Here's Why A Lightly Used X5 xDrive50i is an Excellent Performance SUV Value.
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- Most X5's come with BMW's great turbo inline-6, but not this one. The 50i means it has a twin turbo V8, and this is still not the M! We take a walk around, we do an interior and technology overview, and we go for a drive! We find out why the xDrive50i versions of the X5 are fast, fun, and special, and why they present an excellent value compared with the likes of a Cayenne Turbo, Supercharged V8 Range Rovers, and GLE 63 AMG.
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Great video...I just picked up a 2018 50i with 19k miles for $55k. They threw in a 2 year, unlimited mileage CPO warranty. This thing is a dream to drive!
I just bought a 2015 X5 eDrive50i a couple of days ago. Totally love it! Enjoying your laughter when you accelerate, I’ve been doing that a bunch the last couple of days :)
Haha thanks! I actually have bought one since this video! Totally intending to pick up making videos again but life has been getting in the way, and gopro broke. However, sooner than later you'll be seeing a video of me showing off my new-to-me 2017 xDrive50i, which I always really knew was the perfect car for me. Glad to hear you're enjoying yours! Acceleration still makes me laugh!
This is so cool that you get actual high end cars to go over. Great idea and great work
Thanks man! I was enjoying your Lake George story yesterday and today as well!!!
Good job on the review! Your car background, especially in BMWs, comes across and you provided some good tips e.g., the recalls for the 50 cars. I am looking for a used one, lightly used, so you gave me exactly the information I wanted to hear!
Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching and I hope you find a nice one. I'd still love one of these, but I am thinking I want this drivetrain in a 650i Gran Coupe as a second car to my GX460, which functions as the SUV!
I have a 2015 X5 xDrive50i with executive package with soft close doors and all safety options. Drives absolutely AMAZING. Extremely soft and when you put it into sports mode its a beast. My MSRP was around $90,000. I got it for $29,000 with only 40k miles clean title. I bought it 14 months ago which was before the big spike in used car prices. I've never had a single issue with it!
That's an amazing deal, and it sounds like you've been very lucky!!
Not sure all would agree. dynamic handling package or M adaptive suspension (especially) are both fantastic options. Air springs cost under 200 a piece, and a new compressor like 500 (IF you ignored leaking air springs and let the compressor burn itself out). But for 99% of people, a couple new air springs is all you need. But even the standard suspension isn't bad at all
want to update us with any issues you've experienced since this comment?
@@honorablewiz7447 turns out I have rear air suspension and I had no idea. My rear air suspension went out (wear and tear item likes brakes) but it wasn’t expensive to fix. It was only $750. I haven’t had any other issues.
@michaelg4334 same thing I have rear air suspension and at the time when I bought it I had no idea. I'm going to purchase some adjustable springs and new adaptive shocks. I figured if my air suspension goes, I will install the rear springs from the set. Air suspension is a pain.
Very nice review , Thank you for the info.
a fantastic value, safer depreciation than the x5 M and Merc equivalent. more subtle of a sleeper and since it has the same 4.4 as the M, great buy.
Don't agree with the "safer depreciation" vs x5m. The used 50i will not hold value compared to a used X5M.
Great video , thanks 🏴
Nice vehicle. In 2017 the x5 50i was a dream but now I was lucky to own an X5 M50i G05 model. The engine is more powerful and refined.
Understated, Elegant, and Masculine.
I've noticed these obscure models and am quite taken. A refreshing presentation from the aggressive styling of the traditional M series.
This is the BMW I prefer.
I would definitely drive this.
Thank you Very much for this selection and selective review!
Absolutely love mine.
They are quite enjoyable! I still want one lol
A buddy of mine is a service manger for BMW and he has some very interesting stories to tell about these twin turbo V8’s. I recently saw an X5 xDrive50i for sale at a dealer in Texas, gave my buddy the VIN and he said the customer was advised by BMW the vehicle needed an engine replacement due to smoking issues. Customer declined and now the car is for sale at a third party dealer.
Yeah I would love to own one but I honestly don't feel that I can afford to both buy an extended warranty for it and then keep up with repairs and maintenance after the warranty has expired. That plus the inconvenience of having in the shop often could make ownership difficult if it's your only car.
