I have the exact same one, have driven around the country in it without a problem, needed new tyres and coolant but that's it, unlike you i had no experience with them but i love it.
Had a moment to peruse RUclips and learn more about the x5 4.8is that I've own for some time now. It is good to have some inside information on what I've experienced over the years and what may come. My x5 has 153K miles. No it's not a vehicle I drive everyday but it is a vehicle that when I am ready to travel it's ready to go. Despite the maintenance cost over the last five years, I got to admit... it beats going out buying a new vehicle. It continues to handle very well. And I must add, I stop taking my X5 to the BMW service dealer long ago. I found a local reputable foreign car auto service (Peak Auto - Apex NC) that has been my diamond in the rough.... and keeps my vehicle up-to-date. Yet... we are still looking for an occasional leak from time to time. Other than its red color, body style, custom running boards, and mag rims, ....three years ago, I got rid of the navigation\sound system and had the Kenwood Sound System installed with all the bells and whistles of today automobile systems (it is sweeter than ever). It is practically a brand new car still with tremendous power and handling.
thanks for this info as im planning to buy an old bmw x6 cos it s my dream car but i dont also want to spend a lot money. Im going for the 3 liter for less fuel consumption. Maintaining the car is definitely the way to give this beautiful car a longer life.
@@MrHellrider9 Note if not a well kept car, the value drops like crazy. If I had not had a reasonable certified mechanic, I would have given up on the vehicle. As a gift, I gave me beautiful X5 to my 40 year old son. The vehicle was totaled six months ago...bummer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@rufuscredle9222 most people owns this car in norway have service history so i will rely on that. Hopefully i will enjoy the car long enough without spending too much on it.
the BMW X5 3.0i is just to slow for me I would go with the V8, I have never heard of them valve stem issues he was talking about but they do have that timing chain guide problem, he says that the cooling system is bad on the V8 but yet on the 3.0 it's the same thing. there are plastic coolant lines running under the intake that go bad.
I have a 2005 BMW X5 E53 4.8iS V8 automatic, I've converted it to run on LPG and it's so much better than petrol and no loss of power or performance, ive replaced battery, ignition coils, front brake discs and pads, new rear lamps, serviced the front and rear diffs, new xtrons head unit and a new id4motion instrument cluster, just changed my timing chain, 4 new 20 inch tyres, steering components changed, rear components replaced too, my X5 4.8iS V8 is an absolute beast and will only go up in value as it's a sought after vehicle.
Great video Tim. I am going to buy a 2006 BMW X5 with 77K miles on it for my daughter a 6 cylinder black on black. Crazy because all of the amenities in today's cars this truck still has it. Thanks for your time and wisdom
Tim I own a Lemans Blue Metallic 4.8L X5 2004. I love this car more than any other. The key for my car is Amsoil oil and genuine BMW oil filters. It runs like a champ. I paid $4800 it's like a race car. Loud n Fast but comfort. Panoramic glass roof. Mine came with phoenix gold amps and crossovers, like 800 watts. Oh and the fat rear tires and the 355hp. I blow mustang gts out of the water. Cars got mad attitude
I'm thinking about getting a 2000 the lady has a good price on it and low miles but I heard that these are crap what do you think and have you had any problems with yours
I've had an 05 4.4 with sport package for the last 5 years and now have 95k miles on it. Doesn't leak at all, doesn't burn oil and still handles great. The only item I replaced was the water pump- Under $500....If people don't maintain their vehicles, then yes, you pay.
I bought a rare Le Mans Bleu 2004 E53 with the 4.8is. I am brown but shaved head and when I drive this is amazing feels so powerful and sounds amazing. The Russians love it when I am driving this they call me 'The Brown Russian".
I drove a 2006 E53 with the Inline 6 and the manual transmission. The engine wasn't "fast" but was more than enough for this car. What it lacked in low-end torque, it made up above 3k RPM. But the thing about the I6 is that it's by far the most reliable engine in this car. The manual transmission is very good in these cars, and easy to drive smoothly. Only "bad" part was the fuel economy because I got 22- 23 MPG with mostly highway driving.
I have a 2003 BMW X5 3.0 and absolutely love it except for the repair bills. Rebuilt transmission cost $5K at the dealership as it had to come from Germany as none were available domestically. Next was oil pan gasket at a cost of $2K at a local BMW mechanic I found. Replace moon roof cover $750. Replace drivers seat control $700. etc etc etc These huge cost came staggered over 2018. Easy to get trapped into this money pit once you start sinking money into it. My rational is cheaper than buying a new one plus I love it.
Well no crap you went to the dealership. That’s your fault as I’m pretty sure you can find a good independent mechanic shop in your area for 50% less of expense. I got a 04 X5 and only spent less than $5k for all maintenance (including my transmission).
Wow. Very informative! I live in Chicago. I have a 2005 X5 4.8is. I love my Imola Red truck. I bought it used about 5yrs ago. My truck is drinking oil. I was told it is a Value Stem leak issue. I don't have $$ to fix so for now just keeping oil in it. My suspension kept falling so i did conversion.
I have a 2003 X5 with the M54 3.0 and I love it. I drive alot of e46's so the engine is very familiar and easier to work on because you have more room.
If you buy E53 4.8is for 6-7k and put in it even 10k for all repairs (complete rebuilt engine + transmission), you get to drive a 360HP, $100k truck next 200k miles for less than 20k. I would say that is a good deal. I bought one 3 years ago and still no major issues and saved $5k on a side because i know something big is going to fail but i do not know when and what. So if you want to save money, buy Honda Civic. And if you want to get a lot of car for a good price go with the V8 which also has therapeutic influence on the driver since you forget about all of your worries when you start that engine. Not cheap but would recommend if your budget is around 15k and you plan on keeping it for next 100-200k miles. And yes, you have to be a DIY guy.
I agree with you, had mine for 1,5 year now. 04 Sapphire Black 4.8is E53. No major problems, only usual wear and tear like all other cars. I use LEMFÖRDER parts, half the price BMW charges. Only thing is you should do an wheel alignment at a mechanic when changing caster, camber, etc. Other than that it's a great car. And IMO a rather easy DIY car to work on
I only recommend buying one of these if you enjoy working on your own vehicle. If you are planning on getting a mechanic get something else and Audi's are worst
Giggidygiggidy12 brotha i'm now working on my own lol 06 E53 M54B30 X5 Titansilber Metallic i got few things to check on it plus do head gasket change new water pump etc test my DME computer as well...so my work is cut out for me to save bunch of money.
Great information! I just bought a 2006 BMW x5 3.0i 124,000 and I love the the car. It feels like driving a tank. I just hope not to have any big issues anytime soon. I'll look you up in Redondo Beach.
