Ain't gunna lie the first 2 minutes had me thinking "This white dude sounds professionaland knowledgeable I'm gunna watch this". Then I saw you were black and I was like OH OKAY IM LISTENING 🤣 Great video man, high quality and informative. Hopefully on my way to purchase an LCI 2008 tomorrow.
Lol! Meeeeeee toooooo! I've had my e60 535i xdrive for quite a few years now, so today (after seeing that my subscribed to channels had no new content) I just decided to cue up e60 specific content on my TV and let em run on auto play while I do other things. And, when I glanced up to give an Amen to the commentary I saw this Brotha and exclaimed, "HOLUP, NOW!" which brought my Mom and Sister running to see what was sooo impressive on UA-cam. My e60 is well maintained and the workers at 2 BMW certified shops I utilize enjoy driving my 2010 535i xdrive e60 even though its still stock...coz, I'm waiting on the plastic things to break before I replace them with upgrades. But, my low mileage e60 hasn't popped any plastic except for the Mickey Mouse flange which I upgraded to aluminum, and my impatience may win out over necessity unlike I had planned. I hope this UA-camR begin to upgrade so we can take that journey together. I liked, commented and subscribed.
I'm the proud second-owner of a 2008 535xi for over 9 years now and I've never felt bored driving it. To this day, the car feels "new" to me, and the experience never dulls away. 186,000 km and still going strong. Part of the fun of owning an E60 535i comes from having the N54 platform at your fingertips and the immense power it brings to the table with the right tweaks. The E60 is not for everyone: it has its share of problems, but they're predictable and solvable. When my CPO warranty finished 5 years ago, I decided to get my hands dirty and maintain the car myself. At the time, I had zero mechanical experience and never knew how to do an oil change. Fast forward to today, I finished changing the solenoids, mechatronic sleeve and valve gaskets in my transmission over the weekend -- it shifts so good now.
@@nurousek123 It's not difficult, but rather time consuming the first time you do it. The annoying part is filling the transmission with oil (at the end of the job) as you will have to warm up the car, keep it lifted & leveled, and repeatedly go under to pump fresh fluid through a tiny hole. My 2008 535xi has a ZF 6HP21X.
I always thought this car got to much hate, nice to see a guy who gets it:) I think its one of the best locking 5 series, and and it is as you say, take care of it and it will treat you just fine.
Ayyyye E60 535i squad up ✊🏼✊🏼 I think you and I have the same spec, except mine is Monaco Blue It's my second car, and first loan at 19, and people always ask if "I'm driving dad's car" 😂 She's a beast
Sucks they have so many issues with the injectors. Looking st buying a 2010 535i right now that has the dreaded injector fail. Bmw should be giving them out for free since it's such a horrible design
Just got my 2008 535i 96k miles mint condition about a month ago I’m in love!! This things a beast and everyday I’m learning something new about the Features in this thing man Euro engineering built different people can’t believe this is 2008.
You will enjoy it. Mine is getting a full overhaul these next few weekends. New turbos, o2 sensors, suspension parts, oil change etc. Just take care of it, do the regular maintenance and you're blessed!
@@strongarmdrives9796 thanks brother, I already started basic maintenance changing fluids but man getting to the break fluid res was harder than i thought lol i also did new Oil filter/change for maintenance so far. i also just ordered gloss black kidney grill and already installed blacked out side markers yesterday.
so far Shes perfect Lci 535i Platinum grey metallic. Next i plan on getting a tune up or maybe just change the spark plugs on my own depends whats cheaper.
E60 gang!! Such a beautiful car. Mine is a non Msport 535 and its 12 years old and still looks better than most cars. Gonna go down as a classic design
i picked up mine two months ago and im loving it seriously! a muffler delete with the sound deadening is amazing and it has good power thats very usable as well especially in the mountains even on lowpros how my 535 is setup. so comfortable and very nice car cant go wrong with it.
I bought mine for 3800, 140000 miles. I’ve never driven a car like it before. No leaks , sounds quite. Torque, the interior quality. I have no regrets at all if it breaks down today. But I’ll fix it. If you’re not a car enthusiast, it’s not for you. That’s why he’s saying it is a drivers car
Everything you said are facts. I have the E60 535Xi for the past 2 years and it's extremely reliable and classy ... I'm about to have it repainted after the winter because i really dont think I'd ever sell this car .. at least no time soon .. even if I buy another (which I plan to), I'm keeping this car for business .... It's the ultimate business classy looking car trust me!
