What a bargain. Your content on N52 is is great resource for the diy community. Will be interested to watch all future work on this project. I have stick n55 in my 528xi -2008, smooth power delivery. Last NA engine. Love your channel .
I totaled my 2019 650i Gran Coupe last year on my birthday here in the US. Entire vehicle was absolutely perfect but driving through the canyons on a rainy night and a basketball🏀 sized rock went directly under the vehicle and chewed the entire undercarriage to pieces. Insurance wrote it off unfortunately. Wish there was a way for me to buy it back from Insurance and ship it to you for the channel but it’s long gone😢 Absolutely stunning vehicle, the last 650i sold here in Los Angeles as the 8 Series began sales. Just needed new steering rack and harness, radiator, radiator fan and shroud, underbody cross connection, oil pan, trans oil pan, exhaust system, subframe, engine and transmission mounts, all undercarriage shields, and 4 wheel alignment. However, Insurance was afraid the V8 needed to be replaced from Germany which would’ve added another $25k USD to the repairs. At that point, they wrote her off😩 Love your channel buddy!
I bought an e84 X1 after seeing such comments and boasting about N52 engines. But unfortunately, mine is making engine rod knocks. It's just 160k km and It was truly a time waste.
Very fair price for all the work that needs to be done. Can't wait to see the repair videos. Try hydrogen peroxide on the stain. If it is organic it should remove it.
agree it is my friend. When you factor in a headlight is £400 just a headlight that’s already near £1000 for the car already and each control arm for the car is £100 each one each side that’s without the other control arms and brake pads and discs gaskets solenoids waterpump thermostat the list keeps going that’s already near £2000 and we ain’t even got onto interior 😅 it can mount up very quickly. I have tried everything on the seat and nothing will clear it at all I tried even a steamer 😅 still didn’t get it off I have no idea why and what it is
Yeah mate I tried everything honestly I have no idea what it is even my friend asked his daughter if she spilled anything she don’t remember he don’t know what it is. All I know it’s just stuck to the leather and ain’t coming off I got more chance of the colour coming off then that stain 😅 it’s like a glue but a strong glue kind of thing or a sticky dried sweet I don’t even know just it won’t budge. I’m probably gonna ask my friend whos still working at bmw and see what they use now for all the warranty and lease cars to clean the leather seats as I know we use to use a special made up formula to remove stains when I was there. Which I have here made but not even that will shift it
Oh yeah I know what you mean 😂 I have no idea I didn’t ask if he’s done that in it. But for me I’m changing the seats regardless. But even with a second hand interior, you still won’t know what’s been done on it inside it no idea. I just can’t shake it off there and I wish I could
Dean, I can’t get enough of your N52 wisdom. You know your stuff! Might I ask you a question? I have a 2006 manual 325xi wagon and at the suggestion of my mechanic, ordered (German part from FCP Euro) a new MAF sensor. The car was slightly rough running/crummy mileage, and has 308,000 miles on it. With the new one installed, it won’t even start, just sputters. Is there a full Blown maf sensor chip / resetting procedure or something? I’m getting by by driving with it disconnected. Thanks for your input.
I know it’s different. I must say never been a fan of a bmw in manual and I haven’t really driven it to know if I like it or not, but I will see after it’s done it is a big project and waiting and then the black E60 needs a lot more then this.
@@BMWDoctor This gearbox subject really diveds drivers. Personally i would not go for automatic simply because those i learned to driven and in some weird way enjoy myself behind the wheel 😅 Thats also one reason why i picked my first adventure vehicle to the BMW brand E93, N53 with manual gearbox. Thank you for insight to the engines reability rewievs early on. I still hope to gain good info and that N53 are not so diffirent to N52. Offcourse there are diffirences.
To be fair I always wanted one and this one come up at the right time. I’m still trying to negotiate for my 997 but the guy and me haven’t come up with a deal but I think that’s because I won’t pay him what he wants and as I said with cars I don’t like to give much. But hopefully he can be persuaded to sell it to me for what I want.
you got that right bro trust me. for the price of one headlight I can do full LCI conversion on the E60 highly expensive for a headlight a f***king headlight
hey Ive replaced sump gasket and it still leaks a bit done all the torque sequence to spec..I heard your comment on what porsche does but didn't go into any details? do you have a video on this?
