If you're wondering about the reliability of this wonderful beast - I recently made a video about that: ruclips.net/video/X9ZB--Az8uw/видео.html By the way, I’m setting a goal for this channel to reach 5,000 subscribers by the end of this year. You know what to do to help! 😉 Thank you!! 😁
I just bought a 2009 x5 35D last year, so far its been OUTSTANDING. The handling, feel, and comfort are second to none. No cheap car feel here. Love the torque.
Personally, I think it’s the best looking ex five they ever made. I’m considering one myself. How many miles did it have and what did you pay as well as what minor issues have come up
Man I was thinking to buy an SUV (I live at the countryside) and I was thinking between an Q7 and X5 but you sold me for the X5, I already like that car but now I love it!
Perfect video :) Bought mine 2007 X5 2 months ago and i love it. Never been a BMW fan but now i get why people love them. Its so smooth when you are chilling and then gentle tap of throtlle and its gone , pulling like a train :D Corners like a little car. Had a Q7 before..horrible , loud rattling engine , slow gerabox and cornered like a boat. Anyone here thinking about getting X5..get it :D
Facelift has the ZF8hp transmission, which is nice and makes it drive nice, but crappy N57 engine that will spin a bearing sooner or later. If you buy one, you should do the timing chain and crank/rod bearings as soon as possible. Pre-facelift has the old and slow ZF6hp transmission, which is a real downgrade when it comes to driving dynamics, but you get the M57TU2 engine, which will need a timing chain replacement, but still a fair bit more durable than the N57. You should really look for one with S233A option (increased towing capacity), as those have a more durable rear diff (normal diffs tend to fail, 2nd hand is expensive too kinda).
@@t16incho So many aftermarket controllers available today and the 8hp is the most popular transmission swap into any car ever made, so of course. Just need some €€€.
I own an E70 X5 3.5i X-Drive and 100% endorse this video! I have owned it since 2021 and it is an absolute joy to drive. It truly ticks all the boxes; power, speed, design, driving technology, soul, utility - everything except towing capacity. I've been toying with selling her for a few months now but can't bring myself to do it. As he said, the design has aged incredibly well and as they become more rare, this generation of X5 will definitely be a collectible in a few years time. Love my E70 X5.
Thes are amazing. I have owned two, one went until 230k miles before getting totaled. The other is now at 132k miles and still solid. Items to look out for: Avoid the V8. The 3.0 is where it is at. Water pump will go out, replace it along with the thermostat - a PITA to do. Heater valve is easy and inexpensive.
iv got e70 3.0d 2007 ( m57 :) ) remapped to 280hp/600 nm roughly, with swirl flaps deleted, no egr and no dpf. I bought 2 years ago with very low mileage, 90k, it is like new. drives like a dream, pure pleasure and fun. btw best e70 review ever :)
@@Fuqmesideway I think the e70 is slowly becoming a classic like the e30 or e36, in a way. for me, the e70 is the best body of the x5, there is wonderful perfection and balance. The newer models somehow don't have this, as for me. and the interior, simple but in a perfect line, few knobs and buttons, no screen monitors everywhere, normal clocks with hands and so on ye this is the best x5 for me. I take great care of her, my milage is low, 5k a yer so I will keep her until she die or ecopsychopaths will take it from me lol
Ive taken my 2010 30i into the forestry roads fr the first time and had a blast! I agree with everything you said in this video about this being the best x5! Keep spreading the x5 love!
I just bought a Black X5 M Sport 3.0D and it's the best car I've owned. I've had mostly Japanese cars which are the smoothest and reliable. I had a BMW 318 which I loved but this is literally my Batmoble.
I had an x5 e70 msport 30d for 10yrs and made every excuse not to sell it as I loved everything about it. No issues whilst I owned it other than the key not syncing one time but that was an easy fix had to be recoded... so it really was the most reliable vehicle i ever owned along with my e36 and e46 330. Great video very informative - miss my e70 although I upgraded to f15.
I have an 07 with the 4.8 and im almost at 270k kms. They are decently reliable vehicles if u stay ontop of maintenance like oil changes, coolant leaks etc.
everything he said is true. An absolute blast to drive. Hugs the road like an F1 car, Steering is sure and nimble at high speed and one thing he didn't mention about the brakes, They don't dive. No matter how hard you hit the brakes they instantly bias in such a way as not to dive. Also, you can simply hit the brake and back off and once you don't get back on the throttle the car remains at that same speed neither slowing nor speeding up. So lets say some idiot cuts you off and you jam the brake. There is no fishtailing if you slam the brakes then try to swerve. Just all the wheels with traction and the sureness of the steering. I still don't recommend them unless you have a bottomless budget. Vanos valves will go, PCV valves will go, disa valves will go, If its called a sensor then it will fail, water pump, thermostat, every plastic connection end and there are hundreds, starter, tailights door locks, sunroof, tailgate struts. ALL WIILL FAIL at some point, usually two at a time. Getting rid of this car was like getting rid of a beautiful sexy toxic girlfriend.
Great review! I have one tip for you though, the loud thump that you hear when hard pressing the brake pedal is coming from worn out front lower forward contol arm bushings. BMW calls them tension struts.
Just bought mine on december 2023 great car its 3.0sd 286hp stock consumption was crazy so i chipped it to 330hp and its less now still great car for SUV it has outstanding performance i just love it pravi autic za nas balkanske mangupe😁
@@Ibrakadabra990 zavisi na kakvog naletis skoro svi sto se prodaju nisu marili za autom kako treba onda ti najebes… ja sam sa svojim zadovoljan kupio od prve vlastnice realna kilometraza i sve nisam imao nikakvih problema… redno odrzavanje nije skupo kao svi 3.0 auti.. samo gume i te pizdarije su malo skuplje jbg veci auto vece gume inace nista strasno top auto 200 na sat nit ne osjetis na autoputu😂
As someone who has owned a 2013 BMW X5 xdrive35i for the past years pushing just over 400whp with some mods. It is a great car, I beat the piss out of it not gonna lie, and the most I’ve done for maintenance was: replace original battery, original passenger side taillight, original coolant reservoir, and a drivers side front brake backing plate. Even stock the car feels fast because of how torquey the n55 is, and the N55 is just such a good reliable and good sounding engine. If you want a good daily driver that still looks good and is nice to drive, this will always be the first car I recommend. I got mine for pretty high mileage too, so if you want a cheaper one for higher mileage, I wouldn’t be concerned about the higher mileage. And same as this one in his video, the brakes are surprisingly good for not being M brakes. Great vid by the way!
