2 Years With My BMW 540i - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

[@Frank-vk4sv]

540is are underrated and overlooked. Reminds me of the E60 535is. Slowly people are catching on to the 5 series

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

glad they are! for the cost it was a no brainer!

[@yungsnuggs6917]

Had mine for a year and a half now. I love it. Currently on an e30 blend. Spacious and fast.

[@Milian7771]

Great car and engine, i own myself one, the most i have drove it in one summer 30k km, around EU, without problems. I had only one time the coolant little bit low, 2 years ago. the B58 it’s simply Amazing

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

@@Milian7771 I love hearing stories like this. I definitely made the right choice 2 years ago!

[@pcpedroariel]

@@Milian7771 The B58 is a masterpiece. Probably one of the best engines ever made

[@anjdog2003]

I've had many Black cars. One of the few colors you don't get charged for because Black is the least expensive color to make. But there is nothing prettier than a Black car when clean no matter what the model is. And a Black BMW with a nice tint and any color interior nothing beats it.

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

I can't wait till mines blacked out next year, wheels and all!

[@keepsoulfree]

Thanks for the video! I'm getting one soon and am pretty glad that these b58 are pretty damn good and reliable 👏

[@royalkingzzfight]

That headliner problem is a perfect excuse to rip it out, install the starlight headliner and fix the problem ☺️ awesome car man!

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

Thanks! I'll have to see if I find motivation for the starlight headliner. 🤔

[@NTromb]

Yet again, another video that is absolutely awesome. I hope you boys had fun on the trip. I actually ended up going out to Fairmont Hot Springs in doing a couple hikes and stuff with a bunch of family and friends. It was definitely a well needed trip.

[@armedessential]

Ive got the same gen 1 b58 with tu hpfp, mhd stage 2+ with xhp in my m140i and i love it being in a hatchback it adds a hooligan feeling to the car. The 5 series is more refined and has better sound proofing

[@MrDoc3]

LCI tail lights would change that rear view nice

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

hmm, might have to look for some!

[@alexannunziello-adwordsman3515]

I’m sitting the same car right now (white one) and I’ve had it since new and now sitting at 83,000 km and had zero problems.

[@LeopardShark21]

I’ve heard some issues with the ac evaporator in the g30 540i but not sure if it’s a common problem throughout many bmws or just his chassis? Anybody have any more info on that?

[@KM-ih9zr]

Great video, I have a 2020 540 Xi sport here in NYC. Pretty much did every exterior upgrade as you except I put a black tail light tint from vivid hd. And I'm debating on powedrcoating the wheels after they get roughed up enough. Next will be tune, down pipe and exhaust but she drives like a dream stock. Much respect from the US

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

thanks!! they are awesome cars, better with mods!

[@Twittenberg]

Might be favourite car of the fleet that's been seen

[@prince07abban]

540 will definitely be my next car

[@SportsCarAdvisors]

Thanks for sharing. This car is next up for me!

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

Glad to hear!! It's such a good car, if I don't drive it for a while I consider selling it until I drive it again. I could not part with it!

[@jsks76905]

I have a 2020. The only thing is in a parking lot the turning radius is kinda bad due to long wheel base, otherwise it does everything well. Car is fast but you dont feel it. No drama. Mine is also black and one huge bonus is most eBay kits are available in gloss black, and for front lip if the fitment isnt spot on it hides it well.

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

Great points! Fun fact, Some models had rear wheel steering to assist in tight spots!

[@italianofsteel9784]

I'm very undecided between an m340i and a 540i? It's a complicated question, because I like comfort, and I want to fly low! I love luxury and space, I know that 540i uses iDrive 6, while m340i uses iDrive 7. Whichever one I get, I'll do stage 3 in the future for 700hp engine...

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

I'd say 540, it's cheaper and has loads of luxury. Weight isn't much different either!

[@FellyLLF]

i got a 540 1 month agoo and mannn they’re awesome

[@X0.Fernnn]

what mileage and hows it been? im debating a 2019 40k miles

[@TheEthicalAudit]

How much would you say the avg 540i owner needs to budget per year for owning one of these if perhaps they are buying it without an extended factory warranty?

