It's only a matter of time before your star, which is definitely on an arc of the asending variety. Is noticed by someone in production of mainstream television . I've followed your stuff from the earliest videos . You have a quality which remains hard to put a finger on . It's not just one thing . This channel is going to get bigger probably way more than you ever envisaged at the start. In my opinion which I'm sure ,a lot of people will agree, is you will not even need the mainstream . Finesse and quality and sheer hard work will do . I do not believe in lucky breaks and overnight success stories . The mainstream will need you before you need them . I believe success is only a matter of time . I wish you well . From a fellow Progressive Jaguar Infatuation Syndrome sufferer. Keep up the good work

@stevie007

5 жыл бұрын

I totally agree 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@HighPeakAutos

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment! It means a lot 👍🏻

@daraboy1973

5 жыл бұрын

@@HighPeakAutos Best of luck to you sir

@vailydragon

4 жыл бұрын

Me too. From the beginning and I totally agree with the comment. Got the Spain comment as well - A fellow Toro Bull.

@grahamc4418

4 жыл бұрын

@urbex2007 conspiracy theories are all the rage these days

It's so crazy how the X5 E53 still looks bossy 20 years later. This is surely one of BMW's top masterpiece.

@TheLizardKing1967

4 жыл бұрын

You are correct sir!

@HighPeakAutos

4 жыл бұрын

I agree!

@ilynpayne7491

3 жыл бұрын

But you'll be wasting tons of money in maintenance

@robbieshaft

3 жыл бұрын

ilyn Payne how so?

@sarkismjalli8408

3 жыл бұрын

@@ilynpayne7491 no dude it depends on how you drive and how you treat it. If you treat it well it'll treat you better! I've had my 06 x5 for 7 years and I've repaired the sunroof once and the front passenger electric buttons once. Other than that only regular maintenance and i change oil every 4 to 6 months. Such a luxurious and comfortable suv!

The V8 head gasket and valve stem seal failures are limited to the N62 V8's which started production in October 2003. The previous engine M62TU44 and M62TU46 in the iS never had that issue, but they do have the potential to destroy timing guides at around 90 - 120,000 miles unless there had been exceptional over oil servicing throughout its life - same goes for the E38 and E39 Saloons with their M62TU44 and TU35 engines. I recently got my third 2002 E53 X5 4.4 V8 with low miles, but only the regular 15,000 service intervals were done according to the books. To ensure long term reliability, I spent 1500 for timing guides, full gasket kit and all new cooling hoses, water pump, thermostat etc. I know this will save the potential for big headaches down the track. Some people report problems with their X5's, but really they can blame themselves for their failure to maintain them correctly. Here are some tips if you've recently purchased one 1. If you hear rattling on start up, don't just turn the radio up and forget about it.. It's probably the main chain tensioner wearing out, a cheap as chips part that can be swapped out in 15 minutes, but left unchecked for months or weeks on end could see timing guides collapse and even chain breakage and ultimately a dead engine. 2. Definitely have the transmission serviced as suggested here (I suggest every 20 - 30,000), it is not a lifetime fluid fill regardless of what BMW claimed. Only allow a genuine ZF or BMW filter and ZF lifeguard fluid be used in the transmissions, aftermarket solutions kill the transmissions. I found the ZF regional HQ service centre who provide a very affordable highest quality service. 3. Make sure the cooling system is using blue coolant only and that it's functioning perfectly and all hoses etc are fresh. Most BMW parts have date stamps on them so you'll have a good idea of how old some bits are. The transmission thermostat is often overlooked even for what most would consider a full cooling system refresh. If yours is over 15 years old (there's a date stamp on it) change it, it's cheap and your transmissions' life counts on it. 4. Buy yourself a set of 4 cheapie eBay door handle carriers, and keep them ready for that day when one fails. You can almost count on doing the drivers door every 3 - 4 years. Search here on KZread, there's so many DIY tutorials on how to replace them, it's quick and easy to do with minimal tools. 5. If you have a bit of IT aptitude, get PASOFT 1.4 BMW scanner and software. It is cheap and can diagnose 90% of problems without needing to go to a dealer. Hope this helps someone enjoy their X5 more.

