My New (To Me) SAV!!!

"SlickMcRick" (slickmcrick) 09/16/2015 at 22:41 • Filed to: None

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Many pictures. It was a steal of a deal. I take pictures of our inventory for the dealership but as soon as I sat drove this car to our picture location I knew this had to be mine so I had no plans on uploading the pictures to the site for fear a customer came and got it before I did.

I’ll do an Oppo Review eventually.

Without further a due here are the pics that were never posted:

2003 BMW X5

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > SlickMcRick 09/16/2015 at 22:46

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Congrats. Someone else on oppo also has a first gen X5 with the manual I just forget who

jkm7680 > SlickMcRick 09/16/2015 at 22:47

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Woooo! Awesome! You're the second Oppo X5 owner I believe now.

SlickMcRick > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 09/16/2015 at 22:50

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I saw his posts. I somewhat wish it was a manual but it’s an SUV so I’m fine with an Auto. Plus that now means I have reason to get a sports car with a MT. Gotta think positive.

SlickMcRick > jkm7680 09/16/2015 at 22:51

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There are some deals you just can’t pass up. 2 owner and driven less than 9600 miles a year. Yep it was time.

PotbellyJoe and 42 others > SlickMcRick 09/16/2015 at 22:55

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I like the I-6 in the X5. Had a neighbor that had two of them, one was a 4.8IS in red (his) and a 3.0L in black (hers) when it came time to get a newer one she took a new V8 and he kept the 3.0L.

I didn’t bother to ask if there was a lease involved, but I know he was annoyed by the overly sporty suspension. Preferred the everyday-friendly ride of the basic X5, I guess.

Good luck with it, they have aged well.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > SlickMcRick 09/16/2015 at 22:58

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Welcome to the wonderful world of BMW SAV ownership. You’ll like it here.

SlickMcRick > PotbellyJoe and 42 others 09/16/2015 at 23:02

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Used to work at a BMW for 3 years. I’ve seen the repair bills for ones equipped with the 4.4i and the 4.8is. I decided to just go with the unfiltered and time tested I-6. Honestly I probably would have never gotten it if the person that usually takes the pics was there yesterday. I liked the look of it but I felt the I-6 would have been terribly overpowered by the weight of the X5. One full throttle tilt up a incline on a decent stretch of road and all of those doubts changed.

wafflesnfalafel > SlickMcRick 09/16/2015 at 23:05

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very nice - congrats, (those first gens still look like proper BMWs!) Looks super clean. Love the shot of the motor.

SlickMcRick > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 09/16/2015 at 23:05

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I already love it. Feel many speeding tickets coming my way. Was wondering why everyone was driving so slow on the highway but when I glanced down I was doing 90 smh. I’m not much for being a badge snob but upgrading from my 95 Saturn I feel sorta important now. Already love this thing.

SlickMcRick > wafflesnfalafel 09/16/2015 at 23:08

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Must agree. All BMWs from the early 2000s have a timeless design. What sold me the most on this car was one small factor....All of the pixels are still there on the display screens and radio. I didn’t know a BMW of this vintage was capable of such.

PotbellyJoe and 42 others > SlickMcRick 09/16/2015 at 23:08

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Yeah it has plenty of torque and BMW has always known how to match a transmission with an engine.

I knew a guy with a similar bike rack to the one seen below, it made me seriously consider an X5 after i saw it.

SlickMcRick > PotbellyJoe and 42 others 09/16/2015 at 23:24

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Personally I feel the X5 is there best vehicle. Deliver decent driving dynamics, the ability to traverse mild trails, and is quite roomy. I’ve always loved them. I also like the second gen but there are far more issues and associated repair costs with them. Sometimes simplicity is key.

Captain of the Enterprise > SlickMcRick 09/16/2015 at 23:35

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Love the tailgate!

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > SlickMcRick 09/16/2015 at 23:41

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Congrats! These are surprisingly wonderful to ride in despite all the hate they get. My friend’s family has one and it’s a joy to ride in. Cornering is surprisingly flat for something so high up.

Twinpowermeansoneturbo > SlickMcRick 09/16/2015 at 23:45

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I took in one of those with the manual transmission on trade from a customer, and it was one of the strangest driving experiences. I later took one in with the automatic and it definitely suited the car better. I say this as a guy who will only buy a manual transmission car. Nice find, they’re really a bargain for what you get.

