Great to watch. I’m getting a new white mild hybrid soon, really looking forward to it!
@vanguardsr368Күн бұрын
I got the life of me cannot find a 1.9tdi 4motion Passat! Been looking for the last year
@user-dw1xe2tm2u2 күн бұрын
The history lesson is boring!
@carsandcustard2 күн бұрын
Yeah, no more history lessons going forward!
@jasonlewry330710 күн бұрын
Nice review… totally get your points. Found a special one locally and after seeing your thoughts we are off to drive it this morning…. It’s for my 17 year old daughter of course….. but I have to be collected from the pub in it. 😊
@carsandcustard9 күн бұрын
Hope all went well! Thanks for watching 👍
@clivehaggis139712 күн бұрын
Great cars got two
@tmg930514 күн бұрын
11:47....was Sweep with you?
@minionofgozer741414 күн бұрын
I currently have a 1.2 Lounge, and I bought it because its cheap to run and maintain. The economy being the way it is I needed to save money so its helping me do that, plus its 60s styling makes it more fun to drive. Most cars today look like featureless electric shavers so its nice to have something a little different 🤷♂️
@TheJuno6014 күн бұрын
Agree with all of this and I enjoyed your review. I absolutely love my 2008 1.4 Sport which I’ve owned since 2010. Loves to be thrashed, looks pretty, sounds good, nicely weighted steering (with Sport mode engaged) and brings on smiles with every drive. Without doubt the most reliable car I’ve ever owned and I even find it comfortable on long journeys, cruising on the motorway and dual carriageway in 6th gear. Mine hasn’t let me down in 14 years, even with lapses in the maintenance schedule in recent years. Will not sell it, even though it’s a little used garage queen nowadays.
@user-pf5wl4cd6v20 күн бұрын
fucking pijamas Redneck
@qasimansari754021 күн бұрын
Got one. Every time. It's simply fantastic!
@AraP2421 күн бұрын
Are the harsh ride claims really true? I never test drove this but larger BMWs tend to be smooth.
@carsandcustard20 күн бұрын
It is true. They improved the ride on the LCI cars, but the M-Sport suspension is still very harsh. The best bet for ride quality would be a later SE with some smaller wheels.
@AraP2420 күн бұрын
@@carsandcustard Oh okay; What about the newer ones? Like 2016 and newer? Ever test driven those?
@aleksandarkrgovic887227 күн бұрын
My man i hardly understand your English
@NYFreemanАй бұрын
In the US we got the 1.4 made in Mexico which didn't help. The engine is great. We had a Natural Aspirated engine from 2012-2014 100HP, the Turbo model in 2013 ~120 HP. Abarth ~160 HP, not the same as in the UK. They are slow at take off, but on the Highway they can do 80-100 MPH like nothing.
@Ryan-vj9blАй бұрын
Where are you ppl getting these Rovers for so fuckin cheap- when I look them up on Craigslist they are still going for WAY OVER 6/7/8k in dollars which is way more than 3k pounds. KZread BS
@intiqamrehimov5137Ай бұрын
BMW KİNG BMW POWER 👑
@muhammad84SangАй бұрын
Almost 10 years later and still in love with this lil tank.
@caporetto90Ай бұрын
Last real Rolls Royce in my opinion
@LWVH81Ай бұрын
I’ve owned 15 Rolls-Royce’s including a Silver Seraph. These are great driving cars and they are seriously underrated by the pundits.
@LWVH81Ай бұрын
Well done presentation of the car. Thank you.
@carsandcustardАй бұрын
Kind words, thank you!
@chiefrocka8604Ай бұрын
Got 2 M57’s 1 330d m sport manual e46 vert and a 530d m sport manual e60 So yeah you could say I like them
@chrisgoodwill3818Ай бұрын
Talk a glass eye to sleep you! 😂🫤
@user-sm4wv8wb7yАй бұрын
Yes,sir I want this
@jamesross3331Ай бұрын
Do you have any tips what to look for I’m going to look at a 2005 x3 2.0d msport to buy tonight it has 160k on the clock it’s pretty cheap thought it’s worth asking any in put would be appreciated
@carsandcustardАй бұрын
Try to buy one without the panoramic roof. Check to see if the timing chain has been done. Make sure the tyres are matching, as they’re quite sensitive to mismatched ones, especially if it’s a staggered set up.
@jamesross3331Ай бұрын
@@carsandcustard cheers mate it doesn’t have the sunroof and timing chain was done in 2022
@ypautАй бұрын
Well I'm sold, perfect buying guide actually. I liked the looks, but would not have expected this car to be any reliable!
@carsandcustardАй бұрын
Thanks!