@@chrish5503been driving the car for 6 years and it’s had nothing else, besides blowing the boost pressure sensor off the charge pipe. But that was only because I was running too much boost
how do you mod one of these? my dad wants to pass down his to me can you help with some upgrade suggestion? not anything crazy but to bump up at least 50-100hp to the wheels and better sound
@@toxicfusiongaming7563 an easy way to make that power is getting a flash tune. If you want a bit more you can get a cat back exhaust and a air intake. Easiest way to get the most power. If you wanted you could get a more free flow downpipe too. then you’ll basically be maxing out what the stock turbo can handle. I wouldn’t do more than those mods unless you get atleast a stage 2 turbo and stuff
I got a 2011 x5 M In October with almost exactly 90k miles on it. It’s been nothing but a joy since day 1, so far I’ve only had to change the oil but am looking at some break pads soon, little things have gone wrong but nothing major !
I have the 35d X5 2014….I love it so much. But the timing chain needed replacement at 120k miles. Expensive to fix and not every mechanic knows or work on diesel engines. The mechanic told me that the chain gets loose due to changing the motor oil longer than 5k miles. My dealer replaced it every 10k miles which is a big no no! My car is purring like a kitten now and loving every minute of the daily commute.
I just picked up a 2011 E70 X5 35D deleted and tuned and its been so much fun. Recently just did the XHP trans tune stage 3 with the Xdelete, good times!
Great video my man! I am in the process of buying a tuned X5 and stumbled onto your video. Should I buy it? Yes, yes I should. Haha. Love your style, keep em' coming!
Cool video and great car! I had a E70 LCI 30d from new, 2011-now, but unfortunately a tree fell on it recently and the car got written off. I covered 350k kms with the car as the only 1 owner, and it has been nice and reliable. Only things that have failed was first the alternator, and then later on the fuel pump which grenaded the whole fuel system. I have since replaced the old and trusty E70 with a G31 540d, but honestly i love the E70 too much and i might get myself a used one sometime later on.
I’m a one owner 2013 35d. My only gripe is all the wood inlays on doors have cracked. They are a PIA and $$$ to replace. Other than that I’ve had no issues in 11 yrs of ownership. Change oil frequently and keep the ad blue full and you’ll have no problems. Mpg around town is not great but is great on highway on long trips (22-23 mpg).
I’m going with a thick vinyl wrap over the cracked inlays hoping it won’t show through. 22-23 in the city sounds about right. Should be 27+ on highway.
I've had my 2012 LCI 40d for 2 years now. It's been remapped so that it actually now delivers 306bhp to the wheels and 690NM, which gives the gearbox a better time with the shifts. Having owned a mini countryman with the N47 engine, which needed the camchain replacing, my BMW independent mechanic assured me that camchain issues are not as problematic in the N57 as it is in the N47. All I've had done as well as the routine engine oil changes every year (6k miles) was to have the ZF8 speed gear box serviced. Issues I've had with my car is that I regularly need to top up the air con gas every year. Despite having the system leak traced the last time it got gassed, I always seem to have to top up every 6 months or so. Secondly, my remote central locking suddenly stopped working. Both fobs don't work and I don't think it's the diversity antennae, since I can still tune into a DAB radio station. Nevertheless, when working well, it's a fantastic family workhorse. It regularly does 32mpg, fully loaded cruising down the motorway, dropping to 25mpg when in the rural hilly surrounding environment. Sadly, I ended up getting a Hyundai Kona EV to replace the wife's countryman (as a company car) which i've been enjoying, so the X5 is relegated to long distance journeys, which it is bloody fantastic at doing. For such a big car, it's dynamically competent and rewarding to hustle around country roads. Get the gearbox in sport mode and it keeps you firmly in the midrange powerband. The 30-70mph dash is fantastic too.
Spot on brother... Just got a 2012 X5 50i twin turbo V8 and it's so sexy!!D Like you said, you forget your're in a SUV... It feels like you're in a slightly lifted luxury sports car. MPG isn't great but man, for a $10k twin turbo V8 SUV that's stock... I've destroyed Cameros, Challengers and other American cars and even the ones that win are surprised how well an SUV kept up without addons or a tune!!D This thing is a beast and will only get better with those missing addons. Sounds amazing stock but I plan on doing a cat/muffler delete, replacing it with an X pipe config and Glass Packs after the X... should sound monsterous!!D
i have this ca from 11 years.perfect.big issues is rear differential broke(if u change with big one from x5 sd no problem),i have e53 10 years(better feeling)...both are good
I bought a 08 4.8L V8 X5 fixed all of its issues and it’s one helllll of a car I love it. Just don’t like its CCC radio unit… CIC better but still not todays modern like new cars lol
Super su ti recenzije samo nastavi. I engleski je top :-) Jedno zapažanje: ne možeš porediti obrne momente dizela sa benzincima(da li je to gt3rs ili klio) dizel zbog svoje konstrukcije će tu uvek biti superioran, kao što će benzinac i najgori biti superioran po maksimalnom broju obrtaja
Thanks Stojadin! Whaaaat??? You mean to tell me that my base model X5 is not actually more powerful than a Porsche 911 GT3 and a Lamborghini Huracan EVO? I might need to sell it in that case...