Yes we did, it's called Oxford Green II Metallic code 430. Then later Highland Green, Grey-Green and Olivine Green. I had a 2001 Oxford Green sport for years.
VSS job does not cost $3k. All BMWs will cost money, you want a vehicle that never needs maintenance go buy a soul-less toyota. E53 3.0i is a nice vehicle, but has zero balls. Sure the M54 is easy to work on but from my experience the N62 is just as easy. I would say the M62 chain guides is worse than the VSS. I've owned a 4.6iS and currently daily a 4.8iS. Best SUV I've ever owned.
@@Enthusiast_Plus Well, unless a shop that is cutting corners, or perhaps and friend of a friend. But anything less 2500 you're asking for trouble. It is not difficult, rather lots of careful work, nevertheless. Dealers want 5000.00 in TN.
@@trustyoungpierre9959 Well, if you're in business and willing to give your work away, that's on that mechanic. But keep in mind that it shows 33 hrs labor on a 2003 745i
Bought a used 05 E53 3.0 Sport Imola Red just finished up coolant repairs and coils plugs trans service, transfer case service. Being a technician helps me parts aren’t too expensive . The 3.0 def needs more oomph !
Valve stem seals is not that bad an issue if you don’t chose to fix it though. Sure your car will smoke if it sits idle for a while, but all that’s happening is a little bit of oil is passing through the worn seals and dripping onto the manifold. The smoke this causes comes out your exhaust. I had a 4.4 and the VSS’s were worn, but it never smoked while driving normally, and performance was never reduced.
Paul McPherson Worn valve guide seals also cause high crank case pressures. High crank case pressures increase oil gasket failure. They start to leak oil everywhere after a while.
Jeff Hackett eventually, yes, but you can get a fair amount of mileage before that happens. Most VSS leaks are minor. My X5 only ever smoked when left to sit on Tickover for 20 minutes or more. Admittedly that was early stages though, so obviously if someone has had the issue for a long time, it’s going to get worse.
Thank you Tim! I can agree w most all of it, but one thing you forgot to mention is all the little things that seem to break all at once and then have a domino affect to make your life very difficult if you don’t stay on it right away. Also it doesn’t handle like a typical SUV, doesn’t do rough roads or even having firewood in the back well. You can feel it’s awkward w the little extra weight. It is a good car but I wish I knew it wasn’t really an SUV ;)
Finding one that has been well taken care of is extremely difficult, because the ones that are cheap and are for sale are cared by 3rd or 4th owners who don't spend any extra money on maintaining their vehicle. For those 3rd or 4th owners that do maintain, they use cheap Chinese aftermarket parts and cheap oils, that either ruin the car's performance or destroy the car.
Just got myself an 3.0 experience is awesome but found out control arms are worn off and needs replacement (which kinds of upsets me). This video is awesome! prepares me for possible scenarios and cost so i can enjoy my ride better.
Thanks Tim this is by far one of the best videos I have seen about the X5 so far !!! you were thorough very informative and you talked slow which was great when there's a lot of details there that somebody that's a new owner like myself doesn't always understand but thank you for that !!! I recently purchased a 2006 BMW X5 with a hundred and seventy-four thousand miles on it ...... I was looking for any videos I can find on basic maintenance and what things go wrong and what I should look for if I plan on keeping this vehicle right side door won't open from the outside the sunroof doesn't open or closed the shade is stuck open.... one more thing the armrest top opens but the bottom doesn't open the little latche. .. is broken so God knows what I'll find in there if I ever get it open I don't want to break anything so I just left it.... until maybe I find a little more information on how to fix this minor dilemma all in all everything runs good seems like maybe I might need a little front-end work though cuz it seems to clunk a little bit whenever I hit a pothole which are everywhere in Upstate New York right now..... thanks again for your wonderful informative video :)
Good job but need to mention the constant velocity joint boots on the front axles. They are often cracked and slinging grease when we see them. Cheap boot cost but you have to remove the front brakes and axles to get at them which is expensive. Always check those rubber boots when looking to purchase.
Great video...would like to see u do a video on the 2nd generation x5. Looking at one of those and would like to have a video with good estimates and possible problems.
Cost isnt much different if you do it yourself Labour is the cost with the v8 and the things he mentioned e.g. stem seals there is a replacement part that doesn't go bad.. timing chain is same as most cars needs replacing 80 to 100 k some have made 150k with 5k oil changes front drive shaft was updated .. transfer case has updated parts with lifetime warranty from aftermarket places.. link arms as people mention go bad i mean come on its a 2ton car you can throw around something has to give!!! Air suspension can be a headache but same with others with it... the oil leak when you have to lift the engine is a pain but better seal is available coolant seal again has better seals available .. secondary airintake can clog but not often or at all if you do right things then the engine is bullet proof and powerful ... so get some tools,gloves and do it yourself bit by bit and boom reliable power
Mileage doesn’t really matter, of course lower it is the better chance you’ll have of getting a decent one, but inspection is a must, for example this x5 in the video has already 226k miles and has no issues and i fix plenty of those with half those miles where things fall apart because of lack of maintenance
Zeiten LLC that’s good to hear. How many more miles do you think this one In the video will last? Or whats the usual mileage life on the x5. Thank you so much for replying, really helping me out. I’ve been super skeptical lately because of the problems I hear.
I own a Black Metallic Sapphire BMW X5 E53 2003 3.0D Sport Auto(2926cc, 184HP, 135KW) - And I say it’s the best of all X5 generations, I wasn’t sure about it when I bought it but then I deeply fell in love with this magnificent machine (it’s powerful, strong and reliable just only in one case if don’t allow others to mess with it), I had the bloody Police stopping me absolutely for no reason then they arrested me simply for being quite (because I did nothing wrong and all my paperwork up to date and correct) and they drove my Bemma, later on when they released me and I reunited with my passionate machine, I discovered many issues and problems didn’t exist before and they frankly messed up almost with everything in my reliable powerful machine… etc. also I had some stupid idiot mechanics messed up with it more than fixing it. Anyway I am now in the process of perfecting it again. Finally my answer is Yes indeed without a shadow of a doubt it worth buying a used BMW X5 E53 according to my own experience. (Sorry I forgot to mention that it’s the prettiest of all it’s successors so far by miles.)… if you fancy to see how steady and fast it goes check RUclips videos {( BMW - Speed is a need & a Mobile Phone is handy indeed )} the journey from “Land’s End” to Reading Berkshire captured by my Samsung Galaxy S8+. #***And by the way I don’t have a girlfriend or a wife and no children at all - I had enough very nasty unpleasant experiences with women in the past!. - so please don’t ask why or how!!… so I made a decision to spend the rest of my life single, alone and individual until the day I die and this magnificent, powerful and reliable BMW X5 I own is every Love, Passion And desire in my personal life and it helped me massively to forget a lot of shit, issues and problems. So now it’s my beloved companion for life and it did the perfect job to help me carry on pursuing and chasing my dreams together forever myself and my BMW X5 - One Love, One Dream. - She liberated me when my feet were tightened, shackled up and chained in one place and granted me freedom of movement and allowed me to explore more grounds and landscapes ***# … You may find some spelling mistakes due to software issues in my iPad, but not by me personally... well I got used to this also, but the brightest side is that I am extremely happy and satisfied the way I am now.. Thanks I had to say this even if you think it’s not relevant.
