You Won’t Buy This Gen BMW After Watching This! Fixing My Cheap X6 For A Quick Flip Was A Disaster!

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@jonasbennett9237 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@jacobpeterson628 Ай бұрын

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

@craigquann Ай бұрын

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

@Quattro_Joe Ай бұрын

That would fuckin infuriate me.

@nismomike3182 Ай бұрын

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

@erichill262 Ай бұрын

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

@dannotwalruslarkin9324 Ай бұрын

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

@drprdcts 27 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 26 күн бұрын

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

@MikeHarris1984 Ай бұрын

"She runs good guys" famous last words.

@bsqrdmbetse Ай бұрын

😅😂

@GBlaque Ай бұрын

Hilarious

@XcoolcoolbeansbeansX Ай 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.

@antoinepageau8336 Ай бұрын

BMW, the ultimate KZfaqr 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 29 күн бұрын

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

@BradBartram Ай бұрын

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.

@thepoolsheriff_TX Ай бұрын

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

@FYMASMD Ай бұрын

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. 🤙🏻

@AFatOcelot Ай бұрын

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 😂🙏🏽

@robertwikander5914 Ай бұрын

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.

@brarautorepairs Ай бұрын

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😂

@k20z3keith7 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

Times 6 how much money you need to put in it

@grad0n Ай бұрын

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

@dai_505 Ай бұрын

That first guy didnt want to do anytjing with that engine. Hes full of it.

@JoesGoldenGarage Ай бұрын

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

@mentals555 Ай бұрын

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.

@corywagner8541 Ай бұрын

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

@245bryce Ай бұрын

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?"

@TheFukmookthe Ай бұрын

Absolutely love how thorough you are when working on your cars

@JStryker7 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@bikeman1x11 27 күн бұрын

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

@WildDigger Ай бұрын

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 26 күн бұрын

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

@jeffrey88888 Ай бұрын

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.

@madmike6942 Ай бұрын

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. 🚙

@ethannicosia979 Ай бұрын

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

@mentals555 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@LegitStreetCars Ай бұрын

@chrisadamson8082 Ай бұрын

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

@rossbats 26 күн бұрын

That faded front badge is killing me man

@erraticengineering2487 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

So unreliable

@chyka2011 Ай бұрын

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.

@dammitcarl1082 Ай бұрын

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 23 күн бұрын

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

@DarkRider2k3 Ай бұрын

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.

@mrnicktoyou Ай бұрын

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

@jeffreythompson1866 Ай бұрын

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!! 🫶🏻🙏🏻

@bubaa1218 Ай бұрын

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

@danhard8440 Ай бұрын

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

@Endy5_Still_Alive Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@Glenngabriel1 Ай бұрын

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

@Far2hip Ай бұрын

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.

@Thee1Muffin Ай бұрын

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 😂

@JohnDoan-iu7sm Ай бұрын

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!

@Glenngabriel1 Ай бұрын

ITS SATURDAY! I look forward to this all week 😂

@danhard8440 Ай бұрын

ya my top 3 are this Sleeperdude and Diesel Creek

@jwhuffandpuff Ай бұрын

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.

@Nexiteee Ай бұрын

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.

@ekal27 Ай бұрын

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

@brucemitchell5637 Ай бұрын

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 😂

@DaleDenton Ай бұрын

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.

@hamsterox9216 Ай бұрын

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

@chrismason6857 Ай бұрын

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

@LegitStreetCars Ай бұрын

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

@xxvjvxx Ай бұрын

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

@schmoe67 Ай бұрын

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.

@malbers35 Ай бұрын

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😢

@yeahitskimmel Ай бұрын

Finally Saturday morning can officially start

@LegitStreetCars Ай бұрын

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

@danhard8440 Ай бұрын

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

@FINELINEVAN Ай бұрын

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

@thecman26 Ай бұрын

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

@fks-pv8il Ай бұрын

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!

@No-one-7 Ай бұрын

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

@sibbolo9204 Ай бұрын

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

@ngrinshift4383 Ай бұрын

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.

