@@Thefutureofsuccessbootygang the b58 is the newer 3.0 i6 engine that’s offered by BMW. It’s regarded as a highly reliable engine, so much so that Toyota was confident enough to put it in the Supra
@marks90004 from what i heard from a friend of mine, even under warranty they tend to act up. he got his brand new and after around a year or so it was making a weird rattling noise. not the irritating type just a click or something every few minutes or so type. he took it back to the service center, they say no problem. sound still there. since the drive and handling is not affected he just chalk it up to the car singing him the song of its people and ignores it.
Yeah and lost a lot of your time when you get older and your son ask you why we’re still broke? U gonna say son because I’ve wasted my time fixing my car 😂😂😂
@@RGMGremlin bang on mate . They are bmw haters remember they are jealous. Anyone who cant afford one hates on them. They are tanks I’ve had one for nearly 8 years and Its gained so much love I can’t let it go These people don’t understand maintenance and the fact that they are reliable cuz we have to fix it like once a year after abusing it all year Other cars can’t do that. They get stupid issues like blown fuses. Things that never happen on a bmw My bmw doesn’t brake down and never will Some things have broke but it’s literally my fault not the car
You’re like if Greg Doucette became a car guy instead of a body builder lmao (Edit) now that I think of it, you’re like if Scotty Kilmer and Greg Doucette had a kid 😭🤣😂.
Your so anti-Bmw, but u drive a Jaguar which it's reliable is worse. I don't see u harping on them!! Maybe u should just talk about make u own and let's see how interesting this conversation becomes!
@@ahyaan2552 I have a civic don’t have a jaguar I have a Benz it’s a great car! I am a mechanic,everything I speak on I have personal knowledge of!!!!! So what now? I was trying to inform people of the shortcomings of the cars you can buy whatever you want but it will be your own fault if you don’t want advice! Enjoy your day !
Every car has its set of issues, most cars are boring to drive, but once you drive a bmw, well kinda don't wanna drive anything else lower...sorry, I work on my own shit, and keep my money in my pocket...quit listening to fear mongers
I AGREE with you that BMWs really do have a FUN, SPORTY, & STYLISH look that make them hard to settle for the other "reliable" cars, such as Toyotas!! Don't get me wrong, I do agree that some of the cars that are called "reliable" are that, yet they are just not as fun & comfortable to drive. I think doing regular maintenance (before the manufacturers required miles, such as doing oil changes before 10k miles) is one of the ways to ensure one's BMW lasts. And it doesn't have expensive repair costs due to going too long without maintenance!!
I’ve had my 2013 328i for 9 years and have had no issues at all except the thermostat was changed for free under a recall. 88k miles so far. No leaks of any kind, no timing chain issue, no other coolant system problems, no brake problems. Only oil changes, tires, batteries, brake fluid flush per maintenance schedule. I do change the oil more frequently than BMW recommends, but that’s it. Haven’t even replaced brake pads yet.
I have a 2006 330i with over 200k miles on it and it runs perfectly! I haven't done much more maintenance than you'd have to do on a Honda of that age and mileage. (I've owned several Hondas.) Just take care of it! I also have a 2011 535i and every time I drive it I can't believe how fortunate I am too drive such a fun vehicle! Marvelous automobiles! But I'm grateful for all the people talking crap about BMW because it keeps the used car prices way down! Thank you!!!
My family has almost always had a bmw since I can remember and we never have problems, but then you go on RU-vid and stuff and everyone complains that they are junk. I’m guessing they just don’t know how to maintain them.
People have to get their maintenance done on cars on time. If you think about who owns BMWs brand new it’s usually some young teens who run them into the ground and ignore everything. I have a 2007 BMW 650 that I bought cash for $7,200 cash. Now I’m about to buy a 2013 BMW 650i for $17,000 cash. I just take care of my cars 🤷🏾♂️
It is the Ultimate Driving Machine. Once you test drive it you Immediately know, there aren't many vehicle's on the road like this. Worth every penny of Maintenance ❤ my BMW.
@@jpizel1070 Nope. Just replaced one on a 530i though. You should have gotten an overheating warning light and had time to pull over or get off the next exit.