@kolbpilotАй бұрын
The American non-turbo FIAT 500s are all the same, regardless whether it's a Sport, Pop, or Gucci. They get all the turbo engine cooling features internally without the turbo. 101 hp. MultiAir, 16 valve cylinder head. Non-turbo intake and exhaust manifolds, & a higher compression set of pistons (10.8 vs. 9.8 turbo) are the only changes.
@jeffvaljean6030Ай бұрын
So basically youve got an abarth engine without the turbo ive got an abarth and it suits my purposes perfectly only down side was the security but i fixed that 😮
@carsandcustardАй бұрын
Awesome! I had a disklok on mine. Would love another 😅
@allex13092 ай бұрын
So ,is it for sale ?
@aimzallday67272 ай бұрын
Bought my s turbo for 700 euro 9 years ago ,at 170.000 miles she never let me down ,fuel economy is not great but it's cheaper to run than financed new car,and yes all s turbos came with LSD ,sure best way to check is jack the car up and spin the rear wheels,one thing I can't understand is mine came with red spark plug leads while yours are black
@PsychedelicPigeon2 ай бұрын
Tint the windows for God's sake 😅
@wtonywood2 ай бұрын
Good lad, hang in there. Best car in the world.
@DaleSteel2 ай бұрын
Anti freeze is antifreeze all that colour stuff is nonsense. I think you did right thing getting all the work done. Probably go a year or two now with very little to do. Although you did get ripped off lol
@DaleSteel2 ай бұрын
Those front air strutts are £170 and should only be 2 hour labour max? These specialists you want to avoidm those strutts are very easy to replace too. Yours been older doesnt have the more expensive VDS strutt does it?
@justin66042 ай бұрын
Beautiful car, wish we had these where I live. Some are starting to import the jdm forester s/tb but so far I’ve only seen one in Hawaii and it’s selling for $9K USD at the moment. Hoping I can own it one day if the price is right.
@DaleSteel2 ай бұрын
People never consider the air bags are rubber. They perish over time. Most common failure I hear on these are airbags
@hellswindstaff912 ай бұрын
Still have my 2006 3.0i with a 6 speed manual. It gives a ton of trouble oil pan leaks broken driveshaft worn carrier bearing broken rear coil springs and broken evaporator. When she's in great shape she runs amazing I've done 10 hours straight on a road trip easily
@andylaws42472 ай бұрын
Great vehicles! Will make for some great KZread content. Harry Metcalfe, Jeremy Clarkson, Mat from High Peak Autos, and Iain Tyrrell also can't be wrong with their L322s!
@dodgycurry2 ай бұрын
What’s happened to your instagram Harry?
@carsandcustard2 ай бұрын
Having some issues with the two step verification! Should be back on within 3-4 days.
@shermarslight2 ай бұрын
I’ve just got a 2001 s turbo with 240k kms for 1000€, as a previous owner of 2006 impreza STI , 2018 forester, right after this vid, i just cannot wait to go for a drive when it arrives :)
@carsandcustard2 ай бұрын
Fantastic, enjoy it!
@advantagemarine73052 ай бұрын
I have a 2006 3.0i Msport with a manual gearbox and no sunroof, has the factory subwoofer, I bought it as a back up car, I daily drive a Land Rover Discovery 4 on the farm and my wife drives my old Touareg 4.2 V8 tdi R line. I can honestly say the old X3 is the most fun to drive, 180,000 miles and no squeaks or rattles. I had two X3s before but both autos, I knew they were good cars but the manual gearbox makes it feel like a completely different car. I feel the same as you about them, I wanted something that was fun to drive but I needed something practical with four wheel drive that I could chuck the dogs in the back and cope with Swedish winters if the D4 is down waiting for parts, also as a weekend car that is clean, my D4 gets disgusting and smells of wet dogs! I looked at Audi Quattros, Foresters etc but this one popped up and I snapped it up, one owner car. You just can´t find anything better for the money, the original X5 looks really dated but I think the X3, especially in Msport, has actually got better looking with age, it still gets some admiring glances, it´s in a really nice blue colour, I forget the name but it´s stunning. Great car and I love driving it on a B road.
@TraderAbe12 ай бұрын
Great review, I just purchased 2007 BMW X3 3.0. Previously I owned 2000 BMW 328i and 2003 BMW X5. Currently I own 2004 BMW 530i and 2013 BMW M535i.
@Luton-Mick3 ай бұрын
DPF? The OM648 powered cars are Euro 4 so no Greta gremlin box was fitted.
@JSDesignHK3 ай бұрын
The RR badge on the rear bumper is incorrect, and added later.