Dean, I like the new project ! Love the n52 as always one my favorites.also manuals in the us bring a premium these days ! The engine and transmission are worth more than what you paid here . Great deal you got
Yeah BMWs here man have took a massive drop. Your seeing alot of people just dumping them at the scrap yards now as nobody cars for them anymore. I mean my friend didn’t pay much for it to begin with as to be honest bmw doesn’t go for as much as they do in the USA and people just bin them here when they’re finished as there is so much choice here and the market is flooded with all the diesel variants and 4 cylinders. So bmw is like a easy car to source here much easier then sourcing a fiat 😅 I just don’t want people getting the wrong end of it you know what I mean, like I paid cheap as to be honest I don’t pay much for cars at all never have and never will. As no matter what car or brand they all need money put into them there has never been a car I have gone and seen even tho they always state on the advert perfect no problems I can always find something wrong 😅 I mean look even I noticed the rear seats and my friend didn’t notice that in 3 years he owned it but to me that’s a big issue. Even the M5 I gave penny’s for it and the same with my black E60 and my Porsche 😅 just cars ain’t worth full value not to me anyway not when I’m ocd and need to overhaul everything I can’t just drive it as it is. To be fair not one of my cars I have driven at all without overhauling them. Even when I was in the trade people would always think I took the piss when they would try to trade there car in, but I was being realistic they would try bring something that needed a s**t load of work but the body was fine and wanted top dollar for it and I’m not one of them to overpay for cars as it’s a car not a house.
As much as I would love too. It wouldn’t be worth it for me not after I overhaul this car inside and out. As to be honest it will owe me more then the car is worth if I’m honest and at some point I plan on doing a new clutch even though there isn’t any issues just something I want to do. I mean you can buy it now as is for £3000 but when it’s done no way will I be selling it for that not when it needs to much put into it. If I was to sell it it would have to be in my favour otherwise it will stay like all the rest
HI, i saw your videoa you seem knowledgeable. Maybe you could help me with one question. I have 2010 bmw 528i E60 iDrive CCC head unit, look like yours. After installing aftermarket sound system the door Gong/chime became VERY loud and it bothers me. My question, can i either turn the gong off completely or lower the volume in the iDrive? I ask alot of people they dont know how. I also have the software ISTA + and I know it can be done but not for my model. Let me know, Thanks!
I cant wait I really cant as I have my other black E60 to do and that one is a mess you would think that one come from a scrap yard. It is way worse thats why I keep putting it off but I have to restore it no choice in that matter
Great blog again... But your mate could have made loads more £dosh than givin it away... Them 19' sport Alloys £4-500, pass head light £3-400, rear lights £150-200... OR just for breaking/repairs its worth £2000 all day long! Them E63 beemers are also getting rare and 100% collectable cars now.
To be honest I agree breaking you can make more then the car is worth. But it’s the time to break it which he don’t have and also a waiting game for people to buy the parts then the space to store them all. I think I have a fair price based on everything it needs and it’s out of his hands which he wanted as I said and as he knew, it’s a manual it would stand out online but not many people would go for this over a auto and he could be waiting along time for a sale and it also needs a lot of work doing which people would just be put off everytime they come to view it. It’s just Not worth it really just the headache with selling a car nobody wants it these days. I don’t think he gave it away I think he got a good price for it he’s happy I’m happy and that’s what friends are for. And to be honest, I’m going to be using it myself there after so it ain’t like I’m selling it to make money on it as I wouldn’t come out ahead with all the money it needs investing on it.
@@BMWDoctor spot on, agree. I've had autos before, in hindsight I prefer manual box's as its more reliable, fluid change so easy and you are actually driving the car. Great channel you got going on... Look forward to ur vlogs.
dean, i lost compression in cyl 2 in my n52 , code is a misfire on cyl 2. Any idea what the culprit may be before i actually get under the valve cover and stuff?? its a 2006 330i, thanks for ur help
Guys I have one question, if you are willing to help me out. Is there any way I can make my n52b25 218hp stop consuming oil? I was thinking about rebuilding the engine and then putting some oil additives in it. Would that be of any help or should I sell it?
