I Bought an Oil Burning V8 BMW E70 X5 - Project X5: Part 1

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Say Hallo to a new project, an SUV! Something you probably didn't expect on this channel. This is a 2009 BMW E70 X5 with N62B48 4.8L V8 engine and it sounds and looks glorious! Finished in Space Gray paint over gorgeous Nevada saddle brown interior. In this first episode, we inspect it and find out how much work it needs.
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@rogeriocosta1035 2 года назад

Every time this guy bought a new car, the manager of the parts section on the BMW dealer gets a new house.

@jeanm1383 2 года назад

😆

@ldawaigher 2 года назад

😹😹😹

@gordondeutsch3950 Год назад

I personally think BMW dealers are the last ones who will make money out of Sreten. He is using people like he is... individuals and small businesses.

@alexantovski8389 Год назад

Same with my M3 at the moment 😂

@curtisducati Год назад

Yes stupid prices for BMW , my friend just paid £5000 for gearbox , crap cars I would sooner buy a DONKEY !

@niewissen9912 2 года назад

"We will remove the oil pan anyways to check for plastic, nails, the usual stuff" lmao what's more funny is that your right hahaha

@V4raggare 2 года назад

Everybody who have followed the channel and seen all the episodes know about The Nail. 😊

@KunigasSuvirintojas 2 года назад

*you're

@DrHumorous 2 года назад

😂

@iainarthur7713 2 года назад

One high quality garage left a long screwdriver bit under the bonnet of my old S6 - so I'm fully on board with checking for screws, random lumps of metal etc

@F85M 2 года назад

Is it really that easy to remove the oil pan gasket on the E70 N62’s. No subframe removal like it’s i6 sisters?

@ajhieb 2 года назад

A couple of other common things on the E70 to look out for. 1) The rear door seals (on the vapor barrier) tend to leak like a sieve. This results in water accumulating in the rear foot wells, which obviously can cause a lot of bigger issues if left unrepaired. 2) The interior door handles. The "inside" of the handles (facing away from the passenger) have some sort of rubberized "comfort grip" that breaks down after a few years and turns into sticky goop.

@felixrester4637 2 года назад

You can easily remove that sticky stuff with oven cleaner or acetone and you have some plain plastic afterwards ;)

@federicomolina6745 2 года назад

@@felixrester4637 i remove that crap and spray it with a plastidip type paint. Good as new!

@xedasxedas 2 года назад

That plastic rubberish surface coating uses is really bad. Bmw really made a bad choice there.

@darenzy 2 года назад

Yeah the vapor barrier is also a thing on X3 E83.

@FishFind3000 2 года назад

@@darenzy my sisters e83 has an issue with hers.

@low.est36 2 года назад

Should've removed the front stiffening bar on top of the radiator to gain access to the belts and pulleys, if you need more room the radiator fan comes off easy, but anyways love the videos, big fan from Mexico Saludos

@chuckehrlich 2 года назад

The rear seat indentations looks like they had a car seat. My newest project, 2011 BMW 335i had similar indentations. I used a heat gun and rubbed the marks with my hand and now the seats look new. Just make sure to not get the leather too hot and keep the gun moving (don’t concentrate in one spot very long).

@BXtremP 2 года назад

Is it a N55 engine? If so, may I ask you what's the issue with it? I thought the n55 was way more reliable than the n54, I'm currently looking for a 335i E92, but I specifically want a post LCI one because of the N55 engine (thus making it harder to find, not to mention the prices which went absolutely mad up for no reason for the past year), so I'd be curious to have your take on this engine and reliability.

@chuckehrlich 2 года назад

@@BXtremP I bought a 2011 335i M Performance Edition. It has 79,000 miles and is in really great condition. I am bringing it back to oem+ condition. The N55 is very reliable. This is my third one. I also had a F80 M3, which is based on the N55. I don’t have any engine issues, just cosmetic and maintenance. I have changed oil, plugs, air and cabin filter. Also will be changing rotors(R1 Concepts drilled and slotted , pads, painting calipers, just waiting on warmer weather. I am getting the front bumper and hood painted and a paint correction, with new roundels and M sport oem grills. Lastly, I have new wheels and tires on order. The E90/E92 is a great daily, fun car with fantastic steering feel. Good luck finding one! Sorry Sreten, I didn’t mean to hijack your post. Any chance of you restoring a E90/E92 335i or M3? That would be a lot of fun to watch!

