There's not much to talk about in terms of running costs when the car has only done measly 30K miles. Now when it's done 130K - it's a different story.
@CarMadDad
9 ай бұрын
Could say the same for any car 😂
@DestroyerOfLiberals
9 ай бұрын
@@CarMadDadI I only said that because this particular model has some major flaws. For instance, if front drive shaft goes while driving - it has been known to destroy the engine or transmission/transfer case. That's a five figure repair bill.
@CarMadDad
9 ай бұрын
Noted chappy - cheers 👌
@rottafantti9711
3 ай бұрын
@@DestroyerOfLiberalsI have the X5 40e F15 and the whole engine just blew up. The repair estimate is 14 000€ needs a whole new engine and some other parts
@DestroyerOfLiberals
3 ай бұрын
@@rottafantti9711 That's unfortunate. But at the same time - you have the shitty 2L turbocharged engine that is well known to suck - there was a class action suit against it and everything. I for instance have the N57 diesel which is considered one of the best engines BMW ever made, so there's that. Bottom line - always do your research before purchasing.
@Scotford_Maconochie
3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2017 X5 xDrive35i M Sport with the 3.0 petrol and I really love it. Bought with 38k mi now with 56k mi and I had ZERO issues other than regular maintenance.
@CarMadDad
3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear chappy
@fahimhussain1105
3 жыл бұрын
Great review mate. Just picked up an x5 40d with a lot of toys and extras. Can't wait for it. Really looking forward to owning one for a few years with a growing family, think it will serve me well as the kids grow!
@CarMadDad
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a solid purchase and worthy work horse chappy - enjoy x
@anxhopanxho1399
4 ай бұрын
Just bought one , give us some tips !
@donthateinnovate1239
3 ай бұрын
Best review. I liked that you showed how it sounds and drives
@CarMadDad
3 ай бұрын
Great feedback - cheers
@god084
14 күн бұрын
Sold me! Think I’ll go pick one up today 😅
@CarMadDad
13 күн бұрын
Enjoy
@PetrolheadTours
3 жыл бұрын
Another great video - and your production skills are clearly getting better and better too. Look forward to a video on the new one 😀
@CarMadDad
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers lads - yes coming soon along with some other exciting projects 👀
@curriesteven69
3 жыл бұрын
There are 2 cars BMW Make that tick all the boxes that are required, the 3 series touring and the BMW X5! I would say both are the best in their class
@CarMadDad
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers for your thoughts and view Steve - appreciated ☝️👍😌
@deanroy9420
Жыл бұрын
Don’t forget to try any 5 Series Sedan as well because I believe this is the best car ever created!
@sasikanthsasidharan6272
3 жыл бұрын
Incredible review mate.I bought an X540D- 17plate recently and totally echo the pluses you just mentioned.. feels like I did a review of the car!! Absolutely Loved the review/ feedback from your own experience in last 3 yrs I hope your replacement was worked out well !!
@CarMadDad
3 жыл бұрын
Very kind of you buddy - appreciated 👏🏼
@kangzta1
2 жыл бұрын
great video! Just picked up a 50i, the petrol v8. These cars really do drive great. And also, congrats on your new IX!
@CarMadDad
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers chappy (although the iX isn’t mine 😂)
@Rambo9700
3 жыл бұрын
You and I have the same taste in cars. Around 2 years ago I commented on your BMW640D ownership. Last year I traded it in for a BMW X5 exactly the same colour as this. Love it but its costing me money with a few issues lately.
@CarMadDad
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like we must do chappy. Sorry to hear about the issues you’ve had. What were they???
@Rambo9700
3 жыл бұрын
@@CarMadDad just before Xmas last year my sunroof jammed, thankfully it did close, BMW replaced the whole thing under warranty. Last month my Idrive kept rebooting, BMW said the whole unit needs replacing at a cost of several thousands, I took it to a specialist who repaired the processor, it now gives me Apple CarPlay full screen just like the 2020 models. Last week the Prop Shaft on the front now needs replacing and is causing the car to vibrate under breaking and to top it off the sunroof lost compete power the other day, that’s still under warranty from last time.
@CarMadDad
3 жыл бұрын
Wow chap that’s a few issues Sorry to hear that - is the prop shaft covered under warranty too???