SlickMcRick > Captain of the Enterprise 09/16/2015 at 23:51

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Clamshells are the best! Even has a cargo tray that you can lift and pull closer to you. Makes unloading things at the far back so much easier.

SlickMcRick > AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC 09/16/2015 at 23:53

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Not sure why people hate them. It is an awesome vehicle to drive and is so comfortable. Oh well they’re missing out.

SlickMcRick > Twinpowermeansoneturbo 09/16/2015 at 23:56

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Yep I’ve encountered one too as a porter for a BMW dealer. I love shifting my own gears but in anything larger than a sports sedan such as a 5 Series then I feel it’s better suited with an auto. Also will be awesome to have AWD come winter plus this gives me another reason to save for a second, sporty car with a MT.

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > SlickMcRick 09/16/2015 at 23:59

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100% agree. I normally dislike SAV/SUVs but I would make an exception for the X5, Cayenne and Macan. Somehow the Germans know how to make luxurious SUVs very well. People can hate on them all they want, I’d be so comfortable I wouldn’t care.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > SlickMcRick 09/17/2015 at 00:37

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nice buy, car looks great!

petebmwm > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 09/17/2015 at 08:49

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Me!

petebmwm > SlickMcRick 09/17/2015 at 09:20

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Nice, now if theres a fluid in it change it, trans, diffs, oil, brake.. and then enjoy your bulletproof baby.

petebmwm > SlickMcRick 09/17/2015 at 09:22

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shit! you have the sliding cargo floor?

SlickMcRick > petebmwm 09/17/2015 at 13:33

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Yes, yes I do. and it’s amazing. Things in the back are so much easier to reach now.

SlickMcRick > petebmwm 09/17/2015 at 13:35

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Thanks for that bit of insight. I’ll do one every two weeks. Oil is already done so just three to go.

petebmwm > SlickMcRick 09/17/2015 at 14:52

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also, do oil every 5000-7000mi not 15 like bmw says, it’ll keep the vanos free of gunk and carbon, look into the shark injector from turner motorsports, it’s worth it, look into some 20mm wheel spacers so the tires dont look so sucked in, ecs tuning has them. do you have rear air shocks or coil springs? because if you have coils you’re golden! also check out xoutpost.com lots of good info there!

petebmwm > SlickMcRick 09/17/2015 at 15:06

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when i got mine

now

SlickMcRick > petebmwm 09/17/2015 at 23:09

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Guess I’ll do is every 6,000. BMWs are none to burn through a quart of oil a few thousand miles so I think I can deal with that. My lovely (much sarcasm) 95 Saturn burned through almost 2 quarts per fill up. I’ll possibly budget some spacers. What is the shark injector for? So much valuable info tossed to me at once.

SlickMcRick > petebmwm 09/18/2015 at 01:03

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Must ask do you genuinely feel better driveability across the rev range with the shark? Also have you installed an AUX cable yet. Just saw a kit on ECS tuning. Think I may give it a go.

petebmwm > SlickMcRick 09/18/2015 at 08:03

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I gutted the system and put in a double din with usb’s alpine components for the door speakers and the jl audio stealth box in the back

petebmwm > SlickMcRick 09/18/2015 at 08:04

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and on paper the shark injector doesnt look like much but drivability is better and the but dyno says its worth it, i noticed a big difference.

SlickMcRick > petebmwm 09/18/2015 at 12:11

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Yea peak HP and TQ gains I’ve read about were at most +11 and +11 but I read about the throttle response and other things it effects in a positive way. Maybe I’ll treat myself to it on Black Friday. For now have to get fluids flushed and other more important things. Was up on xoutpost.com rather late last night and found out much needed info. My X5 is equipped with the Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, of course the Sliding Cargo Floor and most importantly NO AIR SUSPENSION.

SlickMcRick > petebmwm 09/18/2015 at 22:40

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Any exhaust mod recommendations? It’s so quiet, wouldn’t mind opening it up more.

petebmwm > SlickMcRick 09/19/2015 at 12:50

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4.6 or 4.8 is exhaust i’ve seen recommended, also getting rid of the resonator for an x pipe. I havent done anything though. I like it quiet.

SlickMcRick > petebmwm 09/19/2015 at 19:59

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I just want a slight rumble. It’s tooo quiet. Can barely tell it’s on sometimes. You have the macho look, I just want the sound lol

petebmwm > SlickMcRick 09/20/2015 at 06:52

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damn you super silky smooth straight 6!