2017 BMW 540i xDrive: - Full review, 1/4 mile, and more!

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  • Опубліковано 2 жов 2024

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  • @JulianValentini
    @JulianValentini 3 роки тому +4

    Good choice, would also go for this instead the 550 in your situation. Hyped to see it getting modded.

    • @LowBoostFilms
      @LowBoostFilms  3 роки тому

      Thanks! If I didn’t have a bunch of other cars I probably would’ve gotten the M550i, But this keeps the payment down so I can even get some other toys

  • @livinglegacy8429
    @livinglegacy8429 Рік тому +1

    when did the LCI dashboard come out?

  • @sunrise7937
    @sunrise7937 3 роки тому +2

    Bought my 2018 540i xDrive w/ 35K for $34K. I owned a 2010 528i M Sport (purchased in Germany) US spec…best bimmer I have driven.

  •  6 місяців тому

    Do you have videos on changing spark plugs in 2019 540i? I have the spark plugs now need a little direction.

    • @LowBoostFilms
      @LowBoostFilms  6 місяців тому

      I don’t but if you search for B-58 spark plug replacement, you might find something similar. I’m pretty sure they require a thin 14 mm socket that is a special order item to do the job.

  • @terinazular5656
    @terinazular5656 Місяць тому

    Looking at a 2017 540i rwd 100,000 miles $19k is that a good buy?

  • @efthimios
    @efthimios 3 роки тому +1

    Why would you do downpipes on a luxury barge like that sub 13s is amazing is do a s1 tune at most it’s the wife’s anyway lol

    • @LowBoostFilms
      @LowBoostFilms  3 роки тому

      If I do a DP it’ll be a high flow cat. She will hate the smell of a catless haha.

  • @bmwsincekid
    @bmwsincekid 3 роки тому +1

    M550is engine dies real quick!!! B58 bullet proof!

    • @LowBoostFilms
      @LowBoostFilms  3 роки тому +1

      Yea I’d rather have the b58 in that regard for sure!

    • @bmwsincekid
      @bmwsincekid 3 роки тому

      @@LowBoostFilms I wanted to buy one before corona came in Next year i buy one and spec it like this
      ibb.co/s2Np22Y
      ibb.co/7bXhcp4

  • @bluestonemetallic7
    @bluestonemetallic7 3 роки тому +1

    Over a year ago, I purchased my brand new fully-loaded 540i xDrive M-Sport and since working from home nowadays, my vehicle still has under 600 miles. Recently, I changed my exhaust system w/ aftermarket Remus cat-back system, upgraded a wider 20” forged wheels/tires package, and installed front splitter/rear deck spoiler/diffuser. In the process of getting MSS sport (adjustable) spring kit as I am interested in a firmer suspension while maintaining OEM ride height!!

    • @LowBoostFilms
      @LowBoostFilms  3 роки тому

      Nice! Yea these suspensions are not cheap to upgrade. I’d like to get 19s I just can’t find anything used. Might have to get new wheels.

    • @erich1308
      @erich1308 2 роки тому

      I have the MSS sport adjustable suspension on my 2018 540 M Sport and love it!

    • @billy300m
      @billy300m 10 місяців тому

      @@erich1308how do I find one I want to put 20inch wheels on my 540i x drive

  • @87fps36
    @87fps36 3 роки тому

    2017 BMW 540i xDrive //M Sport|72,323 Miles what do you think? Any advice is good advice !

  • @erich1308
    @erich1308 3 роки тому +2

    Beware of the V8's. Not as reliable as the inline 6!

  • @suhoops1620
    @suhoops1620 Рік тому

    looks like Burger is out of stock on the intake replacement filter, any other sources you have had experience with? I noticed your license plate with Burdick on it, are you in the central ny area?