A little too late to this video this car has been fixed and sorted and sold over 2 months ago. In the end I sorted a new headlight for £380 I have my suppliers it’s part of being in the trade force. I cannot tell nobody on RUclips where I source my stuff for cars as it ain’t and can’t be used by everyone so it’s useless to even explain.
See that’s a good price. If you got it for £400 at least you won’t be in over your head and it’s worth repairing it knowing you got it cheap. These cars you have to buy cheap there isn’t no way you can justify paying what people value them at I’m not one to pay full asking price for cars never have been. Even if they put it for £1200 I still wouldn’t pay it as it as you have to factor in the expense the car will need.
Are they ? I never seen one for 5K I always thought they was the least desirable and cheaper then the autos. I told my friend that this isn’t worth anything and wouldn’t sell and he agreed that’s why he sold it to me on that basis. I mean I wouldn’t pay 5K for this car no way but as I said I don’t give much for cars as a whole really I like to give scrap value because of what I do with them it ain’t worth it for me to buy them at full price as I invest way much more then I would ever get back as you will soon see when the videos start 😅
No I haven’t. This isn’t robbery this was a agreement between two people I think this is a fair price for this car. It’s a BMW not a Porsche or Ferrari here, they need a lot of maintenance way overdue maintenance. I also don’t give much for cars and wouldn’t as it’s a car same like my M5 , my Porsche and my black E60 you would say I robbed all them when I bought it. But I didn’t it was purely buisness and I been doing this since I was 15 there is no robbery here just pure knowledge and having to come out ahead. Which is common sense for anyone parts are expensive and my time I value it I wouldn’t give anymore for this car and as I told him and assured him it wouldn’t sell I know cars nobody would buy this only me so he had no choice but to accept. I gave him just over scrap value for it as scrap was going to give him £320 which is the going rate. I have to buy BMWs for scrap value price to guarantee myself as for all I know I could be buying something that just isn’t repairable or exceeds the cars value where it means it’s only fit for scrap so if I had to scrap this car now I wouldn’t really lose that much. I don’t pay much for BMWS at all and wouldn’t and I end up always getting them for cheap as I hold out knowing what will sell and what won’t the only car I gave more for was my Porsche and that’s purely because I felt like I was taking the piss out my neighbour badly and he was a old man.
BMWs are often owned by maniacs... Who don't treat the car properly or maintain it well, would you still recommend buying a bimmer with a N52 in 2023? What should you look for in a used one?
3.0L engine is magical. Worth to pay whole price for just engine. Also hydraulic steering is a bonus vs Fxx series cars. I love manual. I run 325i e91 manual :p 330i and 335i cars are expensive in Sweden. 10k and above.
I know I love the 3.0 and to be honest it’s my third manual for bmw but never had one in the E6X chassis but I’m looking forward to experience it and in Sweden cars are mega cheap there you guys give BMWs away over there. I wish I could buy over there as your auctions are cheap for bmw
What a bargain. Your content on N52 is is great resource for the diy community. Will be interested to watch all future work on this project. I have stick n55 in my 528xi -2008, smooth power delivery. Last NA engine. Love your channel .
I totaled my 2019 650i Gran Coupe last year on my birthday here in the US. Entire vehicle was absolutely perfect but driving through the canyons on a rainy night and a basketball🏀 sized rock went directly under the vehicle and chewed the entire undercarriage to pieces. Insurance wrote it off unfortunately. Wish there was a way for me to buy it back from Insurance and ship it to you for the channel but it’s long gone😢 Absolutely stunning vehicle, the last 650i sold here in Los Angeles as the 8 Series began sales. Just needed new steering rack and harness, radiator, radiator fan and shroud, underbody cross connection, oil pan, trans oil pan, exhaust system, subframe, engine and transmission mounts, all undercarriage shields, and 4 wheel alignment. However, Insurance was afraid the V8 needed to be replaced from Germany which would’ve added another $25k USD to the repairs. At that point, they wrote her off😩
Love your channel buddy!
