Hello Chester, I have a F15, 2018 Hybrid, From my point of view, It Is one of the Best cars I ever driven. 38,000km. Bought second hand, 2800km. Nothing pays the fact that when you aré on the Road, everybody moved away to let you pass by, also when you get to a Restaurant, everybody looks at you with admiration and anvy. Nothing of whats you mention pays for that. There aré cars for poor people, there aré cars for high adquisición power. You decide how you want to look like in this life, I really enjoyed you videos From México about F15. Buy F15, low miliage.
Yes, I loves this car as well. Gives me excellent mileage for my short range driving. Barely needs to refuel any petrol.. Do watch the latest video where I clocked 3,000km before needs refueling
Nice explation! We paying those expensive parts actually for their manufacture, and their brand and everything that fits on the car, so if you ever think that car is expensive to maintain, think of it's even more expensive when it was new and it still has the market price to sell it, people willing to buy, even though it's old but the value is still there. Everything has market price for reason
Definitely a lovely vehicle... Although I like hybrid I wouldn't choose it on this vehicle.. I believe it's better to save the extra cost of a hybrid, spebd it on fuel but not have the worry of a hybrid issue and also hybids cost more when you drive further away and go at say over 100km/h... For maintenance best have 10% of the vehicle price stored away in case any big problems come along...
All new tech are a gamble, even with big brands vehicle. This 40e Hybrid are excellent for short city driving and especially works very well for my type of work as a realtor
Excellent car...mine 2018...after having 2015...Great car...super powerful...Great economy and reliability...Real drivers car...Of course 45e a step up in tech and price.
I have a 2016 40e which I have owned since 2019. Since that time I have changed all 4 tyres, repaired the actuator for the rear suspensions, changed all the front suspension arms and had an issue where the engine/hybrid switching stopped working.. I forgot what was the cause but it was repaired at BMW. Aside from that I love the car but I do regret replacing the tyres using once again runflats because of the harsh ride especially mine because it has 20 inch wheels 285 in front and 325 at the rears.
Wow, you have the last batch of 40e. But most of my issues parts replaced by BMW warranty during my last claims. So, I'm happy about that. But right now, my Control unit, KLE convenience charging fried.
Thank you for sharing this video. i currently owned bmw f30 330e. Bought brand new nov 2017. So far so good. Just sent to bmw SC last month for last claim warranty. Currently thinking of upgrading…but not sure what car to buy
@@chestercheng75 i was looking for Tesla model 3 but knowing there is no warranty from the manufacturer…i,m a bit sceptical. Now looking forward for a BYD Seal but only available in Q4 2023
Hai, thanks for the video. It helps a lot for me. Now I'm considering to buy X5 2017 or GLA200 2017. Which one do u think is better to buy? And in term of maintain, which one is better?
Well, both are Germans, so kind of expensive to maintain. But hybrid does makes it much more expensive if things go wrong since more hardware. But for me GLA is just too small personally.
Which OEM or bawah pokok mechanic do you suggest Mr Cheng? I have an issue with the sagging tyres on both left and right rear of the car. The drive is like riding a horse! Thank you for sharing this valuable piece of information.
I went to Autobahn at Bandar Sunway for my BMW car maintenance. Sagging tyres? Suggest you go check your absorbers are working as it should be and also check camber settings
Well 1 thing for sure, it's a cheaper X5 in the used market. E53 Maintenance is definitely going to be cheaper than F15 since they less parts to worry about such as turbo system and in this case 40e the hybrid system. But overall it's still a BMW so don't expect the parts to be cheap and as reliable as the Japanese cars
Hi, thank for doing a Malaysian review about this car. The prices for 2017/2018 look very tempting. BTW how much is the hybrid battery replacement fr refurbished sellers. Heard Mercedes E300 2.1 Bluetec is 40k fr Merc buy 25k fr refurbished sellers
Thanks for watching. BMW battery are modular base, so can can change per module instead of the entire battery cells. Each module should be around RM5k +- depending on the currency exchange
Hello Chester, I have a F15, 2018 Hybrid, From my point of view, It Is one of the Best cars I ever driven. 38,000km. Bought second hand, 2800km. Nothing pays the fact that when you aré on the Road, everybody moved away to let you pass by, also when you get to a Restaurant, everybody looks at you with admiration and anvy. Nothing of whats you mention pays for that. There aré cars for poor people, there aré cars for high adquisición power. You decide how you want to look like in this life, I really enjoyed you videos From México about F15. Buy F15, low miliage.