@maartenderooij2376 2 года назад

Same issue with my E39 rear bench. Did the same.

@BXtremP 2 года назад

@@chuckehrlich Good luck on your project, yea the e92 is an amazing car, and I vouche to see one in Sreten's hands one day, of course the 335i would be the best, cause M3 is a v8, that's a cool car but kinda a blasphemy for a M3, and Sreten looks like he's having his fair share of V8 lately, lol.

@nr1fan4all 2 года назад

@@chuckehrlich honestly, I am waiting on a channel to treat an 335i with the same level of care that Sreten has for his bmw's. I always liked the ideea of the owning the platform but not being mechanically driven I feel like I would get extorted by shops everytime a check lights in the dash. I feel like the car is still a bit too new and not that much of a challenge, like it's not at the point where you would have to do exhaustive restoration unless the previous owner was a knob.

@DashDrones 2 года назад

Exciting! Definitely needed a break from the sad times with the B7. Your girlfriend is one lucky lady 😎

@thelolzyone6582 2 года назад

23:47 To check for play/wear in that type of control arm ball joint (lower, load bearing, ball joint) you lift the car under the control arm. This is done to lift suspension without tensioning the ball joints. To check for wear you apply force from under the tire with a crowbar and look for play in the ball joints. Your videos are always a pleasure to watch! // TÜF inspector

@summushieremiasclarkson4700 2 года назад

I really, really, REALLY HATE SUVs. But I still enjoyed this video. That is a testament to the quality and style of your presentation.

@tre_2EC0 2 года назад

Lucky you getting a clean car! You're definitely overdue for some good fortune!! Looking forward to you servicing the E39 M5!

@lordjaashin 2 года назад

most non accident cars from Dubai are very good return potential cars. often times they have easily fixable issues that Dubai mechanics cannot fix because they lack knowledge and experience to repair them. any serious car repair mechanics should definitely try their hand in Dubai import cars. you'll find some serious luxury cars that are very easy to flip. its a win win deal if you can deal with paperwork ;)

@rrs_13 2 года назад

@@lordjaashin yesnt. A lot of them are abused with low mileage, after all ppl in dubai change cars much more often, particularly when we're talking about pricier rides. Most times Dubai imports are pretty problems, unless your country isn't a SOAB when it comes to tax imports (which Europe isn't very keen on).

@lordjaashin 2 года назад

@@rrs_13 of course they're abused and therefore sold because it has problems. otherwise why would you find such luxury cars for sale and for such price? lol use your brain and understand what I'm saying. yes Dubai cars have problems but they are nothing that a talented mechanic cannot fix and flip it for nice profit. even with import taxes there is still a fat profit margin to be made. you just have to be keen eye and only buy cars which have demand back in your home country. theres a reason why this market is growing and more & more people turning towards this peculiar source of "oasis" to make big bucks.

@rrs_13 2 года назад

@@lordjaashin the only thing dubai cars have that pumps up their value besides residing in a rust-free climate is the residue of rich people drugs in the mirros, dashboard and upholstery. Other than that, they suffer the typical careless ownership of people with money to buy a new car like if it were a pair of shoes. Which, if you're a talented mechanic, you'll spot at a distance and avoid. Also, the "imported dubai car market is growing" is something I have heard ever since dubai got it's first skyscrapper, and I've heard it too many times now to ever believe it, particularly now that Dubai is entering stagnation and that oil money running out is becoming an ever increasingly closer event.

