Just to let everybody know: the fuel systems on these are fine (N57 engine this). The only reason they fail so often (or atleast it seems that they do) is because people that drive BMWs are too cheap and put 10£ of fuel each time and sometimes even let it run dry. This is how you introduce a bunch of air and heat into the fuel system and destroy the high pressure fuel pump. Then it sends shavings throughout the whole system. You then need to replace: high pressure fuel pump, all injectors, clean all the lines, clean the fuel tank. It's a massive job. So please, DO NOT LET IT RUN DRY. Same applies to 2 litre N47 engines too. Just fill it with fuel when it's on 1/5 of the tank. Don't wait.
"people that drive BMW's are too cheap" Given what was said about the comprehensive service history and the money spent on maintaining it, I'm thinking the previous owner has not been a cheapskate...!
I don’t think a premium car with low mileage and under 10 years old should have serious problems with fuel system. Also this car was well maintained so this it’s another reason to stay away from BMW’s reliability. 😅
FYI "Max" on the boot button means you manually put the boot to height you prefer and then hold that button. Next time it will stop at your adjusted height. For garage owners really 👍
It should have auto reverse position where they move so you can see the kerbs. Sounds a silly thing but it actually helps. Even my Peugeot has that feature.
I’ve got the 6GT for 5 years now and I only think you really appreciate how good it is once you have owned one of these. Not sure what the 5GT is like to drive but the 630D GT does tick most of the boxes although not a track car but will cruise fast enough on the Autobahn
I’ve had my 2011 535GT for 10 years now and its a great car. The removable parcel shelf that slots perfectly under the floor of the boot and the dual boot/hatch have been incredibly handy. Cruises superbly. I didn’t realise it was still worth that much. Great vids. Cheers
@@Conservator. my previous car was a 730d se and the 535 seems roomier, especially in the back plus the rear bench seat moves back and forth as well as having reclining seats. Never known a car like it.
Agreed on the blind, love a good pano roof. I only close mine when it’s legitimately hot and it’s being left parked outside for a decent length of time, in a vain attempt to make the car slightly less of an oven when I get back in, but that’s hardly a frequent occurrence here in the UK. Otherwise I’d much rather have more light in the cabin.
Watching Matts videos you notice a strange relationship between people and cars. The newer more expensive cars seem to be looked after whereas the cheap slightly older ones are run into the ground. Then when both of these types become really old everyone loves them and no expense will be spared to keep it at its best like Matts SL.
I've never been too keen on the look of these cars, but the interior looks like a nice place to be! Good to see you get an easy turnaround for a change too 👍 although autotrader seems to think it's a high price. Swines!
its genuinely a really comfortable car to be in, my dad has a late 2011 5GT (tho not as highly spec-ed). The in line 6 is an absolute Ox and pulls so well when needed
I like the 5 series GTs. I've just seen your advert on autotrader and laughed because of one of the photos you took and you can see your finger! 😂 After the video you did about how to sell a car and how poorly thought pictures annoyed you, it just added to the irony! All the best! 👍🏾
I used to hate the BMW GT range (3er, 5er and 6er) but have recently come to like them. They do offer a brilliant amount of versatile for the money, even if the early versions are quite visually challenging; although by the LCI 3 GT and 6 GT they do like quite cool in my opinion! Also, they offered such strange engine/ gearbox combos; you could have a 550i (V8) GT, and a 335i Manual GT. You've got to wonder what the market for such cars was!
335i gt manual? Maybe for a towing market? 550gt for the long distance cruiser who wants the power to tow/have fun when needed😅 we just recently got a 620dgt which is absolutely lovely. Perfect for grown adult/elder years road trips with the grandchild and economical around town when used everyday. We considered x3/x5s however when trying to get in, it was too high for my mum who is the primary driver and her knees are not what they used to be. This was also offered with a lot of spec, so all in all, win win win😊
I still don't get the point of the GT series other than parting muppets from their money. Each model is: 1. No bigger on the inside that it's non-GT counterpart 2. Has less headroom in the rear because of the rear roofline than it's non-GT counterpart 3. It's more expensive to purchase and slower/less efficient than it's non-GT counterpart 4. Worse to drive (like an SUV) i.e. it might be trying to look sporty but you can't cheat physics compared to a saloon 5. Can't go offroad 5. My eyes.............................just look at it 🤮🤮 (the 3 GT was a bit better for space in the back but the 5 GT is a joke in this respect)
7 series chassis advantages without having to drive an actual limo. When new they didn't quite cut it in the looks department but when bought in the used market you don't care about looks and it's all about comfort and the drive.
The new graphics showing your costs breakdown was a nice touch Matt. Also, the sensible decision to opt for the blind removal should help the Profit and Loss account being in the black at the end of the financial year. Would be interesting to know how much the Beamer retailed for new in 2010.
