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[@Jack-os6wz]

Imagine driving by and seeing Alex doing his intro in the hard shoulder xD

[@petstar88]

Eyyyyyyy BUS WANKER 😂😂😂

[@traingameiacs]

that would be something!

[@amandabrookes3406]

Ffs this is the comment i needed to see today 😂😂😂😂❤

[@amandabrookes3406]

I can picture it now "ermmm hey fan i just did a thing!"😂😂😂😂😂

[@jacobfoster6773]

I'm picturing a straight piped, side exited disco TD5 rolling coal on him as it goes past. 😂😂

[@jv6miata]

@13:35 I think it's absolutely insane that the level of restoration Miles has had within the last 5 years, and the almost new paint is already bubbling with rust.

[@mikey_bb]

A lot of work done cheaply? 👀 or perhaps made out to have had more work done than actually was? KZbin magic I guess...

[@jv6miata]

@@mikey_bb I think it's more along the lines of how aggressive crap the area is. My 90 miata has no rust anywhere and it spent most of it's life in the SE United states

[@mikey_bb]

@@jv6miata I understand that, but for it to be that bad in a relatively short space of time post-restoration, I think there's something else at play myself 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@olibob295]

@@jv6miata It's due to cheap work done quickly

[@amazulu3401]

Yes, those rust bubbles down the door skin were disappointing to see.

[@simonpowell1442]

Not that it's much use now. For reference, hold the select button on gear leaver and press the start/stop button. It will complain about the gear box and offer to put it into neutral. That's how I got my 2011 F11 to move after the cam chain failed.

[@Black_Templar_Marshal]

Please Taylor don’t go under a car while using a scissor jack again

[@royfrewer7896]

"I love this car " just not enough to put oil in it 😂😅😂😅

[@darekmistrz4364]

Tesla would be more reliable than this BMW

[@SwitchG.3]

@@darekmistrz4364but only a fucktard would buy and drive a tesla

[@firecatinfernus3534]

​@@darekmistrz4364Hard to choose between the two 😂

[@m140i_james]

@@darekmistrz4364 I'd rather have AIDs than a Tesla.

[@darekmistrz4364]

@@m140i_james Thats how little you are worth?

[@Niracka1]

So, pretty sure the N57 should have 8 litres in it guys, making your 5 litres very low indeed. Also, stinking of diesel and not having had the DPF removed was probably quite diluted with diesel too from regens. Im confident DPFs and EGRs causing oil dilution and contamination coupled with ridiculous service intervals are to blame to all the failures on these engines.

[@StrahinjaRadinovic]

In those f10/11 goes around 7l of oil, in older e60 goes up to 9l, but yea, there was only 5-5.2l at best...

[@Niracka1]

@StrahinjaRadinovic Yea, my 535d takes just under 8. Thought it was odd when he assumed 5 litres was enough 😂

[@richardcarlssonraa1201]

@@Niracka1 6.5l in my n57b30 335d

[@Niracka1]

@@richardcarlssonraa1201 interesting, you'd imagine it would be the same, perhaps the sump I'd slightly different or something in the 535 as mine is definitely just below 8 and it's supposed to be the same engine.

[@penguinactually]

we recently picked up an f10 530d and noticed this wild service interval thing too. was fresh serviced and the next recommended oil service is like 28,000kms. when i open it in ista i see that there's a coding thing for either 12,000km or 25,000km interval option. i'm newer to diesel ownership but i seems common they gunk up oil quick, it's like it has a longer petrol service interval setup for some reason

[@cncgeneral]

I think taking the car out of park on a scissor jack may have been the stupidest thing I've seen on KZbin for a while 😂😂 A little bit of rolling and Taylor would've had the flat stomach he's always wanted

[@evansisgreat]

1:07 looks at that headrest! 🤢

[@brianiswrong]

At least it the right shape for a bmw logo to be stiched into it😅

[@Hopgop1]

The guy carts his newborn around in a car that filthy, grim, poor kid

[@RalphSavelsberg]

8:52 The inside of the driver's door doesn't look to good either. 🤮

[@joemacleod-iredale2888]

TDC’s Cadillac would make a splendid daily!

[@MyRegardsToTheDodo]

It's called daily driver, not daily breakdown, though.

[@joemacleod-iredale2888]

@@MyRegardsToTheDodo Lots of content, and he'd be emperor of the shitbox if he did...

[@missg300]

​@@joemacleod-iredale2888million percent 😂😂 that thing is the ultimate shitbox

[@VXGaming]

Caddy is the biggest shitbox.

[@Rich-fr2yv]

​@@MyRegardsToTheDodoThat power train has a ton of life left in it. I'm sure they could bolt the seat to the transmission tunnel once the body falls off sometime next week

[@callumfosbraey7761]

Unrelated but i adore Taylor’s Omega Aqua Terra. Serious bit of kit and I love that he’s not too afraid to wear it whilst working on cars. He’s always got it on and I feel like it’s often unnoticed. beautiful. Alex’s Knut Gadd Cult Chrono is okay too.

[@tamasd8]

If I'm not mistaken, every. single. BMW. has broken down under Alex and the crew.

