For the last 19 years I bought only BMW 5series.I had E28 528i,E39 540i,E60M5 ,2x E60 520d and 530d after that F11 530d and now G31 540i and X7M50d.When I had new in 2010 E60 520d and 530d I travelled around Europe with may family and caravan.The car worked as a horses.no troubles,no problems.I changed oil and filters in my cars every 10k km.From new I changed oil after first 1000km,after 3k km,5k km,8k km and 10k km.I never had any problem with my E60.I love this car.And I know that someday I will buy again E60 petrol but 540i 550i or M5.Greetings from Ireland
with your caravan lool love it mate love it I get that and totally understand one thing I know about these cars is DONT use them for towing they dont like it and NOBODY will buy them I tell everyone the same if you find a bmw with a tow bar walk away or come off the photos that car has had a hard life bmw are not used for towing just for cruising and looking good mate
@@BMWDoctor my e60 had a hard life thats true.but I sold them in bmw diler and I bought new one.what they did with this cars,I have no clue.Around 400k km they had on the clock. I replaced timming chains,turbo but I cant say any bad words for my e60.They worked as a should be.most of the time 530d tow a caravan.
Yeah mate I know what you mean most people in Ireland buy the 530D you lot are crazy about them up there mate lol But to be honest your like me now looking to go for more power that what I’m targeting now mate a M5 mate but I don’t want E60 m5 I want E39 I want something I know keeps going up every year costing me nothing only making me money
@@BMWDoctor I know what you mean.Yeahh e39 m5 is a great car.I have e39 but 540i for drifting.But I still dreaming to go back to e60 m5.I love shape of e60 mpack.most of Irish people are buying 520d not 530d hhhaaa.most of the cars for sale in bmw dealer is 2litres.I prefer to have minimum 3 litres in my car.
@@inspired_by_bimmer267 yes mate I wouldnt touch a 4 cylinder engine no chance in hell I love my 3.0 and mate that 540i must be troublesome with the timing chain on that I would hate to own that dont get me wrong E60 is the car I worked on and was chosen to work on at the dealer for many years and understand that car better then any other car out there today but I dont like it in M5 and dont like that v10 engine if it was in manual maybe but forget that SMG gearbox I dont like it I love E39 M5
Yeah not sure, I'd rather stick with the n52, also because I manage to get hold of a e61 and literally stole it for a grand an half with a lot of service history for the strategic things already done!!!!! Bad spots keyfob wont work for locking unlokcing, and a small scratch that will buff out...
Fully loaded, without: - Logic 7 or Individual audio - Head-up display - Comfort seats with ventilation - Adaptive steering - Adaptive body roll - Night vision - Most probably folding rear seats Yeah, as fully loaded as your base e60....
My mum has a E60 520d msport it a nice reliable ride although the prices has decreased quite a lot ,when my dad bought the car in 2011 it costed £13,000 now they are like £3000
KEYAN your mum ??? Bro don’t be proud to say that on here your meant to be saying you OWN one not your mum and dad this is big man channel 520D is broke mans car that’s why only 520D is that price go 535D and see the price difference that’s a crappy 4 cylinder that’s why
You have 18" MV2 alloys. He has 19" Spider Alloys. His are prone to cracking due to size and nothing else, nor unusual with anything above 18s. You can get a 535i/535d fully spec'd with Heated Rears, HUD, A Fridge and Heated Steering Wheel all on an LCi with CIC. Just depends on who bought the car first and what options they chose. Also your door cards are completely different, along with the headlining and the control arms have been upgraded. There are so many differences you don't know under the bonnet, one which is really important. You have a 7 speed Auto. The LCi has the better, more refined 8 speed. They call it LCi for a reason. The LCi is the car BMW wanted to build.
Yes that I know but this was a manual and the 8 speed and 7 speed was only in the. 6 cylinder diesel and petrols with the N53 they also was in the 550i This is why this didn’t need to be said on these cars as it wasn’t a auto and a manual still with 6 speed box
I just bought 2007 530d msport e61 and its a joy! And it has almost all accessorys. Panorama sun roof, HUD, electric and active steering wheel and all that stuff 💪🏻
My Trophy, BMW 530i 2004 - M54B30 - straight six in Mystic Blue proper old school color, problems with ZF6HP19 nightmare although say it's GS transmission, is my transmission General Motors, just done fluid, Adapter and Sleeve change but Cruise Control Transmission Malfunction... Putting back on ramp to check the pins not connecting proper as DME, DSC and CAS errors with red cog of death, brilliant engine but let down by auto gearbox blues .. faring, jerking, I still need to do my VANOS seals which could be part of the problem, other than that love this car, Be completely lost if you don't know INPA and will be getting ISTA+ as appears to be bees knees scanner software for these cars 👍 Keep them posts rolling Dene, doing good job in everything you do 😊
@@BMWDoctor oof didn't realise the box would kill itself, got some bits in for repairs and preventative stuff like the propshaft universal joint and support bearing, swirl flap delete ready to go on along with an egr valve and cooler delete. Anything else to look out for on these? cheers for the reply as well btw!