@Rambo9700
3 жыл бұрын
@@CarMadDad unfortunately not from BMW. However from the dealership it should be. Will ring tomorrow. 🤞🏻
@CarMadDad
3 жыл бұрын
@@Rambo9700 fingers crossed Chappy
@David-ju5ci
2 жыл бұрын
Great video this would be a good car to buy I just sold my X3/40d looking at the new X5/45 as a replacement looking forward to seeing your new car health to enjoy.
@CarMadDad
2 жыл бұрын
Should have a video on the replacement in Jan choppy 👍
@mbrofc
Жыл бұрын
I have a white same spec 40d here in Australia. My only issue was rear air suspension sagging I replaced them extremely easy to do for about £100 $200 dollar’s Australian. This car is deceptively quick, I have driven it form Brisbane to Melbourne and back 2000 + miles other than a 50d it’s my first choice for this trip.
@CarMadDad
Жыл бұрын
Cheers for the view from the upside down fella 👌
@nuriusta8294
2 жыл бұрын
you are happy to buy some extra trousers :)) thanks for the fun review
@CarMadDad
2 жыл бұрын
👌
@michaelbrooks9462
2 жыл бұрын
So these can be converted to 7 seats. There’s a mounting bracket’s in the rear that you add and to can take off the rear pillars for the belt mounts. And replace the rear floor door with the smaller one. And you have to get the beefy shocks. For the rear. Other then that not to hard. I took apart my rear cargo area to make sure. Going to cost me around 2k usd to do everything and with parts.
@CarMadDad
2 жыл бұрын
Useful to know chappy - cheers
@geoffW1997
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. I have don’t 37k miles over 5 years ownership with no issue at all. Mine is 7 seater version, purely for family. I agree with you that the fuel economy isn’t great and each refill costs me £120. The one downside is the run flat tyres of which the ride is very harsh.
@CarMadDad
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the view and comments - yeah agree with the tyres but they have also driven home home on a dark cold night and so always stuck with them after that 😆
@user-el2zj3pw5r
2 жыл бұрын
And whats stopping from replacing to normal tyres for better ride quality
@rumruumm
9 ай бұрын
@@user-el2zj3pw5rrun flat tires are for cars that don’t come with a spare. So in case if you have a blow out, you’re still able to drive for 50 miles at 50-60mph. I’d rather get regular tires, and either keep a spare tire in the trunk, or get that kit with adhesive plugs, and a mini compressor that’s not bigger than a woman’s purse. Tuck it away and off you go 😊
@Scala598
3 жыл бұрын
How to replace a very good turbo diesel engine....add 3 more turbos 🤣 Looking forward to your thoughts on the replacement 👍🏻
@CarMadDad
3 жыл бұрын
Seemed logical at the time 😆😊😆😊😆 Yes will get this up for some initial thoughts soon...
@ioannisstavrou2677
3 жыл бұрын
X5 40d is one of the world best Diesel engine ever. By the way 40d & 50d have the same exactly engine. 50d has 3 turbo while 40d has 2. The number of turbos doesn’t mean anything. If you want you can upgrade turbos to a tougher one. 40d is a very economical car because of high torque. 50d not so economic. But always a diesel car will be the most economic in regards to petrol, hybrid/electric and petrol. It’s not only about consumption on paper. Diesel gives free miles I repeat because of torque. Well you have and the sport option in case you like speed. What I don’t like: you don’t feel the speed at all!! It drives extremely quick and you have the feeling like: nothing is happening!! Outside you can hear a nice strong sound but inside you just hear silence. Lastly plastics are just crap 💩 But most of the cars have noisy cheaply plastics rather than durable ones
@SamofMalaysia
9 ай бұрын
Great review mate!
@CarMadDad
9 ай бұрын
Thanks a ton!
@KayDeeDuiker
3 жыл бұрын
If you get an x5. Make sure it's diesel
@CarMadDad
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@Christian6AT
3 жыл бұрын
Nice video! Such a cool thing 👍
@CarMadDad
3 жыл бұрын
It really is!
