You Won’t Buy This Gen BMW After Watching This! Fixing My Cheap X6 For A Quick Flip Was A Disaster!

[@jonasbennett9237]

I’m just glad to see that everyone is just as annoyed as me with that BMW dealer lying about not being able to confirm service history.

[@craigquann]

That's seems to be any German car brand. Customer service is horrendous, from what I've been told.

[@TheAngryDasher]

Toyota reliability with all the tech and luxury level comfort you could hope for.

[@TheAngryDasher]

​@@craigquannnot Porsche but all the other euro brands not just German.

[@craigquann]

@@TheAngryDasher Porsche is owned by Volkswagen. I assure you that they're assholes.

[@Quattro_Joe]

That would fuckin infuriate me.

[@erichill262]

The fact that you changed out the 2nd actuator when you didn’t have to speaks volumes to your integrity my guy 👍

[@johnsimon7867]

I couldn't agree more

[@Ll0ydD0bler]

Yeah I came down to say this. I do the same, which is why I'm a fan.

[@yan7382]

To make it perfect you should change all 4 of them but it is not worth it with these kind of engine, especially just to find out the timing chain might be the culprit later.

[@brarautorepairs]

​@@yan7382Turbochargers and timing chains chew the oil in as little as 500 miles. A 0w40 will quickly turn into a 0w30 after some hard driving

[@antoinepageau8336]

BMW, the ultimate KZbinr content machine.

[@dappolajon7008]

Definitely holy shit well said

[@tonymontana897]

These Modern BMW's are proper shitbox money pits. I have an 1999 E36 Euro Spec M3 and it is MINT. That was back when BMW actually made high quality cars. I'll never sell it.

[@Beer_Dad1975]

@@tonymontana897 It was more that they were simple and easy to fix when they did break than they were ever really that high quality - I mean, they weren't bad like they are now - but compare a 90's BMW to a 90's Lexus - not even close.

[@Dwigt_Rortugal]

"Big Money Waste"

[@kizashikaze9066]

Super accurate w/ modern BMWs from what I've been watching for the past decade

[@BradBartram]

I had a 2012 X5 with the same engine. Just watching this video brought back some PTSD. I had it for about 6 years, almost never drove it because of fear of what would go wrong. Finally took it to a shop, got the dash clear, washed it, and traded it before it could get any new ideas. Dealer gave me $5k sight unseen and I signed it over with a huge smile. Never again.

[@MikeHarris1984]

"She runs good guys" famous last words.

[@bsqrdmbetse]

😅😂

[@GBlaque]

Hilarious

[@XcoolcoolbeansbeansX]

Funny he says that. The car is listed at a ridiculous price, and is currently listed at auction with several disclosed error codes, albeit generic codes from the auction meaning it probably has dozens of BMW specific error codes stored. It also has many other issues documented that he doesn't even mention in the video. This is reference from the auction inspection report on that car: Emissions P013E O2 Sensor Delayed Response - Rich to Lean Bank 1 Sensor 2 -- Pressure Too Low in High-Pressure System (Bank 1) Emissions P142E Cylinder Injection Cut-Off Emissions P2297 O2 Sensor Out of Range During Deceleration Bank 1 Sensor 1 Emissions P2419 EVAP System Switching Valve Control Circuit Low This car is far from fixed. I'm not sure why he is pretending everything was good after he cleared the codes? He didn't even mention that the car basically failed inspection and will not be covered for return to the auction for any of the above listed issues. This car may as well be as-is at the auction.

[@dannotwalruslarkin9324]

Lol that first guy you talked to about service work was absolutely clueless to what you were asking for. 😂😂

[@flexdash]

This is very, very common. Most of these guys sitting at service centers are just receptionists and pencil pushers who have no idea what they're talking about.

[@rossbats]

I've had this happen before at my local Honda dealership. Such a stupid law

[@tywanjames4427]

@@rossbats ???

[@nismomike3182]

For anyone who has dealt with a BMW CEL, that "Ding" causes PTSD for 1 year minimum.

[@uilleamross3443]

The "Ding of Doom"

[@carenthusiast1629]

Agreed %100. Sold mine 3 years ago, still have that sound echoing in my brain.

