One of the best car reviews I've watched. Joe I hope you don't lose your enthusiasm as you become more famous and more experienced in this RUclips review game. It's what makes you unique amongst care reviewers. It's as if you woke up one Christmas morning and was given a gift for a day to drive a dream car, that's how it seems every review and that enthusiasm is infectious. Don't lose it.....well done
Hi Joe - my Dad just changed his nicely specced G30 520d M Sport into a very highly specced 530d xDrive - the latter is a beast of a car - it’s amazing how differently they drive!
Joe Achilles Hi Joe, Do you recommend the 520d, enough power? Now i have the 318d f31 143ps, 2 adults and 3 kids this is not normal. First i was going for the 530e but 57000€ standard, i can take for that price almost a full option 520d.. Kind regards Tunc
Joe. Really good video. Laughed with you when you tried gesture control and said "maybe I don't have it turned on". Really glad you've been recognised for your efforts to date. Happy for you!
I’ve had five 3 series and one 520D - I’ve just bought a 2018 530D and omg it’s out of this world…….the engine alone will make you melt. So folks move from a 3 series to a 5 in my opinion it’s a night and day move……especially if you do a few miles per year.
I have a love/hate relationship with your videos. I love them and love watching them, but hate the fact they make me want to go and buy one! Have a good new year Joe and see you next year!
top video. Getting better and better and more professional. Feels like listening to a friend on your videos rather than some random talking at you which in my opinion puts you in a league ahead of other youtubers. Keep it up
I be heard a few complaints about X drive. I was impressed with the hill climb. really thought I was going to see slip. totally right about sitting in the seats, and not on them. Nice one Joe. Also glad you put it in sports mode.
Good review. Gave us more than googleable facts that all the other reviews do. In fact, this is the best review out there right now no bs. I am thinking of getting this car so have watched about a dozen or so.
Yes, I really must comment here, because your video is so good ! Your test drive and the clear, understandable commentary you provide, in addition to the many details you furnish, make this video one of the very, very, best on the new BMW 5 Series on RUclips; and I've watched very many of them, some several times over. Thanks a lot for something really well done !! _______________
Cheers Greg glad you appreciate it man! It took me a couple of days to edit, but fairly happy with the final result. This is the only press launch BMW UK have invited me on, I really hope I get on more soon... Cheers & thanks again for the kind words! Joe
Eagerly waited for this one and it was worth every second of watching. Got to see great insight into tech and feel of the car. The views and roads are just incredible! Top stuff Joe! 👊
40 seconds in, wow these videos are becoming so good, editing and footage is first class!! Keep up the amazing work buddy - had to edit...£66k for a 530d...wow
Great review and made me investigate the 5 series in more detail...just ordered one today, tons of tech on it and really looking forward to picking it up soon. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction!
Cheers Jamie! Yeah we only had around 5-6 hours with the car, I literally didn't stop, I didn't eat or anything... Someone on here made a comment that I should have got more camera angles haha
Great car is the new 5 series. Easily wipes the floor with it's competitors. The only thing is though, you buy a BMW for the drive, as you said, but Jaguar I think have taken that crown. So if you wanted a mid size saloon for the drive, get the XF. But the 5 series is without question a better car, on the whole it is superb. But for the drivers car, XF. Great review though Joe, keep it up- great things to come!
Fantastic review Joe, I have no where near enough cash for one of these machines. But you delivered the review brilliantly and I was really interested throughout! I'm a big fan!! Keep up the great content!
In my dad's Passat, I never used the active cruise control feature until recently when I did a long trip. It is such a joy to use and very relaxing. Only bad thing about it? Getting used to braking again when you go off the motorway haha. It doesn't have the lane assist, which would be nice too. You just need to get used to using it, and trust me, it is weird to have the car braking on it's own.
Yeah I'm familiar with the VW/Audi system, we had one on our Gumball RS6 last year. They work great on low traffic motorways, just the UK traffic makes all these systems panic. And yeah you become reliant on the car braking haha. Cheers man
Ahead of buying a 530d x drive I looked at a huge number of reviews. Can honestly say your review is by far the best in all aspects. Gave me the confidence to sign on the dotted line. You did a great job!