[@MudSluggerBP]

That’s because despite how BMW managed to brainwash a bunch of people with their adverts, their cars are actually just as bad as Rovers were 😂😂

[@tamasd8]

@@MudSluggerBP exactly 😂

[@danw96]

It’s just a bmw thing, mine broke down 3 days after I got it

[@MrBreakjunior]

ITS THE CARS NOT THEM

[@godzillas6301]

@@MudSluggerBP I can only offer 1 thumbs up not 100 ..... bmw .... not as good as people make out

[@gitaarmovies2003]

The N57 is a very, very reliable engine if you take care of it, especially the single turbo variants. Sounds like you might have a high pressure diesel pump issue or timing chain. If you fix it, the car will easily bring you many more miles. My N57 currently has 400.000km on the clock, starts and runs every time, doesn’t use a drip of oil. Just change the oil every 12k miles at most and you’ll be golden

[@jamesbaggaley1460]

It’s oil starvation. They take 8 litres of oil.

[@n3hp5]

BMW are shite, timing chain fails galore, you pay for the badge not the car, get a Lexus.

[@iambenmitchell]

My n47 E84 has 189,000 miles and still runs but I’ve been having constant DPF issues for the last year. Cannot wait to replace it with a Tesla

[@cvwright]

Ok, I like you guys and know you’re both not stupid(ish). But please please never fucking do what Taylor did and go UNDER a car on a scissor jack. Nothing is worth that risk.

[@andrewpickering5413]

Especially when you’re taking it out of gear and into neutral!!!! 💀

[@ahyaan2552]

especially if you put the ignition on, step on the brake and shift into neutral it would shift into neutral lmao it wasnt fully necessary to get under it anyways

[@danpreston2222]

@@cvwright be alright, gotta do what you gotta do

[@richardcarlssonraa1201]

I ageee that was terible as fuck

[@danpreston2222]

You all understand the car has a parking brake right 😂

[@stanvickery]

09:38 we hear Taylor's starter motor impression

[@JeremiBulakowski]

Whoa Alex, your oil interval really amazes me. Didn't know that there's a petrolhead really believing that oil in high output diesel can be changed every 15k miles or even further.

[@zvonimirkljajic4473]

Amazes me, yeah. BMW sucks ass with its 30 000km oil change intervals, bomb waiting to explode after 200k kilometers, it should have 15k KM interval MINIMUM As a car guy I'd most likely do an oil change every 5000 KM to flush it in a way, then continue with 10k interval...

[@caseyhubbard76]

Actually nuts lol

[@alexsundeer]

I agree totaly. They show themselves like petrolheads but Alex really dosent care for his cars . I mean simple google search shows that for chain driven engines oil interval changes are really important.

[@alexsundeer]

​Nah he is just gonna get next car destroy it with lack of maintence and then joke how bad or high milege it was@@zvonimirkljajic4473

[@Redshift-]

Blatent abuse, with what is was burning and the dilution of what was left that poor engine had no chance 😒

[@RayTheFPSGamer]

If you're looking for a new daily driver and care about safety for your newborn how about a Volvo V60? It's safe, practical, can be fast (if you get the more powerful models), reliable, comfortable, relatively economical

[@dronez7884]

Taylor just respawned into this timeline after he got crushed by a BMW in the last timeline.

[@michaelsdiscusandatticaqua9155]

Rory : maybe you should have put some oil in it then 😂🤣😂🤣😂😂 I disturbed the whole office with that laugh 🤣😂🤣

[@Bauwowwow1]

Skoda Superb Laurent & Klement - huge, can be fast as fook with a good map and honestly one of the most comfortable cars ever made

[@radovanondrejka3182]

The 2.0 tsi 280 ps would be nice

[@seandunne2172]

That's what I was thinking ​@@radovanondrejka3182

[@thomasrudge]

You can get these with the R36 engine 👹

[@sweatybandit0]

Alex is the worst thing to happen to the car industry imo. He breaks his cars and can't even be bothered to service his dailies, unless it's for content. Brilliant work.

[@Tjescoo]

Judging cars based on their own usage pattern is making manufacturers look bad indeed. If only they handled them with love instead of trying to beat them up

[@movalis811]

then why the fuck are you watching his videos then

[@sweatybandit0]

@movalis811 if you haven't noticed already, there's a few other people who are in his videos, and I quite enjoy watching them. Calm ya titties

[@kasparsjansons5107]

Fun fact from a 535d f10 owner. The n57 consumes 200g of oil every 1000km (200g every 620miles). If the engine is ran at high rpms this number increases. This means that every 8800km (5500miles) the engine will need a top up. BUT a good rule of thumb would be not to top up but to change the oil entirely, which is actually what BMW recommends. As my f10 is tuned and produces just under 400bhp (it's taken to track days and drag days) I actually follow these guidelines which in turn makes me change my oil 3x a year BUT with 310k km (193k miles) I much prefer routine maintenance over a timing chain snap or rod bearing failure.

[@openureyes]

Great advice 👍

[@Niracka1]

Mine doesn't use a drop so I must just be lucky

[@DjDolHaus86]

How much falls out the bottom?

[@bjoe385]

​@Ayedidyae22 people must care at least a little bit.