@lordjaashin 2 года назад

@@rrs_13 ah you're so desperate that you've started bringing in off topic tangents like oil money. lol what does it have anything to do with used car market? looks like you have some bias or some irrational hatred that is coloring your viewpoint to myopic opinion. thats cool. more money for the rest. most Dubai cars have oil burning/leak problems or head gasket issues. these issues are not repaired by mechanical engineers who come from poor countries like India or Pakistan. that is why these luxury cars end up cheap on used cars market. these type of issues are easily repaired by mechanics in first world countries who have access to better equipment like serdi and have technical know how to repair it according to factory specs. it doesn't matter if rich Dubai people change cars frequently or drive it hard. it just means more car options on used market. win win for people like me

@oguzdemir1524 2 года назад

Sreten dont worry, its not about the cars its about you working on them! Love your vids!

@died4us590 2 года назад

He could even get a different brand vehicle, and i am still on board, because he is so funnny, but so thorough in doing any repairs. I hope to see him get married one of these day's, and introduce his girlfriend. I'm wondering if she has the same great sense of humor, and ocd lol. I do understand if he doesn't ever show her, you keep your prize close to your heart, and don't expose her to people who have no sense. God bless.

@arabaciadamlar 2 года назад

I was curious about theese cars, was cathing my eye lately. Looking forward to videos of it.

@emrei 2 года назад

Şu adamı rahat bırak Hocam ya..:)

@igork3024 2 года назад

All dead. Better than e53, but hard to find one before 500000 km. Expensive to hold.

@F85M 2 года назад

Hop on it. Get one now! E70’s is aging like Benjamin Buttom. Looking better and younger than it’s new siblings imo

@iGamify 2 года назад

I just wanted to let you know how much i appreciate your work on this YT channel. Thank you for the entertaining you're providing us for free.

@victorcorpadea1340 2 года назад

the oil burn will 100% make you not pass TUV, I would just fix the issues and try to pass tuv, because cats don't really make that huge of a difference as long as there are some.

@LancerFIN 2 года назад

Burning oil can also damage the cats.

@georgehuser4711 2 года назад

@@LancerFIN yep burning oil can destroy the cats. Even a faulty 02 sensor can kill it

@ScrubRadius 2 года назад

@@LancerFIN this is what I was thinking the whole time. The oil has clogged the cats.

@smorris12 2 года назад

I can't imagine that BMW would bother fitting less effective cats than required at home for other markets

@DrBeast100 2 года назад

There are some additives which you pour in the gas tank that clean cats, after you resolve the oil burning you should try some

@alphadevyat 2 года назад

The actual airbag is the same between all steering wheels. If you pull out the airbag from the cover you'll be able to install it in the M steering wheel cover. It's also a good idea to check the sunroof drains before water kills the electronics in the tailgate

@raymondmumford6255 2 года назад

It’s great that there are such wonderful people like Matthias in the world. Looking forward to more videos on the X5.

@torontoontario6085 2 года назад

I wish your videos were twice as long, as I wait impatiently for each one of them to watch the next BMW go back together properly while you keep us entertained at the same time. Top of the line channel. Great work.

@bizling 2 года назад

6:25 sounds like our old friend, crank damper pulley. Great find with the interior, I love the saddle brown in my E91.

@donschlenker2956 2 года назад

I completely rebuilt a E53 4.8is. Runs and looks like a new vehicle. Watching you do rebuilds inspired me keep it, and restore.

@KirkTheGod 2 года назад

Ive been following this channel for years and always loved the content. Last month I bought an E70 X5 that needs pretty much the exact same things that you're doing to yours! Finding this in my news feed this morning was a pleasant surprise :D

@vladimirivanchenko 2 года назад

Great to see you working through the BMW range and exploring different models. The complexity and fragility of some of the newer models makes for a really cool contrast vs time tried classics!

@kieranraine342 2 года назад

This is definitely going to be an interesting project for sure! Looking forward to looking into it deeper

@BC-xy5nf 2 года назад

Hi Sreten, love your content. Ever since i started watching your channel i stopped watching the other car 'build' youtubers because they feel so amateur when it's a 25min video about fitting bumpers haha. Keep up the good work. looking forward to the alpina getting resurrected.

