Very LOUD 350bhp BMW X5 4.8 V8 - BMW's Luxury SUV Review, History and Drive!

When I was offered this BMW X5 I wasn’t that interested, even though it is a 4.8i V8, but when I heard it start, well I just had to have it… this is the most antisocial car I have ever owned!
In this video I’ll show you why I bought this X5, run through the history of the X5 and I take this loud V8 on a drive, when I fund a tunnel for proper V8 acoustics!
I hope you enjoy the video - if you do please hit the Like button, subscribe to the Channel and let me know your thoughts on the X5, whether it is this one or your own experience.
Thanks for watching!
--------- Video Content ---------
00:00 - Intro.
01:15 - Why did I buy the X5?
03:12 - Celebrating my V8s!
04:18 - The BMW X5 Story.
12:23 - Inside the X5 V8.
14:18 - Taking X5 for a Drive.
16:16 - Tunnel Time for the X5 V8.
20:01 - Final Thoughts on the X5.

[@obrienwejuli4804]

Sir your explanation about this car is of very high standard indeed very much appreciated

[@aleksandarkojic449]

I have one 3.5d 286hp. What a great car to drive. Not bored after two years. All the best from Serbia.

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment and I hope you keep enjoying your X5. Thanks for watching.

[@pieterreynders5607]

Had 3 oilburner BMW's in my lifetime....still has my 2009 E70 3.5d...best thing since sliced cheese!!! Loved the review, woukd love a review on the 3.5d e70!!

[@Mcali333]

Bmw X5 E70 4.8 Best Sport Activity Vehicle you can buy! Incredible car! Have the same exact one same color fully loaded love that beast 🇩🇪

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment and for watching the video - I hope you continue to enjoy your X5 for many years to come as they are great cars. 👍

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

I’ve just brought an X5 two weeks ago only the 3.0D mines de cat straight piped and stage 1 runs lovely and quick when it needs to be again lovely for a 16 year old car My tax was £700 Insurrance was higher too but no stress just love the car I run it on the v power or premium fuel I’ll be treating it to decent tyres later this year 😃🙌🏼

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for watching my video and congratulations on your new-to-you X5, it sounds a beauty. You'll enjoy travelling in luxury, with that performance undertone which only comes with a BMW. I appreciate the comment. 👍

[@parkecorepersonaltrainingp2601]

Such a cool cat and wonderful review 👍👍

[@cornishcarcollectors]

I appreciate the ongoing support, thanks. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@MrDEADWORLD]

That's a really nice BMW X5, I can't wait to finally buy one🙌

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment and good luck when you are ready to buy your first X5. 👍

[@alexbratu77]

The X5 E70 is the best car in the world and the most beautiful!!! Nice review!!

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment, I am glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.

[@davidcummings2020]

I straight piped my 4.8 e70 from the cats everyone loves it . Sounds fantastic as the cam comes on..just wish it was a 6 speed manual

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment; good to know there are other "straight piped" V8 BMWs out there. I bet it sounds wicked! Thanks for watching.

[@Ensignpeak]

Is that from the cats back? Does it have any effect on emissions?

[@davidcummings2020]

@@Ensignpeak just deleted the big muffler at the back and used the original tips . kept the cats . no effect on emissions. The cats flow plenty on these things.

[@cliverichards6937]

Exhausted tune is not far off a Spitfire 🎉 Great review Andy.

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment Clive, and for taking the time to watch. 👍

[@CerberaNZ]

Sounds incredible - I was lucky to pick up a fully loaded one from Singapore (I'm in NZ) with only 45,000 km on it - I'm now looking at a new exhaust to make the most of the v8. I'm fortunate to be running a decatted TVR Cerbera 4.5v8 which is a total hooligan, and I'd like to bring the E70 a bit closer to that experience, but still something I can drive without waking the neighbours.

[@jimmypaterson7650]

I picked up one a few months ago. Also in NZ. Also looking to get more out of the exhaust without waking the neighbours up. Actually more concerned about it being too loud in the cabin and droning on long drives. Would be keen to know how you go, and where in NZ you get parts.

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment... the X5 really does sound great and well worth looking for an exhaust if you are planning on doing something similar. Your Cerbera must be incredible. Keep enjoying your V8s and thanks for watching.

[@mikemkhabela]

Dont mind haters . Personally enjoyed your review. Nice car nd it sound the best. I love it nd m owning one of bmw x5 4.8 sport. All cars need maintenance

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thank you for the comment, I am glad you enjoyed the video. Enjoy your BMW X5 and thanks for watching.

