2023 BMW X5 M50i FULL OWNERSHIP REVIEW - Why the "M" IS NOT WORTH IT !! | 4K

Today we are doing a full in depth review at our long term family car, the new 2023 BMW X5 M50i! We discuss the exterior, the interior, and go over how the car drives on the road. Is this M50i a better value than the X5 M? Come along for the ride to find out!
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[@thedesertroad]

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[@erickadrianvf]

Waited a couple years, picked up my 2021 X6 M50i 10Kmiles on it, $70K. Massage seats included 😉 I say if you’re not leasing one of these, wait for depreciation to kick in. There’s always someone that takes well care of their current car and will trade it in.

[@thedesertroad]

Yes - great deals to be had on these all around now. Enjoy your X6!! - thanks for stopping by :)

[@jasons.wencel746]

Just did the same with a 2020 X5 M50i in Ametrin Metallic, massage seats too :) it has been an amazing car so far

[@thedesertroad]

@@jasons.wencel746 Enjoy your M50i! Great color find as well , quite rare on the 50s! Thanks for stopping by.

[@Herman-zc7te]

Good review

[@thedesertroad]

🙏🙏 Thank you! Appreciate you stopping by.

[@DaGoook]

Nice little gem of a car channel. Let's get you to 1K subs.

[@thedesertroad]

Thanks appreciate it!! Slowly climbing :)

[@mjolles1976]

I just got an older M50i (2011) it’s an amazing vehicle. My first one but will not be my last one!!

[@thedesertroad]

Great choice - and enjoy your BMW!! Thanks for stopping by today.

[@mjolles1976]

@@thedesertroad Thank you. Your channel is very informative and helpful!

[@thedesertroad]

@@mjolles1976 Appreciate it! Stay tuned and please subscribe for more content!

[@donatas8787]

Thank you

[@thedesertroad]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@rezalbym]

Just bought a X7 40i and love it. The claimed 335 hp is fine, as I gave my daughter my 18 Jeep SRT and I think the hp and mpg is spot on for me and my needs.

[@thedesertroad]

For everyday ride the X7 40i is perfect. We did a review on one of those as well! One of the best full size SUVs out there, and that engine is a marvel. Thanks for stopping by the channel!

[@sergiogarcia9822]

Those dislikes are completely dumb: 1.- if it is too expensive then get something cheaper. 2.- twin turbo V8 with over 500hp with bad mpg??? You already knew this when you got it. 3.-if you buy a 100k+ USD vehicle you will have to pay for a 100k+ USD vehicle parts, you didn’t know that performance 22 inch tires which are super wide were expensive? I had an X6 M 2018 and THAT was a compromised rear seat, felt smaller than my macan turbo rear seat. I have a current x5 40i and rear seats are just fine.

[@thedesertroad]

It's tough to pick on an all around great automobile - all in all a fantastic ride as we all know leaving not many compromises. Doing a 6 month wrap up soon as it's being listed for sale - stay tuned for final verdict :) What are your X5 dislikes? Thanks for watching!

[@EastWood2004]

Have you checked your car’s differential and transfer case oil after the break in is done? I learned the oil is contaminated with metal powser so I am thinking to replace the oils.

[@thedesertroad]

Did not check .. leaving it all for BMW maintenance. I typically keep cars for 6-12 months so this isn't a concern in my case. Thanks for stopping by :)

[@altenburg55]

Own a 2023 X5 M50i. Love it...

[@thedesertroad]

One of best all around SUVs. Sad to see mine gone, but onto other cars now! Thanks for stopping by!

[@DoormanDan88]

The camera doest do the paint job justice. That is one very good looking vehicle.

[@thedesertroad]

Thank you. It is one of the best paint jobs I've came across on ANY cars in a spectacular color. Changes quite a bit throughout the day. Truly marvelous and my FAVORITE bmw color by far. Thanks for stopping by!

[@DoormanDan88]

@@thedesertroad I would definitely agree with you on that. Thanks for taking us on a tour of your BMW. Video is really good.

[@thedesertroad]

@@DoormanDan88 Awesome thank you! More videos to follow!