@DASKyiv 2 года назад

As always, a pleasure to watch an Episode from M539 Restoration Channel! Every single seal will be maintained! Especially when you preparing an SUV for a person who you love and take care of! Hello from Ukraine!

@nickstathes5711 2 года назад

Lovely color combo. This is going to be a fun watch as you work on it. Very exciting!

@kaurvali 2 года назад

Gosh how much I love this man and the videos, the humor always makes my day sooo much better! Also check out the xDrive transfer case, at this mileage they usually need a rebuild. Usual symptoms are that under acceleration the car tends to jerk and hesitate, feels like fuel cuts out. I have experience with an X5 F15 with 110k km, which is already on its third transfer case.

@avreypietila6960 2 года назад

I had that same jerking under acceleration on my 2012 x5 and it was something with the front drive shaft idk what Bc I haven’t got around to fixing it yet I just took the shaft out and drove it without fwd

@FrEHV 2 года назад

I was hesitating between a E39 touring and a X5 E53 but found first a really good X5. Cargo area is almost the same but the split tail gate is the best feature about the X5 especially when you have to load 25 kg cement bags or bring a M20B20 block to the machine shop. I was not fond of SUV's but to be honest I start liking my comfortable X5 a lot !!

@riccardotaccolinimoncosi7435 2 года назад

Best looking X5 by far

@riccardotaccolinimoncosi7435 2 года назад

And, one of the first BMWs to use double wishbones at the front, the proper suspension scheme

@konturgestalter 2 года назад

one of my favourite channels on YT. Thanks so much

@fohatadri 2 года назад

You can code oil temp gauge into your instant fuel consumption gauge.

@o0julek0o 2 года назад

Do elaborate. I’ve an M135i without an oil temp gauge and it drives me nuts.

@Richard--99 2 года назад

@@o0julek0o lol same

@khaliladli1542 2 года назад

Can you tell me how? :)

@Hancock_nl 2 года назад

@@khaliladli1542 Search for perfect toolbox 0.2b, its free and very easy to use. Search YT instruction video and it's done in 1 minute.

@macromaker 2 года назад

How??

@malaslittleworld 2 года назад

As a e70 owner myself, I'm really looking forward to this project! I am hoping that you will try and tackle the interior rattles and squeaks, so I can replicate myself.. it's driving me nuts. :)

@jussayinmipeece1069 10 месяцев назад

mine has 300k and not a rattle or squeek

@Trinibad718 10 месяцев назад

@@jussayinmipeece106948i engibe?

@jussayinmipeece1069 10 месяцев назад

@@Trinibad718 N54 30i non turbo.

@Trinibad718 9 месяцев назад

@@jussayinmipeece1069 what year

@guymccue6369 2 года назад

Great SUV project for us older X5 owners in Canada. Thanks Sreten.

@algeniscorrea187 2 года назад

I owned a E70 for 5 yrs and I loved it. It was alpine white with the saddle interior. Reliable when they're well maintained.

@Roflmfaoftw 2 года назад

I love the E70. you should retrofit 2TB style transmision the sporty shifter looks better and having paddle shifters on steering is a nice touch

@kurray10 2 года назад

What is this? Trans unit or just shifter kit?

@Roflmfaoftw 2 года назад

@@kurray10 It's the ZF8 automatic called "sport automatic" you have to code, affects both drivetrain, enables Sports+, and shows dash S1, S2, etc. You also have a different shifter and have to get paddles for the steering..

@FailofWar127 2 года назад

@@Roflmfaoftw this is a pre lci e70, these dont have the zf8, they have a zf6. ZF8 came on the 2011+ 35i & 50i

@Roflmfaoftw 2 года назад

@@FailofWar127 You are right, the looks fooled me thinking it was a LCI

@SpeedIng80 2 года назад

@@Roflmfaoftw I think the shifter from the sport automatic should work anyway, but I'm not 100% sure. Hasn't even been there a sport automatic ZF 6HP as well?!

