CAR NINJA! A Hooptie BMW for my Wife

Jonny found another good deal on a BMW 5 Series that needed a little work. He decided to give it to his wife after the repairs.

[@keithlane8326]

Thanks for making me an honest to God KZbin star! I stopped by to see the Car Wizard as well, and Tyler was just pulling into his shop to film the Subaru DISASTER episode (watch and you will understand). For all who watch from afar, I stopped in at Jonny's completely unannounced, and they couldn't have been nicer about the interruption They were in the process of filming what I assume to be this episode. The shop is nothing short of amazing. A surgical theater of BMW repairs. I work on my own 2007 E86 Z4 3.O si Coupe at home, but if I were in Wichita, I might give that up in favor of these guys, especially in the winter! Keep up the great content, and great camera work as well. And to all who have not subscribed??? WHADDA ARE YOU WAITING FOR????

[@ewengillies9826]

Jonny you know that a wife NEVER COMPLAINS. Nice to see the finished vehicle being driven. Thanks for sharing. Bushyboy Oz.

[@stratonarrow]

Thanks for keeping these guys honest for us. Or verifying it anyway. Cheers, Keith!

[@keithlane8326]

I tell you, Taylor, I didn't know what to expect, just walking in, but I figured what the heck they won't bite. They were extremely welcoming. The cleanliness was amazing (even though Jonny thought it was a mess). If I get back to Wichita I plan on bringing pizza for their hospitality!

[@watchjaredwork1487]

Pandrol?! We (American Control & Engineering Service) installed the heat treat ovens at the new pandrol facility in Memphis a couple years ago. Funny to see their hat on this channel!

[@keithlane8326]

@@watchjaredwork1487 I work for the British side of Pandrol. I (among other things) take measurements on continuous welded rail (CWR) to ensure it was installed in a way that minimizes the dangers of thermal expansion and interaction. There was a project an hour North of Wichita, so I stopped by the shop to say hi.

[@Alex-rj6sv]

Nice to see a someone working on cars and showing off their skills. A real professional - no ranting that he hates this brand or that brand.. no waving his arms everywhere. Just professionalism.

[@insaneiaq]

Only shop I've ever been to that sent me a Christmas card. Just a nice touch of appreciation from a place that certainly isn't too big to really care about clients.

[@romankalyniuk2596]

Owning a beemer with someone like Johnny in the family is a luxury most of us don't have. That's why most of us don't own beemers.

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Yeah this car is not long out of warranty, not even 100,000 miles, and it's already had a catastrophic drive train failure - pretty much sums up German engineering these days. They are beautiful cars to own or lease from new, but you've got to be insane or a mechanic to be the second or third owner.

[@AI-qd4vb]

@@Beer_Dad1975 this is an exception and the previous owner was surely at fault... You think a pan blows like that on a car just because?

[@mule666]

I do my work myself.. Bmw is not for lazy people

[@romankalyniuk2596]

@@mule666 Do you have a lift? Air tools? An engine hoist? If so, more power to you. My car serves me; I don't serve my car. I have better things to do.

[@WayToManyAssassins]

@@romankalyniuk2596 You dont need all that crap. Anyone can work on their car themselves with the right tools. Some people like fixing things and learning something new.

[@tony66au]

Last car I got my Wife as a gift was a wedding anniversary present, a 1973 350SLC Mercedes 3.5L D jet in reasonable condition and I can still hear the squeals of excitement lol She vanished for 90 minutes in it and commented when she came back that I was super thoughtful to present it to her with a full tank of fuel :-) Sometimes its the Big things in life, sometimes its the little things but Happy Wife = Happy life for sure.

[@AJGreen-cn8kk]

Biggest mistake of my life was surprising my wife with a Northstar Cadillac Seville. She loved it, but I had to fix it. It was unfortunately before I knew the head gasket problem!

[@cs_yt]

Now we need to see you giving her the car and her reaction. That was a good calculated guess. I snatched a salvage S4 in a similar fashion(apart from minor stuff, it only needed new mechatronics boards). Cheers!

[@proudtexan5513]

Great BMW a comeback from the DEAD, Johnny!! Excellent job, as usual!!

[@toesuf94]

Congratulations on rescuing a BEAUTIFUL F10! I am so jealous!!!!!!

[@WOLFikCZE]

Love the camera work and post-production. The drops from cleaning on the cardboard w/o background music.. oh such a nice detail.

[@wisama7091]

I like how you clean all mechanical parts before / after working on them. Shows you really take pride in your work.

[@brandondarnes3699]

Love the F10 generation! Beautiful example and so cool seeing it get all fixed up. Well done!

[@FreeonRumble]

Glad to see the Car Ninja engaging with fans. The car wizard is too famous now for this.

[@hddm3]

Really. How can anyone be too famous. If you don’t want to visit with people so be it. These guys are not like that and probably never will be.