I don't know exactly what the price actually was in pounds when new! But I can assure you it was in between the 5 and the 7 series! So, basically, expensive! Although the exterior is awkward (matter of fact it's kind of a marmite car; you either hate it or love it) it's a clever car because with less money than a 7 series, you have an unconventional car which gives you a bigger interior space than a 5 series F10/11, a better practicality, the same amount of legroom in the back as in the 7 series and the same headroom as in the X5! All of this, on the second hand market........ At a WAAAAAAAAAY lower price than an X5, X6 or SUVs in general
Here in Denmark a 530d with all these expensive extras would be on the wrong side of £150.000 but it would still be worth like £36000 today with 200.000 miles on it.. ;)
Wow. I always forget about these. I’d heard about them pre launch and loved the concept but on a trip to Oslo in 2009 a fleet of them pulled up outside a fancy hotel and I was unconvinced by the looks. I’m over that now though and think a 530d GT would be a great buy.
Hi Matt - great video as always. When you mentioned the non-folding mirrors, I did wonder whether you were simply travelling too fast for them to fold. After all, trying to fold your mirrors at say, 30 mph, would be a safety issue surely? Scrolling down through the comments afterwards it seems I was right and that if you had Goggled it, you'd have found the info you needed. A lesson for the future, no doubt. Also, if your mechanic watches your videos, which he possibly does, perhaps he is feeling suitably embarrassed at his charge for 'fixing' the mirrors?
Hi Matt, your previous review of a 530gt ,made me buy a 630gt m-sport,just as lockdown finished,and it was the best car I have ever owned, never driven an auto box before, and now would never go back to a manual,family problems made me move it on, but now have a bmw active tourer auto, would still love you to do a review of a 630gt, sorry for the late reply but just came back off holiday.
Feels disappointing you didn't massively overspend 😂 Nice someone has looked after it but Christ it's had some cash put into it. That BMW bong has scarred me for life I swear.
I think you’ve been reasonable with the roof blind, especially as your upholstery guy suggested that fix; he’s the expert after all, and it looks neat. I know why the emergency services were going nuts: Matt had bought a decent car for a change, you’d even managed to come in close to the £500 budget! I’d have called an ambulance as well 😅 I did think the 5|Series GTs looked ungainly, not helped by me not being the biggest fan of that gen 5-Series’ nose, but you’re right, it does suit white quite well. Not my thing, but definitely something a bit quirky and different to an SUV or estate.
I think you did the right thing with the blind Matt,our weather in the UK isn't that great so any sunshine coming through is a welcome, Nice to see you picking up a reasonable condition car for a change with little maintenance.white isn't my colour but with the silver alloys and the black interior it goes well.And hopefully a little profit "To keep the doors from closing"😊.
That's a nice car. I like the shape and I find big cars much easier to drive. I thought I was the only person on earth still using Pirelli and Good Year. That is a huge amount of car for the money.
This brings back memories, I used to own two GTs back in the day. Seriously miss those cars and will never understand, why most of the people hate them and think they’re ugly😂
Very smart car , good review, what you did was spot on for the age of the car , IAM more interested in the a good engine and running, Gearbox , good job done .
No, you did not cut corners with the sunroof blind. I liked the idea of removing the original blind and tinting the sunroof glass. You just saved a grand that you can put towards day-to-day business expenses. Great video.
I have the 6 series GT great car, after selling my X5 good value for money too. M sport comes with a lot of toys as standard similar to the 7 series. Doesn’t handle as well as the 5, but overall very good car, and a keeper for a few years !!
You did the right thing with the roof blind. The sort of person who would cause a fuss over that not being done would also question why you'd have had to put the price up to cover some of the cost. It's a great motor for that price.
I bought one of these because of your original video on them a few years back, your comment on the drawer for crisps sold me on it! There’s a thread on the FB 5GT page ref blind replacement. 400 quid or so if I remember. I just took mine off and had a dark limo tint put on. Great cars
Great vid as usual . Agree with the work done . Add £1k to the price for the blind and people just see a 5 series GT overpriced without looking any further.
What a lovely old barge, very nice. Agreed it has aged well tbh. Like you I wasn’t a fan when it first came out but it looks alright now. 😎 Love the new cost breakdown graphics on the screen, very smart and helpful. 👌🏻
I used to clean a 3-series GT and it was very appealing, far more so than a saloon and a very spacious, good family car. I was following a 5-Series GT this morning too, just about the only BMWs I quite like so very timely to see one on here!
Great video as always👌👌That extra button on the boot is if you want to set a limit to how high the boot opens. E.g. if your frequently parked in a garage with something limiting the boot from opening fully, this is when you’d set the limit.
I think i would have tinted that glass..but again each to there own, for me its too much light coming in other than that its a great barge with very little needed doing which we all know does not always happen.
5GT sits on the then 7 series wheelbase, split talegate was really clever and I went on the launch for this car; was for golfers to put clubs in with rear seat passengers having the option to stay dry whilst you did of raining!