[@BOX-069]

same ding for low washer fluid and catastrophic engine failure

[@luk4s56]

its been on for 2 years and i still lie to myself that "il fix it"

[@BashingBrainez]

​@@BOX-069 and the ding for the outside temp being below 37 degrees

[@CaseohsBackflapp]

The combination of calmness knowledge and great filming. Plus you a good guy makes this channel worth the watch

[@FYMASMD]

After owning bmw, Mercedes, jaguars and Audi I finally stopped being a masochist and now have a 2018 Lexus lc500 since new. Best car I’ve ever owned. Never looking back.

[@fiily1]

Same here, euro trash car craters your wallet and bank account. Went back to japanese cars, and never going back to these money pits.

[@caseyspeer8179]

Yep anything at Toyota makes Lexus Toyota anything like that because they are reliable cars feel bad for Alex for buying his BMW

[@patharrison1831]

I am on my 5th and final Mercedes. I own a Porsche Cayman S that has been bulletproof so far. Once I sell the Mercedes I have now, I am done. I am looking at the Lexus GX550 as my next car. I cant do the euro cars anymore. It's painful.

[@racekorthings7165]

This comment is so boring I fell asleep reading it.

[@bugoutfozzy]

Lexus is the best make, just under Porsche, for reliability. One of the best manufacturers there is. 🤙🏻

[@robertwikander5914]

Alex while I watched you remove the "M" off of that horrible BMW purchase I was thinking of a hack that I've seen guys do before. You take dental floss & heat it up like you did and then just run dental floss behind it. That pulls the glue, the "M" or whatever else you want removed. Pulls everything off and doesn't damage the paint. Just thought I'd share that with you.

[@Dwigt_Rortugal]

I can confirm that this works great. The only issue I've had is with the floss breaking, so I double or triple the strand. I'm guessing that fishing line would work pretty well, too. Any residue left behind will usually come off quickly with an eraser wheel.

[@AFatOcelot]

These are my Saturday morning cartoons as a guy in my 30s...thanks for what you do bud!

[@bartromalia8362]

@@AFatOcelot in my 50s, but same!

[@PirateMTH_ToddH]

I like the analogy.

[@ultra_sound.]

Ow yes!!!😂

[@miguelvazquez2239]

@@bartromalia8362same here my friend. In my 50s and I’m get excited every time I see a new video uploaded.

[@SSGKvsh]

Me aswell at 28 😂🙏🏽

[@chyka2011]

I have similar issues with my BMW N62 engine. It was throwing lots of ignition issues but at the end of the day, it was the catalytic converter that was blocked. Got a technician to open it up and was it out. This is 2 years later now and everything is good.

[@JoesGoldenGarage]

As a dealer, I have gone through arbitration a few times. Usually the car is being auction off greenlight… which of course means it’s good to go and then when I go to pick it up, there’s an issue and I usually try to handle it before I even leave the lot. A lot of times the Auction house will not even take it back if you leave the lot with it so it’s important to check it out thoroughly do as much as you can on the auctions property. That way you can just hand them the keys and say NOPE

[@BallTickler420]

I think this video finally removed the inner voice that tells me to buy one of these ridiculously cheap 170k km 2011 F10 550i's with that exact N63 non TÜ from my head, thank you!

[@marcincieslak1961]

Despite the drama, how much did he actually have to do?? Replaced 2 variable timing solenoids and cleaned a corroded plug..

[@mentals555]

That "law" is bs too. The rule afaik is they cannot give you the physical service history with the original owner's name. There is nothing preventing them from giving verbal confirmation if a certain service was done

[@mentals555]

I had to call three different Acura dealerships because I kept getting the same or different BS. One place said that information was not stored. Hahahaha

[@Magescuro]

As is evident by the second guy just giving that information. Usually service departments don't really care if you bring your car in...and I imagine BMW techs would prefer you don't

[@AKStovall]

Yeah, the first guy didn't want to look it up, so he made up some BS to not have to do his job.

[@matthewdyer1568]

Exactly. Privacy policies are for personal information like name, address, phone number, or other data points that point to an individual person. Unless the prior owner had parts installed on their body, advising if the Car had work done on it won’t violate any privacy policies. You didn’t even ask or hint to asking about the prior owner at all… that guy was a clown.