I’ve had flat spot issues with my 520d so I’ve just put a slightly conical shape air filter in by pipercross and it has totally solved my issue ...the original air filter is so tight with only a very small air intake gap I’d recommend this filter with my life it allows a lot more air in and it’s no longer suffocating
As usual,good content,no comment on it.much appreciate it.hope u r well cos smtimes all the passions seems to make u breath a bit heavily..thanks 4 sharing,now i knew a lot!👍
you also have a pre facelift that has projectors in the headlamp that is not a facelift. the dipped beam projectors stayed the same just added to the high beam and the winks changed and fog light
I got a pre lci e60 and it has soft close doors you said pre lci doesn’t come with them I’ve also got adaptive xenon headlights, power folding mirrors, heated seats, electric steering not power steering and spider alloys from factory not a business edition just a M Sport.
U talk too much repeating same sentence in different words lool But must say all your vids are very educational 💯 This channel is god send to bmw owners!
Good morning sir. Could you please make a video talking about the 1 series f20 and what to look for when buying one? If we should buy the pre-facelifted version or the facelifted one and talk about the two litter engines? It would be a huge help for young people like me when buying their first car. In my personal experience, I see a lot of people looking to buy one of these as their first car because of the styling, consumptions and the overall quality it has for a daily driver. Thank you for all the information you have been giving us about e60's, it was a huge help when I was looking for one for my father and it has helped maintain it properly. Keep up the good work and helping us when we need!!
Hi. Just got myself 535 SE business fully loaded pre lci. And it has soft closing doors !!!, cornering bixenon headlights, keyless access and start, sunroof, comfort seats etc but ccc unit that going to upgrade for new display with apple car play. Cheers
I drive a well epquiped 530xd pre LCI. M exterior, doorsils and steeringwheel. LOVE IT. stock 231bhp. Comfort seats, keyless go, active cruise control sunroof black roof lining and more.
Fantastic video!!! Quick question Dean 520i is a n52b30a engine what you think on it?I got 325i n52b25a but the 5 series look more nice and sharp for me is why I were thinking about it. Lower power is not an issue for me 218bhp to 170 bhp just wonder if difference in engine is big if there is any(1 disa on 520i I know for sure).
do not even think about 520i that engine does not have N52 engine it has 4 cylinder N46 engine AVOID AVOID AVOID like the plague if you want one of these cars ONLY get the 525I with the M54 engine or THE 530i with N52 avoid the N53 engine unless you like alot of work and diagnostics
We get different seats in the e60 in the U.S. where the seats can fold in the middle of the seat and the bottom is different, I believe they only come with the premium package as in U.S. the only official year the m sport package came on paper was 2010 even though they had side options not classified as m sport package starting in 2008 including m sport bumper, skirt, back bumper , rims, black exhaust tips/exhaust, suspension, m steering wheel. Most commonly found on 550i’s but definitely are on the 535i’s. They’re no types of m sport variants for the 528i but from 2009 and on for 328i and up there is an available m sport package and very rare aero package which is for 3 series but very disappointedly there is no m sport for 6 series for the years of 2004-2010 until next body style
Question, I have a pre-face e61, however the previous owner took the liberty of putting a lot of stuff in the car from a face-lift car, I am interested in upgrading the CCC to CIC, however while I have the old joystick and the old screen in the dashboard I have the new (touch buttons ) radio, can I deduce the unit behind the radio is from CIC or facelift radio panel works on a CCC radio unit ? Is there a way I can tell if the unit in the center console is from CIC ?
if you have it that is because yours is 2007 I believe they carried it on to 2007 but if you look at 2008 2009 cars they stopped it as it was causing battery drain issues on the car when it was linked with cic
@@BMWDoctor Sweet. It has the moon roof too, in fact it seems fully loaded. It must've cost the original owner a pretty penny in 2007. It has 130,000km on the clock now, and after repairing 2 corroded relays in the boot (in fact I relocated all the relays in the boot to the next level up to avoid the damp) it's been problem free.