[@saphireg8094]

Which color is it? My dealer just got a dravit grey in

[@JohnnyBlaze5680]

I don’t understand why people make videos claiming how a certain model “isn’t worth it” over another. If you can afford the model you want that offers more performance, then by all means get it and enjoy it. These are people who can’t afford it and is looking for an excuse as to why they don’t need one or just cheap and don’t want to spend the money

[@thedesertroad]

Great question! I can't speak to everyone but to a car fanatic / enthusiast like myself each vehicle purchase and decision is a tradeoff of infinite pros and cons - of everything you are 'gaining' by buying this car, and everything you are simultaneously 'giving up'. Sometimes it's a matter of striking the balance between owning 2 cars instead of 1, or 3 vs 2 or whatever. Each car fulfills a certain roll that's why it's easy to instantly group it into a category, try to figure out what 'niche' that car fills -- and whether or not that car delivers on the promise. As we are all limited to available funds up to a certain point, it is important to budget accordingly and decide (and help fellow enthusiasts) what to spend their hard earned money on. Thanks for stopping by!!

[@duanekimball]

Having looked at the X7, with all seats up, less room in the rear in the X7

[@thedesertroad]

Yes with the 3rd row up absolutely. The x5 actually has decent trunk storage room, but sacrifices some backseat comfort to achieve that. Thanks for stopping by our channel!!

[@xX3essoXx]

I just ordered mine (X5 M60i 2024) in Davit metallic, sadly it will take around 2 months until i receive it. Nice Panda Daytona btw.

[@thedesertroad]

Thanks - you will love it. Dravit is definitely the 'it' color on the X5, and IMO looks the best on this BMW out of all entire lineup. M60i packs a great punch as well, with daily 'plushness'. I wasn't a fan of the full Ms for daily driving. What interior did you go with? ... and debating adding the black daytona as well...it really is the perfect watch! Thanks for stopping by today!

[@xX3essoXx]

@@thedesertroad I went with the White (ivory white) interior MAINLY because the front seats back panel would be in white too, if I had chosen other interior color option like tortufo or coffee the front seats back panel would be black and that is a deal breaker for me haha I'm OCD like that i also got it in carbon fiber trim. The osmograph Daytona was gifted to me by a family member and it gave me a Daytona fever.

[@thedesertroad]

@@xX3essoXx That interior works well with Dravit as well! Enjoy your new M60i when it comes it's a blast!

[@nasamp]

the 40i now has 370 HP I think - its plenty fast - just get one of those with an m package - also the B58 is top shelf engine

[@thedesertroad]

The 40i is on the overall a better all arounder IMHO then the 50i. That powertrain is spectacular, it weights less, it consumes way less gas, car is more nimble AND still has tons of pep. The V8 is great for the sound, and that low end grunt. Thanks for stopping by!

[@RTR_RRoomes73]

Love this generation of the BMW. I am not liking the refresh except for the power increase. I have the 2023 45e all black with Cognac seats and 21" rims

[@thedesertroad]

I like the hybrids as well, but concerned for reliability, especially long term. Pros and Cons to the refresh, I still think pre-LCI looks a tad better in most cases. Thanks for stopping by - you can't go wrong with almost any iteration of the X5.

[@5IveNDlme]

Misleading video title..thanks

[@thedesertroad]

Never too far from finding her replacement! Thanks for stopping by and watching our video! :)

[@efthimios]

I still love me e90 335 msport but deciding between m550 , m340 ..

[@thedesertroad]

They are all fantastic. I miss my e92 335i that was a great car! The new M340 is close to perfection when it comes to sport sedans. Check out my review!! Thanks for stopping by.

[@maheshsrigiriraju8757]

Very good review. 👍🏽 But if those are your 3 dislikes, then you shouldn’t buy this. 😊

[@thedesertroad]

No car is perfect and part of the joy of short term ownership for me is to really dig in into the CONS and see how I like living with them day to day for a bit! This one will probably be moving onto it's next owner shortly and can't wait to reveal what's next to come! Thanks for stopping by!

[@mikemike1602]

i'm buying this for my 17 year old son

[@thedesertroad]

That's a really nice car to start driving with!! He will surely enjoy it. Thanks for stopping by!!

[@drstevej2527]

Some guy with a nothing YT channel or the best automotive publications in the world?

[@thedesertroad]

Can you clarify what you mean? A bit confusing! Thanks for stopping by!

[@drstevej2527]

⁠@@thedesertroad What qualifications do you have in ANY related field? Are you automotive journalist, engineer in the field, designer or do you have years of experience in testing such vehicles in the automotive industry? There is a reason why most people don’t get medical advice from random people who have a YT channel. Hate to break it to you but this is an M car. I think you mean the BMW X5M is not necessary.

[@thedesertroad]

@@drstevej2527 Just a guy who loves to have fun with cars and has owned dozens (and driven countless) various performance models! I enjoy sharing my ownership experience at beginning / end of each car journey without the bias of automotive kickbacks, the need to play favorites OR rehashing what has been said prior. And yes you are correct, I'm referring to the full on 'M' version that I'm comparing it to. Hopefully you learned something or were entertained by my review! Full 6 month OWNERSHIP review coming soon as this car is getting ready to be sold in the coming weeks!