Trust me when i say his from the bottom of my heart. DO NOT TOUCH THESE CARS! Wonderful when they work. A complete nightmare when they don't Just spent a crap load of money and still had to sell it for the price of a beer
hi mate nice car, are the head lights an upgrade mine is more yellow light these look like Leds and i like how they appear to flicker mine just stay constantly on
I have an X5 xDrive 35i 2012. I'm spoiled because of the handling, power adn even though it cost less than a newer honda, I still look like a snob because it's bmw lol. . Cons would be insurance and the fact that you need to know a good mechanic that won't screw you. BMW Service centers will reach across you while you're still in your vehicle and put you in reverse because the know you arent ready for the repair costs.
The petrol engines seem to be less reliable, but more fun. Just like everything fun in life, you have to pay a bit of a price to enjoy them. Check the link in the description for a full reliability guide. Thanks!
@@market_carThe V8s and N54 6 cylinders are the ones with the bad reputation. From 2010, the N55 was introduced and that fixed the falling turbos and HPFPs. I experienced this with my old N54-equipped 335xi. My 2012 35i X5 has been brilliant in all respects in the 6 years I've had it. You can keep your stinky diesel!
I was thinking buying one with diesel engine 3.0 liters m57 engine was apparently the most reliable, but then again every car costs, luckily the spare parts are relatively cheap for this one at least in Europe especially if you buy them on German eBay, the new one like F15 platform had more issues with engines and other stuff, I was told so by many people.
This is probably the best SUV bmw has ever made i have had one for 4 years it was very reliable but then i got rid of it because the transmission started to fail.
Not until you fixed all of the common issues yourself. Taking it to the shop will cost you a fortune. The alternator bracket seal alone is around 2-5 grands to fix at the auto shops, while you could only spend $2 when DIY it. The parts are not that expensive, the labor is.
OMG I TRLY LOVE THESE E70 INDEED -I AM TAKING YOUR ADVICE-BUY IT THIS YEAR ( ALL THINGS BEING EQUALL., THANKS FOR SHARING.- & OF COURSE YOU'D SURPASS 5000 SUBSCRIBERS THIS YEAR 2024
Got what I would think is a good offer on one of these. 200k miles on it for $3000? It’d be my daily driver and I already deal with a maintenance heavy vehicle that’s getting to be too much for me (disco II). Any input?
Hey man, great video! Very good to know how much leg room this car actually has (I'm about 194cm tall). What do you think of E70 X5M? Is it worth it? Or will it be too difficult and pricey to maintain?
Not sure about the exact number but I'm around that height and the answer is: loads. X5 M definitely not recommended unless you're absolutely in love with the car and the platform, I'd recommend the 30d to just about anyone though.
We've got the 2010 and 4 days ago got the 2016. Its a big step up with comfort etc. Love BMW until it wants your $. When the 3 year mechanical warranty expires we'll sell and get a later model and so the cycle will continue.
Thank you for or the insights but I read that the 2010 models were plagued with a lot of issues and many other sources said if you want an older one go for 2005 but if you want a newer one, then go for 2016 to 2022 or 23.
Just to add my personal experience…we recently let go our 2012 E70…previously we had a 2010 E70…lots of torque, excellent in the snow…but that comes with some very expensive to fix issues…first…the DPF ( diesel particulate filter) that is the matter of time to be replaced…we are talking about around seven thousand dollars…the other one are the turbo ( its is a twin turbo)…we got rid of the cars before getting in to that…another four thousand dollars just in parts…the other thing is the ride…it’s not that comfortable…so, long history short…I would never buy it again…
I am actually from IND and im thinking of buying a used 3.0l diesel it has 55k kms on the odo do u think I should buy it? it is going to be kinda a daily driver
@@market_car mate have you seen the latest version the turn signals on the front lights they look like spiders or something and the way they blink is also odd.
@@madanto2394 I haven't seen one in person but from photos it doesn't look like the G05 facelift is too bad. I kinda like the lights personally but it all still seems kinda muted for a BMW. I wish they went more crazy with it like with they did with the M3/M4 grilles or the styling of the new 7 series.
Owned several BMW’s and 2 e70’s, better learn how to work on your own car. I could write a book with all of the things I’ve fixed just on the e70. Do yourself a favor and remove the 2 little flaps on the sunroof drains just above the weather seal top of liftgate before you have swimming pools in each rear corner and your CAN line goes down because your modules are submersed… abs/dsc malfunction errors etc. Nice cars till 70k then it’s a s***show! Have fun
@@vladimir4093 i know they cost a ton to take care of. specially the X5 and 1 I had a 650i manual, but was my last bmw. i would not touch an Audi. i like bmw but an old high mileage one can easily require a $5k repair and can often happen back to back. so why take that risk when can lease a new one for 20% more than keeping up an old one
Outstanding video, unfourtunatlly many people doesn't give to much value to the X5's E70, specially here in my country, i have a rare E70 4.8i with the N62 V8 (355hp), rare here because only exist 9 registred in Portugal, mine only have 179.000kms, and recently i put him for sale asking 25k €, people litteraly mocking me in the comments, talking 💩 about the car just because "they hear" that the engine was unrelliable, "consume too much, its slow for a V8 (its N/A), its too much big" etc etc.... Unfourtunatlly i have to lower the price, here in Portugal the so called "car enthusiats" are dumb, the only "good engine" for them are the average diesel cars (120d, 220d,320d,330,335, 535, 40d etc...) but the true dumb heads only see VAG cars like Seat Ibiza, VW Gollf with PD 130 diesel engines, petrol cars here allmost discarded and, no one cares about confort, space with a big Block petrol engines, they don't know how to maintain... Or better, they are broke to maintain a car properlly so this kind of cars for them are simply unrelliable.