Oh yeah Cool yeah nate lci ones were good you probably have the older version cluster if you was to take out your cluster you would probably see your Hardware version is from 2006 which makes it compatible with HUD Any clusters after that we’re not compatible
Is the automatic gearbox more reliable on the lci versions? Looking in to buying an e61 soon. Thinking 525d automatic lci or 525i auto but if i get the 525i do you recomend pre lci o lci?? Is the petrol 525 more reliable pre lci or lci???
Business edition does not include all of the kit shown. I’ve owned the 2009 business edition, and it was far from “fully loaded”, that car just has been optioned nicely. No power fold mirrors, heated seats, sun roof, head up display, xenon, etc
BMW Doctor it was really poorly specced in terms of options. It had wide nav, spiders, m sport, but was missing heated seats. I assumed being an edition, it would have more kit. Paid quite a bit for it because it was low miles, and a late plate e60. Lesson learned; hunt for a good spec!
Hi there. .can change parts of the lci to a standard e60..and also the 8 speed automatic transmission possible to exchange from a 6 speed automatic on standard e60..
Great video.. but I've cracked more mv2's then any other BMW wheel. I would estimate I've owned about 50 of them in the last 5 years. Unless they're different to the MV2s found on E46?
I have a pre lci..2005 Guessing its a business model as it has spider alloys.. Folding mirrors, lci headlights fully electric seats including headrests.. But doesnt have soft close.. (pre lci)
Hi.. wonder if you can help me. I had a problem related my AC. During long trip normally on hot day, suddently, the AC blow hot air. What I did was to of the AC (blowers is on). Very surprised air blowed was coller one minutes or so... After that I can Push AC bottom the air blowed is cold as normal. Normally they problems repeat on every hour so.
Hey Dr. Dean, Could you please make a video on how to install heated seats on a 2008 528i? Mine appears to have all the bells and whistles but that. I thought US vehicles were really beefed up.
Hi mate. Hope you reed this. I have e61 lci . It has parrots installed which I don’t use. It might bee linked to this issue.Theres is usb cable in glove compartment which don’t do any thing when plugged in. Doesn’t charge or transmit any audio. And AUX at rear consul doesn’t play any audio when plugged in as well. What could be an issue? Thank you mate
hey Doctor I was disappointed a while back when you said you didnt rate m5 highly I was thinking I have a 05 M5 and how am I going to approach you about getting mine to run, its been sitting on axle stands for about three years It cranks but will not start. I dont have any scan tools I need to know what to buy in this regard i.e. ISTA+ and then I will start the correct preventive maintenance repairs using you to help if your keen. Just finishing off 330ci E46 coupe with preventive maintenance I been watching you and Nathan religiously, so looking forward to getting my m5 up and running hope to her from yah soon
Hello man,can you tell me what is a difference between infotainment systems in this two cara,i mean differences between lci and non lci,and whic is better? Btw great video, and thanks! And i am confused bcs some of lci models doesn't have a save infotainment as this have...
I have a 2004 bmw 530i and I have the same seats, heated steering wheel, heated seats. Yet people say that can’t be true!? I don’t have any m sport badging so it’s not an m sport what is it!
Every time i watch a video from the doctor my head is spinning. Non stop fast talking with short breaks grasping for air, then shoot words like a bloody ak47, often repeating the same info with different words..
Ok you seem to know better then me please tell me how there different shall I tell you like I tell everyone why they think there different because they have spoiler and mine has a spoiler on take that off the boots are the exact same Trust me on that they are no different mine has a lci boot lid as mine was damaged when I got it so I had to change it it came from a 2008 model no different at all
Hi I’m not saying anything bad I’m just saying the boot lids are different on the lci the number plate recess they are different I’ve been working on e60 for the last 5/6 years. If you look at the m5,lci,pre facelift model you will see there are 3 different recess’s, just have a look. Also do you do your own software updates on Idrive gearbox engine etc if so how much do you charge thanks
Hey mate got an e60 msport had it serviced recently been driving it and the engine light came on that says Increased Emissions any help would be appreciated.
I can't find in web of English or Russian bloggers or another places. May be You know. What is that option of 2009 let's say model e60 on gearbox controler there is a sport button in some of them is not. Do You know some thing about that?
I just can’t get my head round buying a diesel BM tbh! I’ve got a lowly 525i SE and the engine note just makes it for me. Ok the 22 mpg is pants but as they say each to their own!!
