Why I SOLD my BMW E60 550i (Wish I could keep it...)

[@rayyoung5360]

a little update. We got 23mpg on our drive back to Wisconsin. The E60 ran like a top! The bad: a inattentive driver hit the rear end in Kentucky the tail light exhaust and bumper cover are messed up but Geico should take care of the problem. We got complements on the car every time we gassed up. Chris are you willing to do a 6 series convertible for me fall of 2023?

[@TheBimmerBarn]

Haha I'll keep my eyes out for that 6 series. Sorry to hear about the accident, but glad you're enjoying the car and got home safely!

[@carspov]

Are you planning to upload the car on KZbin? I would like to see where this car goes on.

[@rayyoung5360]

Hi The E60 (Boujee) is well known around town. It’s just needed maintenance. My wife loves Boujee. This week she is getting new shocks/struts and spring detail. I’ll post pictures when she gets out of the car “spa”. Lol

[@AntoneJohnson]

2006 550i owner here, my DD for a few years. Nice to see this particular E60 get some love! A lot of guys swear by their turbos, but I’m a sucker for naturally aspirated V8s (had an E38 before) and the N62TU is really the pinnacle of that era. Wife calls it the “living room on wheels” because interior finish is so luxurious. (I’m more into the sport suspension with ARS and torquey engine.) But these are not cheap cars to own, especially with today’s insane gas prices. I mostly DIY maintenance and repairs but have to take her in for a crank-no-start problem right now. Already dreading the bill.

[@jaymesalonzo8543]

Been a lot time owner of E60 545i with the N62 motor...All the common issues from:Valves stems, alternator bracket seal,rear main seal, kidney gasket behind the tranny,valley pan pipe,footwell module, airbag light like you described, constant valve cover leaks...I've learned to DIY lot of jobs but there are many times I just don't have the time to spend two days working on the car...The car is a great car to drive. Fast, handles well, and still looks the part in today's world as it did 10 years ago. I currently have 265,000 miles on the original motor and tranny and it drives like a beast. My goal is to hit 400,000 and then go Audi or Range Rover...You gotta be an enthusiast keep these car long term or any V8 Bimmer. Enjoyed the N62 content wish there was more content like this out there as detailed as you lay it out.

[@JohnDoe-xb7ov]

The money u spend fixing you can buy something more reliable

[@drbass9677]

Did yours have a low oil pressure issue? Mine has a low oil pressure light caused by the check valves. 6 replacement ones on their way from FCP Euro so hopefully that fixes the issue.

[@RhysMorgan69]

As an E61 550i owner, it’s great to see the fixes you have done on this car. My 120k miler is the best car I’ve owned - as it does everything so well. Thank you

[@donnythomas0078]

Daily driven my '10 550 M package for almost 10 years getting 18 mpg. love this car.

[@stevndnvr]

Ray’s going to love this car! You should get an F10 535i…except the gas mileage isn’t much better than the 550. I get about 19 in town with mine.

[@mxracingunlimitedltd7784]

I get 15-16 in the city with my tuned 335i. And 93OCT also. Sucks sometimes but its actually great on the highway, and also with the stock map its much better on gas. My brother's E60 530Xi gets an average MPG of 24mpg and its got some power with the 30i spec higher HP. Its been a super solid car and its been reliable. No turbos to worry about and straight-6 is pretty straightforward. The ride is also really nice considering its the Xi model and no sport package or anything like that, it has the common packages. tech, cold weather, convience, and premium package.

[@hrsjohnny]

it's responsive because of valtronic system. mixture enters cylinders even sooner than m5s individual throttle bodies

[@nathanledee3140]

Going to get the lci 550i I come from a 2004 530i with the m54 “rip hans” he was the most reliable car I ever had put 30k miles on him zero issues. Don’t wanna get into what happen to him but most definitely going to be getting a lci 550 to replace him hans2.0

[@mylezzpurhourr]

I got a 07 525i great car so far! I’d love to upgrade to something with more speed but as a DD it’s pretty solid! Going to convert it to a 530i with a intake and swap

[@munich.motorwerks]

After the E39, this is probably one of the best 5 series ever made. It still looks modern and has good engine options. However, I get why you got rid of it. Especially the big ones like the 550 are not easy to live with.

[@Nico_335i_DCT]

Really nice car Chris. A nice car for a highway cruiser. Great travel car! have a nice week. Dutch regards, Nico.

