I came to this channel from Jayemm who gave a sneaky shout out to you in his LS600HL review. Loving all your content that I've seen so far! Informative, useful videos about cars that I personally have never really considered... for example here on the east coast of the US I have never even seen a Ls600HL, and maybe 1 or 2 e61 wagons. Thank you for delivering the info in such a charismatic way, often on a backdrop of beautiful scenery as a bonus! This channel deserves more likes, subs, and views!
I love the e60 sedan 525Dauto! Mine was a ‘07 3.0d, 250hp and 500Nm, the perfect combo of engine and trans. Monaco blue and light leather. Everybody warned me against e61 because of trouble with the back door, both electrical and regarding rust.
don't tell my dad, Mario, but I used to use every single one of his 2013 Mondeo ST 2.2 Diesel Wagon's 200 horsepower. that much for manual diesel wagons haha (car was and is stock, he loves it and never sold it)
A rather positive review (except for your opinion on it's look), which makes me wonder why you would include in the title "Worst car ever? ...." . Many diesel touring cars that are 15 years old with 140k+ kilometres aged a lot worse (Passat), but some aged much better (Audi A6, BMW 3-Series). BTW, you forgot to mention the abundance of torque that comes with these excellent BMW turbo diesels.
Kill meee! You are funny 😊 Me personally I quite like these, I could be a bit biased owning an E92. Do you like the current BMW design language with the super ugly big grills better?! 🤮
not biased but hard to maintain in the US (easier in Europe, yes yes)+ also been in an accident (at least, on the driver front side color is not matching). agree w Mario, big no no
@@swisscarguy I have to say that is teh most weird thing I have seen, only because it became unlawful for people to use mobile phones and so BT was just added by all manufacturers. Even my 2011 Toyota Verso had it as did my 2005 BMW 320ci
I think that the 525d might have been shit (i think it was the 2.0 liter engine, if it a 3.0 then disregard this bcs the 3.0 was a good engine.), but the 535d was truly great, i myself had an e90 330xd but the 35d was just better. The M57 engine was really reliable with good power and decent economy.
Maybe I'm to obsessed, but apart from all things you listed (BMW, diesel, manual) I would add dirty interior as another pet peeve. If your friend loves BMW so much, we doesn't he clean them? ;)
i owned my 525 tourer for 5 yrs,now with 188k on the clock. totally reliable and you have the cheek to call it ugly. have you no mirrors in your house?
I used to think they were well hated, and for good reason too. Then a big daddy M5 came my way for way cheaper than a comparable GTi. Might be best car I’ve ever owned, people love it, very fast and looks good. The bengal butt has aged well. And hey it gives GTR’s a run for their money, seats 4 and has massage seats ;) do you find the M5 styling the same as on plebeian E60’s? Never thought I would get any compliments on it as I bought it out of need and for the drivetrain, but here we are 🤷♂️
![How expensive is it to own a 2007 BMW 525d (E60/E61)? Total cost of ownership [TCO]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/gElro1pepos/mqdefault.jpg)
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_Kill meeee!_ 🙈
The cost of maintenance video is where we see if this is a real BMW :-)
Great drive Mario, nice scenery. The 525d is impressive for 15 years old and it has loads of space. Probably better than an SUV!
Absolutely
I love the E60 generation
I came to this channel from Jayemm who gave a sneaky shout out to you in his LS600HL review. Loving all your content that I've seen so far! Informative, useful videos about cars that I personally have never really considered... for example here on the east coast of the US I have never even seen a Ls600HL, and maybe 1 or 2 e61 wagons. Thank you for delivering the info in such a charismatic way, often on a backdrop of beautiful scenery as a bonus!
This channel deserves more likes, subs, and views!
As something I can't get over here, I would love to have a manual diesel wagon. Maybe a 530d though.
The grass is always greener.
11:10 - Plenty of sporty Diesel cars :P Lemans was won with a V10 TDI two years before this :P
I love the e60 sedan 525Dauto! Mine was a ‘07 3.0d, 250hp and 500Nm, the perfect combo of engine and trans. Monaco blue and light leather. Everybody warned me against e61 because of trouble with the back door, both electrical and regarding rust.
People hated the looks of the 996 too, it has classic status now.
This is the best comparison. You're so right, my friend.
don't tell my dad, Mario, but I used to use every single one of his 2013 Mondeo ST 2.2 Diesel Wagon's 200 horsepower. that much for manual diesel wagons haha (car was and is stock, he loves it and never sold it)
Any chance of a tractor tour and a look at the chicken coop?
