2011 BMW X5 Review - 2nd generation (2007-2013)

[@apocalysp]

Now that's how you do a review best I have seen out of the last 15

[@veronicianyveronica5290]

Great car with great review, thank you very much,Mike ! I love your x5 ! It is the most beautiful suv of all time!

[@paulbella81]

The 2nd row seats slide forward. I’ve had 6 foot adults back in the 3rd row without much trouble. Any kid or average sized adult should be fine (though I’d only recommend shorter trips for anyone over 6 feet).

[@darkko1969]

Very good review. I had a 2008 x5 3.0si. Beautiful vehicle. Drove great. However, every time I started the engine, a new warning light came on. Replaced starter, oil pan, valve covers,water pump, and so much more. Became afraid to drive it, as it had become a money pit. Mechanic advised getting rid of it quickly, because head gaskets were about to go.

[@RP-xb3vh]

How many miles did you have on it?

[@carlblanco]

Awesome review. I’m hopefully purchasing a 2013 X5 next week & this review was very helpful & informative. Thanks.

[@Scotford_Maconochie]

I own a 13 X5 35i and I'm very happy!!! Now with almost 200k mi I feel an upgrade for the F15 or even the G05 will be approaching soon.

[@adamzaborski5776]

@@Scotford_Maconochie how is reliability with such high mileage?

[@theedge508]

How it went with The purchase of the Bmw Which one you get at the time ?

[@RoughRaiders13]

Such a difficult decision. Seems like people are split 50/50 on this one. Half say it's a great car and they love it, half say to run and not look back and that it's just a money pit that is always breaking. Hmmm🤔

[@joshfernandezthediycarguy443]

Depends on the engine and year. Some are super reliable and some v8 versions not so much.

[@blockthis08]

Thought the same and stayed away. After more research. It’s Dependent on engine type. 35 diesel >> 3.0 >> v8 ( in terms of reliability)

[@MorrisMadeit]

@@blockthis08so the 35d is most reliable ?

[@LoveDem]

Get it. E70 is a beast! I just got a 2012 e70 50i. It’s perfect. It’s a heavy specious SUV that drives like a m3. Just take your time searching for the right car. Carfax and previous driving history is very important. Look for ones with 130k+ miles with services records of engine work/parts are already done/replaced. Bring a mechanic with you when you find the one you like so he can take a look at it also. Test drive it for at least an hour. Drive it hard. If the car has any issues, it’ll come up and it’ll help you with your purchase decision. Good luck.

[@traceyc9174]

Beautiful 2011 car but plague by engine issues. At only 81,000 miles BMW tells me I need a new engine. This car was always serviced and taken car of. I regret buying it. My repairs will cost more than what the car is worth

[@curtssallee9807]

I agree with every thing you said bro...2nd gen is the shit

[@shirazpervez2405]

Great review bro!

[@namdar79]

Great review, but the base X5 had an inline 6, not a V6...

[@moderndayentertainment5812]

Does BMW even make v6 cars lmao

[@pugs1377]

@@moderndayentertainment5812 pretty sure they never made a street legal car with v6, ever.

[@jaredcritzer2647]

Your reviews are awesome

[@SheldonMcGibbon]

What about reliability?

[@allmon3yislegal514]

Great review u should get more likes

[@KOOOOPATROOOOOPA]

The ML Class was first to be produced in the late 90's

[@MidwestDIY]

@Mr. Cairo No, ML was the first brother :)

[@kallaharah5096]

Great video!! Thank you!!

[@MichaelJohnson-]

I love my 2013 x5.

[@CaptainDave2010]

best review online for a vehicle - detailed - understandable - wish ALL reviews were this good .. thanks - keep up the good work ! CaptainDave -retired

[@lordocasl7366]

Great review. Thanks.

[@renepunzalan7043]

I think the 1st generation looks better than the 2nd generation and 3rd generation!

[@shelleygold4923]

I love my running boards tho...plus I have an older dog❤️

[@shelleygold4923]

She needs those

[@tforesto]

Really, you leave that hunk of snow on the hood while you're shooting the video!

[@DrivenCompanion]

I know! I tried to scrape it off with my hand but it was frozen on - temperatures are very cold here right now.

[@joshuapadiernos7910]

Upload 2007, 2008, 2011 and 2013 BMW X5 SUV in California to drive on Turnbull Canyon Road from Hacienda Heights to Whittier please?

[@autotrimmers6353]

Are these cars reliable ?

[@DrivenCompanion]

The X5 definitely isn't one of the most reliable cars out there but they do have a superb drive quality and are well built from a materials standpoint. Getting one that's been well cared for and serviced is key.

[@SRTGerry]

Put a few thousand to the side for repairs and you should be fine.

[@abuelb]

My next door neighbor has this exact x5 and spends a lot of time in the shop. How do I know? They get a different color x5 loaner many times. I would always think they have traded it in for a new white one. But no. They'll get the black one after a few weeks at a time. BMW is junk. Get a Lexus

[@Areku06]

E70 is reliable if you get right engine, stay away from V8s, can’t go wrong with inline 6 engines(30i, 35i) they are known to go 250-350k miles depending on maintenance.

[@ModMINI]

I bought a v8 with 100k miles on it. Lots of issues initially due to deferred maintenance by previous owner, but it's been reliable the entire time I've had it. Do not buy one with coolant or oil leaks. If you can't do your own work, the repairs can get expensive.

[@mikelterracina9921]

Great video! I would recommend avoiding the diesel and 8 cylinder X5s

[@lumberjackdreamer6267]

What about the X5 diesel? I heard good things about it.

