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Types of E53's(USA spec):

• '00-'01 X5 4.4l
• '01 X5 3.0l
• '01 X5 diesel (non-USA models)

Information and reviews on the new X5

• Roundel X5 Review
• Automobile Magazine
• Motor Trend Jan 2000
• Car and Driver April 1999
• Auto Site Specs
• Cars.com X5 Review
• Philadelphia Inquirer X5 Review
• Detroit Free Press X5 Review by Tony Swan
• USA Today X5 Review
• San Jose Mercury News X5 Review

Gossip and rumours on the new E53

• Initial production will be 55/day. Target rate is 300/day.
• First year production will be about 20,000. After that up to 75,000-100,000. Only expecting to sell 46,000/year in the USA. I think that's conservative.
• Pricing and options information!

• Latest official information!
• Latest model info
• The Auto Channel
• Detroit News 1
• Detroit News 2
• Detroit News 3
• Detroit News 4
• Detroit News 5
• Detroit News 6
• Roundel - Heard it on the Strasse 10/97
• Delphi Auto 3/98

Interior

Stereo

• rec.audio.car FAQ website.
• Discussion on an X5 stereo upgrade
• Writeup and pictures of an upgrade done to an X5 with DSP option
• Writeup of an incredible custom stereo in an X5
• Writeup of upgrading the X5 DSP system with aftermarket amp and speakers
• Writeup of upgrading the X5 DSP system with aftermarket amp and speakers
• Writeup of routing DVD stereo out into the Aux input of the factory stereo
• Writeup of Bluetooth phone installation

Exterior

• Touch-up Painting FAQ
• Wash/waxing your BMW
• Detailing your BMW
• Silicone products reviews
• Cleaning your windshield
• More waxing tips
• Steve Bernstein's Bon Ami FAQ

Engine

Performance

Drivetrain

Suspension

• Base package tires are P255/55HR18 all around.
• Sport package tires are P255/50VR19 in front, and P285/45VR19 in the rear.

Brakes

• Steve Bernstein's Brake FAQ
• Steve Bernstein's Brake Bleeding guide
• Carl Buckland's Brake pad comparison
• Info on brake fluid
• Bleeding your brakes
• Changing your brake fluid
• Bedding in your new brake pads
• Adjusting your brake pedal height

Electrical

• OBD II article from Road and Track.
  
• Replacement battery information
• Troubleshooting a dead BMW
• On-Board Computer FAQ
• Motronic fault code FAQ
• Heating/Ventilation and AC FAQ
• Windshield wiper FAQ
• Power window FAQ
• Central Locking FAQ

General

• So how much is it worth anyway? Edmunds Web.
• Kelly Blue Book
• Jacking your BMW
• Oil FAQ
• Oil Additive FAQ
• Renting a BMW in the states
• More BMW Renting information
• Renting a BMW in the Bay area
• Renting a BMW in Europe
• Bentley Publishing contact information for their excellent BMW repair manuals
• Taking a drive in your BMW
• Racing? You'll need a helmet!
• Track school? Here is some advice!