I bought a cheap BMW X5 4.8is for £2300 - 355bhp 4.8 V8!

[@andrewlloyd4702]

I've got a BMW X5 2005 E53 4.8IS, 98,000 miles, since I bought it in January 2023, I've converted it to run on LPG, 4 new tyres, new rear lamps, rear windows tinted, front and rear diffs serviced, atf and new atf filter, front and rear brakes and discs, new xtrons head unit, new id4motion instrument cluster (£1200), just ordered new upgraded headlights, and with lpg, no loss of power or performance, in fact it runs much better, and lpg only £1 per litre. New my car was £70k new! And it's just passed it's MOT with no advisories. The e53 X5 4.8iS is a future classic and will only go up in value.

[@mogsyman]

I had one of those from very nearly new (ex-BMW management car with 2700 miles on it and I paid £47k from memory) and it was a lovely place to be. I put 36,000 miles on it during my 12 months of ownership and sold it for about £12k less than I bought it - those were the days when these cars held their values! Whilst the V8 noise was lovely, the biggest problem with the car was the gearbox. It was absolutely shite and the change from 3rd to 4th or 4th to 5th (I can’t remember now) was horrible and just lumpy! I got 18mpg over the 36,000 miles I had it and became very good friends with the local petrol station owner! It could be more frugal, one day I went from Worthing to Brussels and back on a single tank and it got me there and back. I did a TopGear challenge and turned everything off and didn’t push the pedal too hard! The journey was just under 600 miles which from that sized petrol tank and the V8 was pretty impressive! Overall, great memories and cheap motoring all things considered.

[@FirstLast-ge4yd]

17:40 That sound is called "alternator whine". its usually a ground loop issue. google that for solutions

[@mogsyman]

The colour is known as Carbon Black - hint of blue but soft paint and shows every mark! The leather is ‘Nappa Leather’ which was an expensive option and much nicer than the normal Dakota leather found in normal BMWs. The sunroof should also work as a normal roof, open and tilt etc.

[@markpirateuk]

I think the LPG system is a real bonus, certainly reduces running costs, I had a Volvo V6 with LPG, never had any problems with it.

[@worldhello1234]

@7:51 It burns cleaner and you save roughly 50% on fuel prices.

[@garethshaw5165]

I had a E53 X5. The door handle mechanism is a common fault I replaced the front ones on mine at a cost of £25 each. Other than the rocket gaskets needing replaced it was a sound runner

[@ShiftingMetal]

I can live with £25, bargain 👍

[@garethshaw5165]

@@ShiftingMetal also if you get a L322 Range Rover 2003-2006 they share a lot of components with the E53 X53. Seat switch gear, door mirrors etc worth keeping in mind

[@user-dq1kr6zc2t]

I have a 2005 E53 X5 3.0L. You have to remember these are essentially the Mark I of the X5 line, so the car isn't perfect. On balance, the looks are highly appealing and still current today (it's funny how that works). BMW had more of a rugged concept in mind so you won't find the same trim/appointments that you would in the E39 5 series or the 7 series (I owned a 2002 E39 540i which was also exceptional). Annoyingly, the egress and ingress wasn't well thought out on this vehicle because the seats are on a several inch raised platform. Getting into the car with a suit is a dance. Furthermore, the sound system was truly lacking in quality compared to the high-end 12-speaker in the E39 5 Series. All in all, hope you are still enjoying the vehicle.

[@davidhutchinson5712]

I do enjoy your videos. Genuine honesty. You have a good business there. Please keep it up 😊

[@aljaliah6868]

I’ve had one 4.6 IS and two 4.8 IS , now in an X5M !!! Can’t get any better !!!!

[@neilt7145]

If you run a car on LPG alone the oil normally comes out as clean as the day it went in, I know it does on LPG forklifts but as that is dual fuel it may get a bit murky.

[@Dee_J_T-n-B]

Absolute bargain joe👌🏼 always loved the look of the x5 and shel have a bit of grunt that motor I bet. Good video as always man 👊

[@ucefkh]

Sir, your seats are folding :D

[@joethompson1]

georgeous car there!! it had a lot going for it, in my opinion. ❤

[@ripmatek]

I’ve wanted one of these for years. Might have to grab one.

[@emistety3985]

Noise from stereo are - wires are grounded incorrectly. Had same issue, when I put DIY stereo in.

[@ShiftingMetal]

That makes sense. I’ll ask the workshop to whip it out and check

[@jamesbellis4949]

The locking beep has been programmed in bimmercode

[@ShiftingMetal]

Ah ok. Some like it I guess, I’m not a fan!

[@omertaabramo708]

Nice ride! Don’t you have problem with lpg system? I have heard lpg doesn’t work on n62 engines (being problematic)

[@smoothmicra]

Wow, £2.3K trade seems incredibly cheap for a car that the previous owner clearly cherished. Good buy. Some issues to sort, the buzzing sound makes it like dating a super model who has chronic flatulence. Too many conflicts. However, what a car for the money. It will fly.

[@bhugeloo95]

Amazing video!!

[@aceace5457]

my son is after one of those x5 4.8i get in touch with him .

[@ucefkh]

amazing review, but those paddle shifters aren't stock :_ and that steering wheel too

[@modmod392]

That motor will go down a (snow) storm with the Bruvs in East London. 😂

[@ShiftingMetal]

😂

[@MS-sy8ls]

Think the colour is Carbon Black ?