Pertti Ylijukuri that is due regular maintenance of vehicle right you stayed on top of the maintenance for it or previous owner did before you got it or no??
Guys you need to realise that the us models are crap , the European models are far superior especially UK models , this is not just bmw but Mercedes , audi, vw etc.
X5 270KM m62b44tu pulled small planes ... timing chain go of the vanos no problem to solve second car E39 m62b44tu same job done. Here in Europe timingchaon Job 4k euro. If you have golden hands and the tools it's possible to DIY.
e39 528I 1996 330000 kms yesterday i take it to my mechanic to change the waterpump and the clutch and he was stoned he tells me they were from factory original !!! 24 years of road ! just the oil and filter change !!!! bro and my first one had an oil leak i run 40 kms without a single drop of oil in winter time ! i just seal the leak put some oil and it was like nothing happend !!! since there i love bmw e39 and e36 Z3 and E46 compact the golden era of bmw !!! e53 i really want to give it a try but with the 3.0 DIESEL
DOOR HANDLES on the outside of this car are the worst! I actually sold my last X5 for that factor alone. I replaced 6 or 7 exterior door handles on that truck in the almost 300k miles it had on it. There was a week or so we had only one working door handle on our car because 3 others were broken at the same time. I absolutely despise the exterior door handles on this model. Pretty much everything else on this car was awesome.
I have a 03 530i with the M54 engine. It started smoking excessively. I was gonna have the CCV fixed.I had the oil changed with syn oil. the smoking stopped after about 1 week. Dunno what happened but happy :). It had about 128K miles when it happened. i now have 135K miles and the smoking has not returned.
Before you decide to buy one you have to ask the most important question: Am I going to do the work or do I have to pay someone to do it? If you can't do it and money is an issue but you still want this model then get the 3.0d or 3.0i. If you got money to spend get the 4.4i. If you have money to burn then skip the 4.6 and go directly for the 4.8i. Back then the 4.6 was an option but nowadays I see no reason to buy this particular model. Worst mileage of them all while maintenance will cost the same as the 4.8i.
I have an 2001 e 53 3.0l i , great car!!! I understand the pasion , the driving position , the sensation , but man , a money pit , 4k spent last month in timing chain , valves , sparkplugs , and coils and hoses , and .....now it won t start on the first key , any ideas ??
Great video, I'm going to look at an 04 4.4 with 64k. I will check everything you talked about. I'm confused how to check the valve seals. Please help 😊
Depends on condition of items and when they have been replaced before, but standard things to look at would be valve cover gasket, oil filter housing gasket, crank case vent valve kit (with all 4 hoses), look out for front drive shaft failure, might be a good time to replace fuel pump and fuel filter, cooling system such as water pump with thermostat, expansion tank, check coolant hoses, also coolant transfer pipes under intake manifold, i can keep going😂 but definitely need to know history of repairs and just inspect those components
Tim privet! A chto tu dumaesh o termostate na N62. Mnogie govorat chto vse problemu iz za 105C. Stavish termostat na 90C i problemu s maslosemnumi kolpochkami i prokladkami klapanuh krushok, patrubkami sistemu ohlagdenia uhodat?
не поможет, у всех прокладок есть свой срок службы, люди пока не научились делать ничего вечного. Если температуру опустить то масло прогреваться до рабочей температуры не будет что тоже ничего хорошего
Hi 2005 BMW X5 first time owner vehicle is a 3.0L with 221,000km on engine soon to be installing 6 ignition coils 6 spark plugs, valve cover and gaskets. Other light on dash is exclamation triangle and the (4x4) circle light I do not know what these are or how serious the issue is. PLEASE HELP.
@@Zeiten can this vehicle drive in rear wheel drive by removing fuse for that servotronic motor, if no, will driving the vehicle with that transfer case motor issue cause serious damage?
Troll Yusef Hunter's The New Home & Travel Channel what did you do to correct coolant issue of it running in side engine...cracked block blown head gasket???? Or u swapped engines? Or you just sold it or junked it...
Troll Yusef Hunter's The New Home & Travel Channel The M62 is the greatest engine ever built by BMW. It was used in the e39 540i, e38 740i, Range Rover HSE 03-05, and the Bentley Arnage 98-09. V8 engines were never supposed to be "cheap" to maintain and im proud to say the powerplant of my BMW was selected by Bentley for almost a decade. Its a powerful engine that requires some attention every 50k miles or so and that doesn't bother me one bit because my 4 door sedan can chase down a Porsche turbo on the way to the grocery store.
Russian Mafia GF! That's great as long as you don't puss her off,Bro! Yep your right about another thing our X5 is one of the best driving and feeling vehicles I've ever driven! And I've driven more than one or 2 vehicles in my day. But for a hundred thousand freaking dollars those rigs should last like a gdam Toyota or better! I just did the oil thermmostat gaskit ok its under the alternator bracket and seals a hole in the block for the oil to get out to the optional cooler! Its freaking ridiculous ya gdam Baverians! The raduous on that o ring style gasket can't stand up to the heat! Here's the deal its basically a freaking remote!!! You can put it ANYWHERE!!! WHERE DO THEY DECIDE TO PUT IT??? BEHIND THE FREAKING ALTERNATOR BRACKET PLUS PUNCH A HOLE IN THE SIDE OF THE BLOCK ! So its a 5 dollar part and anywhere from 1800 to 2200 to have a shop do it! Why you ask....there is like 7 freaking bolts that hold the alt bracket to the block! Yes 7! All of which are a buger in there own way,but the last one in the back is nearly impossible just short of pull in the motor! It took me a month! Of working on it when I could stand it! Cost a grand to rent a Chevy Malibu for the month and I'm still a thousand saved in having shop do it!!!!! Grrr=r BMW SHOULD HAVE TO FIX THERE DESIGN FUCK UPS FOR FREE! RECALL IT! YOU BUILT IT!!! Eatter
I would like to thank you for your video I am already bought it and Glad to hear about it from you and would like to add some extra things to make it nice and beautiful I would like to talk to you asap
Hi Tim my x52002 e53 3.0i 218k miles had inlet manifold explode rebuilt and has been fine up till about 3 months ago I have a fault always coming up and the car has no power I through it could be CCV as miss fire cylinder 5 with fule cut off and i just can't seem to fix the problems I did a CCV delete and installed catch can but have gone back to CCV still have miss fire new spark plugs its got any help would be appreciated thanks Scott in the UK
Well with direct misfire like first thing i would check is ignition coil, swap 1st and 5th cylinder coils, if the code still present in 5th then swap fuel injector from any cylinder to 5th considering you have new spark plugs
Zeiten LLC hi I have done that it’s a new set of injectors as inlet manifold exploded last year moved coils and checked compression all good but still have miss fire 🔥
all vehicles have their set of problems. Name one that doesn't. I love my e53, I don't have problem with it. Plus I feel like Greek god driving it!! You just got yours from a bad lot!!!