@timdb505
3 жыл бұрын
Nice review - been thinking of getting one - but the muddy trousers and the other half could be a killer!! Not sure how I should broach that one - football shin pads worn outside the trousers on the back of the legs is going to be a big trend in 2021 I hear................ :)
@CarMadDad
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers for the view and comment Tim. I THINK you can get side steps - that would cure it (but I’m not sure about the look)... thinking about it 🤔 shin pads it is!!! 😆
@rscholey85
3 жыл бұрын
Hope your doing a review update of your suspension on your m2 too 😂
@CarMadDad
3 жыл бұрын
Soon chappy - soon!
@amylaurenhepworth9379
2 жыл бұрын
Great review. Thanks so much. Been debating between a F15 40d and a 40i. So many 40ds on market, love the torque but just not sure whether its a wise choice with diesels being so demonised and what will happen nearer to the 2030 deadline. Still can’t decide but this has helped.
@CarMadDad
2 жыл бұрын
No worries Amy 👌
@sammyg805
2 жыл бұрын
Hi , lovely review , what car did you get in replacement ? Thanks
@CarMadDad
2 жыл бұрын
Hi there 🙋♂️ We initially swapped for the new X5 however have quite literally just jumped into a Tesla Model Y
@sammyg805
2 жыл бұрын
@@CarMadDad oh niceeeee!! Thanks for the response. I quite fancy the new x5 but can only afford the f15 so your review inspires me to go for it.. how is the Tesla compared to the bmw ? You think you could do a review on that at some point 🙏
@CarMadDad
2 жыл бұрын
@@sammyg805 i WOULD SAY THAT IN HINDSIGHT BOTH MY WIFE AND i PREFERRED THE MODEL IN THIS FILM.Bang for buck i dont feel as though the new car "stepped up" enough! Hopefully that will help with your decision making. Tesla Video to follow for sure!
@Iamahumanehuman
3 жыл бұрын
Hey! Thank you for the review. What was the millage it had when you bought it?
@CarMadDad
3 жыл бұрын
We had it as an ex demo chap. Guessing but approx 5k
@fitafter5020
3 жыл бұрын
Looking for a good holiday touring car as we like to tour the west country, what are these like loaded with people, luggage, up and down steep twisty and hilly roads? Its a big ask of any car...
@CarMadDad
3 жыл бұрын
You haven’t listed anything there that I feel it couldn’t cope with easily chap ☝️
@manuelmikewa388
2 жыл бұрын
How's the M sport suspension? I always hear that's it's really stiff and uncomfortable, which is a put off honestly. Great review!
@CarMadDad
2 жыл бұрын
Hi there 👋 This model came on air suspension It was fantastic - rate it highly Very comfortable
@TazBo-wd2ig
5 ай бұрын
Hi, we do a lot of short journeys do we need to clear the dpf monthly with the 40d?
@CarMadDad
5 ай бұрын
I would always recommend a good “clear out” as often as you can 👌
@hdhdhhehe6709
8 ай бұрын
It’s not the first 3 years ppl are worried about… its the 5+ year mark
@CarMadDad
8 ай бұрын
Obviously this wasn’t my experience - I filmed what I could 👍
@aerotus888
2 жыл бұрын
Great review! What was the replacement and did you review it yet?
@CarMadDad
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Barry New X5 M50d Review being shot later this month 👍
@aerotus888
2 жыл бұрын
@@CarMadDad So was the M50d a huge improvement on the 40d?
@ElCarboon
Жыл бұрын
@@CarMadDadcant find the video?
@eddy45686
3 жыл бұрын
What was the replacement. Not sure anything comes close…. X7 or new X5
@CarMadDad
3 жыл бұрын
Ended up with a new X5 chap - like you say struggled to replace at all quite frankly
@eddy45686
3 жыл бұрын
@@CarMadDad Can you review the new one at some point? How does it improve over the F15. I have the E70 thinking of upgrade to F15 but mines only done 80k and looks fab, Done lots of mods like tints, wraps and black wheels on alpine white car.
@CarMadDad
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah dude it’s in the pipeline - hopefully September 😃
@raydonferrari1
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, looking at a 16 plate 40d with 34,000 miles on it anything i should look for and what kind of mpg do you get? Thank you
@CarMadDad
2 жыл бұрын
Hi there No obvious areas (might refer to forums there tbh) but should be a good example for year and mileage - BMW service history always a good one in my book. We were getting mid 30s but car was used as a school run vehicle mostly (3 mile round trip) 😂
@architecturehappy
3 жыл бұрын
What are you replacing it with? Was it a lease?