[@tuningemporium815]

that sounds rather nice :)

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment. The camera / microphone really fails to do it justice, the car sounds wicked. Thanks for watching the video.

[@markbiggart1265]

I’ve been lucky enough to own 1 x E53 4.4i and 1 x E70 4.8i and they were so much fun. Were surprisingly economical on long runs too. Def needed some $$ to maintain tho

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment. The X5 V8s certainly are fun and sound great. Which was your favourite, the E53 or E70? Thanks for watching.

[@dariuszmular1051]

It's a pity that you didn't say what the disadvantages of the car are. I mean the emerging faults in version 4.8, which is of decisive importance considering the costs of repairs and service.

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment. This video is not really intended as a ‘buyer’s guide’; it’s really just me sharing my experience of this car… which was positive. As with any premium SUV, they are going to be expensive to repair (and to fuel!). Thanks for watching.

[@jimmypaterson7650]

I think you got lucky with the exhaust. I haven't heard any others that sound that good. Any idea what it consists of?

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment Jimmy - the exhaust on the X5 certainly is entertaining. The car still had the cats, but was pretty much straight through from there. Thanks for watching.

[@QU35TIONZcc]

Overall did you enjoy this car and keep it a while, or was it one of the quick flips you spoke about at the start???

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment. I really enjoyed this car and spent a little over a month with it, but the car was so good it sold pretty much as soon as I listed it for sale. Thanks for watching, I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@craigbrett672]

hopefull you didn't get done with the average speed cameras in the Saltash tunnel. Recognised the old petrol station at Tideford :)

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment Craig and as for the speed cameras, it is all good because I didn't exceed 30 😬. Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it.

[@Bongo4611]

I've always loved the X5. The Jeep Cherokee was still the first fast SUV for me though.

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment. The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is an awesome car, but a rare sight! Thanks for watching.

[@newbeginnings8566]

I couldn't accept being mistaken for a boy racer with that exhaust - it has a novelty moment of course... My choice would be the look of the E53 face-lift model with a more reliable 3.0d...

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment. As you say, the exhaust note is fun and has a novelty value, but not sure I'd want to live with it long-term fun for the occasional blast though! Like you, I prefer the E53. Thanks for watching.

[@joetaylor1459]

Absolutely My favorite sound is a fat V8!

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment; it does sound amazing! Hope you enjoyed the video, please do stay tuned. 👍🏻

[@joetaylor1459]

@@cornishcarcollectors I just bought an 04 X5 4.8 for 7k AUD and I'm in lala land driving around with this big grin on me face hehe

[@That.swole_ayala]

Is it all straight pipe or muffler delete or resonator delete?

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment - looks to still have the cats but then straight through. Thanks for watching.

[@That.swole_ayala]

@@cornishcarcollectors thank you!!

[@1disturbedjunglist]

How much is road tax on the v8 e70 compared to the v6 e53?

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment; I believe the roadtax post-March 2006 is over £700 per year on the V8. Thanks for watching. 👍

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

I’m paying £700 on a 2007 E70 mate 3.0d

[@stevecooper6653]

Not lover of ANY car with a Tractor 🚜 engine under the bonnet..that sounds 😮😮I’ve a V8 Bimmer e39 had it many years.petrol of course.im looking 👀 into buying one of these E70 V8 of course 4.8 that’s a bit steep on road tax 🤷🤷🤷

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment; hope you enjoyed the video and good luck with your search for an E70... they're great cars, just a little pricey to run in V8 form! 🤣 Thanks for watching.

[@GeoZeppelin1979]

whats voxholl?

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Ha! Thanks for the comment and for watching the video.

[@avamank]

Have you still got this car? I live in Penzance and I would like to buy it :D

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment and for subscribing, I appreciate it. I sold the X5 a month or so after the video went live. It went to a chap from London; he loved it. Thanks for the interest and hope you find yourself an X5. Thanks for watching.

[@avamank]

Ahhhhh!! typical haha, great review, you've made me hungry for one. hopefully got one lined up in Portsmouth, FSH, 100k miles, he wants £5.5k , Would you say thats fair?? @@cornishcarcollectors

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Sounds very fair if it's a tidy and mechanically sound car @@avamank

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@avamankvery fair mine was £3995 with 130k on the clock but mint condition 👌🏼

[@steveharding8965]

I think it was only getting 10 MPG when you were driving it.

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Ha! Thanks for the comment and I am certain you are right. Heavy right foot but what a sound! Thank you for watching.

[@phil7301]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for watching, glad you liked the video. 👍

[@420somewhereG]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🚘

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the ongoing support, I am glad you enjoyed the video.