What beautiful car. I got a 2008 E60 535D with the M pack. Best car i've ever owned. Just did a remap and im pushing around 360hp and 500+ lb-ft of torque. Maybe one day o would like to get a 535i but its very rare to find one in Europe
I got one a 08 535i a couple of weeks ago 1 owner used to be owned by a elderly woman and this car was is great shape with only 77k on it for $8,500 at a car lot in Dallas, Tx 👍👍👍
I’ve got a 2004 530i. I didn’t realize all the little differences in the interior. I’m looking to buy a 535i as my daughter will inherit the 530i next year. Thanks for the video. Best of luck with your channel.
Strongarm Drives I have several. Lol. Just got mine. 2010 535xi m pkg. Exellent running condition. I want to tune but I’m on the fence... Also, what were you saying about just plugging in obd to your phone? Was that an app?
I have a 2008 535i, one owner with 65k purchased about 3 years ago (now 2024) I had to make up for some lack of useage that reveals issues (little old lady from Pasadena stuff) . The oil filter housing gasket has to be replaced, can cause serious damage if neglected. The valve cover gasket with the pricey plastic cover and replace the coils and plugs while this is open is 2k, and had to be done after longer use. The oil pan gasket can be delayed unless really leaky but is 1k. In my case the alternator replacement came up after year 2, at $1,300 , which is pricey for an alternator for sure! However, I purchased for under 10k USD, and realistically you have to budget another 8k or more for repair and mainttenance for 2 years. However, then the car is relatively reliable until another plastic part fails, LOlL . But- the driving dynamics are impressive and as Host Strongarm suggests the interior is very high quality. if you learn how to use the power to weight and vehicle dynamics you will still love it, despite the crappy original gaskets (WTF vs Toyota?) Repairs are expensive, but this is a European performance auto. Mine's not worth much, so I definitely continue to enjoy and and am planning to pick up a second AWD Toyota, Honda, or Subaru so I can appreciate the ability to use a second vehicle as an alternative. God bless you, ahmen!
I'm saving up to get one of those, I got an e90 328 I love it but with the 5 series I can drive Uber black plus the turbos and endless power train upgrades. I grew to love the strange look of it too lol I like it better then the new 535.
Great review! I have a 2010 535i m sport. I absolutely love it. I did have to change the oil filter/oil cooler gasket when I first bought it. If they do leak, it leaks on the serpentine belt and your belt WILL slip off. Also I had a brand new valve cover installed. That will give you a new gasket as well as pcv valve. I’ve put about 12-13000 miles on it since and no issues. My car is stock and it with the right weather. It will spin tires at 100mph going from 5th to 6th gear. It’s a beast.
I am at a cross road with mine, I bought mine in 2015 with 86k and I am in the second owner and right now I have 112k on it, but I had to move across country for work last year and drove it from point A to point B little over 2000 miles and it was a smooth drive the whole way, well I moved from the Seattle area to a backwoods place in Louisiana and I got my oil change one day and started getting limp mode and throwing VANOS codes so for 6 months I went back and forth replacing parts and sensors trying to fix it on my own because the nearest dealership was an hour and half away so I started looking a new ( and by new I mean used) BMWs and found a lot of good deals, well finally I decided to take it to the dealership come to find out when I got the oil changed they threw away the plastic filter that is in the middle of the oil filter, which was causing all the problems, so I now I am wanting a new BMW, but now that I have this girl back on the road I am really enjoying driving her, everything he says about this spot on, so now its put 5K towards and new BMW or drop 5K in performance parts in my 535i?
I personally would keep her. I've driven a lot of the newer BMW's and none of them makes me want to give up my 535. Except the f90 M5, but that's out my price range.
I've had great outcomes with both of my used E61's. I started off with a 2006 530xit (natually aspirated) which was well maintained and loved so much, that I bought a 2008 535xit (twin turbo) which was impeccably maintained and upgraded. I don't see myself parting with either one because how great of an experience I've had and still am having. Sticking to the routine maintenance is all that you need in having longevity in any car. Sorry to ramble and brag but I totally agree with this video.
Nice review,...I picked up a 2010 535xi Sport,...my new project car! I have done the following: MHD Stage 1 Wired the Exhaust Flap Open! This will make it purr like BMWs from the '80s Installed e60 M5 Rear Swaybar (...get this)! Planned mods: Larger FMIC, Muffler with sound, DICs,...Charge Pipe,...MHD Stage 2. Edit #1: If you have the "Logic 7" system in your car,...you are very lucky,..as it's normally reserved for the M5! Edit #2: Forgot to mention,....will be adding e60 M5 wheels and lowering the ride height a bit soon!
Nice man charge pipe is absolutely necessary if ur running any extra boost but I've got a jb4, charge pipe and dcis and run 50% e85 and honestly can't ask for much more power only thing I'm doing soon Is downpipes
@@zorok649 it’s very reliable, i have an 08 535i as well, it’s actually considered one of bmw’s best engines, this car drives like a dream, especially when driving sports mode
Not exaggerating, a car dealer has just been contacted and dealt with because of this video. Paid the deposits already after a test drive. Hook us up with your social media man, will definitely send you some shots of the car. I'm excited as hell!
