BMW X5 vs Merc GLE vs Lexus RX450h Review - Which one would Ciro buy?

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  • Опубліковано 10 гру 2024

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  • @m2ngwa89
    @m2ngwa89 12 днів тому +68

    so good to see Ciro back 😄 already laughing in the review 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @Mus-Doc
      @Mus-Doc 12 днів тому +1

      Ciro isn't funny. He tries to be like Jeremy Clarkson

    • @m2ngwa89
      @m2ngwa89 12 днів тому +2

      ​@@Mus-Doc I like his sense of humour

    • @radeberadebe8528
      @radeberadebe8528 12 днів тому

      You can say that again 😊

    • @Mus-Doc
      @Mus-Doc 12 днів тому

      @@m2ngwa89 good for you 👍

    • @BubblesTheCat1
      @BubblesTheCat1 12 днів тому +1

      No one can be like Jeremy Clarkson. His dry humour is very realistic. He made the original Top Gear legendary 😅

  • @Neevarshan_Naicker
    @Neevarshan_Naicker 12 днів тому +32

    I'm so happy Ciro is back! I missed him alot. His voice and sense of humour just brightens my day. Glad you're back Ciro!! Personally I'll take the Lexus, I love the look of it and its my favourite SUV in that category, It's like a Japanese version of a Tesla for me.

  • @harrys5013
    @harrys5013 7 днів тому +5

    I had the 2021 gle and now have a 2024 RX. Lexus is the clear winner if you care about reliability, cost of ownership, features and resale value.

  • @CharlesRanger4x4
    @CharlesRanger4x4 12 днів тому +31

    HOORAY!!! Ciro is back!

  • @m2ngwa89
    @m2ngwa89 12 днів тому +15

    A point of correction: The Lexus RX450h+ is a plug in hybrid which is not a traditional hybrid. You have the RX 350h which is also present in the range

  • @clibo1
    @clibo1 12 днів тому +25

    20:02 ribbed what? 👀 Welcome back Ciro 😊😊

  • @kuhlebungane167
    @kuhlebungane167 12 днів тому +28

    BMW X5 all day everyday I wouldn't even think twice about it

  • @ayrtonmichaque7214
    @ayrtonmichaque7214 12 днів тому +20

    Lexus all day, everyday.

    • @BubblesTheCat1
      @BubblesTheCat1 12 днів тому +4

      Definitely. Especially if you value your money 😊

  • @vaneshreenaicker7692
    @vaneshreenaicker7692 12 днів тому +19

    So good to see and hear Ciro's voice again. Did you guys also review the 3 budget car finalists?

    • @Carscoza
      @Carscoza  12 днів тому +4

      Thank you kindly. Yes Ciro filmed that category too. Coming soon!

    • @Neevarshan_Naicker
      @Neevarshan_Naicker 12 днів тому

      Thank's guys! I appreciate the response ❤ Loving this channel

    • @CiroDeSiena
      @CiroDeSiena 12 днів тому

      ​@@Neevarshan_Naickerthank you!

  • @SDav21
    @SDav21 12 днів тому +19

    This cobble stone test proved exactly what every other test of the GLE vs X5 says. The X5 handles better and deals much better with bumps making it actually more comfortable. They tuned their suspension marvelously and did not overcharge for it like Mercedes. In the meantime, the Merc FEELS comfortable on a smooth road because it creates the illusion by being floaty but its dampers are not able to rebound quickly enough when faced with harsher bumps in quick succession so they chose the easy cheap route and did not bother. That has been something Mercedes has been struggling with for a while. Then Merc has the audacity to charge more for its tractor 2 litre 4 cylinder diesel and poor suspension while the X5 costs less with a much better 3 litre 6 cylinder diesel with better suspension. I wish SA car journalists can just freaking rightly criticise Merc for obvious shortcoming so they can improve and give people better. Argh I am so irritated!!! Mercedes....get you sh@* together!!!!!

