You Won’t Buy This Gen BMW After Watching This! Fixing My Cheap X6 For A Quick Flip Was A Disaster!
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In this video, I fix up my cheap auction BMW and it goes horribly wrong! Don't ever buy this gen BMW!
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I’m just glad to see that everyone is just as annoyed as me with that BMW dealer lying about not being able to confirm service history.
That's seems to be any German car brand. Customer service is horrendous, from what I've been told.
Toyota reliability with all the tech and luxury level comfort you could hope for.
@@craigquannnot Porsche but all the other euro brands not just German.
@@jacobpeterson628 Porsche is owned by Volkswagen. I assure you that they're assholes.
That would fuckin infuriate me.
The fact that you changed out the 2nd actuator when you didn’t have to speaks volumes to your integrity my guy 👍
I couldn't agree more
Yeah I came down to say this. I do the same, which is why I'm a fan.
To make it perfect you should change all 4 of them but it is not worth it with these kind of engine, especially just to find out the timing chain might be the culprit later.
@@yan7382Turbochargers and timing chains chew the oil in as little as 500 miles. A 0w40 will quickly turn into a 0w30 after some hard driving
For anyone who has dealt with a BMW CEL, that "Ding" causes PTSD for 1 year minimum.
The "Ding of Doom"
Agreed %100. Sold mine 3 years ago, still have that sound echoing in my brain.
same ding for low washer fluid and catastrophic engine failure
its been on for 2 years and i still lie to myself that "il fix it"
@@BOX-069 and the ding for the outside temp being below 37 degrees
I had a 2012 X5 with the same engine. Just watching this video brought back some PTSD. I had it for about 6 years, almost never drove it because of fear of what would go wrong. Finally took it to a shop, got the dash clear, washed it, and traded it before it could get any new ideas. Dealer gave me $5k sight unseen and I signed it over with a huge smile. Never again.
"She runs good guys" famous last words.
😅😂
Hilarious
Funny he says that. The car is listed at a ridiculous price, and is currently listed at auction with several disclosed error codes, albeit generic codes from the auction meaning it probably has dozens of BMW specific error codes stored. It also has many other issues documented that he doesn't even mention in the video. This is reference from the auction inspection report on that car:
Emissions P013E O2 Sensor Delayed Response - Rich to Lean Bank 1 Sensor 2
-- Pressure Too Low in High-Pressure System (Bank 1)
Emissions P142E Cylinder Injection Cut-Off
Emissions P2297 O2 Sensor Out of Range During Deceleration Bank 1 Sensor 1
Emissions P2419 EVAP System Switching Valve Control Circuit Low
This car is far from fixed. I'm not sure why he is pretending everything was good after he cleared the codes? He didn't even mention that the car basically failed inspection and will not be covered for return to the auction for any of the above listed issues. This car may as well be as-is at the auction.
Lol that first guy you talked to about service work was absolutely clueless to what you were asking for. 😂😂
This is very, very common. Most of these guys sitting at service centers are just receptionists and pencil pushers who have no idea what they're talking about.
I've had this happen before at my local Honda dealership. Such a stupid law
BMW, the ultimate RUclipsr content machine.
Definitely holy shit well said
These Modern BMW's are proper shitbox money pits. I have an 1999 E36 Euro Spec M3 and it is MINT. That was back when BMW actually made high quality cars.
I'll never sell it.
@@tonymontana897 It was more that they were simple and easy to fix when they did break than they were ever really that high quality - I mean, they weren't bad like they are now - but compare a 90's BMW to a 90's Lexus - not even close.
"Big Money Waste"
Super accurate w/ modern BMWs from what I've been watching for the past decade
Alex while I watched you remove the "M" off of that horrible BMW purchase I was thinking of a hack that I've seen guys do before. You take dental floss & heat it up like you did and then just run dental floss behind it. That pulls the glue, the "M" or whatever else you want removed. Pulls everything off and doesn't damage the paint. Just thought I'd share that with you.
I can confirm that this works great. The only issue I've had is with the floss breaking, so I double or triple the strand. I'm guessing that fishing line would work pretty well, too. Any residue left behind will usually come off quickly with an eraser wheel.