[@zenmoto369]

I've had mine for 10 years just a remap, drive it properly and it doesn't touch the oil at all. Maybe yours has some issue

[@Grant.G.Simpson]

pisht maself laughing at the 12:50 spanner drop clip

[@MisterHughes]

Me - "Playback speed 0.25" 😂

[@heed17]

Superb 280 Laurin & Klement - megaspec, 5.5 0-60, understated and 35 mpg. Winning

[@yetkinyasaroglu]

some simple tunes and boom you got 400hp easy

[@mahay24]

Sportline plus not L&K right?

[@missg300]

thats actually a great shout.they are a cracking big car

[@MrSkoda105s]

Škoda!

[@sliders15]

Came here to suggest one of the big engined Superbs!

[@KarlCLCoupe]

Another vote for a Skoda Superb. If you can get a Mark3 Sportline, 280 buff horses out the box and as others have said a bit of juggery pokery can see that figure increase. Palatial space inside for dog and child paraphernalia.

[@JoosySmooyay]

The way I winced when Taylor got under the car on that jack. I wouldn't even put my hand under the car like that lmao

[@JoosySmooyay]

@Ayedidyae hey man, leave BMWs out of this 🤣

[@Frankieboi19911]

​@AyedidyaeEvery comment you male on the page is trying to pull them down...jealousy is a wonderful thing eh 😊

[@Frankieboi19911]

@Ayedidyae Aww bless...Well one a don't drive a bmw you numty.. You keep trying to pull others down because it obviously make you feel better about yourself. You seem like one of them if I have big dog you have a bigger one. 😊

[@Frankieboi19911]

@Ayedidyae If a want a comeback mate I'll just wipe mine back from your mums face...

[@Frankieboi19911]

@Ayedidyae Number one a don't own a bmw, Number two you are obviously that thick to understand the meaning off it.. Number 3 bringing people family into things for your own personal sad gain... You my friend are the definition of a sad old keyboard warrior want to be no it all...Who in real life no body likes so has to come online to try boost is little ego.. You have a lovely day 😊

[@wolfvontyr2266]

15:23 - His new car is an Aston! Not with that body shape though, unless its a DBX, but that looks like a Macan or an old Cayenne. Also, are we going to see more of Stavros? Next year is the 20th anniversary of the Securitas heist, so if you can get him restored to peak condition, some true crime nutter will pay out the nose for him.

[@leumel900]

Might be some kind of Ford as well

[@luckyluke540]

Keeping with the skoda theme, I'd say a superb 280 is pretty nice daddy car

[@Martin_Rayman]

In Superb is so much space at the back seats that You can´t reach your baby to give him something :-D

[@HAAZZAAH.]

octavia vrs

[@madloufos89]

As a father of a 2 year old boy and a 2 year old Labrador retriever, I would highly recommend either a BMW F25 X3 2.0d/3.0d (the M sport suspension makes it a bit harsh) or if you need extra space then get a BMW F15 X5 3.0d/4.0d with the M Sport package but without the optional air springs. Both vehicles got 5 stars at the NCAP, which made me consider them in the first place as my personal vehicle when I needed to buy one.

[@Muxtxng]

A broken BMW, how uncommon 😂 Family vehicle idea: MK3 (2015 - 2023) Skoda Superb Estate, has the family / luxury aspects whilst keeping reasonable economy and reliability, yes it's 'boring' but good value for money in my eyes. Also you could get the 280hp AWD power train for being towing capable and reasonably quick.

[@BugattiONE666]

what do you mean?

[@12many4you]

@@BugattiONE666 why yes, what ever could he possibly mean? this channel particularly proves the flawless record

[@chrism869]

@@12many4you learn how to maintaina car and this wouldnt happen

[@BugattiONE666]

@@12many4you Nah its like thats supposed to be sarchasm but it isnt?

[@sexy.orange123]

notice how it’s on 190k miles?

[@lamby28]

Ive got a 3.6 v6 l&k superb . Rare as hens teeth . But had loads of 2.0 tdi ones . Absolutely love them very underrated cars

[@jaysmartin]

Fear not .. as Taylor made a call and got an over the phone MOT!

[@radoz146]

@Ayedidyaevosa is not in England

[@robday2601]

I have a 2012 Porsche Cayenne 3.0D which I brought for Dad duties and towing. Had it mapped to 300bhp so plenty fast enough as a daily and pulls my trailer up and down the country with ease. I love it! Also touch wood has been 100% reliable

[@diegoagejas5394]

I just bought a Lexus gs300 55 plate with 132.000 miles and I am loving it, loads of tech amazing v6 engine, reliable (I have put it in a 2 poster ramp and there is not a single leak), and not to bad on fuel about 38mpg on motroway and 30 combined maybe 15 town. Check out some old lexus like the gs 300 or 450h you would love them

[@blackknight3830]

I'd rather go with the 430 or 460 if available. The 300 has a bad rep for the engine, though not as bad as the F11. But due to ULEZ he 450h would probably be the best bet. Nice ones should go for 6-7.000 moneys. 357 HP and 500 Nm , while being a V6! Japanese cars need more love on this channel anyways.

[@diegoagejas5394]

@blackknight3830 both ar ulez and the only problem the 300 have and is if it's been neglected is carbon build up. I have got information from people who worked at lexus at the time and told me both are bullet proof as long as they has been service. Later model from the gs300 got a recall for valves springs apart from that all good.