    • @Carscoza
      @Carscoza  12 днів тому +1

      Thanks for watching. Ciro did say the Merc was the worst car there, in his opinion, also, give our Merc EQE review a watch. However it's the one that gave him the feels! Let's see who the winner is next year in our #CarsAwards :)

    • @brianaluwani7642
      @brianaluwani7642 12 днів тому +3

      Take it easy fan boy, the most expensive stuff will always be the better one

    • @SDav21
      @SDav21 12 днів тому +1

      @brianaluwani7642 Haha. Funny how that just isn't true and how it was literally proven here. The most expensive one turns out to be the worst one. I've owned Mercs and their new ones are not up to standard for the price. If I keep fanboying over Merc like I used to they won't improve. Praising a bad product isn't going to help anyone nor will it push the industry forward. I more than anyone would love to see Mercedes get back to their glory days. Now they inflate prices and cut costs for higher profits and you can see evidence of it with all their new cars.

    • @crimescenemagnifier1262
      @crimescenemagnifier1262 11 днів тому +1

      Not really my guy.. Trust me when a car is developed they test the vehicle in every road conditions.. They even have dedicated tracks for every road conditions. The engineers do their work but it's the customer and the dealerships that do the final specifications for every car.. This where a lot of corners are cut to make pricing competitive. You can bring another gle and it could excel on those conditions. To BMW's credit though, you always no what to expect, it's not that spec dependent.

  • @siphelelesayineti
    @siphelelesayineti 12 днів тому +12

    Welcome back Ciro 🎉

  • @drconfirmed347
    @drconfirmed347 12 днів тому +7

    Lexus really has that value of money going for it.

  • @waterangola
    @waterangola 12 днів тому +13

    LEXUS Wins!!!! More technology most reliable and more value for the money...

    • @Ilikepie18855
      @Ilikepie18855 6 днів тому

      More comfortable, more durable, and cheaper to maintain.

    • @MrWhatauchever
      @MrWhatauchever 4 дні тому

      Lower brand appeal, smaller car, feels less premium. Size wise it sits between X3 and X5.

  • @riazshaik1773
    @riazshaik1773 12 днів тому +9

    Ciro owns a Merc ❤his a Merc fan boy
    As for me, I love speed, so I will go with the BMW ❤

    • @farhaanwilliams2012
      @farhaanwilliams2012 12 днів тому

      And an E39 M5…

    • @lionelmitchell7967
      @lionelmitchell7967 6 днів тому

      Hi bud. Ciro might love this Benz, but don't forget that owns quite a few BMWs including an E39 and E60 M5 among others.

  • @songezoshongwe9874
    @songezoshongwe9874 12 днів тому +5

    Reliability, value for money, excellent resale value, low risk and premium. Lexus.

  • @dukeletong9823
    @dukeletong9823 12 днів тому +6

    Ciro's reviews are my reason for subscribing

  • @thandilemasiza8289
    @thandilemasiza8289 12 днів тому +5

    I'd take the Lexus ❤

  • @nurullah5845
    @nurullah5845 9 днів тому +2

    *LEXUS all day for reliability, quality, looks, comfort and resale value, how can you go wrong?*

  • @tshepo1799
    @tshepo1799 12 днів тому +5

    Welcome back Ciro ! You were missed

  • @KevinVanderMerwe-n8d
    @KevinVanderMerwe-n8d 12 днів тому +6

    We need more of Cirooooo!

  • @_Katlego
    @_Katlego 12 днів тому +7

    You've been missed Ciro!

  • @Strngbd
    @Strngbd 12 днів тому +15

    CIRO IS BACK!!!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳

  • @moviescorner266
    @moviescorner266 12 днів тому +2

    I watched the video just because I saw your picture 📸 Welcome back 🙏🏻

  • @nickwills6042
    @nickwills6042 12 днів тому +3

    Ciro's still alive?? Great to see him again

  • @zaidpatel4792
    @zaidpatel4792 9 днів тому +1

    Happy to see Ciro back. I sure most of his fans missed not seeing his honest Joe approach.

  • @kyleleroux812
    @kyleleroux812 12 днів тому +1

    So good to have Ciro back. Small thing though, the GLE300d is R1.7mill before options. The GLE450d is R1.9mill before options.

  • @like4jhuan
    @like4jhuan 12 днів тому +3

    Welcome back Ciro miss you man 💪🏼 thank for a awesome review

  • @gerriepretorius8978
    @gerriepretorius8978 12 днів тому +6

    So good to see Ciro. First video I watched on the channel in ages. So happy not to see Jacob. Love the Lexus!