@PJF56Ай бұрын
Same with the badges on the C pillars.
@h4ksxx3 ай бұрын
It's probably survived and done this mileage because it's tuned and deleted. Else it probably would have died of carbon cake a long time ago
@andrewthacker1143 ай бұрын
Interesting clip, roll not good. Interesting about MOT
@ChicagoItalian3 ай бұрын
Sorry, purist here…and as a custodian on my tenth Bentley Turbo R - nothing replaces the six and three quarter V8. BMW and Volkswagen intervention…no thank you…..
@carsandcustard3 ай бұрын
Fair opinion!
@matthewbacon57343 ай бұрын
Luvlay Brummay accent my friend.
@sumi73663 ай бұрын
Still waiting for more W211 Brabus videos!
@nigel.w3 ай бұрын
I agree with you. I'm normally more of a Bentley man. And I think the new Rolls' are, indeed, a bit new money. But there's something about the Seraph that's just...right. I think I actually prefer it over the Arnage, too.
@liitleman50203 ай бұрын
I think the first x3 are the best , even the Shape of them
@0asis20073 ай бұрын
Great video and a very comprehensive overview of the interesting history behind these two brands… I knew bits of the story but not all the detail that you’ve provided. Thank you for sharing! :))
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Great to watch. I’m getting a new white mild hybrid soon, really looking forward to it!
I got the life of me cannot find a 1.9tdi 4motion Passat! Been looking for the last year
The history lesson is boring!
Yeah, no more history lessons going forward!
Nice review… totally get your points. Found a special one locally and after seeing your thoughts we are off to drive it this morning…. It’s for my 17 year old daughter of course….. but I have to be collected from the pub in it. 😊
Hope all went well! Thanks for watching 👍
Great cars got two
11:47....was Sweep with you?
I currently have a 1.2 Lounge, and I bought it because its cheap to run and maintain. The economy being the way it is I needed to save money so its helping me do that, plus its 60s styling makes it more fun to drive. Most cars today look like featureless electric shavers so its nice to have something a little different 🤷♂️
Agree with all of this and I enjoyed your review. I absolutely love my 2008 1.4 Sport which I’ve owned since 2010. Loves to be thrashed, looks pretty, sounds good, nicely weighted steering (with Sport mode engaged) and brings on smiles with every drive. Without doubt the most reliable car I’ve ever owned and I even find it comfortable on long journeys, cruising on the motorway and dual carriageway in 6th gear. Mine hasn’t let me down in 14 years, even with lapses in the maintenance schedule in recent years. Will not sell it, even though it’s a little used garage queen nowadays.
fucking pijamas Redneck
Got one. Every time. It's simply fantastic!
Are the harsh ride claims really true? I never test drove this but larger BMWs tend to be smooth.
It is true. They improved the ride on the LCI cars, but the M-Sport suspension is still very harsh. The best bet for ride quality would be a later SE with some smaller wheels.
@@carsandcustard Oh okay; What about the newer ones? Like 2016 and newer? Ever test driven those?
My man i hardly understand your English
In the US we got the 1.4 made in Mexico which didn't help. The engine is great. We had a Natural Aspirated engine from 2012-2014 100HP, the Turbo model in 2013 ~120 HP. Abarth ~160 HP, not the same as in the UK. They are slow at take off, but on the Highway they can do 80-100 MPH like nothing.
Where are you ppl getting these Rovers for so fuckin cheap- when I look them up on Craigslist they are still going for WAY OVER 6/7/8k in dollars which is way more than 3k pounds. KZread BS
BMW KİNG BMW POWER 👑
Almost 10 years later and still in love with this lil tank.
Last real Rolls Royce in my opinion
I’ve owned 15 Rolls-Royce’s including a Silver Seraph. These are great driving cars and they are seriously underrated by the pundits.
Well done presentation of the car. Thank you.
Kind words, thank you!
Got 2 M57’s 1 330d m sport manual e46 vert and a 530d m sport manual e60 So yeah you could say I like them
Talk a glass eye to sleep you! 😂🫤
Yes,sir I want this
Do you have any tips what to look for I’m going to look at a 2005 x3 2.0d msport to buy tonight it has 160k on the clock it’s pretty cheap thought it’s worth asking any in put would be appreciated
Try to buy one without the panoramic roof. Check to see if the timing chain has been done. Make sure the tyres are matching, as they’re quite sensitive to mismatched ones, especially if it’s a staggered set up.
@@carsandcustard cheers mate it doesn’t have the sunroof and timing chain was done in 2022
Well I'm sold, perfect buying guide actually. I liked the looks, but would not have expected this car to be any reliable!
Thanks!