[@CheapBastard1988]

​@blackknight3830 A hybrid model usually isn't ideal for towing purposes though. I own a face-lift model 2016 Lexus GS450h, and I had the towing hitch installed when I bought it. It is legally allowed to tow 1500kg, which isn't bad, but in the owners manual, it's not advised to do any towing at all (because the transmission doesn't have an oil cooler). I don't tow more than the entire theoretical load of the car (just a few light boats), so it'll probably be fine. I wouldn't tow cars with it.

[@liamcastro-wilkins3018]

My dad had the same car on same plate and I drove it plenty, they're absolutely diabolical to drive. Motorway they're surprisingly economical, but the CVT box is genuinely awful and there's no feel to the steering (yes I know it's an older boaty Lexus but my point still stands 😂) and it was just a horrible driving experience

[@diegoagejas5394]

@liamcastro-wilkins3018 the gs300 does not have a cvt is the gs450 with the 8 speed auto, they are shit for cornering.... it's a massive car but it's a great car to drive everyday, i would not drive a k20 ep3 with coilvers or massive exhaust everyday to work... but they are really fun cars to drive on weekends ;)

[@asimmalik6378]

I was in your shoes a few years ago Alex. Serial BMW owner but with a small child added to the family, unexpected and expensive repairs were something which were no longer on the menu. I decided a Lexus V8 was the best choice for reliability, whilst still being an interesting motor. After much research and scrolling through many car ads, I finally found and bought my V8 barge. A BMW 550i 😁.

[@rkmbnt]

This car would have been fine if Alex would have kept up with maintenance and did the mandatory timing chain replacement after purchase... which is not the case as it seems. I would only skip the latter if it's documented and proven that a quality job is already done. BTW: Reasonable oil change interval on N57 with egr/dpf still in place is 10k km or 6k miles MAX, absolute max.

[@JohnBaxendale]

He mentions in the video it'd had a cam chain before he bought it.

[@joncotn]

BMWs seem to fall apart after 11 years. Built in obsolescence is their game plan 😉

[@intars2733]

​@AyedidyaeYour talking so much nonsense

[@rkmbnt]

@Ayedidyae and yet there are many N57 cars driving about with high mileage. Design of the car isn't bad but the engine is let down by long maintenance intervals, excessive EGR use (soot in oil), DPF burning (oil dilution by fuel), all of these 3 are present in all diesels in the last 20 years, so dont come talking that BMW is shit. They all are. There's more - every manufacturer shaves off the last gram of metal on anything they put in an engine, it's often done under the name of improving dynamics but its honestly just saving them money. Oil pressures are turned down to save every last bit of energy and then comes the low-rpm driving, which the normal driving mode is optimized to. Most cars today are shit, snapping chains, cranks and whatnot. I can't recall any brands that don't have issues with their diesels from the past two decades. So turn down your BMW=junk mentality. They are not the only ones. Do you even know any reasons why manufacturers have been turning up with crap like this? No manufacturer gives a damn about their product's reliability after 10-15 years because if they did, they'd go out of business. Bad engines often have nothing to do with bad engineering, it's just economics and environment with some marketing bs, plain and simple. Look behind the curtain.

[@malcolmmcphail5983]

Hi Alex, Taylor and Rory. I am a current BMW senior/master technician with BMW. if you need any info or advice. Give me a message and I’ll be in touch. Especially for that neutral on the f11 issue. Hold the gear selector forward for 3 seconds whilst cranking and push forward again. Should get neutral after that. For any more info feel free to message or more! 😁

[@skyrocketautomotive]

As fun as Taylor is in general, I love these videos where you see just how fucking good he is in his element, fault finding and spannering. I really hope the Bimmer lives another day but it's lovely to see Miles back in action!

[@bene.100]

I would not get under a car on a scissor jack and force it out of park for ANYBODY. Taylor is a good friend. With a bit of a death wish.

[@99yorkshirelad]

You might need to check the rotation of the tyre on the OSF

[@Reggie-OxAutosLtd]

Came to say the same thing 😅

[@Lsclba]

Get a 2006-2009 Saab 9-5 Aero estate they are lovely cars and have plenty of poke with their 260 horsepower 2.3 turbo engine

[@BussianRanana]

15:00 interesting car in the background??

[@quintanavives5023]

I think it's TDC's 996

[@MelSavageKiller]

hmmm 2008 Aston Martin Vantage lol, maybe Rory's new car.

[@yiannisgaming03]

Rory's new Aston, mentioned it on the latest podcast episode

[@MrMaxeemum]

Oh, the Aston (True Daily Driver), that old thing.

[@JustOneKevin]

Just get a g31 you will love it!!!!!👍

[@createanddestroy]

I would just repair the 530D, do some preventative maintenance as well and it will be good to go. It has a good design, nice straight-six engine ...

[@endzenju]

Good design? :D I wouldn't call such an high engine failure rate and mandatory chain replacements as a "good" design.

[@danmoney9932]

Don't think it's worth it sadly. New engine would be 3-4 k which is about what the car was worth before

[@mnoovurvi]

@@endzenju He said design of the car. Plus all cars require chain replacement....

