2014 BMW X5 Honest Owners Review. My Daily Driver
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- čas přidán 22. 05. 2024
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This video is mainly here for anyone looking to buy an X5, hope it helps
I just bought exactly the same car 😁 You need to learn about your car functions more is what i got to advice you , Nice video and honest one... Like from me gj
@@TheLegend-mi4gg I have 8 cars so it’s hard to learn every single detail on all of them
Hey buddy great video, i am looking ti buy my x5 as well but really cincerned about fueo consumption... i just found x5 40d 2017 plate but really concerned abt fuel consumption. Does it do around 35 plus to tbe gallon etc? Would appreciate reply to this
@@SK-bx3mp ive got teh 30d mate so its not same but i get about 28mpg on a long run while towing, and about 33-36 on a long run while not towing. its a brilliant car
Very helpful! Ty!
Is it us getting old now? I dont want to be bouncing around on coilovers anymore. Comfy ride ✅ leather seats ✅ cruise control ✅ is about what we want now 😂😂
Sure it’s in the settings of the car that you can change to “all doors” instead of “drivers door only”. So you’ll be able to unlock them all at once 🤙🏼
Your rite bro, setting u can change from driver only too all......x
Yes thats the setting you need to use
@@eatdahl if that’s what you want, some people desire driver only for safety reasons. Glad I don’t live somewhere I have to worry about someone jumping in the pass seat as I unlock but for some it’s a reality
New owner of a 2014 X5 Diesel - Thank you for all your insight on this Vehicle ! - Brilliant commentary ! - This cars capabilities are way beyond my tech level and I agree with you on all those annoying design features. - Thanks ✌️
I have had a fully loaded X5 M40d since new in 2014, it’s a fantastic car. Had the engine remapped to 400BHP and 570lb/ft and gearbox software remapped to mimic the Alpina, it is as quick as you would ever want an SUV to be. BMW doesn’t suggest you change gearbox oil, but on recommendation I de-sludged mine and had new transmission oil at 100K, this also made a big difference. About to have it touched up and paint corrected as new. Should be good for another 5 years 👌
Yes I’ve been looking at these for a while now and hopefully will be picking one up very soon 👌👍
Love this review you did. So honest, real and love the passion you have for this car. You right though there isnt enough reviews of this shape X5 on youtube, but seeing your review now has made me 100% certain to buy this over the GLC. First video i have watched of yours and now subscribed. Thank you!
GLC isn't even in the same class, GLC is like an X3, a small under midsize SUV but yeah the X5 isn't that big either.
Holding the button is for safety. So that of you realize there’s a person nearby you can hit with, Yiu have the option of releasing the finger and stop the motion of closing tailgate. But mostly it’s for limited liability reasons. You’re ultimately reliable for all the damages as Yiu intentionally kept the finger on the button.
Excellent review,I to have an x5,3.0lt xdrive,I just love it, I've had it for over 2 years,just replaced the tyres with non run flats much smoother ride now, brilliant car all round and superb for towing.
Best honest review EVER! I really enjoyed it and giggled quite a few times!! Editing was on point!
My car has the same locking system, irritates the crap out of me lol!
Hey Adam, i just seen one of these in my area and thinking of buying it, so i really like your video, its helped a lot, thank you Sir!
Great video mate. Cane across this video as I am on the train to go and buy one. This video has put me at ease even more. 👏🏼
Hi Adam you definitely can change the door lock settings to unlock all doors and not just the drivers door as I have a 2014 BMW myself when I got my car I had the same issue until I went in to the settings and changed it myself. Please have a look and do an update video. Good luck.👍
Just about to buy one of these so really great & honest review. Going to check out your other stuff now !!
Finally!! Thanks!! So difficult find honestly opinions on you tube!!
This is one of my fave cars, n u almost made it become my single favorite lol...hilarious and brilliant video mate!