@@bekabeka71 yeah. Mercedes bought Chrysler in 2000 and got alot of Jeep tech. They have the same 4x4 transfer case and chasis, just not every ML has low range
Most such cars here in eastern europe are first leaving huge black smoke clouds behind and are driven by people with suspicious business, not gonna lie they disgust me.
Good points when it drives it drives real nicely in line six is pleasure gearbox 6sp a bit temperamental 8sp briliant a lot of space never ever have to comeback because something didn't fit. And that's it. Bad points electricity anything that passes current will drive u insane and inovation - can't blame bmw as idrive was something back in a day but 15 years or so later it is just onother issue causing current passing peace that does nothing usefull self diagnostic useless than it starts playing u loose radio as well. M57 the only engine choice as the rest are crap. Parts cost questionable. In not full 2 years ownership 3 recalls (there is different story about how bmw recals works or not working) it is presented as sports car fun fact anything above 1000kg is obesity and it's twice that. Heavy stearing weel why would u want one in a lorry. Agressive camber wear onothe nonsense even on air susp which primarily u duty is to prolong the life of tyre. Running gear transfer case diffs if u start towing they will go so it is practical but in a different ways transporting your wealth away lol😂
If you're wondering about the reliability of this wonderful beast - I recently made a video about that: ruclips.net/video/X9ZB--Az8uw/видео.html
By the way, I’m setting a goal for this channel to reach 5,000 subscribers by the end of this year. You know what to do to help! 😉 Thank you!! 😁
Hey Man. You have a great pronunciation. I even could not be expected that you are from Serbia
I just bought a 2009 x5 35D last year, so far its been OUTSTANDING. The handling, feel, and comfort are second to none. No cheap car feel here. Love the torque.
Amazing to hear you've had a similar experience! Great car.
Personally, I think it’s the best looking ex five they ever made. I’m considering one myself. How many miles did it have and what did you pay as well as what minor issues have come up
I’m getting one in a few weeks thanks for your feed back buddy
Man I was thinking to buy an SUV (I live at the countryside) and I was thinking between an Q7 and X5 but you sold me for the X5, I already like that car but now I love it!
@@darthwolfius7746 I got my X5 it’s great awesome car
Dude is so tall....makes the X5 look like an X1. Very informative video👍🏿
Appreciate it!
I was thinking the same...
Was thinking exact same thing
I have X5 E70 3.0sd. That"s 286hp (two turbos).
Still love that car after two and half years. Great video!
Double the turbos, double the fun! Thank you!
I've the same myself and I love it, 4yrs owning it with plenty of fun.
The 40d has 306hp, which is nice
Does bro know it’s a torque machine
2008 X5 4.8i owner here, can confirm everything he said except more power and exhaust note
@@Hairyniggaballs-g8i yea idk why the 4.8 gets so much hate its WAY better than the 4.4 that had timing chain issues
Perfect video :) Bought mine 2007 X5 2 months ago and i love it. Never been a BMW fan but now i get why people love them. Its so smooth when you are chilling and then gentle tap of throtlle and its gone , pulling like a train :D Corners like a little car. Had a Q7 before..horrible , loud rattling engine , slow gerabox and cornered like a boat. Anyone here thinking about getting X5..get it :D
Thank you! Completely agree, the E70 is an amazing car!
Just got a 2009 BMW x5 4.8i man awd man im in love & to think I’ve been a 7 series type of guy forever 😂
Just got mine ystrdy. 07, E70 blk on blk. I L❤️VE iT ❗❕❗
Facelift has the ZF8hp transmission, which is nice and makes it drive nice, but crappy N57 engine that will spin a bearing sooner or later. If you buy one, you should do the timing chain and crank/rod bearings as soon as possible.
Pre-facelift has the old and slow ZF6hp transmission, which is a real downgrade when it comes to driving dynamics, but you get the M57TU2 engine, which will need a timing chain replacement, but still a fair bit more durable than the N57.
You should really look for one with S233A option (increased towing capacity), as those have a more durable rear diff (normal diffs tend to fail, 2nd hand is expensive too kinda).
I any way to get the M57 with the zf 8hp combo?
@@t16incho So many aftermarket controllers available today and the 8hp is the most popular transmission swap into any car ever made, so of course.
Just need some €€€.
You can flash the zf6hp with xHP, really makes a difference.
Keep going you’re videos are so good can’t wait to see you grow
Thank you so very much Mr. Thermoise! I will make more content for you as soon as possible!
I own an E70 X5 3.5i X-Drive and 100% endorse this video! I have owned it since 2021 and it is an absolute joy to drive. It truly ticks all the boxes; power, speed, design, driving technology, soul, utility - everything except towing capacity. I've been toying with selling her for a few months now but can't bring myself to do it. As he said, the design has aged incredibly well and as they become more rare, this generation of X5 will definitely be a collectible in a few years time. Love my E70 X5.
Thes are amazing. I have owned two, one went until 230k miles before getting totaled. The other is now at 132k miles and still solid. Items to look out for: Avoid the V8. The 3.0 is where it is at. Water pump will go out, replace it along with the thermostat - a PITA to do. Heater valve is easy and inexpensive.
great car, i owned 1 for about 4 years, 2007 xdrive30i with N52 engine. had to sell it for a newer car, but still a great value
These things are probably amazing to own new. Glad you could enjoy it!
iv got e70 3.0d 2007 ( m57 :) ) remapped to 280hp/600 nm roughly, with swirl flaps deleted, no egr and no dpf. I bought 2 years ago with very low mileage, 90k, it is like new. drives like a dream, pure pleasure and fun. btw best e70 review ever :)
Amazing car and amazing owner. Thanks Dalton!
I have the same car, from 2010, also remapped to 280hp, removed egr, dpf and swirl flaps. Absolutely outstanding car. Fantastic towing capability.