[@poormansporsche744]

Porsche gave me every service record from the previous owner and just deleted the guys name. This is 100% bs. It’s not private info for work done on a vehicle unless it has the owners name and address or phone number

[@brarautorepairs]

Even on the earlier N52, changing the Vanos solenoids was pretty normal. Owners who failed to keep up with their oil changes would definitely have vanos related issues because the passages are small and prone to clogging. Later on BMW added screens to the oil feed and even simplified the oil control circuit only for that to lead to new issues😂

[@AbdulBido]

Real engineers don't need testing and validation.. Why test yourself when you can have the whole world test for you and if you wait long enough, there will be a forum post detailing exactly what you need to do for the next model year.

[@k20z3keith7]

X6 stands for how much money you have to put into to it compared to the buy price 😅

[@treyfields3244]

BMW X6: Bring Money Withya 6 times

[@eptdy]

Just get a inline 6 one. Theyre bulletproof

[@coltonkruse2313]

LMFAO that's a good one. Think you are done? Nah times 6!

[@IKhanNot]

@@eptdy Not bulletproof. They are still prone to issues with the injectors, coils, spark plugs, cam adjusters and of course oil/coolant leaks. They are easier to work on though as there is more space under the hood.

[@TheDJF3]

Times 6 how much money you need to put in it

[@newfinishautospa]

Crazy how far BMW has come with the N63. The ones made from 2018 and newer are pretty much perfect.

[@r.b.6254]

Don’t think so all BMW comes standard with a check engine light that comes on right before the warranty expires and because a permanent fixture after the warranty expires.

[@corywagner8541]

As for the dealer not telling me what service was done on the car before I purchased it. They have said the same thing that they could not tell me any past service. I have been in the car/RV business for 30 years, and what I have found it that some dealerships are a little confused about what info they can divulge. What they can not share is past customers personal info. But nothing should stop them what repairs have been done. So for some reason a few dealerships have a misunderstanding and the can share what was done just not who owned it.

[@gregh7457]

they've probably been called into court to show the maintenance records of cars in disputed transactions and thats a days worth of wages lost

[@rossbats]

That faded front badge is killing me man

[@245bryce]

My grandma says "warsh". Best part is we live in Washington so she calls it Warshington 😂

[@mcdoob]

lol this cracked me up man

[@AnontheGOAT]

Ask her to say “bag”

[@Emperio33Nor]

Bought one once, it started when i bought it, drove it to the shop, never started again. Ended up scraping it for parts. Never again

[@AnontheGOAT]

@@Emperio33Nor what does that have to do with this OP’s grandma saying “warsh” lol?

[@Ll0ydD0bler]

Since Alex is a movie quoter, he needs to go watch Sling Blade. Great movie (if a bit dark), but I routinely quote the line from it - "Whatcha got there? Warsh?"

[@MBZXZ]

I have owned honda acura lexus toyota bmw and benz, BMW always break down, 2014 E63 AMG. always having coolant lines issues, but other than that , the car is fun to drive and very powerful

[@TheFukmookthe]

Absolutely love how thorough you are when working on your cars

[@jwhuffandpuff]

This is why I watch you guys. So legit. Keep it up. I'm from NH so the 4 seasons, salted roads, and all that baggage that comes with rings super strong with me. Thanks for repping the east coast.

[@WildDigger]

And this is why I love my n52 powered BMWs. It isn't the most hp engine but it is one of the most reliable. My wife's 328i and my z4 both run great and both over 100k miles.

[@feron450]

They stil have all the classic bmw cooking system issues. But yea the inline 6s are leaps and bounds ahead of the v8’s as far as bmw goes

[@startingtech3900]

@@feron450i have n54, e46 m3

[@The_North0]

Did you know my n52 have over 200,000 miles?

[@dammitcarl1082]

Really makes you appreciate the LS. Same power, more efficient, and 10x simpler. One camshaft, one timing chain, port injection, pushrods, endless aftermarket and power potential…. Long live OHV engines lol.

[@tigerstripeeyes9871]

Don’t forget “naturally aspirated”…

[@tubejorrit]

Cars with LS engines are not sold in Europe so no stupid emission laws they have to follow.

[@grad0n]

I never understood why bmw owners added m badges to their non-m bmws. Those that know bmws know it's fake and those that don't, don't care/are not impressed.

[@Ralloyd33]

Idiots

[@auskip07]

because the type of person who buys a BMW is a person who is concerned with how they are seen by people.

[@bigmansir3745]

And the tri bar grilles

[@PirateMTH_ToddH]

Yeah, very silly...

