Looks like Hoovie's skill is finding good mechanics, not good cars!

@MrChewymentos

2 жыл бұрын

Well that bodes well for him and them in his KZread channel and his hoopty saving ways 😎

@mattpovah5952

2 жыл бұрын

Finding a good mechanic is north of three quarters of the job.

@peterjansen5571

2 жыл бұрын

In my opinion he only found one. The car ninja

@logicreversed18t

2 жыл бұрын

Finding good cars = no youtube content He's completely capable of finding good cars. His skill is selling us the "bumbling idiot" narrative.

@ThorMaxx

2 жыл бұрын

Hoovie is the Auto Mechanic Whisperer

Johnny, the car ninja, has developed into a real KZread personality. He tells it like he sees it.

@standyourground9973

2 жыл бұрын

His wit is great

@henrik1743

2 жыл бұрын

I had an albanian mechanic like him, simply the best

I am a dealer tech for Mercedes, and I just want to say you nailed it on the head with your rant on dealers. I’ve been in the game over 19 years now, and I can honestly say it’s a different world! All the dealers are corporate owned now. The pride in ownership of these dealers is gone. They are ran by bean counters and under paid “ managers” that couldn’t care less about the customer. The pressure to produce, and lack of training is a killer.

@gmc8092

2 жыл бұрын

It's a US-made euro-bad-car, that's even worst, American workers can't assemble that mess, not even the Germans can, and maintain it? takes some patience to do it 19 years, well done, feel good for your work

@parallelpost

2 жыл бұрын

I do my own work on my Benz. I trust my Mexican to change my hoses more than any dealer in San Diego. Specialty Benz repairs suck too. They couldnt even replace the purge valve hose when it tore before they had it for a week while doing my tranny mount and brake flush.

@parallelpost

2 жыл бұрын

Gonna say, I owned one of these X5 models bought of my cousin's wife after he died. Loved the engine, terrible fuel economy and breaking plastic parts, etc. What pissed me off was the battery went bad and it is located in the back under the spare, under bolts. Sold it for 2000 and bought a Tacoma and Benz instead.

@kaveh1836

2 жыл бұрын

Do you happen to work for Mercedes Benz of Calabasas cause you described my experience with them to a T

@catinthehat5140

2 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't a private dealer care more about money since they are closer to the profit?

Hoovie "let's floor it!" And all that blue smoke in the rear. 😆

@nickpappas4133

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I noticed that as well.

"I bought an old BMW X5 and feel massively screwed." And water is wet.

@flbartlett

2 жыл бұрын

"I bought a BMW and I'm massively screwed." Grammarly corrected.

@Notthetimeforit

2 жыл бұрын

@@flbartlett you do realise that you can 'feel' massively screwed right? So grammatically there was nothing wrong with that sentence. It was expressing a state of mind. But hey it's an x5 so both work perfectly fine .

@flbartlett

2 жыл бұрын

@@Notthetimeforit I wasn't correcting grammar. I was poking fun at the misery BMW ownership and the relentlessly KZread marketed product Grammarly.

@Notthetimeforit

2 жыл бұрын

@@flbartlett Ha, all good I was just stirring shit. Can't say I've seen youtube marketing grammerly, I just get a tonne of political ads for Australia.

@Notthetimeforit

2 жыл бұрын

@@flbartlett but the BMW misery I can agree with you on. Have to be a masochist to own one.

I fuckin love Jonny. Straight shooting and no bs. The best master BMW mechanic around

@markstevens1729

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, if you’re going to specialize, find a brand that breaks constantly, with starry-eyed owners who will spend on their “babies.”

@saimk4239

2 жыл бұрын

@@markstevens1729 Yet again, we have another American who only likes GM and Ford products. Cars like these are not cheap, they need preventive maintenance which is more expensive than other brands and they also have maintenance intervals, which are made for reliability reasons - you don't want to slack on them. These cars depreciate and when you have Ferrari-priced maintenance in a Toyota-priced car, you're asking for it. People buy these cheap, except cheap maintenance prices, but realise they can't afford it, so the cars break and break and come to a point where it costs an arm and a leg to fix and get right. They then get sold on and bought by people like Hoovie, who rants about their reliability. Smh American people...

@MyKeeP81

2 жыл бұрын

@@saimk4239 im an american who doesnt like american cars. these bmws are junk lol who buys something to only have it in the shop and cost u a fortune lol i would never. give me a new one on under warranty or give me a used lexus i never have to worry about

@aidenp5768

2 жыл бұрын

@@saimk4239 Bro how did you copy exactly what I was going to say! Haha well said. People always have something to say and have no clue. The video even shows how dumb people can be, you take it to the dealer and they say it’s good to go and things that have been checked and in reality it hasn’t, so the owner is expecting a good car. These cars are for people with money and who’s familiar to the car. People love to get their opinions rushed on here as if BMWs 3L - 6L performance calibrated engines are suppose to be as simple and cheap as the a 1.5L-2.5L Toyota/Honda/ economy focus or whatever motors, ridiculous.