Tim, do you know of any shops in NYC area for BMW (X5) maintenance and or repair? I go to a good shop now, but seems they are charging an arm an a leg most times. Also does engine oil really make a difference, specifically Castrol Syn VS. LiquiMolly ?
Don't really know any shops there, castor edge is proven to be very good for bmws and liqui molly as well, so i would say no you won't fell any difference
Tech trago just get whatever full synthetic 5w 30 is on sale at Walmart or AutoZone,Pepboys etc.. makes no difference as long as it's full synthetic and proper weight for your climate. Mine has 240k miles engine is still running smoothly
well, i recommend servicing transmission every 60k miles and do regular, but in case of this car it wasn't serviced for 150k miles and fluid change potentially could do more harm than good so i'll just wait and see, right now the car is at 220k miles still no issues with transmission
@@deusvultelect3389 the friction of the old fluid might be higher than a clean new one which can cause transmission to slip, it is 50/50 chance, it might get better or worse, but if you always change transmission fluid every 60k miles lets say it will be fine
@@rafaelbohorquez9134 yes manufacturer claims that it is lifetime fluid in there but how long is "lifetime"? is it 10 years or 15 or may be it s just 5, and what happens after that? do you replace transmission? in order to keep your transmission going without problems servicing it every 60k miles is the best option.
I’ve never heard anyone speak so true about this car it is so good to you when working when it breaks down it hurts your head or pockets
I have a 04 X5 4.4l, love it, 140K, runs great, no leaks, I take care of it, retired BMW tech of 33 years.
I'm looking at getting one 2005 n62 with 89k n the clock, would u say it's a good choice?
Do you like to work on them?
I have the exact same one, have driven around the country in it without a problem, needed new tyres and coolant but that's it, unlike you i had no experience with them but i love it.
@@BurritoSenor how much you paid?
I’m looking to buy 2006 E53 3.0i with 150k miles, you think this is a good choice?
Had a moment to peruse RUclips and learn more about the x5 4.8is that I've own for some time now. It is good to have some inside information on what I've experienced over the years and what may come. My x5 has 153K miles. No it's not a vehicle I drive everyday but it is a vehicle that when I am ready to travel it's ready to go. Despite the maintenance cost over the last five years, I got to admit... it beats going out buying a new vehicle. It continues to handle very well. And I must add, I stop taking my X5 to the BMW service dealer long ago. I found a local reputable foreign car auto service (Peak Auto - Apex NC) that has been my diamond in the rough.... and keeps my vehicle up-to-date. Yet... we are still looking for an occasional leak from time to time. Other than its red color, body style, custom running boards, and mag rims, ....three years ago, I got rid of the navigation\sound system and had the Kenwood Sound System installed with all the bells and whistles of today automobile systems (it is sweeter than ever). It is practically a brand new car still with tremendous power and handling.
thanks for this info as im planning to buy an old bmw x6 cos it s my dream car but i dont also want to spend a lot money. Im going for the 3 liter for less fuel consumption. Maintaining the car is definitely the way to give this beautiful car a longer life.
@@MrHellrider9 Note if not a well kept car, the value drops like crazy. If I had not had a reasonable certified mechanic, I would have given up on the vehicle. As a gift, I gave me beautiful X5 to my 40 year old son. The vehicle was totaled six months ago...bummer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@rufuscredle9222 most people owns this car in norway have service history so i will rely on that. Hopefully i will enjoy the car long enough without spending too much on it.
@@MrHellrider9 I would go with the 3.0i over the 4.4i I own both.
Maybe is ok if kept up with every service in Europe 👍
I've had my 2005 4.4 v8 for 5 yrs. I love it. Keep it serviced and never had a problem. 220000ks on the clock.
Just bought 03 x5 3.0i with only 90k miles! Every thing works , Love it .
Great engine ! Just make sure you do prevention maintance such as cooling components. Mine has 245K miles same engine transmission
me too. i hope its good
the BMW X5 3.0i is just to slow for me I would go with the V8, I have never heard of them valve stem issues he was talking about but they do have that timing chain guide problem, he says that the cooling system is bad on the V8 but yet on the 3.0 it's the same thing. there are plastic coolant lines running under the intake that go bad.
@@anthonyk i bought it with a LPG conversion and it runs good. Not the same power as with petrol but still better for the pocket.
The McMan cool
I have a 2005 BMW X5 E53 4.8iS V8 automatic, I've converted it to run on LPG and it's so much better than petrol and no loss of power or performance, ive replaced battery, ignition coils, front brake discs and pads, new rear lamps, serviced the front and rear diffs, new xtrons head unit and a new id4motion instrument cluster, just changed my timing chain, 4 new 20 inch tyres, steering components changed, rear components replaced too, my X5 4.8iS V8 is an absolute beast and will only go up in value as it's a sought after vehicle.
Great video Tim. I am going to buy a 2006 BMW X5 with 77K miles on it for my daughter a 6 cylinder black on black. Crazy because all of the amenities in today's cars this truck still has it. Thanks for your time and wisdom
thats why it's CRAP, get an x3.