@ritak8715

4 жыл бұрын

Besides routine maintenance I've had to replace the starter, oil gasket and belt, the electrical box for the daytime bulb, the amplifier (everything works however no sound) the amplifier baffles me and is costly, and the vehicle has had quite a few recalls. The vehicle is 8 yrs old with a little over 70,000 miles. Purchased at 4 yrs old with with close to 50,000 miles.

@user-xq2fz5tz9t

4 жыл бұрын

Or just buy a Lexus and never worry about crazy amount of maintenance and repair bills for the next 10-15 years. A Lexus gets you home. A BMW gets you towed.

@titeritube

4 жыл бұрын

Jake de Kleuver I have a 2006 X5 3.0i USA model which I shipped to Accra, Ghana when it was just 6 months old. I must confess I woke up from my slumber as far as its care was concerned only about 3 years ago and that was when I came to the realization Jake has so succinctly highlighted! Approaching it’s 14th year with a little over 80k miles, I don’t have the slightest desire to let it go, a consideration I gave some 8 years ago when a plethora of problems (most of them due to negligence on the part of mechanics and dealerships!) eroded any tinge of my affection for X5 culminating in my replacing the automatic transmission (leakage was ignored by ???) 3 years ago: the moment of rude awakening! And that happened to be the turning point of sticking to it till... And thanks to, my oh my, the initiator of this incredible channel and to you e53 enthusiasts my X5 shall surely continue to dominate its younger siblings and rivals within my network....You guys have more than encouraged me to continue to own it. Cheers buddies!!

@MikaHakkinen83

4 жыл бұрын

Every 20-30 000km for transmission oil change is way too soon, 80 000km is surely enough. As long as it's done on low miles, don't bother if it hasn't.

@MikaHakkinen83

4 жыл бұрын

​@@ritak8715 You should ask the BMW enthusiasts on several forums about the amplifier.

In my opinion your a better presenter than them fools on BBC top gear . Keep them vids coming

@HighPeakAutos

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@lloydvehicleconsulting

5 жыл бұрын

You're probably right!

@stevie007

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree he is a breath of fresh air 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊.

@tryan137

5 жыл бұрын

Totally agree . I find the Top Gear challenges silly and the presenters annoying Pratt’s . Keep your excellent reviews coming. Always look forward to them.

@HighPeakAutos

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I bought one very, very cheap as the owner was leaving the country and wanted to get rid asap. Thought it would be a good starter car for my son who isn't old enough to drive for another couple of years. Problem is, it is so nice, I want it! Just parked in the garage, gathering dust...

Bought a new 3.0i in 2003 and the engine still runs smoothly with very little oil leakage.The first 8 years it was basically oil changes and tires, and in the past 8 years, I've spent about $11,500 in repairs and maintenance (not including tires). As others point out, there are things that will break, including stuff like window regulators, pixel display strip beneath the instrument cluster with dead pixels, side view mirrors stop retracting, coolant system/radiator issues, etc. You can read about them on other sites like repairpal. Overall, though, I still enjoy this vehicle and like the sculpted looks of it more than any other SUV on the road. It is very solid.

@HighPeakAutos

4 жыл бұрын

Thats not bad going! :)

After a horrendous experience of owning a Disco 3 money pit I am now on my 2nd X5 and they have not missed a beat I am now only ever driving one of these they are great.

@wass006

3 жыл бұрын

They are brilliant cars

I just love the old school BMW interiors, especially the E39 5series ... and that sound the doors make when you close them, it‘s just so satisfying!

@HighPeakAutos

5 жыл бұрын

I agree! A satisfying 'clunk'

@houseofwine7704

5 жыл бұрын

Indeed true. I had a 2005 530d with full maximum interior spec. back in 2005. Any model later was cheap made and got worst with each new model!!! Useless brand today indeed!

@MikaHakkinen83

4 жыл бұрын

@@HighPeakAutos Even more like a 'thump'

@sssharefff

4 жыл бұрын

I know right.... that old school door rubber *"Thump!"*

@arttafil6792

4 жыл бұрын

MrJeronimo94 , yes like a safe door!