Yes, I loves this car as well. Gives me excellent mileage for my short range driving. Barely needs to refuel any petrol.. Do watch the latest video where I clocked 3,000km before needs refueling
Nice explation! We paying those expensive parts actually for their manufacture, and their brand and everything that fits on the car, so if you ever think that car is expensive to maintain, think of it's even more expensive when it was new and it still has the market price to sell it, people willing to buy, even though it's old but the value is still there. Everything has market price for reason
Definitely a lovely vehicle... Although I like hybrid I wouldn't choose it on this vehicle.. I believe it's better to save the extra cost of a hybrid, spebd it on fuel but not have the worry of a hybrid issue and also hybids cost more when you drive further away and go at say over 100km/h... For maintenance best have 10% of the vehicle price stored away in case any big problems come along...
All new tech are a gamble, even with big brands vehicle. This 40e Hybrid are excellent for short city driving and especially works very well for my type of work as a realtor
Excellent car...mine 2018...after having 2015...Great car...super powerful...Great economy and reliability...Real drivers car...Of course 45e a step up in tech and price.
Couldn't agree more!
Nice.. very detailed explanation 👍 Just took the plunged and got myself a 2018.. finger crossed 😅
Tq and well come to the club. But 2018 model at least you have 1 extra year for chassis warranty
@@chestercheng75 yup bro 😁
Good information I got same it’s very luxurious comfort ride I replaced tire 🛞 airbags and 2 small batteries my self
I just bought the same car 2018 model bro i love it❤
Hope you enjoy it as much as I do
Almost fall into the trap of the x5, saw one ads selling for RM118k in Ipoh, Mileage below 35k, luckily watched your video first. 🤣
That's always a reason. LOL
@@chestercheng75 was considering a used Lexus NX and then I saw the X5, almost fall for the X5, luckily managed to step on the brake 🤣
I have a 2016 40e which I have owned since 2019. Since that time I have changed all 4 tyres, repaired the actuator for the rear suspensions, changed all the front suspension arms and had an issue where the engine/hybrid switching stopped working.. I forgot what was the cause but it was repaired at BMW. Aside from that I love the car but I do regret replacing the tyres using once again runflats because of the harsh ride especially mine because it has 20 inch wheels 285 in front and 325 at the rears.
Wow, you have the last batch of 40e. But most of my issues parts replaced by BMW warranty during my last claims. So, I'm happy about that. But right now, my Control unit, KLE convenience charging fried.
@@chestercheng75 I hope you get it sorted.
good advised and information..well done
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for sharing this video. i currently owned bmw f30 330e. Bought brand new nov 2017. So far so good. Just sent to bmw SC last month for last claim warranty. Currently thinking of upgrading…but not sure what car to buy
If you're looking for sedan the G30 looks good. But I kind of prefer EV myself now. So, the iX1 for my wife is the next thing for me
@@chestercheng75 i was looking for Tesla model 3 but knowing there is no warranty from the manufacturer…i,m a bit sceptical. Now looking forward for a BYD Seal but only available in Q4 2023
Bro. Get X5
Good mileage with luxury comfort and power
I just bought this car but haven't signed the docs with bank yet. Now got another night to make a decision erkk..
Hopefully works well for you.. hehehehe
Watched your X1, X5 reviews. Now waiting for you to review X3 for my next upgrade from X1, E84😊
Which X3 model are you aiming next?