Great video Joe, subscribed and watching though your older stuff too. Loving the passion and detail you give us. Also the music snippets in this video are great and breaks it up nice. That Ocean track is a killer! Keep up the good work. Top fella!
i enjoy these reviews far more when youre alone in the car and focused on the task. as opposed to your current style with a co pilot where its more joking around and less focus
Thanks man appreciate your input. The issue with 95% of these press trips is you have to share the car with someone, therefore limited as to what you can shoot etc... I was fortunate on this trip to have the car to myself for 6 hours. Cheers
Fantastic vid as per the norm. I never comment on videos, but I saw you reply to them here so thought I'd bung one in. Your videos really help to see the whole BMW range from an unbiased perspective and I wish the people in my local dealer had as much enthusiasm as you do. Would love to go down the M140 route but sadly can only afford my 116i ATM, but it's still gives me a huge amount of pleasure. Keep making the vids!
Cheers man, thanks for taking the time to comment on my video! Yeah the majority of dealers have zero enthusiasm and close to zero knowledge on the products they sell, you speak to salesmen/women, not car salesmen/women anymore. Thats what's great about BMW, 116 or M140, they both share much DNA and both offer plenty of fun and drivability. Cheers man
Congrats Joe - you are killing it! and thank you for the non shouty style indeed, and for not CAPSLOCKING your titles (even though this shit gets more click!)
Best review so far and I guess, I've watched each and every one;-) My delivery moment at BMW Welt in Munich is on March 16th - I can't wait any longer:) Best regards from Germany
Haha funny you say that, I went to watch my first ever live Top Gear yesterday. As much as I LOVE Chris Harris, it was all sooooooo scripted, Chris & Rory were so much better and funnier between scenes when the camera wasn't rolling :-(
Another brilliant video, big fan, love the review and love the style of reviewing, unlike some other vloggers and their clickbait, shouty shouty c**p they keep trying to ram down people's throats. Keep up the great work Joe
Haha thanks man! Yeah sick of some RUclipsrs constant Clic bait rubbish, unfortunately it gets them more views and encourages them to continue doing it... Thanks for your support!
Really good video - informative, no hyper-gushing like so many others, just useful intelligent commentary, and very nice videography. This must take a lot of effort to edit into something so cohesive. A question about the music, around 13-14 minutes - what is it?
What a fab review Joe, been looking forward to this since you did the Journey to Spain vid. A cracking car it seems, to be honest it needed updating, it appears they've thrown the kitchen sink at this latest iteration.I'm really surprised more manufacturers don't do more to suppress road/general noise levels as it always has a negative impact on the overall experience, unless of course one is travelling in an out and out sports car! The drag coefficient figure you quoted for this car is quite remarkable, I remember when Audi were boasting about 0.29, things have certainly moved on in this regard. I wonder could this car work for you in your job or do you have to have the extra dimensions offered by the seven? cheers tony
Cheers man, yeah this one took a while to edit and work has been mental with London fashion week etc... Only long wheelbase 7 series/S classes cut it for Chauffeuring, the 5 with be a popular Uber tool though. Thanks for your continuous support!
Hoffmeister kink mentioned ;-) I like your freestyle way of doing the review, a lot more fun to watch than the scripted ones many car journalists do. The previous 5-series was nice but the interior was the weak point of that, especially the bulky huge steering wheel, this new one looks a lot more sporty!
Nice review, awesome car. Although effective, the Diesel engine just sounds so dull on a proper drive. The 540i with the straight 6 singing away would be so much more fun.
Cheers man! Yeah agreed, also the petrol B58 is proving to be very efficient so it wouldn't cost too much more to run... Hopefully get my hands on one soon :-)
Joe, thanks good and informative video. I have passed this link onto someone I know who is considering the 5 series hopefully this should help with their decision making process
What are your thoughts on the Bimmerfest rumours that the new M5 will have xDrive and the ZF 8 speed automatic? I'm ok with the xDrive, but not sure what to think of the automatic.
Incredible review Joe! Love the professional aspect and that it's not a quickly edited 'I have to do this' video! Could you review the M3 e92 in the future. I am thinking about buying one in the future for the god like n/a v8 and the constant value it holds. Would love to see the car on your channel. Wish you a good night!
Cheers man! Yeah I take pride in my videos, my "Vlogs" are my quicker more bodged videos. I would love to review a E92 M3, I'm sure I will get my hands on one soon... Cheers, hope you have a great night too!