[@The111Abraham]

Doesn’t the 23 M50i come standard with massage seats? I believe the 22 did.

[@thedesertroad]

Not sure if they did in '22 but they did not in '23! It's part of a luxury seating package, that I do not have! Thanks for stopping by :)

[@flogar9850]

Just to confirm, it’s also an option on the 2023, not standard.

[@thedesertroad]

@@flogar9850 Correct!

[@HEEHEEBOII]

I feel like the only family oriented performance mid sized SUV for North Americans is probably the SQ7. Standard 7 seater although the 3rd row is a bit too small to fit 2 people. Leg room is much more spacious in the 2nd row. For me BMW will always be a performance vehicle whether it's the sedans or SUVs. I don't know where the Benz land these days, I test drove the GLC 43 and GLE 53, feels like Mercedes has an identity crisis. The AMG tuned glc and gles are comfortable as always but steering does not feel smooth, certainly not as smooth as the X3 m40i or the X5 m50i, and taking a right turn (with designated / guided right turn lane) in the Benz feels awkward like the weight was being throwed around. In the m-tuned bimmers, they feel much smoother and lighter. Going to try the SQ7 next week as wife and I want a more family oriented car so if we do decide to go with it, we will trade in the x5 m50i.

[@thedesertroad]

I compare these two cars heavily (I also did a review on one!). To me the SQ7 shines in every way over the M50i other then possibly looks (debatable), and seat comfort. The SQ7 is faster, has better driving dynamics, roomier, even better build quality, better sound insulation and more 'special'. Good luck on your test drive and share what you like better! Thanks for stopping by the channel.

[@HEEHEEBOII]

@@thedesertroad I’ll definitely share my experience after the test drive. For me the handling and overall driving experience for BMW is second to none in terms of its peer competitors. But for a family car the Q7 or SQ7 knocks the X5 out of the park in terms of overall performance.

[@thedesertroad]

@@HEEHEEBOII Rear wheel steering is stock for the SQ7 - an option for the M50i. Overall the weight balance and chassis control leans way more sports car in SQ7. M50i feels like a very top heavy SUV/TRUCK when you drive it and especially around turns. You feel the weight of that car in everything you do.

[@HEEHEEBOII]

@@thedesertroad ICIC never driven a truck or heavy SUV. Only thing I am worried about Audi is that it is a V8 engine and those thing will cause an arm and a leg to fix if I ever run into any issues.

[@RS7evenSLDR]

😂 bro you had like 3-4 inches of leg room and 4 inches of head room. “It’s small back here.”

[@thedesertroad]

For a car of this size, the interior room (esp back seat space) is known to be on the limited side. With rear facing childseats it gets tight up front real quick! Thanks for stopping by !!

[@5IveNDlme]

@@thedesertroad Love how you added "known to be" to reinforce your point lol May I ask why you mislead with your title? You basically gushed over the car for the majority of the video, then moaned a bit about the price and gas mpg. Weak sauce for the title.

[@thedesertroad]

@@5IveNDlme You know me - no car lasts forever in this household! Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for the replacement ;-)

[@hakimvlogs6579]

Is it hybrid

[@thedesertroad]

No - they introduced the mild hybrid in the M60i (2024). Otherwise the hybrids in USA were available as 45e and 50e. Thanks for stopping by!

[@Konlaw]

the price of your wrist watch is half the price of your car xD

[@thedesertroad]

But only one will keep appreciating over time .. 😂😂 Thanks for stopping by!!

[@Konlaw]

yes , my pleasure ,thank you for your video @@thedesertroad

[@thedesertroad]

@@Konlaw Thanks for stopping by today !!

[@TheeRighteousOnee]

I was offered a 2020 X5 M50i at $530 / month, 29k miles at CarMax. Is that a good deal?

[@thedesertroad]

Tough to tell what 530 a month means. What's the price of car / and then out the door with all fees and taxes? If you'd like to learn more on buying/selling cars and how to not lose a ton of money check out our course www.theruleofcars.com

[@TheeRighteousOnee]

@@thedesertroad car is 65k.

[@Gladiator1972]

So dude bought an SUV with a V8 engine with 22" wheels but complains about the MPG and tire cost??? what am I missing?

[@thedesertroad]

Sometimes the obvious ain't so obvious to some ;-) SO we're here to fill in the gaps. Not all V8s are made the same either. This X5 was surprisingly better on gas then my current RS6, even though the RS is a 4.0 and a bit lighter. But the tire cost , well that's another story. Thanks for stopping by!!