Really enjoy the N52 content. I love this engine and my 128i has been very reliable.
Yes I second the 128i being reliable as well!
I bought an e84 X1 after seeing such comments and boasting about N52 engines. But unfortunately, mine is making engine rod knocks. It's just 160k km and It was truly a time waste.
Very fair price for all the work that needs to be done. Can't wait to see the repair videos. Try hydrogen peroxide on the stain. If it is organic it should remove it.
agree it is my friend. When you factor in a headlight is £400 just a headlight that’s already near £1000 for the car already and each control arm for the car is £100 each one each side that’s without the other control arms and brake pads and discs gaskets solenoids waterpump thermostat the list keeps going that’s already near £2000 and we ain’t even got onto interior 😅 it can mount up very quickly. I have tried everything on the seat and nothing will clear it at all I tried even a steamer 😅 still didn’t get it off I have no idea why and what it is
Yeah mate I tried everything honestly I have no idea what it is even my friend asked his daughter if she spilled anything she don’t remember he don’t know what it is. All I know it’s just stuck to the leather and ain’t coming off I got more chance of the colour coming off then that stain 😅 it’s like a glue but a strong glue kind of thing or a sticky dried sweet I don’t even know just it won’t budge. I’m probably gonna ask my friend whos still working at bmw and see what they use now for all the warranty and lease cars to clean the leather seats as I know we use to use a special made up formula to remove stains when I was there. Which I have here made but not even that will shift it
Oh yeah I know what you mean 😂 I have no idea I didn’t ask if he’s done that in it. But for me I’m changing the seats regardless. But even with a second hand interior, you still won’t know what’s been done on it inside it no idea. I just can’t shake it off there and I wish I could
Dean, I can’t get enough of your N52 wisdom. You know your stuff! Might I ask you a question? I have a 2006 manual 325xi wagon and at the suggestion of my mechanic, ordered (German part from FCP Euro) a new MAF sensor. The car was slightly rough running/crummy mileage, and has 308,000 miles on it. With the new one installed, it won’t even start, just sputters. Is there a full
Blown maf sensor chip / resetting procedure or something? I’m getting by by driving with it disconnected. Thanks for your input.
Nice one especially with manual gearbox. Yep big project but i still am looking forward to see those fixes.
I know it’s different. I must say never been a fan of a bmw in manual and I haven’t really driven it to know if I like it or not, but I will see after it’s done it is a big project and waiting and then the black E60 needs a lot more then this.
@@BMWDoctor This gearbox subject really diveds drivers. Personally i would not go for automatic simply because those i learned to driven and in some weird way enjoy myself behind the wheel 😅
Thats also one reason why i picked my first adventure vehicle to the BMW brand E93, N53 with manual gearbox. Thank you for insight to the engines reability rewievs early on.
I still hope to gain good info and that N53 are not so diffirent to N52. Offcourse there are diffirences.
looking forward to seeing this car fixed, these sixes deserve to be saved
To be fair I always wanted one and this one come up at the right time. I’m still trying to negotiate for my 997 but the guy and me haven’t come up with a deal but I think that’s because I won’t pay him what he wants and as I said with cars I don’t like to give much. But hopefully he can be persuaded to sell it to me for what I want.
Excellent, very helpful. I want to buy the convertible version with an auto gearbox 😊
Have looked at the 123d from 2006-2009. Looking at one atm, but wary
got same 630i too, body parts hell expensive if they are even available
you got that right bro trust me. for the price of one headlight I can do full LCI conversion on the E60 highly expensive for a headlight a f***king headlight
hey Ive replaced sump gasket and it still leaks a bit done all the torque sequence to spec..I heard your comment on what porsche does but didn't go into any details? do you have a video on this?