Been looking forward to this review and didn't disappoint, expertly delivered and very informative as always Joe. Being a new 335D owner this year I can certainly testify to how awesome the 6 Pot Diesel and X-Drive system is! Hope you continue to get more fantastic opportunities like this.
Cheers Robert! Yeah it's sometimes hard trying to express what amazing 6 pot diesels BMW produce to those who haven't experienced them! The 335d xDrive is one of the best all round weapons on this planet! Cheers
Hi Joe, The new 5 BMW is a great car and with the Xdrive WOW what a car but can you imagine trying to pick between this car and say a Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro and a Mercedes Benz E class what a headache that would be for anyone as they are all top German cars and very hard to find fault in any. Also i enjoyed your review as always a pleasure to watch but you have given food for thought for many new car buyers. Kind Regards, Alan B P.S Nice work
Cheers man! Yeah agreed, too much choice in this segment! I think all three brands have their strong points, for me it would be between the 5 and A6, love the E but far too many of them on the London roads... Cheers
I don't live in London I live in the NW thus being good old crap Liverpool you see all three brands on the street they sell very strong all over the UK but to be honest I see more new Audi's here a very popular car and a few A8's infact my GP had a RS4 some years ago but has always has S4's ever since he claims his next car will be a S5 he is a Audi fan boy just like us Joe. Kind Regards Alan B
Just stumbled upon your channel, as pending confirmation of my order for a new 530D M sport. Really like your channel - thanks for your efforts. Whilst my car does not have the X drive I am still very excited, I currently run a 520D which has been great - but got offered a good deal for the 530 and couldn't resist. Would appreciate your thoughts whether the upgrade is a wise choice. Good luck - look forward too your next videos. Phil
Thank you! The xDrive was great, but I would have the RWD version myself, lighter car and more driver focused. The 30D is soooo much better than the 20D in terms of performance, and you lose nothing in terms of efficiency. I personally think the 30D is a better package than the 40i too, that torque makes light work of the big car. Enjoy buddy!
Thanks Joe for taking the time to reply, you have pushed me to 530D for sure. Got a great lease at just £50 per month over the 520D sport. With 19" alloys too - silly not to ! Will let you know how it goes. Cheers.
This is the same car as the 540D 2018 model in the US right? The only year the US market had the diesel 5 series G30 model was for the 2018 model year, sadly. I have been looking for one for a year or so now. They're still going for $60,000 used market 4 years old with 20-60k miles. INSANE.
One of the best car reviews I've watched. Joe I hope you don't lose your enthusiasm as you become more famous and more experienced in this RUclips review game. It's what makes you unique amongst care reviewers. It's as if you woke up one Christmas morning and was given a gift for a day to drive a dream car, that's how it seems every review and that enthusiasm is infectious. Don't lose it.....well done
Love these long well structured thought out reviews. Class
+paul ward Thank you :-)
paul ward better than. Smeeeee
Agreed..
This will be my future buy. Still enjoying my 2015 BMW 528i.
Having just replaced my F10 530d with a G31 530d this is the best review I’ve managed to find, nice work.....even though it’s 3 years late, sorry. 👍😀
Hi Joe - my Dad just changed his nicely specced G30 520d M Sport into a very highly specced 530d xDrive - the latter is a beast of a car - it’s amazing how differently they drive!
I'm driving one now, absolute loving it! Great family sedan and sporty driver car!
A taste of the future ahead for you Joe. Really nice job. Hope TG producers are watching...
Watched this 3 times now, still one of your best vids, hopefully getting one in March
Joe you're the man
Thanks ;-)
Joe Achilles
Hi Joe,
Do you recommend the 520d, enough power?
Now i have the 318d f31 143ps, 2 adults and 3 kids this is not normal.
First i was going for the 530e but 57000€ standard, i can take for that price almost a full option 520d..
Kind regards
Tunc
I purchased this car after watching this video. I was worried it would feel too big, but Joe certainly dispels my fears. Awesome fun to drive.
@Shaun Osborne I find them very comfy. I've done 10hr drives in this and no problems.
Great video Joe. Touched on all aspects of the car I wanted to hear about and just to add, quality keeps improving every video that comes out. Cheers.
Cheers man glad you liked it!
Joe. Really good video. Laughed with you when you tried gesture control and said "maybe I don't have it turned on".
Really glad you've been recognised for your efforts to date. Happy for you!
