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

In this episode, we do a 2 year recap and review of my 2017 BMW g30! It's the 540i with the B58 engine that's simply legen.... wait for it.... dary!
What do you think? would you modify yours like this? does it check most / all boxes? what should I do next?
it'll definitely get some M5 competition upgrades next year including the H&R lowering springs collecting dust and a quad exhaust. maybe a DAW Hypercore?
I guess time will tell!
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[@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!

[@Stouffer13]

I also have a 540i in carbon black with a rattling sunroof. BMW replaced the seal and liner but it was still rattling. I fixed it by applying silicone spray to the external rubber seals once every few months. (I don't like to close the internal cover as I live in the UK and need all the sunlight I can get 😁) This fixed mine and no rattles till the spray eventually evaporates. Just re-apply when it starts getting noisy again. Other than that minor niggle my only issue in 6 years of ownership was the rechargeable battery in the headlining for the SOS system going. Fantastic car, fully loaded with white merino leather, full leather dash, carbon fibre body kit etc. I've kept it longer than any other car I've owned as it's almost perfect for me. Luxurious, effortless speed, (more than enough for the UK with all it's average speed cameras anyway) very reliable and reasonably cheap to buy and run too for what it offers. The B58 is a real peach of an engine mated to a brilliant car.

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

I absolutely LOVE reading comments like this!! I'm excited now to finally have the noise fixed!! I really appreciate it!

[@Stouffer13]

Your welcome I hope it works for you too 👍 (just pipe the silicone spray into the gap around all 4 sides and let it sink in. You wouldn't believe a rubber seal can cause a rattle but it does)

[@CLASSIFIEDesigns]

Use a dab of silglide to lube the seal, it will be more of a long term fix.

[@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. 🤔

[@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.

[@TheItalianDude96]

Nice! What year?

[@keepsoulfree]

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

[@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.

[@SJ-ym4fv]

I have a 2018 540i XDrive, it had 44K miles on it when due to a failing oil filter BMW replaced the B58 with a brand new one due to oil starvation caused by the filter break up - 2018 with a new full B58 - purrs like Lion...jackel and hyde car...had an F90, but this just more usable and easier to live with on UK roads...

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

I'm happy to hear that!! The F90 is a weapon but I feel this is a very nice happy medium!

[@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

[@jcd3869]

NIce vid thx. I just scored a black 540i wit 21K miles on it, dakota tan leather, brand new treads. LOVE this car more than any of my past Beemers or Audi A7. 3rd gear is soooo powerful.

[@MrDoc3]

LCI tail lights would change that rear view nice

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

hmm, might have to look for some!

[@zhihengli8051]

pre lci looks better

[@DominicLeung87]

i have the same squeak on my sunroof when the shade is open ... I also gave up on trying to find it. Good to know it isn't just me. Misery loves company.

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

sure does. some have said it may just need a good lubing though. might be worth a shot!

[@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!

[@prince07abban]

540 will definitely be my next car

[@rs2.7.0]

M5 Taillights look very good too in combination to the quad exhaust on a540i

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

I've been debating those lights too, wasn't a fan but they're growing on me.

[@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

[@100kway3]

I’m looking for to buy one wats the monthly payment

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

@100kway3 I consolidated a few cars and bought this out right. I sold three, paid off some debt and paid cash for the 540. they are getting cheap now, I can't imagine payments would be bad at all.

[@Twittenberg]

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

[@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!

[@JR-AV]

Good taste brother, nice ride

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

Thanks!

[@someonespecial8689]

really cool. I'm planning on importing a g30 540i for a daily. videos like yours are really cool and helpful. thanks!

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

Glad to help!

[@Boosted00]

480 at the wheels , that's roughly close to 580 crank HP. Why would you want to get rid of AWD/x drive? People with rwd and fwd are praying for more traction and AWD.

[@iAlwaysSpeakTheTruth]

As someone with 132,499 miles on his g30. Trust me when I say this, get your bank account ready when the coolant leaks start to snowball. Fair warning. As they age and really rack up miles you’re going to hit NAILED. Otherwise great car.

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

Thanks for the heads up! Good thing I can wrench one these things! I'll start looking for replacement items now!

[@TheItalianDude96]

​@@tony.nextlevelrides how difficult is it to learn to do these things on your own?

[@angelorange9334]

Nice but I have an mks eco boost 0 t0 60 in 5.2 seconds I want something faster considering a 2018-2020 m 550i

[@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!

[@SonnyVisual]

get the 540. interior is miles better quality. same size interior I feel like. back seats honestly quite small. trunk very big though. I believe this gen 5 series is the same size as the previous gen swb 7 series.

[@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!

[@ovidiu9412]

Perfect all around as you said, comfort, space and performance. How is the xdelete? I heard some people saying that having the car xdeleted will disables the DSC of the car. Is it true?

[@B0dyBoss]

arent you afraid you will damage the rims being 20"if you hit a pothole? I changed mine with black 664M style (19")

[@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?

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

Never heard of this issue, I wouldn't be worried or concerned!

[@NOCallerID00]

Yup had mines replaced a month after owning car in July otherwise great car bought it in June 2019 cpo

[@stephenkennedy5203]

I have the opportunity to get a 2020 540i with 20000 miles a little worried everybody is telling me bmws always need maintenance

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

the 2020 BMW 540 has to be one of the most reliable vehicles I've known!

[@NOCallerID00]

My car have the squeak / slight rattle in roof I think it’s the sunroof barely noticeable tho great car did have the ac evaporator problem warranty took care of that

[@aleszapletal417]

That is the sunroof cassette cracked. Had mine replaced by the dealer here in Czech Republic for 2700 USD (that includes both material and work). The cassette alone as s spare part costs 2000 USD. My car is sedan/limousine therefore windshield had to be removed to allow removal of the windshield cassette and re-sealed back. No squealing or rattling anymore. Might as well drive the car while playing loud audio.

