I have a E70 x5 3.0d 245hp mapped to 330hp. And filters delete. If you cruise on the highway it now gets 40mpg plus. Top speed is over 150 mph. 340,000 miles and 12 years later its still going strong. I recommend a modern 5th gen turbo when yours eventualy wears out. Transforms the engine responce and torque low down.
Had the same, never got more or less than 24MPG - mostly highway miles. Had diesel DEF issues, engine modulator problems twice, front suspension problems, ate tires until I upgraded to Continentals, front seat leather split, wood grain dash splits but that was about it. Kept it 8 years and spent about $12k in repairs outside of warranty. All problems arouse after the 4yr/50k warranty coverage. It was pristine when I sold it for $11k.
I have a 2009 X5 35D Xdrive with M57TU2 and the ZF6 speed. Love it apart from the harsh ride that the huge 20 inch run flat low profiles gives you when you option the factory towbar. We did not get the 3rd seat option here in Australia, which is good because I get a spare wheel and change equipment. Here, we got the E70 LCI from 2010 with HUD and electric rear tailgate, the N57 diesel and the 8 speed ZF box. 3rd seat was an option initially, but unfortunately became standard sometime in 2011 I believe. The options list can be extensive and very expensive. Seems the US market cars were very different to the Euro market that ours were based on.
I have the BMW X5 xdrive E70 35D 2009 Msport,286bhp and 580nm of torque in Titansilver Metallic,120,232 miles from new,Great cars,Parts are pricey,But seems to be very good on diesel for a big car.With the M57 Bulletproof engine.
The best model E 70 35D is the 2012 and 2013 version’s !!!, The M 57Y is the best diesel engine that BMW has ever made. ! it’s still offered in Germany and South Africa there’s even an E7O 50D with quad turbos! Overseas in the 🇩🇪 market but Back to the 🇺🇸 market E70 35D 2013 , Only The 2013 has an eight speed transmission !
@@runawaytechgal1467 the BMW M57Y is is the engine designation for the sequential Twin turbo model and The BMW M57 is designated for the single turbo version only
I was playing around with a 2024 Mercedes GLE 450 Hybrid today and honestly it’s voice commands weren’t much better. Germans make great cars and bad voice commands
Thank you for watching! If you look in the description there are links to two more videos I made about this X5, a test drive video and another one where I did a real-world fuel economy test.
18:20 I have the exact car but 2012 version and I don’t have to stick my key in there. The owners manual says something about periodically doing it to charge the battery or something but I never do. Also if the key is in my pocket I can lock and unlock the vehicle using the outside door handles.
I have a 2011, 2012, and 2013 X5. The 2011 requires that I put the key in, but the 2012 and 2013 don’t. The 2012 and 2013 are fully optioned out though, so maybe that is the reason
I don’t remember the package name, but comfort access was an option on most all Bengal-era BMW’s. With comfort access, you just keep the key nearby in your pocket and grab the door handle to unlock the car, and touch the ridges on the door handle to lock it. Also are able to start the vehicle with only the start button without inserting the key.
I have E7O 2012 35D SAV with executive package and Technology package With the sideview & 360 view camera & lane warning system / ACC automatic cruise control, package with the keyless go package , heated, massage seats & heated steering wheel, the fully loaded 2012-13 have optional packages with keyless entry and every option just like the 750 i
@christophersmith5105 NICE! Massage seats would be epic! I have everything but the lane sensors (which I HATE), and the 360 degree camera (which I love)
The centre lock story sounds a lot like the idiot that engaged cruise control, on his RV and then left his seat to make himself a coffee. When the thing crashed he successfully sued the manufacturer and now RV's have a warning on the dash not to leave the driver's seat whoile cruise control is engaged. You can't beat stupid