Haha yeah I was laughing whilst editing that bit... Cheers
Good Review....just ordered mine yesterday. Fully loaded like the one in the video. 💥
I like your reviews Joe u are natural and don't pretend anyone. Don't become anyone else stay being your self. Definitely don't become Shmee.
Schmee is a tool
Nice review Joe! Very professional
Thanks man
I’ve had five 3 series and one 520D - I’ve just bought a 2018 530D and omg it’s out of this world…….the engine alone will make you melt. So folks move from a 3 series to a 5 in my opinion it’s a night and day move……especially if you do a few miles per year.
Any reliability issues ?
I have a love/hate relationship with your videos. I love them and love watching them, but hate the fact they make me want to go and buy one!
Have a good new year Joe and see you next year!
top video. Getting better and better and more professional. Feels like listening to a friend on your videos rather than some random talking at you which in my opinion puts you in a league ahead of other youtubers. Keep it up
Cheers Keegan, really glad you like my vids :-)
I be heard a few complaints about X drive. I was impressed with the hill climb. really thought I was going to see slip. totally right about sitting in the seats, and not on them. Nice one Joe. Also glad you put it in sports mode.
Good review. Gave us more than googleable facts that all the other reviews do. In fact, this is the best review out there right now no bs. I am thinking of getting this car so have watched about a dozen or so.
Really good to hear, thanks for taking the time to comment! Cheers
Channel getting better all the time fella, great vid and production values high as always. Game changer for BMW as well, massive step from my F11
Thanks man, I spent far too long doing this one haha. Cheers
Good + clear. Liked it a lot. Pick up my 530d on Friday this week.
Nice refreshing first drive/launch video. Cheers Joe.
Yes, I really must comment here, because your video is so good !
Your test drive and the clear, understandable commentary you provide, in addition to the many details you furnish, make this video one of the very, very, best on the new BMW 5 Series on RUclips; and I've watched very many of them, some several times over.
Thanks a lot for something really well done !!
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Cheers Greg glad you appreciate it man! It took me a couple of days to edit, but fairly happy with the final result. This is the only press launch BMW UK have invited me on, I really hope I get on more soon... Cheers & thanks again for the kind words! Joe
Eagerly waited for this one and it was worth every second of watching. Got to see great insight into tech and feel of the car. The views and roads are just incredible! Top stuff Joe! 👊
Cheers buddy glad you liked it man, I felt the pressure being my first proper press drive. Thanks for your kind words!
Joe Achilles you looked quite relaxed, hopefully going to see more press drives from you. Hint hint BMW 😂
I recently got an uber which was the G30. I assume it was just a basic 520d, but it was simply the most comfortable car I've ever been in.
40 seconds in, wow these videos are becoming so good, editing and footage is first class!! Keep up the amazing work buddy - had to edit...£66k for a 530d...wow
I have to say, you really worked hard on your reviewing skills in the past year, much improved. Great review, cheers.
Thanks man, I have tried!
Great review and made me investigate the 5 series in more detail...just ordered one today, tons of tech on it and really looking forward to picking it up soon. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction!
Great to see you invited to these events to be able to review new cars- hope you get invited to more in the near future👍
Cheers man me too!
I think the best video from you considering limited time you had. Filming editing and review. Top notch
Cheers Jamie! Yeah we only had around 5-6 hours with the car, I literally didn't stop, I didn't eat or anything... Someone on here made a comment that I should have got more camera angles haha
Just shows you how much effort you put into it!
Great car is the new 5 series. Easily wipes the floor with it's competitors. The only thing is though, you buy a BMW for the drive, as you said, but Jaguar I think have taken that crown. So if you wanted a mid size saloon for the drive, get the XF. But the 5 series is without question a better car, on the whole it is superb. But for the drivers car, XF. Great review though Joe, keep it up- great things to come!
+William Johnson yeah the jag drives on par, old tech and poor reliability let the "British" car down.
Fantastic review Joe, I have no where near enough cash for one of these machines. But you delivered the review brilliantly and I was really interested throughout! I'm a big fan!! Keep up the great content!
Cheers Daniel, thanks for your support mate!
More detailed review, thanks Joe!!
Must have details!!