Make sure all the maintenance is taken care of. All gaskets, try to get the car on a lift and check underneath. If you can try and get all service records. The car is still treating me well, still turns heads, and has been very reliable.
Just make sure all maintenance is done. If you can get a bmw specific scanner to scan codes that would be great. Also check the underbody for oil leaks
@@strongarmdrives9796 e90 or F30 ? , i like e90 handling it got one of the best steering feeling , would like to renew with F30 340i it got B58 engine and you can get 500hp with minimal changes and tuning ,
I own a 2008 535i m sport addition Lci same as this .. weird thing is mine dont have that front bumper.. it came with lowered stock suspension which makes the sickest turns @ fast speed look like cake .. has the peddle shifters on steering wheel and same shift knob .. currently have 140,000 miles on it .. got it about 3 years ago with 70,000 ... I believe that's around the time BMW loose there warranty. Didn't need to do many mods, well I couldn't afford I guess after all the mechanical issues. All I did as soon as I got it was 20" rims instead of those 18 inch and changed out the angle eyes bulb to hid bulbs that come with ballast. Repairs are many but worth it ..
LOL as a 2010 e60 535i owner it’s wild irresponsible to say the car is reliable if you take care of it. Transmission issues to turbos to water pump to leaky oil gaskets to HPFP all having short life spans this for sure makes the car unreliable. It’s quite easy to spend 7-10k in maintenance in a short time with this car. Keep it a buck my guy!
I have a 2010 535 and it has been reliable. Every BMW has leaky valve cover gaskets, oil pan gasket leaks and oil housing gaskets leaks. These are common in the N55 also. I had the fuel injectors and HPFP done under warranty. If you are going to the dealer for all repairs, maybe you will pay 7-10k but have never come close to that amount with mine
Good review. I own a 2008 e60 sport pkg in jet black. Only noise I hear is from the run flats. I changed to non run flats,and it was much more quiet. Then I changed back, because I don't want to change a tire. QUESTION: I want to go with 19" wheels and keep staggered . Don't understand what ofset will work. My understanding is the lower the number the beter for looks. All I can find are 30mm offset. does anyone know if this ofset will work ? Thanks. Also I an a Cerakote applicator, so I plan to change the color to a gunmetal and burnt bronze and coat the rims, rotors and calipers.
+BimmerM5e39 I agree to an extent. But with simple mods the 535 is actually faster than the M5 has more torque and is alot cheaper to maintain. In Canada you can't get a well maintained e60 M5 for less than 20-25k
I own a 2005 530i and love it. I was wondering if you knew of a way that you can remove annoying chime sounds. Right now I have a burned out Angel eye parking light and both my license plate lights as well. I plan to get both items taken care of asap, but the idrive constantly brings up chimes for both items when I start up the car and it is very annoying. So how can I completely silence the chimes?
I want to ad that when buying a bmw And the seller is asking $9000 for an 08 535i don’t low ball the guy with will you take $4500? Specially if he replaced the water pump, high pressure pump etc...
Great video! But if you buy the wrong e60 model you might as well cut a deep hole in your pocket! Do your research folks. By the way, the most controversial BMW is the e65!
Chris bangle did not design this car but yea i own a e60 530d and yea best car ive ever had and very powerful droped my friends 08 subaru wrx lol and yea myne also has the logic 7 surround sound system amazing pure quality and yea my car has 307000km on the clock and its still going without problems
I’m actually bought to buy one brother seeing this made me really consider and I owned 6 and they were all great to me except the 745 2003 terrible man just terrible
I think that comes with the sport version, I have the base version and mine is similar, I don't have the sport button, but I can slide mine to the left and be in sport mode and shift manually
Change gaskets. I've had some minor oil leaks. I change out the gaskets as soon as I notice it. I only have had to do this once. It definitely is a weak point with most BMW'S
The engine is reliable, but it needs regular maintenance to keep it healthy. The supporting components that make up the N54 platform are easy to diagnose and repair when failures do occur. The E6x/E9x N54/N55 ecosystem are very much alike, so there's plenty of information and data out there that can help anyone carry out their own maintenance & repairs if they wish to do so. In terms of costs, parts & repairs will always be higher than American or Japanese cars, but ultimately the expenses are relative. The most common maintenance tasks are changing injectors (index 12), spark plugs, and ignitions coils. If you tune your car, you will have to change these more frequently. Oil changes are every 25,000 km, but best to do in-betweens. Most predictable failures that can be considered "wear and tear" are oil leaks from the oil-cooler housing, valve cover & oil pan (all 3 requiring gasket changes, cheap fixes); transmission solenoids, mechatronic sleeves and valve gaskets ($$$); etc. One-time failures: HPFP (last part revision solves it for good, under warranty); CCC infotainment head-unit (change to a CIC instead), wastegates (rattles) & turbos (if you push them hard with a tune!); vacuum boost lines will crack due to age but cheap to replace. Failures that WILL 100% occur every X miles: electric water pump (on my 2nd one! $$)
Most unreliable car ever that's why their so cheap nobody wants them a friend of mine buy one of this 4 years ago and he had to replace both turbos a head gasket also the car have electric issues he said last bmw in his life lol
Ain't gunna lie the first 2 minutes had me thinking "This white dude sounds professionaland knowledgeable I'm gunna watch this". Then I saw you were black and I was like OH OKAY IM LISTENING 🤣 Great video man, high quality and informative. Hopefully on my way to purchase an LCI 2008 tomorrow.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Appreciate it brother. Make sure you bring protool or mhd to scan
Facts 😂😂😂😂😂
Lol! Meeeeeee toooooo!