Tim I own a Lemans Blue Metallic 4.8L X5 2004. I love this car more than any other. The key for my car is Amsoil oil and genuine BMW oil filters. It runs like a champ. I paid $4800 it's like a race car. Loud n Fast but comfort. Panoramic glass roof. Mine came with phoenix gold amps and crossovers, like 800 watts. Oh and the fat rear tires and the 355hp. I blow mustang gts out of the water. Cars got mad attitude
I'm thinking about getting a 2000 the lady has a good price on it and low miles but I heard that these are crap what do you think and have you had any problems with yours
Still running? Not
'06 Lemans 4.8iS here as well! Love it
I've had an 05 4.4 with sport package for the last 5 years and now have 95k miles on it. Doesn't leak at all, doesn't burn oil and still handles great. The only item I replaced was the water pump- Under $500....If people don't maintain their vehicles, then yes, you pay.
True, once in awhile you can find a good example of v8 engine as well as the worst falling apart 3.0 engine
I bought a rare Le Mans Bleu 2004 E53 with the 4.8is. I am brown but shaved head and when I drive this is amazing feels so powerful and sounds amazing. The Russians love it when I am driving this they call me 'The Brown Russian".
I drove a 2006 E53 with the Inline 6 and the manual transmission. The engine wasn't "fast" but was more than enough for this car. What it lacked in low-end torque, it made up above 3k RPM. But the thing about the I6 is that it's by far the most reliable engine in this car. The manual transmission is very good in these cars, and easy to drive smoothly. Only "bad" part was the fuel economy because I got 22- 23 MPG with mostly highway driving.
I have a 2003 BMW X5 3.0 and absolutely love it except for the repair bills. Rebuilt transmission cost $5K at the dealership as it had to come from Germany as none were available domestically. Next was oil pan gasket at a cost of $2K at a local BMW mechanic I found. Replace moon roof cover $750. Replace drivers seat control $700. etc etc etc These huge cost came staggered over 2018. Easy to get trapped into this money pit once you start sinking money into it. My rational is cheaper than buying a new one plus I love it.
Well no crap you went to the dealership. That’s your fault as I’m pretty sure you can find a good independent mechanic shop in your area for 50% less of expense. I got a 04 X5 and only spent less than $5k for all maintenance (including my transmission).
Wow. Very informative! I live in Chicago. I have a 2005 X5 4.8is. I love my Imola Red truck. I bought it used about 5yrs ago. My truck is drinking oil. I was told it is a Value Stem leak issue. I don't have $$ to fix so for now just keeping oil in it. My suspension kept falling so i did conversion.
I has no hesitation to buy used X5 E53 M54 after watching this. Thanks Tim.
I have a 2003 X5 with the M54 3.0 and I love it. I drive alot of e46's so the engine is very familiar and easier to work on because you have more room.
If you buy E53 4.8is for 6-7k and put in it even 10k for all repairs (complete rebuilt engine + transmission), you get to drive a 360HP, $100k truck next 200k miles for less than 20k. I would say that is a good deal. I bought one 3 years ago and still no major issues and saved $5k on a side because i know something big is going to fail but i do not know when and what. So if you want to save money, buy Honda Civic. And if you want to get a lot of car for a good price go with the V8 which also has therapeutic influence on the driver since you forget about all of your worries when you start that engine. Not cheap but would recommend if your budget is around 15k and you plan on keeping it for next 100-200k miles. And yes, you have to be a DIY guy.
I agree with you, had mine for 1,5 year now. 04 Sapphire Black 4.8is E53. No major problems, only usual wear and tear like all other cars. I use LEMFÖRDER parts, half the price BMW charges. Only thing is you should do an wheel alignment at a mechanic when changing caster, camber, etc. Other than that it's a great car. And IMO a rather easy DIY car to work on
I only recommend buying one of these if you enjoy working on your own vehicle. If you are planning on getting a mechanic get something else and Audi's are worst
Giggidygiggidy12 brotha i'm now working on my own lol 06 E53 M54B30 X5 Titansilber Metallic i got few things to check on it plus do head gasket change new water pump etc test my DME computer as well...so my work is cut out for me to save bunch of money.
@@albeee8030 how’d you go ?
Great information!
I just bought a 2006 BMW x5 3.0i 124,000 and I love the the car. It feels like driving a tank.
I just hope not to have any big issues anytime soon. I'll look you up in Redondo Beach.
Thanks for the video I own a 2003 x5 forest green 3.0 I love it got 174,000 runs like a beast
That's a rare color not sure we got that one in the states
Yes we did, it's called Oxford Green II Metallic code 430. Then later Highland Green, Grey-Green and Olivine Green. I had a 2001 Oxford Green sport for years.
Great vid! I’m from the UK an just bought a 2004 x5 3.0 petrol with only 77k miles an I love it
Congratulations, good choice
Thanks for the info. I'm gonna get one as a winter counterpart to my e46
VSS job does not cost $3k. All BMWs will cost money, you want a vehicle that never needs maintenance go buy a soul-less toyota. E53 3.0i is a nice vehicle, but has zero balls. Sure the M54 is easy to work on but from my experience the N62 is just as easy. I would say the M62 chain guides is worse than the VSS. I've owned a 4.6iS and currently daily a 4.8iS. Best SUV I've ever owned.
VSS does not cost 3000.00 dollars you're right, it cost more than that.
MLA Automotive I’ve seen people charge 1,500-2,500. 🤷🏻♂️
@@Enthusiast_Plus Well, unless a shop that is cutting corners, or perhaps and friend of a friend. But anything less 2500 you're asking for trouble. It is not difficult, rather lots of careful work, nevertheless. Dealers want 5000.00 in TN.
@@mlaautomotivellc9327 nah I found a guy who charges $1600 for it. Really depends on the type of mechanic who’s willing to help you save $$$.
@@trustyoungpierre9959 Well, if you're in business and willing to give your work away, that's on that mechanic. But keep in mind that it shows 33 hrs labor on a 2003 745i
Bought a used 05 E53 3.0 Sport Imola Red just finished up coolant repairs and coils plugs trans service, transfer case service. Being a technician helps me parts aren’t too expensive . The 3.0 def needs more oomph !
DUDE I ADMIRE YOU'RE SKILLS AND AMBITION. GREAT INFO!!. STAY HUMBLE BROTHER MAN .
Thank you
Valve stem seals is not that bad an issue if you don’t chose to fix it though. Sure your car will smoke if it sits idle for a while, but all that’s happening is a little bit of oil is passing through the worn seals and dripping onto the manifold. The smoke this causes comes out your exhaust. I had a 4.4 and the VSS’s were worn, but it never smoked while driving normally, and performance was never reduced.
Paul McPherson
Worn valve guide seals also cause high crank case pressures. High crank case pressures increase oil gasket failure. They start to leak oil everywhere after a while.
Jeff Hackett eventually, yes, but you can get a fair amount of mileage before that happens. Most VSS leaks are minor. My X5 only ever smoked when left to sit on Tickover for 20 minutes or more. Admittedly that was early stages though, so obviously if someone has had the issue for a long time, it’s going to get worse.