After owning bmw, Mercedes, jaguars and Audi I finally stopped being a masochist and now have a 2018 Lexus lc500 since new. Best car I’ve ever owned. Never looking back.
Same here, euro trash car craters your wallet and bank account. Went back to japanese cars, and never going back to these money pits.
Yep anything at Toyota makes Lexus Toyota anything like that because they are reliable cars feel bad for Alex for buying his BMW
I am on my 5th and final Mercedes. I own a Porsche Cayman S that has been bulletproof so far. Once I sell the Mercedes I have now, I am done. I am looking at the Lexus GX550 as my next car. I cant do the euro cars anymore. It's painful.
This comment is so boring I fell asleep reading it.
Lexus is the best make, just under Porsche, for reliability. One of the best manufacturers there is. 🤙🏻
The combination of calmness knowledge and great filming. Plus you a good guy makes this channel worth the watch
These are my Saturday morning cartoons as a guy in my 30s...thanks for what you do bud!
@@AFatOcelot in my 50s, but same!
I like the analogy.
Ow yes!!!😂
@@bartromalia8362same here my friend. In my 50s and I’m get excited every time I see a new video uploaded.
Me aswell at 28 😂🙏🏽
Even on the earlier N52, changing the Vanos solenoids was pretty normal. Owners who failed to keep up with their oil changes would definitely have vanos related issues because the passages are small and prone to clogging.
Later on BMW added screens to the oil feed and even simplified the oil control circuit only for that to lead to new issues😂
X6 stands for how much money you have to put into to it compared to the buy price 😅
BMW X6: Bring Money Withya 6 times
Just get a inline 6 one. Theyre bulletproof
LMFAO that's a good one. Think you are done? Nah times 6!
@@eptdy Not bulletproof. They are still prone to issues with the injectors, coils, spark plugs, cam adjusters and of course oil/coolant leaks. They are easier to work on though as there is more space under the hood.
Times 6 how much money you need to put in it
Thankyou for reassuring us who have never owned a BMW for making the correct decision.😂
enjoy your non luxury clothe seat toyota
So unreliable
As a dealer, I have gone through arbitration a few times. Usually the car is being auction off greenlight… which of course means it’s good to go and then when I go to pick it up, there’s an issue and I usually try to handle it before I even leave the lot. A lot of times the Auction house will not even take it back if you leave the lot with it so it’s important to check it out thoroughly do as much as you can on the auctions property. That way you can just hand them the keys and say NOPE
That faded front badge is killing me man
That "law" is bs too. The rule afaik is they cannot give you the physical service history with the original owner's name. There is nothing preventing them from giving verbal confirmation if a certain service was done
I had to call three different Acura dealerships because I kept getting the same or different BS. One place said that information was not stored. Hahahaha
Yup, all they're doing is trying to get you to bring the car in.
As is evident by the second guy just giving that information. Usually service departments don't really care if you bring your car in...and I imagine BMW techs would prefer you don't
Yeah, the first guy didn't want to look it up, so he made up some BS to not have to do his job.
Exactly. Privacy policies are for personal information like name, address, phone number, or other data points that point to an individual person.
Unless the prior owner had parts installed on their body, advising if the Car had work done on it won’t violate any privacy policies. You didn’t even ask or hint to asking about the prior owner at all… that guy was a clown.
When the CEL came on for catalyst codes, I had to laugh. The BMW didn't feel at home without *some* kind of a CEL going on.
I never understood why bmw owners added m badges to their non-m bmws. Those that know bmws know it's fake and those that don't, don't care/are not impressed.
Idiots
because the type of person who buys a BMW is a person who is concerned with how they are seen by people.
And the tri bar grilles
Yeah, very silly...
It might add a hp or two
Really makes you appreciate the LS. Same power, more efficient, and 10x simpler. One camshaft, one timing chain, port injection, pushrods, endless aftermarket and power potential…. Long live OHV engines lol.
Don’t forget “naturally aspirated”…
Cars with LS engines are not sold in Europe so no stupid emission laws they have to follow.