  • @JaunDuPreez-f2w
    @JaunDuPreez-f2w 4 дні тому

    I absolutely love the way my Rx450h drives, yes even the e-CVT as well as the fact that its still a little bit under the radar. Those who know, know

  • @khutjomaputla10
    @khutjomaputla10 12 днів тому +9

    Nice seeing Ciro again

    • @BubblesTheCat1
      @BubblesTheCat1 12 днів тому +2

      Yeah, it is. He's a bit bigger, but as professional as always😅👍🏻🙋🏼‍♂️

  • @ntshembomashaba2937
    @ntshembomashaba2937 11 днів тому +1

    Ciro, i love your reviews, especially your jokes. gets me giggling all the time

  • @joshuatlhapisang2571
    @joshuatlhapisang2571 12 днів тому +3

    Yaaay finally, Ciro's back.

  • @kooskotze
    @kooskotze 5 днів тому

    If running costs and maintenance costs after warranty and service plan expiry are factors, the Lexus is the one to go for.
    No alternator,. turbo starter motor, glow plugs or v-belts. No injector failure to worry about. The brake pads and disks last 3 times longer than the non-hybrids.
    The planitary gears e-cvt is the most reliable transmission BY FAR.

  • @zimazilecallista
    @zimazilecallista 12 днів тому +1

    Ciro is back🥳🥳 yay! Love his reviews

  • @Dk-hu4xb
    @Dk-hu4xb 12 днів тому +13

    Lexus is definitely the most reliable of those

    • @R.I100
      @R.I100 12 днів тому +4

      Not everyone wants to drive a boring car. If the BMW has the 30d engine they super reliable.

    • @Dk-hu4xb
      @Dk-hu4xb 12 днів тому +1

      @R.I100 what's special about the 30d engine may I ask

    • @JohnGuidetti751
      @JohnGuidetti751 12 днів тому +1

      @@Dk-hu4xbThe torque. 30d pulls like a train there’s still the 40d too. Reliability has a lot to do with how something is maintained from new.

    • @BubblesTheCat1
      @BubblesTheCat1 12 днів тому +8

      Apart from reliability, the Lexus will hold its resale value 10x better than the Germans. After 8 to 10 years, you won't be able to give the BMW away, and you'll get very little for the Merc. The Lexus will still be like new. That's the big difference between these cars.

    • @JohnGuidetti751
      @JohnGuidetti751 12 днів тому +1

      @@BubblesTheCat1 Don’t kid yourself like that “Lexus will be like new” with an outdated hybrid system even in 2024. There is first gen X5’s & ML’s still on the road still 24 years later they have their fan base .The reality is someone looking for a X5/GLE won’t be looking at a Lexus RX and vice versa.

  • @saeedgamiet1256
    @saeedgamiet1256 12 днів тому +2

    which rx is it that you are driving? Because you stated that it's a traditional self charging hybrid, but you listed it in the video as a the RX450h+ which is the plug in hybrid version. The RX350h is the traditional hybrid.

  • @Nikx450
    @Nikx450 12 днів тому +2

    Unless you’re looking at g wagons, bentaygas or even a high spec cayennes the X5 is the only answer.

  • @Mstshepana90
    @Mstshepana90 12 днів тому +2

    Clean sweep for the Bimma , the X5 is beast of a cae

  • @theunisjansenvanrensburg5835
    @theunisjansenvanrensburg5835 10 днів тому +1

    Ciro, please don't divorce us again. The other reviews have been great, but we need you too.

  • @The_Flower_Enhle
    @The_Flower_Enhle 12 днів тому +2

    Ciro is back po po pooooooo🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @nhlanhlamagagula7467
    @nhlanhlamagagula7467 12 днів тому +5

    Welcome back Ciro.....your choice not so good...the Merc is expensive yet lacks in all departments its not value for zaka..
    I hope the reward goes to X5 its all rounder package

  • @Frag6977
    @Frag6977 12 днів тому +3

    Hey welcome back...thank goodness, now we can have great reviews again

  • @sompisiphinda1417
    @sompisiphinda1417 12 днів тому +2

    ONLY PRAMS ACCOUNT😅😅That was a very interesting challenge. I would go with a GLE in this case. This after I took a test drive in it recently and I was blown away completely by how it drives.