@DSMedicAWD1 2 года назад

Great work, as always! And I really want to thank you for normalizing eye and hearing protection. Too many people place some weird toxic machismo over being able to hear anything past age 30.

@arealsourapple 2 года назад

WHAT?? SPEAK UP SON.

@Monsieur405 2 года назад

These regular videos from M539 are amazing!

@he-ran3302 2 года назад

Love the X5. I had one and the windscreen spray jets used to freeze on the motorway in winter. Highy recommend to upgrade to the heated. The BMW X3 F25 2015 steering wheel looks like the air bag will match. All the best.

@Westside7be 2 года назад

When I read oil burner, I immediatly thought of "diesel" and thought, oh my god!

@deTR0neR 2 года назад

Nice looking X5! Looks like a good purchase, considering the price too. You should definitely include some footage of you guys driving it for the first time after you tight things up with the car and do a small vlog maybe with it? This car begs for adventures :)

@raver-um3iu 2 года назад

I love the X5. Have a E53 3.0i with the 20" wheels, it is not a perfect car at all but I have never owned a BMW that I liked more that was more fun to drive for me. The 4 wheel drive has saved me a couple of times and that car is more capable off-road than I ever expected. Can't help it, might not be reasonable but I just love my X5 :) BTW: my other one is an Alpina B10 3.3 E39. However, that E70 is a beautiful car. Excited to watch the video. And it is nice to read in the other comments that there are quite a few people here that like the X5.

@MrTrollHunter 2 года назад

Excited about this project as I bought my 2011 e70 a year ago, and I am very happy with it. Don't miss my e39 the least bit..

@jimbozza1 2 года назад

I think you’ll be surprised with the view counts on this series. Looking forward to watching the progress. Please do a nice sounding quality exhaust on this one !

@E70MGarage 2 года назад

Having E70 X5 myself with S63. Looking forward to this project and learning. Love the exterior and interior color combo. By the way, in some cases, smoke after long idle is caused by faulty CCV system check valves. Good luck!

@stamboer99 2 года назад

I had an e70 50i with the infamous N63. Loved the car but found your comment on the interior rattles super accurate. These cars just love to squeak and creek on the interior. Mine front seats, center console, and rear hatch all made noise. I tried many remedies but never got it 100% quiet. Extra foam and silicon spray in areas does help lots for sure.

@jaybokay6444 2 года назад

There has never been any build quality in these US manufactured Bimmers.

@cyclonicleo 2 года назад

Veeeeery interesting and a nice change too. Plus, we get to see how different they are from the usual fare. I really want to clean that engine bay and intakes to get rid of that desert sand!

@patsyypatsyy6458 2 года назад

The man that does not need a new project: I GOT A NEW PROJECT

@jamesrochester4111 2 года назад

Finally, FINALLY! Have been hoping, praying you might get an E70 as a project. Never EVER thought it would happen. Too much against type for you. My wife has had hers for 5 years and I get to do all the wrenching on it. I will SERIOUSLY be taking DETAILED notes on this project. THANK YOU.

@kurray10 2 года назад

I just finished doing the valley coolant pipe and fixing leaks on steering rack and vacuum pump on my 07 4.8X5. All I can say is HAVE FUN! Make sure to video yourself laying full length on the engine getting the connectors off the back of the intake. Oh I have a good mod for the AC belt tensioner especially if you have the big fat adaptive sway bar. I hope you do retrofit seat heaters, I need to do that too.

@maxmoughal5183 2 года назад

I've seen that its not always the valve stem seals with the N62 and its worth taking a look at the CCV system first, failing that if the seals have only just started going a shot of Forte seal conditioner in the oil can plump them back up again and solve the issue, it wont work immediately and you have to drive the car for a couple hundred K's to let it do its thing but it does work.

@wrongmark 2 года назад

I’ve also had success with Forte seal stuff but it did come back after a few years, so maybe you need to keep using it. Sreten won’t be able to give it time to work anyway because it won’t pass TÜV.

@redgtocruiser 2 года назад

Liqui moly Motor Oil Saver is another product. My X5 48i has 113,000 miles and I replaced the CCV system and all of its components. Keeping the valve stem issue at bay here. Also will be doing very regular oil changes.