In my dad's Passat, I never used the active cruise control feature until recently when I did a long trip. It is such a joy to use and very relaxing. Only bad thing about it? Getting used to braking again when you go off the motorway haha. It doesn't have the lane assist, which would be nice too. You just need to get used to using it, and trust me, it is weird to have the car braking on it's own.
Yeah I'm familiar with the VW/Audi system, we had one on our Gumball RS6 last year. They work great on low traffic motorways, just the UK traffic makes all these systems panic. And yeah you become reliant on the car braking haha. Cheers man
Ahead of buying a 530d x drive I looked at a huge number of reviews. Can honestly say your review is by far the best in all aspects. Gave me the confidence to sign on the dotted line. You did a great job!
Are they reliable ?
Great review Joe! Learnt a lot there! A really good watch! We're taking out a 530d xDrive MSport tomorrow. Can't wait!
Cheers guys, enjoy it! :-)
Great video man. All round useful information and a great impression on the new generation 5 series. Cinematography is also superb!
Thanks man, high praise coming from you! The B7 one should kill it! :-)
Another great review Joe, amazing the amount of tech on these cars now, makes my trusty never could sell E46 330d look very old now !
Haha yeah its insane. But your E46 330d is still a very special car, one of the best BMW's ever in my opinion!
JOE YOU NAILED IT GREAT ENJOYED IT THOROUGHLY
Thanks man glad you enjoyed it!
Wonderful stuff. Filming all that single handed must have been one hell of a busy day. 👍🏻
Haha it really was buddy, we had the cars for 5-6 hours, I almost missed my flight home! Cheers man
Great video Joe, subscribed and watching though your older stuff too. Loving the passion and detail you give us. Also the music snippets in this video are great and breaks it up nice. That Ocean track is a killer! Keep up the good work. Top fella!
Still love the vids, another great one Joe, after I tweeted you I’m still saving for second hand, this & 335d/330d choosing between.
i enjoy these reviews far more when youre alone in the car and focused on the task. as opposed to your current style with a co pilot where its more joking around and less focus
Thanks man appreciate your input. The issue with 95% of these press trips is you have to share the car with someone, therefore limited as to what you can shoot etc... I was fortunate on this trip to have the car to myself for 6 hours. Cheers
Joe Achilles thanks for replying joe. My son and I watch you all the time. Amazing stuff. And congrats on recognition from You tube
Thanks to both of you for watching my stuff :-) @@razzy530
Great review Joe. Great cinematography. Great music. great editing. amazing scenery and roads. in an amazing car
Wow thanks Ben, appreciate the kind words buddy!
Fantastic vid as per the norm. I never comment on videos, but I saw you reply to them here so thought I'd bung one in. Your videos really help to see the whole BMW range from an unbiased perspective and I wish the people in my local dealer had as much enthusiasm as you do. Would love to go down the M140 route but sadly can only afford my 116i ATM, but it's still gives me a huge amount of pleasure. Keep making the vids!
Cheers man, thanks for taking the time to comment on my video! Yeah the majority of dealers have zero enthusiasm and close to zero knowledge on the products they sell, you speak to salesmen/women, not car salesmen/women anymore. Thats what's great about BMW, 116 or M140, they both share much DNA and both offer plenty of fun and drivability. Cheers man
Because of your review just bought on today 😄
+Sergio Spicer awesome to hear man 😊 You won't be disappointed 👌
Congrats Joe - you are killing it! and thank you for the non shouty style indeed, and for not CAPSLOCKING your titles (even though this shit gets more click!)
Haha cheers man, I can't stand Click bait!
I was waiting for this one, brilliant work mate.
Thank you!
Joe, just poured myself a beer before watching this.
Great review, been looking forward to this video. Hope BMW will continue to invite you to future press launch events so that we can get more of these.
Cheers Mark, lets hope so!
Thanks for a wonderful presentation for a brilliant car.
beautiful camera work and amazing view
Thank you :-)
Best review so far and I guess, I've watched each and every one;-) My delivery moment at BMW Welt in Munich is on March 16th - I can't wait any longer:) Best regards from Germany
Thank you very much, really glad you enjoyed it! Ohh I would love to collect a BMW from Welt one day... Enjoy buddy!
Top review again Joe. Looks like a lovely car to drive and I think that dash looks a big improvement.