I've had my e60 535i xdrive for quite a few years now, so today (after seeing that my subscribed to channels had no new content) I just decided to cue up e60 specific content on my TV and let em run on auto play while I do other things. And, when I glanced up to give an Amen to the commentary I saw this Brotha and exclaimed, "HOLUP, NOW!" which brought my Mom and Sister running to see what was sooo impressive on UA-cam.
My e60 is well maintained and the workers at 2 BMW certified shops I utilize enjoy driving my 2010 535i xdrive e60 even though its still stock...coz, I'm waiting on the plastic things to break before I replace them with upgrades. But, my low mileage e60 hasn't popped any plastic except for the Mickey Mouse flange which I upgraded to aluminum, and my impatience may win out over necessity unlike I had planned.
I hope this UA-camR begin to upgrade so we can take that journey together.
I liked, commented and subscribed.
I thought he were white too😂
I'm the proud second-owner of a 2008 535xi for over 9 years now and I've never felt bored driving it. To this day, the car feels "new" to me, and the experience never dulls away. 186,000 km and still going strong. Part of the fun of owning an E60 535i comes from having the N54 platform at your fingertips and the immense power it brings to the table with the right tweaks.
The E60 is not for everyone: it has its share of problems, but they're predictable and solvable. When my CPO warranty finished 5 years ago, I decided to get my hands dirty and maintain the car myself. At the time, I had zero mechanical experience and never knew how to do an oil change. Fast forward to today, I finished changing the solenoids, mechatronic sleeve and valve gaskets in my transmission over the weekend -- it shifts so good now.
So glad to hear it! E60 club for life. I'm most likely doing injectors in the summer and that's it.
I wanna do the same thing too on my E60. But it’s a ZF6HP21. What is your transmission code? And is it difficult?
@@nurousek123 It's not difficult, but rather time consuming the first time you do it. The annoying part is filling the transmission with oil (at the end of the job) as you will have to warm up the car, keep it lifted & leveled, and repeatedly go under to pump fresh fluid through a tiny hole. My 2008 535xi has a ZF 6HP21X.
I always thought this car got to much hate, nice to see a guy who gets it:) I think its one of the best locking 5 series, and and it is as you say, take care of it and it will treat you just fine.
Ayyyye E60 535i squad up ✊🏼✊🏼
I think you and I have the same spec, except mine is Monaco Blue
It's my second car, and first loan at 19, and people always ask if "I'm driving dad's car" 😂 She's a beast
Caleb Sanders can I join as 530i owner ! Lol
Do u think it’s worth it to get the 535 with 145k miles for 4875?
DaHero depends on the service history. The N54 can be a fickle bitch if not properly maintained.
Sucks they have so many issues with the injectors. Looking st buying a 2010 535i right now that has the dreaded injector fail. Bmw should be giving them out for free since it's such a horrible design
Just got my 2008 535i 96k miles mint condition about a month ago I’m in love!! This things a beast and everyday I’m learning something new about the Features in this thing man Euro engineering built different people can’t believe this is 2008.
You will enjoy it. Mine is getting a full overhaul these next few weekends. New turbos, o2 sensors, suspension parts, oil change etc. Just take care of it, do the regular maintenance and you're blessed!
@@strongarmdrives9796 thanks brother, I already started basic maintenance changing fluids but man getting to the break fluid res was harder than i thought lol i also did new Oil filter/change for maintenance so far. i also just ordered gloss black kidney grill and already installed blacked out side markers yesterday.
so far Shes perfect Lci 535i Platinum grey metallic. Next i plan on getting a tune up or maybe just change the spark plugs on my own depends whats cheaper.
E60 is the best car ever!!!Nice video bro!!!!