[@LukeVMH-Games]

bro i literally offered to buy it the day you got it. i grew up in the car. crashed it in college. have wanted one back for about two years

[@TheBimmerBarn]

I can help you find another good deal on one if you need help! Ray emailed me immediately after unveiling the car, and insisted on purchasing it as a gift for his wife. Happy to see it go to a good home, but sad that some of the other interested viewers couldn't get their hands on this one. FB Marketplace of CL are both places to start your search and I'm sure you can find a similar one! Best luck, Luke.

[@STORIEDAMAAN]

I have one for sale due to college transfer. 07 550i 111k. Also got full tire set with rims for winter

[@Andren3000]

It would be cool to see what you can do with a N52 platform. Total gas saver compared to its counterparts

[@AnthonyB58]

Bought a 545i and that thing had issues for days got every oil leak, took it to a bmw tech bro found a C clamp holding my thermo to my water pump! (From the previous owner) valve cover gaskets leaking, timing cover leaking, alternantor bracket gasket leaking, front thrust arm bruhsings torn, coolant crossover line seeping, valley pan leaking, and engine mounts collapsed...bro was charging me 10k+ to repair everything and that seems excessive for a car i bought for half the price. I got a 550I and been running like a champ, change your oil every 10 thousand miles and keep up with your maintenance havent done any major repairs on the 550i but i know they can be scary

[@Skumo]

Dude am heartbroken l sold mine in 2020. And got up for sale at an Auction sold it because l was having issues with it the car going to limp mode when l tried to push him hard basically when he gets tired. Still had the info and looked him up with the vin and l just cried😭 regrets selling it lots of memories

[@moStallion]

I'm planning on buying a 2010 550i m sport. Can you diagnose n replace whatever is needed please i live in Chicago

[@kundaialistair3418]

"I don't wanna sound like a hippie or something" 😂😂😂😂😂

[@billrichardson5386]

Once you sort everything out it's a great car. I retrofit the cic idrive, and with that technology that's all I need. I also think the n62 is a pretty good set up.

[@wot48320]

Great car! e60 550i is going up in value especially the ones with the manual transmission.

[@marcin4255]

Very nice E60 550i 😍😍😍😍.

[@KevinShoulder]

I get 29 mpg in my 550i. Thats less than my Zx12 Motocycle, while running, with lots of luggage and 4 passengers at 140km/h. So open road mileage is great. i get 19mpg in town. That valvetronic system really works

[@museatex111]

lol Did you measure it going downhill with wind pushing you? I have 2 of them. The highest I have ever measured is 25.5 according to computer which overestimates the mileage. Typically average 19 in town.

[@KevinShoulder]

@@museatex111 Yip motorway open roads, electronic throttle, tested to actual consumption. Blew me away.

[@museatex111]

@@KevinShoulder staggered setup on 19?

[@reginaldbowls7180]

I also get 28mpg but running 245/45 17s.. 6MT though.. maybe the auto is worse?

[@museatex111]

@@reginaldbowls7180 my last long trip I did get 26.5mpg over computer (likely 25.5 real). Part of the trip climbing up and down the mountain. 235 19 and 275 19 rear

[@redeemed922]

2008 550i msport same car mint condition. replaced the engine, 10,000 later leaking oil again lol. love the car tho. 14.9 mpg

[@reginaldbowls7180]

Thanks for the tip on the airbag light..

[@mylezzpurhourr]

But honestly it’s with any car it will have it’s issues no car can really be glorified as non maintenance it’s if you like the car that much or something like that

[@mxracingunlimitedltd7784]

How are the X5 50i N62's to work on? Is the engine bay bigger because its an SUV and seems slightly larger or about the same? Im looking to get an X5 to be my DD. I have an E92 335i 6MT N54 with some mods now. But i need something that's 4wd and can have a 2" hitch receiver put on the back, for hooking up and pulling a small boat trailer and for my bike using the Hitch Hauler's.. What motor and what year X5 would go for if on a Budget and then maybe what you pick if you had like 8-9k$ to spend and that can basically afford me any of the motors, including the Diesel but as much as i want it, i think i might have to rule it out, unless its super reliable. I want a V8 but i know most of the X5 V8 models all have their own share of problems from this motor to the N63 turbo v8 motor. I would like to get the N55 version, that way i can get the power, decent MPG's, and be able to lightly mod it and share parts between the motors in some areas at least.. But i know the N55's have some rod bearing issue where i think youd want to replace them almost preventatively so that it doesnt spin a bearing and get Rod Knock. Then again theres the trusty 3.0si version which has the 275hp version of the N52 I6 NA. But im just worried that being such a big heavy truck that it would feel sluggish. Like i feel like for the time and even now im sure it feels fine but idk seems like it would be better in something lighter like the X3.. I want to be able to take the X5 offroading on the beach so you really need the power sometimes to avoid getting stuck.. Also a turbo high revving motor isnt necessarily the best for that either , but the EWG N55's especially have some super smooth power with the Auto in a 335i compared to the N54 but ive only really driven manuals so far and the Auto in the 530Xi, which isnt XHP flashed yet, ive been trying to convinve him to get and just flash the stage 1 for the faster and more direct shifting alone. I remember trying out a bunch of AT N55's and at the time i would do the Alpina Flash and coding for people on the forum for like 20$. Was well worth the price at this time. Anyway after trying the car again after flashing to verify everything is okay and you dont need to reset or recode the gearbox ecu which i did have to do on a few of the newer ones. You just do a VO write to the EGS ecu which is the AT's ecu.

