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

@craigquann

Ай бұрын

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

@jacobpeterson628

29 күн бұрын

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

@jacobpeterson628

29 күн бұрын

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

@craigquann

29 күн бұрын

@@jacobpeterson628 Porsche is owned by Volkswagen. I assure you that they're assholes.

@Quattro_Joe

29 күн бұрын

That would fuckin infuriate me.

"She runs good guys" famous last words.

@bsqrdmbetse

Ай бұрын

😅😂

@GBlaque

29 күн бұрын

Hilarious

@XcoolcoolbeansbeansX

29 күн бұрын

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

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

@johnsimon7867

Ай бұрын

I couldn't agree more

@Ll0ydD0bler

Ай бұрын

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

@yan7382

Ай бұрын

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

@brarautorepairs

Ай бұрын

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

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

@drprdcts

25 күн бұрын

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

@rossbats

25 күн бұрын

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

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

@uilleamross3443

Ай бұрын

The "Ding of Doom"

@carenthusiast1629

Ай бұрын

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

@BOX-069

Ай бұрын

same ding for low washer fluid and catastrophic engine failure

@luk4s56

Ай бұрын

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

@BashingBrainez

Ай бұрын

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

BMW, the ultimate KZreadr content machine.

@dappolajon7008

Ай бұрын

Definitely holy shit well said

@tonymontana897

Ай бұрын

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

@Beer_Dad1975

Ай бұрын

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

@Dwigt_Rortugal

Ай бұрын

"Big Money Waste"

@kizashikaze9066

28 күн бұрын

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

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

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

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

@bartromalia8362

Ай бұрын

@@AFatOcelot in my 50s, but same!

@PirateMTH_ToddH

Ай бұрын

I like the analogy.

@ultra_sound.

Ай бұрын

Ow yes!!!😂

@miguelvazquez2239

Ай бұрын

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

@SSGKvsh

Ай бұрын

Me aswell at 28 😂🙏🏽

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

@fiily1

Ай бұрын

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

@caseyspeer8179

Ай бұрын

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

@patharrison1831

Ай бұрын

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

@racekorthings7165

Ай бұрын

This comment is so boring I fell asleep reading it.

@bugoutfozzy

Ай бұрын

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

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

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

@Dwigt_Rortugal

Ай бұрын

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

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

@treyfields3244

Ай бұрын

BMW X6: Bring Money Withya 6 times

@eptdy

Ай бұрын

Just get a inline 6 one. Theyre bulletproof

@coltonkruse2313

Ай бұрын

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

@IKhanNot

Ай бұрын

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

@TheDJF3

28 күн бұрын

Times 6 how much money you need to put in it

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

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

That faded front badge is killing me man

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

@Ralloyd33

Ай бұрын

Idiots

@auskip07

Ай бұрын

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

@bigmansir3745

Ай бұрын

And the tri bar grilles

@PirateMTH_ToddH

Ай бұрын

Yeah, very silly...

@jjtcb7509

Ай бұрын

It might add a hp or two

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

@mentals555

Ай бұрын

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

@TheTulerie

Ай бұрын

Yup, all they're doing is trying to get you to bring the car in.

@Magescuro

Ай бұрын

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

@AKStovall

Ай бұрын

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

@matthewdyer1568

Ай бұрын

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

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

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

@tigerstripeeyes9871

Ай бұрын

Don’t forget “naturally aspirated”…

@tubejorrit

22 күн бұрын

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

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

@gregh7457

Ай бұрын

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

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

@mcdoob

Ай бұрын

lol this cracked me up man

@AnontheGOAT

Ай бұрын

Ask her to say “bag”

@Emperio33Nor

Ай бұрын

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

@AnontheGOAT

Ай бұрын

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

@Ll0ydD0bler

Ай бұрын

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

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

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

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

@matthewdyer1568

Ай бұрын

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

@beardedspeedworks

28 күн бұрын

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

@bikeman1x11

25 күн бұрын

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

Absolutely love how thorough you are when working on your cars

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

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

@startingtech3900

Ай бұрын

enjoy your non luxury clothe seat toyota

@AndreiSorica-zu6ur

28 күн бұрын

So unreliable

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

@feron450

Ай бұрын

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

@startingtech3900

Ай бұрын

@@feron450i have n54, e46 m3

@The_North0

24 күн бұрын

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

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

Man I love these early morning espisodes of LSC especially right now that it’s raining in Minnesota

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

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

@rustler08

Ай бұрын

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

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

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

Sreten waiting 4 your phone call😅😅😅

@w9gb

Ай бұрын

Project Chicago #2 (LSC edition)

@mrmysterytour46

Ай бұрын

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

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

@p4in574

Ай бұрын

How long he had it so far?

@mentals555

Ай бұрын

@@p4in574 1 year and 4 months

@actionmade

28 күн бұрын

@@mentals555S63 is a bit better than the N variant in this car

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

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

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

I bought one of the Fantik inflators. Totally impressed with the build and material quality of everything included so I grabbed a few more essentially right after that first one arrived. Extremely well made and strong performing products.

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

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

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

@SirtubalotTX

Ай бұрын

N52 is much much much easier to work on. lol

@Malzylee

Ай бұрын

Exactly the same for me with my N52

@oOTevtronOo

Ай бұрын

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

@sys-administrator

Ай бұрын

I dumped my BMW with the N52 at auction after it had problems with both VANOS gears (not just the solenoids), DISA intake valve, both cats and high oil usage. Just in parts that was around €2500 excluding labour. And it needed a new diff. Not worth it on a €4000 car.

@the_hessian__

Ай бұрын

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

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

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

Had a 2009 650i. Great...when it ran. 60k miles new transmission. Every week another sensor issue. Now an all Lexus family. No more car headaches.