[@jjtcb7509]

It might add a hp or two

[@EdwinC-xp8mk]

It is such a nice car. I was frustrated when I junked my BMW because of all the engine codes.

[@mrnicktoyou]

I recently bought a BMW with the N52 engine and it also had similar issues to this car. So I replaced the Vanos solenoids, I didn't just clean them, I replaced with brand new genuine items and also new check valves and it's working perfect now.

[@SirtubalotTX]

N52 is much much much easier to work on. lol

[@Malzylee]

Exactly the same for me with my N52

[@oOTevtronOo]

Never say "Its working perfect now." Always say "Its running perfect for now."

[@the_hessian__]

Traded my n52 128i for an IS F to get off of the carousel. I learned the hard way to stick with bosch for the vanos replacements. great to drive but maint... oof

[@discoreacts7587]

Not for long tho😂😏

[@mgdfx8331]

Hey Alex - great video and keep up the great work. For you and anyone else interested, our BMW master tech pal says the same thing - do not buy a used BMW. The only, and he means "only" models that might be worth considering are 1999 - 2001 740i with 6 cyl engines - no v8's. Problem is those cars usually have 200-300 kms or miles on them - so the lower mileage options will be few and far between. Otherwise new BMW with full factory warranty is the only way to go.

[@chrisadamson8082]

I love Saturday mornings I wake up and know I'm gonna get a LSC video

[@mikemcvay2965]

Something super satisfying and beautiful about seeing a black car when it's clean ESPECIALLY a regal or cutlass G-body w a nice paint job on it... LOVE the body lines on a regal

[@bubaa1218]

I have a 08 tundra with the 5.7 v8 and I’m on 257k on it the only big thing I’ve had to do is replace the brake master cylinder. It’s the most reliable truck I’ve owned

[@toddtravis2596]

My work truck is a 2000 Astro AWD. I paid $2,200 in 2016. 270,000 MILES. I replaced the trans in 2017. Rear axle in 2023. Leaks some oil. But starts EVERY day. It's staying until the wheels fall off.

[@Dwigt_Rortugal]

I have an 04 Tundra Limited with 180k on it. Still runs and looks great. The interior is like a comfy leather couch. It's not a manly looking truck, but we've gotten our money's worth out of it.

[@chickballz313]

I have a 08 sequoia with the same 5.7 and I’m at 275,450 miles and no issues except for cracked leather. I had a 02 sequoia as well with 300k miles before I sold it

[@Iceeeen]

yep your old school thing without half the emission crap this thing was works great. jeee.. how about those wonderful new toyotas that also has to meet emissions. seam to remember something about failing rod bearings 🧐, diffs, miss alignments everywhere

[@DomBounty]

I've owned several 'modern' MINI's & BMW's (N14 R56 JCW, R53 Cooper S & F87 M2) and they've all been great, except for the N14 powered R56, which had expensive problems every other month.

[@Bodgencodge]

The dreaded prince engine! We also have the n47 diesel engines in minis and BMW's here too. Theyre also turds that use what can only be desrcibed as a bicycle chain for the engine

[@jeffrey88888]

Definitely reminds me of Hoovie's X6 with the fake M badge. It was a nightmare too

[@rustler08]

Hoovie's was not a fake M-badge. Hoovie's was a real X6M that someone had swapped the S63 engine out for an N63 engine, hence he made the joke it was no longer an M-car.

[@rossgreen2867]

I put 80000 klms on one of those engines and loved it. No major issues , just 1 coil

[@Glenngabriel1]

On the smaller screen that indicates what position your transmission is in in the dash. There’s a little triangle to the right of the P that indicates a fault even though you don’t have a check engine light

[@schmoe67]

I Drive an EV and used to work at a dealership doing cosmetic repair. I say that to say I don't get much from your videos but I enjoy spending my Saturday afternoons with ya. Keep it up. Love the videos.

[@danhard8440]

Alex just a FYI for the headlights Meguiars makes a rubbing compound called scratch X to get rid of swirl marks from buffing it will make paint or your headlights look like glass

[@moneyman2452]

This video is bringing me back nightmares from my 2012 550i

[@JStryker7]

Haha that service dept is acting like the car history is PHI. I’d be interested to know who they are so I can never use their services

[@matthewdyer1568]

If nothing else the guys manager should be told so up-training can occur.