@sleepyvtek9

2 жыл бұрын

him and car wizard are so passionate about fixing cars

My favorite thing about Hoovie, The Wiziard and Ninja’s channels is that they have seen fit to fight the common notion that all “mechanics” are out to get you… as a tech myself, no longer making a living that way, it warms my heart to see good folks doing things right and finding a way to make financial gain in an honest and helpful way for folks who may not know anything about the topics at hand. THIS! This is what KZread started as and these fellas have refined it into “Edutainment”! I want in!

@TR4G

2 жыл бұрын

being a mechanic and a BMW driver I just accept that everyone will hate my guts even if i am honest and use my blinkers XD

The seller lied to you about so many things there's no way he didn't mean to screw you.

@pennise

2 жыл бұрын

"The only person who screws Mr. Hoovie is Mrs. Hoovie." Mrs. Hoovie

@anthonyslazas2898

2 жыл бұрын

He 7500 hundred and knew Tyler wanted the truck.

@drumboarder1

2 жыл бұрын

Kinda seems more like the guy got saved/screwed over by the dealer. But as old mate says, hoovie wanted the bike

@anthonyslazas2898

2 жыл бұрын

@@drumboarder1 I'm not buying that

@davidkosa

2 жыл бұрын

He was a shrewd negotiator and met Hoovie right in the middle at full price.

I always love the Car Ninja’s blunt honesty. “Yes this is going to be much more than a project car” if i had a ninja in near me I would own a BMW.

@pkonneker

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I was thinking that, too. I need to start finding my local mechanical genius.

@mjack70

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, drive by a used stealer ship selling one of these for…wait for it…yep 7500, looks good. Same color, different wheels, five stars.

@wykydytron

2 жыл бұрын

If you have money to keep bmw on road you would drive Ferrari or Lambo anyway so what's the point?

@miked3168

2 жыл бұрын

Guess you like handing them your money if that was the case. Lol

@mrdowntwoburnone8985

2 жыл бұрын

@shawn bishop if you were in Illinois I know a guy from Lebanon most honest and trustworthy mechanic I’ve ever met and one of the best human beings I’ve met too he specializes in all cars but his son is into BMWs especially the five series so much so that I would buy a BMW because of his father and I have never heard anything positive about BMW maintenance

PLEASE, get the headlights fixed on all the BMW's before you line them up!! that will make a huge difference. Please!

@jovalwilkinson6284

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah those definitely needs some attention

@CMHC

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more.

@ruiterinswart5204

2 жыл бұрын

Yes please, it was the first thing I noticed. Inexpensive fix but makes a HUGE difference to first impressions.

@edwinheredia3735

2 жыл бұрын

Specifically the M5

@AaronSmith-kr5yf

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah spend $20 on one of those Meguiars headlight polishing kits. I was able to do 4 or 5 cars with that before I ran out, made them all look like brand new and idiot proof, they give you all the sandpaper and polish in one box.

Dealer: "We can't sell Hoovie a working car. He doesn't like those."

I'd definitely polish up the headlights on all the 2001 line-up models of yours, so they would almost look brand new on photos from a certain distance (I guess there will be a lot of photos now that you've collected them all). Clouded, yellowish headlights can really age down a cars' look, worth doing them.

Finding a good independent shop is one of the greatest things being a car enthusiast. Thanks for showing us you all still exist car ninja.

@RealDixonPeter

2 жыл бұрын

Being capable of doing your own work on your own car is a real enthusiast.

@flaggrad

2 жыл бұрын

I’m considering moving to Kansas just to have easy access to wizard and ninja. It would change my car purchase habits immediately.

@timkinley1779

2 жыл бұрын

@@flaggrad I wouldn't move to Kansas for that.

@faraazgani441

2 жыл бұрын

On the flip side, finding the wrong independent shop and your car is toasted! The guy might claim to know how to work on your specific car/engine and ends up messing it up completely!

@chrisnewbury3793

2 жыл бұрын

Unless it's under warranty, the dealer is always the wrong place to go.

Hoovie: "He said it wasn't a project" Ninja: "Then what is it?" LMAO

@joshuasargent991

2 жыл бұрын

Well, to be fair a "project" is a car worth fixing. So this one might not be a project.

@andreanastacio9548

2 жыл бұрын

When he said that, my inner voice immediately screamed out garbage

@that1guy82

2 жыл бұрын

He sold the car to hoovie, of course its a project car.