This may sound heavy handed, but they’re actually reliable. I had a 2014 328i lux, drove nearly 60k miles in one year and had no issues. Car is rock solid. Just check any auction or lot they have well over 100k on them. I have 134k on mine now, original timing chain, no leaks. Just a tune up, brakes, and turbo actuator, and front control arms. Not a big deal at all!
Got a 2013 328i. Brought it at 100,000 miles. No problems at all. Just regular oil change every 5k miles. Did my timing chain right away. Im at 130,000 miles now and no problem. I guess im one of the lucky ones.
I’m looking to buy a 328i. The one I’m looking at has 130k miles but is only $3k. I plan to keep up on oil changes ect. Is there anything I should know before I do?
@@liamdreher141 I’m 16 and also looking at the 328 I the only thing is that I’m looking for one with fewer miles. Let me know if u buy urs. Good luck man
You guys are shopping for the wrong car with the budget you guys have. Better off getting a used 2020 accord and using that down payment instead of buying the 328. Gonna be cheaper in the long run and you have a better platform 4 cylinder. Coming from an m6 owner too, any 328 you find for sub 5k is mostlikely gonna be a trash box 9/10 times.
Nobody is calling a 4cylinder bmw the ultimate driving machine - at least I hope not. The newer (and cooler) bmws are very reliable. BMW is now ranked 3rd in reliability, much due to their B58 and S58 motors that are being put it the M2 M3 M4 and all the 40is. Regardless, if you want to drive a reliable camry thats 100% totally fine, but the people who buy unreliable cars, buy them because its worth it. Mclarens spend half the year in the shop
Basically I'm just saying BMWs are alot more reliable now, but if it costs more money to own one, many people including me still think its worth it - I've never driven a more amazing car, I'm sure Audi and Mercedes are awesome too though. Its more than Point A to Point B for me
Even the smaller engines are fun. I’ve driven a 2015 328i and it’s engine is small but it’s quick and fun. Love bmws, never enjoyed Mercedes though they just feel like old people cars
@@caboose6411 I AGREE with you that BMWs really do have a FUN, SPORTY, & STYLISH look that make them hard to settle for the other "reliable" cars, such as Toyotas!! Don't get me wrong, I do agree that some of the cars that are called "reliable" are that, yet they are just not as fun & comfortable to drive. I think doing regular maintenance (before the manufacturers required miles, such as doing oil changes before 10k miles) is one of the ways to ensure one's BMW lasts. And it doesn't have expensive repair costs due to going too long without maintenance!!
Special ordered BMW 2020 X5 here. Still new but drove it in at least 17 countries in Europe on two major road trips. No issues other than routine maintenance so far. My 2005 BMW R1150 GSA did great the decade I rode it all over North America solo. A lot depends upon when you buy it. My 1982 BMW 530 was strong in 2002 but I did have to change tje timing belt once.
Have my G30 for 5 years now and STILL no problems. Oil and filters change, chain changed on 150000km,water pump at same time. Made over 245000 kilometers with it and now waiting to get brand new G60. Before had Alfa Romeo Giulia from 2015 and I can recommend it to ALL of you who have wish to have car workshop at home..
My wife and I just bought our 3rd BMW. The first two were pretty reliable requiring only oil changes, brakes, and tires. The first one we kept till 93k miles.
@@fafunwaayomide5607 the first one was a ‘14 328d xdrive. Traded it in at 93k miles, and it was one of the few cars that could get 40 mpg and is AWD. The 2nd was the one we traded the diesel for which is a 2018 340i GT xdrive. It is currently has 55k miles and going strong.
@@fafunwaayomide5607 I should add I expect the third to be reliable too, but we’ve only had it for 2 weeks so I can’t comment on how well it will do long term. It has the same engine that’s in the 2018 340i, but is tuned for more horsepower. It’s a 2022 X4 M40i.
Person that bought a used 4 cylinder turbo 228i here. I'm very upfront with people about how much I've spent on maintenance. Valve cover gasket leak, vacuum line, plus new brake pads and rotors (carbon ceramic brakes need both at the same time) were absolutely not cheap. The staggered tires won't be cheap to replace either, and it drinks premium fuel faster than I thought it would. Fortunately my car is a 2015 so it doesn't have timing chain issues, and the previous owner (my dad) properly maintained it. I've spent more on maintenance and operation than any other car. If it wasn't a convertible with amazing handling, I would have gotten something like a Honda or Toyota. It's just too fun to drive.