I have a 2003 X5 with a 3.0 I. Purposely avoided the V8. She runs great after all this time. All you have to keep an eye on is your airbags, rear suspension bushings, and Axle boots. always change your oil don't let valve cover leaks get on your AC pump or your axle boots. and don't be a moron by jabbing your buttons really hard inside your car. mine still the original buttons from 2003 and they still work great 17 years later

After all these years I still think this is the best looking SUV ever made.

@brianmuponda1166

4 жыл бұрын

Kev199117 best ever

@thirst4petrol537

3 жыл бұрын

well, we have the Velar now :)

@michaelbmw1931

3 жыл бұрын

It is.

@gerryr1893

2 жыл бұрын

@@brianmuponda1166 bin it and get an X5 I have a 2006 e53 diesel it’s way more reliable than my wife’s sdv8 vogue Range Rover and the velar is horrendous reliable issues my uncle hates his

Since I saw the X5 in Charmed series I loved it at 2000's earlies... 10 years later, I bought one of them. It's one of the most iconic auto from BMW.

@stefonworld101

2 жыл бұрын

Same that's why I want one too lol prue car

Nice honest review on the E53. I thought I knew everything on these, but the key fob is a new one!

Love the e53, when i first drove one it blew away my expectations of what a big vehicle can do... as far as its off road abilities, a good set of tires (think bfg ko2’s) and turn off DSC and it will do wonders. Its basically a land rover discovery 2 made from the BMW parts bin. Also older models had a NVG transfer case which is what you want going off road.

Good point about the key. Also worth noting the key can actually be separated with a blade and the Panasonic battery replaced for about $15. These rechargeable lithiums are getting up to 19yo now!

I remember this vaguely from my youth, I agree total game changer in the car industry for a sporty SUV!

The quality of the review itself stood out for me, really good quality, and the E53 still looks so good today

Amazing how far you have come, your videos just seem to be getting better and better!

@HighPeakAutos

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying that :)

Love these reviews . I genuinely look forward to the next one . Nice approach , calm and stylish

@HighPeakAutos

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Appreciate it :)

I bought a 2005 X5 Feb. 2020. I paid $3700 us dollars. I had a complete tune up done, new battery installed, new tires, new BMW emblems, and had some body work done. Best vehicle I've ever known! Enjoyed your video, good job. Mike from Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Looks-wise this is one of the nicest SUVs even today. I continuously find myself wanting one, but always settling for something a bit more practical in terms of maintenance cost. If I had space for a nice weekend car, this would be it.

I like your reviews even when I'm not that keen on the car in question - a sign of the quality of your work. Good practical advice, and good knowledge of the range beyond the individual vehicle you happen to be in that day is what marks out your reviews.

@HighPeakAutos

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Love the sound of the turbo when the windows are wound down....

I own a 2001 BMW X5 3.0i. It is one of the most solid vehicles I have ever driven, and I have driven alot of different brands. The I6 is a powerhouse and moves it very quickly. The cooling system overhaul at 100k is a necessity as well as all the fluids and suspension too. Buy one, put some preventative maintenance into it and ride in a great, safe and stylish vehicle.

I purchased an 03 BMW X5 4.4l petrol in 2017.. it had a profound affect on me..I loved everything about it.. amazing car.. sadly she is no longer with me and I miss her every day. No other car has touched me since.. soon I will purchase another X5 and she will stay with me forever.. it’s something that I will do.. love X5 BMW ..👏👍🤝

You have great presenting skill, I can tell that a lot of preparation goes into your reviews. All the best, I enjoy your reviews thoroughly.

@HighPeakAutos

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

I owned both the (e-53) and the e-46 3 series.. They were fabulous vehicles. They were sporty and elegant and I would prefer them over the new ones today because they were not over teched and a joy if properly maintained. I think by the mere fact that these generation BMW's are reviewed the most times of any generations before and after, is a testament to their quality both in engineering and design. These were the real ultimate driving machines that put BMW squarely on the map. Good review.

@andresojeda29

Жыл бұрын

Ha, have an e46(04’ 330 ci smg), but had to get a bigger car so I found an e53(05’ x5 4.4), and I love it

had a 2002 E53. I loved that car, and I never got points on my licence because I couldn't afford to do more than 65mph (3 litre petrol)

@dantelickc

4 жыл бұрын

Any problems whit that engine? How about consume?