@pigeonpoo1823

2 жыл бұрын

Haven't Chevy just launched a 1000hp 10l crate engine. Sooooo, LS swap!!!!!! Defo a project car

@WthaHatchet

2 жыл бұрын

I think he meant POS! Not project 🤣 Maybe bad cell signal? 😆

It sounds like you "firmly" need to give the seller a negative review on Ebay.

Life goals. Walking through my mechanics garage saying "This is mine right?"

@JesseAaronMoskel

2 жыл бұрын

hhaHAHHhHhahahahahaha thank you.

8:05 When hoovie floored it off the line, you can see the ploom of smoke thicken as the engine got up in the rev range😂

@nickforsyth2153

2 жыл бұрын

I scrolled down waiting for this comment. I’m glad i wasn’t the only one to notice.

@jared5021

2 жыл бұрын

@@nickforsyth2153 Nah, I saw it too

@MartinTwycross

2 жыл бұрын

Yep saw that 😬

@nealewalter

2 жыл бұрын

Saw it too

@R1CH130

2 жыл бұрын

What? A petrol BMW that smokes? 😂😂😂 I remember driving a few and one in particular, was so bad, I couldn’t see the cars behind me! 🤦‍♂️😂

This would make for an amazing Cartrek episode. Instead of constant challenges, an actual Top Gear like presentation/tribute about the 2001 BMW lineup like what they did with Lancia.

It would be cool to see Tyler’s fleet of early 2000s, all silver BMW fleet alongside all new, comparable BMW vehicles in silver. M8 next to the Z8, Z4 next to the Z3, etc

It would make a great episode to fly out to talk to the previous owner...or better yet, go visit the dealer and review their estimate with them.

@peterdawson8180

2 жыл бұрын

Previous owner and dealer are possiblity the same.

@zzoinks

2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if the seller faked the inspection by downloading a template inspection sheet off the internet and adding their own check marks. Like a blank Word document where they can type the check marks in. And they marked some problems to make themselves seem honest.

@zzoinks

2 жыл бұрын

Or the inspector at the BMW dealership mixed up two different cars and that's why he said some things on Hoovie's BMW were broken but they really were fine (like tie rods) and passed the inspection when it shouldn't have.

Hoovie: "Bought the vehicle sight-unseen." BMW Dealer: "Safetied the vehicle sight-unseen."

@ryanchase2873

2 жыл бұрын

Not just safeties it, but gave it a bunk Certified Inspection. Lawyer up…

Seller: NO negotiation, I know what I have Ninja: Even your dealer didn't find everything wrong with it...

@Muffinrando

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like he got rolled don’t it. Auto tempest would have yielded better unit I bet. Pooooor Hoovie.

@jwenting

2 жыл бұрын

Jonny was being polite, he didn't want to say the dealer defrauded Tyler on camera. Which is exactly what the dealer did as they clearly didn't do an inspection and just ticked all the boxes. If a dealer did that to me it'd be lawsuit time.

@timkinley1779

2 жыл бұрын

@@jwenting Read the fine print. Surely you don't think a dealership is going to open itself up to litigation for some meth-uped washed-out mechanic do you?

@jwenting

2 жыл бұрын

@@timkinley1779 fine print like that wouldn't pass legal muster here, and I doubt it would in the US either.

@tomcassidy6798

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnSmith-uy2jg a Tesla is all good until the 7 thousand dollar battery pack goes out

How do you know the guy you bought if from wasn't buddies with someone at the dealership and had them do a bogus inspection?

Things to come: FSR, DSC, Wheel speed sensors, (Ding, "Transmission fail-safe mode") Bang.. into second it goes.

@jerrywilderman1569

2 жыл бұрын

Along with the alternator and 4 of the BCMs.....oh shit, the fuel pump just croaked....typical things with newer BeMyWife.

@shaikymandel7593

2 жыл бұрын

And then the rear lower control arm bushings. And I think the air suspension wasn’t designed well, I had clips crack on mine and it exposed a leak, air suspension problems.

@ogdon2009

2 жыл бұрын

Alternator bracket gasket leaking oil: Am I a joke to you?

@user-ee1ki5lz5e

2 жыл бұрын

yuppers money pit to the next level; this mechanic i so in the right line of auto work its not even funny

I've pretty much conceded to the fact that the dealer is absolutely worthless except for warranty repairs and new cars.

@muskokamike127

2 жыл бұрын

Just this morning on Jonny's channel a customer brought in a BMW straight from the dealer for work. He did have the dealer replace the battery with an AGM version and when Jonny looked at it, it wasn't an AGM battery. There's a reason we call them "stealers" not "dealers".

@reallyhappenings5597

2 жыл бұрын

Volvo just issued a recall for our 2002 and 2007 wagons. We'll have to have the airbags replaced at the dealership. I'm scared these guys will screw it up in a hurry and get me killed!