I know this is an older video, but still relevant! Just picked up a f15 x5 50i like the one here over the last weekend. I know the G series are out now but man, this is still such a great car. So much power and really pretty comfortable. Like you said too, pretty well equipped still too tech wise if you have the execute and drivers assistance packages. Android auto and Apple car play might be the ONLY things in my opinion that it could benefit from, but also that's an easy thing to add aftermarket if you're willing to spend like $500 to do it, easy peasy. Great video, thanks!
Thanks for watching and commenting, and congrats on your purchase! I still think they remain a tremendous all-around vehicle when you consider the performance, and a relatively strong value even still. A highly-optioned example is really something special
@@TheZListCars Couldn't agree more!! Thank you again for the awesome videos. Between this and the e90 m3 I feel like I can do it all now. I finally have something more practical. I almost picked up a lightly used 7, maybe a G12, but i'm glad I went with the F15 x5. It's literally 99% of the luxury as the 7 (many of the same finishings) but with that SUV practicality too! It'd be great if you could get your hands on a F85 x5m or better yet the current one, to do a review video on. You'd make a great video out of that
Did the same. 2015 with 46k miles. Threw a bootmod tune on it and loving it 3 months later
Deciding the same thing. F15 or G30
Get one! You'll love it! I have a 50, but 35's are plenty peppy too.
This is a great video, but it fails to mention the performance tech that this particular version does NOT have, like the dynamic handling package and adaptive suspension. These options are extremely rare and take the X5's performance to the next level. If you're looking for a used model and want the absolute best available, be sure to add these items to your must-have list.
Also, as an audiophile, I find the optional Bang & Olufsen sound system to be a must-have as well. It's hard to find a better factory stereo anywhere, in any brand.
All good points. From someone who worked at a BMW dealership for a couple of years, I can agree about how sweet those rare options like Dynamic Handling and B&O are. However, the majority of these cars do not have them, so I don't focus too much on them in my reviews.
I’ve got a 2009 3ltr diesel,it’s a great car ,just had Apple CarPlay in the dash and it’s great , thanks
I have the Xdrive50i with the M Sport package. (That means it has an m motorsport upgrade but isn't the X5M. Mine has 440 hp and the X5M has a jaw dropping 550hp). This thing is a beast. In the m sport, it's faster than a Ferrari F355, Porsche 911 SE4 and even the Skyline GT-R can't hang. I smoked 550 amgs, I cannot tell you how much fun this thing is and you can take your family and pound the subs
Awesome. My TH-cam channel has been on pause for a year due to having a baby and working like a dog, but I just actually bought a 2017 X5 50i M Sport today with Mocha Interior Design package and much more. Video coming soon. I love this thing soooo much, and yes you're right, it's a beast!
I bought the same car with the same packages last year for $41.5k with 24k miles. I LOVE this car!
How much is the same car today? $50k?
@@aleksandarmastilovic5154 It's probably getting up there in price. I know after I had put my deposit down but before I picked up the car. The dealer said they had a number of potential buys at a higher price. And if I didn't want the car, they would increase the price by $2-3k and sell it without a problem. I can't tell you how happy I am with the car.
more suv than anyone will ever need. good pick!
Thanks! Yes I agree, no one truly needs the power of the X5M, or even this, but it sure is fun! I just think the 50i is a better daily and all-around driver to put miles on. I love the seats in the M, but the double clutch trans is a little clunky for traffic that I'm often in, and everything is just a wee bit more expensive, esp when I take into account the light offroading that I do. I'd rather be in the cheaper car that still has a TTV8 lol!
My wife has this but its black with mocha interior. I love driving it, fast.
They love to be driven fast!
Same..
Smart advice. I just picked up a lightly used X5 M under warranty. Just over half MSRP. Very similar. The most amazing part of the video however is the houses out the driver's window. Strangely similar for about a block or two. Pleasantville??
Haha I live in a suburb of Charlotte, NC where there are a lot of "cookie cutter" subdivisions like this one, the one that I live in lol!
@@TheZListCars looks quite lovely actually. Motor on.
Love my X5.
Just bought a 2016 with 65k miles! Absolutely love it!!!
How's the car Now
@@thomasd2867 great, I work out of it and drive it everywhere, 80k miles no issues at all very fun car
Matty Z is back!
Hey Matt, did BMW correct the plastic issues on engine parts/components, seals and gaskets between v engines on the 2017 X5 50i?
Nope.... coolant y pipe... plastic, oil separator.... plastic, valve stem seals........