[@geoffbell166]

I have a 2011 40d been remapped and exhaust work,260 Kw and 650nm pulls like a schoolboy,tows 3tonne with ease,and got the economy of a small car...

[@MorrisMadeit]

@@geoffbell166 how’s she running today ? Any major problems ?

[@dbernstein85]

Nice video but comeon guy you’re an amateur at BMWs! “i” after bmws model names means “fuel injected” (which is nothing special these days, they’ve been using “i” for decades) The first number in bmws model name is the series (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8) The second 2 numbers are engine displacement, which are sometimes rounded up or down. For example: 328i = 3 series, with a 2.8 liter engine 740i = 7 series with a 4.4 liter engine X5 3.5 = X5 (suv based off 5-series) with a 3.0 liter turbo.

[@grzegorzgrotkowski6575]

Yes and no. 328 used to be 3 series with 2.8 liter engine naturally aspirated. Nowadays it's 2.0 liter turbocharged engine with 245 HP. Coming back to e70 X5 series you'll get 30d, 40d and 50d which are all the same 3 litre engine but different power.

[@Mr614am]

BMW dont make V6's, they're inline 6

[@Scotford_Maconochie]

If anyone thinks an X5 35i has a 3.5L V6 they might as well get an Acura MDX. 🤣🤣

[@Freddy-td8fl]

Bmw slogan "the constant search for the next dot"

[@faznout]

What are the downsides about any BMW model with black interior is after some time it starts to look old / outdated, dusty and a faded look. Especially for the ones that are not garage kept. But even for a BMW in today's time that might be a few years old has the same issue. The interior looks like the car is 30 years old.

[@outcast1822]

You smoking crack bro get the fuck off of it.

[@karycooper1]

It’s so true . Especially third gen .

[@somguy5035]

High water mark for exterior design of the x5

[@dontay9464]

So does the 2008 come with 6 cylinder turbo ?

[@LOWLOWS18]

No. Turbo 6 cylinder stated 2011

[@LOWLOWS18]

I was thinking of getting a 2008 bmw x5 6 cyclinder or 2008 Mercedes ml 350

[@DrivenCompanion]

I would go with the BMW. Much more exciting to drive.

[@yousefmurad7233]

Which car did you get ? I have 04 X5 dark midnight blue snowflake 18s smoked grill and parking sensors, no navigation but the business cd player has way more features then the navigation screen, you'd be amazed to see the hidden features.

[@ernestomate3598]

I have been researching and am interested in buying a used BMW X5, my preference is a 7 seater, the second generation (2011 after the facelift). In my research, I have come across a rather intriguing issue regarding the specifications of the vehicle, concretely the weight and the dimensions. The official dimensions and weight of this model seems to be the following: 4.84x1.98x177 and 2.237Kg, respectively. However, I have come across some versions, mainly from Singapore, with very different specifications. In those versions of the BMW X5, the dimensions and weight are: 4.87×2.19×1.69 and 1.804kg (around 400kg less than the previous referred weight). I have asked so many people about this issue, but still no positive answer so far. Would you please explain me the possible reason for these differences in the specs.

[@DrivenCompanion]

I don't know the answer but perhaps it has to do with variances in engine weights?

[@telafonic]

ERNESTO MATE Just depends on configuration. Go grab the one you want and weigh it and measure if if you want to.

[@Larry_Kabberga]

@Nelson Mendes what issues did you have with your x5? which year is it? how many kms?

[@maanan5761]

Verry nice and realy good information Many Thank´s!!!, `A tip please next time dont be in our face with your face with camera?

[@poundermonster]

Is the chasi aluminum?

[@PITBOY911]

no

[@MrRJSorrell]

There is no V6. They had an inline 6.

[@Mkgheith]

STRADMAN?!?!!

[@Anggelos876]

To show how much people regard the x6 😂 it was not mentioned.

[@ivarsmatisons]

Paldies

[@bogdan4409]

Wtf is this guy talking about a V6 in a Bmw?

[@gagefz]

BMW has never made a v6. 11:44

[@killerjr8885]

i would love for u to watch me and describe me lmao wow very good

[@Noelonthemoon]

1st gen > 2nd gen, 3rd gen

[@fortunecollector]

First generation the e53 looks best.

[@serpentinemedia5571]

This is the 3rd generation

[@Scotford_Maconochie]

It's the refreshed second generation.

[@faznout]

BMW is just like Mercedes. They carry out one generation from many years. The difference is BMW likes to do an exterior facelift, while Mercedes does interior facelifts. It's never anything extreme, just changing the designs of buttons and lights.

[@catskinner7564]

X5 BMW is the biggest pile of junk from the day I bought it from the dealer always in the shop never buy another BMW again

[@Areku06]

Was it a v8, X5 are not junk if u stay away from V8s and diesels. I have over 100k miles with minimal repairs (2011 BMW X5 35i M-sport).

[@guyanes69]

Areku06 I’m planning to get that same model but 2013.. how long have you had it??

[@Areku06]

Jromero less than a year, it’s great car, 2013 is the best year for 35i model, but expect things like valve covers, water pump, tstat changed around 80-100k miles.

[@guyanes69]

Areku06 that’s cover by warranty if buy it right?

[@catskinner7564]

Yes I have the diesel I do like the car yes I did get to the extended warranty it has 91,000 I have one glow plug that is not working they want $1,100 to change it there is no mechanic in Riverside to fix besides dealer the warranty has ran out no one with a reputable company will renew it every two months the engine light turns on I never buy one again

[@rob-ui9xt]

E53 the best by far the other generation x5’s were made chesp