The press and hold to make the boot close is so you can stop it half way through if you don’t want it to close all the way 👍🏻
Great review , thanks for the honesty!
Great video as always mate I feel a bit of a Jay emm infuelnce from thi one,, savage x5 love it bro
You have to hold the remote button to close the tailgate for safety I would guess. Otherwise you could accidentally press the close button and crush something.
Good review and a top motor. I have a 2018 40d and love it. You can defo change the locks in settings to open all the doors. Loved mine so much I have a new X5 40i on order.
Does yours ever reset itself? Mine does it all the time and it’s starting to do my head in. The wheel, mirrors and heads up display just resets out of nowhere !
@@adamivell Hi, no mine has never done its own reset. I would think there must be a software issue with yours if it’s doing that autonomously.
I also love my X5. I have a 2015 xDrive35i. Its got decent power, space, it's comfortable. I'm still feeling out how to handle some of the quirks, and have coded in some features I wanted (like mirrors folding in on lock). My #1 complaint is the steering. Sport is the only setting that puts the steering at an acceptable level. Its equal to my comfort setting on my Charger. Even though it is aligned correctly it doesn't track as well as it should, and the steering is so light and numb that it takes away from the driving experience. Still looking for options to improve that. Beyond that, it's really competing with my Charger for daily driver status.
Lovely car mate, and really informative review too👌
Seems almost great daily for the norm and trailering 👌
the best review I've seen ever. thanks mate! :)
Thanks for the video, current daily is a 2018 420i GC and seriously thinking of trading in for a 2018 X5 35i. This F15 has proven reliable enough (as per the internet) to take the dive. Problem is can't seem to find one with the M sport package, really like that steering wheel
Great video man, honest video which is good! Locking system.. get Carly and you can change that looking system to not lock once you drive away, might be able to change how the boot works too!
Oh sweet! I actually have one just forgot my log in 😂
@@adamivell I thought so... because you did a video on it with the m3 😂
Hilarious and love your review dude. The best part to me was when you expressed disappointment on wireless keyfob lol
Use Carly to get rid of that locking thing, I did the second I noticed it, I’m from Sweden and live in a little village too and it’s super annoying and you can do some cool stuff w Carly 👌🏻
You can change the door lock settings in the menu, you have 2 options for memory settings in the seats, mirrors, steering wheel etc. It should be on your seat.
Settings of the steering wheel and head up display depends on which key are you using to start the car. If you are keeping both keys inside the car or changing keys every now and then the system will be either confused or change frequently by changing the keys
I want this one. Currently have the 5series 2016 . I am torn between x5 & x6 . Mother of 2
I'd love a budget car honest review series
Thank you. Brilliant video. I'm sold.
Defo code the locking, mine doesn’t do this. Set up driver profiles in the idrive for the keys then the seat and wheel setting will stay. Black the wheels, I’ve done satin black and put black grills on👍🏻
I personally love the X5 as a car from about 2010 and upwards. Im younger and insurance is a bitch so I drive crap boxes but my brother has had two 2010s, then moved on to a 2015 Range Rover Sport 4.4 SDV8. And he loved it at first, but he’s had nothing but trouble with electrical issues on the Range Rover so is moving back to an X5. They’ve proven to him to be reliable, comfortable and hard wearing multiple times in the past so he’s trying his luck on a 2018 X5
Range Rovers are a nightmare.
BMW v8’s are nightmares which is what Range Rover uses, stick to the in line 6. No bmw v8 will ever leave you anything but an open wallet and disgust. Not sure how a company can master one engine and fail so repeatedly with another. Their water pumps still suck no matter what engine but if you know at least you know. The v8’s? No thanks.
You can change lock settings I have same 2015. And I have done it.
Press and hold to close is good it's safety feature.