    • @Carscoza
      @Carscoza  12 днів тому

      Only Prams is gonna be huge!

  • @luthermahoney5867
    @luthermahoney5867 12 днів тому +6

    BMW X5 all day everyday!

  • @sibusisozulu2388
    @sibusisozulu2388 12 днів тому

    6:19 That something is Merc’s gift to it’s customers, they’ve been adding the feature free of charge in the last 10 years or so.

  • @hwleitner2009
    @hwleitner2009 12 днів тому +2

    The 450 h is a plug in hybrid. Ecvt not belt driven

  • @laytonpmasuku4633
    @laytonpmasuku4633 12 днів тому +1

    X5 all the way ❤

  • @Zwesh_3
    @Zwesh_3 12 днів тому +2

    Cirro dankie maan😂😂😂😂😂

  • @000T00b
    @000T00b 12 днів тому +1

    I see Ciro. I click to watch.

  • @its_kay_08
    @its_kay_08 9 днів тому

    “OnlyPrams account” 🤣this is why I missed Ciro, he’s got a sense of humour like no other car journalist I know.

  • @continuousstruggle6809
    @continuousstruggle6809 12 днів тому +2

    Ciro, we missed you...

  • @treasurem2491
    @treasurem2491 12 днів тому +1

    THE X5 is industry leading and its by a mile.

  • @leratomotsumi7090
    @leratomotsumi7090 12 днів тому +1

    The prodigal son returns.

  • @PanosStamatopoulos-k6j
    @PanosStamatopoulos-k6j 11 днів тому

    I'm a Lexus RX owner, but I mainly bought the car for its reliability. Out of these 3, Beemer wins hands down.

  • @octopusmendez5742
    @octopusmendez5742 11 днів тому +1

    BIMMER ALWAYS A 💯

  • @dimekoza
    @dimekoza 12 днів тому +1

    Isn't the 450h a plug-in and the 350h a standard hybrid?! And where did you get the 400Nm figure from? Toyota doesn't state that anywhere...

  • @andilegitywa3579
    @andilegitywa3579 4 години тому

    Guy's, please recommend the Best & Strong Bakkie?

  • @memo313media
    @memo313media 12 днів тому

    The luxury & the drive in the BMW is best, the reality in Lexus is to die for but eCVT will forever make a not so great experience

  • @PEACEOUTXX1
    @PEACEOUTXX1 12 днів тому +5

    X5 looks the best and is the best performance wise and mpg. No clue why u said the benz u would take .. sounds like a biased fanboy when u cant give a single reason as to why.

  • @ozemsadventureofrandomstuf252
    @ozemsadventureofrandomstuf252 12 днів тому

    Awesome Ciro. Very tough when you spending that kind of money hey. Personally il take the Lexus it most probably will outlast the other two and will spend the least time in a workshop 🤪🤓

  • @brucekendall52
    @brucekendall52 12 днів тому +3

    BMW for me.

  • @Blessing-fs4vj
    @Blessing-fs4vj 12 днів тому +4

    For me the Beamer all day everyday

  • @dyl_nnn
    @dyl_nnn 12 днів тому +1

    BMW X5 and RX450h if it didnt have cvt 🔥🔥❤❤

    • @SDav21
      @SDav21 12 днів тому +2

      It isn't really a conventional CVT but 2 motor generators that alter their speed to create cvt-like gear ratios. It is actually a planetary gear set connected between 2 motor generators.

  • @yissibiiyte
    @yissibiiyte 12 днів тому +10

    I never used to like Lexus, but nowadays the German interiors are so cheap that I'm starting to change my mind.

    • @JohnGuidetti751
      @JohnGuidetti751 12 днів тому +2

      X5 interior ain’t cheap it’s night and day difference better than the RX

    • @Sergesedd22
      @Sergesedd22 12 днів тому +1

      ​@@JohnGuidetti751 exactly

    • @biafo4541
      @biafo4541 12 днів тому

      Yeah, the germans are skimping on the materials

    • @BubblesTheCat1
      @BubblesTheCat1 12 днів тому

      Jissi-bite saying something positive about a Toyota or Lexus? It's probably going to snow in Cape Town tomorrow 🤔

    • @yissibiiyte
      @yissibiiyte 12 днів тому +1

      @BubblesTheCat1 didn't know my hate-speech was so prominent

  • @Keitumetsemulaudzi
    @Keitumetsemulaudzi 12 днів тому +2

    bmw !!!❤‍🔥

  • @seanfenwick
    @seanfenwick 11 днів тому +1

    Until you have owned a Lexus you just won’t get it. Lexus all day for long term ownership. But that BMW is very top drawer.

