BMW : WAS I WRONG? 

I've owned 3 BMWs Never had any problems, I've re subscribed to your channel because of this video, it takes guts to do what you did!

Sounds like BMW confronted you

I appreciate your honesty and we can be wrong sometimes but is be a Men accept mistakes. Thanks

Mark, I've been following your channel for a few years now, and I'm very happy to say that your advice on BMW's have been spot on. I have a 2016 7 series 740i with the b-58 engine. It's been a great ride. No problems. I intend to keep it for at least 4 to 5 more years. This is due partly because you have educated me on my B-58 engine, Thank You so much for that. Please continue to move forward and above all, keep telling it as you see it.

I’m glad you made this video because I’m buying a 2018 x2 with 50k miles tonight and your videos had me terrified 😂😂😂

Mark, this is what makes you from my perspective, the best RU-vidr on auto related subjects. You have an unwavering commitment to be honest. None of us are perfect, but many who are doing what you're doing are nauseatingly pro manufacturer than pro consumer.

We all make mistakes, but it takes a real man to admit his mistakes and I'm proud of you for admitting them

This VIDEO feels FORCED!!! ARe you getting Threats!!??????????

You can get reliability in a bmw if you buy something that sticks to their formula: straight 6, manual transmission, RWD. That's your best bet

legal letter or free car? only joking. 😁

You were not wrong about that grille! Can't fix ugly! 😂😂😂

I dint like electric BMWs. No… Only Engins…

U are not wrong at all….. look at the customers that bought BMW’s and couldn’t enjoy the cars because they started acting up. 😮

The question is how much have you been paid by BMW to create this video? 😂😂. Seems such a turn-a-round. I've owned several BMWs and currently a 330i with B48 engine and love it. Can't believe you actually bought a Mercedes Benz. Must be painful for you.

Thanks for sharing, and appreciate the vulnerability. Really enjoy your channel! In a similar spot. Was gifted two BMW’s from family members in past. 1997 528i (poorly taken care of) and 2001 540i (meticulously well taken care of) both at around 100k. At that point, as with any car, can become money pits real quick. The 528i was especially. Swore off BMW and bought 2010 GS350 awd in 2013. Been a real treat for all reasons mentioned in your previous videos, but now 180k on 13 yr old car. Now Debating 2020-21 GX460 or BMW X5 (b58), and gone back and forth. At end of day I think ride is better in BMW and we shall see… but as someone once said “life’s to busy to drive boring cars!”

This makes me happy. As you know I bought the new X5. Had a 1600km trip. Loved every km of the way.

First Scotty Kilmer all of a sudden started praising BMW. And there was no greater BMW hater and Lexus lover. Now you. Anyway, in the evershrinking world of MT, there is only one better alternative to BMW now and it's not Lexus.

Your honesty is always something I appreciate. However, there's one thing you need in this video... a "Was I wrong" counter. 😁

VERY disapointed that you obviously gave in to the pressure exerted by BMW. Trust is gone so won't be watching your videos any more.

How much did they pay you? You should of stuck with your BMWS are absolutre shit!! like you said in the last 12 videos bro!

Not whether you were wrong or right. Question is - are your comments based on facts? Or just made merely for youtube “likes” and/ or “subscription” ?

i love the BMW no matter how many issues mine had. if i care for mine well, drive it properly, and follow maintenance schedule, I had no problems with it. It’s a matter of choice. I will always love BMW. ❤️ yes life is too short to drive boring cars. Mine will always be BMW.

don't sell out,,,,,,,,,B.M.W. still need2 improve.2024Trump

Every video you say “life’s too short to drive boring cars” We own a boring BMW 320i and we own a 2022 M240i. The M240i is one of the most exhilarating cars you can drive. Because when its all said and done, life really is too short…love your channel and thanks for the honesty.

I've been following your channel for a few months and just recently picked up a used M440i largely because of your comments about the B58 engine. Hope you're right, Brother! Thanks!

BMW software upgrade :)

German Cars: Lease only Never purchase any model over 60,000 miles.. saying for 30 years

I smell a rat. Blink three times if you are being held hostage. This doesn't ring natural to me don't worry WE know what's going on.