As for the dealer not telling me what service was done on the car before I purchased it. They have said the same thing that they could not tell me any past service. I have been in the car/RV business for 30 years, and what I have found it that some dealerships are a little confused about what info they can divulge. What they can not share is past customers personal info. But nothing should stop them what repairs have been done. So for some reason a few dealerships have a misunderstanding and the can share what was done just not who owned it.
they've probably been called into court to show the maintenance records of cars in disputed transactions and thats a days worth of wages lost
I have similar issues with my BMW N62 engine. It was throwing lots of ignition issues but at the end of the day, it was the catalytic converter that was blocked. Got a technician to open it up and was it out. This is 2 years later now and everything is good.
My grandma says "warsh". Best part is we live in Washington so she calls it Warshington 😂
lol this cracked me up man
Ask her to say “bag”
Bought one once, it started when i bought it, drove it to the shop, never started again. Ended up scraping it for parts. Never again
@@Emperio33Nor what does that have to do with this OP’s grandma saying “warsh” lol?
Since Alex is a movie quoter, he needs to go watch Sling Blade. Great movie (if a bit dark), but I routinely quote the line from it - "Whatcha got there? Warsh?"
I was there when these debuted at a BMW dealership in Boston, MA. At the time, these vehivles (XM5/6) were basically the halo SUVs (the M5/6 had the v10) of the brand. Boy o boy were they something to gawk at I'll tell ya. We had an Alpina B7 that would come in too... My first experience with a z8 was during this time. The service manager at the time had a z3 with an E36 M3 engine (zM3) and I ended up with a nice 328i X-Drive. Jet black w/Coral Red... thanks Catherine, wherever you're at. Melissa Steffy is awesome and Scott Sundley (Honda 2011) is great too. I LOVE BMW and will always be a fan.
Absolutely love how thorough you are when working on your cars
Thank you, Alex, sir. For I've been following you since the pandemic, and, having been a gear head since I was 3/12 y.o., but also having my buds being mechanics, I love your pro tips, for taking awesome care of your family, along w/being an all-around awesome guy. Best wishes to you & yours!! 🫶🏻🙏🏻
Haha that service dept is acting like the car history is PHI. I’d be interested to know who they are so I can never use their services
If nothing else the guys manager should be told so up-training can occur.
For real, like HIPAA for my car? Really? Helps to have a attorney friend to send a subpoena for records.
i get not providing owner info but service history is non big deal
I think this video finally removed the inner voice that tells me to buy one of these ridiculously cheap 170k km 2011 F10 550i's with that exact N63 non TÜ from my head, thank you!
And this is why I love my n52 powered BMWs. It isn't the most hp engine but it is one of the most reliable. My wife's 328i and my z4 both run great and both over 100k miles.
They stil have all the classic bmw cooking system issues. But yea the inline 6s are leaps and bounds ahead of the v8’s as far as bmw goes
@@feron450i have n54, e46 m3
Did you know my n52 have over 200,000 miles?
I helped set up and also was the robot tech for the X6 body shop where the car starts being built before being sent off to the paint shop by conveyor. This was the BMW factory in located in Greer, South Carolina near Spartanburg, SC. The X6 was the top of the line when I helped build and then maintain that production line. The motors were made in Germany. Sorry you had so much trouble.
Definitely reminds me of Hoovie's X6 with the fake M badge. It was a nightmare too
Hoovie's was not a fake M-badge. Hoovie's was a real X6M that someone had swapped the S63 engine out for an N63 engine, hence he made the joke it was no longer an M-car.
I have a 650ix GC with an n63tu. The ones after 2014 are the ones that you want.
My brother bought a 2011 x5m against my recommendation. Been ok so far. He had to replace some suspension bushings. He also way overpaid for it so that's brutal. Hes a BMW fanboy and no amount of reasoning could change his mind
How long he had it so far?
@@p4in574 1 year and 4 months
Fuel injectors are also a very common failure point. They can cause catastrophic engine failure if not updated to the latest version. Some symptoms include a rough start and idle
Sreten waiting 4 your phone call😅😅😅
Project Chicago #2 (LSC edition)
Indeed. So he doesn’t have to mess with Maseratis again. 🚙
Crazy how far BMW has come with the N63. The ones made from 2018 and newer are pretty much perfect.