@@Fuqmesideway I think the e70 is slowly becoming a classic like the e30 or e36, in a way. for me, the e70 is the best body of the x5, there is wonderful perfection and balance. The newer models somehow don't have this, as for me. and the interior, simple but in a perfect line, few knobs and buttons, no screen monitors everywhere, normal clocks with hands and so on ye this is the best x5 for me. I take great care of her, my milage is low, 5k a yer so I will keep her until she die or ecopsychopaths will take it from me lol
Ive taken my 2010 30i into the forestry roads fr the first time and had a blast! I agree with everything you said in this video about this being the best x5! Keep spreading the x5 love!
2007 3.0 si (N52) here with 475k KM still going strong
I just bought a Black X5 M Sport 3.0D and it's the best car I've owned. I've had mostly Japanese cars which are the smoothest and reliable. I had a BMW 318 which I loved but this is literally my Batmoble.
Happy for you
I have this X5 with 3.0T engine and M package since 2012. I love it very much.
M package makes it looks so nice
Any problems i should be wary of? I’m looking at getting a 2010 v6 non turbo
I had an x5 e70 msport 30d for 10yrs and made every excuse not to sell it as I loved everything about it. No issues whilst I owned it other than the key not syncing one time but that was an easy fix had to be recoded... so it really was the most reliable vehicle i ever owned along with my e36 and e46 330. Great video very informative - miss my e70 although I upgraded to f15.
You've owned (and own) some of the best generations of cars BMW has to offer. Congrats!
I have an 07 with the 4.8 and im almost at 270k kms. They are decently reliable vehicles if u stay ontop of maintenance like oil changes, coolant leaks etc.
everything he said is true. An absolute blast to drive. Hugs the road like an F1 car, Steering is sure and nimble at high speed and one thing he didn't mention about the brakes, They don't dive. No matter how hard you hit the brakes they instantly bias in such a way as not to dive. Also, you can simply hit the brake and back off and once you don't get back on the throttle the car remains at that same speed neither slowing nor speeding up. So lets say some idiot cuts you off and you jam the brake. There is no fishtailing if you slam the brakes then try to swerve. Just all the wheels with traction and the sureness of the steering.
I still don't recommend them unless you have a bottomless budget. Vanos valves will go, PCV valves will go, disa valves will go, If its called a sensor then it will fail, water pump, thermostat, every plastic connection end and there are hundreds, starter, tailights door locks, sunroof, tailgate struts.
ALL WIILL FAIL at some point, usually two at a time.
Getting rid of this car was like getting rid of a beautiful sexy toxic girlfriend.
Great review!
I have one tip for you though, the loud thump that you hear when hard pressing the brake pedal is coming from worn out front lower forward contol arm bushings. BMW calls them tension struts.
Thank you for letting me know!
Just bought mine on december 2023 great car its 3.0sd 286hp stock consumption was crazy so i chipped it to 330hp and its less now still great car for SUV it has outstanding performance i just love it pravi autic za nas balkanske mangupe😁
Kakav je za održavanje???
@@Ibrakadabra990 zavisi na kakvog naletis skoro svi sto se prodaju nisu marili za autom kako treba onda ti najebes… ja sam sa svojim zadovoljan kupio od prve vlastnice realna kilometraza i sve nisam imao nikakvih problema… redno odrzavanje nije skupo kao svi 3.0 auti.. samo gume i te pizdarije su malo skuplje jbg veci auto vece gume inace nista strasno top auto 200 na sat nit ne osjetis na autoputu😂
As someone who has owned a 2013 BMW X5 xdrive35i for the past years pushing just over 400whp with some mods. It is a great car, I beat the piss out of it not gonna lie, and the most I’ve done for maintenance was: replace original battery, original passenger side taillight, original coolant reservoir, and a drivers side front brake backing plate. Even stock the car feels fast because of how torquey the n55 is, and the N55 is just such a good reliable and good sounding engine. If you want a good daily driver that still looks good and is nice to drive, this will always be the first car I recommend. I got mine for pretty high mileage too, so if you want a cheaper one for higher mileage, I wouldn’t be concerned about the higher mileage. And same as this one in his video, the brakes are surprisingly good for not being M brakes. Great vid by the way!
Just bought a 2012 35i XDrive with 180,000 Miles. Gonna do a coil spring conversion because unfortunately one of the airbags is blown
You're going to be doing a lot more than that. I promise.
@@chrish5503been driving the car for 6 years and it’s had nothing else, besides blowing the boost pressure sensor off the charge pipe. But that was only because I was running too much boost
how do you mod one of these? my dad wants to pass down his to me can you help with some upgrade suggestion? not anything crazy but to bump up at least 50-100hp to the wheels and better sound
@@toxicfusiongaming7563 an easy way to make that power is getting a flash tune. If you want a bit more you can get a cat back exhaust and a air intake. Easiest way to get the most power. If you wanted you could get a more free flow downpipe too. then you’ll basically be maxing out what the stock turbo can handle. I wouldn’t do more than those mods unless you get atleast a stage 2 turbo and stuff
I got a 2011 x5 M In October with almost exactly 90k miles on it. It’s been nothing but a joy since day 1, so far I’ve only had to change the oil but am looking at some break pads soon, little things have gone wrong but nothing major !
Words cannot explain just how jelaous I am. Enjoy that thing!
@@market_car don’t be jealous my friend ! I will take care of it forsure !
Got mine 2012 35D MY FIRST DIESEL ASWELL like on may OF THIS YEAR OMG IM INLOVE
I own one but I want another one before considering getting a G20
G20 330e best car ever
I have an E70, 35i and love this vehicle. I still get compliments, the only issue... Can't find a service shop to buy accessories
Amazing car! Hope you find one soon!
I have the 35d X5 2014….I love it so much. But the timing chain needed replacement at 120k miles. Expensive to fix and not every mechanic knows or work on diesel engines. The mechanic told me that the chain gets loose due to changing the motor oil longer than 5k miles. My dealer replaced it every 10k miles which is a big no no! My car is purring like a kitten now and loving every minute of the daily commute.