The oversized grille is the ugliest design BMW ever came up up to date. Just because a few odd individuals like it or getting use to it does not change the fact that it's ugly.

Jikes… 20 minutes of my life gone, listening to endless blabbing about…. Boooooooring!

I can't help wondering if BMW have threatened you with a law suit 😁

I don’t own a BMW, Toyota or Honda, but Toyota and Honda get free passes. My dad was saying Toyota is the best, and he had a new Rav 4. It had this awful leaking problem, brand new, and the floor of the back kept getting soaked. He tried to get Toyota to fix it and it kept happening. When I brought it up, he was like, “well, things happen.” But dad, when any other brand has a problem like that, it’s crap?! We had a good laugh after, and we agreed ALL brands have their problems. My dad now owns his first Subaru 😊. In the next 12 months, I might get my first BMW.

Someone is pressuring you. BMW has always nickle and dimed people. Maybe they are better now. But they always been a car to lease

Just buy a Toyota or Lexus and be done with problems..... and no you were not wrong. You did bitch a lot about the parts and how ridiculous price they were and how hard they were to work on. So yes you were correct.

My first BMW is X5 35D m sport 2017 and is best car ever owned ❤ 0 issues and drives like a tank

BMW is using too much plastic in their engine bays. Cheap couplings. BMW can do better. Imho. They charge a premium, customers should get a great car. I guess if you have a lot of money it doesn’t matter as much.

Since 2005, most German cars have become to mechanically and electronically complicated and hence problems compared to Toyota, Lexus, Honda and Mazda. When you get older you realise the ultimate car for reliability is a boring Toyota Corolla 1800cc 6 speed manual. I see them in Thailand doing 1 Million kms (620,000 miles) on the same engine and gearbox. No German car will do that.

Get a Cease and Desist from BMW?

Whats the point of a nice car when the engine light and breakdowns every week?

You aren’t wrong. Visit Nigeria & see many BMWs parked or abandoned at mechanic workshops. I’d love it’s powerful engines and designs but reliability is very poor here compared to it’s rivals like Mercedes Benz. You are right my guy.

My 2nd car is a 2014 BMW X5, it has a 100k miles on it. I bought it last year and so far the car has been good. It had some oil leak issues which cost a bit to fix but I was expecting these to know issues going in. But now it run just perfectly.

To sum it up with bmw the new B48 and 58 engines are the most reliable. The problems that bmw used to have had to of been fixed as of 2024. No way they still exist as bad

Yeah, Always Stick To Your Guns. Many People Of Fame Have Lost Their Jobs, Backtracking. Sincerely Hope The Auto Industry Haven't Come For You ! Keep Your Head Up. Nice Job. 😅🙏

What exactly is the point of this video, anyway? Oh yes, The BMW should not be your daily driver. They are like Ferrari and Lamborghini. So, we should expect and tolerate the unreliability.

😂 now you are BMW guy

I can understand your new found love for the newer engines and transmission... but what about the 2014-2019 cars that are N20/N55 engines, be that the 320i/330i or others... still hate those?

Those enormous grilles are grotesque..ugly as sin.Suggestion: extend the front end 5"=make surface much easier.

No you’re not wrong about the buck tooth grille. The reason is that you simply don’t slap on a design from the old 6 series hoping it “will work” when in fact the designers needed to EVOLVE the damn buck tooth grille, not time travel and slap it on. Or, should have stuck with the buck tooth from way back and evolved it like Bugatti did. That’s why it’s so damn polarizing. I must say the build quality YEA it’s a major major improvement and is top notch these days. But the grille .. some things are better left in the past.

Ik one thing...you're WRONG about that haircut 😊😂 Good video tho!

Mark, it takes a CLASS act to admit being wrong. I currently have 3 BMWs, a 750i, Z4 M 40i and a XB7, all newer versions and they have been totally reliable They are all VERY complex machines so there is a lot to go wrong. . I had an X7 for three years and the only problem I ever had with it was the start stop cancel switch died. I've had all the German Ultra luxury brands plus a Rolls and have had more problems with the Rolls and several Mercedes than I've ever had with my BMWs. None of the other brands has been as satisfying to drive as the BMWs and that includes the Porsche's I've had. I just read the BMWs reiability was third only to Lexus and Toyota. Better than all the other German brands. Don't give up on them yet as the newer versions are truly outstanding cars, much better than the prior versions.