Vladimir Arsovski yes mate I just did diesel to get the viewers I didn’t wanna be like the USA people just doing petrol now I done that it back to petrol only
Hi. I have. A. Tehnical question, in my car im msd80 was mosfet crasch i send computer to the guy who replace them for New much stronger components but he wouldent tell me why they crasch? Its some kind of defect?
I got the BMW5 series 2008 the LCI model but it’s not the business The timen chain went on it and it cost me 1850 quid to get fixed but I got the head gasket done and all the glow plugs plus the cover gaskets ...
Fully loaded E60....with 20d engine. What a missed opportunity.
well I personally wouldnt get this engine but everyone to there own but the spec is nice just wrong engine
It’s a common choice in countries with “luxury taxes” where you have to pay a lot more for yearly registration
@@BMWDoctor i got my e60 LCI full pack soft close dors car is from 2007 2 l.it was 163 bhp and i meke it to 215 bhp and its almost like m 5 :))
@@calinandronic1540 sorry to disappoint you bit it's not even close
Do you do CCC repairs?
Love my 520d 163hp lci. averaging 45mpg never any issues & the quality of the e60 is insane how it holds up to todays standards
How it holds up
My BMW is like my wife. VERY Expensive but so, so worth it 😁
Exactly that
My 2 favourite BMW guys on youtube doing content together - very informative content. Thanks so much Guys 😉
For the last 19 years I bought only BMW 5series.I had E28 528i,E39 540i,E60M5 ,2x E60 520d and 530d after that F11 530d and now G31 540i and X7M50d.When I had new in 2010 E60 520d and 530d I travelled around Europe with may family and caravan.The car worked as a horses.no troubles,no problems.I changed oil and filters in my cars every 10k km.From new I changed oil after first 1000km,after 3k km,5k km,8k km and 10k km.I never had any problem with my E60.I love this car.And I know that someday I will buy again E60 petrol but 540i 550i or M5.Greetings from Ireland
with your caravan lool love it mate love it I get that and totally understand one thing I know about these cars is DONT use them for towing they dont like it and NOBODY will buy them I tell everyone the same if you find a bmw with a tow bar walk away or come off the photos that car has had a hard life bmw are not used for towing just for cruising and looking good mate
@@BMWDoctor my e60 had a hard life thats true.but I sold them in bmw diler and I bought new one.what they did with this cars,I have no clue.Around 400k km they had on the clock. I replaced timming chains,turbo but I cant say any bad words for my e60.They worked as a should be.most of the time 530d tow a caravan.
Yeah mate I know what you mean most people in Ireland buy the 530D you lot are crazy about them up there mate lol
But to be honest your like me now looking to go for more power that what I’m targeting now mate a M5 mate but I don’t want E60 m5 I want E39 I want something I know keeps going up every year costing me nothing only making me money
@@BMWDoctor I know what you mean.Yeahh e39 m5 is a great car.I have e39 but 540i for drifting.But I still dreaming to go back to e60 m5.I love shape of e60 mpack.most of Irish people are buying 520d not 530d hhhaaa.most of the cars for sale in bmw dealer is 2litres.I prefer to have minimum 3 litres in my car.
@@inspired_by_bimmer267 yes mate I wouldnt touch a 4 cylinder engine no chance in hell I love my 3.0 and mate that 540i must be troublesome with the timing chain on that I would hate to own that dont get me wrong E60 is the car I worked on and was chosen to work on at the dealer for many years and understand that car better then any other car out there today but I dont like it in M5 and dont like that v10 engine if it was in manual maybe but forget that SMG gearbox I dont like it I love E39 M5
watched the video, 20mins latter bought E60 business edition full history and 12 months MOT on it, no money spared on it great lol
Not every E60 LCI comes with the new idrive. Only the later models (2009-2010) and in some specific countries
Yeah, sad, mine doesn't have idrive. It's 2010 from Belgia
@@edythereal All E60's have idrive. You mean it doesn't have the new version of it which is idrive 3
Brilliant video, good comparison, LCI is the far better choice than the Pre-LCI versions due to its improvement and performance from 2007, A*.
Yeah not sure, I'd rather stick with the n52, also because I manage to get hold of a e61 and literally stole it for a grand an half with a lot of service history for the strategic things already done!!!!! Bad spots keyfob wont work for locking unlokcing, and a small scratch that will buff out...
Cant beat an msport E60. Definitely prefer a petrol but that is one hell of a specced diesel. Great collab.