I bought a 2010 5 Series GT based on your previous video of one. OMG, love this car so much, the 3.0L straight V6 is an awesome engine. Mine is high mileage, had a crankshaft pulley go and the rear air suspension needed new solenoids, but other than that it's built like a tank. I also had the sunshade go on me, I just put it back into the open position and forgot about it, I might get the sunroof tinted at some point, which is what everyone (owners) say to do, a new replacement one will go in a few years apparently. I think you are right, when they first came out they were ugly, but now I see a new x6 on the road and at first I think oh it's another GT, they have seem to come back around in style tbh. Great videos, keep up the great work!
This is a lot of car for the price. Regarding the interior blind, I can totally understand your choice, it would have virtually wiped out your profit if you had paid £1000, to have it rectified. After all it’s a 13 year old car, it can’t be expected to rival a brand new model. As always, great content Matt❤.
Love the channel ive watched for a while and all i can say is I dont know a better person to buy a used car off than you... There maybe one out there.... You clearly love doing what you do and if someone loves this car when they see it they'll pencil the job in.
So, I've got a 740i and the wife's got one of these (in six-cylinder petrol guise). Great car, the GT', fast enough, comfortable and safe as houses. (Edit) Also, I'd have fixed the blind and jacked the asking price up a grand. A BMW guy will immediately know that's not right and'll probably be sketched out.
Better option with the blind would have been to roll the existing one back and disable the motor (pull the plug) , thus giving the next owner the option. This would of cost even less to do and still of looked factory. Upstairs for thinking Matt 😉
Great video as always. One thing that annoys me as I can't work it out is why so many car reviewers use the phrase "pillarless doors" when it isn't the pillar that is missing (presumably so the doors don't fall off!...) and it isn't the door but rather the window that is missing the frame. Frameless doors might just work but they are literally frameless windows no?........just me then.
Your L322 interior is gorgeous...on to the BMW ever since I saw one for the first time when they came out I always was intrigued by them just never fully sold on them because I liked the sedan version of the 5 series more
Had one 2010 70,000 miles, in March 2019 i went to Marshalls BMW Scunthorpe to trade in against a brand new 3 series touring. They offered me £7,000. I walked out sold it cash to a trader for £9,500. Shows what a bunch of thieves Marshals are. It was gold with oyster leather had all the extras loved that car. Now have a 3GT.
All very well having these direct-injection diesels with good performance and high fuel economy but that £1800 bill for a new HP fuel pump offsets a lot of the savings, if not all of them. BMW doing in 2010 what Rover did in 1976 with the SD1... minus the good styling.
I agree with the removal of said blind. Every car that has a panoramic roof, and that I have sat in, has always had it open, pretty much useless. The next person who owns it can simply deal with the expense of paying for a new blind, or tinting it if preffered. Definitely not cutting corners in the slightest Matt! 🙂plus a nice change from the cheap that gives nothing but headaches 😂
I have a 530GT 2012 model. Amazing comfortable car and with sports button it’s quick. But Heavy. No major issues to date and and rear airbags were replaced. Fully loaded with kids and gear it flows beautifully and handles sublime. Used to have m3 and the like. But with family those days are shelves for now. On a b road it’s great fun.
Re the BMW 530 GT. You've been more than sensible in the spend. My last few cars have all had sunroofs with roller blinds in them and I cant remember he last time I used the blind! Its always open! so no worries. P.S. great video again. You always seem to talk sense in my view.
I think you've done the right thing with that one, Matt. If it was my car and the sunroof cover started sagging, that's exactly what I'd have done. It looks like a really nice car.
well done Matt i think you made the right decisions on this car i wouldn't think anyone will care about the blind. like you i never close mine on my Panamera with a dark interior
I bought a 90,000 mile Seat Ibiza Estate couple of weeks back and your videos was always running through my head. Full service history, new timing chain, new clutch, few bits of paintwork repairs and wheels need refurbing, but other than that for 3,500 was an absolute bargain. Guy was a really decent dealer as well so they are out there.
The 5 Series GT is a very nice car, it deserves a good home; in reference to the roof blind, you made the right call, I would have opted like you to tint the roof glass, just for some shade one those long summer days in 2024.....lets not talk about the washout of 2023.
not fixing the blind is a good idea. maybe put some mid level tint on that above glass so the future passengers don't get there eye balls seared out by the blazing sun from above, but other than that it's a good fix
I used to own a 530d GT. It's a fantastically versatile car - drop the seats and you have a massive load floor and a big tailgate, with seats up and the parcel shelf in place it's a luxurious saloon in a way that my current 5-series Touring never quite manages. The most important of the extras on this car are the reverse cameras. Rear visibility is very restricted, and it's a big barge. Even with parking sensors I kept reversing into things.