E60 gang!! Such a beautiful car. Mine is a non Msport 535 and its 12 years old and still looks better than most cars. Gonna go down as a classic design
i picked up mine two months ago and im loving it seriously! a muffler delete with the sound deadening is amazing and it has good power thats very usable as well especially in the mountains even on lowpros how my 535 is setup. so comfortable and very nice car cant go wrong with it.
I bought mine for 3800, 140000 miles. I’ve never driven a car like it before. No leaks , sounds quite. Torque, the interior quality. I have no regrets at all if it breaks down today. But I’ll fix it. If you’re not a car enthusiast, it’s not for you. That’s why he’s saying it is a drivers car
what year did you buy?
I just bought an 08 535XI 6 speed manual with sport package 2 weeks before Thanksgiving this year. BEAUTIFUL CAR AND RIDE!!! My first BMW.
Everything you said are facts. I have the E60 535Xi for the past 2 years and it's extremely reliable and classy ... I'm about to have it repainted after the winter because i really dont think I'd ever sell this car .. at least no time soon .. even if I buy another (which I plan to), I'm keeping this car for business .... It's the ultimate business classy looking car trust me!
What beautiful car. I got a 2008 E60 535D with the M pack. Best car i've ever owned. Just did a remap and im pushing around 360hp and 500+ lb-ft of torque. Maybe one day o would like to get a 535i but its very rare to find one in Europe
Just got a navy blue one yesterday with tan interior 🔥 I fell in love.
I'm picking a black/tan 535i up next week. I can't stop looking at her. hell, that's why I'm even here.
I'm convinced. Hitting up autotrader right now.
B L U E did it 3 months ago. Best car I’ve ever had. You won’t be disappointed.
You will love it 100%
Even if its troublesome, you will find yourself smiling at the wheel
I have the 2010 535I Msport. It’s perfect.
Same !
Currently saving up for an 08 535i 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 cant wait
Christopher Honore getting mine tomorrow 🥳 hope you have yours bro
I got one a 08 535i a couple of weeks ago 1 owner used to be owned by a elderly woman and this car was is great shape with only 77k on it for $8,500 at a car lot in Dallas, Tx 👍👍👍
Juan Melchor what’s the car lot called?
I’ve got a 2004 530i. I didn’t realize all the little differences in the interior. I’m looking to buy a 535i as my daughter will inherit the 530i next year. Thanks for the video. Best of luck with your channel.
+supra driven they are great cars and handle very well. Let me know if you have any questions.
Great review! I have a 330i 2002 but need a good mechanic. Do you have one in mind? The vehicle is parked in Downsview, ON.
Strongarm Drives I have several. Lol. Just got mine. 2010 535xi m pkg. Exellent running condition. I want to tune but I’m on the fence... Also, what were you saying about just plugging in obd to your phone? Was that an app?
UPPERROOMENT MHD for tuning I use Carly to run diagnostics and programming
Your 1st video, and i already love this channel.
I got a 2010 535i (78k miles) for 10.5k usd kinda steal and excited to drive it
I have a 2008 535i, one owner with 65k purchased about 3 years ago (now 2024) I had to make up for some lack of useage that reveals issues (little old lady from Pasadena stuff) . The oil filter housing gasket has to be replaced, can cause serious damage if neglected. The valve cover gasket with the pricey plastic cover and replace the coils and plugs while this is open is 2k, and had to be done after longer use. The oil pan gasket can be delayed unless really leaky but is 1k. In my case the alternator replacement came up after year 2, at $1,300 , which is pricey for an alternator for sure! However, I purchased for under 10k USD, and realistically you have to budget another 8k or more for repair and mainttenance for 2 years. However, then the car is relatively reliable until another plastic part fails, LOlL . But- the driving dynamics are impressive and as Host Strongarm suggests the interior is very high quality. if you learn how to use the power to weight and vehicle dynamics you will still love it, despite the crappy original gaskets (WTF vs Toyota?) Repairs are expensive, but this is a European performance auto. Mine's not worth much, so I definitely continue to enjoy and and am planning to pick up a second AWD Toyota, Honda, or Subaru so I can appreciate the ability to use a second vehicle as an alternative. God bless you, ahmen!
I'm saving up to get one of those, I got an e90 328 I love it but with the 5 series I can drive Uber black plus the turbos and endless power train upgrades. I grew to love the strange look of it too lol I like it better then the new 535.
rskrks uber select u mean
Wonderful car. Wonderful drive. Luxury sport. I have the exact same M package however. Love it 👌🏻
Man you on point about people not taking care of the car coz they broke or just lazy and then call it not reliable.
Such a great review. Thank you!
