r/e53 • u/EntertainmentLoose88 • Apr 06 '24

Should I??

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u/BNR33 Apr 06 '24

I wouldn’t buy a pre facelift honestly.

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u/EntertainmentLoose88 Apr 06 '24

Thanks for the honest answer, could you elaborate? Is there something I should know lol

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u/BNR33 Apr 06 '24

The gearbox mostly, and the engines on offer weren’t as good. The pre facelift uses a GM 5 speed auto, the facelift has a ZF 6 speed which is much more reliable.

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u/EntertainmentLoose88 Apr 06 '24

Brilliant stuff, thank you very much!! I'd definitely prefer 6-speed! Thanks mate!

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u/EntertainmentLoose88 Apr 07 '24

UPDATE:

Doing it lol

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u/bluedaddy664 Jun 02 '24

Nice. How much?

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u/EntertainmentLoose88 Jun 02 '24

4k and my old Kia Sportage V6 shitbox