Also whats your opinion on remaps Dean?
dont do it mate im against remaps espically on a naturally aspirated car its not worth it at all
Fully loaded, without:
- Logic 7 or Individual audio
- Head-up display
- Comfort seats with ventilation
- Adaptive steering
- Adaptive body roll
- Night vision
- Most probably folding rear seats
Yeah, as fully loaded as your base e60....
Well said … these British guys have no idea what a fully loaded car is lol
im getting stressed just hearing you talk so fast. but good review!
Both are a very good choice nice to see the difference in the 2 then you all so have the 4.8 lci too
Brilliant demonstration of LCI vs Pre LCI, the only video on the Net with both cars side by side, Well done 👍.
Exactly why I did this mate
I don't think the sun roof at 3:14 is exclusive to LCI.
If its not 3L it's not a bmw.
mine is a 5L, still not a bmw?
E30 M3: Hold my 4 cylinder
What a stupid comment to make
Brother, e36 1.8IS turbo……
He means that 3liter is the true displacement of a proper BMW
E60 530xd LCI here. I have spend some hours in a garage, but I would do anything for my M60 and M57
My mum has a E60 520d msport it a nice reliable ride although the prices has decreased quite a lot ,when my dad bought the car in 2011 it costed £13,000 now they are like £3000
KEYAN your mum ??? Bro don’t be proud to say that on here your meant to be saying you OWN one not your mum and dad this is big man channel 520D is broke mans car that’s why only 520D is that price go 535D and see the price difference that’s a crappy 4 cylinder that’s why
You have 18" MV2 alloys. He has 19" Spider Alloys. His are prone to cracking due to size and nothing else, nor unusual with anything above 18s. You can get a 535i/535d fully spec'd with Heated Rears, HUD, A Fridge and Heated Steering Wheel all on an LCi with CIC. Just depends on who bought the car first and what options they chose. Also your door cards are completely different, along with the headlining and the control arms have been upgraded. There are so many differences you don't know under the bonnet, one which is really important. You have a 7 speed Auto. The LCi has the better, more refined 8 speed. They call it LCi for a reason. The LCi is the car BMW wanted to build.
Yes that I know but this was a manual and the 8 speed and 7 speed was only in the. 6 cylinder diesel and petrols with the N53 they also was in the 550i
This is why this didn’t need to be said on these cars as it wasn’t a auto and a manual still with 6 speed box
Which one best buy it e60 3.0d facelift or e60 non facelift 3.0d automatics?
I just bought 2007 530d msport e61 and its a joy! And it has almost all accessorys. Panorama sun roof, HUD, electric and active steering wheel and all that stuff 💪🏻
That’s slooooooowwww your talking as if it’s fast mate 728i heap of crap now mate old technology
Septimiu Razvan Bot yeah my 530d has about 300hp and 700nw at the moment
@@BMWDoctor 530d isn't slow, what r you talking about? It makes 0-100 under 6 sec and top speed is exactly what dial shows 260kph
@@aamikkalinin6385I think he's replying to another comment since deleted.
My Trophy, BMW 530i 2004 - M54B30 - straight six in Mystic Blue proper old school color, problems with ZF6HP19 nightmare although say it's GS transmission, is my transmission General Motors, just done fluid, Adapter and Sleeve change but Cruise Control Transmission Malfunction... Putting back on ramp to check the pins not connecting proper as DME, DSC and CAS errors with red cog of death, brilliant engine but let down by auto gearbox blues .. faring, jerking, I still need to do my VANOS seals which could be part of the problem, other than that love this car, Be completely lost if you don't know INPA and will be getting ISTA+ as appears to be bees knees scanner software for these cars 👍
Keep them posts rolling Dene, doing good job in everything you do 😊
Bought my ideal spec E60 not long ago, 535d M Sport with black interior and 19” spiders. Absolutely love it! ❤️
yes mate just dont remap it or get ready for the gearbox to destroy itself have you got money saved for that because its coming its really coming
@@BMWDoctor oof didn't realise the box would kill itself, got some bits in for repairs and preventative stuff like the propshaft universal joint and support bearing, swirl flap delete ready to go on along with an egr valve and cooler delete. Anything else to look out for on these? cheers for the reply as well btw!
I’ve had flat spot issues with my 520d so I’ve just put a slightly conical shape air filter in by pipercross and it has totally solved my issue ...the original air filter is so tight with only a very small air intake gap I’d recommend this filter with my life it allows a lot more air in and it’s no longer suffocating
For me a manual E60 530i LCI would be the best combination 👌
Getting the m sport 550i lci can’t wait
My 520d 57 plate is like pre LCI and LCI. It has a bit of both. 👍
Nice collab man something different good video mate keep them coming.