After watching this Im soooo excited to get my 2016 x5 msport in a few days 🔥🔥🔥
Great video im with you on keyless where do you put them the older bmw had a slot that used to charge the key as well
Great review. I've been thinking of getting this model X5, for a few years. I have never driven one though. Currently driving a Peugeot 3008, which is a really good car, but it's slightly too small for my long legs. Perfect for my Wife. I think I just want a BMW. I love the style and build quality of them. I also really like the X6. In terms of the X5, I probably like this model more than the current one and that's perfect for my budget too. I can't see myself getting anything newer than 2018 in the X5. That is the age of my 3008, but it's a cheaper car type.
You didn't indicate roughly what you paid for it, but I do absolutely love the white. I can see exactly why you love that colour. Our 3008 is the Ultimate Red and it works really well, but I think White is actually my favourite of all car colours.
Whether I actually get to own one of these, will depend on just how much I can bend the iron will of my Wife. Fuel efficiency is another factor in our current era of astronimcal fuel costs. The 3008 is actually very effficient. Maybe I will just have to go to a dealer, have a test drive and maybe that will satisfy my urges :)
Hey Adam what sort of MPG & range do you get on long journeys? Mine is getting around 34-38mpg on long motorway journeys.
Have you been able to find a solution for the doors yet? I believe all models offer programmability for unlocking either just the driver's door or "All doors" - just need to select All doors so that it opens them all when you unlock.
Setting in I drive turns of auto locking after moving off. And also setting key to unlock all doors with one press instead of one press drivers only
Looking to upgrade to an X5 this year, I had an X5 (e53 version) msport and it was a beast, absolutely love my 520d msport (f10) but I'm keen to purchase this X5 version you have. Definitely not going to get a white one..... they show every scratch and your seen everywhere! Just on the keys.... there should be a key holder between the two cup holders its like a rectangle shape and looks out of place. I only copped on when I collected my f10 from the bmmer garage. Worth looking as I agree, it's a pain in the arse having bulky keys in you pocket.
Hi there! great video, thanks for this. I recently acquire BMW f15, initially I also experience the "different seat setting, steering placement and HUD" once in a while, but I found out that if I use the other key, then those settings will be different. Hope this helps :-)
Great video style man!
You can get it coded mate basically everything you don't like you change to your liking 😉
Yea lol. Imagine doing a car review video and not knowing about coding.
@@kryptoniteee I know mate I thought he was a BMW enthusiast 😆
The key is supposed to stay in your pocket. Whatever door you are standing at when you touch the button or put your hand in the door handle that door will unlock. Also there should be a button on your trunk latch that closes it automatically without holding anything. And as far as your steering wheel you can program via the Idrive not to move
The three clicks for your turn signal* the lever has two detents in it you should feel them when you push lightly on the lever it will blink the signal three times, push the lever down past that first detent and it will stay on, you can turn this feature off aswell via the IDrive
Keyless works perfect and you can keep them in the compartment close to the steering wheel and if you forget them the bmw will alert you
Great review mate. I don't know about anyone else but the advent of leasing has meant that proper car ownership has gone out of the window for a lot of people. Conversely this has meant that if you're sensible and don't care about having the latest model, you can pick up one of these for a good price and genuinely love to own one for years. Looking at getting one of these even though I can easily afford the new model, because it just simply isn't worth £20k more. Can't wait to get one.
I never lease cars. I don’t like being told I have to do certain mileage etc. Too restrictive
@@adamivell agree, leases are garbage and gambling to much on the market. I want to own what I buy. Just picked up a white pearl x5, absolutely love it. Gives me confidence that it’s equipped with the n55, I’ve researched the potential issues and paid to have them avoided. Should be a blissful ownership, these things are something else to experience daily. Love it.
Most of your gripes with the car can be coded out. Turm comfot entry off and change the lock options in the iDrive and code the boot opening/closing with one click.
Loved this review! Subbed!
I have the same car and I love it!
am buying mine this year ...thanks for the video....
With the boot open and having to hold the button, it may be to stop accidental pressing if it's in your sky rocket and knocking someone on the noggin!