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

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

@toddtravis2596

Ай бұрын

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

@Dwigt_Rortugal

Ай бұрын

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

@chickballz313

Ай бұрын

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

@Iceeeen

Ай бұрын

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

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

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

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

@surferdude4487

Ай бұрын

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

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

@user-pd8fj6np1k

Ай бұрын

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

@Endy5_Still_Alive

Ай бұрын

@@user-pd8fj6np1k That's exactly what I was thinking. That thing would surprise many with a Demon stuffed in it. New drive train? Sure. Why not? At least it would be reliable. 😂

@ISLAMICSTORIES13

28 күн бұрын

@@user-pd8fj6np1k it can fit for sure. the supercharger may not clear fully on the top but you can still put it in

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

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

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

My brother had a 2013 X6 with the N55 motor. It was a phenominal car. I got it for him from the auction needing it's PCV and shock mount replaced. After I did the service it never put a foot wrong. The best solution for these X6s is honestly N55 or N54 swapping them. Those are much more manageable and if you want a little extra power you can do bolt-ons and make more then the V8s. It's alot less expensive then fixing at this point. It would be cool to see someone do that.

@GoldenCroc

Ай бұрын

Diesel. Thats always the answer. Most BMW diesels have been pretty good, with some being very good.

@hamsterox9216

Ай бұрын

@@GoldenCroc I haven't had the best experiance with modern diesels. Id rather stick to gas specially for a BMW X6. It doesn't fit the car personality wise.

@GoldenCroc

Ай бұрын

@@hamsterox9216 For me they have been fine, but it of course depends on many factors. To each their own with "personality" preference but in my mind I would say if there is anything that would fit a mid-large SUV, it would be a diesel.

@Iceeeen

Ай бұрын

diesel, especially 6cyl ..also suits this type of car so much more

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

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

ITS SATURDAY! I look forward to this all week 😂

@danhard8440

Ай бұрын

ya my top 3 are this Sleeperdude and Diesel Creek

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

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

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

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

@pierre-davidmoreau

Ай бұрын

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

@V12BRO

Ай бұрын

M57 MASTERRACE

@alex222toxic

Ай бұрын

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

@atriaventrica

Ай бұрын

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

@joerogandlchairexpansion786

Ай бұрын

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

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

@MrGamman3yt

Ай бұрын

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

@michaelm3381

Ай бұрын

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

@ScottPMS

Ай бұрын

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

@Weyco23

Ай бұрын

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

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

I already own a x5 and x6 this generation and i think im going for the third one here. Looks great and the color compliments it well 😅

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

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

@wstlndiesel

Ай бұрын

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

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

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

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

@mrnicktoyou

Ай бұрын

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

@xxvjvxx

Ай бұрын

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

How much do you think it will sell for?

@chrismason6857

Ай бұрын

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

@Salmo796

Ай бұрын

8900 :)

@RandyMUNSOn-fe2tb

Ай бұрын

$50

@grahamhumphry2154

Ай бұрын

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

@AdamIsUrqed

Ай бұрын

18k

Your troubleshooting skills are unmatched. So fun to watch.

"You can do it" had myself and my son laughing so hard. Glad that you were able to fix it.

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

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

@bradleysmith2021

Ай бұрын

There is an enormous difference between German and Japanese engineering.

@GoldenCroc

Ай бұрын

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

@Dwigt_Rortugal

Ай бұрын

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

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

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

Finally Saturday morning can officially start

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

Cool Alex, love the entire content part of my Saturday morning this week brought smiles and laughter here to Oregon, especially I've age 2-3 years over this car (not to mention the Mercedes)

Congratulations on the license and lovely x6 and this apisode realy shows how good you are ❤️

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

@beamer8907

Ай бұрын

audi isnt better aswell

@Endy5_Still_Alive

Ай бұрын

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

@InfiniteTheMagicMan

Ай бұрын

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

@andreidan92

Ай бұрын

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

@Cool_kid_jones

Ай бұрын

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

That thing meeds a good engine oil clean! Always iron treatment before warsh!

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

Awesome work on this car, yet again! Thanks for all you teach us! 👍

In my language BMW is called Brol Met Wielen or translated junk with wheels

@danhard8440

Ай бұрын

🤣😅

@jasonh8470

Ай бұрын

It also means Big Money Wasted

Would you ever own this generation BMW?

@samhorn387

Ай бұрын

Simply put, no. However to be clear I would not want any bmw.

@geogmz8277

Ай бұрын

Nope, any generation 😂 they age like milk!

@mikesimon31

Ай бұрын

Only after you’ve done all of the repairs! 😂

@mcapps1

Ай бұрын

Just find an e53.

@Jonny2by4

Ай бұрын

Not an OG N63. The TU3s seem to be pretty stout though

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

They have special injector pullers that work really well, I've done multiple. Check FCP Euro for cheap ones, but they are much better than a slide hammer and will keep the injectors intact.

Put an LS in it.

@user-pd8fj6np1k

Ай бұрын

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

@Dwigt_Rortugal

Ай бұрын

​@@user-pd8fj6np1kIf you're thinking of a Mazda rotary engine, The Car Wizard has very strong opinions about them.

@tid418

Ай бұрын

@@user-pd8fj6np1k Boring is the goal. Reliability is boring. What he has now is non-boring!

delete all junk electronics and engine, swap it into a crazy slant six turbo EFI. The perfect X6.

I usually use the HF headlight kit with my Ridgid drill. You just need a drill that can run at 1600rpm. Just polishing can usually bring them back. So your car doesn't look like it has cataracts.

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

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

best car to engine swap and modify

Doing awesome with the KZread be watching sense the start of all KZread and your turning into a stand alone way to hold keep the onlookers attention without following the same script that the top viewed all seem to read. Keep it up.

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