[@endzenju]

@@mnoovurvi where do you get this "all cars need chain replacement"? I've driven good ol Mk3 Mondeo diesel with a chain from almost new to 360k km with no chain replacement ever. I scrapped it just because of the rust at 20yo. Meanwhile some other people I know have driven Lexus IS and Honda Accord for similar mileage with no chain replacements. Some garages even laugh at you when you mention chain replacement on cars other but audi and bmw.

[@mnoovurvi]

@@endzenju Just because the rest of the car died it doesn't mean. It's a moving part. It wears out. It will need replacement at some point. Are you saying there aren't mondeos with chain replacements at lower mileage ? There are a lot of factors you are not even considering in addition to how the chain design was made: Power level, maitnenance, how the car was driven. Try driving your ford like BMWs are usually driven for that long and see if you won't have issues earlier.

[@rafaelbrunet6042]

I have a 2016 Acura MDX SH-Awd with 145K miles and has no issues. 7 seaters, bit sporty and really reliable. I would recommend for the dad life.

[@Afraz_9n3]

Acuras do not exist outside of the US

[@NeilBolton]

Late 2016 ish Euro 6 Audi SQ5 TDI Plus. Remap it and you're knocking on the door of 400bhp and 650lb/ft, does nearly 45mpg and takes two dogs, two kids, etc and will whistle down the autobahn all day at 150mph. I have one and aside from its voracious appetite for injectors (you'll learn how to replace these in 10 mins), I love it. I say all of this as the proud owner of a 182k miles F11 520d which I also love - but not for the stupid little electrical gremlins it keeps having - otherwise the damn thing is like triggers broom and just keeps bowling along. (also has done multiple autobahn runs at 145mph)

[@AI-Records24]

Also props to BMWs diesels coupled with the zf8 because unless I’m wrong no other 2.0 diesel does 150 mph without work to it, but stock 2.0 BMWs will do 149

[@AI-Records24]

@Ayedidyae not only would I but I have done several times my Mrs had a 420 for 5 years didn’t let her down once I’ve had a 335d and a 535d plus my X5M50d and none of them let me down either so your “bmw is a terrible daily” Japanese fantasy is just rubbish it’s all about servicing and preventative maintenance if you don’t do that on ANY car including your Yaris it’s going to break down at some point. Not to mention half the breakdowns are caused by regulations fitted hardware such as dpf or egr.

[@AI-Records24]

@Ayedidyae that’s not what I actually said though, is it? The n47 does have a big design flaw you are 100% correct however it’s nothing that can’t be sorted by getting ahead of it going wrong, not my favourite engine because it’s so small anyway I’d never run one of them myself. The 3.0 n57 however is a completely different ballgame and is one of the best diesels you can buy. The b58 is a great engine too, you cannot deny that it’s just fact. Tell me of a better diesel and petrol 6cyl and under engine?

[@AI-Records24]

@Ayedidyae also it’s quite ironic your reply, saying I’m generalising, there’s no middle ground with us whilst angrily generalising making yourself look unhinged not coming to the conclusion of a sane person which is that I like the n57 paired with the zf8 and rear wheel drive or rear biased 4wd for more reasons than it being a perfect engine which no engine in the world is. It’s about a lot more, I like to drive fast, I like to drift, I like to get good mpg on a run, I like a well balanced car that handles nicely and is a good starting point to be able to modify and get more power out of. You cannot give me a good alternative for a daily driver because there isn’t any that meet all the requirements I have for a daily driver. You could put the most perfect engine in a Toyota and at the end of the day they’d make it an unbalanced mo ng pit fwd soulless bore fest with a CVT gearbox. I’ve had a lot of cars, including loads of Japanese cars too so your little unhinged rant was actually properly funny because it was so wrong. You can’t daily a boxer though, an RB for example, it’s not fun when you have to. A car is more than just its engine it’s the whole package, luxury and tech with power and torque, a gearbox that does exactly what you want and a well balanced chassis. Just so happens that bmw at least used to make those perfectly, for a lot of people. Do Japanese cars go down autobahns a lot at over 160 with no problems? Which ones are as good on track from stock? Not many. Like I said I’ve owned a few so I do know, they tend to be great at one or two things but nothing else. At the end of the day let people like what they like and stop being so invested in trying to prove another engine is better because you like it more, it isn’t. Your opinion has no bearing or value in the eyes of anyone else so buy what you like to drive and let others do the same and be happy (and also quiet) about it.

[@discoricci]

I believe the high-pressure fuel pump (Bosch CP4) has gone bad. Along with timing chain issues and several other serious problems, it is another weak point of the N57 engine.

[@NH00531]

I’m not sure that you’ll find anything better than a 530d that meets all those criteria. I’ve had two F11’s and a G31, with 3 kids and loads of DIY always to do they are definitely all the car you’ll ever need. Good luck in your search and welcome to fatherhood…..it’s a challenge. 😂

[@SaffronWorldCR]

There's a reason the skoda Octavia is used by many taxi drivers. Miles is already a fantastic choice for a daily driver.