[@pissoff234]

Settle down there fanboy its just Utube. He's not saving lives and he's no Tom Hanks.

[@FreeonRumble]

@@pissoff234 your name says it all lmfao!

[@HyperHorse]

@@pissoff234 A car that runs properly saves lives.

[@danielvaldezaguirre]

Johny you are very natural in front of the camera, the editing is very nice and the content is simply awesome. Kudos for the great work. This channel is one of my favorites along with Eric O. at SouthMainAuto, Ivan at Pine Hollow Auto-diagnostics and other cool dudes such as Weird Beird, Mustie1, EricTheCarGuy and of course Vice Grip Garage to name a few. 100k subs are around the corner and 2022 will see you grow like crazy. Keep them vids rolling bro :D. Thanks for sharing your wisdom master Car Ninja,

[@aabidamn]

When it comes to cars and his work, he's very natural. But when it comes to plugging in his sponsored products, he looks very nervous.

[@Bmwguy2011]

Keith is right. I come to Johnny’s from a distance also; it’s such a clean shop. His wife is going to be so jazzed.

[@lukeskywlkr3638]

Nothing worse that a dirty greasy cesspool mechanical workshop to get your vehicle repaired at. A wise old mechanic once told me, if you are immaculately clean and honest to the customer, the customer will pay you in immaculately clean and honest dollars.

[@TheKnobCalledTone.]

No offense to any of the other Kansas automotive KZbinrs, but you can tell that Jonny has a professional videographer. The production values are next level. Really enjoying the Ninja's content. btw add me to the list of people that want to see Mrs Ninja's reaction to her new (to her) 5 Series.

[@SwimCoach8]

Love the content, thanks so much. Now the negative...safety glasses. I worked 40 years in a large factory. Changing oils and fluids in drives, motors and hydraulic units using from 1 quart to 60 gallons. Solvents and cleaning agents from food grade to pretty hostile stuff. I never did a job unless all the equipment was in place, still, I had at least a dozen times safety glasses keep really bad stuff from getting in my eyes. Only get one set of eyes. Safety glasses are cheap and easy. Sorry to sound so bitchy but I do love the content and would hate to see something avoidable happen.

[@Iceeeen]

I have started to reply to guys like you that can't mind there own business, I can't get my self killed then. Safety glasses is one o the things I hate, I rather get blind someday. It's a he problem, you won't suffer one bit from it but still can't leave other people alone

[@gs1100ed]

Somebody had to say it. I am really surprised how many guys don’t wear them. Eye injuries are no joke.

[@thelarry383]

@@Iceeeen just because you wouldn't mind going blind doesn't mean he can't give common sense advice about eye safety. Why don't you mind your own business.

[@SwimCoach8]

@@Iceeeen Geez Ice...Get over yourself already. A suggestion, not a mandate. KZbin is kinda a public forum, they got this whole comment thing. If the Ninja doesn't like it, he can block me. Also assuming you've never seen a high pressure hydraulic injury or....helped a friend through the long, tedious, horrible recover after an eye of limb loss. I was you, till I helped my mentor nurse himself back for 18 months from the loss of an eye.

[@dave_n8pu]

@@SwimCoach8 I retired after 40 years from a machine shop, safety equipment was required, while thankfully it was never 'needed' for my safety, I would rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it. If ice ever goes blind permanently because of something getting in his/her eyes, hopefully they enjoy it.

[@dennisklett2791]

Jonny love your channel... we like seeing actual work being done more than just talk talk talk... your wife will love that BMW

[@Chopski64]

I like seeing the other guys help. Good to work together as needed. Mamma should be happy!

[@mgrsdgfsdafsdgrsdgfsdg6980]

We love you Ninja!

[@gf04rce76]

I always wondered if the Kansas guys get many fan drop ins - If I was in the area (UK person) I would be one of those..... 😊

[@stevemcrichards8768]

That is the benefit of being an experienced mechanic with your own shop, you know what parts cost and how much time it takes to fix so you can buy auction cars with some confidence. Well bought Jonny!

[@JMcC32]

Keep up the great content!

[@Zekrom868]

Johnny and crew keep up the great work. I love watching the videos.

[@dmc6419]

I've had that smile when my car starts after major repair!

[@florinradu7838]

Good job my friend, I have mine 335i since 2008 and never let me down except only the roker cover gasket, easy fix. I service on time all the time and I left the engine running on first start for about 30-40sec , very happy with my bima, next on the list is the g80

[@kingofl337]

I bet that was super cheap, you'd have to assume it needs an engine when you buy something like that. Looks like he won the dice roll.

[@bojidarmartinov5949]

Agreed..probably something like 5 grand

[@Aspireonthego]

These are fantastic cars, a good size and very comfortable. The F10 is timeless.