@davidritchie9344

2 жыл бұрын

I'm lucky I got a good Honda dealer by me. Never up sell, let me known my Acura is in great shape and actually do work. I also only do things like alignment and fluids with them. There is other brands around that I'd never even drive into the lot of.

I love how Hoovie is starting to fill up the car Ninja’s garage just like the Wizard’s

@muskokamike127

2 жыл бұрын

free storage is all I'm going to say......

@copano2012

2 жыл бұрын

@@muskokamike127 It’s free real estate!

@Corkoth55

2 жыл бұрын

Supporting the local economy?... 😂

@danielnelson4881

2 жыл бұрын

@@muskokamike127 Free might be a stretch lol

@muskokamike127

2 жыл бұрын

@@danielnelson4881 well, he isn't paying for storage.....so yeah, it is technically "free".

@8:09 did you see the amount of smoke coming out when you floored it? You can definitely see how the view gets grayed out and clears up once you let off the throttle.

Man I almost want to make the trip across the country to have Jonny go thru my 02 325ci. Love this era of bmw. This video has me wanting an X5 now as a daily 😳

@dawicked2k8

2 жыл бұрын

dont do it like Hoovie and believe what the seller tells you

Seller: "This is not a project car" BMW: "MY INSIDES ARE OUTSIDES!!!"

Love Johnnie’s smile.His knowledge goes with out saying, I hope you really understand how lucky you are to have him work on your stuff.

What a great ad for independant mechanics! The only trick is finding one that isn't trying to be dishonest and has the skills.

I get what Hoovie is saying about the issue with techs and experience, however missing items on a visual PPI is shear negligence.

,,I used to own one when I was only a few years old" I can imagine Tyler driving around in his X5 when he was 10.

10:35 "This is mine, right?" Imagine owning so many cars that you've lost track of which random cars you see are yours.

@hazemgiballi

2 жыл бұрын

Lol! I think he was just making sure it wasn’t another customers silver 5 series but his. Not the rarest car around.

08:11 - the amount of SMOKE at the back is madness! I can smell it from here...!! LOL!!!

I just bought an X5 3.0 SPORT w those 4.4 20 inch wheels that hoovie has in his video. Just bought all new 20 inch toyos at iii. I put drilled and slotted rotors all new tires, new rear brakes, new o2 sensors, spark plugs, filters and fluids, and got it to pass smog. Got it for 2k 140k miles clean title mint cherry black interior. It runs great. Just tinted it. I paid 1000$ back fees and about 1k in service i did myself and parts. It a great vehicle now.

@aidenp5768

2 жыл бұрын

Got an m54 04 x5 too, just ordered myself some style 87s like yours, she is about to look mean with this staggered setup.

A BMW dealer lying about the condition of a used BMW? The hell you say!😮 Take them to small claims court!

@Veikra

2 жыл бұрын

owner probably revealed he was only inspecting it to sell it. If he had said he was inspecting it to fix then they would have found everything plus things not needed to stack on top !

@Cyborg_Auto

2 жыл бұрын

The dealership doesnt really have any reason to lie about an inspection. They probably just rushed it like usual. .

@RealDixonPeter

2 жыл бұрын

FAKE inspection.. Photocopied.. Ring the dealer and see if its legit

@jgordon7719

2 жыл бұрын

The owner says to BMW, "I'm trying to sell this car", BMW gives them the sellers "special" inspection

Seller is Urination Bob, “don’t tell anyone I sold this to you!”

@kavinskysmith4094

2 жыл бұрын

actually it would be better than one of his cars, that fiat 124 spider he has and covered is exceptionally rough and needs a full bare metal respray with repairs, with fog lights that have damaged the non original hood fitted to it, and he's asking 15K, when its at most a 6.5K car with the amount of money and work its gonna cost to refinish it back to an acceptable standard, which would be another 12 grand provided they dont find anything else wrong with it.

@Smileydudekxy

2 жыл бұрын

@Sean _ DIARRHEA BILL LMAOOOO

I hope Tyler orders a professional photoshoot of the BMW dream team in style of 1999-2001 sales brochures with sunsets and marker lights and glossy pavement. I would buy a poster of that.

My X brother in law was a service writer for several Mercedes and BMW dealerships in LA. What people don't but should know is they work on commission. That should tell you all you need to know. When you drive up to a service department at your dealership, the service writer is the first person you meet. Cue the theme to Jaws.

So, you're saying you bought the X5 4.6is in the best mechanical condition available?

@dodgeguyz

2 жыл бұрын

LOL, pretty sad isn’t it!