[@gordonchard6243]

My lexus has just decided to breakdown. Engine started stuttering and now lot of white exhaust smoke. Which definitely is probably head gasket FFS. Auto Alex video definitely came up at the right time to cheer me up.

[@RogerM88]

What's the model?

[@gordonchard6243]

@@RogerM88 ct200

[@ahyaan2552]

@@gordonchard6243 yh common issue along with hybrid battery past 200k miles. It is quite easy to diy the head gasket tbf. How many miles does your ct have?

[@ThisisForTheTV]

​@@gordonchard6243You bought the expensive 3rd GenPrius. Common HG failure at 200k miles. Never done a CT200 but the 3rd Gen Prius is a relatively easy HG job.

[@RogerM88]

@@gordonchard6243 Is the Hybrid model, the ct200h? Some say the Atkinson Cycle engines are harder to replace the head gasket.

[@jordengrant8099]

Those 3 litre bmw engines need new oil every 6k after about 40k miles. My 640d was in a bmw specialist garage and they basically said if you don't do that the engine probably won't survive upto 100k. Pretty sure land-rover 4 litre diesel requires the same procedure.

[@teinspringz]

8:41 Reading the fault code on a lift, could have done that on the highway roadside and saved us all some time, Al.

[@wawllzz]

Daily Driver Idea: Jaguar XF S 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Diesel. ABSOLUTELY ADORE mine. 60MPG on motorways and around 35 in town. Fast as fuck, comfy, spacious, safe, v. economical for a V6. 600 ft/lb of torque. 275 BHP. Grabbed mine with full Jag service history @ 70k miles for £9k.

[@216-i6p]

But it's a diesel :/

[@wawllzz]

@@216-i6p So was the BMW, so is Miles...Did I miss the part where he said he didn't want a diesel?

[@ReviveAndDrive-mk1]

And a ford mondeo platform even worse 😢

[@andrewpickering5413]

@@wawllzz I had one, did 100k miles in it and it was absolutely superb! Perfect blend of comfort and power without being wallowy, and air conditioned seats are pretty good too!

[@godzillas6301]

XF .... prices are now on there arse as the cost to fix even simple stuff is tongue swollowingly bad . Chance then for a cheapie run into the ground with comfort and luxury .

[@jamesbaggaley1460]

The N57 takes 8 litres of oil… if you drained 5 litres out, then it’s oil starvation. If you starve the tensioners of oil, this can also snap the chain.

[@vincehoffman179]

16:00 first thing zhat comes to my mind is the volvo xc90 v8 . 😂😅

[@vincehoffman179]

But dont know about economical hahah

[@LK-58]

To be honest if your a dad with a child and a wife I would recommend the Audi SQ5 as your daily preferably 2018 model very clean and reliable car please do consider 😊.

[@duncanrodd4329]

My 2018 SQ7 was great as a daily family car & I enjoyed the way it could move too. Would like to try a SQ5 at some point going forward.

[@mihaiserbanescu8676]

motorways with no hardshoulders are a danger to the public. I don`t understand what you are supposed to do if your car breaks down, and you are one of those "smart" motorways.

[@MaverickTopG]

You wait in the lane and then the signs above you (and up to the breakdown) should show the red "x" along with messaging to alert of the breakdown. But the question is whether other motorists read / notice the signs...

[@mihaiserbanescu8676]

@@MaverickTopG exactly! If a moment of distraction takes another driver in your lane, he will probably have other drivers following him too, because they will probably miss the sign and follow the traffic. Then what? It's a bit too dangerous for comfort. What if you're stranded in the second or 3rd lane? Imagine the chaos!

[@MaverickTopG]

@@mihaiserbanescu8676 Totally get it. There are lay-bys built into the system too but all it takes is someone's error of judgement to result in a bigger issue

[@FailofWar127]

Getting a rail pressure code along with your car randomly stalling on the motor way is essentially pointing to the HPFP CP4 pump going out. The car will crank like yours but there's no fuel pressure, I had this exact same thing happen on my N57. The N57s are known for timing chain failures & the CP4 pumps going bad. Your pump very likely grenaded itself and sent shavings all over the fuel system (injectors, fuel rail, lines, tank). You will need to replace the CP4 pump as well as either clean the entire system or replace it.

[@AnthonyCastelluci]

Thanks for more laughs. Once again demonstrating why BMW means, Bring more wallet, for a lot of people. LOL

[@nachtstern3350]

bring mich werkstatt (bring me workshop) in Germany

[@MS-we4wi]

​@Ayedidyaeyou're so clueless I actually feel sorry for you

[@MS-we4wi]

@Ayedidyae lol n47... it's obviously shit, people who actually like BMW's don't drive a crappy 4 cyl diesel. I don't even understand why people would buy a BMW with that engine. Might as well buy another brand, because they won't get to enjoy the car like they would if they had a 6cyl. Btw, I was not saying BMW's are the most reliable, but they are good to drive. And I would rather spend some money on a car I enjoy to drive, than to drive a bulletproof car I didn't like(if that existed, it obviously doesn't anyway)

[@MS-we4wi]

@Ayedidyae you forget the worst problem with both engines(n47+n57) the Bosch cp4 pump

[@MS-we4wi]

@Ayedidyae I don't like diesel cars anyway, and even if I did I would not care what some random with 0 taste thinks. So you could never make me feel embarrassed. Keep on trying if you want🤡

[@Superzesh101]

I've had my 535d since brand new (63 plate). It gets serviced every 10k and I just do what needs doing to it. It's never let me down and hasn't put a foot wrong. As Alex says though, it's one of the best cars you'll ever need. Soft close doors and radarcruise control are a dream!!! 😂

[@Piner5074]

Most definitely get a Skoda Superb estate, even later models won’t break the bank, and there’s a whole raft of engines and 4x4 possibilities. Plus more room than you’ll ever need.