Very nice motor. A great purchase there buddy. It’s quite refreshing to see someone actually looking after their car for a change on these videos. I’d quite happily buy a car from you seeing the work you put into them. Another great vid and a great educational channel. Long time subscriber here. I recommend to watchers who aren’t subbed to sub! 👍
typical ive just bought a 2016 f10 520d m sport Because i couldnt find a 5 series GT WHICH has always been my dream car, its hard to find a good example Still great for your forecourt it should fly off to a new owner in no time . well done matt . good luck
This what I like about keeping all the receipts of services etc, helps you sell it to the next customer with a peace of mind and hopefully make some money.
No Matt, I do t think any corners were cut here. Don't want to blow exhaust up your tailpipe but you're not a corner cutter and I'd by a car from you any day of the week. Love this Beemer GT by the way, lovely motor.
Great to see a 5 series GT. I loved mine. Mine was white as well. It really stood out from the crowd. Its timeless if you can say that about any car nowadays. Loved it so much I upgraded to a 630d GT Msport. Why have an SUV when you can drive around in luxury for half the price.
I actually envy you! I have a 3 series G20 (the latest model) and I'm replacing it in a few months for a 5 GT because I can't afford to purchase a 630d GT M Sport at the moment 😅 also, I'm 34 years old! Which means the GT although it's a sort of practical and sporty 7 series...... Without being a 7 series....... It's not necessarily an old man's car!!!
I wanted to buy one of these as I don’t mind the styling and it was just a little unique but it’s a very heavy car with a standard 3ltr diesel so fuel economy isn’t that good tax is higher so didn’t really work well enough for me. Also with the timing chain I think these are just as susceptible for failures like the N47 engines, if I were buying one of these used first thing I would do is the timing chain if it hasn’t been done already.
I’ve always found the GT an acquired taste even for a 5 series lover like me. It shouts “caravan lover” to me. It would also be good to know what you actually sell it for in an update video.
05:20 Growing up we didn’t have much money so my dad would go to the tyre shop and buy a tyre to roll us down the hill - those were the Goodyears
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I love a dad joke. 10/10.😂
Made me smile hahah
Just to let everybody know: the fuel systems on these are fine (N57 engine this). The only reason they fail so often (or atleast it seems that they do) is because people that drive BMWs are too cheap and put 10£ of fuel each time and sometimes even let it run dry. This is how you introduce a bunch of air and heat into the fuel system and destroy the high pressure fuel pump. Then it sends shavings throughout the whole system. You then need to replace: high pressure fuel pump, all injectors, clean all the lines, clean the fuel tank. It's a massive job.
So please, DO NOT LET IT RUN DRY. Same applies to 2 litre N47 engines too. Just fill it with fuel when it's on 1/5 of the tank. Don't wait.
"people that drive BMW's are too cheap" Given what was said about the comprehensive service history and the money spent on maintaining it, I'm thinking the previous owner has not been a cheapskate...!
Never letting your car run low is good advice for any car in general. 😂
I’d say that is good advice for any modern diesel engine as they all don’t really like to be run dry or misfueled.
I don’t think a premium car with low mileage and under 10 years old should have serious problems with fuel system. Also this car was well maintained so this it’s another reason to stay away from BMW’s reliability. 😅
Why dont other cars have this problem?
If only all car dealers were as honest as you , it's nice to see how you make sure everything is made good before you sell.
If all dealers were honest they wouldn’t be millionaires I suppose 🤣
he said a BMW GT looks cool, ive never heard anyone calling that turd looking cool
Chops Garage is another one.
How do u actually know he is honest?
Oh come on @zynifi keep it civil .
I never get bored with this format with a subtle pinch of humour.I would definitely buy a car off you. Thanks
First car in high peak history that doesn't need a good buff 🥺
FYI "Max" on the boot button means you manually put the boot to height you prefer and then hold that button. Next time it will stop at your adjusted height. For garage owners really 👍
Thanks for the info!
Not corner cutting, just a sensible solution. Was never sure about these GT's, but in white it looks pretty decent. It's a lot of car for £10k though
The mirrors only fold in at low speed - in at 15mph, back out automatically at 25mph. You can recode them to operate at higher speeds.
Just to test it out, I tried folding in my mirrors while driving. Nothing happens. Maybe I should try at low speeds. I own a 2005 1 series.
you are correct ;)
2 hours of labour for that 😅
@@davidhemsworth4098 Narh....Bimmercode do the trick 😊
It should have auto reverse position where they move so you can see the kerbs. Sounds a silly thing but it actually helps. Even my Peugeot has that feature.
I’ve got the 6GT for 5 years now and I only think you really appreciate how good it is once you have owned one of these. Not sure what the 5GT is like to drive but the 630D GT does tick most of the boxes although not a track car but will cruise fast enough on the Autobahn
I’ve had my 2011 535GT for 10 years now and its a great car. The removable parcel shelf that slots perfectly under the floor of the boot and the dual boot/hatch have been incredibly handy. Cruises superbly. I didn’t realise it was still worth that much.
Great vids. Cheers
It’s a 7 series hatchback with 5 badge on it. 😉
@@Conservator.535 diesel engines were the rockets! I used to have a 530d, but always regretted not getting the 535d.