I still bought it
Just got mine an engine rebuild and a whole other engine-related other problems done at the dealer for $12,000, but I don't paid my deductible.....the money pit is still under extended warranty.... mine the V8 wit M package come almost fully loaded for $115,000 out the door...
It’s an amazing little secret. I’ve NEVER had this much fun with an SUV. BTW, that transmission is amazing. Just try to get a good extended warranty.
So true. Close to M-Car levels of performance and a load more practicality. You are definitely correct about the warranty coverage!
Completely agree, warranty company replaced my whole driveshaft and transmission (30k). Invest in an extended warranty guys!!!!
@@alwynewilliams422 What company did you go with for extended warranty? Thanks
I just purchased the 2014 x5 XDRIVE. This truly is an amazing vehicle. It’s got high mileage but everything I’ve read about them there will go a lot more. Paid under 20K for it.
It’s so easy to drive. I drove a little over 200 miles last week end. Got over 20 mpg. And that’s cruising at 85 to 100 mph. This suv just likes those speeds!!!
I’m coming out of a CLK500 cabriolet with just a click over 100K. WoW what a different Beast!!!
Has it gave you any trouble I’m looking at 2015 x550i x drive for 20k it just got a brand new engine put in it
@@michaelchafin9382 no trouble thus far. I’ve put on just over 4000 miles on it. Drove around 650 miles this last weekend. Just a smooth riding very quick SUV. Averaged right at 20 miles a gallon.
Please don’t do the math it might scare me… !!! 🤪
I purchased my 2014 50i M Sport in May 2020 with 70k miles. I am now at 115k. So far, no major issues-misfired, changed the plugs and coils, misfired again, changed the battery(bad battery gave a lot of codes and errors). Dealership advised me to change the valve cover gasket. I’ll get that done soon and try to drive till 140k or so before I sell. Has a stage one Dinan tune and AC Schnitzer exhaust which gives me 506hp. Engine is solid. Change your oil every 5k if you can.
I’m looking at a 2013 50i . What was the mileage on yours when you bought it ?
@@Mobb1996 just under 90K. But it was extremely clean with very good records. The records is what sold me. You must be very careful with these V8’s they explode when not maintained.
Plus I’m pretty old. I only put maybe 5000 miles a year on each of my vehicles. I bought new a 2005 Mercedes Benz CLK500 cabriolet. I just turned 100k on it.
Cant think of any reason to pass on one of these unless I can get my hands on a M50i.
Came back to this
Thanks. I just bought one! I had a kid and haven't had the time to make videos in over a year, but within the next couple of weeks a full review on my 2017 X5 xDrive50i M-Sport in Alpine White with Mocha Interior Design package should be uploaded!
@@TheZListCars Nice! Let us know how the X5 is working out? Repairs? Maintenance? Operating costs?
Congratulations are in order!
walnut trim is very nice
What’s maintenance like on one of these? Id love one but the thought of maintaining a v8 BMW is terrifying
Scheduled Maintenance is actually quite reasonable on these in terms of the amount of how frequently it needs attention. However, the cost will be high for certain items. Even just tires on these V8 M-Sport models are really price, as they have 315-series rear tires and pads and rotors are not cheap. The real issue with these is unscheduled repairs. From leaking valve cover gaskets to cooling system issues and regularly failing alternators, it can get scary without a warranty. Some have reported relatively trouble-free ownerships, but my experience working at a BMW dealership would suggest otherwise. I've seen some major stuff happen.
@@TheZListCarswell of course, you’re not going to see the N63tu’s that are trouble free lol!
My husband just bought me one of these; it's my first BMW. I love the car, but I'm not thrilled with its value right now compared to it's original price. I plan on keeping it for a while, but expected it to hold its value a bit better. Though I'm sure there's something related to the current economy. Nevertheless, it's a blast to drive and the gas mileage is much better than I expected for a V8.
It’s market value drops rapidly due it’s legendary reputation for very poor long term reliability & very high maintenance costs with age & miles. They’re known to suffer oil leaks that are expensive to repair, turbo failures & many, many, many electronic system challenges. Porsche & Audi SUVs are in the same boat. BMW, Porsche & Audi do not build vehicles to hold up well for more than 3 years &/or 100 k+ miles, even if they’ve been well maintained. The very best BMWs are brand new & leased for 3 years & sold after the lease.
@@Sophos1964 Thanks for the insight!