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

honestly, I've just filled fuel and changed the oil. it's been excellent. *knock on wood*

[@jayduro3721]

i feel you on the black problem amazing for 5 mins after wash then dirt gets ou it lol

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

it's a very love / hate relationship. 😅

[@jayduro3721]

@@tony.nextlevelrides do you have a video showing how to remove the 540i engine cowl ? im trying to do my valve cover

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

@jayduro3721 it's just on four push tabs, if you grab a corner and pull upward, it should pop off and out of the rubber cup. one of mine broke so it was epoxied together, don't be surprised if this happens.

[@twoods4663]

Bought one today!

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

Good choice!!

[@GlobalCashh]

I just checked out a 19” 540i today, should I get a charger scatpack or 540i ?

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

you should absolutely get the 540i!

[@MITSCG]

Honestly if you gotta ask, stick to the 392 until you grow up XD

[@FellyLLF]

i bought a 540i a month ago with 80k miles and it’s been awesome. thing moves

[@darrellrogers5703]

Damn she's fasttttftt🎉😂Awesome build where can we talk I need your master skills remotely 😂

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

I'm sure we can figure something out, could email me. 😎

[@anjdog2003]

Gravel alley, Canada, and thier is your problem with Black.

[@HollandN54]

What engine is that! B58?

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

yup! the first Gen B58

[@Alex-wm2fc]

Has this had any issue with the oil pump that is a relatively common failure point on the b58’s?

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

nope, no notable concerns with it. I also wouldn't say it's a common issue either.

[@pcpedroariel]

Oil Pump common failure? Wtf? Water Pump and cooling hoses is a more common failure, but still, incredibly rare

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

@pcpedroariel people hear of one or two freak failures and get worried. I'm bad for it too.

[@pcpedroariel]

@@tony.nextlevelrides the B58 has virtually no issues. Its an incredibly over engineered and well built engine. If you push crazy tunes then maybe you can begin to break it, even so its rare. People need to be reminded this engine is in over a million cars. Its failure rate is ridiculously low. I love my B58, and only positives thus far, just like you

[@downshift7596]

What kind of lift is that??

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

In the garage? It's from Lift King here in Calgary, Alberta.

[@nikolapesic4899]

Dream car

[@BlackDamion]

Do you have traction control issues with xdelete? I do have with mhd stage 2+ and xdelte?dsc is always turning on even in 3rd gear

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

even with you holding DSC for it to be completely off? I find it spins very little which I found a bit awkward. I can't do a burnout and it does feel as if there is some intervention still. I'm going to check coding with protools and see if there's a relative setting for "cut engine power for overheated brakes" or something similar on an E chassis.

[@BlackDamion]

I had a similar issues with my f30 but manual transmission. I couldn't fix it. Here it is the same. Even dsc fully turned off

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

@BlackDamion strange, I'll look into it! might be worth making a video about!

[@BlackDamion]

​@@tony.nextlevelridesi had a chat with the guys from xdelte. They said its a common issue (f30). Kinda sad. But maybe u can figure something out.. would be great

[@FrankiE90jl]

Do you have the link for the front lip?

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

It's just a generic one off ebay, also likely the cheapest one too.

[@iAjaayy]

Looking into trading my 330i g20 for one of these!

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

you should!

[@vr4junkie385]

So u can go from AWD to RWD??

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

yes, flashing with an app called xDelete.

[@NOCallerID00]

The dust is killing me 😂 bruh need a work around

[@robyrby3516]

It worth a 540 2017 full options 90k miles 30k $?

[@MineCreepzzz]

I say negotiate it down to 25-26

[@monksnothome8953]

Yeah over priced for sure. I got my 2019 540i xdrive with 21k miles for 33k. M sport package and premium package with a couple other nice features

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

I got mine for $33,000 Canadian pesos before tax, if you can get it a bit cheaper I'd do it.

[@robyrby3516]

@@MineCreepzzz here with 25k you get Non M 540i No comfort seats no head up . Only the b58 no options 😂

[@robyrby3516]

@@monksnothome8953 2019-2020 is 40k here

[@cdub1366]

What front splitter is that?

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

not sure, just found it on eBay.

[@er98ah]

2017 is old af in bmw years 😂

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

After 5 years it's not an import, it's a domestic. 😅

[@BasRikken]

m sport brakes are way better, come on

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

not much of a difference on the g30 it seems. if it bothered me I'd just upgrade the pads and be happy.

[@pcpedroariel]

@@tony.nextlevelrides I have M Sport Brakes. Its better, but way more expensive in case of pads and discs replacement.

[@TheKingAtlus]

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