[@jackbauer4607]

Hoovie: I'm gonna surprise my wife with a hooptie. Car Ninja: Hold my oil pan

[@deanwinchester7179]

The Ninja is smart enough to wait until after it's fixed to give it to her too lol

[@MultiMegafred]

Herington, KS! How cool! Went to high school there as an exchange student in '85-'86. Cheers to Keith and Ninja from Germany 🇩🇪

[@-RoMo-90291-]

Good job, man. Happy wife, happy life.

[@paultaylor9652]

Lovely Jubbly Ninja, hope the Mrs appreciate her new car.

[@adogmcdizzle]

Exceptionally well shot.

[@vincerobledo6502]

You do a great job!, and your wife is a lucky woman. I enjoy your posts.

[@alanholt6535]

Congratulations on the new purchase, I hope your wife enjoys it for a long time.

[@bogdanradulescu870]

i always use tire foam to clean the engine. Spary it, leave it for 10 minutes then use brushes to get in all the corners, clean with towels all the area at the end. It comes out brand new.

[@abb0tt]

Great tip! Will give it a shot.

[@calculusentropy]

Don't forget your eye protection...

[@touraneindanke]

Dear Johnny 💪 Ever thought about working in a hospital?? It would put loads of people out of a job! Just smiling at patient’s would cure a lot of them.

[@lesklower7281]

Jonny you definitely know how to pull BMWs to pieces and put them back together again and this BMW is a good one

[@sleepyhollow783]

Kansas, save the occasional tornados, you are one blessed state.

[@marhot]

Love that car .... gray + dark window tint = awesome! Lucky woman!

[@greathornedowl3644]

Thank you Car Ninja, you make it look so easy, for me evenings of frustration, throwing tools, using bad words, scraped knuckles, and a dozen trips to the parts store.

[@DocMackGarage]

That is a really nice car Johnny , well you made it nice.

[@barronmoody4416]

Recently bought a 550i xdrive, driveshaft failure but luckily no other damage, made for an easy fix. Now getting to the vent pipe from the intake manifold to the new pcv valve... That was a pain! Love your work.

[@valiantj3113]

A hooptie?? and "I hope she'll like it??" I would hope that anyone would be very happy to have that car-lol. Especially with you close by..you make it look so easy :-)

[@abit9485]

Nice motor, hope the mrs liked it

[@kevin9c1]

Everyone: BMWs leak fluids all the time. This car: Hold my beer.

[@mrfooziesfilmclub]

I hope we get to see the reaction video - it can't possibly go any worse than Hoovies wife's 😂😂

[@gazzafloss]

Johnny remembers rule number one, "happy wife, happy life". Nice one man...

[@mediumunwell]

Let us know what your wife thinks of it man! That car looks amazing

[@3sons66]

***SUBSCRIBED*** Can't wait to see where this channel goes? Good luck Jonny!

[@Moalariki]

Johny your the best and honest ..

[@khunchai43]

Don't forget to change transfer case oil and front and rear diff's oil. Good luck!

[@DJPapiatl]

Nice Ninja I always wanted one of these BMW

[@ralphmason95]

Great video! Very clever man

[@rollydoucet8909]

Seems to me, that broken shaft (U joint) would have made a noise before breaking and damaging the oil pan. Looks as though neglect by the previous owner might be the issue. I have an identical 2014 535i, and it's getting close to the 50,000 mile marker, still runs and sounds like a new car.

[@Globbs]

It should but it's a BMW and 50k might as well be 150k

[@rollydoucet8909]

@@Globbs My other bimmer is a 2005 320i and has 290K on it, still runs great. The power steering pump failed at 220K and had to be replaced

[@Globbs]

@@rollydoucet8909 that's great but more so what I'm talking about are all the gasket/plastic water pump housings/filter housings, chain guides, valve seals, intermittent electrical issues. I drive a Mini Cooper and it's just frustrating. Well built cars that just suffer the most ridiculous widespread failures and cause the most headaches and money spent. That's why I do as much of my own work as I can, as annoying as it is.

[@rollydoucet8909]

@@Globbs Yes. It's unfortunate that the bean counters make the choices when outsourcing for external parts, gaskets and seals. I wonder if it occurred to anyone at BMW that they've lost some customers because of the petty problems caused by inferior parts.

[@SpaceTech54]

Very Nice - Thanks for the Video!

[@scottmurray6977]

Beautiful BMW. Glad it worked out for you Johnny!

[@rwd323]

As a mechanic working on mostly European brands, I find the Ninja’s content really easy to watch. I bet he’s a decent employer too.

[@rjnation5042]

That's a lovely purchase for Mrs Ninja, hope she likes it, Rj in Oz

[@blaketindle4703]

I like that five series. Plenty of work needed but gonna be very nice ride!

[@dimitrisk14]

A second Z8 in the garage, nice!