We got the same color car but my interior is Tan😍 Wow words can explain how much I love my 08” 535i👌
Great review! I have a 2010 535i m sport. I absolutely love it. I did have to change the oil filter/oil cooler gasket when I first bought it. If they do leak, it leaks on the serpentine belt and your belt WILL slip off. Also I had a brand new valve cover installed. That will give you a new gasket as well as pcv valve.
I’ve put about 12-13000 miles on it since and no issues. My car is stock and it with the right weather. It will spin tires at 100mph going from 5th to 6th gear. It’s a beast.
dulcimer16 how much did that all cost you and do you think i should buy the same model?
I am at a cross road with mine, I bought mine in 2015 with 86k and I am in the second owner and right now I have 112k on it, but I had to move across country for work last year and drove it from point A to point B little over 2000 miles and it was a smooth drive the whole way, well I moved from the Seattle area to a backwoods place in Louisiana and I got my oil change one day and started getting limp mode and throwing VANOS codes so for 6 months I went back and forth replacing parts and sensors trying to fix it on my own because the nearest dealership was an hour and half away so I started looking a new ( and by new I mean used) BMWs and found a lot of good deals, well finally I decided to take it to the dealership come to find out when I got the oil changed they threw away the plastic filter that is in the middle of the oil filter, which was causing all the problems, so I now I am wanting a new BMW, but now that I have this girl back on the road I am really enjoying driving her, everything he says about this spot on, so now its put 5K towards and new BMW or drop 5K in performance parts in my 535i?
I personally would keep her. I've driven a lot of the newer BMW's and none of them makes me want to give up my 535. Except the f90 M5, but that's out my price range.
I've had great outcomes with both of my used E61's. I started off with a 2006 530xit (natually aspirated) which was well maintained and loved so much, that I bought a 2008 535xit (twin turbo) which was impeccably maintained and upgraded. I don't see myself parting with either one because how great of an experience I've had and still am having. Sticking to the routine maintenance is all that you need in having longevity in any car. Sorry to ramble and brag but I totally agree with this video.
Love my 08 535i, comfortable , fast and still looks great! 30FF life lol.....
Nice review,...I picked up a 2010 535xi Sport,...my new project car!
I have done the following:
MHD Stage 1
Wired the Exhaust Flap Open! This will make it purr like BMWs from the '80s
Installed e60 M5 Rear Swaybar (...get this)!
Planned mods: Larger FMIC, Muffler with sound, DICs,...Charge Pipe,...MHD Stage 2.
Edit #1: If you have the "Logic 7" system in your car,...you are very lucky,..as it's normally reserved for the M5!
Edit #2: Forgot to mention,....will be adding e60 M5 wheels and lowering the ride height a bit soon!
JMD535 just got a 2010 535i drive with m sport pkg. had it a few months now. Can you recommend a tune?
How did you wire the exhaust flap open?
UPPERROOMENT Sure,... Just 3 letters,.. MHD! You will thank yourself later.
Strongarm Drives I simply used some braided steel wire,...the type used for hanging picture frames. Note,... I plan on replacing the muffler. Hth
Nice man charge pipe is absolutely necessary if ur running any extra boost but I've got a jb4, charge pipe and dcis and run 50% e85 and honestly can't ask for much more power only thing I'm doing soon Is downpipes
I just bought my first bmw it’s a 08 535i really nice car 🥵
How's it doing now?? I want one too 👀
@@jordanlopez2066 still running good tuned it actually supercharged stage 2
@@osvaldoflores3506 Niceeee I'm glad to hear that! Any major repairs needed? I'm thinking about getting an 08 535 Xi but unsure about reliability
@@osvaldoflores3506 how is reliability on the N54 engine? How many kms or miles does your car have?
@@zorok649 it’s very reliable, i have an 08 535i as well, it’s actually considered one of bmw’s best engines, this car drives like a dream, especially when driving sports mode
This the first car I’m paying for myself in cash n it’s also my first car w a sunroof n also my first car past a 2010 lol just bought it today
Not exaggerating, a car dealer has just been contacted and dealt with because of this video. Paid the deposits already after a test drive. Hook us up with your social media man, will definitely send you some shots of the car. I'm excited as hell!
Make sure all the maintenance is taken care of. All gaskets, try to get the car on a lift and check underneath. If you can try and get all service records.
The car is still treating me well, still turns heads, and has been very reliable.
This will be my 3rd BMW looking to pick one up very soon 👌🏽 great video thank you for the information
GuamanianBlood619 looking at buying 2010 535i m sport package for 11,000 with 60 k miles on it ? worth it
Lovely car you have there sir, mine 535D E60 and love it
B_G_ FLAT I really wish we got the e60 535d here in Canada
I got the same exact car man including the paint but not the interior! And man I love this beast of a sedan for sure!
The is the best looking BMW styling out of them all.
