Fender gap is for girls!!!

[tabasco]

A few weeks ago I sold my S52 E30. (This one). It was an amazingly fun car. But with a 3 month old son, it was a bit on the small side. Yes the infant seat fit...but it was tight.

So, since I had previously convinced the wife twice in the past to sell her DD so that I could buy an E30...I figured it was time for me to reciprocate. E30...gone! Don't worry, I still have my M52 powered E30 track car.

The search began for a 2004 - 2006 X5 3.0 with a Manual Transmission. There were not that many viable options out there. Less than a dozen that were actually manuals. And the 2 features she demanded were 1) Manual Transmission and 2) Black interior.

We finally landed on this 2004 rental Silver 3.0 6-speed outside of Chicago. So, I had it checked out, flew up and drove back to ATL all in about 30 hours.

Here is how I picked her up...








BORING!!!

So, #1 update...wheels. A friend of mine was getting rid of some 20x9.5 and 20x10.5 Style 87's. So, while the wife was at work...I hopped in the wagon to go pick them up.



And...on the car they go...





Next up...some low, some exhaust, some other fun stuff. All that really matters is that the wife is happy...and driving a hot car!!! Hopefully, she will let my drive it on occasion.

[Nick475]

well this could be pretty cool

[Daffy]

TIL I am a female

But in seriousness I like the direction of this, grats on the purchase!

[BOOGIEBOY]

Looking nice J.

[MIGS]

waiting to see what you do with this.

doesn't that suv also come with those 5 spokes oem??

[DannyE32]

waiting to see what you do with this.

doesn't that suv also come with those 5 spokes oem??

yes, but the V8 4.4 version.

I'd really like to see you getting rid of the wheel gap on this one + a sexy exhaust note from the in-line 6.

enjoy the new ride and congrats on the new baby (i know how it is. i had to buy the 7 series to fit the baby's stuff and make wife happy. she never seated in front)

[JawDropper]

Looks good. Def a good choice on changing those rims to the style 87s.

[willis]

I didn't know that some x5s came with a Manual transmission. That's awesome, I like them now.

I'm excited to see the progress of this.

[B Rod]

What rental service offered a manual transmission X5???

[zxert]

Siiiiiiick. First manual x5 I've seen.

Excited.

[Kielan]

What rental service offered a manual transmission X5???

I want to know this.

[Merda]

And the 2 features she demanded were 1) Manual Transmission and 2) Black interior.

Thats my kinda woman. I've always been a fan of your e30's so I'm confident this will turn out great!

[jeremy5000]

Looks like a fun car with the 6spd.

[tabasco]

Thanks everyone!

yes, but the V8 4.4 version.

I'd really like to see you getting rid of the wheel gap on this one + a sexy exhaust note from the in-line 6.

enjoy the new ride and congrats on the new baby (i know how it is. i had to buy the 7 series to fit the baby's stuff and make wife happy. she never seated in front)

I thought these came on the 4.6 or 4.8.

What rental service offered a manual transmission X5???

LOL...seriously!

Looking nice J.

Thanks, Ralph!

[d.parker]

i like where this is headed