[@beardedspeedworks]

For real, like HIPAA for my car? Really? Helps to have a attorney friend to send a subpoena for records.

[@bikeman1x11]

i get not providing owner info but service history is non big deal

[@jtome84-91]

I’ve got a 2016 BMW x5 with the individual package and the N55 engine . I mean it’s had a couple oil leaks and it eats through rear tires but other than that it’s been really good to me . Also no carbureted Jeep wagoneer is getting 18 mpg on the freeway .

[@mentals555]

My brother bought a 2011 x5m against my recommendation. Been ok so far. He had to replace some suspension bushings. He also way overpaid for it so that's brutal. Hes a BMW fanboy and no amount of reasoning could change his mind

[@p4in574]

How long he had it so far?

[@mentals555]

@@p4in574 1 year and 4 months

[@charliecoco2115]

Been using just under a quart of diesel for engine flushes for over 40 years in over 25 cars giving sparkling clean camshafts, zero sludge and never had a problem.

[@ethannicosia979]

My guy you are still using SOOOOO much compound lol, you can use half and get the same or better results

[@wallykosh6383]

I used to drive a BMW 2010 with 65,000 traded in for a brand new 2024 Toyota 4Runner in Feb. BMW was the best driving car I have ever owned but there is something that has to be dealt with every year.

[@Thee1Muffin]

You gotta buy the right bmws. My e70 X5 35d towing daily and e46 330 drift car have been nothing but beat on and no issues. Gotta do the right mods/maintenance and they’re great

[@pierre-davidmoreau]

I have a e70 35i and a e70 35d both 2011 35d full deleted stage 2 this truck is a monster i love it so much .My 35i transmission is always slow truck have only 100000 k thinking about tuning it such a fantastic engine as well .

[@V12BRO]

M57 MASTERRACE

[@alex222toxic]

just like how some people say fords are a pain, ive owned 2 mustangs and nothing other than basic maintenance and im fine

[@atriaventrica]

He... literally says that? He's calling out this engine specifically as unreliable, not bmws.

[@joerogandlchairexpansion786]

The diesels are great until you have to work on them 😂

[@grantmccarron3963]

I had a similar experience with a semi-high mileage mazda engine. The VVT actuator would bench test ok, but was not working properly after driving the car for 30 mins or so. After the car was off for a while the oil would slowly drain out of it I guess and be fine again. Cleaned it out much like you did, and it was great for 3 or 4 days but then back to the same problems again. Replaced it with a new one and the issue never came back. Seems that cleaning them is a very short term fix. Good luck with the auction!

[@Nexiteee]

I use to own a e36 bmw 328i and let's just say the main problem i had with it was the interior, door cover kept coming off and the motor was just too tired. But it lasted for 12 years with me. But now own a vw golf mk1 that is turbo. Just one problem with it is just heavy on fuel. But 4 years the motor hasn't been opened since 2020.

[@surferdude4487]

I have the Mk 6 Trendline Golf. Other than keeping the fluids up to date, the only engine-ish thing it ever had were spark-plugs and a thermostat housing. 170,000 km or a little over 100,000 miles.

[@ahmedsuliman2265]

Fuel injectors are also a very common failure point. They can cause catastrophic engine failure if not updated to the latest version. Some symptoms include a rough start and idle

[@madmike6942]

Sreten waiting 4 your phone call😅😅😅

[@w9gb]

Project Chicago #2 (LSC edition)

[@mrmysterytour46]

Indeed. So he doesn’t have to mess with Maseratis again. 🚙

[@hawkinsjd11]

I have gotten the same answer when trying to buy a car. Some dealerships don't like to give that info. I carry a scan tool in my 2017 BMW because you just have to.

[@DarkRider2k3]

When the CEL came on for catalyst codes, I had to laugh. The BMW didn't feel at home without *some* kind of a CEL going on.

[@CoreyBrainard]

Thanks for a longer video this week. I look forward for LSC on Saturday afternoon when I get home from the shop. Thanks Alex.