@albertal3

3 жыл бұрын

It's only my opinion but I think that the three liter is one of the best engines made by BMW

@stevelegge3307

3 жыл бұрын

@@dantelickc No ran like a dream, fuel co assumption was about 28mpg on the motorway and around 19 in town.

@peterelmer9114

3 жыл бұрын

@@albertal3 ; the 3 litre straight 6 is BMW’s masterpiece. As a matter of interest it was the first commercial product they manufactured and was fitted into the Fokker DVll in 1917. So basically, it’s an aero engine. My 95 E36 328i still makes me smile every time I put my foot down.

@albertal3

3 жыл бұрын

@@dantelickc I'm getting 18mpg

I had been looking at getting a 2006ish Disco 3 HSE TD5 for towing around UK (when I eventually get back there!) but just found this about the E53, which i hadn't really considered. Don't want anything newer than 2006 so your, as usual excellent, review of the E53 has made be start comparing options, just as I had crossed off the XC90 option following your review of that. Keep up the good work and ignore the trolls.

Thanks for this intro,taking delivery of my 2012 x5 Monday, feeling a bit anxious, as my Hyundai ix35 has been really good.

i have an E53 . i love it but the reliability is somewhat good . The M54 is a good engine but the plastic parts in the cooling system is bad

One of the last fairly good bmw. Used to have one, facelift, the review is spot on except those seats. These sport seats are nightmare on long journeys. Maybe its better when they have adjustable lumbar but I had mine without that and i feel the pain always when I see them :D otherwise great car. Styling is timeless also. Great review as always !

great videos -your reviews are about cars and details about cars 10/10 thanks for what you do.

@HighPeakAutos

5 жыл бұрын

G N Thanks for watching!

yes! i love listening to you and appreciate your reviews!

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Another great video Matt. Those cars always seemed very ostentatious to me back in the day, but they're aging well. Almost subtle compared to a lot of what's on the road now. Keep 'em coming!

@HighPeakAutos

5 жыл бұрын

You're right, they were ostentatious back then, but now they look conservative. Funny how thats changed

I own a 2001 BMW X5 4.4i V8 with sport package. It has over two hundred and three thousand miles and is by far the BEST SUV aka SAV that I have ever owned.

@HighPeakAutos

4 жыл бұрын

Good to hear! The V8's sound great don't they

@shimodafilms

4 жыл бұрын

I love my x5

As usual simple and majestic content! Thank you

@HighPeakAutos

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching :)

Great channel and presenter. Balanced, honest and informative , coupled with a great manner and some well punctuated humour! A fantastic change from the worn out adolescent humour of the top gear crew. Well done you deserve to do well !

@HighPeakAutos

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate the compliments :)

Good review, this is very fair. I have my 2005 E53 from new, it’s terrific.

@bwalyabwalya2796

3 жыл бұрын

What engine does it come with? M54?

Great cars, I had a 200,000 mile 06 3,0 diesel sport which we took on a 3500 mile road trip around Eastern Europe.... 4 passengers, 2 dogs and a load of luggage... super comfy and it averaged nearly 40mpg amazingly!

@HighPeakAutos

5 жыл бұрын

snakeflipz You can’t beat them for that kind of trip

Hooked on this channel now! Please keep the content coming!

@HighPeakAutos

4 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks!

thanks for this video i will pick my one up next week look forward to driving it look forward to more videos from yourself

@HighPeakAutos

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Which model did you go for?

Love the X5, if you know how to turn wrenched they are pretty cheap to upkeep. As far as off roading goes, put some good tires on it and it does great on all kinds of trails. Got an E70.

I hope you will come across an old Alfa 166 V6 or 159 V6 one day to review.

Another no nonsense overview Matt. Thanks for the video. Cheers Mike

@HighPeakAutos

5 жыл бұрын

Mike Waldt Thanks Mike 😉

Very well phrased description/assessment, I would say 100% spot on/right!

