R3v talk me out of/into getting a 4.4l E53 X5.

[z31maniac]

TBH I think they fail because the t-case requires an LSD additive in the fluid (like an E30 rear diff), which eliminates chatter in the clutch plates. Over time the friction modifiers wear out - once that happens, the transfercase binds up during tight corners (especially parking) and you beat the shit out of that worm gear.

Keep the fluid fresh (once every 80k or so) and likely you'll never have a problem. Ours was perfectly fine but I replaced the fluid as soon as I noticed the "binding".

Yeah that sounds about right, Ive read to keep all the gear fluids fresh on this car like every 60k miles. That’s the first preventive maintenance I’ll do lol

I'd think you'd want to do it more often than that considering most clutched LSDs call for 30k mile intervals.

[vtechnik]

Well it's no crv but I guess it's cool ;) congrats, looks good.

[Pantless Spency]

TBH I think they fail because the t-case requires an LSD additive in the fluid (like an E30 rear diff), which eliminates chatter in the clutch plates. Over time the friction modifiers wear out - once that happens, the transfercase binds up during tight corners (especially parking) and you beat the shit out of that worm gear.

Keep the fluid fresh (once every 80k or so) and likely you'll never have a problem. Ours was perfectly fine but I replaced the fluid as soon as I noticed the "binding".

Yeah that sounds about right, Ive read to keep all the gear fluids fresh on this car like every 60k miles. That’s the first preventive maintenance I’ll do lol

[nando]

TBH I think they fail because the t-case requires an LSD additive in the fluid (like an E30 rear diff), which eliminates chatter in the clutch plates. Over time the friction modifiers wear out - once that happens, the transfercase binds up during tight corners (especially parking) and you beat the shit out of that worm gear.

Keep the fluid fresh (once every 80k or so) and likely you'll never have a problem. Ours was perfectly fine but I replaced the fluid as soon as I noticed the "binding".

[Pantless Spency]

She’s going to the shop Friday, for now the transfer case actuator is unplugged. My guys down here said they keep the worm gear stocked and they usually do one every 2 weeks. Hopefully it’s just the worm gear but no signs of any issues with the transfer case itself! Fingers crossed.

[Julien]

Congrats, you might find these links useful:

https://vanos-bmw.com/product/atc300-27107546671-27102449712

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsmQ3VrDgxQ

I enjoyed my 325xi/6

[nando]

yeah they did but they were pretty hard to find with that combo. we had a 6 speed but it was an xi - still a nice DD. With a 3 stage swap and my custom tune ours was surprisingly quick for a 3600lb wagon.

2006 to 2013 I think? 99% of them are auto/xdrive though :(

[LateFan]

I like it. Smart, stylish, modern DD.

Did these come in a RWD with manual as well? What years did they make these?

[parkerbink]

Congratulations!

[Pantless Spency]

Problem solved. Needs some love but she works.

[pandaboo911]

I have a 4.6is in Imola Red and red interior, it's basically for sale. Had the timing chain guides done but the engine still runs rough. Working on fixing that.

It's been nothing but a money pit. Originally got it to tow a trailer but within 6 months the trans blew up. Bought a 7.3L diesel excursion and the X5 has been sitting ever since.

It's needed everything, trans rebuild, motor rebuild, interior rebuild, suspension rebuild. I wouldn't recommend buying one.
Granted the excursion needed a trans rebuild too after towing for a year but that was mostly my fault.

[Pantless Spency]

Even so, the low end torque makes the car much more enjoyable in a DD situation. You don't have to wring it out to feel a difference. :)

I’ll keep an open mind ;)

I like these - good choice. So much better than an suv. So, that's an N52 in there?

Yeah n52 car, which from the sounds of it is a pretty darn good engine.

[z31maniac]

Yeah - nobody cares about anything but power numbers and straight line speed. I'd google a meme about living your life 1/4 mile at a time, but they nerfed that ability. :(

It's amazing to see the CONSTANT N54 vs N55 arguments.

N55 sucks because they don't make as power on the stock turbo as the N54 does on it stock twins, and on and on and on.

[LateFan]

Lol this e91 will be stock just for cruising daily driving and hauling kids/dogs/grocery’s.

I like these - good choice. So much better than an suv. So, that's an N52 in there?

[nando]

Even so, the low end torque makes the car much more enjoyable in a DD situation. You don't have to wring it out to feel a difference. :)