@MichaelPEaves 2 года назад

I have the same car as you , vacuum leaks cause it to suck oil into the manifold and burn it. Its probably cause by your vacuum pump seal leaking; it was on mine. Before you do the valve seals fix that leak and smoke test it. I'll watch your future video's with interest. Good Luck

@bgardiner3354 2 года назад

My wife said that the the X5 was her dream car. When we were having a look for a car for her she got on line and found one that she liked. I met her after work to have a look... and it was an Audi Q7 🤦‍♂️ I told her this is not a BMW but an Audi... she said "are they different?"

@F85M 2 года назад

Lol.

@tvm7588 2 года назад

You need to trade her in…

@Karl-by6ub 2 года назад

Looking forward to seeing this SUV refreshed ‼️ So far so go ‼️👍🏻

@reagn 2 года назад

Looking forward to this series. Can’t wait to see how you add heated seats

@kamata93 2 года назад

Gotta say that the gear selector aged really really well. Its really nice and easy to use. 2009 just think what Citroen or Volvo were using.

@andries4561 2 года назад

Yeah but it looks so cheap and clunky

@jean-paul328 2 года назад

Put a tow bar on the X5 and buy yourself a trailer so you can pick up your future projects yourself and take us on the journey with it! That would be cool!

@Deckzwabber 2 года назад

Would be a great excuse to have a big SUV in your fleet. But there is potentially a risk your girlfriend could get some crazy ideas if she finds out her car can pull a heavy trailer, such as a horse box

@crystalworks1 2 года назад

Nice pickup. E70s are excellent daily drivers. Wife used to drive a diesel and loved it. Glad for more N62 content as well given all the things you mentioned need to be done on my E53 4.8is and E60 550i. So, as always, looking forward to more videos. My favorite BMW channel on YT. Cheers.

@JohnnyHong222 2 года назад

Best channel on RU-vid!

@DonPatro92 2 года назад

I always liked the X5. It will clean up nicely in your hands.

@Kwozzie1968 2 года назад

Careful Sreten, next comes the matching horsefloat. 😂

@digitalrailroader 2 года назад

Either that or a car trailer for hauling broken BMWs to and from the Dojo.

@bablon53 2 года назад

Oh my god. I’ll be watching these over and over!

@mrbeef612 2 года назад

Good luck with the X5!!!! Your content is awesome!!!!!

@DjDestinyChicago 2 года назад

I love the E70 look. I had 2 E53’s… should’ve kept the last one since I rebuilt the top end of the motor. Plus I love the M54 it had

@R.I100 2 года назад

I recently bought a X5, with regards to the rattling issue you mentioned. If it's coming from the boot area there is a simple solution, just adjust the latches that hold the lower boot door closed. I did it and all the rattles from the rear disappeared. Here's the link to the clip that shows tou how to do it. m.ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-B7Q1wf1lfxs.html

@leonidasleonidas1110 2 года назад

for first i have an e60 u are great mechanic the only mechanic in yt that actually fix bmw i understand this consept and really i look forward for the x5 omg you vs the x5

@TranquilityBaseDetailing 2 года назад

This was a lovely palette cleanser after the heartbreak of the Alpina. Nice to have such a straightforward video in the mix. Keep them coming

@skipijs5316 2 года назад

Should have bougt one with 3.0l diesel m57. Much more appropriate for SUV, nice torque and nice consumption

@M539Restorations 2 года назад

You won't see a diesel in my fleet 😅 That being said, yes, that would be a sensible choice :)

@danielmarginas4650 2 года назад

Even 35d with the bi turbos..

@MapOfEurasia 2 года назад

What a nice spec! I like that generation of the X5! Nice buy Sreten! P.S: When I bought my E39 Touring, BMW Italy sent me a letter for the Takata airbag recall. They were concerned because at some point of the life of the car, the OEM 4 spoke steering wheel could have be changed with the 3 spoke one (the one I have) affected by the recall. Because Takata is paying for this recall, not BMW. Soooo I don't know 😂

@brandon4306 2 года назад

Always do airbag recalls

@gnaedigerfels 2 года назад

How is Takata paying for the retail ? Haven't the gone bust ?