[@ronservice1708]

Hi Johnny love your vids I am 72 now I started as a machinic back in 1967. I wonder why you like those bmws they seem to be nothing but work. lol

[@oldirtydave22]

That was pretty cool of that older gentlemen! The Ninja just welcomed him with open arms!

[@CALVINLNIKONT]

I bought one of those sprayers and 5-gallons of red-can, non-flammable Brakleen. I couldn't be happier and I don't have to worry about the starting fires.

[@wisama7091]

Johnny: "Today's Tuesday" Cashier: "Thursday" Johnny: "Dang it"

[@andrewmeece2064]

Nice car man! Hopefully she likes it. Already has a nice tint and nice wheels. You make Wichita proud homeboy

[@ryanoddo9640]

Great score Ninja!! I always loved the F10.

[@Ram14250]

Love the car Jonny! Very nice! You saved it!

[@brianaust8897]

This is exactly what I bought for my Mrs as a CPO car years ago. They’re awesome 😎

[@TynesStudios]

Coming from Hoopoe and Wizard, one of my first bell to bell watches of Jonny and crew: these videos are excellent. The composition and video choices (B roll, etc -- that drip to cardboard!) are just top drawer; great edits, voice over, audio quality, and music accompaniment. Do I hear a second career calling? This is just excellent stuff.

[@davidchaisson3610]

Awesome job on the car, can't wait to see if she likes it or not. Cool car.

[@admranger]

So you're just gonna leave us hanging on whether she likes it or not? Poo. Nice find and great insight into a possible failure point for the 535xi.

[@footnfan]

GREAT video! If I lived closer I would love to have him service our E92 M3! Keep it upP

[@tollefreyerson6710]

Great video and content Johnny!!

[@barryaitchison5565]

i do hope your wife loves the car it is pretty awesome

[@bayuprakoso6502]

Love your amazing content Ninja , Thanks for sharing your experience too .

[@DanielChristiansen]

Space grey f10! nice! just needs shadowline trim and gloss black 20" :)

[@bmwbob51]

Another reason I'm glad I bought a 528 instead of a 535!

[@6lemans10]

The N20 4 Cylinder turbo is no better. 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@aforty22]

Love this channel

[@31acruz]

Nice video, before you surprise your wife with it when you are done. Have it detailed, little money and will really make it shine for her and feel and look new.

[@DaddytechEnt]

*You're a true Unicorn Johnny! A mechanic that works on his own cars, never thought i would ever see that* also the reason i've never bought from a mechanic.

[@Heyyo_Friday]

How does it feel to be a tourist destination now ninja?

[@frank0720i]

Excellent job your the best.

[@JonBlondell]

You're the best!

[@georfemeyer5664]

Next time I road trip across country ok stopping to visit the car ninja Have driven my 135i across the USA twice

[@webfreakz]

Excellent choice! She'll love it.

[@JackRR15]

Including the car test drive and car wash was pretty nice for the video thanks.

[@zxtenn]

GREAT to see no engine damage

[@charlesbath816]

I have a small MR2 convertible that I only drive in the warm weather, In the spring it always has flat spots in the tires when I first take it out after sitting for 5 months and it is like riding a horse. I just drive it a couple of days and the flat spots smooth out and disappear. You should try it before buying new tires.

[@DEEuroworks]

Nice find and save. Great job.

[@johnnydeutschemark3620]

Change the cabin filter too... & lets see the wife's reaction! Wish you lived closer & I would drop off my E36 M3 every once in a while...

[@lcheaton1130]

I had to buy a new oil pan for a VW Passat, a giant hunk of aluminum, and it wasnt cheap. So I can imagine what a BMW pan would cost, YIKES!! Cool that a fan stopped by too, I have done that too to a KZbinr guy in New Hampshire, I was like star struck, I felt so dumb, but I did not care, cause it was cool too.

[@Captain_Jack514]

It’s a nice surprise for your wife. Nobody tell her about this video.

[@peetjepoo]

If the wife does not like the car,sell the wife ,but keep the car, LOL,Great car fix,thank you from a cheeky Dutchman.

[@Jon_2218]

With Jonny on the spot, you can rest assured this car will be back on the road in tip top condition driving like new. Nice car, nice surprise.

[@MRMV483]

Hi ninja!!! You should do a video on most reliable newer/ older bmw engines!

[@V10PDTDI]

At least when the BMW Ninja give a Hooptie to his wife he fixes everything first he never misses the first impression unlike Tyler that I love very much.

[@yodasbff3395]

The Car Nija was grinning from ear to ear when that car started right away. 👍

[@wernerdanler2742]

Drive it hard on the freeway for a while, long enough to get them good and hot. That should take the flat spots out. Some tire shops have rotators to round out tires.

[@jayceasar2661]

great work jonny