for one that needed lots of work, may be I can ask for a bit more for my tastefully modded single owner car??? Not that I am considering selling mine right now...but if the price is right
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Originally Posted by pjr710
Thanks very helpful.
You have to just do what i do .. buy everything from FCP euro then keep the car long enough to get your moneysworth .. which is a lifetime lol.
Everything you said makes sense. I really like the fact it has 5spd as an option.
The only alternative is a n55 x3 or x5 with paddle shifters .. but those are 3x expensive.
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If you look for a 2004+, then it gets the 6spd upgrade as well as x-Drive