[@Jonny2by4]

damn, i really likec that you owned a 550i because i daily one myself, so i used your vids for the diys lol. keep up the great work, maybe look into an f30 335i, gas mileage is much better plus the tuning opportunities

[@BassFraud]

Congrats Ray 🎉 Hopefully Chris gets another donor N54 on the channel 😆

[@davidochoa6400]

Just got brake booster recall..also master cylinder..2097 550i sport..oil leaks galore..31K at dealer to fix., car worth 6k..never again BMW..rhis video confirms they are crap

[@Lowie522]

Does this v8 have valve seal problems? Looks clean. I prefer the e39 though

[@joshkillz2724]

Yep

[@reginaldbowls7180]

I have an e39 wagon and an e60 545i 6MT.. the 545i gets way better mpg..

[@racingislife7916]

AFE intake for anyone wondering

[@pugs1377]

Congrats ray!

[@jamesbmwgarage]

I love my E60 545i 6 speed. I need to replace the valve stem seals though…

[@reginaldbowls7180]

Try ATP’s AT-205 after an engine flush and an oil change. It softened my seals and they stopped leaking! Worth a shot for 20$!

[@FELIPE8226M]

Same lol

[@FELIPE8226M]

@@reginaldbowls7180 Wym a engine flush?

[@reginaldbowls7180]

@@FELIPE8226M some solvent put in the oil and ran at idle for 5-10 mins before drain.

[@GuccioGTv]

N20 baby , power when you hit it but good on gas when you want it to be 😎

[@TheBimmerBarn]

Hehe so rightttt

[@solomonmusiq1751]

What kind of air jack do u have that you used to lift in the middle of the chassis?

[@pumuckelkriegergottes743]

550i super Fahrzeug bin am überlegen ein zu kaufen

[@ryansweezy796]

it is a good car

[@startingtech3900]

I sold mine too chris this n62 engine sucks 🤣

[@SHWELL11]

tears!

[@emsg2009]

E60 and electrical issues, 5 and 6

[@dariuslewis9320]

I sold my F10 535i for 2008 550i I get 12mpg daily…

[@ruthlesspappie8119]

How does his have pedal shifts

[@frankenstein6071]

Hey great car I have a 2009 BMW 550i n62 4.8. I actually have to change my crankshaft sensor does it need a relearn procedure?

[@TheBimmerBarn]

No re-learn needed, the car should immediately start up! Thanks for watching :)

[@Q-tips2]

If the issue persists; the ISM (in box under pass cabin air filter) has a failure prone solder joint that mimics bad crank sensor. I chased that for a while with random transmission limp, engine stalls, etc.

[@frankenstein6071]

@@Q-tips2 Thank you for the tip. I have been having those exact symptoms which made me think it was possibly the Crank sensor even though no code of a problem with it. About 4 weeks ago while still searching for a reason to the problem, I read up about the IVM(Intrgreated voltage module) so I checked it out and noticed corrosion around the outside of the module near the fuses and sure enough, I ordered a new one replaced it easy fix. I opened the IVM and there was corrosion throughout the circuit board so far all seems well knock on wood. Btw did you mean IVM or is there another in there called ISM?

[@frankenstein6071]

@@Q-tips2 I haven't driven the car long enough yet to know if it was a total fix but yeah so far so good.

[@odeefromdawic]

Very responsive? Lol I love the car but it is impossible to avoid banging my head against the seat when I even breath on the gas pedal in 1st gear. Love the hard shifts in this car tho.

[@nicko445]

Bro it had 160k on the dash what did u expect

[@ryansweezy796]

why u gonna to sold the BMW for

[@smoke_sum597]

Dude you need to man up you wearing a pink shirt