Used BMW X5 E70 - The Common Problems & Should You Buy One?

[@market_car]

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[@s4nk4]

Your english is great and I like how you are considerate of your audience by stating both metric and imperial systems while explaining. I dont have to pause the video and google ft lbs to Nm etc. Subscribed! Btw your not going to handle replying all comments when you have 100+K subs XD

[@market_car]

Thanks very much for your nice words Mr. Sanka. We'll have to see about the comments very soon!

[@s4nk4]

Also something worth noting is that the HPFP on the 3.0 N57 single and double turbos tend to produce metal when worn and that causes further issues. The tri-turbo has a different pump and such problem doesn't exist. N57 also has crank bearing issues, they wear out too soon. After all these are just internal wear parts that needs servicing now and then and that is OK.

[@market_car]

Great info!

[@andrewgrant788]

I have a 2011 X5 50 with the N63 engine. It has been fairly reliable. Car was out of extended warranty about 6 years ago and I have had no major repairs.

[@chrish5503]

Uhhhhhh... Knock on wood with that pre-technical update N63... 🤕

[@andrewgrant788]

@@chrish5503 The car is 14 years old at this point. I spend more to park it every year than the car is worth.

[@Mrwinecontreras]

I have both X5 4.8 and the ml550 this being more comfortable than my x5, yes looks better, but when it comes to performance I prefer the X5!! It drives like a sport car , I haven’t have any major issues with it!!!

[@market_car]

The ML is also quite an amazing car in it's own way. But the X5 is something different entirely.

[@eddy45686]

You forgot to mention that the LCI CIC is more reliable than the CCC in the pre LCI. However m57 is better than n57. Timing chain issues more in N47 engines not as much n57. B58 B57 would be in G series and reliable

[@market_car]

All correct and the CIC also looks better IMO!

[@nothtronics]

Thanks!

[@market_car]

Thank YOU nothronics!

[@Tr4yzz]

your so underrated

[@market_car]

Thanks Trayzz!

[@WarrickShannon]

Hey Man, just to add, the transfer case seems to trouble most of the Xdrive vehicles. Mine has started going, slight shudder when turning slowly, it's a pricey fix but there is a hack for this which would be to disable transfer case making it a 2x4. I've got the X5 e70 30d. Super happy with it. I have replaced the crank shaft and one tensioner along with the belt. I need to replace the trunk shocks but it's not completely gone thank goodness. All in all though, it cost me a little so I am paying in maintenance lol.

[@market_car]

Pretty cool hack!

[@deonnel2810]

I love my E70 X5, however she is HEAVY on the diesel? Any advise to resolve this?

[@yassinsaeed]

Would you recommend filling your tires with nitrogen gas?

[@market_car]

I recommend Argon.

[@plebeiu]

i got myself a 2012 30d last year with les than 60 thousand kms on it... so far, the AC compressor and front shock absorbers have to be replaced. :)

[@vb89nz]

What were the costs on both?

[@plebeiu]

@@vb89nz AC compressor was about 1500 (parts only) as the car is EU spec... front shocks like 800 total

[@billybobbarker3175]

I have an opportunity at buying a 2008 X5 with 4.8i at 205,000 km. Would this be a good reliable version? am a decent DIY and a fairly technical person so am not afraid of misc maintenance and normal wear. I wish to avoid risk (and cost) of major component failure though.

[@market_car]

Probably one of the best versions to get. I recommend watching Sreten's (M539 Restorations) videos on that car to decide for yourself.

[@billybobbarker3175]

@@market_car Ok good. My early research had been finding “the v8s are bad”. My later findings are that the 4.8 is great but have common oil leaks to deal with, it is the 4.4 that are very bad with big repairs $$$$$

[@bombardierboerboels]

My wife always shrinks my jogging bottoms I feel your pain bro 😁

[@market_car]

Too real

[@zenoooos]

second

[@market_car]

Arguably first!

[@zenoooos]

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[@bekabeka71]

Mercedes ML is much more reliable, much better looking and classy

[@market_car]

It's a great car as well, love it

[@Mrwinecontreras]

I have both X5 4.8 and the ml550 this being more comfortable than my x5, yes looks better, but when it comes to performance I prefer the X5!! It drives like a sport car , I haven’t have any major issues with it!!!

[@johnbennett8428]

I test drove both and chose the X5.. Just an awesome SUV!

[@chrish5503]

ML is an old-lady car. X5 is for men.

[@bekabeka71]

@@chrish5503 🤣🤣🤣🤣 ML is better in every way possible what you talking about 😀 it’s more handsome, it’s got diff locks and low range, it’s louder and faster. You know it