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Cold Fusion & Space XXX thanks

Such a good video! I've always loved the E53, and this video was super informative

@HighPeakAutos

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@vikingraiders4138

5 жыл бұрын

@@HighPeakAutos Any change of a Range Rover classic review?

@HighPeakAutos

5 жыл бұрын

I've got one, but its nowhere near ready for the road.. its an ongoing project. One day it will happen

Just got a 2005 4.4l earlier this month and I just love it. The V8 sounds sooooo good!!

@HighPeakAutos

5 жыл бұрын

It sounds the best!

@sevvenalphaomega6698

4 жыл бұрын

@@HighPeakAutos Agreed.....bought a 2006 4.4 here in the US a month ago.......sounds and drives like a dream........+++

@DCZ_Customs

4 жыл бұрын

I just bought an 05 4.4 yesterday and fitted 2.5” mufflers on it. Kept the centre muffler. Has rebuilt gear box, new torque converter, cooling system done, new timing chain guides, new belts, tensioners and new hoses, plugs and I drives like a new car. A steal at $6500 with only 106,000 miles. It’s also in the rare M blue colour. Sport pack. Ah they so good and so fast for a big heavy car.

@TheLizardKing1967

4 жыл бұрын

Smart move.

@geoffreygoodyear3746

4 жыл бұрын

Me too 2005 in silver, it's a beast , awsome motor

3.0i with PRINS LPG and everything you've said is bang on ... Had to replace passenger lock and the rear bushes now starting to clunck but she's a dream to drive, heavy, quick when you want it and the 6cylinder does sound quite nice too. I will be watching your reviews carefully for when I next change my car ... BANG ON every time, thanks

@HighPeakAutos

5 жыл бұрын

Chris Munro Thanks for watching. I’ve had loads of 3.0 and they’re the cheapest and best way into an X5

@michaelbmw1931

3 жыл бұрын

Whats better? 3.0i or 3.0d?

Love your reviews and also really enjoying the beautiful scenery. We're in the grip of the worst drought in living memory here, so loving all the greenery! Thanks for the video.

@HighPeakAutos

5 жыл бұрын

David Hynd Thanks! Where are you watching from?

I like the design of E53 X5 - The P38A and E53 are just a couple of my all-time favorite SUV's of the 90s ;)

@HighPeakAutos

5 жыл бұрын

I agree :)

BMW's still look good 20 years later. One key point that adds to the design and is rarely ever mentioned, is the quality of the paintwork that lasts. Also they are incredibly well put together, thanks to their life long quest against Mercedes which benefit past and future owners.

As an owner of this vehicle my answer to all of you is: YES!

I reckon this car will soon become a collectable classic - for all the reasons you mention.

Agreed, this year looks better than the version that came after

another watchable chunk of my time lodged happily with high peak autos,,,,, me gusta!

@HighPeakAutos

5 жыл бұрын

MrFlyingguy gracias

Frank Stephenson now has a you tube channel....such a cool car and a cool guy..... happy 60k mate...

I have a 2006 4.4 sport and it’s still my favorite car. Even more so than my E36 M3’s and even over my 99 CLK430. It’s just such a tight suspension even at the 170k miles here in treacherous Los Angeles. I do maintain it well as I own my own auto repair garage, but I do admit I refer to it as my x-wife 😂 … the repairs and maintenance are endless but it’s also the fun part of owning one. It’s loving a woman despite her many faults lol

@Globetrotter-1

2 жыл бұрын

I prefer the X5 to both my ex-wives! 😂

Love my 06 3.0i, solid feeling starts when open the door, super smooth engine, it is hard to find those feeling in today's models

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Great car

Thanks for a good honest review.

I currently live in New Zealand And always watch your videos to remind me of home. I had the 4.8IS version of this.

@HighPeakAutos

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome! The 4.8 sounds awesome

I've got '2006 E53 3 liters petrol engine for 3 years now, and had changed rockers gasket twice regularly engine service every 10,000 km. And just service gearbox oil and filter early last month at 122,000 km. on clock I owned this machine for 3 years and never have any other problems annoying me at all. After gearbox service she's runs like new again. Proud of E53 ❤❤

Had one for 14 years and did 210,000 miles, was like an old pair of slippers.