My guy you are still using SOOOOO much compound lol, you can use half and get the same or better results
Something super satisfying and beautiful about seeing a black car when it's clean ESPECIALLY a regal or cutlass G-body w a nice paint job on it... LOVE the body lines on a regal
I love Saturday mornings I wake up and know I'm gonna get a LSC video
I've owned several 'modern' MINI's & BMW's (N14 R56 JCW, R53 Cooper S & F87 M2) and they've all been great, except for the N14 powered R56, which had expensive problems every other month.
I recently bought a BMW with the N52 engine and it also had similar issues to this car. So I replaced the Vanos solenoids, I didn't just clean them, I replaced with brand new genuine items and also new check valves and it's working perfect now.
N52 is much much much easier to work on. lol
Exactly the same for me with my N52
Never say "Its working perfect now." Always say "Its running perfect for now."
I dumped my BMW with the N52 at auction after it had problems with both VANOS gears (not just the solenoids), DISA intake valve, both cats and high oil usage. Just in parts that was around €2500 excluding labour. And it needed a new diff. Not worth it on a €4000 car.
Traded my n52 128i for an IS F to get off of the carousel. I learned the hard way to stick with bosch for the vanos replacements. great to drive but maint... oof
I have owned honda acura lexus toyota bmw and benz, BMW always break down, 2014 E63 AMG. always having coolant lines issues, but other than that , the car is fun to drive and very powerful
I have a 08 tundra with the 5.7 v8 and I’m on 257k on it the only big thing I’ve had to do is replace the brake master cylinder. It’s the most reliable truck I’ve owned
My work truck is a 2000 Astro AWD. I paid $2,200 in 2016. 270,000 MILES. I replaced the trans in 2017. Rear axle in 2023. Leaks some oil. But starts EVERY day. It's staying until the wheels fall off.
I have an 04 Tundra Limited with 180k on it. Still runs and looks great. The interior is like a comfy leather couch. It's not a manly looking truck, but we've gotten our money's worth out of it.
I have a 08 sequoia with the same 5.7 and I’m at 275,450 miles and no issues except for cracked leather. I had a 02 sequoia as well with 300k miles before I sold it
yep your old school thing without half the emission crap this thing was works great. jeee.. how about those wonderful new toyotas that also has to meet emissions. seam to remember something about failing rod bearings 🧐, diffs, miss alignments everywhere
This is why I watch you guys. So legit. Keep it up.
I'm from NH so the 4 seasons, salted roads, and all that baggage that comes with rings super strong with me. Thanks for repping the east coast.
On the smaller screen that indicates what position your transmission is in in the dash. There’s a little triangle to the right of the P that indicates a fault even though you don’t have a check engine light
Man I love these early morning espisodes of LSC especially right now that it’s raining in Minnesota
Alex just a FYI for the headlights Meguiars makes a rubbing compound called scratch X to get rid of swirl marks from buffing it will make paint or your headlights look like glass
I used to drive a BMW 2010 with 65,000 traded in for a brand new 2024 Toyota 4Runner in Feb. BMW was the best driving car I have ever owned but there is something that has to be dealt with every year.
ENGINE SWAP TIME!!!!!!
I'm going with a Hellcat for this bad boy! 😂
If it fits there, thatcwould be epic))😃😃
@@АртемПрохоров-Лукин That's exactly what I was thinking. That thing would surprise many with a Demon stuffed in it.
New drive train? Sure. Why not? At least it would be reliable. 😂
@@АртемПрохоров-Лукин it can fit for sure. the supercharger may not clear fully on the top but you can still put it in
As a bmw tech, we don’t see too many of these anymore but for a while we weren’t allowed to do any oil leak repairs or any major engine repairs that required taking anything off the engines like valve covers etc cause we had a few of them randomly lock up after people would do valve covers on these, but when they class action lawsuit hit we were doing like 3 valve seals a week on these things and alot of the time it’s cheaper replace these engines rather than diagnosing and replacing whatever it needs
You gotta buy the right bmws. My e70 X5 35d towing daily and e46 330 drift car have been nothing but beat on and no issues. Gotta do the right mods/maintenance and they’re great
I have a e70 35i and a e70 35d both 2011 35d full deleted stage 2 this truck is a monster i love it so much .My 35i transmission is always slow truck have only 100000 k thinking about tuning it such a fantastic engine as well .