[@colinjones2505]

LPG is rapidly becoming a total pita to purchase now, and nowhere near as low cost as it used to be. 80p - £1 a litre, and yes, when it goes wrong, you;re going to struggle to find someone to fix it now.. That needs the full on blacked out windows for 'sales' ,cough> btw.

[@richard3004]

Also getting hard to find, locally 2 petrol stations near me used to have it now no longer, lack of sales. Nearest with lpg is a good 8 miles.

[@BoominGame]

Got a black like that for sales, but a 3l..

[@guitarbytes]

Would be interested in seeing the trade sale part of the business

[@kevincerin3618]

Thats an m3 smg steering wheel,and i dont think its old i believe all m sport m cars had this since 2001 up to 2005

[@gorsmy]

Ran old BMW's for years never give to many problems if you stay on top of them LPG never took off in the UK Europe full of LPG cars I'm to young to own a Merc😂 nearly bought a 4.8is X5about ten years ago a rare car even then but got a E46 M3 sold it no problems people kept offering to buy it easiest sell I ever did

[@bartoszkotowski8281]

This is a e46 m3 steering wheel. X5 never had the paddle shifts

[@thetoughcookie3665]

Nice peak to this. I think this is nicer to have than just a casual Audi Q... oh, Cayanne 😉 In Finland 4.6 IS, 3 in sale, 8,5k and 2x like 10k. And one 4.8k with 21+k. I think you got that one for free,

[@TrevM0nkey]

The steering wheel would just have been an upgrade from another car.. Wasn't off a pre-facelift E53 as they didn't do an M-Sport E53.

[@CamoradiWhite]

That steering wheel came from an E46 M3 SMG.

[@wayneflint6836]

Great video

[@priteshchampaneri5101]

The paintwork on the BMW is the one reason why you shouldn’t buy a car in the wet!

[@ShiftingMetal]

💯

[@seanmurray3633]

Fantastic looking car

[@avamank]

Im in the market for one of these, is 140k+ miles Very high miles for this engine?

[@richarddyasonihc]

I’ve had a few BMWS, nice, nut not really a fan. That sound would drive me bonkers - I love music & have a great infotainment system in my car, which powers all -round sound and is powered by a B&W 1200 21 speaker system, which I value rather highly. I would love to buy a decent Range Rover or even a very good Discovery - but unfortunately, my car has only 48500 on the clock, & there is no way I could achieve the same specs, changing for the above within my budget.

[@Kingdonnerkebab]

I spy a big A8, need a video on that please

[@leeallen1407]

Just gone on we buy cars for more to see what you would offer for S type Jag

[@paulgray2387]

I’m pretty sure the coolant should be G20 in BMW’s

[@saifnerazzurro4809]

Is this for sale?

[@craigmccarthy2114]

Some time's there more hassle than there worth petrol one's better way an lpg conversion save a fortune

[@4evaclapham]

that dentist drill noise is a deal breaker, it ruins the experience

[@ShiftingMetal]

Yes. It is irritating, I have to say 😂

[@laurencehastings7473]

Buying an almost 5 litre petrol engined car with all the associated running and maintenance costs should only be considered by those who can truly afford it. Having an LPG system fitted isn't a viable solution to the problem. Yes it works but the system will also need maintenance and repair. Finding someone proficient to do the work could also be difficult and inconveniant. BMW won't touch it unless it was factory installed. The interference issue on the aftermarket entertainment/info system also goes back to the initial problem. If you can't afford to run and maintain it properly, leave well alone or live with the consequences.

[@alastairhonaker1155]

Just bought x5 give 3 grand for it diseal key fop already playing up

[@s1sxt]

RCA cable is the interference

[@phil25051]

Nice car.

[@chiefrocka8604]

These things have got as much street cred as a £10 bag I’d rather put 2400 nicker into a e46 3 litre diesel or a e39 but gotta be manual and Sport

[@kolfamalo8399]

your alternator is going out thats why the buzzing sound

[@craigmccarthy2114]

Bmw 645i On renton back road batman and robbin

[@Tyronnster]

Earth or something ain't it for the stereo

[@pit_stop77]

Look Black but is really dark blue? Must be a british passport version

[@voodoocars2134]

If you want to know anything about the X5 just ask me.

[@phil25051]

Deffo no LPG. It will struggle to be a future classic. I think. I have a few Merc V8s .The best one CLK55 AMG> All a gamble > Future classics ?????? Who Knows Really. Early days.

[@D1M37RP]

One just sold for 45k states side , I’ve been looking t these roughly for a year , they’re jumping in price

[@msninafabulous]

Associated Driving class? Are you sure it's the car that warranted solicitation and not the driver in a cotton drawstring hoody with partial sleeve tats? You could have really left that opinion out of this video, now thats all im gong to remember obout your channel. But ,thanks anyway?

[@ShiftingMetal]

That's a really long way to tell people you're involved in drugs! 😂

[@420somewhereG]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@josephdomican9225]

Hi have u got x5 please if so I sent j email have u gig cheers joe

[@simonnlaroche5438]

If you cannot afford a 4.8 V8 petrol, then don't buy one. As opposed to ruining it by being a cheapskate and converting it to LPG. FFS!

[@bumfluffmcregor3730]

Bad earth

[@adi404]

to bad that this cars end up to resellers

[@craigmccarthy2114]

Raymond nuthing too do way craig mccarthy whatsoever no got any wain too stacey neil evan if her first wain is too craig mccarthy doesn't class wain as his only got one wain

[@MrPressi1]

What you have for sale in 2023 wow, pure fool 👀👀👀