    • @LowBoostFilms
      @LowBoostFilms  Рік тому

      I got it from there yea, but I live in Saratoga, NY

  • @dho
    @dho 3 роки тому

    love your taste in cars man, just browsed through a bunch of your videos. i've had my sole bimmer, my 135i, for about two years now and i've slowly been building up a small tool collection to work on my car myself. what do you feel like are the most essential tools you have? asking because i saw you have a quickjack which is $$ but i hear it's good. so far i have a basic jack, impact driver with a set of sae and metric sockets and bits and i'm thinking about that torque wrench you linked in one video. only been buying things as needed but always thinking about what tools i'll need next for future wrenching

    • @LowBoostFilms
      @LowBoostFilms  3 роки тому

      Check out my video on my QuickJacks they’re a great investment! My electric ratchet yes, a small impact gun and every size socket and ratchet wrenches as well. You’ll always accumulate over time as you need it.

  • @hazeqfiddyy4018
    @hazeqfiddyy4018 3 роки тому

    I have same car you have to get catted downpipes so ur wife don’t complain about smell go with AA and get a resonator delete

  • @Denise-lx6pf
    @Denise-lx6pf 8 місяців тому

    Great video Ken! I just watched this! Lots of views 👍 👍 Denise…

    • @LowBoostFilms
      @LowBoostFilms  8 місяців тому +1

      Thanks! Yea this one did well!

  • @martinbond461
    @martinbond461 3 роки тому

    This is my next car. I had an F30 335d stage 2 tuned to 389bhp and I miss it, but I sold it due to it not being big enough. This car ticks all boxes.

    • @LowBoostFilms
      @LowBoostFilms  3 роки тому +1

      This car is def a bigger and more comfortable car, doesn’t even drive like a big car either. It’s awesome.

    • @martinbond461
      @martinbond461 3 роки тому

      @@LowBoostFilms I had a 2014 530d touring se back in 2014. Lovely ride and much more spacious than the 3 series. This 540i looks absolutely perfect 😍

    • @LowBoostFilms
      @LowBoostFilms  3 роки тому

      You’re gonna love it

  • @Stevel_
    @Stevel_ 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the great review! Just got one "for my wife" also; she didn't know or care that it had the V6, just wanted a white/tan BMW. Win/win i'd say. First purchase will be the CAI for sure; thanks for the link, K&N (my usual go-to) doesn't make them for this model. Probably will leave it stock otherwise, except a low key tint in the back to keep the sun heat down for the kiddos.

    • @LowBoostFilms
      @LowBoostFilms  3 роки тому

      I’m right with you! It’s a great car. I will put a tune in this not yet though. I love the b58 engine. One of the best i6 ever made!

    • @Stevel_
      @Stevel_ 3 роки тому

      @@LowBoostFilms If you do wind up doing a tune; let us know the result and if it's worth the time/money to do so! Cheers and thanks again.

  • @terminator4974
    @terminator4974 2 роки тому

    Bought a black one yday so fucjing awesome

  • @suhoops1620
    @suhoops1620 Рік тому

    also i cannot find the link to the down pipe addition you mention in a video for the bmw, can you repost it so i can see exactly which one you used?
    thanks

    • @LowBoostFilms
      @LowBoostFilms  Рік тому

      You should be able to find yours on x-ph.com, use coupon code “Lowboost10” for a discount!

    • @suhoops1620
      @suhoops1620 Рік тому

      @@LowBoostFilms Got the page thanks, there are a few with different prices and all are catted. do you recall which you ended up getting?

    • @LowBoostFilms
      @LowBoostFilms  Рік тому

      @@suhoops1620 on my 540 I do not have a downpipe it’s stock. On my M235 I got a VRSF catless downpipe. Some places don’t want to sell those anymore so you may have to try eBay or something.

  • @Nuggetforever
    @Nuggetforever 3 роки тому

    Did yours come with the power tailgate option to close the trunk?

    • @LowBoostFilms
      @LowBoostFilms  3 роки тому +1

      It did not. This isn’t a loaded up car, it had all the options I cared about though. That would have been nice though.

  • @era.v
    @era.v Рік тому

    I cant wait to the ne 5 series 2024

  • @r.f464
    @r.f464 3 роки тому

    hey man nice video, what is your advice on getting this as a first car. Also, how has the reliability been? and is it good on gas

    • @LowBoostFilms
      @LowBoostFilms  3 роки тому

      Car has been flawless. I’m probably getting 30mpg on the highway. What kind of car are your looking for?