[@Stakan79]

My wife’s car. Same color, but different wheels and interior.

[@thedesertroad]

Awesome ride! Thanks for stopping by!!

[@Digga_10]

M50i or M60i That's a question too So many yay and nah. But the s68 is a yay Great video but don't cut out when you take a breath all the time it's none stop 😁

[@thedesertroad]

Thanks always for watching!

[@TheeRighteousOnee]

M50i gets the job done at 500+ HP.

[@flogar9850]

As a owner of a 2023 M50i, I got to try the M60i and honestly I could barely notice any difference.

[@thedesertroad]

@@flogar9850 I've heard more immediate throttle response, less exhaust sound and obviously the new screen layout. Thanks for your feedback and stopping by!

[@TheeRighteousOnee]

@@flogar9850 that's hot. How has the N63 been treating you?

[@redirectthings7074]

X5 M50i, M60 are better SUVs then competitors but to many people think it is a 60k 40i SUV

[@thedesertroad]

Yep def a dime a dozen AND there's no body differences between the two! X5M looks meaner but the ride was too compromised for me for daily driving! Thanks for stopping by!

[@Molloy1951]

It’s kinda funny, all the 3 issues you found on the X5 are largely public. I wonder why did you buy it, in the first place? Lack of research?

[@thedesertroad]

I knew it all going in! Overall it's still a great family car - just highlighting it in one place for those looking into buying one. Thanks for stopping by! :)

[@Thracianbeatscrixus]

Dude cut the bullshit. The thumbnail in the video alludes to the "M" 5Oi not being worth it. Then you proceed to spend 17 minutes flexing it! All to then give 3 obviously public and known things you don't like about it a few weeks after you "bought it". Not once explaining why it isn't worth it! No one goes from a Lincoln Navigator to a BMW M-series anything without knowing exactly what they're getting myself into. You just spent 18 minutes showing off and not giving any new information to anyone whom didn't already visit the Bmw website. Shame on you

[@bostonaudi]

You bought a car with over 500 hp and the mpg is bad? What?

[@thedesertroad]

Gotta nitpick somewhere, and weight the pros/cons of the extra power and weight (as it honestly affects each car differently). Thanks for stopping by!!

[@matthewdickenson142]

Mercedes gle is a much better package for size tech and comfort and performance

[@thedesertroad]

Have yet to drive one! Any particular GLE you recommend? Thanks for stopping by!

[@michaelv6870]

Maybe should have gotten a 50e.

[@thedesertroad]

Was on my mind ... ultimately went against it as wanted the V8 sound, more reliability (see host of issues crop up on the hybrid), and did not not want even extra weight on the X5 (this V8 is already plenty heavy enough). Might consider for next round ... but so far loving the V8 package!! Won't be around forever. Thanks for stopping by today!

[@Digga_10]

Did I write this reply. Yes V8 was a heart felt buy, for fun and a car with sole and personality. The brain said 50e but heavy, no sole or anything including sound. Maybe one day when have to drive silent heavy cars by law

[@michaelv6870]

Good point. Mine just came back from the shop after sitting for two weeks. Some battery cooling issue (known probem). @@thedesertroad Thought it was a good idea to buy a more fuel efficient vehicle after also owning an M850i GC.

[@thedesertroad]

@@Digga_10 Yep - I was on the verge of buying the 40i but 50i won out for more 'personality'. I believe the 40i is the 'better' car all around (also an awesome engine, good mpg, lighter, etc) - but the 50i feels more special, as the V8s typically do when there is an option. I did NOT like the drive or personality of the X5M for daily duties. Thanks for stopping by today!!

[@thedesertroad]

@@michaelv6870 Totally agree with you and many days I'm kicking myself for being at the pump so often (13mpg for me as I do mostly city driving). The day will come when all will be hybrid or electric so I can wait! Every hybrid I follow has issues so far...

[@mm-ct1to]

It's a machine in lipstick

[@thedesertroad]

Something like that for sure! Thanks for stopping by :)

[@BeamerTime354]

I’m just waiting to see if you trade it in and keep increasing that negative equity 😂. I can see it now……why is this Cadillac going to be 2k a month 😮.

[@thedesertroad]

Come on man ... you don't finance these cars! You should know better! I pay close to nothing driving / owning many of my luxury and exotic cars over last 20+ years. www.theruleofcars.com Thanks for stopping by!!

[@HELHOEK]

Gay!

[@thedesertroad]

Thanks for your feedback and stopping by the channel!