@@Superzesh101 My dad had the 535d, i still remember how well this car pulled, nice engine sound too!
@@Conservator. my previous car was a 730d se and the 535 seems roomier, especially in the back plus the rear bench seat moves back and forth as well as having reclining seats. Never known a car like it.
Agreed on the blind, love a good pano roof. I only close mine when it’s legitimately hot and it’s being left parked outside for a decent length of time, in a vain attempt to make the car slightly less of an oven when I get back in, but that’s hardly a frequent occurrence here in the UK. Otherwise I’d much rather have more light in the cabin.
Watching Matts videos you notice a strange relationship between people and cars. The newer more expensive cars seem to be looked after whereas the cheap slightly older ones are run into the ground. Then when both of these types become really old everyone loves them and no expense will be spared to keep it at its best like Matts SL.
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I've never been too keen on the look of these cars, but the interior looks like a nice place to be! Good to see you get an easy turnaround for a change too 👍 although autotrader seems to think it's a high price. Swines!
its genuinely a really comfortable car to be in, my dad has a late 2011 5GT (tho not as highly spec-ed). The in line 6 is an absolute Ox and pulls so well when needed
I like the 5 series GTs.
I've just seen your advert on autotrader and laughed because of one of the photos you took and you can see your finger! 😂
After the video you did about how to sell a car and how poorly thought pictures annoyed you, it just added to the irony!
All the best! 👍🏾
I used to hate the BMW GT range (3er, 5er and 6er) but have recently come to like them. They do offer a brilliant amount of versatile for the money, even if the early versions are quite visually challenging; although by the LCI 3 GT and 6 GT they do like quite cool in my opinion! Also, they offered such strange engine/ gearbox combos; you could have a 550i (V8) GT, and a 335i Manual GT. You've got to wonder what the market for such cars was!
335i gt manual? Maybe for a towing market? 550gt for the long distance cruiser who wants the power to tow/have fun when needed😅 we just recently got a 620dgt which is absolutely lovely. Perfect for grown adult/elder years road trips with the grandchild and economical around town when used everyday.
We considered x3/x5s however when trying to get in, it was too high for my mum who is the primary driver and her knees are not what they used to be.
This was also offered with a lot of spec, so all in all, win win win😊
I totally get where your coming from, it is ugly but kinda appealing!😊 It has an Eastern block out of proportion look to it!
I still don't get the point of the GT series other than parting muppets from their money. Each model is:
1. No bigger on the inside that it's non-GT counterpart
2. Has less headroom in the rear because of the rear roofline than it's non-GT counterpart
3. It's more expensive to purchase and slower/less efficient than it's non-GT counterpart
4. Worse to drive (like an SUV) i.e. it might be trying to look sporty but you can't cheat physics compared to a saloon
5. Can't go offroad
5. My eyes.............................just look at it 🤮🤮
(the 3 GT was a bit better for space in the back but the 5 GT is a joke in this respect)
7 series chassis advantages without having to drive an actual limo. When new they didn't quite cut it in the looks department but when bought in the used market you don't care about looks and it's all about comfort and the drive.
The new graphics showing your costs breakdown was a nice touch Matt. Also, the sensible decision to opt for the blind removal should help the Profit and Loss account being in the black at the end of the financial year. Would be interesting to know how much the Beamer retailed for new in 2010.
I don't know exactly what the price actually was in pounds when new! But I can assure you it was in between the 5 and the 7 series! So, basically, expensive! Although the exterior is awkward (matter of fact it's kind of a marmite car; you either hate it or love it) it's a clever car because with less money than a 7 series, you have an unconventional car which gives you a bigger interior space than a 5 series F10/11, a better practicality, the same amount of legroom in the back as in the 7 series and the same headroom as in the X5! All of this, on the second hand market........ At a WAAAAAAAAAY lower price than an X5, X6 or SUVs in general
@@davideselvi3906It's a good price for a modern BMW in good condition. Any older BMW pre-F10 or F30 seem to have seen better days now.
Here in Denmark a 530d with all these expensive extras would be on the wrong side of £150.000 but it would still be worth like £36000 today with 200.000 miles on it.. ;)
lol dude that text in a dark box can be made up in seconds in davinci resolve, adobe premiere, etc. not hard at all
@@denaco Apologies, being a technophobe I am hopeless at that kind of thing. Cheers.
Wow. I always forget about these. I’d heard about them pre launch and loved the concept but on a trip to Oslo in 2009 a fleet of them pulled up outside a fancy hotel and I was unconvinced by the looks. I’m over that now though and think a 530d GT would be a great buy.
I largely agree but be aware that they are as wide and long as a 7 series so finding a decent parking space can be a bit of an issue.
Are you from Italy or France that you care so much about parking space?
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The Netherlands!