Yeah I have been subscribed since your first e60 you had looking forward to more from use.
As usual,good content,no comment on it.much appreciate it.hope u r well cos smtimes all the passions seems to make u breath a bit heavily..thanks 4 sharing,now i knew a lot!👍
Crazy my 07 pre lci has almost all the options as that lci model except the rear heated seats.
U cant get an 07 pre lci , maybe 06!
@@johnmalph2727 I have an 07 pre lci
you also have a pre facelift that has projectors in the headlamp that is not a facelift. the dipped beam projectors stayed the same just added to the high beam and the winks changed and fog light
Looking to get this 2008 petrol msport...525 or 530i more efficient?
Whats LCI? I never heard of that in the US!
Facelift
Nice collab boys👍
Share it mate for me please no problem mate we got a lot more coming
@@BMWDoctor 👍
I got a pre lci e60 and it has soft close doors you said pre lci doesn’t come with them
I’ve also got adaptive xenon headlights, power folding mirrors, heated seats, electric steering not power steering and spider alloys from factory not a business edition just a M Sport.
U talk too much repeating same sentence in different words lool
But must say all your vids are very educational 💯
This channel is god send to bmw owners!
Good morning sir. Could you please make a video talking about the 1 series f20 and what to look for when buying one? If we should buy the pre-facelifted version or the facelifted one and talk about the two litter engines? It would be a huge help for young people like me when buying their first car. In my personal experience, I see a lot of people looking to buy one of these as their first car because of the styling, consumptions and the overall quality it has for a daily driver. Thank you for all the information you have been giving us about e60's, it was a huge help when I was looking for one for my father and it has helped maintain it properly. Keep up the good work and helping us when we need!!
mine is 2006 530i pre lci and has many things like factory xenon, adaptive headlights, power folding mirrors, led on tailights, sunroof, etc
Hi. Just got myself 535 SE business fully loaded pre lci. And it has soft closing doors !!!, cornering bixenon headlights, keyless access and start, sunroof, comfort seats etc but ccc unit that going to upgrade for new display with apple car play. Cheers
And electric folding mirrors
Hi buddy! I'm looking too buy the E60 520D or 530D can you please tell me what year is good too buy? Thanks!
wait why wasnt HUD available on the LCI?
Like I say.. they're both beautiful cars!!
I bought the harness adapter and lm2 module for the rears. The adapters cost 40 from bmw and include both front and rear.
Just to let you know the boot lid is different 👍
I have e91 and i love the e60
That will be my future car
yes mate e60 more reliable then e90
@@BMWDoctor engines are the same right n52
So...a fully specked manual M package 520d or an automatik 530xd, standard equipment? :)
I wouldn’t go for either mate lol
530i with N53 engine business edition if it was me
I drive a well epquiped 530xd pre LCI. M exterior, doorsils and steeringwheel. LOVE IT. stock 231bhp. Comfort seats, keyless go, active cruise control sunroof black roof lining and more.
Fantastic video!!! Quick question Dean 520i is a n52b30a engine what you think on it?I got 325i n52b25a but the 5 series look more nice and sharp for me is why I were thinking about it. Lower power is not an issue for me 218bhp to 170 bhp just wonder if difference in engine is big if there is any(1 disa on 520i I know for sure).
do not even think about 520i that engine does not have N52 engine it has 4 cylinder N46 engine AVOID AVOID AVOID like the plague if you want one of these cars ONLY get the 525I with the M54 engine or THE 530i with N52 avoid the N53 engine unless you like alot of work and diagnostics
So only the LCI comes with welcome lights? Guess mines an LCI then, good to know 😅
Hi can I fit the LCI headlights on a pre LCI without changes?
Thanks
We get different seats in the e60 in the U.S. where the seats can fold in the middle of the seat and the bottom is different, I believe they only come with the premium package as in U.S. the only official year the m sport package came on paper was 2010 even though they had side options not classified as m sport package starting in 2008 including m sport bumper, skirt, back bumper , rims, black exhaust tips/exhaust, suspension, m steering wheel. Most commonly found on 550i’s but definitely are on the 535i’s. They’re no types of m sport variants for the 528i but from 2009 and on for 328i and up there is an available m sport package and very rare aero package which is for 3 series but very disappointedly there is no m sport for 6 series for the years of 2004-2010 until next body style
Facelift e60 08+ with M was the best looking e60
Hi there from Malaysia. Well done, very informative videos in your channel. Just subscribed 😊
thanks very much mate
agree with it. was looking for informative explanation or comparison and thats great. what i was looking for. subscribed. keep it up.