Can't beat a BMW 👌
Completely agree with doing the wheels black will look alot better god knows why the alloys do that
I have the 2017 xDrive35i M sport package with mineral white metallic. I also have the same rims as you.
Great cars ... engines are pretty bullet proof and good for high mileage aslong as serviced .. 👍
Would you say 110k 2014 model will be OK as a keeper , I'm looking at one just concerned about milage
@@LordLorenzo834you end up doing it? I’m looking into the x4 with the 2l turbo engine and it has 120,000 miles worried bout it too
@@AlmightyKes I had it for 7 months , then prop ahaft snapped and went through gearbox casing ,, 14.5k quote from BMW to fix it, cars only worth 20k
@@LordLorenzo834 for the x5 and was it on warranty?
@@AlmightyKes no. I can get a new case for gearbox and prop shaft and have it rebuilt for around 5k so that's worst case. It's currently at BMW as I'm trying to get some good will as it's a known fault but I'm not holding my breath
Great video mate
Just wondered is there a reason you didn’t go for a hybrid one because the road tax on them is low and if you plan to keep it long time it would be better because they are sadly cracking down on the diesels
I don't know but I have seen the Locke, and ever since then I wanted the x5 2014!!!
Thanks for your review Video on the 2014 X5 - How much did you pay for it?, what's your real MPG, and what does the service cost? whats the 0to 60 ? a Year later after ownership what are your running costs would be a good follow up video idea;)
I have a 2018 X5 E40 Xdrive ... I used about three whole days to learn me all the buttons and combos.. try it.. it will solve some of this
Always love your videos and sit down with a coffee and immerse myself in the comedy and great content. Although this video I feel your trying to hard... or your trying a different style?, just didn’t have that Adam Ivell sauce that we all love.
Just trying to grow up a little bit on the reviews i think, Im 31 now, i started this when i was 22 so Ive just grown as a human & this lockdown, really has made me rethink a lot, i just dont think i swore in this & the car isnt the usual type id be driving i guess
@@adamivell yeah I get that. Just don’t try loosing who you are just to chase views. I like most will watch what ever you post as you come across genuine and we all have a laugh :). This felt more like a Jayemm review than a Adam review. You are a great comic and being an adult doesn’t mean you have to grow up lol. I’m 38 and still live the Peter Pan life style haha. Just be yourself :)
@@signalize8106Taken on board mate, Thanks for the input
Is it still comfortable with that low tyre profile , my dad got an SUV with higher profile and you can basically drive trough potholes and uneven surfaces etc and you can barely feel or hear anything . Got a 5 series and I'm looking for something more comfortable and quiet, I'm fed up driving along and keep hearing noise from any single little pothole in the road
But I’ve had my 14 x5 35xi for almost three years with out any problems at all . It’s been a great vehicle . Bought it with 43,000 miles and currently have 70,000 miles . I absolutely love my x5! And will be driving it into the ground 😂
Still no issues till now?
@@AllF0rJesus 79,000 miles currently. Ac compressor kicked the bucket but besides that every things been pretty much perfect .I couldn’t be happier.
Hey bro what tyre dimensions YOU have?
Btw great AND honest video 👍
I have a 2015 X-5 3.5i and 100% with you on the annoyances - and your overall satisfaction. Great vehicle. Only have 33, 000 miles this far (garaged in the winter) so still feeling out all the subtle features. I hope you do an updated review with an emphasis on reliability.. Many of these X-5 YT vids are all "doom and gloom",
Yep! I’ll film a new video soon as I’ve just done 40,000 miles in my ownership with it! I have a lot to say 🤣 but I love it
Have you still got the X5 ?? Did you make any mods to it ?? How does it look now if you still have it and what’s ya thoughts after all this time ??
Awesome video, thank you!
How much did you pay for this car?