[@aarmon]

Beautiful car man i currently drive a 2013 335i and thinking about upgrading to a 2018 m sport package 540i, And I think this just solidified my decision 🤝😁

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

It's such a good car!!

[@Nardog1554]

I have a 2018 540i xDrive Msport and I highly recommend it. It’s the perfect balance between luxury and performance.

[@SonnyVisual]

anyone else have the issue where the bluetooth just disconnects? usually when a door gets opened? I find I have to press unlock, lock, unlock on the key fob until it re connects my phone. tried new key batteries, still have the issue. not a bg deal, just bit annoying. Secondly, what have any of you done for Air intakes? the 5 series have an extra "resonator" piece attached so most B58 intakes won't work

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

Never had that issue, pretty strange to hear! You can eliminate the intake muffler and resonator by taking them out and putting caps in place. Or order the FTP inlet and BMW filter adapter. Much better sound.

[@SonnyVisual]

@@tony.nextlevelrides ya very strange. im going to try the second key, see if it happens with that one. I have a feeling it thinks the key Is leaving the vehicle or something. even with a brand new battery in the fob I can only unlock the car from around 10 feet or less. and ok thank you ill look into those parts. does the in cabin noise and the turbo spool outside sound significantly better?

[@HollandN54]

What engine is that! B58?

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

yup! the first Gen B58

[@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*

[@iAlwaysSpeakTheTruth]

10k+, once the intake manifold comes off the cooling system has to get overhauled.

[@cynthia20244life]

Still Beautiful!

[@realmac3k]

To be honest I thought this car would be an endless money pit. Glad to see you're having a positive experience with it.

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

I'm glad too!

[@B58-Premo]

Someone’s been watching too much Scotty Kilmer

[@realmac3k]

@@B58-Premo Zero lies told. I'm trying to expand my horizons though. :D

[@B58-Premo]

@@realmac3k I was the same way lol, watch his video about the Toyota Supra, BMW partnered with Toyota and put the same engine in it.

[@twoods4663]

Bought one today!

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

Good choice!!

[@DJREMIII]

14:16 Oh I found out why 😂😂😭 my G30 did the same thing - just clean the thin walls around the sunroof panel and the frame. Everytime it started squeaking and I cleaned both sides all the way around it stopped - guaranteed. My F10 did it as well

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

there's NO WAY it's that simple!!?? It's been driving me MENTAL!!

[@DJREMIII]

@ no joke 🥲🤣🤣🤣 I used to finish up and drive off sounding like styrofoam was in the roof still - BIG MAD. Just get as deep into those crevasses on both sides of the panel where it tilts and it’s gone 😂🤦🏽‍♂️

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

@DJREMIII man, I can't wait to do this now. I was worried the whole liner had to come down!

[@evanzwickey5992]

Hey man! What I did was buy silicone spray and spray the rubber that is around the sunroof! I probably do it every month/ month and a half but that does the trick for me!

[@jmack972]

how are you liking the xdelete flash? thinking about it for an X7 that burns through transfer cases

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

so far so good. though I suspect something keeps it from doing a burnout, perhaps similar to e90/e92 where it thinks the brakes are over heating. otherwise it's awesome.

[@Bonhart_Leon]

Very nice car👍. Can You elaborate more on xHP custom additional changes, that you made to stage 3 OTS map?

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

yup! simply put, it's the flash options you can select prior to flashing the map! I've spent countless hours perfecting and catering them to each setup for each vehicle.

[@albellenchia7273]

This is the last gen of 5 I would consider buying. Owned the previous two gens. BMW has lost its way.

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

I agree, I'm happy with this one but really wanted an F10 M5, just couldn't bare dealing with the S63 headaches.

[@kingmusa8618]

Nice ride

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

Thanks!

[@BilluAwann]

Trying to get a 17-20 5 series . Do all 540i 17-20 b58?

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

yup!

[@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

[@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

[@iAlwaysSpeakTheTruth]

@@pcpedroarielwouldn’t say no issues. The cooling system is a PITA when it starts to go. You gotta overhaul so much stuff much sooner than the older BMWs.

[@anjdog2003]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@downshift7596]

What kind of lift is that??

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

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

[@vr4junkie385]

So u can go from AWD to RWD??

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

yes, flashing with an app called xDelete.

[@cdub1366]

What front splitter is that?

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

not sure, just found it on eBay.

[@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. 😎

[@razfrankel]

Do you have apple CarPlay

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

It came factory coded for apple carplay but I don't use it!

[@Streamlined955]

Good Charlotte? How old are you?

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

Old enough to know what good music is! (debatable 😅)

[@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

[@iAjaayy]

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

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

you should!

[@nikolapesic4899]

Dream car

[@NOCallerID00]

The dust is killing me 😂 bruh need a work around

[@er98ah]

2017 is old af in bmw years 😂

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

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

[@BrianNC81]

lol I'm still driving a 2009 BMW 335D I bought in 2011. Reliable like an old toyota. Thinking of a 2020 540i as my next car (last year before they did a mild hybrid)

[@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.

[@davealexcis7027]

Imagine putting m5 diffuser and quat exaust tips in a 540i g30 or any 5 g30😂😂

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

can't say I'm the biggest fan of the micro-usb exhaust tips 😅

[@gsprings43]

Expensive plastic car

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

I mean, compared to a cheap plastic car?

[@TheKingAtlus]

first

[@aryub5851]

Bro almost crashed into the bus. Looks like brakes need work 😂

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

nah, I didn't even bother braking hard.