@HighPeakAutos

4 жыл бұрын

They're great cars aren't they

@albertal3

3 жыл бұрын

I'm right there with you. Mine 17 years old and she's great with 259000

@harithahmed104

3 жыл бұрын

Whats it like to run a car to that sort of mileage?

@albertal3

3 жыл бұрын

@@harithahmed104 it still runs very good and still looks new. So I guess my answer is GOOD.

@jeffmays7192

3 жыл бұрын

@@albertal3 wow!! That’s quite a testament for a vehicle guys like Scotty Kilmer says is crap. I love the x5 and am looking for one now. 👍

Great video! I remember a family friend getting one of these in 2001, soon after they came out. It was an absolutely incredible car for the time and it even came with a built-in television and Minidisc player. It was a lovely dark green.

@HighPeakAutos

5 жыл бұрын

They were great cars for their period. There was a 4.4 dark green with tan interior that lived near me too :)

@lloydvehicleconsulting

5 жыл бұрын

@@HighPeakAutos, yes, that was the colour combination! It was a 3.0 diesel, though, so best avoided these days, clearly. The satellite navigation and television wouldn't work any more, that's for sure, and the pixels would have gone (just like on the L322 Range Rover). You did remind me how nice it was, though...

@HighPeakAutos

5 жыл бұрын

I always liked the pale green colour too (although I think I'm on my own with that opinion)

@lloydvehicleconsulting

5 жыл бұрын

@@HighPeakAutos, I don't remember that one... Mind you, BMW had absolutely masses of different colours back in the day, didn't they? Well, I look forward to coming up and visiting High Peak Autos soon, I have been offered a trip to the North West to film some nice cars, so it would be rude not to stop by... With your permission, of course!

@HighPeakAutos

5 жыл бұрын

Lloyd Vehicle Consulting The early Range Rover L322 was offered in the same colour green. When are you up north?

Thank you bro I found this very interesting I am thinking of getting an X5 I would love to have one! I've a BMW 3 1.8ti at moment 2003.

Still have my 2001 X5 3.0i w/sport package, factory black chrome exhaust tips with shadow line trim pushing 252k miles on original engine and trans, smooth as silk. It needs some work on suspension but other than that, still drives better than most SUVs. New BMWs are hideous next car will be a Tesla. Don't buy the V8, the i6 is the best option used I can confirm, and plan on working on it yourself which is overall satisfying

I switched to X6 after selling my 06 X5 i3, oh man I should've just kept it 🤦‍♂️

fantastic review. Thank you

A review so genuine, I can relate. This man speaks the truth: the E53 X5 was not just "sports activity" but rather a symbol of status, as mentioned in 1:27. Brought home in 2005 by my pops and still driving it to this day, I've gone through coolant tubing replacement, transmission and transfer case replacement+rebuild and a handful of switching out burnt bulbs (mostly myself). Funny how he didn't make a jab about BMWs and turn signals because that's a very common issue, yet a simple job. But nothing speaks like nightmares when it comes to leaking valve cover gasket (very common in M62s), oil top ups every couple months, economy and servicing. Rear bushings are not that big of a deal unless you're hauling heavy loads all the time or have 2-3 fully grown adults sitting in the rear. In roughly 100km, the car uses 13L of petrol because you're rolling 2 tons on the road. But don't forget, you're also driving AWD and 8 cylinders. Was the V8 a mistake? Can't say because the E39 also had a M62 motor inside it. But it certainly does sound good, at the expense of your wallet of course.

@HighPeakAutos

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching :)

Currently Looking at buying one of these.some good info,thanks

@aidenp5768

5 жыл бұрын

Mark Dilks Get a 3.0i or 3.0D, but if the V8 is a must get it with 60k miles max

@marksbikeexports5123

4 жыл бұрын

DONT

Such a good looking car still. Used to have an 05 4.4. Drove brilliantly. Much better to drive than the E70 I had after which was riddled with faults, heavier and thirstier.

@HighPeakAutos

4 жыл бұрын

I agree! I still love them and the V8's sound great

Yet another fantastic in-depth review, keep the videos coming!

@HighPeakAutos

5 жыл бұрын

Sy Burton Thanks for watching!