[@jeffreythompson1866]

Thank you, Alex, sir. For I've been following you since the pandemic, and, having been a gear head since I was 3/12 y.o., but also having my buds being mechanics, I love your pro tips, for taking awesome care of your family, along w/being an all-around awesome guy. Best wishes to you & yours!! 🫶🏻🙏🏻

[@Jueen_]

As a bmw tech, we don’t see too many of these anymore but for a while we weren’t allowed to do any oil leak repairs or any major engine repairs that required taking anything off the engines like valve covers etc cause we had a few of them randomly lock up after people would do valve covers on these, but when they class action lawsuit hit we were doing like 3 valve seals a week on these things and alot of the time it’s cheaper replace these engines rather than diagnosing and replacing whatever it needs

[@DaleDenton]

Front plates are mandatory where I live, but cops only pull you over for that if they’re trying to meet quota. I removed mine off my W211 about a year ago and it looks so much better

[@MrGamman3yt]

If you're behind the steering wheel, what do you care what the front of your car looks like?

[@michaelm3381]

​@@MrGamman3ytfront plates take away from the look of the car. If you think she's beautiful, you won't run a front plate.

[@ScottPMS]

Come to Tennessee, we don't have any front plates! When you go to the DMV they only give you one... When I ordered my new Hellcat, I was clear, "drill into my front bumper, and I'm returning it" 😅

[@Weyco23]

@@MrGamman3ytI’m in Illinois also like Alex, I don’t run a front plate on any of my three cars. 2021 C8, 1992 Z28, and 2022 Mazda CX-5, all of them look like absolute crap with a front plate. I have lived in Illinois for 35 years, been stopped once, $25 fine.

[@carterrk]

That’s why I got a diesel instead. Good power and great mileage. Of course there are some mods that need to be done first but then they are pretty reliable

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[@bobbyholmes3985]

I have been doing headlight restoring for may years. If you will start with 1000, 1500, 2000, then 2500 water sand the light lens. Then buff the lens. It will last for 12 months or more. I also use finessit.

[@erraticengineering2487]

Thankyou for reassuring us who have never owned a BMW for making the correct decision.😂

[@startingtech3900]

enjoy your non luxury clothe seat toyota

[@AndreiSorica-zu6ur]

So unreliable

[@karina2701]

what a gorgeous x6 like i said in the last video i almost bought one and i regret not buying it every day its such a beautiful car with some nice power

[@xxvjvxx]

im not 100% sure about the v8, but i know the 6cylnder vanos engines have a 2 metal screen filters inline that could get clogged and throw VANOS mechanism codes. most people dont even know they exist and they MUST be cleaned occasionally. it will cost a can of break clean to fix if thats it.

[@mrnicktoyou]

They are called check valves and yes, they clog up a lot.

[@xxvjvxx]

@@mrnicktoyouthey will wreck your MPG the more clogged they are also, i gained 6-10 mpg after cleaning mine on my 325

[@8bert9]

I helped set up and also was the robot tech for the X6 body shop where the car starts being built before being sent off to the paint shop by conveyor. This was the BMW factory in located in Greer, South Carolina near Spartanburg, SC. The X6 was the top of the line when I helped build and then maintain that production line. The motors were made in Germany. Sorry you had so much trouble.

[@Glenngabriel1]

ITS SATURDAY! I look forward to this all week 😂

[@danhard8440]

ya my top 3 are this Sleeperdude and Diesel Creek

[@eldonsmith808]

I have a 650ix GC with an n63tu. The ones after 2014 are the ones that you want.

[@Endy5_Still_Alive]

ENGINE SWAP TIME!!!!!! I'm going with a Hellcat for this bad boy! 😂

[@АртемПрохоров-Лукин]

If it fits there, thatcwould be epic))😃😃

[@Endy5_Still_Alive]

@@АртемПрохоров-Лукин That's exactly what I was thinking. That thing would surprise many with a Demon stuffed in it. New drive train? Sure. Why not? At least it would be reliable. 😂

[@ISLAMICSTORIES13]

@@АртемПрохоров-Лукин it can fit for sure. the supercharger may not clear fully on the top but you can still put it in

[@thesaltlifemanshow5522]

On a side note brotha ya those lights look a bit better but you really need to do a 3 step wet sand then polish and finish off with an actual uv for headlights. Highly recommend it. This being said. I'd sell that junk and get yourself a Benz gle or GLC coupe.. I have a 2017 gle coupe and it gets so many compliments. The only issue I've had is the master brake system was leaking around the plastic container. Other then that it's great

[@chrismason6857]

Perfect timing to watch on a quiet afternoon at 'work' on my iPad. Thanks!