Thank you Tim! I can agree w most all of it, but one thing you forgot to mention is all the little things that seem to break all at once and then have a domino affect to make your life very difficult if you don’t stay on it right away. Also it doesn’t handle like a typical SUV, doesn’t do rough roads or even having firewood in the back well. You can feel it’s awkward w the little extra weight. It is a good car but I wish I knew it wasn’t really an SUV ;)
BMW branded the X5 as a Sport Activity Vehicle (SAV) rather than an SUV, to emphasize its on-road ability despite its size.
Finding one that has been well taken care of is extremely difficult, because the ones that are cheap and are for sale are cared by 3rd or 4th owners who don't spend any extra money on maintaining their vehicle. For those 3rd or 4th owners that do maintain, they use cheap Chinese aftermarket parts and cheap oils, that either ruin the car's performance or destroy the car.
Just got myself an 3.0 experience is awesome but found out control arms are worn off and needs replacement (which kinds of upsets me). This video is awesome! prepares me for possible scenarios and cost so i can enjoy my ride better.
Water pump and thermostat is a easy job on this car...
I understand why you would want to be a BMW mechanic...not so much a BMW owner
Great video, very informative. I wanted to pick up a v8 but I think I’ll go v6 I wanted a daily I think it it would be best.
Do you advice buying a clean 2006 x5 3.0 engine not diesel ? Thanks for the video
Yes, yes it is worth buying! #Fact
Thanks Tim this is by far one of the best videos I have seen about the X5 so far !!! you were thorough very informative and you talked slow which was great when there's a lot of details there that somebody that's a new owner like myself doesn't always understand but thank you for that !!! I recently purchased a 2006 BMW X5 with a hundred and seventy-four thousand miles on it ...... I was looking for any videos I can find on basic maintenance and what things go wrong and what I should look for if I plan on keeping this vehicle right side door won't open from the outside the sunroof doesn't open or closed the shade is stuck open.... one more thing the armrest top opens but the bottom doesn't open the little latche. .. is broken so God knows what I'll find in there if I ever get it open I don't want to break anything so I just left it.... until maybe I find a little more information on how to fix this minor dilemma all in all everything runs good seems like maybe I might need a little front-end work though cuz it seems to clunk a little bit whenever I hit a pothole which are everywhere in Upstate New York right now..... thanks again for your wonderful informative video :)
Good job but need to mention the constant velocity joint boots on the front axles. They are often cracked and slinging grease when we see them. Cheap boot cost but you have to remove the front brakes and axles to get at them which is expensive. Always check those rubber boots when looking to purchase.
you are absolutely right, forgot to mention cv boots
Great video...would like to see u do a video on the 2nd generation x5. Looking at one of those and would like to have a video with good estimates and possible problems.
Cost isnt much different if you do it yourself Labour is the cost with the v8 and the things he mentioned e.g. stem seals there is a replacement part that doesn't go bad.. timing chain is same as most cars needs replacing 80 to 100 k some have made 150k with 5k oil changes front drive shaft was updated .. transfer case has updated parts with lifetime warranty from aftermarket places.. link arms as people mention go bad i mean come on its a 2ton car you can throw around something has to give!!! Air suspension can be a headache but same with others with it... the oil leak when you have to lift the engine is a pain but better seal is available coolant seal again has better seals available .. secondary airintake can clog but not often or at all if you do right things then the engine is bullet proof and powerful ... so get some tools,gloves and do it yourself bit by bit and boom reliable power
Hi there, i thinking of buying a 2006 x5 with 64,000 KM , im in love with the model but afraid of breaking out , what do you recomend ? thank you
I have the m62 :’( at 122k miles
So far its been okay aside from the usual maintenance and replacements
M62 is not that bad, way better than n62, keep it running strong😉🙌
Cool vid man i have3.0DIESEL x6 08 plate may need advice about a COUPLE of things if you dont mind james
Amazing video. I’m looking at a 2003 X5 3.0L with 101,000 miles on it. This sold me.
Thank you, inspect carefully anyways before buying
Zeiten LLC what do you think of the 2006 X5 3.0L? One with 150,000 miles specifically.
Mileage doesn’t really matter, of course lower it is the better chance you’ll have of getting a decent one, but inspection is a must, for example this x5 in the video has already 226k miles and has no issues and i fix plenty of those with half those miles where things fall apart because of lack of maintenance
Zeiten LLC that’s good to hear. How many more miles do you think this one In the video will last? Or whats the usual mileage life on the x5. Thank you so much for replying, really helping me out. I’ve been super skeptical lately because of the problems I hear.
Zeiten LLC I know you said the mileage doesn’t really matter but you know what I’m saying as far as the engine life?
I own a Black Metallic Sapphire BMW X5 E53 2003 3.0D Sport Auto(2926cc, 184HP, 135KW) - And I say it’s the best of all X5 generations, I wasn’t sure about it when I bought it but then I deeply fell in love with this magnificent machine (it’s powerful, strong and reliable just only in one case if don’t allow others to mess with it), I had the bloody Police stopping me absolutely for no reason then they arrested me simply for being quite (because I did nothing wrong and all my paperwork up to date and correct) and they drove my Bemma, later on when they released me and I reunited with my passionate machine, I discovered many issues and problems didn’t exist before and they frankly messed up almost with everything in my reliable powerful machine… etc. also I had some stupid idiot mechanics messed up with it more than fixing it. Anyway I am now in the process of perfecting it again. Finally my answer is Yes indeed without a shadow of a doubt it worth buying a used BMW X5 E53 according to my own experience. (Sorry I forgot to mention that it’s the prettiest of all it’s successors so far by miles.)… if you fancy to see how steady and fast it goes check RUclips videos {( BMW - Speed is a need & a Mobile Phone is handy indeed )} the journey from “Land’s End” to Reading Berkshire captured by my Samsung Galaxy S8+. #***And by the way I don’t have a girlfriend or a wife and no children at all - I had enough very nasty unpleasant experiences with women in the past!. - so please don’t ask why or how!!… so I made a decision to spend the rest of my life single, alone and individual until the day I die and this magnificent, powerful and reliable BMW X5 I own is every Love, Passion And desire in my personal life and it helped me massively to forget a lot of shit, issues and problems. So now it’s my beloved companion for life and it did the perfect job to help me carry on pursuing and chasing my dreams together forever myself and my BMW X5 - One Love, One Dream. - She liberated me when my feet were tightened, shackled up and chained in one place and granted me freedom of movement and allowed me to explore more grounds and landscapes ***# … You may find some spelling mistakes due to software issues in my iPad, but not by me personally... well I got used to this also, but the brightest side is that I am extremely happy and satisfied the way I am now.. Thanks I had to say this even if you think it’s not relevant.