My mom briefly owned one of those first gen 4.6is's that her friend sold her *very* used in like 2014. I was only 18 but even then I still knew how much of a tragedy it was gonna be, and I tried to talk her out of it but she loved the way it drove and she got a "great deal" on it from the friend. That thing wound up being such a massive pile of shit, she traded it in like 8 months afterwards. It just did not want to live on this earth. I've never seen a car break so comically so many times

@stormix5755

2 жыл бұрын

So many people think used BMWs are great deals. They’re only great if they’ve been really properly maintained, which most haven’t. I bought a manual E53 budgeting for a grand or two in repairs, in six months it’s only needed an oil change.

@Widemouth1832

2 жыл бұрын

When you first buy a BMW used you are can understand how the Germans could think they could fight the world in two world wars. The cars are beautifully engineered. After you own them and they are out of warranty, you then see why they lost two world wars. My 2002 330CI was gorgeous, until the sunroof broke, the electrical issues, and the interior glue started falling apart. The sagging headliner was a sign that the car needed to go. I look at BMW's, but I don't buy anymore. Lexus for me.

@gak2173

2 жыл бұрын

@@Widemouth1832 yup, I agree. German engineers build monuments to themselves.

@Globbs

2 жыл бұрын

@@stormix5755 Even when they have been maintained well, it's only a matter of time before you need to tear the front of your car off for a repair or empty your pockets.

@805NAVE

2 жыл бұрын

@@Widemouth1832 yep you cannot beat lexus quality. My 2005 ES330 now has just passed 270,000 miles and it is absolutely perfect. Just needed general maintenance. Every little feature still works too and it’s in beautiful shape. I pamper it lol. I also recently just bought a very neglected GS430, needs a lot of cosmetic work but mechanically it’s very welll and it’s a beast!

The smoke when he floored it on it's way to the Ninja 😂 Go go gadget smokescreen

“Ed probably would have offered two grand.” LOL

@mickoholland1

2 жыл бұрын

Ed would of been right that car is a money pit

@SiamLars

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Smack dab in the middle.

@kennethbratvogel2333

2 жыл бұрын

No more than 3,000in the shape the the dealer wrote up. 7500 in perfect condition. 14,000$ hard pass. These cars are in no way collector status

Looks like BMW of Bowling Green, KY did an excellent job with the inspection!

@jcmerchan5336

2 жыл бұрын

More like in cahoots with seller

@anthonyiacovetti4294

2 жыл бұрын

@@jcmerchan5336 Seems probable - given that the seller purchased the PPI, it would be in their best interest to go easy on a vehicle on its way to an out-of-state buyer.

@kurancy

2 жыл бұрын

@@jcmerchan5336 I noticed that the seller lived in the Chicago area. Why go to Kentucky for an inspection?? Hmmm...

@99Vood99

2 жыл бұрын

@@kurancy Must be working with the shady seller and just passed this.

@TheKnobCalledTone.

2 жыл бұрын

The irony being that the seller didn't use any KY when he shafted Hoovie.

I love the ninja and wizard. Its so hard to find good trustworthy shops.

@Bmwguy2011

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve taken my bmw wagon to Johnny 3 times now or so. He’s great.

Spot on with your assessment of dealerships. If it doesn't throw a code or explode, they want nothing to do with it. Companies don't stand behind their products anymore.

Hoovie, your regular uploads have been wonderful. Almost like watching a syndicated sitcom back in the day. Thank you!

I stopped working for dealerships when they stopped increasing pay based on door rates and replaced them with upsell incentives, productivity incentives, customer survey results. They hope that these incentives make techs better, but because they get flat rate, it's better to just rush the job and beat the labor time than to try for these bonus incentives

@muskokamike127

2 жыл бұрын

I used to work for a service centre and have been around mechanics most of my life. The book rates are weird. Some "times" are so easily beatable it's comical while others are so tight it's comical. Right now, I know a mech who charges $1200 for a 4 wheel brake job including rotors (not calipers) for a Ford F150 pickup and the dealer charges $1400 per axle. If there are no issues the parts cost him $300 and he can bang it off in about an hour.

I really love this series. Make sure to also polish the headlights/taillights on the M5, and on all of them for that matter

@g.brechmann

2 жыл бұрын

Yes someone else noticed it there driving me crazy !!!! Lol 😂

@_justsomedude

2 жыл бұрын

Wet sand from as low as 400 up to 800, let dry, then apply spraymax 2k clear for a full lense restoration that'll last years. (lurk in a headlight enthusiast group on fb and that's the go to method for restoring lenses)

Tyler's looking at the camera every time Ninja shows an inconsistency is basically Tyler giving an F you to the dealership and the seller who've obviously done a number here.

Sounds like someone did a desk-based inspection and got check happy with their water-cooled ball point pen. In other trades they call that "radioing" an inspection.

Tbh this has become one of my most favourite Shows on KZread rn. Just like Johnny said, this has never been done before and the lineup youre creating is incredibly unique. Really looking forward to the track day!

8:12 she's putting out quite a bit of blue smoke there when you floored it. That things gonna need a complete engine overhaul.