Happy to hear, enjoy it!
I love this video.. That my dream car when i'm was a child. I love this X5 so much
I just picked up a 2011 E70 X5 35D deleted and tuned and its been so much fun. Recently just did the XHP trans tune stage 3 with the Xdelete, good times!
i literally went out and bought a 2013 e70 with all the belt and whistles for $13k and 79k miles WITH the 3rd row.. I FKN LOVE IT
Hell yeah
What currency? Looking at similar in AUD
Great video my man! I am in the process of buying a tuned X5 and stumbled onto your video. Should I buy it? Yes, yes I should. Haha. Love your style, keep em' coming!
Thanks so much Rogo! Good luck with the new car when you get it!
Cool video and great car! I had a E70 LCI 30d from new, 2011-now, but unfortunately a tree fell on it recently and the car got written off. I covered 350k kms with the car as the only 1 owner, and it has been nice and reliable. Only things that have failed was first the alternator, and then later on the fuel pump which grenaded the whole fuel system. I have since replaced the old and trusty E70 with a G31 540d, but honestly i love the E70 too much and i might get myself a used one sometime later on.
The G31 is a great replacement. Sorry to hear!
I’m a one owner 2013 35d. My only gripe is all the wood inlays on doors have cracked. They are a PIA and $$$ to replace. Other than that I’ve had no issues in 11 yrs of ownership. Change oil frequently and keep the ad blue full and you’ll have no problems. Mpg around town is not great but is great on highway on long trips (22-23 mpg).
I’m going with a thick vinyl wrap over the cracked inlays hoping it won’t show through. 22-23 in the city sounds about right. Should be 27+ on highway.
Nice info! Thanks mate ! Love the plates too, Bog čuva Srbe!!!
I've had my 2012 LCI 40d for 2 years now. It's been remapped so that it actually now delivers 306bhp to the wheels and 690NM, which gives the gearbox a better time with the shifts.
Having owned a mini countryman with the N47 engine, which needed the camchain replacing, my BMW independent mechanic assured me that camchain issues are not as problematic in the N57 as it is in the N47.
All I've had done as well as the routine engine oil changes every year (6k miles) was to have the ZF8 speed gear box serviced.
Issues I've had with my car is that I regularly need to top up the air con gas every year. Despite having the system leak traced the last time it got gassed, I always seem to have to top up every 6 months or so. Secondly, my remote central locking suddenly stopped working. Both fobs don't work and I don't think it's the diversity antennae, since I can still tune into a DAB radio station.
Nevertheless, when working well, it's a fantastic family workhorse. It regularly does 32mpg, fully loaded cruising down the motorway, dropping to 25mpg when in the rural hilly surrounding environment.
Sadly, I ended up getting a Hyundai Kona EV to replace the wife's countryman (as a company car) which i've been enjoying, so the X5 is relegated to long distance journeys, which it is bloody fantastic at doing. For such a big car, it's dynamically competent and rewarding to hustle around country roads. Get the gearbox in sport mode and it keeps you firmly in the midrange powerband. The 30-70mph dash is fantastic too.
The thump when you hit the brakes are your failed control arm bushings
Pretty cool! Amazing how the car handles just fine even with that issue. Great quality.
Spot on brother... Just got a 2012 X5 50i twin turbo V8 and it's so sexy!!D Like you said, you forget your're in a SUV... It feels like you're in a slightly lifted luxury sports car. MPG isn't great but man, for a $10k twin turbo V8 SUV that's stock... I've destroyed Cameros, Challengers and other American cars and even the ones that win are surprised how well an SUV kept up without addons or a tune!!D This thing is a beast and will only get better with those missing addons. Sounds amazing stock but I plan on doing a cat/muffler delete, replacing it with an X pipe config and Glass Packs after the X... should sound monsterous!!D
One of the best engines to ever be put in a car. Congrats
Love the car & drive even after 12 yrs just wow bmw x5 e70
Good vid , like your style !
Thanks very much Mr. Brazier!
i have this ca from 11 years.perfect.big issues is rear differential broke(if u change with big one from x5 sd no problem),i have e53 10 years(better feeling)...both are good
I bought a 08 4.8L V8 X5 fixed all of its issues and it’s one helllll of a car I love it. Just don’t like its CCC radio unit… CIC better but still not todays modern like new cars lol
hav exactly this car, 2010 exept my is 40d (but 3 liter motor). Am a very happy owner of this car!
Congrats!
Nicest looking X5 ever. Just picked up for $3500 with constant problems. Got me stranded during the first week
Probably the last time it'll leave you stranded if you take care of it. Enjoy it!
Super su ti recenzije samo nastavi. I engleski je top :-)
Jedno zapažanje: ne možeš porediti obrne momente dizela sa benzincima(da li je to gt3rs ili klio) dizel zbog svoje konstrukcije će tu uvek biti superioran, kao što će benzinac i najgori biti superioran po maksimalnom broju obrtaja
Thanks Stojadin!
Whaaaat??? You mean to tell me that my base model X5 is not actually more powerful than a Porsche 911 GT3 and a Lamborghini Huracan EVO? I might need to sell it in that case...
You can do a video of Porsche cayenne 3.0V6 Diesel. It's reliable too.
Would love to. Great car!
After months of searching, I finally picked up a 2010 with the tobacco interior and only 95k miles
Great video, I am starting my search for x5 diesel. What is considered to be high mileage? I reside in the US
I think around about 100k-110k miles is when you get into the high mileage category with these
I had an e39 540i it was absolutely most reliable car I had even though I was beating it all the time
Best car is one that you can use like that!
Trust me when i say his from the bottom of my heart.
DO NOT TOUCH THESE CARS!