Ah, your video suggests the possibility that allegedly the BMW legal department took you to the woodshed, and as you say, I could be wrong. My and my family's service experiences, some even frustratingly humorous in retrospect, with various German brands drove us into the arms of Toyota and especially of Lexus, where our loyalties very likely will remain. Lest you think that I have abandoned BMW, be assured that I still have two BMW motorcycles in my garage. Cheers.

Love the channel and the videos as always. ❤

*_Were you wrong? ... It may be unreasonable to expect your viewers to credibly answer your questions, should you be incapable of simply and convincingly doing so yourself! However, you may well be "right" to believe that your barber took one too many "bites" out of their handiwork, on the right side of your noggin! ... Perhaps the barber was simply "hungrier" than usual. Thank you for slowing down your previously typical, "machine gun mouthed, rate of fire", in your delivery of this presentation. Thereby removing the need for speed adjustment, in settings! Regards!_* 😊🌟👊✨

Would not buy one for the purpose of owning long term

Yes you were wrong. BMW are one of the best built cars ever. Some issues yes just like other car brands. I will always drive a BMW. Thanks for coming on and admiting you were a bit hard on the BMW brand.

Mark, your reviews of B 48s was enough to convince me to buy my first BMW, a G20 330i over a 2022 Audi A4. It takes a real man to admit his faults, but there were no faults in your assessment of the G20. Thank you for your honest assessments.

Shame on you I think BMW got to you

As you said, the real TRUTH is " own BMW if you drive 15k yearly & not as daily driver"👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌......that should last any BMW for 20 years!!!!!!!!😂🤪🤪🤪🤪

Hey guys Im looking to buy a 2013 328i. It is very well maintained super clean in and out and it has 100k miles on it. I have a good deal on it but tbh people are scaring me away because of reliability issues. I love BMW though its been a dream for me to get one. Should I get it?

B48 and B58 are solid reliable engines and can’t go wrong with either of those these days IMO. and if getting pre owned one make sure service history is done right and on time and you should be solid

I understand what you are saying about now verses the past I’ve only owned one BMW an M-5 6 cylinder manual transmission I can’t remember the year 1988 or 1990 I bought it used and had zero problems with it just normal maintenance oil tires brakes I absolutely love the way it drove and how quick it felt off the line it was like a GTO except the M5 could stop and turn and hold five adults Except for the M badges on the outside it looked like a normal five series it was a great sleeper I wish I still had it You are the best RU-vidr out there for autos we all like to own I don’t think you were wrong at all you give very well researched reports that I enjoy Bravo My best wishes always from Las Vegas Craig

the new BMW grills looks so good, I am still ahead of the curve on this, Almost everyone I ask that is big on BMW says they hate the new looks of the series 7. Im telling ya in a couple years they gunna change thier mind

I respect nothing more than a man that can admit when he is wrong. This was commendable because he is right bmw has stepped up their reliability as of late. However the buck tooth grill is ugly lol and I do like bmw but those grills ain’t it

I hope Land Rover will get better by the time I can/if afford it

I personally STILL wouldn’t buy one….. old or new. 🤔🤔🤔

Bought two 2016 BMW lease returns. One a 320i, the other a 528i. They were both significantly depreciated and great values. So far (fingers crossed) no big issues. And both drive very nicely. I'm enjoying!

we all have our price? Now you're supporting this plastic, overpriced piece of crap? So very disappointed with you Mark.

My wife and I have owned 20 or so BMW’s. We currently own a 23 X3 and 24 230i. These B48 engines in both of these cars are wonderful. Great power delivery with the ZF eight speed trans. Absolutely no issues.

There are some okay BMW - BUT the majority of them are disposable sports luxury vehicles - right after 70k miles.