Cheers Wade, yeah sure was a fun car/trip :-)
Shame they didn't invite you to fix the last episode of top gear :) makes a nice change seeing some one with passion talk about the car:)
Haha funny you say that, I went to watch my first ever live Top Gear yesterday. As much as I LOVE Chris Harris, it was all sooooooo scripted, Chris & Rory were so much better and funnier between scenes when the camera wasn't rolling :-(
Joe Achilles I only saw The old crew live, was an amazing day out. Have to love Mr Harris him and yourself are the reason I own a m135i
Another brilliant video, big fan, love the review and love the style of reviewing, unlike some other vloggers and their clickbait, shouty shouty c**p they keep trying to ram down people's throats. Keep up the great work Joe
Haha thanks man! Yeah sick of some RUclipsrs constant Clic bait rubbish, unfortunately it gets them more views and encourages them to continue doing it... Thanks for your support!
Great review Joe - my dream car when I grow up, learn to drive and can afford one! All the best for the channel from Australia! :)
Cheers man (fellow aussie) ;-)
Really good video - informative, no hyper-gushing like so many others, just useful intelligent commentary, and very nice videography. This must take a lot of effort to edit into something so cohesive. A question about the music, around 13-14 minutes - what is it?
What a fab review Joe, been looking forward to this since you did the Journey to Spain vid.
A cracking car it seems, to be honest it needed updating, it appears they've thrown
the kitchen sink at this latest iteration.I'm really surprised more manufacturers don't do more to suppress road/general noise levels as it always has a negative impact
on the overall experience, unless of course one is travelling in an out and out sports car!
The drag coefficient figure you quoted for this car is quite remarkable, I remember when Audi were boasting about 0.29, things have certainly moved on in this regard.
I wonder could this car work for you in your job or do you have to have the extra dimensions offered by the seven?
cheers
tony
Cheers man, yeah this one took a while to edit and work has been mental with London fashion week etc... Only long wheelbase 7 series/S classes cut it for Chauffeuring, the 5 with be a popular Uber tool though. Thanks for your continuous support!
Great vid.Love your rs6 and rs3 reviews.Keep the good work and i look forward to more.
Thanks Warren!
Hoffmeister kink mentioned ;-) I like your freestyle way of doing the review, a lot more fun to watch than the scripted ones many car journalists do. The previous 5-series was nice but the interior was the weak point of that, especially the bulky huge steering wheel, this new one looks a lot more sporty!
Cheers man, yeah literally made this video up as I went along and hoped I had filmed enough haha Thanks for your support!
Nice review, awesome car.
Although effective, the Diesel engine just sounds so dull on a proper drive. The 540i with the straight 6 singing away would be so much more fun.
Cheers man! Yeah agreed, also the petrol B58 is proving to be very efficient so it wouldn't cost too much more to run... Hopefully get my hands on one soon :-)
@@JoeAchilles1 A comprehensive review of the 540i would be ace!
exhaust tips on both sides... about time (yes i know most petrol bmw's and the highest end diesels have them)
Excellent video thoroughly enjoyed it
Awesome buddy.
Like I said before your videos keep getting better and better!!😎👍
Thanks buddy, really appreciate it!
Great review. Seriously considering buying one now.
Great review Joe, hmm, I want one now!
Exited to see the new M5 review from you. Specially if you floor it like the M760li
Joe, thanks good and informative video. I have passed this link onto someone I know who is considering the 5 series hopefully this should help with their decision making process
Thanks man appreciate it, hope I help them make the right decision ;-)
Video watched, beer drank. Thanks for another informative review Joe.
Haha glad you enjoyed the vid and your beer buddy :-)
Thanks for the review. I'm relatively new to your channel, and am thoroughly enjoying it. Looking forward to your F90 M5 review!!
Cheers man, yeah lets hope I get invited to that launch :-)
What are your thoughts on the Bimmerfest rumours that the new M5 will have xDrive and the ZF 8 speed automatic? I'm ok with the xDrive, but not sure what to think of the automatic.
Incredible review Joe! Love the professional aspect and that it's not a quickly edited 'I have to do this' video! Could you review the M3 e92 in the future. I am thinking about buying one in the future for the god like n/a v8 and the constant value it holds. Would love to see the car on your channel. Wish you a good night!
Cheers man! Yeah I take pride in my videos, my "Vlogs" are my quicker more bodged videos. I would love to review a E92 M3, I'm sure I will get my hands on one soon... Cheers, hope you have a great night too!