    • @Ilikepie18855
      @Ilikepie18855 6 днів тому

      100%! Never ever considered a Lexus , until i bought one for wife….. ride is so good, we changed all the bmw , merc into Lexus.

  • @robieross5844
    @robieross5844 12 днів тому +1

    Mr Hellooo, is backkk..

  • @KOBBuys-bz3bl
    @KOBBuys-bz3bl 5 днів тому

    X5❤

  • @RTR_RRoomes73
    @RTR_RRoomes73 12 днів тому

    I have a 2023 45e and the only thing I like about the facelift vergion is the power output. I do not like the new Infotainment system or the dash display

  • @gordenmohlala
    @gordenmohlala 12 днів тому +1

    I’ll buy the Lexus for longevity.
    Of course you’ll take the merc. You like fancy stuff 😂

  • @sanelesabela3602
    @sanelesabela3602 12 днів тому +2

    Ciro....YAY🎉

  • @adriansava3746
    @adriansava3746 11 днів тому

    Very nice comparison and video, congrats!
    One suggestion: why don't you compare identical engines BMW and Merc? Why you chose 3l diesel BMW to compare with a 2l diesel GLE? Not a fair comparison. Maybe you should chose a GLE 450d instead

    • @Carscoza
      @Carscoza  10 днів тому

      Hi there, this is mostly determined by price point. Thanks for watching!

  • @sandiledinga6553
    @sandiledinga6553 23 години тому

    X5 anyday

  • @AmzK
    @AmzK 12 днів тому

    Are you adjusting the adaptive dampers?

  • @bobs_sa8480
    @bobs_sa8480 8 днів тому

    Outrageous prices tbh, 200-300k too much each of them. That GLE - R2million and you have bezels like a gen 1 iPad from 15yrs ago.
    Of the 3 tho, x5 is the obvious winner for me.

  • @siyandamthembu218
    @siyandamthembu218 12 днів тому +1

    CIRO! CIRO! CIRO! 🎉🎊

  • @Joe-Bl4ck
    @Joe-Bl4ck 12 днів тому +2

    Ciro!!!!!!! WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN!!! WHY HAVE YOU LEFT US!!!!!!!!! COME BACK!!!!!

    • @BubblesTheCat1
      @BubblesTheCat1 12 днів тому

      My guess is he's in management now. Editor, or editors deputy 🤔

    • @Carscoza
      @Carscoza  12 днів тому +1

      He's back! He took a break for health reasons but he's back on his feet. He never left Cars.co.za :)

  • @YamaOma_Kunda
    @YamaOma_Kunda 12 днів тому

    Merc GLE does it for me

  • @deonnel1410
    @deonnel1410 11 днів тому +1

    Mercedes Benz All Day Long.

  • @Ilikepie18855
    @Ilikepie18855 6 днів тому

    Lexus for me, family had many bmw,Audi, Mercedes, Lexus, Infiniti , Peugeot, Renault, gwm, and only Lexus are still standing . Lexus all the way

  • @SDav21
    @SDav21 12 днів тому +2

    The GLE interior quality is next level awful for a car at this price also proven by the rattling on that cobble stone test. It is easily the worst car here. And the ride is so unsettled even with air suspension. It constantly fidgets about when larger wheels are fitted. Something that almost every other carmaker has managed to overcome when fitting large wheels apart from Mercedes. This was exactly proven with that cobble stone test. It is like Mercedes stopped testing their cars that way. It really is not good at all. What an irritating brand that I used to love so much for their engineering prowess. They are now just different levels of bad at over inflated prices. There is no reason for it to cost more than the other 2.

  • @watchmedicine7747
    @watchmedicine7747 10 днів тому

    Has the x5 hybrid not reached there ?