Mines been good to me. I’ve treated it well. I do all my maintenance on time. If you do it yourself it’s super cheap. A lot of mods and fast with a splash of luxury. E93 🤗
I bought mine in 2019 brand new with 9 miles on the clock 4 years down the line it’s done 80 thousand miles and still running like I just bought it never had a problem and i never had to do anything to it just amazing car
New BMWs are very reliable, especially the B58 powered models. I don’t know what’s with people saying they aren’t, just do your routine maintenance and they’ll do 100,000+ miles with little to no issues. BMWs from 10+ years ago I can’t say the same
The secret is to look at the maintenance history of the car then purchase and find a mechanic that’s really good with bmws I never had a problem from one of two 07 335s or 2011 335 at all but one of my 07 335s
I owned 3 BMWS and 2 Camrys and I learned that the German engineering is you have to do and follow the all manufacture requirements like doing certain maintenance at certain mileage or replace certain part at certain time no matter how expensive it is you have to do all that no matter how expensive it is unlike Japanese engineering it’s designed to benefit the public and how the car still runs in it’s worst conditions ever because you might not be close to home or a repair shop near … but the ride and the performance in bmw is a lot better than Toyota by a lot but of course everything comes with a price .
BMW also has by far the best service, and warranty claims are a breeze, plus they give you a BMW off the lot when your car is getting serviced, not some rental from some trash company. Don’t buy anything these days out of warranty
@@Ian-mv4qq I’m stating facts what the customer service cars are for..Why you suggesting I’m telling him to buy another one or whatever you’ve assumed 😵💫. Go back to bed Karen 🤗
@@jrRU-vid1 but I just woke up bro. Can't go back to bed just yet lol... anyway, isn't every other dealerships doing the same? They use their own car brand from another lineup as service car?
That’s why real enthusiasts opt for the older gens like the e30, e36, and e46. Nobody want a 4 cylinder turbo bmw bro. My e46 has been reliable as hell and I do minimal maintenance. I just change shit when I feel like it. Hasn’t let me down yet. Just a fuel pump one time but I was like 2 blocks from my house 😅
@@romesrepublic oil changes , spark plugs, all fluid flushed and changes, belt replacements the regular stuff that doesn’t cost a million dollar. U keep up with that then u dont run into hefty problems til high mileage
@@gtbjustoo The car i have 2013 328i (Sport Package.) Had it for 7 years. Took it in for maintenance every 5k, oil/filters. Up to 162k i had to replace spark plugs, coils, gas tank, transmission service, and computer. After 162k timing chain/guides, spark plugs, valve cover, tank fuel pump and fuel pump control unit. All in the same month. Set me back about $6k in repairs. These cars require a lot of maintenance. These cars are for people who either make good money, or can do their own repairs.
I have a 2008 x5 with 209k on the clock only issue is a slight valve cover leak and a possible transfer case actuator motor which I cannot afford to fix….. other than that…..she runs beautifully
That's right, regular maitenance is the key to reliablity The reason why in germany BMW is considered Reliable is because the germans themselves are not Hoonigans and are responsible with the Maitenance days. If you want to have a reliable BMW, then DONT FLOOR IT EVERYWHERE!
@@ECPPI’m think of buying a new 850i gran coupe and only having it for 4 years. Think I’ll run into any problems putting less than 10k miles a year on it?