Your welcome mate
Hello could I still use a pre lci headlight on my lci?
I had hud on my lci e60
Christ I was pleased having an LCI but the business edition is loaded!!!!!
did you say m47 engine or n47 engine at 7:29 ? as the m47 is reliable and whilst the n47 isnt so much due to the timing chain.
Hello..I am looking forward to purchase a e60 525i as my first car next year when I turn 18...Do you recommend it to me?
Question, I have a pre-face e61, however the previous owner took the liberty of putting a lot of stuff in the car from a face-lift car, I am interested in upgrading the CCC to CIC, however while I have the old joystick and the old screen in the dashboard I have the new (touch buttons ) radio, can I deduce the unit behind the radio is from CIC or facelift radio panel works on a CCC radio unit ?
Is there a way I can tell if the unit in the center console is from CIC ?
My 07 LCI 530i Touring has heads up display, wonder how that happened.
if you have it that is because yours is 2007 I believe they carried it on to 2007 but if you look at 2008 2009 cars they stopped it as it was causing battery drain issues on the car when it was linked with cic
@@BMWDoctor Sweet. It has the moon roof too, in fact it seems fully loaded. It must've cost the original owner a pretty penny in 2007. It has 130,000km on the clock now, and after repairing 2 corroded relays in the boot (in fact I relocated all the relays in the boot to the next level up to avoid the damp) it's been problem free.
Oh yeah Cool yeah nate lci ones were good you probably have the older version cluster if you was to take out your cluster you would probably see your Hardware version is from 2006 which makes it compatible with HUD
Any clusters after that we’re not compatible
My 08 E61 has heads up also, mdrive too.
Hi guys! Do the LCI sat nav connects your iphone bluetooth to listen to music?! Thx
so my 528 2010 is a pre LCI ?
Is the automatic gearbox more reliable on the lci versions? Looking in to buying an e61 soon. Thinking 525d automatic lci or 525i auto but if i get the 525i do you recomend pre lci o lci?? Is the petrol 525 more reliable pre lci or lci???
Business edition does not include all of the kit shown. I’ve owned the 2009 business edition, and it was far from “fully loaded”, that car just has been optioned nicely. No power fold mirrors, heated seats, sun roof, head up display, xenon, etc
Well then your one must have been a budget one you get what you pay for
BMW Doctor it was really poorly specced in terms of options. It had wide nav, spiders, m sport, but was missing heated seats. I assumed being an edition, it would have more kit. Paid quite a bit for it because it was low miles, and a late plate e60. Lesson learned; hunt for a good spec!
Or avoid a 2.0d and get 530i or 535d which come highest specced
BMW Doctor yep! got a LCI 535d 😎
hey mate, i'm surfing actually in your channel ;)
No problem mate lol
same here;D
Is it N52 or M54 engine in it? thx!
Hi there. .can change parts of the lci to a standard e60..and also the 8 speed automatic transmission possible to exchange from a 6 speed automatic on standard e60..
Great video.. but I've cracked more mv2's then any other BMW wheel. I would estimate I've owned about 50 of them in the last 5 years. Unless they're different to the MV2s found on E46?
What the hell do you do with those wheels, I had them 18'' on various e46s and never had a problem with it?
I have a pre lci..2005 Guessing its a business model as it has spider alloys.. Folding mirrors, lci headlights fully electric seats including headrests.. But doesnt have soft close.. (pre lci)
And have older gear selector and heads up display
im in coventry could really do with some help i got no p[ower to m ask unit ive changed every fuse and the body module and the mpm box still nothing
How reliable is the 530i?
Hi.. wonder if you can help me. I had a problem related my AC. During long trip normally on hot day, suddently, the AC blow hot air. What I did was to of the AC (blowers is on). Very surprised air blowed was coller one minutes or so... After that I can Push AC bottom the air blowed is cold as normal. Normally they problems repeat on every hour so.
Great video! Thanks for sharing.
your welcome mate
Are the 535d worth getting?
Does BMW 525 3.0 2010 145kWh have facelift?
Am on my to snatch e60 right now, 09 model fully loaded , why did you got me like that mate?.......
i just picked up a 535xi m sport and was wondering if there is any difference in the front bumpers from lci to pre lci. thanks in advance!
i have the lci model (2008)
Hey Dr. Dean,
Could you please make a video on how to install heated seats on a 2008 528i?
Mine appears to have all the bells and whistles but that. I thought US vehicles were really beefed up.