@@adelvecchio1029, stick to a rigid maintenance schedule as per the owner’s manual & that’ll help you stay ahead of many issues before they become major.
@@Sophos1964 I have been! We’re usually pretty good about that but upped it a few notches with this car!
@@adelvecchio1029 , great! They’re beautiful & comfortable SUVs.
Post more!!
The sunroof also opens way wider on the F15 than the new X5.
How is longevity of this vehicle? 2017’s were post all the oil issues of their predecessors. Some people say the turbos in the valley are an issue but even Mercedes have the same set up on some vehicles from what I understand. Please enlighten me
To my knowledge, the later N63's were better than the earlier ones, but still likely going to have some cooling system issues at some point (like all BMWs) and other typical stuff like leaky Valve Cover gaskets that will need replacing. Overall, definitely safer than a 2012 or so V8 BMW with the "50i" designation, but still a V8 BMW, ya know, so it will need some attention here and there. There seems to be some higher (100+k) mileage ones out there for sale, so hopefully they really are capable of good longevity. Googling what years qualified for the "Customer Care Campaign" might shed some light on the worst years for this motor.
At 13:30 engine is running and you have engine chek light on... only 20 000 miles????? Problems?
I think it ended up being an EVAP-related code. Something very small that stayed off once we cleared it.
If there is a back seat recline which is perfect suv for family.
Can someone please try and explain why on all these videos these days people try and record the exhaust sound right at the exhaust?? I don't understand the trend. It sounds terrible! You're audio devices can't capture the sound that close.... Never worked once.
I’m looking at one these and I can get an extended warranty 5 years or 100k mills for about 4K would you recommend it?
I don't always support the purchase of extended service contracts, but on one of these I would. I work at a dealership that sells these, and warranties are more expensive on the V8s, so that doesn't seem like a bad price. Just make sure it covers the high labor rates, like $150/ hour.
Why is there an M badge on the steering wheel? I didn’t notice any M badges on the exterior. Great car, I have the same but mine is a 2018…
All recent BMW's with the M Sport package come with the "M Sport" steering wheel. It has an M badge on the wheel. If yours doesn't have that package, even if it is a 50i, it won't have that badge.
@@TheZListCars thanks for the reply. However, I am more confused. The exterior of the x5 has no other M markings only the steering wheel. I believe that the steering wheel might have been replaced. If it had the M package it should have external markings and it doesn’t.
@@kenmcdonaldii3887 M Sport cars are designated by the wheels, the shadowline trim, and the different bodywork (mainly bumpers). Not all of them have M badging. M is not in the name of the X5 xDrive50i. Now the newer BMW's are a different story. A base X3 is just an xDrive30i with a 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder. The 6-cylinder turbo version is called the X3 M40i. It's an "M Performance Car", a la M235i, M240i, X5 M50i, M340i. Those "M Performance" bridge the gap between the base engines and the full-on M model. However, in this F15 generation of X5, the xDrive50i was not considered an "M Performance" Car. It simply had the larger engine, and could be had with an M Sport package, which did NOT designate exterior M badging. Trust me on this - I worked at a BMW dealership for years. I can assure you the steering wheel was not swapped. If it was from an X5 M it would have M-colored stitching on the steering wheel. This has a factory steering wheel. Hopefully this all makes sense. Sorry for the long response.
@@kenmcdonaldii3887 did you not read his last response? M badge on wheels, steering wheels, and door sills
My 17 X5 35i M sport has a digital instrument cluster
I bought one like that but had to take back because the transmission was bad. I’m buying another one now but 50i. Was that an OEM digital instrument cluster or is it factory? I would like to upgrade if it’s not expensive.
@@isweatglitter5809 it came like this which was a nice upgrade over my 2013 E70 3.0 Funny how in Canada we get the digital cluster on the F15 X5 but not the LED foglights.
Hot v8 turbos in the V they burn up!
This going to get 100k views by next year
Haha I sure hope so man! Just gotta get that subscriber count up now😅
@@TheZListCars you will. Your stuff is professional grade. Just like I predicted you would be a sales manager. I predict if you want to grow the channel it will. Very informative
@@birdmandrugstories Thanks so much bro. I still don't get what it is about this video that made it do SO much better than just about any of my other ones!
@@TheZListCars man if I knew that we both would be viral man lol 😂
10:54 Check Engine light is on lol
I know lol, it ended up being an emissions code, but I thought that was pretty funny. Was gonna try to edit it out but decided to just leave it as an easter egg lol
Are these reliable at high mileage?