I’ve had two . A 2006 318i coupe petrol manual . And now I have a 2009 320i coupe MSport . It’s an old car but it’s such a pleasure to drive . It’s worth the few euros I’ve had to invest in it . New Timing chain , battery , tyres. I recently drove it down to Lanzarote Canary Islands 🇮🇨 from Ireland 🇮🇪. 4 days it took . Two overnight cruise ferries. 12 hrs driving . It was crammed with luggage and equipment . Full roof box. Myself my fiancé and my dog . We spent 9 weeks down there . I did my PADI Divemaster course . Then before we journeyed back to Ireland I had it serviced and checked on the island - €125 including a diagnostic . The drive home was great and I’m still driving it . One of the injectors was a little bit growly when cold so I added some injector cleaner fluid to a full tank of petrol . Much better . 115,000 km on the clock . It still has a lot of power and sticks to the roads . If you don’t like BMW - don’t buy one . But stop wining like little bitches about them please ! It’s embarrassing. 😂
BMW is not for guys with poor maintenance culture. It's a great machine for the big guys & gals who know what driving fun is. It is indeed the 'Ultimate Driving Machine '
I have an x6 2016 and my friend has a 2015 x5 and no issues with 300k km and 150k km. No issues at all. Planning on keeping mine for another 10 years. The inline 6 paired with zf 8 transmission makes it bulletproof. My wife’s 2011 lx570 had more problems than my x6. I thought it would be the other way around 😂
Had a 2013 328i with the n20 engine, 178k miles. Only got rid of it because I hit a deer going 85, still made it to work after I hit the deer. Only ever did oil changes and spark plugs at 100k in its lifetime🤷♂️ they definitely have flaws but all car companies do
literally just take care of your car -_- i've had my 06 325i for around 7 years now, not one single major issue other than doing the basic maintenance that every car needs
If you are still looking, my gf recently got a g20 320i and i, not being a bmw enthusiast at all for many reason, learned to admire this car a lot very quickly. Incredibly silent inside, smooth and much better built than most modern cars. Actually very much better than comparable mercedes for example. I was quite shocked and can certainly understand why some ppl love these cars and the brand. Im considering buying one or the 5 series bcs of it. My family only drove/drive vws and audis. And my uncle had a transmission go on his toyota.
@@groosbro1 Not all BMW's require engine removals for simple tasks, and some BMW engines will be fairly easy and to maintain yourself... Just avoid those BMW's that requires the engine to be removed for simple tasks...
That is true, have you ever done a valve stem seal change? The seals cost 40 buck, the tools cost 500-1000 buck. Will probably take you a few days if you havent done one before. Valve stem seals are notoriously bad on the n46 engines. If you accidentally drop the stem into the cylinder or didnt change the colar bolt and it snap LOL!!. Yep do it yourself. I've done repaired the seals myself but it wasnt a one day job. For someone who doesn't know much about cars, or repairs and don't have the time or money, stay away from bmw.
@@damiann4734 My original comment was just a general statement that Euro cars don't always have to be expensive... I'm not talking about specific engines and repairs that cost a fortune...
Weird that us germans do that here and we consider american cars to be cheaply built rust buckets that need double or three times the fuel to get from a to b
@@kloschuessel773 From what ive learned most Americans find German cars hard to work on. Don’t know where this guy got 5k a year in maintenance cause my family doesn’t spend that much on maintenance in a year on 3 bmws.
Why don't people understand that BMWs are made for the rich. Stop cussing. You drive them for fun and get rid of it. Or drive it on the weekends. Simple.
King of Depreciation my friend. You just wait, I'm telling you there is going to be a SERIOUS case of buyer's remorse in 3-4 years time on that new Supra.
They didn’t just take the b58 straight from bmw and put it into the Supra, Toyota did testing and modified it to the standard of Toyota which is number 1 in reliability, and the b58 was already known as a good engine maybe there will be buyer’s remorse
@@Baqiii bro shut up there so many low mileage b58s that have blown up already plenty of tear downs on RU-vid on engines with warranty still and getting tore apart for parts lol just stop it’s bmw it’s trash
Im on my 5th BMW(750i) and I would say the only one that ever gave me any issue was my 2008 335xi. Other than that, They have all been great, even after driving some well over 100k.
Yea thats why my 2018 430i has a jd power reliability rating of 4/5 which is more than can be said for other luxury cars.... 70k miles still nothing but regular maintenance lol
I have a 2013 BMW 328 xi. 53k miles, and I have not even needed to change the brakes yet. And none of the things you listed. So, yea. Greatest car I've EVER had, and it ain't close.
I feel like the worst your experience with your own X5, the harsher your BMW comments have become over time. The newer generation of 4 and 6 cylinder BMW’s are fairly reliable if maintained. Don’t buy a V8.
I totally agree and I have also created videos on that topic. The b58 and B48 engines, while not perfect, do put out more power and so far appear to be leagues more reliable than the old n54 and even better than the older n55. V8 in the n63 is fun, but a pricey little so and so for the long term. Lease or sell after 3 years only.