[@FlynnBellamyCars]

Get yourself a 2016-2019 XC90 D5 and remap to 300hp. Peace of mind with reliability and family safety ❤

[@WayToManyAssassins]

im sure alex enjoys the F11 driving dynamics too much to switch to another brand.

[@MelSavageKiller]

Hmmm 2008 Aston Martin Vantage at 14:59 , maybe Rory's new car.

[@SIRCOSMONAUT]

2015 Volvo v60 d6 is the awnser. 280hp 640nm and all the tech you need. (Also 0-100 in 6 sec)

[@BritishBeeMan]

I'll bet thin oil due to dpf regeneration not completing and essentially dumping the excess diesel (from regen) into the oil system. Ask me how I know...

[@danmoney9932]

Yes, such a shit design.

[@leenevin8451]

It uses egr right?

[@lewiscawthraw1341]

I picked up a MK7.5 golf R estate. I would highly recommend. 45mpg on a run, 306bhp, 4motion all wheel drive, more boot space than I know what to do with, ULEZ complaint, sounds fruity, looks nice too. Maybe that could be added to your maybe pile.

[@Conceptcreator]

mmm get a Volvo V60 Hybrid, or an XC60-90, great cars, very comfortable for long drives! But also very safe!

[@Tjescoo]

How often have you been in a crash that activated the airbags? I have had one that did not activate any extra safety features. This means so far, I have had less than a 0.0005% crash rate. Not enough to invest in safety features that will definitely not keep me alive more than any other car with airbags.

[@SphinxFin]

Just no.

[@Conceptcreator]

@@SphinxFin just yes... they are amazing cars, I have tried others and I keep coming back to volvo. Do not like their current moden ones, I am talking in the 10's volvo's not current ones

[@Conceptcreator]

@@Tjescoo Have you seen how Volvo tests their cars... they are very safe and test every situation you can think of, personally go to crashes that happen in sweden with a volvo to see how they can improve upon it and make it safe if a crash does happen.

[@SphinxFin]

@@Conceptcreator and I've driven many enough to know better not to own one :) Boring, disappointing to drive and there's way better powertrain combos on the market available. Safe? Probably yes. So are most others too. Maybe not on the same level, but close enough.

[@DiscoFang]

Roses are red, BMW is dead. A man with a van? A Taylor with a trailer!

[@oliverrugg3732]

"I loved this car" "maybe you should've put some oil in it then" ".... shut up"

[@YerryMina187]

The level of this channel & V2 is sensational. Taylor & Rory add so much to both. Hope they continue, it’s first class 💪🏽

[@danpreston2222]

I know what's wrong with it, aint got no gas in it

[@davog1946]

Cars run on liquid not gas.

[@danpreston2222]

@@davog1946 you live under a rock or what?

[@davog1946]

@@danpreston2222 this is not “MERICA”. It is you who lives under the metaphorical rock.

[@leumel900]

​@@davog1946 Mine does indeed run on gas (CNG), but that's not very common.

[@SwitchG.3]

X5 45e! My dad had one of thise! Its absolutly brilliant! Massaging seats, night vision, «autopilot» bowers&wilkins stereo and so much more! B58 with a battery on the side. Nice towing capsbilty,smooth in the winter (norway, winter here is ruff) 400hp combined. Goes pretty nice when you need it to, and hella cheap when you commute to work and such because of the battery. Awesome awesome car. At least go and testdrive one and see for urself!

[@dukereilly7626]

The true Shame about the f11 mate. But on the plus side Myles 😊 nearly as famous as Phil. Why not get yourself a xc70?!? Great family wagon, reliable can tow ( not sure on max weight) and its a volvo! Ours has seen 1 of the 4 kids move out into her own place.

[@kristianolsenlarsen]

Volvos are so boring though. Only Volvo that is acceptable is the second gen XC90

[@9wowable]

@@kristianolsenlarsenXC70 is definitely not a boring car IMO.

[@jeffmeme1926]

2001 to 03 xc70s have auto gearbox issues and 2.5t s have a cylinder wall cracking issue if i remeber

[@hairyneil]

I was going to say xc70 as well! Love mine, it's wallowy and the tyres are shit so the slightest bit of rain and you're spinning tyres at every roundabout 😂 Not ULEZ compliant but😢

[@thedarkknight1971]

I STILL think of the video where they discover that 'Miles' was STILL running right on his ORIGINAL head gasket after 450K miles! Feck! But then again, thats the VW 1.9 PD motor for ya! 👌 😎🇬🇧

[@noahsmusic-yx3hn]

Go for a Skoda Octavia Vrs 2013-2018 ( some you can grab for 6k and some r 13k) They run forever!