@don_huzan

2 жыл бұрын

Bye bye valve seals

@ironymatt

2 жыл бұрын

Stopped the video just to look for this comment

@wobblysauce

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, wonder if they are going to notice it?

@nperry106

2 жыл бұрын

@@wobblysauce probably not until it blows on the track.

@haydenh6339

2 жыл бұрын

Probably just the PCV system

I have a 2004 X5 with the 3.0L 6 cylinder and I love that thing. I've had some issues over the years, but nothing out of the ordinary. Suspension, tires, brakes, power steering pump and some air con maintenance. Things that just eventually go out ,especially on a 16/17 year old vehicle. Seeing your's swaying when you turned the wheel back and forth was nuts and I was telling my wife today as we were on a round a bout to get on the freeway how ours drives more like a sports car than an SUV. I was accelerating around the roundy thing, not slowing down. Once ninja sorts your out, you'll love it for sure.

Yeah tyler....respect for your tenacity in following through your plan....rescueing old BMWs...now that is definitely a job for not the faint- hearted

Your left rear door has been replaced with a wrong one, the window trim finish is flat vs gloss on all others.

@numberq1134

2 жыл бұрын

Damn, you're right! 6:08

@robertpettigrew9042

2 жыл бұрын

I noticed that too

@wobblysauce

2 жыл бұрын

Yep.

Car Ninja should call his shop the "Dojo".

I had the video playing in the background while doing college homework. I heard MX5 in the intro and you got my attention lol. In my head my mind went "The only M X5 I know is the maxda MX5." Hoovie, I miss your red MX5. The good old days were great. Love the content! Keep it up. Much love

I love Hoovie's garage it cracks me up everytime.

I love how ninja fixed the wood in the M5 before the mechanical stuff. Thank god he corrected that abomination.

I’m so happy for your family of bmws. Can’t wait to see them lined up. When I was ten I used to build and spec. out these cars online with dial-up internet.

Man you'r channel is one of the most pleasant channels to watch and interesting content all the time I love that you go and talk to mechanics, most of the people get their knowledge about cars from dealers. Not that they don’t know about them but well they want to sell you the car.

Well done Hoovie. Massive respect to you for also supporting your local community both financially and with marketing (wizard and car ninja) keep up the good work

Should have taken it to the local dealer as well to see what they said. Would have been interesting to see how they stacked up to the Ninja.

Hoovie you saved my life. Everytime I get tempted with a cheap e36/46 I watch your videos and it brings back the ptsd of the previous bimmers I've owned.

Ninja "Do you want to rescue it?" LOL come on, this is what he does.

Hoovie knows what he is doing. It is good info and entertainment and shows how valuable a good mechanic can be.

The first auto brand that separates the dealer from the authorized service shops will win over all the others... Its a conflict of interest. Dealers should sell cars, service centers should service and repair them and sell only spare parts.

@B0xlife1

2 жыл бұрын

Perhaps your onto something BUT if dealers only sold cars lots of them would close down because many break even with the combo one or the other they would die slowly. But I do agree with the current stigma that is car dealer ships they should separate them so they don’t constantly make your car sound like it’s so bad and junky that it’s time to get a new one. You don’t understand how many times I hear ppl say “yeah I took my car to the dealer and they say it’s so bad I need to get a new one, it’s time” that’s like a car dealer that doesn’t have a “sale” going on, when isn’t it “time” to get a new car lol if the dealership tells you your car is tok far gone and it’s time for a new one then immediately ask for the print out of what’s wrong and proceed to take it to another repair shop immediately

@scottvincent3062

2 жыл бұрын

@@B0xlife1 I don't think dealerships barely make money selling new cars, I don't know if they changed things but 20 yrs ago when I went to mechanics school, my small business management teacher who used to sell caddys, as part of his class curiculum used the example of this chevy dealership on the high way it was huge. He said the guy who opened it in the late fifties grew it to it's size he managed it and even sold cars into his seventies until he died. His two sons inherited it but wanted nothing to do with selling cars so they hired someone to run it and the only time they stepped foot in there was twice a year to collect a high six or low eight figure check. He explained how they got that check was every car that gm sent the had a certain amount of extra money set aside, say 1000 bucks a vehicle. Everyday it remained unsold gm would deduct a certain amount and when it sold they would get that extra money on top of the mark up for the car, if they were to have a high turn over like that place did they could earn millions a year. They may have changed how they do it now after the bankruptcy and all.

The guy who sold you the car is either cringing or nodding in agreement with all the issues that thing has smh

@mq4oneseventyeight567

2 жыл бұрын

Underrated comment

Another great vid Hoovie. Interesting to know that even getting a car inspected for seemingly simple stuff is not being done very well. I work in a way, way different business and am finding the same thing--basic shit that easily can cost 2-4 times more in the end --if it is missed in the first review. I no longer--ever--take the first opinion as I was able to do just a couple of years ago. A lot of amateurs out there, but now all at once.