Hi Matt - great video as always. When you mentioned the non-folding mirrors, I did wonder whether you were simply travelling too fast for them to fold. After all, trying to fold your mirrors at say, 30 mph, would be a safety issue surely? Scrolling down through the comments afterwards it seems I was right and that if you had Goggled it, you'd have found the info you needed. A lesson for the future, no doubt. Also, if your mechanic watches your videos, which he possibly does, perhaps he is feeling suitably embarrassed at his charge for 'fixing' the mirrors?
The 5 GT always looked like the Elephant man in my mind, probably a good car but always hated it for the way it looks.
Yes. They are unpleasant.
Hi Matt, your previous review of a 530gt ,made me buy a 630gt m-sport,just as lockdown finished,and it was the best car I have ever owned, never driven an auto box before, and now would never go back to a manual,family problems made me move it on, but now have a bmw active tourer auto, would still love you to do a review of a 630gt, sorry for the late reply but just came back off holiday.
Feels disappointing you didn't massively overspend 😂 Nice someone has looked after it but Christ it's had some cash put into it. That BMW bong has scarred me for life I swear.
Yeah me too. I hate that noise
@@HighPeakAutosdid you end up fixing the side view, I didn't see the cost in the final breakdown
Bargain and a nice spec too with some decent extras. I 100% wouldn't have dropped a grand to fix the blind not on a car of that age.
I think you’ve been reasonable with the roof blind, especially as your upholstery guy suggested that fix; he’s the expert after all, and it looks neat.
I know why the emergency services were going nuts: Matt had bought a decent car for a change, you’d even managed to come in close to the £500 budget! I’d have called an ambulance as well 😅
I did think the 5|Series GTs looked ungainly, not helped by me not being the biggest fan of that gen 5-Series’ nose, but you’re right, it does suit white quite well. Not my thing, but definitely something a bit quirky and different to an SUV or estate.
They really are a good option instead of the over priced X5 or X6. Absolutely the right thing to do with the blind.
I think you did the right thing with the blind Matt,our weather in the UK isn't that great so any sunshine coming through is a welcome, Nice to see you picking up a reasonable condition car for a change with little maintenance.white isn't my colour but with the silver alloys and the black interior it goes well.And hopefully a little profit "To keep the doors from closing"😊.
That “little ashtray” is the key holder.
Makes sense
That's a nice car. I like the shape and I find big cars much easier to drive. I thought I was the only person on earth still using Pirelli and Good Year.
That is a huge amount of car for the money.
This brings back memories, I used to own two GTs back in the day. Seriously miss those cars and will never understand, why most of the people hate them and think they’re ugly😂
Definitely sensible decision and not a bad outcome Matt
Roof looks better without the blind, as you mentioned there is the option of tinting it... lovely car too
power folding actually don't need fixing. you just need to make sure the car is on park before you can use it.
Ah that’s interesting/ maybe my mechanic didn’t fix them after all 😂
@@HighPeakAutos lol, they were trying to "earn" some extra credits from you....
Very smart car , good review, what you did was spot on for the age of the car , IAM more interested in the a good engine and running, Gearbox , good job done .
The blind removal seems very sensible, a tint would have been good but I guess new owner can decide. Nice car.
I took the blind off mine and tinted the roof
No, you did not cut corners with the sunroof blind. I liked the idea of removing the original blind and tinting the sunroof glass. You just saved a grand that you can put towards day-to-day business expenses. Great video.
Would of done exactly the same Matt👍🏻 one of the less headache cars and £1500 profit😁
Nice one!
I have the 6 series GT great car, after selling my X5 good value for money too. M sport comes with a lot of toys as standard similar to the 7 series. Doesn’t handle as well as the 5, but overall very good car, and a keeper for a few years !!
Yes Matt definitely the correct decision, no point spending the extra if you just going to sell it on! Another great video!
You did the right thing with the roof blind. The sort of person who would cause a fuss over that not being done would also question why you'd have had to put the price up to cover some of the cost. It's a great motor for that price.
I bought one of these because of your original video on them a few years back, your comment on the drawer for crisps sold me on it! There’s a thread on the FB 5GT page ref blind replacement. 400 quid or so if I remember. I just took mine off and had a dark limo tint put on. Great cars
Great vid as usual . Agree with the work done . Add £1k to the price for the blind and people just see a 5 series GT overpriced without looking any further.
What a lovely old barge, very nice. Agreed it has aged well tbh. Like you I wasn’t a fan when it first came out but it looks alright now. 😎 Love the new cost breakdown graphics on the screen, very smart and helpful. 👌🏻
I used to clean a 3-series GT and it was very appealing, far more so than a saloon and a very spacious, good family car. I was following a 5-Series GT this morning too, just about the only BMWs I quite like so very timely to see one on here!
Great video as always👌👌That extra button on the boot is if you want to set a limit to how high the boot opens. E.g. if your frequently parked in a garage with something limiting the boot from opening fully, this is when you’d set the limit.
Thanks for the info!
I think i would have tinted that glass..but again each to there own, for me its too much light coming in other than that its a great barge with very little needed doing which we all know does not always happen.