All the details you need to know before buying thanks.
Brilliant video Tim.
Great video. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Timing chain on the v8 will set u back $3000-4000
not if you give the car away
True
Or do it yourself for way less and when I say way less like 500 quid
I have 2003 X5 with 3.0 l diesel engine and nothing problem even 400 000 km (250 000 miles)
Pertti Ylijukuri that is due regular maintenance of vehicle right you stayed on top of the maintenance for it or previous owner did before you got it or no??
How often do you change ypur time chain?!
Guys you need to realise that the us models are crap , the European models are far superior especially UK models , this is not just bmw but Mercedes , audi, vw etc.
HOW ABOUT THE 3.0l engine?
Master Mechanic, good one
X5 270KM m62b44tu pulled small planes ... timing chain go of the vanos no problem to solve second car E39 m62b44tu same job done. Here in Europe timingchaon Job 4k euro.
If you have golden hands and the tools it's possible to DIY.
e39 528I 1996 330000 kms yesterday i take it to my mechanic to change the waterpump and the clutch and he was stoned he tells me they were from factory original !!! 24 years of road ! just the oil and filter change !!!! bro and my first one had an oil leak i run 40 kms without a single drop of oil in winter time ! i just seal the leak put some oil and it was like nothing happend !!! since there i love bmw e39 and e36 Z3 and E46 compact the golden era of bmw !!! e53 i really want to give it a try but with the 3.0 DIESEL
DOOR HANDLES on the outside of this car are the worst! I actually sold my last X5 for that factor alone. I replaced 6 or 7 exterior door handles on that truck in the almost 300k miles it had on it. There was a week or so we had only one working door handle on our car because 3 others were broken at the same time. I absolutely despise the exterior door handles on this model. Pretty much everything else on this car was awesome.
I have a 03 530i with the M54 engine. It started smoking excessively. I was gonna have the CCV fixed.I had the oil changed with syn oil. the smoking stopped after about 1 week. Dunno what happened but happy :). It had about 128K miles when it happened. i now have 135K miles and the smoking has not returned.
This car only uses synthetic oil, never conventional
@@rafaelbohorquez9134 i had just bought the car. You think it had non-syn oil ?
Before you decide to buy one you have to ask the most important question:
Am I going to do the work or do I have to pay someone to do it?
If you can't do it and money is an issue but you still want this model then get the 3.0d or 3.0i. If you got money to spend get the 4.4i. If you have money to burn then skip the 4.6 and go directly for the 4.8i. Back then the 4.6 was an option but nowadays I see no reason to buy this particular model. Worst mileage of them all while maintenance will cost the same as the 4.8i.
bro honestly great video.u should do for new bmws like e90 e60 f10 f30 etc especially regarding maintainence and repairs of the engine.n54 n55 etc
thank you, i will whenever i have time
Can fix valve stem seals yourself for $300 including tool rental. I'd take valve stem seal problems over timing chain issues any day. Btw, nice V-neck
Such a great video, thanks !!
Very good info and video thank you so much.
I have an 2001 e 53 3.0l i , great car!!! I understand the pasion , the driving position , the sensation , but man , a money pit , 4k spent last month in timing chain , valves , sparkplugs , and coils and hoses , and .....now it won t start on the first key , any ideas ??
I got me the v6 best engine simple great video
What V6?
What about the 3.0 turbo diésel engine??
Ivan R. Vasileff did the USA get those engines?
@@livndays45 mmmmm it seems they did not..
I have one it has 260 hp i tuned it a little bit
So, you're saying don't buy a X5, especially an M62. Got it! Thnx!
I’m planing to buy a BMW 2009 Xdrive 3.0d with 131k odometer. Price U$8700 Is it a good price/choice?
Man you are the best out there, keep up the good job, a lot of encouragements from London!
thanks, glad to be helpful
Great video, thank you.
Thank you - great info
Thank you friend. God bless you in Jesuscristo 👍😎
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Great video, I'm going to look at an 04 4.4 with 64k. I will check everything you talked about. I'm confused how to check the valve seals. Please help 😊
Just let it idle for about 30 mins and then step on the gas if there is no smoke your valve stem seal are in good shape for now
@@Zeiten What's the scoop with the 2015 535i xdrive, and the 2015 X xdrive35i Plz n thks!
What is the most reliable year for one of these?
Hey can you tell me all the important maintenance that needs to be done on a 06 BMW X5 (m54 engine) that just reached 200K ?
Depends on condition of items and when they have been replaced before, but standard things to look at would be valve cover gasket, oil filter housing gasket, crank case vent valve kit (with all 4 hoses), look out for front drive shaft failure, might be a good time to replace fuel pump and fuel filter, cooling system such as water pump with thermostat, expansion tank, check coolant hoses, also coolant transfer pipes under intake manifold, i can keep going😂 but definitely need to know history of repairs and just inspect those components
Tim privet! A chto tu dumaesh o termostate na N62. Mnogie govorat chto vse problemu iz za 105C. Stavish termostat na 90C i problemu s maslosemnumi kolpochkami i prokladkami klapanuh krushok, patrubkami sistemu ohlagdenia uhodat?
не поможет, у всех прокладок есть свой срок службы, люди пока не научились делать ничего вечного. Если температуру опустить то масло прогреваться до рабочей температуры не будет что тоже ничего хорошего
Hi 2005 BMW X5 first time owner vehicle is a 3.0L with 221,000km on engine soon to be installing 6 ignition coils 6 spark plugs, valve cover and gaskets. Other light on dash is exclamation triangle and the (4x4) circle light I do not know what these are or how serious the issue is. PLEASE HELP.
Most likely failed servotronic motor, its bolted onto transfer case
@@Zeiten is this an expensive repair in Canadian funds or American
@@Zeiten can this vehicle drive in rear wheel drive by removing fuse for that servotronic motor, if no, will driving the vehicle with that transfer case motor issue cause serious damage?
Great video 💯
how is the X5 4.4i V8 engine? I just bought a 2006. I had an X5 2005 before that had serious coolant issues leaking inside of the engine.
Troll Yusef Hunter's The New Home & Travel Channel what did you do to correct coolant issue of it running in side engine...cracked block blown head gasket???? Or u swapped engines? Or you just sold it or junked it...