M57 MASTERRACE
just like how some people say fords are a pain, ive owned 2 mustangs and nothing other than basic maintenance and im fine
He... literally says that? He's calling out this engine specifically as unreliable, not bmws.
The diesels are great until you have to work on them 😂
It is such a nice car. I was frustrated when I junked my BMW because of all the engine codes.
I use to own a e36 bmw 328i and let's just say the main problem i had with it was the interior, door cover kept coming off and the motor was just too tired. But it lasted for 12 years with me. But now own a vw golf mk1 that is turbo. Just one problem with it is just heavy on fuel. But 4 years the motor hasn't been opened since 2020.
I have the Mk 6 Trendline Golf. Other than keeping the fluids up to date, the only engine-ish thing it ever had were spark-plugs and a thermostat housing. 170,000 km or a little over 100,000 miles.
Type F ATF is a great pre oil change treatment too. Tons of detergent
The dude at the first dealership was just a lazy pile and didn’t want to do anything
He was smart! He knew you don't throw money into a pile of shit!
On a side note brotha ya those lights look a bit better but you really need to do a 3 step wet sand then polish and finish off with an actual uv for headlights. Highly recommend it. This being said. I'd sell that junk and get yourself a Benz gle or GLC coupe.. I have a 2017 gle coupe and it gets so many compliments. The only issue I've had is the master brake system was leaking around the plastic container. Other then that it's great
Front plates are mandatory where I live, but cops only pull you over for that if they’re trying to meet quota. I removed mine off my W211 about a year ago and it looks so much better
If you're behind the steering wheel, what do you care what the front of your car looks like?
@@MrGamman3ytfront plates take away from the look of the car. If you think she's beautiful, you won't run a front plate.
Come to Tennessee, we don't have any front plates!
When you go to the DMV they only give you one...
When I ordered my new Hellcat, I was clear, "drill into my front bumper, and I'm returning it" 😅
@@MrGamman3ytI’m in Illinois also like Alex, I don’t run a front plate on any of my three cars. 2021 C8, 1992 Z28, and 2022 Mazda CX-5, all of them look like absolute crap with a front plate. I have lived in Illinois for 35 years, been stopped once, $25 fine.
I’ve got a 2016 BMW x5 with the individual package and the N55 engine . I mean it’s had a couple oil leaks and it eats through rear tires but other than that it’s been really good to me . Also no carbureted Jeep wagoneer is getting 18 mpg on the freeway .
ITS SATURDAY! I look forward to this all week 😂
ya my top 3 are this Sleeperdude and Diesel Creek
Pro tip, apply a layer of masking tape on the painted surfaces adjacent to the headlight before hitting it with power tools. It’s easy to inadvertently burn through the clear with sanding, compounding, polishing.
Perfect timing to watch on a quiet afternoon at 'work' on my iPad. Thanks!
Been using just under a quart of diesel for engine flushes for over 40 years in over 25 cars giving sparkling clean camshafts, zero sludge and never had a problem.
Uh oh… that is an ominous title. Guess I ditched my ‘13 X6 50i at the right time (2018!)
Try a rubber wheel for emblem adhesive. Game changer
Alex: " I'm getting rid of this BMW, it's nothing but junk!"
Also Alex" " Hey guys, look at the BMW that I just picked up at the auction , it was really cheap!"
Repeat 😂
best car to engine swap and modify
I Drive an EV and used to work at a dealership doing cosmetic repair. I say that to say I don't get much from your videos but I enjoy spending my Saturday afternoons with ya. Keep it up. Love the videos.
Hey Giesbrecht, the willow tree is going to get trunk rot near the base as the dirt is up much too high. The original hole should be deep and the top of the soil should be right around where the tree starts to flare out towards the root system.
Finally Saturday morning can officially start
Ahhhh mate. Seen Sreten change a millions VANOS. Sadly I think they’ve always been engine OUT. Only 20 minutes in so you might fix it yet but that’s my assumption this far. Lovely looking car though! You’re definitely pulled towards the red tones in cars currently!
im not 100% sure about the v8, but i know the 6cylnder vanos engines have a 2 metal screen filters inline that could get clogged and throw VANOS mechanism codes. most people dont even know they exist and they MUST be cleaned occasionally. it will cost a can of break clean to fix if thats it.