5GT sits on the then 7 series wheelbase, split talegate was really clever and I went on the launch for this car; was for golfers to put clubs in with rear seat passengers having the option to stay dry whilst you did of raining!
I bought a 2010 5 Series GT based on your previous video of one. OMG, love this car so much, the 3.0L straight V6 is an awesome engine. Mine is high mileage, had a crankshaft pulley go and the rear air suspension needed new solenoids, but other than that it's built like a tank. I also had the sunshade go on me, I just put it back into the open position and forgot about it, I might get the sunroof tinted at some point, which is what everyone (owners) say to do, a new replacement one will go in a few years apparently. I think you are right, when they first came out they were ugly, but now I see a new x6 on the road and at first I think oh it's another GT, they have seem to come back around in style tbh. Great videos, keep up the great work!
This is a lot of car for the price.
Regarding the interior blind, I can totally understand your choice, it would have virtually wiped out your profit if you had paid £1000, to have it rectified.
After all it’s a 13 year old car, it can’t be expected to rival a brand new model.
As always, great content Matt❤.
Always had a soft spot for these, loads of room for the family and all the luxury needed, GLWS ,priced well also
Friend has one, pretty quick for a big bus! Plenty of space everywhere & has aged very well!
I agree
Love the channel ive watched for a while and all i can say is I dont know a better person to buy a used car off than you... There maybe one out there.... You clearly love doing what you do and if someone loves this car when they see it they'll pencil the job in.
So, I've got a 740i and the wife's got one of these (in six-cylinder petrol guise). Great car, the GT', fast enough, comfortable and safe as houses.
(Edit) Also, I'd have fixed the blind and jacked the asking price up a grand. A BMW guy will immediately know that's not right and'll probably be sketched out.
I thought that. It's at the price were you'd still expect things to be right aside from some age related marks and blemishes.
I just love the front end & she just flows. I do like these. It's different.
Better option with the blind would have been to roll the existing one back and disable the motor (pull the plug) , thus giving the next owner the option. This would of cost even less to do and still of looked factory. Upstairs for thinking Matt 😉
"...would of"..., "would of"..., "still of...", gawd, can't anyone speak English anymore? *Upstairs for thinking, CraigK80* .
@@nickturner2813 😂 get a grip sunshine…..corrected for the grammar police
Great video as always.
One thing that annoys me as I can't work it out is why so many car reviewers use the phrase "pillarless doors" when it isn't the pillar that is missing (presumably so the doors don't fall off!...) and it isn't the door but rather the window that is missing the frame. Frameless doors might just work but they are literally frameless windows no?........just me then.
You did right with the blind removal. They tend to fail again anyway so you saved money for the next owner!😉
That’s one gorgeous car. Good job all round
I know it’s subjective but one of the most ugliest cars on the road IMO.
Agree - and bought by people who will tell you it’s better than a 5 series saloon, but the truth is, they picked it up cheap because it’s ugly
No corners cut,you did the right thing/choice for the age of the car
Thanks
Should be titled “I un-learnt how to use indicators” 🤣
Hilarious.
got me laughing in my hospital bed lad so funny
@@audify3833 hope it’s nothing sinister and you haven’t popped any stitches. 😬👍🏼
At least they going where they should not like ones with indicator flashing right and going left lol
Have 2014 m sport lci model, love it. Every morning I jump in it and it makes me smile. 1 thing with bmw definitely get rid off run flat tyres
2010. that was miles ahead of its time and still looks modern and up to date !!
It really was
Your L322 interior is gorgeous...on to the BMW ever since I saw one for the first time when they came out I always was intrigued by them just never fully sold on them because I liked the sedan version of the 5 series more
I love my old Range Rover
@@HighPeakAutos not loving it should be crime tbh
You made the right choice, the car looks better with more light.
In my top 10 ugliest Bimmers of all time
Sensible. And it’s a good car with a great spec.
£10k - £11k for one of those - No thanks 😂
The age of it aswel 😳
Had one 2010 70,000 miles, in March 2019 i went to Marshalls BMW Scunthorpe to trade in against a brand new 3 series touring. They offered me £7,000. I walked out sold it cash to a trader for £9,500. Shows what a bunch of thieves Marshals are. It was gold with oyster leather had all the extras loved that car. Now have a 3GT.
Used the hate them when first came out but now I’m actually looking at getting one.
Me too
The mirrors only fold under a certain speed mate
All very well having these direct-injection diesels with good performance and high fuel economy but that £1800 bill for a new HP fuel pump offsets a lot of the savings, if not all of them.
BMW doing in 2010 what Rover did in 1976 with the SD1... minus the good styling.
I agree with the removal of said blind. Every car that has a panoramic roof, and that I have sat in, has always had it open, pretty much useless. The next person who owns it can simply deal with the expense of paying for a new blind, or tinting it if preffered. Definitely not cutting corners in the slightest Matt! 🙂plus a nice change from the cheap that gives nothing but headaches 😂
I have a 530GT 2012 model. Amazing comfortable car and with sports button it’s quick. But Heavy. No major issues to date and and rear airbags were replaced. Fully loaded with kids and gear it flows beautifully and handles sublime. Used to have m3 and the like. But with family those days are shelves for now. On a b road it’s great fun.