Hi mate. Hope you reed this. I have e61 lci . It has parrots installed which I don’t use. It might bee linked to this issue.Theres is usb cable in glove compartment which don’t do any thing when plugged in. Doesn’t charge or transmit any audio. And AUX at rear consul doesn’t play any audio when plugged in as well. What could be an issue? Thank you mate
the 2.0d is very common in Bombardia. The Bombardiers are living there
hey Doctor
I was disappointed a while back when you said you didnt rate m5 highly
I was thinking I have a 05 M5 and how am I going to approach you about getting mine to run, its been sitting on axle stands for about three years
It cranks but will not start. I dont have any scan tools I need to know what to buy in this regard i.e. ISTA+ and then I will start the correct preventive maintenance repairs using you to help if your keen.
Just finishing off 330ci E46 coupe with preventive maintenance
I been watching you and Nathan religiously, so looking forward to getting my m5 up and running
hope to her from yah soon
Hello man,can you tell me what is a difference between infotainment systems in this two cara,i mean differences between lci and non lci,and whic is better? Btw great video, and thanks!
And i am confused bcs some of lci models doesn't have a save infotainment as this have...
I have a 2004 bmw 530i and I have the same seats, heated steering wheel, heated seats. Yet people say that can’t be true!? I don’t have any m sport badging so it’s not an m sport what is it!
Just got me ah fully loaded E 60 I’m in love 😍
thats good to know make sure you subscribe this is the only E60 channel
Mine has Headup display and it's an LCI tho?
Would honestly struggle to pick one of them if I had too 😂
Would have been nice to know what "LCI" is.
Every time i watch a video from the doctor my head is spinning. Non stop fast talking with short breaks grasping for air, then shoot words like a bloody ak47, often repeating the same info with different words..
@10:55 how about Monaco blue.
LCI boot lids are different as well
Ok you seem to know better then me please tell me how there different shall I tell you like I tell everyone why they think there different because they have spoiler and mine has a spoiler on take that off the boots are the exact same Trust me on that they are no different mine has a lci boot lid as mine was damaged when I got it so I had to change it it came from a 2008 model no different at all
Hi I’m not saying anything bad I’m just saying the boot lids are different on the lci the number plate recess they are different I’ve been working on e60 for the last 5/6 years. If you look at the m5,lci,pre facelift model you will see there are 3 different recess’s, just have a look. Also do you do your own software updates on Idrive gearbox engine etc if so how much do you charge thanks
Look at the boots in this video you will see what I’m saying
Have you looked at the boot lids yet? Your see I’m right
Hey mate got an e60 msport had it serviced recently been driving it and the engine light came on that says Increased Emissions any help would be appreciated.
I can't find in web of English or Russian bloggers or another places. May be You know. What is that option of 2009 let's say model e60 on gearbox controler there is a sport button in some of them is not. Do You know some thing about that?
Where did you get to the rain vizier to buy list 🤔 it looking for those same types for mind and can't find 🤔 it ???
I just can’t get my head round buying a diesel BM tbh! I’ve got a lowly 525i SE and the engine note just makes it for me. Ok the 22 mpg is pants but as they say each to their own!!
BMW doctor I have a question about my e60 ????
Great video 👍......do you prefer 2.0d in this car?
no I dont I prefer my petrol cars
Bmw & Mini Doctor ahaaa Petrolhead 😁😁
Vladimir Arsovski yes mate I just did diesel to get the viewers I didn’t wanna be like the USA people just doing petrol now I done that it back to petrol only
Bmw & Mini Doctor
Apsolutno truly
In my country 90% are diesel cars ( mini also)
Does any1 know if the front wings are different or same on pre lci to lci?
Hi. I have. A. Tehnical question, in my car im msd80 was mosfet crasch i send computer to the guy who replace them for New much stronger components but he wouldent tell me why they crasch? Its some kind of defect?
common problem mate MSD80 destroys the chips causing misfires on all cylinders you can repair them very easily there called MOSFET CHIPS
I got the BMW5 series 2008 the LCI model but it’s not the business The timen chain went on it and it cost me 1850 quid to get fixed but I got the head gasket done and all the glow plugs plus the cover gaskets ...
Is it a 2.0 diesel?
14500
Excellent video 👍🤞😎
Thanks mate
great video
hud its avaible on lci, mine is 2008 and has hud
Please read comments I did say they kept it up to 2008 and then got rid due to cluster issues
2009 also got hud... My mate's 2009 550i M sport has it from the factory. It's included in VIN option list.