They are called check valves and yes, they clog up a lot.
@@mrnicktoyouthey will wreck your MPG the more clogged they are also, i gained 6-10 mpg after cleaning mine on my 325
Hey Alex - great video and keep up the great work. For you and anyone else interested, our BMW master tech pal says the same thing - do not buy a used BMW. The only, and he means "only" models that might be worth considering are 1999 - 2001 740i with 6 cyl engines - no v8's. Problem is those cars usually have 200-300 kms or miles on them - so the lower mileage options will be few and far between. Otherwise new BMW with full factory warranty is the only way to go.
that is INSANE that that engine is that bad
my uncle had a 2010 Toyota Highlander and when he passed away 3 years ago it had 386 THOUSAND miles when his wife traded it in and all he did was the basic maintenance
There is an enormous difference between German and Japanese engineering.
@@bradleysmith2021 Yep, one is most often playing it safe as heck, the other says "to heck with all margins". To be fair, both are succesful in their own way, its all about what the customers want and is comfotable with.
I once had an 03 Corolla. We put 330,000 miles on it. It was a little tired and not as peppy. My brother in law had it for a while after that. I see Toyotas getting beaten on all day long overseas and they just keep going
You're honesty just sold me on your channel.
How much do you think it will sell for?
£45k if you had no knowledge of how much of a nightmare that engine is to work on.
£45 if you know 😉
8900 :)
$50
In Western Australia where I live currently the same model X6 V8's are selling for 35k AUD with the same amount of KMs (miles) which in your money is around $25,500 USD. But for yours and your market over there I reckon around $14500
18k
I have been doing headlight restoring for may years. If you will start with 1000, 1500, 2000, then 2500 water sand the light lens. Then buff the lens. It will last for 12 months or more. I also use finessit.
Making me sick watching you deal with this monster. The frustration must be through the roof.
Thanks for a longer video this week. I look forward for LSC on Saturday afternoon when I get home from the shop. Thanks Alex.
The two car manufacturers that I would never own again are BMW or Mercedes.
audi isnt better aswell
I'll add Ford, GM, Fiat, VW, etc. I've owned cars from all those guys and they were all garbage. Had two great cars from Dodge, 1 Toyota, 1 Suzuki and and 1 KIA. That's been my experience.
Don't buy the small engine mercs with renault engines and u would have any problems
Audi's in my experience are even worse . They're nothing but a glorified unreliable vw.
As for bmw's they are fun to drive at least
Just spun a bearing last night in my audi w/ a 4.2, no check engine light was on & the oil was perfectly fine i took good care of that car, fuck german cars😢
JUST traded my Mercedes s550 w221 with the m278 biturbo engine TODAY for this reason......BLEEEEEEEEEDING money!! This video gave me flashbacks!!🤪🤪🤪🤡. Oil wicking up the wiring harness from the camshaft solenoids and crankshaft solenoids all the way to the ECU was a common problem.
what year was your W221, I heard they are solid, mostly the 2008 to 2011 before the twin turbos.
Put an LS in it.
Booooring. Rotary engine is better)) at least it's more original than LS)😂😂
@@АртемПрохоров-ЛукинIf you're thinking of a Mazda rotary engine, The Car Wizard has very strong opinions about them.
@@АртемПрохоров-Лукин Boring is the goal. Reliability is boring. What he has now is non-boring!
I've never owned a BMW, and although I like the idea of owning one, I don't think my heart could handle it. I have owned a vehicle that never stopped having issues though and now I have PTSD for any car noises, especially when taking long trips. It was a Volvo wagon. It hadn't been maintained well and had 121k on it when I bought it. It was like peeling the onion of problems. Fixed a few problems and more showed up. After spending way more money than I should have I was still having issues where it was in the shop once a month. I ended up starting Door Dash and Uber Eats deliveries and was doing it with this car, but between it being down and the bad gas mileage I decided to give up on it and sold it (in decent working order) for a newer hybrid for better gas mileage. Sold the old car for $6k and paid $6k plus taxes for the hybrid. Put $800 into repairs on the hybrid and haven't had any other issues with this car. But anytime I hear anything odd now with either of my vehicles I think it's about to fall apart.