I like the look of these. And, was that a GMT Master you were wearing?
Yepp, bought it when they were still reasonable...
15:00 - When is the last time you drove a car like a Renault Megane from the same period with electric power steering?
Most likely 15 years ago. 😅
@@swisscarguy You should make some beater video about such lol
That turnsignal stalk isn't problem, just dont use it because it's BMW 😄
I didn't know that the E61 came with an optional cubby hole for your gorilla pod, and I used to own one. Although mine was gorgeous. 😏
My gorilla pod is gorgeous as well. 😁
Mario since you love BMWs so much, do you wanna review mine? I am in Zug
What model do you have? And are you prepared to hear somebody talk sh*t about your car?
@@swisscarguy I have a 2012 E82 135i, I can take all the shittalking no worries
A rather positive review (except for your opinion on it's look), which makes me wonder why you would include in the title "Worst car ever? ...." . Many diesel touring cars that are 15 years old with 140k+ kilometres aged a lot worse (Passat), but some aged much better (Audi A6, BMW 3-Series). BTW, you forgot to mention the abundance of torque that comes with these excellent BMW turbo diesels.
Because I should hate it: it's a BMW, a Diesel and a manual. 3 things I'm not a big fan of. Also clickbait. 🤷🏻♂️
Mario, could you please tell me what road is that?
Albispass to Bucheneggpass. Right behind the town where I live. goo.gl/maps/yVJNBvY6qc1S7Q5M8
@@swisscarguy Thank you!!!
Kill meee! You are funny 😊
Me personally I quite like these, I could be a bit biased owning an E92.
Do you like the current BMW design language with the super ugly big grills better?! 🤮
It seems that blind car buyers are a very lucrative market segment. 🤷🏻♂️
not biased but hard to maintain in the US (easier in Europe, yes yes)+ also been in an accident (at least, on the driver front side color is not matching). agree w
Mario, big no no
Never minded the looks of these, it was the bloat in size and weight this generation brought that annoyed me.
Mario, you need a kart.
It sounds good for a diesel! Not bad!
How tall are you Mario? I consider buying a Touring so i know 👌
1m 84 cm. Plenty of space in this car.
14:00 - What are you saying - E38 is ugly? hehe
I've always loved the E60 design, especially the sedan
Mario Mario Mario, all BMW have BlueTooth, even the base car. May not have satnav, but would have BT for sure.
Interesting, because this car definitely doesn't have it. Hence, the weird bt-handsfree stuck to the sunvisor. Maybe it can be coded... 🤔
@@swisscarguy I have to say that is teh most weird thing I have seen, only because it became unlawful for people to use mobile phones and so BT was just added by all manufacturers. Even my 2011 Toyota Verso had it as did my 2005 BMW 320ci
My 2010 525i E60 didn't have BT. It was a PITA to retrofit but that was the least of my problems with the car.
No peek under the bonnet Mario?
Didn't even occur to me. That's the effect Diesels have on me: complete apathy 😅
I think that the 525d might have been shit (i think it was the 2.0 liter engine, if it a 3.0 then disregard this bcs the 3.0 was a good engine.), but the 535d was truly great, i myself had an e90 330xd but the 35d was just better. The M57 engine was really reliable with good power and decent economy.
This is indeed a 3.0 straight six.
Maybe I'm to obsessed, but apart from all things you listed (BMW, diesel, manual) I would add dirty interior as another pet peeve. If your friend loves BMW so much, we doesn't he clean them? ;)
He loves spending time with his family more. But yeah, filthy interiors are not something I particularly like.
@@swisscarguy fair
i owned my 525 tourer for 5 yrs,now with 188k on the clock. totally reliable and you have the cheek to call it ugly. have you no mirrors in your house?
I used to think they were well hated, and for good reason too. Then a big daddy M5 came my way for way cheaper than a comparable GTi. Might be best car I’ve ever owned, people love it, very fast and looks good. The bengal butt has aged well. And hey it gives GTR’s a run for their money, seats 4 and has massage seats ;) do you find the M5 styling the same as on plebeian E60’s? Never thought I would get any compliments on it as I bought it out of need and for the drivetrain, but here we are 🤷♂️
For me even the M5 cannot make up for the weird styling. Especially since the E39 M5 before looked spot on.