Unfortunately, not really :(
@@TheZListCars I appreciate your honesty. I was thinking about buying one, but not looking for a money pit once it gets up there in mileage.
@@TheZListCars Is 90,000 miles high mileage?
If you buy any BMW with this N63 engine that's 2014 or later and/or has had the "customer care campaign" performed at a BMW dealer in the past, it probably won't be too bad until you start hitting 150k miles or higher. But no guarantees, some of these earlier ones could have issues at lower mileage than that.
Reliable ?????😂😂😂😂😂
The scratch over the passenger rear wheel is optional
Well, I won't charge you any extra for it!
@@TheZListCars sold!
The side front vents aren't functioning huh?
You mean AC vents inside? Or do you mean the exterior vent-looking things on the fender? Not sure that I follow.
@@TheZListCars exterior
Got it. You're correct - no functionality there😅
It already have check engine light.
Suggest next you put yourself a little behind the vehicle that you are going to review .because you understand people are interested in the cars .
But then you wouldn't be able to see my beautiful face.
@@TheZListCars I’m gonna miss it …😂
Be prapared to pay $16,000 for an engine rebuilt, $8,000 for air suspension replacement, etc...
Be prepared to read stupid misleading comments of honda owners.
Peasant blockers.
Lol smh 🤣🤣🤣😈
The inline 6 is also very good and no slouch. It is definitely 400hp and not the 335 he advertised
The i6 has 300hp
400HP?? 😂sure
The 35i is only 300 horsepower factory but if you buy one used the owner before May have tuned it to easily get 400 horsepower.
New X5 with b58 is more like 400hp b58 i6 is underrated. But f15 X5 35i with N55 is around 350-360hp, it’s not 300hp. It can do 0-60 5.8-6s which no way a 5000lbs suv can do with only 300hp.
my 2008 gmc yukon FBO on e85 with other stuff would eat this SUV... too slow🤣🤣
$86,000 is misleading..... nothing comes out of a BMW dealer at MSRP.... $86,000 is the plain bare bone with nothing fancy on it... it's like the poverty version.... for BMW, any thing you want, you have to pay extra.. mine was $115,000 out the door....
Never buy a used N63 4.4 main bearing bad news get a remanufacture
Garbage “Hot V” Riddled with problems 😂
Prob worst engine you can possibly buy
why?
The best actually. I drive approximately 45,000 miles per year. I have a 2017 fully loaded 50i and it has around 295,000 miles. Still fast as hell, shifts smooth, and I’ve had ABSOLUTELY NO ISSUES WITH THE MOTOR AT ALL! My mother actually has the same 2017 car but the 40e variant. Just crested 159,000 miles and no issues. Both of our BMWs have BOOTMOD3 STAGE 1 engine tunes, and my 50i has a Stage 2 XHP transmission tune. Both X5s are maintained by me! Driving both cars onto ramps, in my driveway, and doing oil changes, trans fluid changes, etc. Main rule of thumb is, if you take care of your car, it’ll take care of you.
Also, if you go onto a place called emanual online, that’s where I got my service manuals from for both cars. We are all human, and even though some of us may not be mechanically inclined, just remember that your grandparents were under their cars with a jack and jack stands changing the oil in their 68 chargers. It’s not much different from those cars to modern cars. The only difference would be resetting the oil life. That’s IT! Automakers want it to seem more difficult than it really is by adding plastic and covers over service areas. Not to mention all the wires in modern car engine bays. But if you really think about it, there’s still oil, a filter, a fill hole and a drain bolt.
Great informative video The updated N63 TU(technical update) has addressed the big heat issue with the 4.4 over the years. I owned a 2011 50i for 6 years,best car I ever owned. Had no engine issue although it did get some of the CCP done. One thing I will say about German cars is you must stick to the proper maintenance schedule. Change the oil every 3-5k and you will have fewer issues.I plan on getting another soon.
X5 is actually the most reliable bmw car. My friend had a 6 series and a lot of problems, switched to x5 no problem at all.
@@Dingus04just because of this comment I’ll be picking up my 2017 x5 xdrive50i this weekend 90k miles one owner 16k BMW in town has it up old man owned before
You rarely see african americans driving this car
What year 50i’s had all the issues? Was it the 2010-2014?