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I have gotten the same answer when trying to buy a car. Some dealerships don't like to give that info. I carry a scan tool in my 2017 BMW because you just have to.
I put 80000 klms on one of those engines and loved it. No major issues , just 1 coil
Had a 2009 650i. Great...when it ran. 60k miles new transmission. Every week another sensor issue. Now an all Lexus family. No more car headaches.
I like the way you get messed up cars and make them look flawless. You should name it "Sweet Cherry"
The Man literally has the patients of a saint.
I had a similar experience with a semi-high mileage mazda engine. The VVT actuator would bench test ok, but was not working properly after driving the car for 30 mins or so. After the car was off for a while the oil would slowly drain out of it I guess and be fine again. Cleaned it out much like you did, and it was great for 3 or 4 days but then back to the same problems again. Replaced it with a new one and the issue never came back. Seems that cleaning them is a very short term fix. Good luck with the auction!
Love how Alex calls Bmw service back and talks to someone else and they give him the info no problem.I new that other guy was talkin bs 😆.
Two things I've heard about that might be helpful. The variable timed BMW's do not like the standard oil change interval, and this is since they came out with them in the '90s. I think they run them until 10k on the OCI, and by then you're getting varnish and carbon buildup in the engines, especially on the turbocharged ones. You're lucky if you make it to 100k miles before they have problems doing that OCI. Reduce that down to 5k and always run full synthetic. It's expensive because they also have huge sumps in them with lots of capacity. IIRC the V8 I did an oil change on for my buddy's 5 series was 7 quarts, part of the reason the engineers think it's okay to run extended OCI's, but it's not. It's a BMW, they're expensive to maintain. Change the oil more often. It's cheaper than replacing the engine, and you could see quite a bit of build-up on those solenoids when you took them out to clean them, which proves my point. Another product owners might want to look at doing at like 50k intervals or so is running the Valvoline Restore and Protect for an oil change or two. It's supposed to do what your Amsoil flush does, remove carbon and varnish, but you get a whole oil change cycle of that, and it's designed to remove carbon and varnish gradually so you don't run globs of trash through your engine all at once and mess up things like your vvt solenoids or plug up the oil feeds to your turbos. I don't know if the N63 would be helped from that, but I do remember in my research that owners of the S62 had good luck doing it.
I am part of a dealer that buys plenty of cars from this dealer auction and I found this on the app. I must say your auction rep was very thorough with the condition report. I have had plenty of cars arrive in way worse condition than specified but I think they did a great job for you, and whoever buys this will be very happy with the condition when it arrives! Now should I pull the trigger on it???
wait a minute.. did anyone else notice the Ford Raptor at 52:41 , just me or is that a Turbo sticking out the engine bay and some shiny intercooler piping 🤔🤔
I read the comments before watching and I kept thinking it was gonna crap itself last second as I was reaching towards the end of the video, the suspense was crazy
I usually use the HF headlight kit with my Ridgid drill. You just need a drill that can run at 1600rpm. Just polishing can usually bring them back. So your car doesn't look like it has cataracts.
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I've owned three BMW's with the N63TU engines. The first one (2013 650 Gran Coupe) I had for 6 months before BMW bought the car back. Everything you have experienced in this series of videos I had with that car. In the mean time, I had purchased another BMW (2014 X5) that lost it's mind and after they repaired it started to burn oil. BMW ordered me a new BMW (2015 650 Gran Coupe) to replace the first car which ended up keeping a year and hardly drove because I was basically traumatized from the first two experiences. I've own nothing but BMW since but only the straight six engines and they have been bullet proof. Never, ever, ever own a BMW with a V8 engine or any V configuration engine for that matter.
Your troubleshooting skills are unmatched. So fun to watch.
Just LS it... future owner will thank you.
Yikes! Just yikes. A Law? Really? Come On! BMW obviously doesn't know what the KISS method is. As Always, May God Bless you and yours! 😇