Troll Yusef Hunter's The New Home & Travel Channel The M62 is the greatest engine ever built by BMW. It was used in the e39 540i, e38 740i, Range Rover HSE 03-05, and the Bentley Arnage 98-09. V8 engines were never supposed to be "cheap" to maintain and im proud to say the powerplant of my BMW was selected by Bentley for almost a decade. Its a powerful engine that requires some attention every 50k miles or so and that doesn't bother me one bit because my 4 door sedan can chase down a Porsche turbo on the way to the grocery store.
I have a 04 4.4i v8, EVERY MONTH IT HAS A NEW PROBLEM.
what he's trying to say is poor people dnt buy this car 😄 what a load of BS. I been driving these cars for years, never had any problems.
V8 or 6 cylinder ?
Hi is it the same for x3si2007
I have an 09 and still have all of these problems. Everything from leaks to water pump and wiper pumps leaks.
Men Munroe my brother has an 08 and going threw the same thing
If you find any mechanic to do the oil pan gasket for $700 get it done. I haven't found any reputable for less than $1200
Russian Mafia GF! That's great as long as you don't puss her off,Bro! Yep your right about another thing our X5 is one of the best driving and feeling vehicles I've ever driven! And I've driven more than one or 2 vehicles in my day. But for a hundred thousand freaking dollars those rigs should last like a gdam Toyota or better! I just did the oil thermmostat gaskit ok its under the alternator bracket and seals a hole in the block for the oil to get out to the optional cooler! Its freaking ridiculous ya gdam Baverians! The raduous on that o ring style gasket can't stand up to the heat! Here's the deal its basically a freaking remote!!! You can put it ANYWHERE!!! WHERE DO THEY DECIDE TO PUT IT??? BEHIND THE FREAKING ALTERNATOR BRACKET PLUS PUNCH A HOLE IN THE SIDE OF THE BLOCK ! So its a 5 dollar part and anywhere from 1800 to 2200 to have a shop do it! Why you ask....there is like 7 freaking bolts that hold the alt bracket to the block! Yes 7! All of which are a buger in there own way,but the last one in the back is nearly impossible just short of pull in the motor! It took me a month! Of working on it when I could stand it! Cost a grand to rent a Chevy Malibu for the month and I'm still a thousand saved in having shop do it!!!!! Grrr=r BMW SHOULD HAVE TO FIX THERE DESIGN FUCK UPS FOR FREE! RECALL IT! YOU BUILT IT!!!
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I love this video
I would like to thank you for your video
I am already bought it and Glad to hear about it from you and would like to add some extra things to make it nice and beautiful
I would like to talk to you asap
Do you think a 3.0 5spd would hold up to towing a drift car??? Amazing video quality btw
sure it would, it can tow up to 5000 l, thank you
I'm assuming you mean the 5-speed manual, then yes. The I6 and manual is a bulletproof combination.
Hi Tim my x52002 e53 3.0i 218k miles had inlet manifold explode rebuilt and has been fine up till about 3 months ago I have a fault always coming up and the car has no power I through it could be CCV as miss fire cylinder 5 with fule cut off and i just can't seem to fix the problems I did a CCV delete and installed catch can but have gone back to CCV still have miss fire new spark plugs its got
any help would be appreciated thanks Scott in the UK
Well with direct misfire like first thing i would check is ignition coil, swap 1st and 5th cylinder coils, if the code still present in 5th then swap fuel injector from any cylinder to 5th considering you have new spark plugs
Zeiten LLC hi I have done that it’s a new set of injectors as inlet manifold exploded last year moved coils and checked compression all good but still have miss fire 🔥
Check wiring on coil and injector, especially pins inside connectors
people like him recommend you get a toyota or honda
Sorry is a cuestión is it the same for x3 si 2007
Different cars, different engines also
Great sharing. How about x5 in Diesel turbo engine inline 6?
Thanks, don’t really have much to say about diesels I don’t work with them at all
@@Zeiten I’m looking to buy 2006 E53 3.0i with 150k miles, you think this is a good choice?
Every car requires inspection, get proper pre purchase inspection
Thank you bro
you are very welcome
If a 2004 X5 has only 100,000 miles, how long do you think I have until I have a major repair problem??
it all depends on how it was maintained sometimes cars with 250k miles are way in better shape than with 100k
You should do preventative repair to avoid major problems. cooling system and hoses ect...
Which is the best v6 3.0 or sv8 4.4?
01-06
Watch the video
Can these problems be detected with an obd2 tool?
Mostly not, all the leaks and condition of cooling system are totally mechanical as well as driveshafts and transfer case
all vehicles have their set of problems. Name one that doesn't. I love my e53, I don't have problem with it. Plus I feel like Greek god driving it!! You just got yours from a bad lot!!!
Lexus
KIM JONG UN oh yeah? A friend going through a tranny sensor nightmare with IS250.
muito bonito carro tenho uma v8 4.4 sensacional
loves this cars, my dream car
Tim, do you know of any shops in NYC area for BMW (X5) maintenance and or repair? I go to a good shop now, but seems they are charging an arm an a leg most times. Also does engine oil really make a difference, specifically Castrol Syn VS. LiquiMolly ?
Don't really know any shops there, castor edge is proven to be very good for bmws and liqui molly as well, so i would say no you won't fell any difference
Tech trago just get whatever full synthetic 5w 30 is on sale at Walmart or AutoZone,Pepboys etc.. makes no difference as long as it's full synthetic and proper weight for your climate. Mine has 240k miles engine is still running smoothly
no diesel engine？
not in US
I find it odd that you promote servicing but yet you dont maintain the transmission fluids. Thank you for the video.
well, i recommend servicing transmission every 60k miles and do regular, but in case of this car it wasn't serviced for 150k miles and fluid change potentially could do more harm than good so i'll just wait and see, right now the car is at 220k miles still no issues with transmission
@@Zeiten what do you mean by doing more harm to the transmission by changing it???
@@deusvultelect3389 the friction of the old fluid might be higher than a clean new one which can cause transmission to slip, it is 50/50 chance, it might get better or worse, but if you always change transmission fluid every 60k miles lets say it will be fine
@@Zeiten This is true but is also true that BMW has a seal transmission and is not listed on schedule maintenance
@@rafaelbohorquez9134 yes manufacturer claims that it is lifetime fluid in there but how long is "lifetime"? is it 10 years or 15 or may be it s just 5, and what happens after that? do you replace transmission? in order to keep your transmission going without problems servicing it every 60k miles is the best option.
Great video.
Are u anywhere near NJ ??? Would love for you to check my fuel pressure issue!!! I speak Russian too :)
No, we are servicing Los Angeles area only
m62 is the v8 engine right `?
would you buy one with 280000km done? 3.0l
If it’s cheap enough