Totally the right thing to do leaving that liner blind thing, no one needs it, better spending £1000 on other fixes! Lovely car 😎
Re the BMW 530 GT. You've been more than sensible in the spend. My last few cars have all had sunroofs with roller blinds in them and I cant remember he last time I used the blind! Its always open! so no worries. P.S. great video again. You always seem to talk sense in my view.
I think you've done the right thing with that one, Matt. If it was my car and the sunroof cover started sagging, that's exactly what I'd have done. It looks like a really nice car.
I love it. It's the best diesel van you can get.
Great video Matt you’re exactly the type of person I would buy a car from exceptionally high standards in your prep and a genuine honest bloke !!!
the interior on the f generation cars like this and the normal 5 series are so beautiful
well done Matt i think you made the right decisions on this car i wouldn't think anyone will care about the blind. like you i never close mine on my Panamera with a dark interior
Not cut corners at all. Every thing sorted one way or another. As you said, someone will get a good car.
I bought a 90,000 mile Seat Ibiza Estate couple of weeks back and your videos was always running through my head. Full service history, new timing chain, new clutch, few bits of paintwork repairs and wheels need refurbing, but other than that for 3,500 was an absolute bargain. Guy was a really decent dealer as well so they are out there.
Loving the new Wheeler Dealers style maths at the end. Don’t forget to add the hours for Ed.
Easy simple deal. Low spend. Nice in and out. No corners cut.
The 5 Series GT is a very nice car, it deserves a good home; in reference to the roof blind, you made the right call, I would have opted like you to tint the roof glass, just for some shade one those long summer days in 2024.....lets not talk about the washout of 2023.
Nice car. The only extra I think I would have done would be to get some privacy glass film stuck to the sunroof to match the rear windows.
not fixing the blind is a good idea. maybe put some mid level tint on that above glass so the future passengers don't get there eye balls seared out by the blazing sun from above, but other than that it's a good fix
Defo the right choice with the sagging sun-roof cover thingy.
I had one and had a love/hate relationship with it. Great limo, but ponderous and funky.
I used to own a 530d GT. It's a fantastically versatile car - drop the seats and you have a massive load floor and a big tailgate, with seats up and the parcel shelf in place it's a luxurious saloon in a way that my current 5-series Touring never quite manages. The most important of the extras on this car are the reverse cameras. Rear visibility is very restricted, and it's a big barge. Even with parking sensors I kept reversing into things.
Good video and a nice motor, also like the way you put up the cost of everything on the screen at the end of the video.
idk why but it feels like the car fits you so well, looks good with you
Very nice motor. A great purchase there buddy. It’s quite refreshing to see someone actually looking after their car for a change on these videos. I’d quite happily buy a car from you seeing the work you put into them. Another great vid and a great educational channel. Long time subscriber here.
I recommend to watchers who aren’t subbed to sub!
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typical ive just bought a 2016 f10 520d m sport Because i couldnt find a 5 series GT WHICH has always been my dream car, its hard to find a good example Still great for your forecourt it should fly off to a new owner in no time . well done matt . good luck
This what I like about keeping all the receipts of services etc, helps you sell it to the next customer with a peace of mind and hopefully make some money.
You did exactly correct balance for its age and value
No Matt, I do t think any corners were cut here.
Don't want to blow exhaust up your tailpipe but you're not a corner cutter and I'd by a car from you any day of the week.
Love this Beemer GT by the way, lovely motor.
Great to see a 5 series GT. I loved mine. Mine was white as well. It really stood out from the crowd. Its timeless if you can say that about any car nowadays. Loved it so much I upgraded to a 630d GT Msport. Why have an SUV when you can drive around in luxury for half the price.
I actually envy you! I have a 3 series G20 (the latest model) and I'm replacing it in a few months for a 5 GT because I can't afford to purchase a 630d GT M Sport at the moment 😅 also, I'm 34 years old! Which means the GT although it's a sort of practical and sporty 7 series...... Without being a 7 series....... It's not necessarily an old man's car!!!
I wanted to buy one of these as I don’t mind the styling and it was just a little unique but it’s a very heavy car with a standard 3ltr diesel so fuel economy isn’t that good tax is higher so didn’t really work well enough for me.
Also with the timing chain I think these are just as susceptible for failures like the N47 engines, if I were buying one of these used first thing I would do is the timing chain if it hasn’t been done already.
my dad has a 2011 version of this car in a gun metal grey colour and it is fantastic
Jim The Trim saving us all a fortune since the 80's - legend 👍
I’ve always found the GT an acquired taste even for a 5 series lover like me. It shouts “caravan lover” to me. It would also be good to know what you actually sell it for in an update video.