@CarMadDad
2 жыл бұрын
To be seen on the channel soon 👀
@glennmartin5457
Жыл бұрын
how have you managed to get apple car play working as i have been told its not an option on my 2018 f15 ?
@CarMadDad
Жыл бұрын
Had it retro fitted and coded into the car chap. Are you UK based?
@glennmartin5457
Жыл бұрын
@@CarMadDad yes i am does impact the warranty ?
@CarMadDad
Жыл бұрын
@@glennmartin5457 Not that I am aware of chap - however I would suggest checking this with your warranty provider as I am certainly no expert in this area.
@glennmartin5457
Жыл бұрын
@@CarMadDad i will do, i own the car outright so should be ok, can you recommend anywhere to have it fitted ?
@CarMadDad
Жыл бұрын
Where are you based? I used a guy in birmgham (DDCoded)
@marcusskyfall
11 ай бұрын
Did you ever make a follow up with the replacement of this csr??
@CarMadDad
11 ай бұрын
Sort of 😂 Tesla video - Range Rover video incoming
@davidappleby9399
3 жыл бұрын
What did you replace it with?
@CarMadDad
3 жыл бұрын
Ahhh... to be revealed soon 🔜
@charlieboylol527
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve got a 2009 3.0 diesel sport ,im thinking of getting a newer one what would you recommend either the 3.0 d or the 4.0d Thanks
@CarMadDad
2 жыл бұрын
Depends what you are looking for chap If it’s for long distance and heavy load I’d take the 4.0 However having driven the 3.0 I can’t say it felt lacking for “light duties”
@idhammunirmohd1029
11 ай бұрын
Hi, does it seat 3 medium build adults comfortably in the rear?
@CarMadDad
11 ай бұрын
For short to medium distances yes however X6 does this better!
@SK-bx3mp
2 жыл бұрын
Hey buddy whats a mpg 40d. I am picking mine on friday need advice.
@CarMadDad
2 жыл бұрын
Help me out buddy… not too sure what your asking 🤔?!?!
@raydonferrari1
2 жыл бұрын
@@CarMadDad think he means what mpg do you get around town and motorway on this mate
@CarMadDad
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers ☝️ Round town mid 20’s Motorway high 30’s if pushing on Easily mid 40s going steady
@meteora8888
Жыл бұрын
3yrs 32000 mike's isn't exactly long term I think
@CarMadDad
Жыл бұрын
It is for me! 😂
@martoncsollak3537
2 жыл бұрын
What’s the engine code on the x40d?
@CarMadDad
2 жыл бұрын
F15
@waeleb6106
Жыл бұрын
M50d xdrive more powerful
@CarMadDad
Жыл бұрын
Better spec as standard too
@faheemismail4712
Жыл бұрын
You haven't owned a Volvo XC90. R Design.
@CarMadDad
Жыл бұрын
No I haven’t
@TazBo-wd2ig
5 ай бұрын
Who would a Volvo has too many connections to Israel.
@Medea007
3 жыл бұрын
Is she seeing anyone?
@CarMadDad
3 жыл бұрын
You e lost me chap???
@Ryan-kd8oo
3 жыл бұрын
Made in America. Might as well buy a Ford...
@CarMadDad
3 жыл бұрын
If you say so Ryan
@mrdjbrand
2 жыл бұрын
What did you replace it with?
@CarMadDad
2 жыл бұрын
New X5
@mrdjbrand
2 жыл бұрын
@@CarMadDad If that’s not an endorsement then I’m not sure what is! I would love to find a deal on an F15 X5 but in the current market they seem really pricey. it’s tempting to hold a couple of years to see if they drop a few thousand.
@CarMadDad
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah might be a good shout chap We had the M50d but on reflection a 40d or 45e would have been more suitable 😂
@CJ-sw7mr
Жыл бұрын
Stumbled on this video as we’re looking at the F15 X5 as our family car. Appreciate your opinions. Presume this was at a time when you had your M2c? I’m also an M2c owner, so a good setup for his and her car?
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