Wonderful when they work. A complete nightmare when they don't
Just spent a crap load of money and still had to sell it for the price of a beer
sounds like a skill issue
hi mate nice car, are the head lights an upgrade mine is more yellow light these look like Leds and i like how they appear to flicker mine just stay constantly on
Make a video of it you'd be surprised the lights actually blink
I want one but my issue is the high mileage and I like the newer ones but I always wanted to have an E70 X5 30d lci
I have an X5 xDrive 35i 2012. I'm spoiled because of the handling, power adn even though it cost less than a newer honda, I still look like a snob because it's bmw lol. . Cons would be insurance and the fact that you need to know a good mechanic that won't screw you. BMW Service centers will reach across you while you're still in your vehicle and put you in reverse because the know you arent ready for the repair costs.
Very well pointed out. I heard my dealer had to install an automated conveyor belt due to the volume of cars they had to send back.
The Serbian plates are so badass.☦️
Hell yeah 🤜🤛
Slovakia not Serbia 🤔
@@rootsfoodsnculture It says SRB with Serbian weapon cross. You slovaks are truly special😂😂
Very sweet video.
Yours is a diesel. What do you think about the petrol engines? Are they also reliable?
The petrol engines seem to be less reliable, but more fun. Just like everything fun in life, you have to pay a bit of a price to enjoy them. Check the link in the description for a full reliability guide. Thanks!
@@market_carThe V8s and N54 6 cylinders are the ones with the bad reputation. From 2010, the N55 was introduced and that fixed the falling turbos and HPFPs. I experienced this with my old N54-equipped 335xi. My 2012 35i X5 has been brilliant in all respects in the 6 years I've had it. You can keep your stinky diesel!
Is the car leaking? there is a wet spot near the passenger door/tire.
I think it's just leftover water because I had just washed the car.
I was thinking buying one with diesel engine 3.0 liters m57 engine was apparently the most reliable, but then again every car costs, luckily the spare parts are relatively cheap for this one at least in Europe especially if you buy them on German eBay, the new one like F15 platform had more issues with engines and other stuff, I was told so by many people.
Just bought mine 2008 bmw x5 e70 4.8i
Consider me jealous
I have i 2007 bmw x5 e70 30d i got it new and it has 650 000 miles and i have only had engine problems 4 times
At 650 000 miles that thing is pretty much brand new, hope you break it in soon!
My dad pulled up with a x5 2009 48drive and it drinks petrol. But it’s okay cuz like in the Middle East it only cost like 25 dollars to fill the car
It has a n62b48
This is probably the best SUV bmw has ever made i have had one for 4 years it was very reliable but then i got rid of it because the transmission started to fail.
Completely agree. Hope you got a cooler BMW to replace it!
@@market_car I switched to a skoda superb like a true balkanic hahahah
Any idea about the Naturally Aspirated 4.8 l V8 engine model? Is it reliable?
Not until you fixed all of the common issues yourself. Taking it to the shop will cost you a fortune. The alternator bracket seal alone is around 2-5 grands to fix at the auto shops, while you could only spend $2 when DIY it. The parts are not that expensive, the labor is.
Missed the 3.0 m sport 35d 282bhp engine
Thinking about getting one of these.
A 30d on 129k miles, how reliable are they? It has an issue with the cic, is this repairable?
My policy is cars are made to be driven not fixed.
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I’m looking at buying one in the next few weeks these seem more reliable than Range Rover/land rover cars
OMG I TRLY LOVE THESE E70 INDEED -I AM TAKING YOUR ADVICE-BUY IT THIS YEAR ( ALL THINGS BEING EQUALL., THANKS FOR SHARING.- & OF COURSE YOU'D SURPASS 5000 SUBSCRIBERS THIS YEAR 2024
Thanks Mr. C, looking forward to you getting it soon!
Got what I would think is a good offer on one of these. 200k miles on it for $3000? It’d be my daily driver and I already deal with a maintenance heavy vehicle that’s getting to be too much for me (disco II). Any input?
Hey man, great video! Very good to know how much leg room this car actually has (I'm about 194cm tall).
What do you think of E70 X5M? Is it worth it? Or will it be too difficult and pricey to maintain?
Not sure about the exact number but I'm around that height and the answer is: loads. X5 M definitely not recommended unless you're absolutely in love with the car and the platform, I'd recommend the 30d to just about anyone though.
Wow E70 is awesome vehicle 😊
I love it!
We've got the 2010 and 4 days ago got the 2016. Its a big step up with comfort etc. Love BMW until it wants your $. When the 3 year mechanical warranty expires we'll sell and get a later model and so the cycle will continue.
Huge improvement in luxury between the two, congrats!
serbian doug demuro
My favorite comment
Tis Gen X5 and the facelift E53 are the best looking X5s!
Agree
Thank you for or the insights but I read that the 2010 models were plagued with a lot of issues and many other sources said if you want an older one go for 2005 but if you want a newer one, then go for 2016 to 2022 or 23.
If you want the best looking one you're going to have to go for the E70 no matter what.
While I appreciate great looks in terms of things I drive, I also appreciate cost effectiveness and reliability as well.
Just to add my personal experience…we recently let go our 2012 E70…previously we had a 2010 E70…lots of torque, excellent in the snow…but that comes with some very expensive to fix issues…first…the DPF ( diesel particulate filter) that is the matter of time to be replaced…we are talking about around seven thousand dollars…the other one are the turbo ( its is a twin turbo)…we got rid of the cars before getting in to that…another four thousand dollars just in parts…the other thing is the ride…it’s not that comfortable…so, long history short…I would never buy it again…
I have the 286hp bi turbo, that its not a good engine ? It's very powerful i like it so much, its very sharp in the corner 💪🏻✌🏻
Hi so which engine i have to choose diesel? With how much kw? The best engine is after theese years?
There's no real "best" engine. Different people have different HP needs, see what you like and get it!
never diesel!