    • @r.f464
      @r.f464 3 роки тому

      @@LowBoostFilms any car that you could say can compete with the 540 but i also don’t want to be in the shop too much, a few times i dont mind

    • @LowBoostFilms
      @LowBoostFilms  3 роки тому +1

      540i is a great all around car. I love it.

  • @antmontero2003
    @antmontero2003 3 роки тому

    Low Boost, sir. If you do not mind me asking how many miles did you buy it with?

    • @LowBoostFilms
      @LowBoostFilms  3 роки тому +1

      It had 38k on it when I got it.

    • @antmontero2003
      @antmontero2003 3 роки тому

      @@LowBoostFilms thank you for the information. Love your channel. I drove a 2017 540i xDrive with 40K and fell in love. The dealer wants 36k OTD.

    • @LowBoostFilms
      @LowBoostFilms  3 роки тому

      That’s about what I got this one for. Certified pre owned

    • @87fps36
      @87fps36 3 роки тому

      Test drove a 2017 BMW 540i xDrive //M Sport with 72,323 Miles the dealership is asking for $30,000 so I’m assuming this would be a stupid purchase seeing I can get one with lower miles for a little bit more

    • @LowBoostFilms
      @LowBoostFilms  3 роки тому +1

      @@87fps36 that’s not a bad deal.

  • @jeffmurray395
    @jeffmurray395 3 роки тому

    Nice video! Have the same car and just a heads up. You need the full digital cluster (6WB) to get the Alpina gauges. You can get it retrofitted and coded.

    • @LowBoostFilms
      @LowBoostFilms  3 роки тому

      Thanks! Good to know, I probably will keep the dash as it is I like it a lot

    • @jeffmurray395
      @jeffmurray395 3 роки тому

      @@LowBoostFilms came from a 335i N55 e92 and absolutely love this car. I have a little one as well and it really is nice having that extra room! I hope you and your family enjoy it!

    • @LowBoostFilms
      @LowBoostFilms  3 роки тому

      Thanks! Yea it’s much better with a family

  • @Jaydee6.2
    @Jaydee6.2 3 роки тому

    I’m questioning this stock 1/4 time 🤔

    • @LowBoostFilms
      @LowBoostFilms  3 роки тому

      It was a COLD day. Pm me on ig I’ll show you the video

  • @Veyronp87
    @Veyronp87 3 роки тому

    i picked up a G30 540i M sport RWD! interested to see what you do and what i can do

    • @LowBoostFilms
      @LowBoostFilms  3 роки тому

      Awesome! Stay tuned! I’ll do reviews for each mod to see the difference

    • @DKIKDDKIKD
      @DKIKDDKIKD 3 роки тому

      Can you drift with youre 540i?
      I will buy a 540i, but can I drift with a 540i RWD?

    • @LowBoostFilms
      @LowBoostFilms  3 роки тому

      @@DKIKDDKIKD you can drift it rwd if it has an lsd. Idk about awd I doubt ot

  • @bernard4459
    @bernard4459 3 роки тому

    your channel is awesome please keep it up

  • @brianthiem9208
    @brianthiem9208 3 роки тому

    so what's the first mod for her

    • @LowBoostFilms
      @LowBoostFilms  3 роки тому +1

      Performance wise is going to be the burger motorsports Intake I’m pretty sure. Going to see if it actually makes the car faster from my baseline quarter mile pull

    • @brianthiem9208
      @brianthiem9208 3 роки тому

      @@LowBoostFilms nice man excited to see what you do
      cant wait to take pics this winter of her

    • @LowBoostFilms
      @LowBoostFilms  3 роки тому

      Yea it’s gonna be fun!

  • @aaronwiley139
    @aaronwiley139 3 роки тому

    Great video!

  • @nicholaswilson2921
    @nicholaswilson2921 3 роки тому

    Do they make Ls kits for 2016 -2017 5 series?

    • @LowBoostFilms
      @LowBoostFilms  3 роки тому

      Not that I’m aware of, my wife would be pissed hahaha