@favadt 2 года назад

Streten love the way you treated Matias. For me it showed how down to earth and a nice guy you are. If you ever come to Portugal would love to buy a beer.

@Mj-uo7bc Год назад

Looking forward to part 2!

@klaspeppar5619 2 года назад

Maybe a controversial opinion, but I absolutely love the “Shark Finn shifter” and the newer ones. I find it quick and intuitive, while not needing as precise movements as a “regular automatic gear selector”. The Shark Finn is probably the best Shift by wire gear selector, Volvo’s shift by wire isn’t as good recurring that you push it two times to go from Drive to reverse.

@SaroG 2 года назад

Agreed.

@danielmarginas4650 2 года назад

I don’t think it’s a shift by wire , rather electric 😅

@SaroG 2 года назад

@@danielmarginas4650 "Shift by wire" is electric.

@klaspeppar5619 2 года назад

@@danielmarginas4650 yeah, but that is what it is when it is electrically controlled and there is no mechanical connection, "by wire" (referring to the electrical wiring). Shift by wire, drive by wire (electronically operated throttle) and brake by wire are all examples of were the mechanical linkages has been replaced be electronic controls.

@danielmarginas4650 2 года назад

@@klaspeppar5619 oh right, I’m sorry, now i got it

@jegerm6752 2 года назад

I notice you have adaptive light failure warning. I have it on my e60. It’s super annoying because it always pops out. Mine is due to the defective light module (mine is the lci so the adaptive headlight module is integrated with the LCM), and it’s stupid expensive to replace, I think around €700 or so. I decided to live with the warning because I really dont need the headlights to turn with the steering wheel. I don’t know if e70 uses LCM or FRM. Also, since the car is from dubai, you may wanna check the wires inside the headlights. BMWs from this era is known for cracking wire shielding, which may cause shorts. Otherwise congrats on the purchase. Gotta love the 4.8is.

@danielmarginas4650 2 года назад

It’s a FRM On your e60, you can code out the option for adaptive lights and get rid of the warning..

@jegerm6752 2 года назад

@@danielmarginas4650 Yes I read it’s possible to code it out. I’m currently looking for a shop that can do it in my area. I’m illiterate when it comes to coding 😅😅 I used carly to disable AHL but I guess it didnt work 😅

@danielmarginas4650 2 года назад

@@jegerm6752 carly isn’t really enough 😅 You need NCS Expert..

@simonkubacki9823 2 года назад

I really like my 2018 X5; it tows our trailer, hauls our kid, dogs, mountain bikes, surf boards, skis. Great for road tripping, makes it through snowy days. Doesn't handle as well as a station wagon, but those aren't common in Canada and dent have the same tow rating here. It's comfortable and sporty enough.

@Tofik0VW 2 года назад

you can use popsickle sticks around the fingers of the airbag cover, slip about 20 of them in one behind each finger and you can remove the airbag form the cover and swap it over, i did that when i upgraded my e 70 wheel to the msport

@resitkoc7606 2 года назад

900 Euros a decent deal :D, this exact car costs 130.000 Euros in Turkey :(

@_Nosferatu_ 2 года назад

why that expensive

@lovellmills7959 2 года назад

@@_Nosferatu_ import taxes

@resitkoc7606 2 года назад

@@_Nosferatu_ taxes and inflation

@Latham74 2 года назад

Quick Question: How do you determine which vehicles to buy sight-unseen? Do you pay a local company to do a PPI?

@harshitsingh9467 2 года назад

Found this channel just few days before and after watching it I really appreciate your work and amount of patience you have ☺️☺️ definitely you have patience till infinity and back 😀😀😀 I am from India. Keep going man 🥳

@reptilepassion3468 2 года назад

That’s the definition of a true MASTER TECH!