@kingchris447 Ай бұрын

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

@user-tu6fq1yd8i Ай бұрын

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

@iRyanBarnes Ай бұрын

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!

@BallTickler420 24 күн бұрын

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!

@ahmedsuliman2265 Ай бұрын

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

@RedneckTipsByScott Ай бұрын

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

@DomBounty Ай бұрын

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.

@norah7324 Ай бұрын

best car to engine swap and modify

@MBZXZ Ай бұрын

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

@Lowpanther Ай бұрын

Try a rubber wheel for emblem adhesive. Game changer

@ericsherwood7423 10 күн бұрын

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.

@jtome84-91 Ай бұрын

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 .

@EdwinC-xp8mk Ай бұрын

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

@SMRM320 Ай бұрын

wait a minute.. did anyone else notice the Ford Raptor at 52:41 , just me or is that a Turbo sticking out the engine bay and some shiny intercooler piping 🤔🤔

@mylesjones1771 14 күн бұрын

I like the way you get messed up cars and make them look flawless. You should name it "Sweet Cherry"

@VanisleNSX Ай бұрын

Hey Giesbrecht, the willow tree is going to get trunk rot near the base as the dirt is up much too high. The original hole should be deep and the top of the soil should be right around where the tree starts to flare out towards the root system.

@mohammadremeity5884 Ай бұрын

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 😅

@jessemas27 Ай бұрын

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.

@mikemcvay2965 Ай бұрын

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

@joeylopezphd Ай бұрын

I will say I think BMW’s are some of the best YT content generators. I realize now my channel is where it is because I sold my 2007 e92 3.35 while it was still under warranty🤣

@warpspeedracer Ай бұрын

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

@eldonsmith808 Ай бұрын

I have a 650ix GC with an n63tu. The ones after 2014 are the ones that you want.

@indetailcarcaresolutions3770 Ай бұрын

FYI Alex. Are you aware that an identical Grand National (never available here in Australia) was a star of the show ‘Life” starring Damian Lewis. Only 2 season due to the Hollywood writers strike, but very much a worthwhile watch. He eventually gives it away to a girl in traffic, but he does get it back in later episodes. It looks to be the exact twin of your car! Lloyd

@darrenwilliamson7944 Ай бұрын

JUST traded my Mercedes s550 w221 with the m278 biturbo engine TODAY for this reason......BLEEEEEEEEEDING money!! This video gave me flashbacks!!🤪🤪🤪🤡. Oil wicking up the wiring harness from the camshaft solenoids and crankshaft solenoids all the way to the ECU was a common problem.

@fisephalnoxt 29 күн бұрын

what year was your W221, I heard they are solid, mostly the 2008 to 2011 before the twin turbos.

@sifodyas1987 Ай бұрын

Your troubleshooting skills are unmatched. So fun to watch.

@biglefty08 Ай бұрын

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!

@hawkinsjd11 Ай бұрын

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.

@thesaltlifemanshow5522 Ай бұрын

On a side note brotha ya those lights look a bit better but you really need to do a 3 step wet sand then polish and finish off with an actual uv for headlights. Highly recommend it. This being said. I'd sell that junk and get yourself a Benz gle or GLC coupe.. I have a 2017 gle coupe and it gets so many compliments. The only issue I've had is the master brake system was leaking around the plastic container. Other then that it's great

@mgdfx8331 Ай бұрын

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.

@evanscott1892 Ай бұрын

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.

@daniellopez5197 16 күн бұрын

No front plates in indiana, no food tax, low taxes, you dont have to pay the city for parking, low gas prices and much more here in Indiana

@grantmccarron3963 29 күн бұрын

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!

@zacharymartin4102 Ай бұрын

Love how Alex calls Bmw service back and talks to someone else and they give him the info no problem.I new that other guy was talkin bs 😆.

@Jueen_ Ай бұрын

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

@worldclassautomotive7494 Ай бұрын

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???