@@chestercheng75 X3 2019 upwards with the boosted turbo 3.0i MSport. At least, I know the B48 engine well proven
Nice car.. I need to wait for someone to borrow me a X3 for me to review.. hahaha
Fully agreed money 💰 pit !
In a way, yes... hahahaaha
Bos thanks for sharing info about this car. Cuma i ada dengar this BMW X5 40e ada masalah dgn gearbox. Betul ke bos
Gearbox tiada problem. Transfer case ya
berapa harga baikpulih transfer case tu ya?
Hai, thanks for the video. It helps a lot for me.
Now I'm considering to buy X5 2017 or GLA200 2017.
Which one do u think is better to buy? And in term of maintain, which one is better?
Well, both are Germans, so kind of expensive to maintain. But hybrid does makes it much more expensive if things go wrong since more hardware. But for me GLA is just too small personally.
Can quote some est price instead of say expensive... E.g 500 may be expensive for some, may be cheap for others
😄
Sure, Thanks for the feedback
@@chestercheng75 anyway i learnt alot from yr youtube! Great sharing
😄👍
Which OEM or bawah pokok mechanic do you suggest Mr Cheng? I have an issue with the sagging tyres on both left and right rear of the car. The drive is like riding a horse! Thank you for sharing this valuable piece of information.
I went to Autobahn at Bandar Sunway for my BMW car maintenance. Sagging tyres? Suggest you go check your absorbers are working as it should be and also check camber settings
Thank you sir!
@@chestercheng75
I'd rather have another E53 than this newer one! I miss my 2006 4.4i
Ya, I miss my e53 too
My dream car actually . But scared to buy in case it breaks down or what , I heard it is very expensive to repair .
It's a BMW, comes with the territory. LOL. Safe bet is always a Toyota or premium brand Lexus
Thanks for sharing.
Would you think E53 X5 a better buy when it comes to maintenance cost and reliability
Well 1 thing for sure, it's a cheaper X5 in the used market. E53 Maintenance is definitely going to be cheaper than F15 since they less parts to worry about such as turbo system and in this case 40e the hybrid system. But overall it's still a BMW so don't expect the parts to be cheap and as reliable as the Japanese cars
@@chestercheng75 thank you for sharing your experience.
ohh..stuck mean cant sell or just in love with this car and drive on?
Resale value goes down the drain... So how to sell... hahahah
@@chestercheng75 jialat..rm 50k still value?
I would reckon get 2020 X5 45e if budget allows.
Yes, much better X5 compared to 40e.
@@chestercheng75 yeah, i just gotten the new 2022 X5 45e. Brand new at 415k.
Congrats
@@chestercheng75 thanks man. No joke realy a good bargain.
What year is yours and how many miles you have
2017 62k kms now
@@chestercheng75 do we have chance to confirm the mileage are real for used car?
Yes, check with BMW records
Can you introduce to the service centre you send this car to?
For independent BMW specialist, I typically send my car to Autobahn at Bandar Sunway
Where do you buy the parts you say you buy online?
Hi, thank for doing a Malaysian review about this car. The prices for 2017/2018 look very tempting. BTW how much is the hybrid battery replacement fr refurbished sellers. Heard Mercedes E300 2.1 Bluetec is 40k fr Merc buy 25k fr refurbished sellers
Thanks for watching. BMW battery are modular base, so can can change per module instead of the entire battery cells. Each module should be around RM5k +- depending on the currency exchange
@@chestercheng75, thank for the crucial info. 5k per module out of 6, I presume
Yes 6
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Hye, i don understand, hybrid got 6 module?
The hybrid battery has 6 modules
bro....u still driving this car?
Yes. I'm stuck with this car. LOLZ
What is the name of this color?
Space Grey
i am getting "Pening" watching your video... zoon in & out and moving around when talking......
Will try to improve, I just 1 man show at the moment.. LOL
Agree.. Too much zoom in zoom out..
More expensive wife... 😂😂😂
I hope I'm accurate. hahahaha