Not really into BMW at the mo but enjoyed your review Joe
Cheers man
Hey Joe, cool review and (by the way) super cool gig! Keep up the good work.
Cheers man
Been looking forward to this review and didn't disappoint, expertly delivered and very informative as always Joe. Being a new 335D owner this year I can certainly testify to how awesome the 6 Pot Diesel and X-Drive system is! Hope you continue to get more fantastic opportunities like this.
Cheers Robert! Yeah it's sometimes hard trying to express what amazing 6 pot diesels BMW produce to those who haven't experienced them! The 335d xDrive is one of the best all round weapons on this planet! Cheers
Awesome video, i wish you best of luck in the future to get as many press tours as possible :) We need good real life reviews.
Thanks buddy, lets hope so!
Really enjoying your channel.
Cheers :-)
Hi Joe, The new 5 BMW is a great car and with the Xdrive WOW what a car but can you imagine trying to pick between this car and say a Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro and a Mercedes Benz E class what a headache that would be for anyone as they are all top German cars and very hard to find fault in any. Also i enjoyed your review as always a pleasure to watch but you have given food for thought for many new car buyers. Kind Regards, Alan B P.S Nice work
Cheers man! Yeah agreed, too much choice in this segment! I think all three brands have their strong points, for me it would be between the 5 and A6, love the E but far too many of them on the London roads... Cheers
I don't live in London I live in the NW thus being good old crap
Liverpool you see all three brands on the street they sell very strong
all over the UK but to be honest I see more new Audi's here a very
popular car and a few A8's infact my GP had a RS4 some years ago but has
always has S4's ever since he claims his next car will be a S5 he is a
Audi fan boy just like us Joe. Kind Regards Alan B
Just stumbled upon your channel, as pending confirmation of my order for a new 530D M sport. Really like your channel - thanks for your efforts. Whilst my car does not have the X drive I am still very excited, I currently run a 520D which has been great - but got offered a good deal for the 530 and couldn't resist. Would appreciate your thoughts whether the upgrade is a wise choice. Good luck - look forward too your next videos. Phil
Thank you! The xDrive was great, but I would have the RWD version myself, lighter car and more driver focused. The 30D is soooo much better than the 20D in terms of performance, and you lose nothing in terms of efficiency. I personally think the 30D is a better package than the 40i too, that torque makes light work of the big car. Enjoy buddy!
Thanks Joe for taking the time to reply, you have pushed me to 530D for sure. Got a great lease at just £50 per month over the 520D sport. With 19" alloys too - silly not to ! Will let you know how it goes. Cheers.
Love your channel joe your reviews are class and always on point keep up the good work I can tell your channel is going to go far 👍🏻
Cheers Mason
Once again excellent,many thanks
Cheers Ian!
Great review Joe. Seems like a very impressive car for what it is!
Great job as ever Joe 🤘🏻
Great in depth review. Keep up the good work, would love to see you next to Chris Harris on TG
Cheers man, now that would be my ultimate dream!
i have one xdrive 530d nice car
Great video . yet again keep up the good work .
Nice review/edit Joe...Just how good was that road wow!! 👌
Cheers Ian, yeah the road was something special :-)
Another great video Joe.
great review love the car , subscribed !!!!
Good job Joe. Love the G30.
Excellent review, thank you.
Very good review of a very good car! £50-£60k seems like a lot of money for a 530d though, once upon a time that got you a new M5.
Cheers man! Yeah it's not cheap, a 530D SE RWD is just under £44k though, also the imminent G30 M5 with a few toys will be £100k.
This is the same car as the 540D 2018 model in the US right? The only year the US market had the diesel 5 series G30 model was for the 2018 model year, sadly. I have been looking for one for a year or so now. They're still going for $60,000 used market 4 years old with 20-60k miles. INSANE.
Great review, definitely appreciate it. One question, did your tester have Dynamic Damper Control to your knowledge?
Cheers! Yeah it had Dynamic dampers
Great review, looked like a fab trip!!
Why the model 540d is not available in UK's market?
Joe fantastic video again, how's the mighty m2 competition going.
Great review as always mate. I'm impressed by the new 5 series, hopefully you'll get to test the 540i (estate!) one day.
Cheers man, yeah a 540i Touring would be awesome! Alpina have something special coming too... ;-)
Such a great video Joe!
Cheers buddy!