I agree that 2001 is peak BMW. We own 3 2001 BMWs, a 740i Sport, a 740iL, and a 325 ci convertible. I have also considered picking up an X5, so warped minds think alike. Can confirm that having a good independent mechanic is KEY. I would not keep them if I had to take them to the dealership for service.

Dealerships should be held liable for this, or at least news outlets should be jumping on the fact that dealers charge a hefty fee to inspect... except they didn't inspect.

@Alex0992

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe the seller lied

@kowalski5599

2 жыл бұрын

@@Alex0992 You didn't watch the video... he literally has a print out of things inspected on the vehicle by the dealership... watch videos before replying

@Alex0992

2 жыл бұрын

@@kowalski5599 I did watch the video. Having documents doesnt mean the seller didn't lie fool. The seller could know someone that works at the dealership. He could've photoshopped some documents. It's plenty of ways to produce a fake dealer inspection. Even Tyler could e made all this up to keep his gullible image up.

@Alex0992

2 жыл бұрын

@@kowalski5599 use your critical thinking skills before you try and be a smart ass kid

@RealDixonPeter

2 жыл бұрын

@@kowalski5599 photocopier is a wonderful thing... Never trust a seller of cars

"this hasn't age well mechanically" you can say that again 🤣🤣🤣

Love the Ninja! Hoovie, take care of the cosmetics on the E39, those headlights have the equivalent of cataracts

Really enjoying this series

Can’t wait for next years series where Tyler purchases every Hyundai model from 2016

@liamhover3029

2 жыл бұрын

No jokes all good cars. Just not very exciting….

@xiukn8

2 жыл бұрын

Idk anyone collecting hyundais, but many ppl collect bmw

@mattorey5816

2 жыл бұрын

If you want to collect good Hyundai’s they should all be 2007-2009. They had a 3 year run just building bulletproof fantastic cars for a great value. Then they started trying to get fancy and the reliability suffered. I work on these things for a living and have owned 2 Tucson’s (1 2.0L and 1 2.7L). 2 Santa Fe’s, both 3.3L’s. And a Veracruz with the 3.8L. They’ve all been high mileage units and they’ve all been unbelievably reliable.

@ragnarokncc3137

2 жыл бұрын

The CHEAPEST Elantra ON EARTH

@GunsNBudder

2 жыл бұрын

All the 2016 Hyundai models still have 5 years of warranty left!

Did Stevie Wonder perform that inspection?

@timkinley1779

2 жыл бұрын

Almost every mechanic I've met thinks any other mechanic doesn't know squat.

@hondaatcfreak420

2 жыл бұрын

This what you call slip guy some cash and bang you got clear inspection

@stephentrout7879

2 жыл бұрын

Signed, Sealed, Delivered, it's yours!

Love seeing how much better the ninja is around the camera now, so relaxed and can joke around easy, love the ninja

"I got so high cleaning that one up" now that's an awesome line!

@michellemire8462

2 жыл бұрын

Im not sure if hovies even heard it he was so hyped up on that nice WoOd

8:07 I wonder what everyone else at the lights was thinking as he accelerates away in a cloud of smoke

@pclayton5063

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, saw that cloud of /blue/white smoke. Valve seals usually the problem. You can usually tell the maintenance history on a vehicle when the headlight covers are almost opaque due to lack of prior owners interest in spending $75 to fix.

@TheSoap1946

2 жыл бұрын

Haha I thought I was seeing things but it is a little smoky

I still love my 2005 x5M. The windows have been a pain in the ass, but when it's mattered, she got me where I was going. And when she's feeling well she drives like a dream.

Hoovie "I don't learn from my mistakes" that is one of the things I like about you!!!

Another great video from Hoovie.

"It's not a project!" It's a parts donor.

I own a 2004 X5 3.0L with 6speed manual. It's been the most reliable car I've ever owned, 300,000km and still my daily driver. The V8s had alot a issues and all that power really put that drivetrain to work but with the inline 6 👌

@B0xlife1

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah the 6s are much more reliable besides all those plastic parts especially the coolant parts almost got a 09 for 500 bucks. But missed it

@406Steven

2 жыл бұрын

I don't like BMWs but that 3L straight 6 is one of the best engines ever put in a car.

@t23n7

2 жыл бұрын

I've got a 3l e53 as a diesel and has over 250'000km at the moment, not a single relevant repair done yet. It's beside my e36 328i i had, the most reliable car i've ever owned!