[@fanmajnekrofta27]

I read the comments before watching and I kept thinking it was gonna crap itself last second as I was reaching towards the end of the video, the suspense was crazy

[@ekal27]

Uh oh… that is an ominous title. Guess I ditched my ‘13 X6 50i at the right time (2018!)

[@xamitz58]

This channel is one of THEE best car channels on KZbin.

[@brucemitchell5637]

Alex: " I'm getting rid of this BMW, it's nothing but junk!" Also Alex" " Hey guys, look at the BMW that I just picked up at the auction , it was really cheap!" Repeat 😂

[@norah7324]

best car to engine swap and modify

[@Onewheelordeal]

Finally Saturday morning can officially start

[@iRyanBarnes]

Ahhhh mate. Seen Sreten change a millions VANOS. Sadly I think they’ve always been engine OUT. Only 20 minutes in so you might fix it yet but that’s my assumption this far. Lovely looking car though! You’re definitely pulled towards the red tones in cars currently!

[@ngrinshift4383]

I was there when these debuted at a BMW dealership in Boston, MA. At the time, these vehivles (XM5/6) were basically the halo SUVs (the M5/6 had the v10) of the brand. Boy o boy were they something to gawk at I'll tell ya. We had an Alpina B7 that would come in too... My first experience with a z8 was during this time. The service manager at the time had a z3 with an E36 M3 engine (zM3) and I ended up with a nice 328i X-Drive. Jet black w/Coral Red... thanks Catherine, wherever you're at. Melissa Steffy is awesome and Scott Sundley (Honda 2011) is great too. I LOVE BMW and will always be a fan.

[@stevecooper6653]

Wow 😮 I’m a Bimmer guy.and this is definitely a STAY WELL CLEAR OF THIS MODEL 🤷I’ve The X5 E70 N62 V8 4.8 engine 2007 no Problems with mine 👌🏻🇬🇧

[@JohnDoan-iu7sm]

The dude at the first dealership was just a lazy pile and didn’t want to do anything

[@wstlndiesel]

He was smart! He knew you don't throw money into a pile of shit!

[@rjkulman8990]

dont "they" always say... never buy the first year model (engine); glad to see you found the codes

[@LegitStreetCars]

How much do you think it will sell for?

[@chrismason6857]

£45k if you had no knowledge of how much of a nightmare that engine is to work on. £45 if you know 😉

[@Salmo796]

8900 :)

[@RandyMUNSOn-fe2tb]

$50

[@grahamhumphry2154]

In Western Australia where I live currently the same model X6 V8's are selling for 35k AUD with the same amount of KMs (miles) which in your money is around $25,500 USD. But for yours and your market over there I reckon around $14500

[@AdamIsUrqed]

18k

[@SammyKurts-ku2ht]

I drive nothing but e9x’s I have a 2007 328xi wagon 188k runs like new ! I had a couple 2009-2010 x3’s with the 3.0 260 hp n52 ! My 07 has a n52 also but the 230 hp variant I swear by that engine it’s the Toyota of bmw engines ! I also own a 3rd gen 4Runner and 05 GX470 so I know reliability!

[@FINELINEVAN]

Making me sick watching you deal with this monster. The frustration must be through the roof.

[@massiveimprovement]

Hi Alex! Love your videos! When trying to restore headlights this bad, you need to sand them down. Wet sand until the complete lens is foggy/hazed, and then start to wetsand with 1000 and 2000 before going to compound. Then Polish as you did, and -most recommended- 2k clear coat. This will last longer than any ceramic coating, even though it will last some time. None the less, the transformation before and after is way better; if that was the goal. Can also recommend a smaller pad when working with rotary, and especially DA. Good work on the BMW!

[@malbers35]

The two car manufacturers that I would never own again are BMW or Mercedes.

[@beamer8907]

audi isnt better aswell

[@Endy5_Still_Alive]

I'll add Ford, GM, Fiat, VW, etc. I've owned cars from all those guys and they were all garbage. Had two great cars from Dodge, 1 Toyota, 1 Suzuki and and 1 KIA. That's been my experience.