Great cars... I have owned over 5 E60s so carried out some of the most common jobs, with videos. ;)
I've had mine about 2 months and I love everything about it my only regret is getting awd but it's a monster
why would you want the rwd. I just got the awd, and its still a fun car. ???
@@Christiank1209 just not as much that supports it Im aiming for 1/2 mile monster and even the downpipes made for it require modification
I have a 2010 535xi with intakes and Jb4. Absolutely love it. And would recommend anyone who has an n54 engine with twin turbos to do that
Buying one of these in 2 days!! ✊✊
How is it?
Cool video! Thx for sharing
My boss just sold me his for $1,000. Needed a valve cover gasket job. $2k later, she's running smooth. 2008 535i 122k miles lol
Love the video, please turn down the music when you're speaking though!
You should BE a car salesman 👍.i have a 525d from 2008 and its like new.
This is the best color
I drive a 528i e60, just found a e60 535i for 7k in my city, I'm so tempted to buy it
Great video, so glad to find your page! Looking at an 08’ 108k miles 5500, any suggestions on what to look for in 2020?
Just make sure all maintenance is done. If you can get a bmw specific scanner to scan codes that would be great. Also check the underbody for oil leaks
Strongarm Drives thank you! Hopefully I can get my first one soon
i love E60 exterior design , it is really iconic car , but i prefer 3 series 4ever ,
I own a 335i as well 😏😏
@@strongarmdrives9796 e90 or F30 ? , i like e90 handling it got one of the best steering feeling , would like to renew with F30 340i it got B58 engine and you can get 500hp with minimal changes and tuning ,
I own a 2008 535i m sport addition Lci same as this .. weird thing is mine dont have that front bumper.. it came with lowered stock suspension which makes the sickest turns @ fast speed look like cake .. has the peddle shifters on steering wheel and same shift knob .. currently have 140,000 miles on it .. got it about 3 years ago with 70,000 ... I believe that's around the time BMW loose there warranty. Didn't need to do many mods, well I couldn't afford I guess after all the mechanical issues. All I did as soon as I got it was 20" rims instead of those 18 inch and changed out the angle eyes bulb to hid bulbs that come with ballast. Repairs are many but worth it ..
I added this bumper aftermarket. What repairs did you have to do?
I have one I like it a lot
Nice video.
I own an 08 e60, great car so far
Awesome show
Looking to get one ... the twin turbos scare me don’t want them to go out one day
How about an 4 years owner Update? Mine is an 2008 530d you can see it on my channel. Happy New Year and cheers from Germany.
Bout to get one wish me luck :)
Mk so im torn between an crisp white or jet black color now.
When my car had stock turbos (2010 535i) it was a rocket ship with bolt ons:)
Yeah it moves pretty well with stock turbos. I'm considering upgraded turbos.....
Tbh bro especially in sports mode
Do you do diligence The most important thing I've ever learned at 14 years old and it still rains true today
LOL as a 2010 e60 535i owner it’s wild irresponsible to say the car is reliable if you take care of it. Transmission issues to turbos to water pump to leaky oil gaskets to HPFP all having short life spans this for sure makes the car unreliable. It’s quite easy to spend 7-10k in maintenance in a short time with this car. Keep it a buck my guy!
I have a 2010 535 and it has been reliable. Every BMW has leaky valve cover gaskets, oil pan gasket leaks and oil housing gaskets leaks. These are common in the N55 also. I had the fuel injectors and HPFP done under warranty. If you are going to the dealer for all repairs, maybe you will pay 7-10k but have never come close to that amount with mine
Love the car
Hopefully one day I can afford one
E60 the best ❤
Good review. I own a 2008 e60 sport pkg in jet black. Only noise I hear is from the run flats. I changed to non run flats,and it was much more quiet. Then I changed back, because I don't want to change a tire. QUESTION: I want to go with 19" wheels and keep staggered . Don't understand what ofset will work. My understanding is the lower the number the beter for looks.
All I can find are 30mm offset. does anyone know if this ofset will work ? Thanks. Also I an a Cerakote applicator, so I plan to change the color to a gunmetal and burnt bronze and coat the rims, rotors and calipers.
There is a website that will let you know if that offset will work. If I can find it, I'll update this post.
Cool car!
I bought my 08 535xi and I love the twin turbos 300hp it has more horses than the new bmw of course customized interior cuz I dont do wood grain.lol
People will overlook this model because the E60 M5 is about 15k and you don't have to do a damn thing mod wise, I don't blame them.
+BimmerM5e39 I agree to an extent. But with simple mods the 535 is actually faster than the M5 has more torque and is alot cheaper to maintain. In Canada you can't get a well maintained e60 M5 for less than 20-25k
Strongarm Drives bro no 535 is better then the M5
I own a 2005 530i and love it. I was wondering if you knew of a way that you can remove annoying chime sounds. Right now I have a burned out Angel eye parking light and both my license plate lights as well. I plan to get both items taken care of asap, but the idrive constantly brings up chimes for both items when I start up the car and it is very annoying.