Car Ninja is a beast. straight shooter and a really good guy

Hoovie sees a bunch of “problems”, all I can see is Aar *least* a months worth of premium content!😁👌🏾

The Dream Team is finally assembled! He collected them like Pokémon's and saved them from a certain death! And made the Car Ninja earn a lot of money in the process! 🤣🤣🤣

@gwilli

2 жыл бұрын

Yep! Time to send them to the crusher.

@jbuckley2546

2 жыл бұрын

So has Hoovie.

@Shauma_llama

2 жыл бұрын

Ninja has a cabin on that lake I think, Hoovie can help him pay it off.

@vanandagames7350

2 жыл бұрын

HELL YEA! we all need to collect cars like pokemon cards

@theyunglos

2 жыл бұрын

The BWM Infinity Gauntlet like Thanos

Hey Hoovie, I want to thank you for this particular project. As a BMW fan I find it thoroughly enjoyable

I love how the ninja looks so chuffed with himself at times. Its quite adorable.

These engines are fantastic and the feel of these early X5s, like the first gen L322 it shared so much with, is unbeatable. But there is just so much that keeps breaking. The transmission fail safe mode is a big one.

I've learned that the trick to owning older BMWs is that you'd better know how to turn wrenches. We currently have an e36, e39, and an e53 in the family. All have issues, but they are loveable vehicles. Don't want any newer ones, though.

@matte8441

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I work as a mechanic and drive BMWs because I avoid the steep stealership repair costs and fix them myself. My gf and I owned 3 between us. I work specifically at a Toyota dealership. They’re more reliable cars but I would never buy one myself because they don’t have personality.

@dkbeard3810

2 жыл бұрын

Brother....I agree! Nothing like the older BMWs!!!

@I.Odnamra

2 жыл бұрын

E36 M3 owner here. Haven't had major issues. Replaced a bunch of old rubber hoses because it had to be done. Starter, alternator, took care of fluid leaks and currently working on suspension bushings. Other than that I love the shit out of my car.

@jcnlaw

2 жыл бұрын

Agree 100%. E53 3.0 and E85 Z4 owner here. Both with M54 engines. I don’t want to let them go. Fairly easy to repair and maintain.

@mikeblast7507

2 жыл бұрын

That's fine if you don't mind spending every fucking weekend in the garage. I got over that several BMWs ago.

looked like a nice bit of blue smoke out the back window when you floored it

@martinmessineo4964

2 жыл бұрын

I saw that too. Valve seals?

@cwsmtlevidurov9291

2 жыл бұрын

It's a BMW. If it doesn't blow blue smoke something is broken :)

@spiritusmalingus343

2 жыл бұрын

2003 was the year of blue smoke.

@frederiquekruger4818

2 жыл бұрын

@@martinmessineo4964 this engine is the M62, the N62 which was in his 645ci had the valve stem seal issue. The M62 has it's own set of issues. Most likely it is the PCV.

Car Ninja is definitely one of my most favorite people. Awesome dude all around.

I really enjoyed the discussion on tech and dealers and you said it spot on! although I will say it's warranted to ask for an hour to "see why the check engine light is on." If they had just said "tell me the codes" that would be different. But it's finding out why those codes turned on that is the $140. Just my .02

Love this collection you're building. I would expand it to include a 750 iL, a 530/540 touring, and a 3 series sedan and touring, and another clownshoe for the ultimate lineup.

@ckm-mkc

2 жыл бұрын

Def a clownshoe, but I would go for the far rare 2001 and up 3.0 instead of the M.

@maxmackinlay618

2 жыл бұрын

did he have a clown shoe in the back ground at one stage?

LOVING all the tasty BMW content from Tyler!

@fredmertz1791

2 жыл бұрын

You aren't tired of them by now ?

@machtschnell7452

2 жыл бұрын

@@fredmertz1791 Nah, I like Audi's they are repairable.

@djyems1021

2 жыл бұрын

@@machtschnell7452 lOL.

@fredmertz1791

2 жыл бұрын

@@machtschnell7452 take your Audi. A4 THRU A6 and try to change the disc brake pads. See what happens

love the hooptie smoke when you floored it!

I have a 1991 Lexus LS 400 that I used to take to the Lexus dealer for service (I no longer do, and I go to an independent specialist now). The Lexus dealer I used to go to has two inspections, a complimentary inspection they do along with every service, and a more in-depth inspection that costs over $300. The complimentary inspection is a quick visual inspection, and they don't go much into detail. They've missed many issues that I know this car had at the time. In addition, the service advisor told me that they are required to take the value of the car into account when recommending repairs. My LS 400 recently needed about $2000 worth of suspension work simply due to wear and tear and age, and the dealer never recommended those things, since the cost of repairs would come close to the value of the car. Recently, I have also noticed that the Lexus dealer has had a huge turnover of technicians, and the new technicians are not familiar with older cars at all. They make mistakes, and cannot answer basic questions I have about things the car may need.