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F10 Replacement! Vadim’s New Car!

  • 16 hours ago
  • 2 min read

The era of the F10 has come to an end. There’s nothing left to retrofit, upgrade, or change — everything has been done.

This step wasn’t planned for now. But sometimes the moment comes on its own.

And here it is — unexpected for everyone.



New Garage Racer Project: BMW G12 740d — An Unexpected but Perfect Choice

A new episode has been released on the Garage Racer YouTube channel, where the team introduced their latest project — the BMW 7 Series in the G12 body, specifically the 740d with the B57 diesel engine. This car replaces the previously owned BMW F10, which had been upgraded to its maximum potential.

An Unexpected Choice: From F10 to G12

Previously, the owner was fully satisfied with the F10 — the car had been extensively retrofitted and required no further upgrades. However, everything changed after testing the BMW G20 M340, which impressed with its performance but didn’t fit family needs.

As a result, the choice shifted to a completely different class — a full-size luxury sedan, the BMW G12.

Key factors:

  • B57 diesel engine (740d, twin-turbo)

  • rich configuration

  • family comfort

  • strong retrofit potential

Vehicle Condition and Initial Work

At the time of purchase, the car had around 190,000 km, with a significant portion being highway mileage.

Identified issues:

  • sandblasted front bumper and headlights

  • cracked windshield

  • cosmetic damage on the rear bumper

  • valve cover sweating

  • alternator noise

Work already completed:

  • full service (fluids, oils, filters)

  • transmission service (automatic gearbox, differentials, transfer case)

  • interior detailing

  • installation of M Performance elements

  • wider track (spacers)

  • software-based air suspension lowering

Equipment: Strengths and Weak Points

The car comes with a solid base, but with some compromises.

What it has:

  • M package

  • Adaptive LED headlights

  • rear comfort package (screens, tablet, sunshades)

  • digital cluster and NBT EVO

  • air ionization system

  • ceramic controls

  • surround view

  • Harman Kardon audio

What’s missing:

  • driver assistance systems (blind spot, traffic sign recognition, KAFAS)

  • front seat massage

All these upgrades are already planned for future episodes.

Driving Character: Comfort + Performance

Despite its size, the BMW G12 740d delivers strong performance:

  • 320 hp

  • 0–100 km/h ≈ 5.3 sec

  • xDrive all-wheel drive

Fuel consumption:

  • city: ~12–13 L

  • highway: ~7.5–8 L

  • relaxed driving: from 6 L

The air suspension allows flexible tuning — from ultra-soft Comfort+ to more responsive Sport Individual.

Why the G12 Is Underrated

The episode highlights that the BMW G11/G12 remains underrated on the market.

Main reasons:

  • fear of air suspension costs

  • негативный опыт с предыдущими поколениями (E65, F01)

  • perceived high maintenance costs

In reality:

  • most components are repairable

  • the B57 engine shows strong reliability

  • it offers a level of comfort unavailable in G20 or G30

Project Plans

Garage Racer has outlined the next steps:

  • installation of driver assistance systems (KAFAS, blind spot)

  • windshield replacement

  • intake cleaning (including walnut blasting)

  • alternator restoration

  • additional comfort upgrades

Conclusion

The BMW G12 740d project marks a transition from a driver-focused sedan to a full-size luxury car for daily and family use. Despite its mileage and age, the vehicle delivers excellent comfort, solid performance, and strong upgrade potential.

Garage Racer will continue to develop this project in upcoming episodes, covering technical work, retrofits, and real-world ownership experience.


Watch the full video on YouTube – https://youtu.be/dA6AJvlqj7g?si=Lbm1BlPAVsJuL2Ov


 
 
 

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