[@InfiniteTheMagicMan]

Don't buy the small engine mercs with renault engines and u would have any problems

[@andreidan92]

Audi's in my experience are even worse . They're nothing but a glorified unreliable vw. As for bmw's they are fun to drive at least

[@Cool_kid_jones]

Just spun a bearing last night in my audi w/ a 4.2, no check engine light was on & the oil was perfectly fine i took good care of that car, fuck german cars😢

[@darrenwilliamson7944]

JUST traded my Mercedes s550 w221 with the m278 biturbo engine TODAY for this reason......BLEEEEEEEEEDING money!! This video gave me flashbacks!!🤪🤪🤪🤡. Oil wicking up the wiring harness from the camshaft solenoids and crankshaft solenoids all the way to the ECU was a common problem.

[@fisephalnoxt]

what year was your W221, I heard they are solid, mostly the 2008 to 2011 before the twin turbos.

[@danhard8440]

that is INSANE that that engine is that bad my uncle had a 2010 Toyota Highlander and when he passed away 3 years ago it had 386 THOUSAND miles when his wife traded it in and all he did was the basic maintenance

[@bradleysmith2021]

There is an enormous difference between German and Japanese engineering.

[@GoldenCroc]

@@bradleysmith2021 Yep, one is most often playing it safe as heck, the other says "to heck with all margins". To be fair, both are succesful in their own way, its all about what the customers want and is comfotable with.

[@Dwigt_Rortugal]

I once had an 03 Corolla. We put 330,000 miles on it. It was a little tired and not as peppy. My brother in law had it for a while after that. I see Toyotas getting beaten on all day long overseas and they just keep going

[@FanttikOfficial]

Thanks to Alex for sharing your user experience with us! Great fun watching this video!

[@fks-pv8il]

Put an LS in it.

[@АртемПрохоров-Лукин]

Booooring. Rotary engine is better)) at least it's more original than LS)😂😂

[@Dwigt_Rortugal]

​@@АртемПрохоров-ЛукинIf you're thinking of a Mazda rotary engine, The Car Wizard has very strong opinions about them.

[@tid418]

@@АртемПрохоров-Лукин Boring is the goal. Reliability is boring. What he has now is non-boring!

[@sifodyas1987]

Your troubleshooting skills are unmatched. So fun to watch.

[@RedneckTipsByScott]

Type F ATF is a great pre oil change treatment too. Tons of detergent

[@jessemas27]

It's time to see the Lightning running again, Alex. I have a spare short block that's been sitting in my shop for years if you really need it.

[@ericsherwood7423]

Pro tip, apply a layer of masking tape on the painted surfaces adjacent to the headlight before hitting it with power tools. It’s easy to inadvertently burn through the clear with sanding, compounding, polishing.

[@worldclassautomotive7494]

I am part of a dealer that buys plenty of cars from this dealer auction and I found this on the app. I must say your auction rep was very thorough with the condition report. I have had plenty of cars arrive in way worse condition than specified but I think they did a great job for you, and whoever buys this will be very happy with the condition when it arrives! Now should I pull the trigger on it???

[@biglefty08]

Something about troubleshooting these cars is such good content, they always keep you on your toes. My M3 did the same and I put my head down and wrenched 😅 Bimmers run so good when they are sorted 🔑 maintained!

[@xsiveone]

I hate front plates too and never run them here in Illinois. The only town I was ever hassled in was Lincolnshire. My mom turned 80 and when she went to take her driver's test they wouldn't test her without the front plate. I obviously didn't put a plate on her car either. I had to temporarily Velcro the front plate on for her.

[@Lowpanther]

Try a rubber wheel for emblem adhesive. Game changer

[@eptdy]

When i got my X5 i made sure NOT to buy the V8. The N55 powered version of these cars are bulletproof and wilk give you no issues

[@oaker55]

I've owned three BMW's with the N63TU engines. The first one (2013 650 Gran Coupe) I had for 6 months before BMW bought the car back. Everything you have experienced in this series of videos I had with that car. In the mean time, I had purchased another BMW (2014 X5) that lost it's mind and after they repaired it started to burn oil. BMW ordered me a new BMW (2015 650 Gran Coupe) to replace the first car which ended up keeping a year and hardly drove because I was basically traumatized from the first two experiences. I've own nothing but BMW since but only the straight six engines and they have been bullet proof. Never, ever, ever own a BMW with a V8 engine or any V configuration engine for that matter.

[@michaelhartjen3214]

You have incredible patience, I have a 335 and using inpa and ista+ it gave me so many unrelated codes, just replaced the crankshaft sensor, back to perfect, but fingers crossed