I had the X2 a couple of years ago with no issues, then the X3M40i and loved it. Now I just bought a X4M40i that I had built. No issues with any of them and honestly I feel like BMW is the most fun and exciting, or at least one of the most exciting. I had a new 2023 Porsche Macan which just didn't have the power of my BMW's. I tried the Macan S with the twin turbo V6 and it had no where near the power and acceleration of the BMW. I also feel like BMW is the most reliable of the German brands. True that Toyota and Lexus are reliable and last a long time, but they are also a little boring. In a day and age where everyone is going to the 2.0 turbo 4's, it is nice to still have the choice of buying a true driver's car. Great video and I appreciate your honesty and as always, enjoy your videos and the great info that you provide.

Your not wrong, some of bmw earlier V8s were an absolute financial nightmare, the N63 oil consumption worst engine in the history of mankind 😂

Sounds like BMW threatened to beat you up!

Sounds like someone got a cease and desist letter! LOL

I think the idea to not change your oil until like 10,000 miles will cause any car to wear out. This would with super high mileage is something to be discerning about!

It’s not like BMW got way more reliable, its just the other brands became less reliable (because of more complicated technology and competitive cost war). :)

Was I wrong to subscribe? NOOOOOOOOOPE!!!!

Just because BMW fixed some of its reliability problems doesn't mean you were wrong about their older models. BMW's are improving reliability while Toyota's and Honda's are now having problems. Like BMW, Alfa-Romeo used to have serious reliability problems that they addressed successfully. That's what good automobile companies do.

Don,t German's love to over engineer there car's.

Don't sound like they have a gun aimed at you... 🤣😅

Behind the camera there was his wife holding a desert eagle 🦅 to his head.

In your opinion, when did BMW become reliable, almost like the Lexus?

Did BMW legal department go after you to put in an apology and a Cease and Desist order? I don't think you were wrong I know of too many horror stories with BMW starting with wastegate rattle or oil filter housing leak, SMG reliability. There is more truth to the acronym 'Break My Wallet'. I smell a rat...

No you were not wrong. Those cars aren't trying to be something different but bmw clearly doesn't tell you the truth either. Most brand never do. They sell you a shit car saying it isn't

I have owned 4 BMW’s. One 4 cylinder, one 6 cylinder and two 8 cylinder models… great fun to drive…terrible reliability. The one we have now is the 550 msport. Maintenance costs are ridiculous! I will not buy another!

"I will never buy another BMW." I still stand by this, but keep on enjoying my E63 LCI 6 Series coupe that I bought new back in 2010.

Put the truth is that BMW uses to much plastic on their cars.

When people say BMW is now "reliable" what does that mean exactly? Does that mean they don't die at 40k Miles anymore? Or do they now last 300k miles like a lexus finally?

Thanks We are Bmw users and never had any issues with 10s of beautiful vehicles we had as daily drivers

Dude you are all over the place with your takes.

“In learning you will teach, and in teaching you will learn.” German cars are the best in this world period !

As a BMW fan boy, yes, you made a mistake getting an M57/N57, and an N54, there probably some of the worst engines BMW has ever made 😂

Seems like the B58 is the way to go for all new BMW purchases.

I have watched several of your videos and have mostly thought that you were wrong about BMWs. My spouse and I have owned 7 BMWs (we currently own an X4 M comp) with no issues.

Im happy for you that change your opinion about Bmw but still some people will hate and say that is unreliable or that they are piece of junk. Which is shame. Sure if you don’t like bmw that's ok. Not everyone can love the same brand. But at least these people don’t make fun of this brand. Yes before 15 years was nightmare but that doesn't mean that htey are worst brand

My son just purchased the m sport 330i and I must admit also that as much as I wanted to support his decision there was a lot of negative feedback from me…. I may have to eat some crow time will tell .

Lets be honest cars before the B58 B57 were and still are a dumbster fire. Too many of them just blow up at ~100k + miles. I'd stay away. I am happy if they have better quality now.

@ECPP hi bro what's your opinion about e34 535 m30b35 engine and e30 325 m20b25 engine for daily driver i will appreciate your answer

The ultimate driving machine. BMW ❤

I had over 30 different cars, nothing comes close to driving, economy and reliability mix. NOTHING.

I can't believe I'm hearing this from you. I hated you even thought I respected your opinions. Yes, you were partially wrong.but not 100 percent. Lastly, any BMW 2016 and up ,including the N63 is bullet proof. I've had no issues with my G11 N63 TU.