So how can I completely silence the chimes?
You would most likely have to code it out
Get the silver bmw front plate bro and driver seat cover
Ok FINE i wont sell my e60 yet
I could get newer BMW's but I love my e60!!!
I want to ad that when buying a bmw And the seller is asking $9000 for an 08 535i don’t low ball the guy with will you take $4500? Specially if he replaced the water pump, high pressure pump etc...
I have a 2009 e90 and I think I’m gonna trade it in for a 2010 535i
How much is it for an oil change on this car? Also how is the maintenance on this car?
Best BMW ever
Great video! But if you buy the wrong e60 model you might as well cut a deep hole in your pocket! Do your research folks. By the way, the most controversial BMW is the e65!
What’s the wrong model
@@ZzZz_Biggs do not buy any e60s pre LCI. Also make sure you stay far away from the e60 M5!!!
Hey man I live in Ontario and I want to buy one asap, like tomorrow link uppp.
Chris Harris email me info@strongarmdrives.ca
Chris bangle did not design this car but yea i own a e60 530d and yea best car ive ever had and very powerful droped my friends 08 subaru wrx lol and yea myne also has the logic 7 surround sound system amazing pure quality and yea my car has 307000km on the clock and its still going without problems
I want 1
Wow I bought mines for 3k & it has 96k miles
Spooky Lopez Holy crap you got a deal man
Yeah I did , felt too good to be true
Great deal ...
How much shit it have wrong with it??
I’m actually bought to buy one brother seeing this made me really consider and I owned 6 and they were all great to me except the 745 2003 terrible man just terrible
Hi, where did you get that shifter? Looks like an upgrade !
I think that comes with the sport version, I have the base version and mine is similar, I don't have the sport button, but I can slide mine to the left and be in sport mode and shift manually
@@robertmarsh4652 you got it!!
how many miles do you have on yours? how is it?
Do the back seats fold down?
And what happens when oil leak starts, would you be polarized now?
Change gaskets. I've had some minor oil leaks. I change out the gaskets as soon as I notice it. I only have had to do this once. It definitely is a weak point with most BMW'S
how th you have paddle shift on an e60 ? i need that ahah
Are these reliable and expensive to maintain?
The engine is reliable, but it needs regular maintenance to keep it healthy. The supporting components that make up the N54 platform are easy to diagnose and repair when failures do occur. The E6x/E9x N54/N55 ecosystem are very much alike, so there's plenty of information and data out there that can help anyone carry out their own maintenance & repairs if they wish to do so. In terms of costs, parts & repairs will always be higher than American or Japanese cars, but ultimately the expenses are relative.
The most common maintenance tasks are changing injectors (index 12), spark plugs, and ignitions coils. If you tune your car, you will have to change these more frequently. Oil changes are every 25,000 km, but best to do in-betweens.
Most predictable failures that can be considered "wear and tear" are oil leaks from the oil-cooler housing, valve cover & oil pan (all 3 requiring gasket changes, cheap fixes); transmission solenoids, mechatronic sleeves and valve gaskets ($$$); etc.
One-time failures: HPFP (last part revision solves it for good, under warranty); CCC infotainment head-unit (change to a CIC instead), wastegates (rattles) & turbos (if you push them hard with a tune!); vacuum boost lines will crack due to age but cheap to replace.
Failures that WILL 100% occur every X miles: electric water pump (on my 2nd one! $$)
Can we get a link of an OBD cable to phone?
Amazon or any auto stores. Make sure it is for BMW
Anyone know the name of that color?
What suspension do you have? Thanks.
Pedro Sousa Stock sports suspension
Carvana offered me 300 for mine... THREE HUNDRED
Damn.... I still haven't put 170km on mine yet
Just found an 08 for $4900. Maybe its too good to be true but might check it out. Also worried the insurance will be a nightmare for a 20 yo.
Random User that sounds about right bro I’m looking at one too Around that price gonna talk him down to 4500$
You still rocking it?
Yes sir!!!
Most unreliable car ever that's why their so cheap nobody wants them a friend of mine buy one of this 4 years ago and he had to replace both turbos a head gasket also the car have electric issues he said last bmw in his life lol
bro its 306 hp ?
in Spain there are none 🥲🥲🥲🥲
Best e60 all time is the 535i nuthing better than n54 motor
Bambino Mustafe really better then the M5?
Stage 3 yes faster then M5 e60 only things cool about the M5 is the v10 since they don’t make those anymore
Open diff ruins this car. Can’t hoon with it, launch with it, or track this car.
e39>e60 (sorry...)
prancuzas I have and love both !