"Could get stuck on a bowling green" LOL That's the info I came for,. Thanks!

Obviously x5 was much nicer looking than the ml. It came out second it had an advantage there. Also, this x5 during these times were some of the most beautiful SUVs in history. Most beautiful midsizr at least.

It is a great car but the reliability is questionable, now i'm speaking of clogged drains for sunroof that will eventually rust, doors/trunks that will rust, air suspension in general with all the bushings, as you mentioned dead pixel displays and door handles, head gaskets, and MANY leaks, quite a lot of cooling leaks. Mine is a 3.0d 2006 my that has been around me since 2010. The powertrain is pretty decent tough. Now at 200k on the clock

i've got one of these and agree with every word you said, they are a really good suv. Good reporting.

@HighPeakAutos

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Once again, Matt, another cool calm and honest review 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Love the comment about its off-road capabilities !!!!!!!!!!! "it would struggle on bowling green" absolutely brilliant🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@HighPeakAutos

5 жыл бұрын

Cheers pal! :)

@vxrbandit2527

5 жыл бұрын

@@HighPeakAutos You are more than welcome mate. Ps been looking on your dealership website and I must say you currently have some tasty motors for sale, just hoping you had a Range-Rover Evoque tucked away in a dusty corner waiting to be reviewed but unfortunately not my lucky day. Kindest regards Steve

@HighPeakAutos

5 жыл бұрын

I've still not been offered an Evoque... I do have some nice bits in at the moment though

..Really enjoyed that..cheers! My 05 3.d is fabtastic,i even camp in mine (bit cold tho at mo) Bmw specialists look after it, Over 500nm torque &45mpg long runs to cornwall 😇 happy dayz

@HighPeakAutos

4 жыл бұрын

They're great cars. I've always liked them

My one of these kept on throwing electrical control boxes which cost a fortune, a gearbox repair cost me £2.2k and i eventually gave up repairing it. Fabulous car to drive just horribly unreliable in my case. but now i'm tempted again!

I borrowed my friends 4.4i (nearly new 2003 ? ) for a trip from the midlands to my house in Brittany, that was a memorable drive 👌🏻😎

Wow, you explained everything amazing. What a nice video!!!

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@bmwx5130

3 жыл бұрын

I sure did!!!

Great review, I really wish we got e53 diesels in North America. They seem to be best x5's, especially with the manual.

@HighPeakAutos

5 жыл бұрын

West Van Garage Thanks for watching! It’s a shame because I agree, it’s probably the best engine for the X5

Must say I totally admire the honesty of his reviews despite being a car dealer.

@HighPeakAutos

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Amazing timing on this Vid. Were off to see and hopefully pick up an X5 on Sunday. 54 plate, 3l Diesel with 120k on it. looks great in the pics and tons of service history including the gearbox and trans case services recently done. Fingers crossed!

@HighPeakAutos

4 жыл бұрын

Did you buy it?

i just bought 3.0i 2004 with alot of equipment and GPL, thanks to this video that helped me chose

@popularshows6433

3 жыл бұрын

How does it serve you?

@hasiktak1544

3 жыл бұрын

Im happy, for a 16 years old car, its good

I’ve owned a 2005 4.4i m sport for the last four years covering around 40,000 miles. Coming from the bmw e46 (330ci), and being 6’2”, it felt like a larger, taller version of the coupe. A perfect blend of sportiness when needed/ desired and space for transporting mountain bikes to and from trails. Happy to report 20-23mpg, even in hilly Yorkshire and the sound of the v8 when the car is left in ‘manual mode’ makes the eye watering petrol bills totally worth it. Great video!

@HighPeakAutos

4 жыл бұрын

Pleased to hear it. Love the V8 noise

@guy4469

Жыл бұрын

IVE just been offerd a 2003 4.4i in mint green 1 owner 53000 miles,no advisorys ever never ever ,it has 12 months mot , £3500 ,bolton .

I purchased a '06 4.4i this past spring for $6k. Absolutely fantastic vehicle to drive. Terribly expensive as well. I've already had to sink $6,400 in repairs in less than a year. Brutally fun!

@HighPeakAutos

4 жыл бұрын

They sound great though!