@konstantintomilin1826 2 года назад

Honestly, I started to hate cars with low clearance after owning an SUV and then switching to a coupe. Suddenly I realized how crappy the roads are and how limited the visibility is out of these things. I'm now looking for a nice X5, probably E53 chassis with 4.8 V8

@DuBstep115 2 года назад

Me driving Corvette with 5cm ground clearance 👁👄👁

@darenzy 2 года назад

Same here, only thing I went for X3 being more compact and having pretty much the same clearance. No going back, as far as daily goes, especially since I'm 6'5, or 196cm tall. Only mistake I made is not going for 3.0sd/35d.

@konstantintomilin1826 2 года назад

@@darenzy yeah, diesels are great, but almost impossible to find where I live

@richardwhiterose5655 2 года назад

Love these newER bmws in the shop!

@Cinova Год назад

Can't wait to see this X5, looks so good with those gunmetal wheels! Its gonna be a looker!

@yellingatcloud 2 года назад

I have an e93 320. Bought it new in 2007 in exactly the same color combination. Space Grau, Sattelbraun sport seats and wood trim. I still love it endlessly!

@SingleMaltMotors 2 года назад

Yes! Finally, an E70! Super excited

@moreira8967 2 года назад

You seem like such a kind person, you are the n°1 youtuber I would love to meet and my favourite youtuber in general, If you come to Portugal, Braga please give me a heads up :) Also since you said the engine bay smelled like a desert you should call it project Sahara.

@JuanBonilla 2 года назад

Love it, super excited with this one as well. Keep on the amazing job man! Congrats.

@alexmacdonald4270 2 года назад

Looking forward to seeing the story with this one, as always great

@mixoulas 2 года назад

I own an E70 3.0d since 2008. I had several issues with cooling leaking from several points, so I would recommend to check often the coolant level.

@carguygibby 2 года назад

Nice find, Sreten. Not a big SUV fan myself but I could definitely live with that X5. Keep up the great content!

@joserodriguez-pp2iy 2 года назад

Muy emocionado por el nuevo proyecto

@davidgore3292 2 года назад

As Always, Thanks for Sharing your Videos Brother!! 😃

@awrosemba 2 года назад

Looking forward to watching this series! I have a 2014 X5 5.0i with an oil consumption issue...but only when my wife drives it. I can drive it for a month (several hundred miles) without the fake dipstick moving. When my wife drives it to work, the indicator drops 1/4 of the way down for every ~100 miles that she drives it. She accelerates much more aggressively than I do, but I find it hard to believe it would affect it that much.

@lovellmills7959 2 года назад

these X5's sell so cheap at my local auction here in California, been thinking about getting one, now I know about the stem seals! Thank you Sreten!

@JasonSmith-se8he Год назад

Just bought an E70 X5 yesterday (2013) diesel. So some similar and some different headaches to deal with. I’ll be following along !

@nimalanperumal1294 2 года назад

I very excited to watch the x5 rebuild 😀😀😀

@user-wp1gw7xd8r 2 месяца назад

Had an 2007 version of this beast. Fantastic… crazy how such a large car can move so fast and effortlessly. One of the best v8 sounds. Looking forward to the rebuild vids

@peteohead Год назад

Definitely from Dubai or Abu Dhabi. Ours had exactly the same faults. The brittle rubber seals on the plastic valances in the engine bay were a throwback. Everything plastic or rubber became brittle and the soft touch material on the inside of the door pull handles melted so I had to remove it with panel wipe. Lost a lot of money on the car but we did love it while it lasted.

@osnaat 2 года назад

O man what a fun project, looking forward to the next episodes :) ! Good luck man!

@Athfos 2 года назад

Love the summer rims ❤

@charlesphoshoko6604 2 года назад

Good job, and congratulations to her.

@morgankelly3267 2 года назад

You and car ninja should do a collab, would be so good to watch :)

@MG-ce3dx Год назад

You buy an SUV from a simple reason: Because you like it 🙂 If you like it ,end of story ,no need to question someone's taste ,people are different. Keep it up 👍