I BOUGHT A BMW 5 SERIES GT!
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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
First car in high peak history that doesn't need a good buff 🥺
2010. that was miles ahead of its time and still looks modern and up to date !!
It really was
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
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?
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
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!
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
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.
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 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! 👍🏾
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.
@@enjoylife756you wed
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
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.
They really are a good option instead of the over priced X5 or X6. Absolutely the right thing to do with the blind.
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.
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.
Once again great video, Matt! Thank you for finally summing up your costs in text in the video. This way it's really nice and easy.
Definitely sensible decision and not a bad outcome Matt
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"😊.
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?
That “little ashtray” is the key holder.
Makes sense
Another great video!
It’s a lovely car and it’s so nice to see the previous owner looked after it properly.
The GT versions are quite rare, I’m a big fan of a hatchback.
Well done!!
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’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.
That’s one gorgeous car. Good job all round
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. 👌🏻
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.
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.
Always had a soft spot for these, loads of room for the family and all the luxury needed, GLWS ,priced well also
I agree Matt, these cars have improved in the looks over the years. A perfectly acceptable repair to the blind but I was getting worried that you weren't going to spend enough!
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!
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.
Love me some BMW! Thanks for the video again Matt. Your videos are a huge joy for me 😊 Have a nice saturday evening!
Perfect buy 🎉
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.
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.
Roof looks better without the blind, as you mentioned there is the option of tinting it... lovely car too
Nice to see you smiling for a change Matt, The previous videos showed you losing a lot of cash, and I'm glad you gained a win rather than another loss. Cheers for the content and keep up the good work.
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....
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.
Nice to see you being sensible.
Great car and it's lucky catch! I like your approach in general. Good work
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.
Yes Matt definitely the correct decision, no point spending the extra if you just going to sell it on! Another great video!
Hi Matt. Love your work 👍
Great video as always , excellent job 👍
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!
You did right with the blind removal. They tend to fail again anyway so you saved money for the next owner!😉
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!
The graphics for cost breakdown is clean, crisp and easy on the eye. Please keep it 🙏🏽
I am one of the few people in the United States that has ever owned one of these.
Mine was a 550i xDrive Grand Turismo.
It was one of the most problematic vehicles I have ever owned!
Everything from minor niggles to catastrophic failures all within the first 60k miles on a meticulously maintained dealer serviced vehicle.
Almost everything that used electricity failed at least once and a couple of things like the window switches and motors plus the sunroof motors failed multiple times.
It had numerous issues with the turbos and oil leaks.
A 100 miles before the warranty was up I traded it in on a Lexus.
Built in Germany? Petrols aren't as good also (new 3.0 petrol is good though), US seem to not buy diesel.
German build quality garbage
@ln5747 Yes and diesels were available.
What difference does the country of manufacture make?
Are Japanese vehicles built in the UK less reliable than ones built in Japan?
Wherever a vehicle is built they still are manufactured to the standards of the parent company.
all US Bmws are not manufactured in Germany so next time buy a uk or europe import
@@williamegler8771country of manufacture makes a big difference I’m afraid
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❤.
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 !!!
I agree with the approach you took on the blind - sensible and acceptable. The final outcome will not make the next owner feel short changed
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.
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
The new layout of the costs/expenses/profit at the end instantly reminded me of the old wheeler dealer episodes
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
Would of done exactly the same Matt👍🏻 one of the less headache cars and £1500 profit😁
Nice one!
Friend has one, pretty quick for a big bus! Plenty of space everywhere & has aged very well!
I agree
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 😂
Ill tell you what you didnt half drop on with this one. Absolutely great looking and looked after car. You did the right thing regarding the roof curtain. Im guessing you'll sell this within a month. Always reliable and nice leather interior 👍👍.
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
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
Good video Matt and good sense with the roof blind mate
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😂
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
In my top 10 ugliest Bimmers of all time
Had a 535D GT and kept if for 5 years. They are great practical and comfortable cars. The roof blind is a very common failure and very expensive to replace as I found out! Rear air suspension is another area that will let go sooner or later.
Great video as always! Particularly love this one as my Dad used to have an F11 530i Touring, so I have a soft spot for this era 5 series.
£10k - £11k for one of those - No thanks 😂
The age of it aswel 😳
Hi Matt, lovely car, imo you did the right thing with the roof blind, As you do I tend to keep the sunroof blind open in the Lexus, its lovely to have the extra daylight coming in. hope you get the full asking price. All the very best from Nick the Lexus guy in Wolsingham.
This is what I wanted when I was pressed to buy a X3. Liked their (at the time) odd look but loved the internal space and ride. The spend on repairing the blind was too much and I’ve have had something like what you decided done to resolve. BUT I’d have had to tint the glass. I’ve sat in the back of cars with glass s’roof and the blind retracted, the glare on even overcast days hard to bear. So, I’d have tinted it to compensate. Glad you had one of these in your stock as I was right away interested to hear your take. 👍🏻
Very sensible. Well done
What a cracking car. Nice one Matt
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 .
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.
You did exactly correct balance for its age and value
idk why but it feels like the car fits you so well, looks good with you
Great video Matt, quick question though - the car verticle checks you do as you pull up I understand is post-purchase? Do you do a check before you buy, or are you genuinely surprised by the returns it comes up with? Cheers!
Think you did exactly the right thing, Matt, reckon paying the extra to get that sunroof cover back to original wouldn’t have enabled you to ask any more money for the car so spot on there in my humble view.
If only every car bought could be that easy 😉
Looks a lovely car Matt 👍
You made the right choice, the car looks better with more light.
I just love the front end & she just flows. I do like these. It's different.
Nice car, great vid as always, what happened with the blind spot camera?
Nice to see you with a massive overspend and not getting burned for a change. Good also to see it’s been looked after, all credit to the previous owners. Where do you send your bmw for the auto gearbox service, need my X3 doing and live in Trafford? Thx in advance…
Had one of these and it is my favourite BMW. Loved the space and spec and was great to drive. Good car for someone. 👍👍👍👍
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.
Matt, i think that is a spot on and fair job prep wise.
one think i may have perhaps had done is a mirror tint added to the sunroof to deflect some of the heat and tone it down a little
I am very much a sunroof is the one option i insist on person, i know most are interferent about them, but on my Golf R is was the one option i was adamant on.
Yes its a bit more expensive compared to the cheaper scruffier ones out there, but it is a lot of car for the money.
I love it. It's the best diesel van you can get.
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.
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.
Hi Matt. Another cracking video...what happened the side camera issue in the end, BTW?
You know I like them high peak jumpers top job. I agree with the sunroof not worth all that £ to fix a roof curtain is it..!!
Drove one once fell in love great motor
Nice one Cyril (Matt)
A very very solid car .
I love it
Good profit on this one Matt .
Well done Son
Kevin
you are right the 5GT is built on the F01 7 series chassis, the Yorkshire plate is probably from the BMW preparation centre in Thorne near Doncaster
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.