[@cl3935]

You must be a giant how are you looking over the roof!

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Ha! Thanks for the comment; I suppose I am fairly tall which is annoying when it comes to fitting into the smaller cars, but good when peering over an SUV! Thanks for watching, I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@cl3935]

@@cornishcarcollectors I did indeed, great video. I just bought a 4.8 X5 a couple days ago, the engine and exhaust sound are somewhat intoxicating.

[@jerrydash5433]

He’s talking like a kid with a new toy that doesn’t realize that he’s gonna get hit with a huge maintenance bill. No new content her just old talking points

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment Jerry, albeit I cannot tell if you enjoyed my feature on my X5 or not? Anyway, thankfully I have avoided big bills to date and continue to enjoy the noise this V8 SUV makes. Thanks for taking the time to watch, I appreciate it.

[@cl3935]

Some people can afford it Jerry.

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

The only reason you have an X5 is because you can't afford a Range Rover!!!...😂🤣😂

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Appreciate you taking the time to watch the video, albeit I think Range Rovers are just as cheap as X5s! Thanks for the comment.

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

@@cornishcarcollectors 😉

[@Mcali333]

Only if you knew Bmw makes range Rover engine and lots of parts for it since 2003 so actually the X5 4.8 is the best you can get at the time.

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

No it can't go off road because its rubbish. That's because it's not a Range Rover...😂🤣😂

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment. The X5 is definitely not a Range Rover, I agree they are a class apart... but the X5 does sound good and drives the road very nicely indeed. Thanks for watching.

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

@@cornishcarcollectors 😁

[@bentleybullmastiff]

@@In_memory_of_Dad They are not as rubbish as people make out, its a lot to do with tyres. Mine has impressed me so far , it tows a heavy boat in and out of a muddy estuary along with other off road challenges and copes very well. At least it doesn't spend all its time in a workshop being fixed like most Landrover products which is exactly why I chose it over a disco!

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

@bentleybullmastiff Fair play to you buddy, if it works for you stick with it. I was being a bit to sarcastic in my original comment and for that I apologise. If I'm brutally honest Land Rovers are not the be all end all of 4x4 vehicles. I have worked for JLR for a very long time and I drive a big luxury 4x4. But I drive 2018 Toyota Land cruiser so what does that tell you!!!

[@derekporter66]

RR fan boy

[@bobbadley8347]

The car looks good and fine, but somehow I have the feeling that there is something wrong with the car. Looking inside makes me completely confused. 🙃 The steering wheel seems to be on the wrong side. Regards from a X5 driver from Germany 😉

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Ha! Thanks for the comment and for watching. Hope you enjoyed the video. 👍

[@bobbadley8347]

@@cornishcarcollectors Hello, But of course, I enjoyed the video. I have driven BMWs for 45 years and various X5s for 15 years (a wonderful E53 Maritime and several E70 Ds) and currently still my old E70 as I find the subsequent models all ugly as hell and would rather go for a Range Rover today. I am an engineer and in 1997/98 I redesigned and rebuilt the paint shop at BMW in Spartanburg/ USA for the E53 as it did not fit through the facilities. But I was less stuck on the X5 than the word Cornish. I know the corner you live in a little, from two trips from Minehead via Bude, Boscastle, which was badly damaged after, Tintangle, Newquay, to Landsend, the wonderful St. Austell, the old Rame Church and the two seafaring nests of KIngsand and Cowsand, via Weymouth and the picturesque Lulworth Cove and on to Dover. I did the trip as a student for 3 or 4 weeks in the early 80s and again in 5-6 days a few years ago on my way back from a business trip to Liverpool. Cornwall and Devon are a different world, with different times ;-) I also know the tunnel and the bridge over the Tamar. Beautiful area where you live, with the Celts. A few years ago, I had a meeting at Mini in Oxford and also visited some of my wife's family from Barcelona who live there. I had booked a Jaguar E-Pace with Avis at Heathrow. They didn't have it available and I got an upgrade to an F-Pace (I'm a premium member with Avis). As they didn't have a normal F-Pace available, I got a second upgrade to the F-Pace SVR, a monster machine with 550 HP. In a few days I drove it on the southern roads around Oxford, and all the way to Brighton and Southampton ;-) Awesome! The rental fee was cheap (for the E-Pace I booked) but the fuel was expensive. I'm from the Nürburgring and we're used to all kinds of cars here, but these trips were still awesome. And the sound. By the way, there are plenty of cars at the Nürburgring with the steering wheel on the wrong side every weekend. All the best