  • @zulu-k2r
    @zulu-k2r 12 днів тому

    These 2 forever 🔥🔥😂

  • @bhekigiven6477
    @bhekigiven6477 12 днів тому

    This year can we give Isuzu a Chance to win. It has been holding it's third best selling

  • @tristanhall5971
    @tristanhall5971 12 днів тому

    No test of the middle seat?

  • @46483434
    @46483434 12 днів тому +1

    Ciro!!!!!!!!!!

  • @tashingadekune9141
    @tashingadekune9141 5 днів тому

    Mercedes Benz GLE is the king . Perfect all rounder

  • @yassergulamo3302
    @yassergulamo3302 11 днів тому +1

    Ciro males the review more interesting

  • @Stormnorm123
    @Stormnorm123 12 днів тому

    😂 looks around the cabin for that noise 😂

  • @omolemontsimane2488
    @omolemontsimane2488 12 днів тому +1

    I'm the 2nd🎉

  • @Sergesedd22
    @Sergesedd22 12 днів тому +6

    X5 has already won many awards. Have been named the best SUV. X5 is the best car there out of all 3, but you chose MB? Lol, ok. I see why i haven't subscribed

    • @biafo4541
      @biafo4541 12 днів тому

      It is after all genesis when it comes to SUVs that can't offroad. The others are always following behind

    • @Carscoza
      @Carscoza  12 днів тому

      Thanks for watching. It's Ciro's opinion and perhaps the judges will see it differently.

    • @biafo4541
      @biafo4541 12 днів тому

      @@Carscoza Ciros opinion is the gospel 😆

  • @tumeloharold9175
    @tumeloharold9175 4 дні тому

    This presenter guy is so good and very funny.
    I would go for the lexus if is my own money.
    But if the company is buying for me. Then definitely the Mercedes...
    it just has more presence.
    The BMW is okay, but I have never pictured my self in a BMW. Or owning one and it has nothing do to with the price.
    For example, Eclass station wagon over the 5 series station wagon.
    This has nothing to do with the speed or price. It just goes back to the old saying. They are two cars in the world 🌎, Mercedes and the others.
    Please keep this guy on the show. his my comedian without trying to be, and omg did he just say broken condom 😅😅.

    • @Carscoza
      @Carscoza  3 дні тому

      Thanks so much for the comment. If you enjoyed this presenter, you're in luck...He's made about 500 videos for this channel over the last 10 years, that should keep you entertained for a while :) His name is Ciro De Siena, he actually started this channel in 2014.

  • @sheldzeeking640
    @sheldzeeking640 12 днів тому +1

    YES!! This video was VERY Confusing 😭😭😭😭😂😂😂

    • @Carscoza
      @Carscoza  12 днів тому +2

      We have immediately fired Ciro for confusing us!

    • @TheCitizn
      @TheCitizn 12 днів тому

      😅​@@Carscoza

    • @sheldzeeking640
      @sheldzeeking640 11 днів тому

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣Noooooooo. Re-Hire Ciro and double his salary IMMEDIATELY 😭😭😭. Give him a chance. He's out of practice 😅😅🤣❤️

  • @MarksPcstyleGeya
    @MarksPcstyleGeya 8 днів тому

    love BMW no metter what sporty luxary 🥰😍

  • @boirampai7404
    @boirampai7404 12 днів тому

    Land Rover defender missing, sells around the same price and probably just as comfortable as maybe that Merc.

  • @mvubu6823
    @mvubu6823 12 днів тому +1

    2 year warranty in 2 million car.
    The 3 prong can fk right off. I cannot understand why anyone would do business with them

  • @CarGeek360
    @CarGeek360 12 днів тому +2

    The X5 is the only one of these three that is worth the money

  • @cebondlebe2771
    @cebondlebe2771 12 днів тому +2

    I'm the 1st🎉

  • @Thulebeez
    @Thulebeez 11 днів тому +1

    I would take the Lexus RX500h not the 450h+

    • @Ilikepie18855
      @Ilikepie18855 6 днів тому +1

      Was wondering the same….. RX500h has 2.4L turbo, more hp. Still only around R1.7M+-. Still cheaper

    • @Thulebeez
      @Thulebeez 6 днів тому

      @ exactly

  • @Boschie143
    @Boschie143 12 днів тому

    CIIRROOOOOO!! YAAASSS