[@Januszem_byc]

You should consider skoda superb 2.0TSI with DSG and 4x4. Great car with a lot of space inside

[@nunchuckfilms]

I love our 2015 octavia scout. Don't like the servicing.

[@18_rabbit]

dn't ever ever ever buy one with that engine, aka E888

[@altspitfire]

New daily recommendation. A Lexus LS460. 4.6 V8, 380 horsepower, very comfortable and extremely reliable as all Lexus are.

[@cvwright]

Nah I don’t believe it, another scripted video 🤦🏻‍♂️ BMWs don’t break at least make it realistic.

[@Jack-os6wz]

U mad?

[@cvwright]

@@Jack-os6wzU mad?

[@12many4you]

true, no BMW has ever failed, ever, in the world. absolute facts that cannot be denied

[@thegadeyne]

I love that miles is your daily again, he deserves to be on the road. What's miles his interior like these days? I remember the front window was leaky and the headliner came off, has that been fixed?

[@Lasergun74]

I genuinely believe that the only reasonable option to replace the F11 would be a “fresher” 5 Series, a few years newer and with a bit less mileage

[@Yesidoplaytheguitar]

I love how Alex had gotten to the point where he's buying Porsches and Ferraris, but when his F11 daily konks out Miles is still his best bet.

[@neilg3364]

New daily has to be a Superb 280 4x4 estate. Perfect all rounder.

[@alanbrown8296]

Alex get a Ford C Max, Titanium X 2 litre. Short wheel base version. Very reliable, plenty of power, loads of space inside. I know it’s not a BMW, but if you want a very reliable car to drive the young un around in. Doesn’t look terrible and I’m sure you could mod it if you felt the need.

[@theboomting17]

Audi Q7, dad life, towing, safety, comfort 🎉

[@105kyl_e36]

Rory: Maybe you should’ve put some oil in it then. Alex: Shut up Rory!

[@ajdexter4195]

Dad car vw Tiguan I’m sorry to say it, big, powerful, can tow a bunch very very safe in your standard crash and very say in a more serious one! It’s safe to say it’s the car to go for a new one an old one they are all so perfect for a baby and dog, off road or time to time, high up, good road presence for when baby is in. Lots of storage for the basic family crap, bottles, sunglasses, travel sweets and general nic naks. It’s vw so parts are cheap and usually an easy job, and even a new new one wont set you back more than 30k but I think the old ones look better x

[@antrist2369]

BMW x5 m50d isn't a bad shout for a fast, economical daily, comfortable daily. The Volvo XC60 T8 is also a great car, also an Audi SQ5 could be worth viewing.

[@MrM00moo]

Octavia VRs wagon 16:23

[@szczepanKG]

Only X3 F25, i have switched for the same reasons from F30. Have a dog, baby, have to drive for hours and honestly this 190bhp 2l diesel is econimical, not super fast but enough for taking over and doing 180 on motorway when needed. Booth space is more than enough. Between Mercedes and Audi this is the best choice

[@uzvisheni]

YAY MILES IS BACK!!!!!!!!!!! He should be your daily.

[@humblehomemadehifi]

Affordable, practical, reliable, plenty of space for dogs and childeren and something different for your new daily: a Honda Civic FK Tourer (face lift version).

[@Michalaniol487]

You must be making really good money from KZbin and not give a damn about your car if you haven't filled up with a liter of engine oil from any gas station. BMW service is also ignored. A great example for one of the most recognizable automotive journalists in the country 👍 😊

[@hardcoretam]

Along with cutting springs on the Skoda and going under the car with no axle stands and just a scissor jack. Grim

[@dgtommy5420]

Get that Honda N22 power and you're set for life, currently looking for a cozy little 3rd gen CR-V myself

[@the6cow6god6]

im so so so glad theirs move bmw content, i was beginning to think this channel might start to branch out to more interesting stuff

[@TheRealMrCods]

So what have we learned here folks?........ Alex doesnt gaf about his maintenance..... "I really love this car" 🤣

[@benbennit]

BMW after the 90s is the most tragic manufacturer decline story.

[@slimjft9669]

Skoda superb estate 2.0 tdi can’t go wrong great mpg very strong reliable engine plenty of space for the little one and the dog just a recommendation for you love the videos keep it up 👍🏻

[@jshoe1986]

Watch Alex go and knacker miles's engine next 😂 mans slipping clutches and blowing engines 😂 😂😂

[@paulmcmillan5941]

Miles is back!!!!! Great to see this car looking so well! Not sure what your budget is for the new daily but perhaps a Mercedes?

[@1973PD]

Try a Jaguar F-Pace as your replacement. The P400e is economical, practical, safe, looks great, fun to drive and 0-60 is 5 seconds, so FAST!

[@kennethhenderson44]

A x3m40d/i would be a incredible daily I traded in my long time high mileage hero 328i at 283k miles for my x3 m40i and couldn’t be happier with it it’s quick gets 32 mpg (us) on the highway is extremely comfortable fairly cheap to maintain and as a dog dad it hauls both of them around no problem as well as hauling friends

[@Manoah.]

You should start mapping Miles, TDI's are wonder machines when remapped while still maintaining good reliability and gas mileage