You absolutely nailed the keyless start thing Adam - who would want to keep their keys in their pocket whilst driving and have them dig into your leg/waist!? Might as well stick it in the barrel, you can't misplace it as easily then either.
You probably don’t want the keys in your pocket because your trousers look sprayed on 👍
@@ulovemymum2963 actually it's because I have a bucket seat so anything in my pockets is pressed against my leg... But you do you 👍
Brilliant review.
Trust BMW rewarded you well?lol.
Brilliant car for daily but too many tight roads where I live
Here to ask for an update on the understeer when wet. Is it sensitive to tyre choice? Have you changed tyres since review and did this improve this? This would be a deal breaker for me as I am after a daily I can tow with, that will grip when driven progressively in all conditions. I would usually put 4 season tyres on my cars, and the x5 wins for the split tailgate for dogs if the understeer is fixable
May have been his tyre pressures?
Is this a reliable car? Do you have any issues during your ownership? How about the mpg?
I guess you have to hold the button down when closing as a safety feature - there could be something or someone in the way
Great video mate!! Thanks 🤜🏼🤛🏻 I’ve literally, finally made up my mind about my next car 😀
You can code the boot to close without hold
My 2016 X5 doesn’t have that changeable digital gauge cluster ... is that an option or something ?
Yes yes yes the locking system suck for me too!
Thinking of buying one man you can borrow it when you come over or the cube 😂
I love your review and mostly I love the car
had an X1 and thinking of an X5, the turn signal thing is programmable, 1-2 or 3 blips on the detent. the steering and HUD not going to driver settings maybe the keyfob being different driver setting than whats set on the features. the door locking is a little annoying, i am used to fords that central locking does everything, but again you can go in and change the door lock settings to open everything
Adam I looking at buying a x5 14 plate has 85k miles on it is it worth buying from a dealership with fsh what do you think? Any issues I should look for
Quite an impartial review, given that I'm planning the same, having come from the tuning scene a decade ago
Have the same car and a lot of things you complain about was actually optional! Your steering wheel changing positions , because you accidentally pressing the seat set button ! Door can be program on all doors unlocked option ! This car got lots of issues that you didn’t cover lol hope you don’t have them that’s why lol
Def need a lip in the front ! 😎👍
that locking system is designed to protect women in car parks. Its actually a great feature. To open all the doors, all you need to do is press the unlock key twice, and inside the car there is a button to unlock all the doors
It’s designed for car owners
I am probably not the first person to tell you, but you can adjust the door locks to open all at the same time. BMW also ask you at the same time if you want the boot to unlock.
Yeh did this, still randomly resets. its so annoying
Very good Review! I want to buy bmw x5 or xc90? I like the design if XC90 but the engine in x5 30d is just better.. I don't know what to buy..
🇨🇦 if you ever have a issues with paint find a repair facility that uses Standox refinishing materials and you will find a technician that can match your paint 🇨🇦
Well done great video
Great review
I’m looking to get one of these in the next couple of weeks and your review was really helpful. Thanks
Don't do it!!! maybe we jut got unlucky or something but our 2016 X5 is a money pit... the "warranty" doesn't cover everything.
There is a little square hole you can put the keys in in the center console......
Imagine that locking system on the f series where the ONLY unlock button is centered on the dash….
Hi adam.. im looking to buy a 2015 x5.. was just wondering how come yours has a digital speedo meter display?
There’s option in I drive to either unlock drivers door or all doors at one time.
This must be newer than 2014 since it has the digital cockpit feature.
Carn't you use the icarly programmer to turn the auto lock off ?
The door locks are configurable. There's a padded compartment in the dashboard for your keys, if you want to use it for that. Your satvav will update automatically if you pay for the data connection. The wheel and heads-up display settings are associated with the particular key you're using. Read your manual, dude.
At long last, a visceral video. Paint the grille black, press M and a number on your seat to save all your settings
that locking system is on my 08 Ford Edge.
i live 20 miles east of Los Angeles.