Few years ago I saw this car in Despotovac, near the playground close to motel Kruna. Which girl did u visit there? :D
REAL
Shoutout to all the homies from Dsp
I am actually from IND and im thinking of buying a used 3.0l diesel it has 55k kms on the odo do u think I should buy it?
it is going to be kinda a daily driver
Hell yeah! It's practically brand new!
It's a 2008 what about the spare parts
Just be sure you are ready for the repair bills as your BMW ages (not well) if you live in the US. Otherwise, great car!
Repair bills come and go, the smile on your face when you're driving your E70 is eternal!
It’s true. I have an exceptional 2011 35d with 154k miles, and I spend $1-2k per year in maintenance.
2008 x5 si with 210000 miles still running good
Not sure why some people prefer the facelift with the crappy N57. Get a M57 and be troublesome happy.
Great car up until you come across extremely costly DPF issues
How you can tune it to increase power any links. HAve one and lov it not gonna sell it
Take it to your local tuner if you want more power. They know best.
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Appreciate you Tony!
Mate, it looks like a little hatchback next to this Dude!!! He is soo tall.
Would love to do an X7 one day
Yeah looks better than the f15 i agree.
More iconic and unique for sure
@@market_car mate have you seen the latest version the turn signals on the front lights they look like spiders or something and the way they blink is also odd.
@@madanto2394 I haven't seen one in person but from photos it doesn't look like the G05 facelift is too bad. I kinda like the lights personally but it all still seems kinda muted for a BMW. I wish they went more crazy with it like with they did with the M3/M4 grilles or the styling of the new 7 series.
nice video
Thank you Mr. Marcantoni
My 2010 got the 8 speeds, which better
Even better!
Owned several BMW’s and 2 e70’s, better learn how to work on your own car. I could write a book with all of the things I’ve fixed just on the e70. Do yourself a favor and remove the 2 little flaps on the sunroof drains just above the weather seal top of liftgate before you have swimming pools in each rear corner and your CAN line goes down because your modules are submersed… abs/dsc malfunction errors etc.
Nice cars till 70k then it’s a s***show! Have fun
This one is at 125k miles and it's still running fine
what about timing chain issues
Forget about them
@@market_car forget about them. It costs me 6k to get it fixed.
i just buy one x5 35i e 70 whit sounroof is awesome
I love mine! 🙂
Another happy owner
So nice, no stupid sunroof. In the US there is no choice ALL e70 x5 came with a stupid sunroof
Sunroofs are pretty cool though.
1 reasons you should not - financial ruin on a 12k car - that will cost you 15k to maintain so might as well just buy a 30k one
Only when you get it maintained at a dealer. Parts are cheap, engine is bulletproof, 4wd systems a bit weak only if you remap them to the moon
So that means you dont know anything about mechanica or bmw. Audi fan aren't you?)
@@vladimir4093 i know they cost a ton to take care of. specially the X5 and 1 I had a 650i manual, but was my last bmw. i would not touch an Audi. i like bmw but an old high mileage one can easily require a $5k repair and can often happen back to back. so why take that risk when can lease a new one for 20% more than keeping up an old one
Outstanding video, unfourtunatlly many people doesn't give to much value to the X5's E70, specially here in my country, i have a rare E70 4.8i with the N62 V8 (355hp), rare here because only exist 9 registred in Portugal, mine only have 179.000kms, and recently i put him for sale asking 25k €, people litteraly mocking me in the comments, talking 💩 about the car just because "they hear" that the engine was unrelliable, "consume too much, its slow for a V8 (its N/A), its too much big" etc etc.... Unfourtunatlly i have to lower the price, here in Portugal the so called "car enthusiats" are dumb, the only "good engine" for them are the average diesel cars (120d, 220d,320d,330,335, 535, 40d etc...) but the true dumb heads only see VAG cars like Seat Ibiza, VW Gollf with PD 130 diesel engines, petrol cars here allmost discarded and, no one cares about confort, space with a big Block petrol engines, they don't know how to maintain... Or better, they are broke to maintain a car properlly so this kind of cars for them are simply unrelliable.
It's not expensive, it's just that they can't afford it.
Im 5.7 and i can just about reach the roof bars, let alone wash the roof this guy is all looking over the roof
Next thing you know I'm ducking down to get in
has anyone manual swapped these?
Cursed comment
Nowhere near as good looking as w166 ML or even W164 ML. They are beasts and very capable off road vehicles, with class and elegance and reliability
The MLs looks a lot classier IMO
ML is 50% Grand Cherokee, thats why its good
@@keponen331 with off-road capability?
@@bekabeka71 yeah. Mercedes bought Chrysler in 2000 and got alot of Jeep tech. They have the same 4x4 transfer case and chasis, just not every ML has low range
@@keponen331 if that’s the case how about my 1997 first year ML body on frame?
Bro don’t post these videos lol . Ur giving out secrets gunna make the piece of them go up..
ja sam iz svilajnac i nisam nikad video tak x5
Malo bolje da gledaš 😁
W vid
Thanks Zeno!
Most such cars here in eastern europe are first leaving huge black smoke clouds behind and are driven by people with suspicious business, not gonna lie they disgust me.
Good points when it drives it drives real nicely in line six is pleasure gearbox 6sp a bit temperamental 8sp briliant a lot of space never ever have to comeback because something didn't fit. And that's it. Bad points electricity anything that passes current will drive u insane and inovation - can't blame bmw as idrive was something back in a day but 15 years or so later it is just onother issue causing current passing peace that does nothing usefull self diagnostic useless than it starts playing u loose radio as well. M57 the only engine choice as the rest are crap. Parts cost questionable. In not full 2 years ownership 3 recalls (there is different story about how bmw recals works or not working) it is presented as sports car fun fact anything above 1000kg is obesity and it's twice that. Heavy stearing weel why would u want one in a lorry. Agressive camber wear onothe nonsense even on air susp which primarily u
duty is to prolong the life of tyre. Running gear transfer case diffs if u start towing they will go so it is practical but in a different ways transporting your wealth away lol😂