Dean, I like the new project ! Love the n52 as always one my favorites.also manuals in the us bring a premium these days ! The engine and transmission are worth more than what you paid here . Great deal you got
Yeah BMWs here man have took a massive drop. Your seeing alot of people just dumping them at the scrap yards now as nobody cars for them anymore. I mean my friend didn’t pay much for it to begin with as to be honest bmw doesn’t go for as much as they do in the USA and people just bin them here when they’re finished as there is so much choice here and the market is flooded with all the diesel variants and 4 cylinders. So bmw is like a easy car to source here much easier then sourcing a fiat 😅
I just don’t want people getting the wrong end of it you know what I mean, like I paid cheap as to be honest I don’t pay much for cars at all never have and never will. As no matter what car or brand they all need money put into them there has never been a car I have gone and seen even tho they always state on the advert perfect no problems I can always find something wrong 😅 I mean look even I noticed the rear seats and my friend didn’t notice that in 3 years he owned it but to me that’s a big issue. Even the M5 I gave penny’s for it and the same with my black E60 and my Porsche 😅 just cars ain’t worth full value not to me anyway not when I’m ocd and need to overhaul everything I can’t just drive it as it is. To be fair not one of my cars I have driven at all without overhauling them.
Even when I was in the trade people would always think I took the piss when they would try to trade there car in, but I was being realistic they would try bring something that needed a s**t load of work but the body was fine and wanted top dollar for it and I’m not one of them to overpay for cars as it’s a car not a house.
Looking forward to see the repairs being done 👍
You and me both!
If it ever comes up for sale bro I'd definitely be interested in buying it
As much as I would love too. It wouldn’t be worth it for me not after I overhaul this car inside and out. As to be honest it will owe me more then the car is worth if I’m honest and at some point I plan on doing a new clutch even though there isn’t any issues just something I want to do. I mean you can buy it now as is for £3000 but when it’s done no way will I be selling it for that not when it needs to much put into it. If I was to sell it it would have to be in my favour otherwise it will stay like all the rest
HI, i saw your videoa you seem knowledgeable. Maybe you could help me with one question.
I have 2010 bmw 528i E60 iDrive CCC head unit, look like yours. After installing aftermarket sound system the door Gong/chime became VERY loud and it bothers me. My question, can i either turn the gong off completely or lower the volume in the iDrive? I ask alot of people they dont know how. I also have the software ISTA + and I know it can be done but not for my model. Let me know, Thanks!
Alot a work doc but at least it will it means more great vids to look forward to!😊
Your right on that one ! A lot of videos
Can’t wait to see the car finished Dean going to like new 👍🇬🇧👍🇬🇧
I cant wait I really cant as I have my other black E60 to do and that one is a mess you would think that one come from a scrap yard. It is way worse thats why I keep putting it off but I have to restore it no choice in that matter
Great blog again... But your mate could have made loads more £dosh than givin it away... Them 19' sport Alloys £4-500, pass head light £3-400, rear lights £150-200... OR just for breaking/repairs its worth £2000 all day long! Them E63 beemers are also getting rare and 100% collectable cars now.
To be honest I agree breaking you can make more then the car is worth. But it’s the time to break it which he don’t have and also a waiting game for people to buy the parts then the space to store them all. I think I have a fair price based on everything it needs and it’s out of his hands which he wanted as I said and as he knew, it’s a manual it would stand out online but not many people would go for this over a auto and he could be waiting along time for a sale and it also needs a lot of work doing which people would just be put off everytime they come to view it. It’s just Not worth it really just the headache with selling a car nobody wants it these days. I don’t think he gave it away I think he got a good price for it he’s happy I’m happy and that’s what friends are for. And to be honest, I’m going to be using it myself there after so it ain’t like I’m selling it to make money on it as I wouldn’t come out ahead with all the money it needs investing on it.
@@BMWDoctor spot on, agree. I've had autos before, in hindsight I prefer manual box's as its more reliable, fluid change so easy and you are actually driving the car. Great channel you got going on... Look forward to ur vlogs.
dean, i lost compression in cyl 2 in my n52 , code is a misfire on cyl 2. Any idea what the culprit may be before i actually get under the valve cover and stuff?? its a 2006 330i, thanks for ur help
Ignition coil 😄
@@BMWDoctor even though i lost compression completely?
Hey Doc. My E60 has brake system problem. The brakes are failing and the car has been at the garage for a month now.. Any advice?