The American non-turbo FIAT 500s are all the same, regardless whether it's a Sport, Pop, or Gucci. They get all the turbo engine cooling features internally without the turbo. 101 hp. MultiAir, 16 valve cylinder head. Non-turbo intake and exhaust manifolds, & a higher compression set of pistons (10.8 vs. 9.8 turbo) are the only changes.
So basically youve got an abarth engine without the turbo ive got an abarth and it suits my purposes perfectly only down side was the security but i fixed that 😮
Awesome! I had a disklok on mine. Would love another 😅
So ,is it for sale ?
Bought my s turbo for 700 euro 9 years ago ,at 170.000 miles she never let me down ,fuel economy is not great but it's cheaper to run than financed new car,and yes all s turbos came with LSD ,sure best way to check is jack the car up and spin the rear wheels,one thing I can't understand is mine came with red spark plug leads while yours are black
Tint the windows for God's sake 😅
Good lad, hang in there. Best car in the world.
Anti freeze is antifreeze all that colour stuff is nonsense. I think you did right thing getting all the work done. Probably go a year or two now with very little to do. Although you did get ripped off lol
Those front air strutts are £170 and should only be 2 hour labour max? These specialists you want to avoidm those strutts are very easy to replace too. Yours been older doesnt have the more expensive VDS strutt does it?
Beautiful car, wish we had these where I live. Some are starting to import the jdm forester s/tb but so far I’ve only seen one in Hawaii and it’s selling for $9K USD at the moment. Hoping I can own it one day if the price is right.
People never consider the air bags are rubber. They perish over time. Most common failure I hear on these are airbags
Still have my 2006 3.0i with a 6 speed manual. It gives a ton of trouble oil pan leaks broken driveshaft worn carrier bearing broken rear coil springs and broken evaporator. When she's in great shape she runs amazing I've done 10 hours straight on a road trip easily
Great vehicles! Will make for some great KZread content. Harry Metcalfe, Jeremy Clarkson, Mat from High Peak Autos, and Iain Tyrrell also can't be wrong with their L322s!
What’s happened to your instagram Harry?
Having some issues with the two step verification! Should be back on within 3-4 days.
I’ve just got a 2001 s turbo with 240k kms for 1000€, as a previous owner of 2006 impreza STI , 2018 forester, right after this vid, i just cannot wait to go for a drive when it arrives :)
Fantastic, enjoy it!
I have a 2006 3.0i Msport with a manual gearbox and no sunroof, has the factory subwoofer, I bought it as a back up car, I daily drive a Land Rover Discovery 4 on the farm and my wife drives my old Touareg 4.2 V8 tdi R line. I can honestly say the old X3 is the most fun to drive, 180,000 miles and no squeaks or rattles. I had two X3s before but both autos, I knew they were good cars but the manual gearbox makes it feel like a completely different car. I feel the same as you about them, I wanted something that was fun to drive but I needed something practical with four wheel drive that I could chuck the dogs in the back and cope with Swedish winters if the D4 is down waiting for parts, also as a weekend car that is clean, my D4 gets disgusting and smells of wet dogs! I looked at Audi Quattros, Foresters etc but this one popped up and I snapped it up, one owner car. You just can´t find anything better for the money, the original X5 looks really dated but I think the X3, especially in Msport, has actually got better looking with age, it still gets some admiring glances, it´s in a really nice blue colour, I forget the name but it´s stunning. Great car and I love driving it on a B road.
Great review, I just purchased 2007 BMW X3 3.0. Previously I owned 2000 BMW 328i and 2003 BMW X5. Currently I own 2004 BMW 530i and 2013 BMW M535i.
DPF? The OM648 powered cars are Euro 4 so no Greta gremlin box was fitted.
The RR badge on the rear bumper is incorrect, and added later.
Same with the badges on the C pillars.
It's probably survived and done this mileage because it's tuned and deleted. Else it probably would have died of carbon cake a long time ago
Interesting clip, roll not good. Interesting about MOT
Sorry, purist here…and as a custodian on my tenth Bentley Turbo R - nothing replaces the six and three quarter V8. BMW and Volkswagen intervention…no thank you…..
Fair opinion!
Luvlay Brummay accent my friend.
Still waiting for more W211 Brabus videos!
I agree with you. I'm normally more of a Bentley man. And I think the new Rolls' are, indeed, a bit new money. But there's something about the Seraph that's just...right. I think I actually prefer it over the Arnage, too.
I think the first x3 are the best , even the Shape of them
Great video and a very comprehensive overview of the interesting history behind these two brands… I knew bits of the story but not all the detail that you’ve provided. Thank you for sharing! :))
Thanks for watching!