Unfortunately, nothing lasts forever. Have started stockpiling $ for future repairs, but am rabidly having the mechanics replace anything that shows the smallest bit of failure in an attempt to push off that big $ day - So far, having the Dinan S2 upgrade gave the effect of having the engine rebuilt - Almost 3yrs now and flawless performance - at 83k. I'm not at your level yet - and the fact that I don't use it for commuting, does cut down on the wear'n'tear - even having a tough time wearing out the Diamaris(I could get 35K+ out of them) - I agree with you - rather than sell it, I'll rip out the rear seats, install a rollbar, racing seats w/5-pt belts, extinquisher, go down to Bonneville Salt Flats and join the 150mph club, then set it up for rallys

Good luck with your repairs

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2001 X5 4.4i topaz blue/sand Sport, Mk4 Nav, complete Dinan S2 , hitch, V1, tint, BSW Stage 1
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