So do you only work on n52 engines?
Yes Yes N52 only…. it’s the only engine worth doing 😁
Guys I have one question, if you are willing to help me out. Is there any way I can make my n52b25 218hp stop consuming oil? I was thinking about rebuilding the engine and then putting some oil additives in it. Would that be of any help or should I sell it?
£400 for the headlight and the rest love to know where you’d get a headlight for that price lol
A little too late to this video this car has been fixed and sorted and sold over 2 months ago.
In the end I sorted a new headlight for £380 I have my suppliers it’s part of being in the trade force. I cannot tell nobody on RUclips where I source my stuff for cars as it ain’t and can’t be used by everyone so it’s useless to even explain.
I checked all the fuses in my 2006 525xi and my idrive is completely blank and the door chime no longer works .Any tips ?
You need a new head unit.
Yo bro my 530i xi 06 cluster light won’t turn on but car starts fine i need help Asap i was Thinking a fuse is bad ? Any suggestions??
Check connections going to your radio or replace radio.
nice. i got my 630i for £400 with some issues.
See that’s a good price. If you got it for £400 at least you won’t be in over your head and it’s worth repairing it knowing you got it cheap. These cars you have to buy cheap there isn’t no way you can justify paying what people value them at I’m not one to pay full asking price for cars never have been. Even if they put it for £1200 I still wouldn’t pay it as it as you have to factor in the expense the car will need.
630i manual in mint condition is like 5k ;) ppl want these in manual same as e92 as they r rare
Are they ? I never seen one for 5K I always thought they was the least desirable and cheaper then the autos. I told my friend that this isn’t worth anything and wouldn’t sell and he agreed that’s why he sold it to me on that basis. I mean I wouldn’t pay 5K for this car no way but as I said I don’t give much for cars as a whole really I like to give scrap value because of what I do with them it ain’t worth it for me to buy them at full price as I invest way much more then I would ever get back as you will soon see when the videos start 😅
You have robbed him
No I haven’t. This isn’t robbery this was a agreement between two people I think this is a fair price for this car. It’s a BMW not a Porsche or Ferrari here, they need a lot of maintenance way overdue maintenance. I also don’t give much for cars and wouldn’t as it’s a car same like my M5 , my Porsche and my black E60 you would say I robbed all them when I bought it. But I didn’t it was purely buisness and I been doing this since I was 15 there is no robbery here just pure knowledge and having to come out ahead. Which is common sense for anyone parts are expensive and my time I value it I wouldn’t give anymore for this car and as I told him and assured him it wouldn’t sell I know cars nobody would buy this only me so he had no choice but to accept. I gave him just over scrap value for it as scrap was going to give him £320 which is the going rate. I have to buy BMWs for scrap value price to guarantee myself as for all I know I could be buying something that just isn’t repairable or exceeds the cars value where it means it’s only fit for scrap so if I had to scrap this car now I wouldn’t really lose that much. I don’t pay much for BMWS at all and wouldn’t and I end up always getting them for cheap as I hold out knowing what will sell and what won’t the only car I gave more for was my Porsche and that’s purely because I felt like I was taking the piss out my neighbour badly and he was a old man.
Hi Dan to me is a good price 5k because there is a lot to fix is a good buy
5K I didn’t pay 5K I pay £500
@@BMWDoctor okay that good then
Hi Dean, I’d like to use your coding services. I have a 2009 650i with sos issue. How can I contact you directly? I can’t find your email address.
BMWs are often owned by maniacs...
Who don't treat the car properly or maintain it well, would you still recommend buying a bimmer with a N52 in 2023?
What should you look for in a used one?
3.0L engine is magical. Worth to pay whole price for just engine. Also hydraulic steering is a bonus vs Fxx series cars. I love manual. I run 325i e91 manual :p 330i and 335i cars are expensive in Sweden. 10k and above.
I know I love the 3.0 and to be honest it’s my third manual for bmw but never had one in the E6X chassis but I’m looking forward to experience it and in Sweden cars are mega cheap there you guys give BMWs away over there. I wish I could buy over there as your auctions are cheap for bmw
Nice stolen car. Fix when broken