The ML doesn't handle as well or feels as sporty because it's a real hardcore body on frame truck, it comes from the Jeep grand Cherokee (the best modern Jeep imo from Mk1 to Mk3). It may look like a puny modern SUV but you'd be surprised by its towing capacity. But it still handles and drives amazingly for what it is, Mercedes are one of the few people who can make a body on frame 4x4 truck feel as sporty and refined The X5 started the sporty SUVs, so even though it still has very good off road capabilities, people use it on the road as luxury truck

Great car . I want one , maybe my next car? Another great video!

Interesting fact about the keys!

Some free advice. This X5 will be the old G wagon. Everyone will start looking for one in 5 years. Classic looking car

@HighPeakAutos

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe...

@bbuggediffy

4 жыл бұрын

G wagon?

Excellent work as usual mate 👍

@HighPeakAutos

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Cheers :)

Thanks so much for your feedback

Decent car E53. My brother has this and has never moaned about it and he has always had older cars. I think the E70 looks better in my opinion and I have it in a Alpine white MSport guise LCI and it’s look great with 20 “ black wheels. Anyway with the diesels expect the DPf codes come up, glow plug controller issues. If the E53 has no air Susp that’s a godsend as I had to replace both airspring in mine at £200 a corner and they can fail if the car is even lifted on a MOT believe it or not. Apart from it chewing tyres if alignment is out these cars can last over 200k in diesel form. I think the E53 from 2006 with msport and piano roof auto with FSH and 80-90k miles should last long with TLC. Make sure you oil change every 5-10k and fuel filter every 5k. The diff and transfer case needs doing at 60-100k as well. I would do the auto after 100k. There is a gear in case actuator which goes in both E53 and E70 and you will hear groaning at short speed turns. Changing it out yourself will be £11 but add labour 1hr. Saves changing while actuator at £200-300 or transfer case at nearly £2000. Both cars make sure you stick to Bmw star marked tyres as the transfers case can f*** up due to differing circumferences of tyres if you run a staggered setup. Many more knowledgeable after driving this and E70 for 5-6 yrs.

@stevedougherty6370

4 жыл бұрын

E70 looks more contemporary and generally lacks character... or to be simple, bland and boring, which is just a sign of the times as now as is the case for 90% of car shapes. The best era for distinctive and unique car designs was early 90s through to late 90s / early 2k period then all the car designers started running out of ideas. That said, E53 oozes character there's nothing that looks anything like it yet it still looks boss and is relatively timeless in appearance. Another perfect example of this - E39

My brother had one for 6 months. Drove beautifully but reliability was an absolute nightmare and wasn't cheap to run either.

@aidenp5768

5 жыл бұрын

Ryan Probably the 4.4/4.8 the 3.0i was reliable, I own one so I can tell you that much.

@emanuelcollado1343

4 жыл бұрын

@@aidenp5768 I have a 2006 Bmw x5 4.4 paid $2k feels incredible

Great review very informative!

@HighPeakAutos

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Defo need to do an E70 review. Another thing...make sure your Webasto heater still works on diesels as they take ages to heat up in winter if not.

my 4.4 has been a real good car had it for 10 years

Idk, I enjoy the E70 more than the previous gen. Just looks perfect to me. Also, I'm a huge fan of the N54/N55 engine haha

I am proud to be an x5 owner ,2005 3.0 diesel,purchased it off my boss for $7k. The suspension has been changed from airbag to standard springs and shocks purely for financial reasons,the only costly fault that my boss encountered was an engine reco because the pcv valve was blocked.so guys remember for the price of a new pcv valve it is cheap enough to replace every third service,but in saying that the engine failed at 350,000 km because of the pcv valve, i have 420000 on the vehicle and it drives and tows like a dream,little heavy in the steering department but in my opinion it hugs and sticks to the road like shit to jocks,all in all I am so happy because at 110 km an hour on the highway it burns between 5.6 and 6.5 litres per 100km,that's just amazing in itself. An (I drive) was also fitted to the vehicle and the power and torque on take off is instant when the right mode is set .I'm loving it

Just found this video. Instant subscribe! top notch quality. Your new fan from Slovakia

@HighPeakAutos

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing :)