I guess that's why BMW calls them the ultimate driving experience because calling them the ultimate owner's experience would probably lead to a law suit for dishonest advertising. Great video.
Yes indeed Mark. I have told my story a few times on your channel. So I have to say it again: In 2019 I bought a 2013 BMW X5 with about 95k miles and sunk nearly $2000 into it in a long eight month period. The rear differential started leaking, passenger door lock actuator broken and front suspension components needed to be replaced all under a used car warranty but still cost $75/hr. labor at a BMW dealership. It’s the first car ever bought without doing my homework, and I paid dearly. I couldn’t sell it privately and wound up trading it in for a 2013 Lexus ES 350 which was trouble free for the two-year period I owned it. I sold that one to Carvana in April 2021 and bought my 2002 Lexus ES 300 from the original owner with 160,000 miles on it. This car is virtually trouble free although I did replace some OEM parts that were 20 years old (Alternator, AC COMPRESSOR, starter and struts) I am extremely happy with a Lexus product.
I got a '94 XJ40 with 159k miles. Alternator is still the original (Denso, go figure, huh?). Starter, air pump are original so are the injectors, cats, exhaust system, steering rack (I rebuilt the PS pump), window/seat motors. Unmolested transmission and diff. Everything else broke, or replaced as a preventative maintenance ha-ha.
@@seansmith9196 get a clue pal. Because I bought a 20 year old Lexus which is as good as any new car today doesn’t mean I’m poor or low income. I gross over $120k a year, I’m 5-7 years away from retirement and I don’t need a $500-600 a month car note ! My Lexus ES300 is paid off and will last me 10 plus years. Well into retirement
You should be doing oil changes 4 to 5k miles not 10, checking for leaks on gaskets and those plastic hoses, replacing them before major failures. If you rely on the dealership yes, they will def drive you poor
I bought a bmw 2006 325i a little over a year ago with 140,000 miles on it and i did all the maintenance to the car that was needed right after i bought it and its been great no problems at all. Its got the N52 engine and no turbos. I love her to death and im planning on keeping it till the wheels fall off. I guess it really depends on what Bmw you buy and if you can turn a wrench and do the maintenance yourself or have connections with a reliable mechanic. Maintenance is key!
2006 z4 here also with n52. Needed a lot of maintenance from the previous owner. Oil leaks, worn suspension, etc. Just got it all sorted out. Great looking roadster.
Also bought 2006 330i w/ 32k for $25k and put over 200k miles on it in 11 years..with TOTAL maintenance and repair cost around $13k some of it covered under my ext warranty - I felt it was worth every nickel based how much joy I got from driving E90 generation. Things had changed and now it’s all all about the “gizmos” in the way to fully synthetic versus authentic driving experience.
My dad has one too and let me tell you I spent over $3000 replacing the gas tank because the valve like brackets which hold it in place at the top of the tank were cracked and caused gas spills when I put a full tank in and this includes replacing the dual fuel pumps inside and the tank had to be ordered as well The car isn't bad to drive but man it's definitely met some servicing quite often oh and the service engine light light came on just to be it was a gas cap leak which I replaced but it's still on
Absolutely spot on. I bought a 325i SE in the UK that was 2 year old and had 17,000 miles on it. kept it for 10 years. Cost was £13500 which was a bargain but spent £13000 in repairs in that time.
My friend had a 2013 5 Series BMW that looked like the white one you were showing.. In a 6-month time period both the turbos went out, the starter, some of the fuel injectors had to be replaced. And he put a set of Michelin tires on it. That was over $12,000. After that happened the radio and whole screen/navigation messed up and you couldn't use it.. It constantly flashed codes and other annoying messages. Before he was able to get that fixed which would have been thousands more.. The car got totaled..
@@ECPP It was... I also forgot to mention that the water pump and some sensors went out as well before all that other stuff happened.. His glove box was literally stuffed with maintenance and repair receipts.. Sadly he got brain cancer three and a half years ago and died shortly afterwards.
problem is wealthy people dump them after a couple years when they are most reliable. after that they go to the used market and are pretty good for awhile. its the older cars with deferred maintenance that are the issues. best thing to do is get into a good non main dealer repair shop. gotta say though modern bmw are way more reliable then cars from 10+ years ago.
Never have I ever driven any car, like a BMW, that provided so much anxiety when I owned it. A happy day when I sold it. Good video Mark! Reminded me of the happy ending when I saw it in my rear view mirror of my Porsche.
This is by far one of the best automotive channels out here. This guy lets you know the real deal. One of the main reasons I didn’t buy a BMW. I was about to get an X5, I saw a few of his videos. I skipped out on the X5 and went with a Honda Pilot.
@@Roccofan we’re both in the same boat then.. ima buy a new X5 too but I’m not worrying about it breaking down on me any time soon.. can’t compare a pilot to a x5 🌎🥃🥃
I'm on my third bmw witch have all been bought new never had major problems always kept up on maintenance early oil changes. I feel like people buy these cars and don't maintain them the way you're supposed to. I have a 14 328 downpipe upgraded turbo kit and engine tune pushing over 400 hp. I couldn't be happier with it.
Well that maybe a partial issues but I have owned several from low miles and done the appropriate oil and coolant changes but still wind up with failures of things that should not fail.
All of this is very true. I had a 2008 528i for 10 years, and what a waste of time and money. I kept the car well maintained, and always had something that needed to be taken to the shop. The time I spent without a car because of repairs was frustrated. One thing is about the crazy money spent on repairs, and the other the inconvenience of taking it to the shop back and forth. I am glad got rid of mine.
This is why I work on my own cars. But I buy older ones so that I can get cheaper parts and watch the many youtube videos that show how to do everything. As long as the engine internals and trans stay healthy I can pretty much take care of everything else. These newer ice cars are too complex now and not really built to last.
I have two of them, 528i e60 my daily, and my e34 530i the "garage queen" (got it with original 38k on the odometer). If I wasn't the one repairing them, I would be broke. I think the real issue here is that to many people are misled in to believing that they can afford such cars.
I appreciate your raw honesty. I'm a VW/Audi kind of guy. Fun cars to drive that won't break the bank when they need attention. I don't need "the ultimate money pit." Thanks.
If you gotta have a BMW, just lease it, and turn it in at the end of the lease. Sure, it’s expensive to do that but you won’t have any expenses for repairs since they have to cover them in most cases.
German cars used to have a good reputation for reliability. But with the exchange rates to be price competitive, they've had to cut corners with lesser quality parts.
I've seen so many people suffer because of plastic components under the hood, plastic thermostat housings, plastic radiators, it's no good, probably none of these cars will make it to 20 years old. My car has just closed 30 years old (1993 model year) and opening the hood, it's all metal (of course except the expansion tank, rubber hoses, air box and intake tube)
My parents own a 2000 BMW E46 330d Automatic that they bought in 2017 for around 250£. Yes 250£. The car had a faulty intake manifold which we replaced with a new one with the Swirl Flap delete. The car started to have gearbox issues after 6 months of owning it (nothing serious) . Its 2022 and the gearbox issue is still kinda there but we aren't worried as when you drive the car normally its perfectly fine. The car has never let us down. The only time it left us stranded was because of a flat tyre and that's it. It has been super reliable over the past 5 years of Owning it. Obviously, being a 22 year old car some thing need to be replaced and fixed, but these we just stuff like suspension components, gearbox mounts, brake line hoses, window mechanism (nothing BMW related ). If we had to guess the total money spent on the car it would be around 2500£. That includes the price of the car, Servicing, tyres, manifold ext. The car never let us and its a car I will never Sell. Love the thing.
yes, that is possible with an E46. had a 328i , great machine, loved it, did 265000 km, went without great cost until 16 years. Biggest problems is failing cooling system and window actuators. Sadly, you will not get nowhere near that reliability from later models series 3-4-5. Since a decade or so BMW really does build them to NOT last +6 years without many problems, after 6 years they want you to buy a new one OR come in constantly for costly repairs.(costly special tools/diagnostic equipment needed). Either way, they make big $ !!
I own a 2008 328i E93 with a 6 speed manual transmission. My father bought it in 2018 from the first owner who custom ordered it. My father passed in June. I’ve been driving it ever since. The maintenance has been meticulous. It really drives like a new car and it is obvious that it has never really been driven hard. It has a little over 70k miles, everything works perfectly so far. I am about to do the valve cover gasket myself and change out the coils and plugs. Maybe even do the oil filter housing gasket just to make sure it has been done. This engine is about the most dependable engine you can find. I’ll be doing the maintenance myself for the most part. One day there may be some repair I am not comfortable doing (even though I also inherited an engine hoist and engine stand…). Owning a BMW won’t be bad as long as I do the majority of maintenance myself. Cars like this can be mechanically totaled in no time unless I can turn wrenches in it. Of course the car was free for me so I’m not out a cent yet. The mileage is less than my 2012 Cube! Full collision coverage on my 2008 BMW is about the same or slightly less than full coverage on my Nissan. 🤷🏻♂️ I think people set themselves up for trouble when they buy the turbo-charged, X drive cars with automatic transmissions. My car is naturally aspirated, has a manual transmission, and I am doing what I can to head off trouble at the pass. Wish me luck, but so far it’s been really comfortable, plenty preppy, gets reasonable gas mileage, no engine codes or dash alerts… It’s so much fun to drive this car that whatever I need to do will not be a huge deal. It will be the first cash I’ve spent on it. 🤷🏻♂️ The work I have done myself on the Nissan Cube (98k miles…) in the past year: new cooling fan, new muffler, new alternator and belt tensioner, and a new AC compressor, re-pressurized the system and refilled with refrigerant, and evap canister solenoid. Brakes are next. It’s almost finished then I’ll do the maintenance on the 328i. As plastic breaks or is weak with inspection, I’ll replace plastic with more robust material. The car is bone stock and will stay that way except for aftermarket parts that may be more longer lasting than plastic. I’m not out here trying to own a super-high performance car. The car is really fun for me, plenty speedy when I need it, and it definitely feels luxurious. I’m a simple man with my first BMW. I have no interest in pushing my luck with turbos, paddle shifters, modifying for modest horsepower, or 4 wheel drive. When your tastes get in the champagne category…so will your failures and expense. 😳
Thanks for sharing. Former Saab guy. I may pick up a 2009 328i 6 speed manual from a friend of 30 years. His dad brought it new, he took it from his dad at 60k. He is about to pick up a 5 series and will let me have the 328 for a very good price. It has 120k on the engine and it has been maintained. How is your 328? Is it still running well? My buddy loves the way it drives. At this time no leaks...
@@captainmorgan5449yeah man! It just turned 100k. It has the usual maintenance stuff. I need to replace the valve cover gasket and give it a tune up….I’ll replace the valvtronic solenoids then…other than a little bit of oil leak from the valve cover, so far so good! 👍🏻
Damn Mark, all I have to do to see what you're saying is true, is watch the suffering of my co-workers who own BMW's. Like Meth junkies, they (and my Jeep owning coworkers) keep feeding the monster. Your videos, and their complaints have kept me from the shame spiral of throwing cash into a money pit,.
Yes, I can relate. Had a 1988 Isuzu Trooper 2 that was a money pit. Complete engine failure at 18k. After getting burned by Isuzu and them not standing behind their product I was more careful doing reliability research. Isuzu left the US market in shame a few years later.
@@ECPP 4 of my coworkers own BMWs. One of them owns a 2015 328i XDrive that he's bumped up tp 400+ HP. He's always telling me he's had enough of the endless problems. Another has a 2017 X3 that is just starting to give her problems. She mentioned the diagnostic charges as being ridiculous. A 3rd more well heeled coworker has a 2014 650i Convertible that she said she's trading in for a Lexus because of all the issues she's had with it.
Buying a bmw twin turbo for my lady was the worst purchase I’ve even made. Even my American Cadillac had less issues when it got over 100k miles. I have the exact same Car as the e92.
To save money on a BMW you need to keep up regular maintenance and find somebody that knows bmw software. Most people don't understand or leave out the part that BMW'S are customizable Super cars. I had a 6,7 and now a 328xi everyday drive. NO turbos so Outside of a battery drain issue and a window regulator. Been good so far 👍
I totally agree with your comment. I bought a bmw 2006 325i a little over a year ago with 140,000 miles on it and i did all the maintenance the car needed right after i bought it and its been great no problems at all. Its got the N52 engine and no turbos. I love her to death and im planning on keeping it till the wheels fall off. I guess it really depends what Bmw you buy and if you can turn a wrench and do the maintenance yourself or have connections with a reliable mechanic. Maintenance is key!
One of the things I have found that is a major issue with aging BMW/ MINI products is the poor quality of the wiring. They use wiring that is biodegradable and based on corn starch, not PVC. Unfortunately, the wiring degrades over time and the wiring connectors crumble when you try to take them apart. So, if you need to pull the dash and change the A/C Evap core or heater core, you will damage the wiring harness no matter how gentle you are taking it apart. Also, you know who really loves corn starch wiring? Rats and mice. They find it very vummy and a nice, warm engine bay full of tasty, colorful snacks is really appealing in winter time.
Truth hurts. It never ceases to amaze me how powerful the car enthusiast side of the human brain can be in terms of its ability to blind people into ignoring the kinds of realities that this video is trying to get across. Everything being said here is consistent with what my impression of the brand is. I like their vehicles, but I have never owned one. I know several people that have them, and they seem to like them okay, but their experience is as a new buyer. They don’t hold these vehicles long term. I like to hold my vehicles. That’s why there is Toyota 4Runner and a Toyota Corolla sitting in my driveway. These are the “boring” weapons that I have chosen for servicing the needs of my family. Outside of the purchase price, very cheap to run in terms of maintenance. Just how I like it. Not exciting, but it gets it done. My time is coming. Hope to purchase a new Jaguar F-type or Porsche 911 or Lexus LC500 for garage queen weekend fun duties over the next while…The F-type is the one that is drawing me the most. We’ll see. This is something that I’ve always wanted to do, but that the financially conservative side of me would never allow for. Finally have decided to do so at 48 after doing enough good financial things at this point in my life, but I’m going into it eyes wide open knowing that these things are expensive. BOTTOM LINE: Any of these expensive vehicles are fine so long as you are financially positioned to be able to do it, and you have a realistic view on what such a purchase truly entails. There are so many people out there that need to have these cars at any cost, and this can lead to bad financial outcomes, particularly in the case of something like a BMW. Toyota/Lexus is your saviour if you are at all concerned about your cash. There is no doubt. Go get a BMW if ya want it and can TRULY afford it I say. Reality will always dictate.
According “Consumer Reports” magazine in 2023 BMW became the third most reliable vehicle brand in the world right after Lexus and Toyota! I like videos like these because they help to keep the price for used BMW lower and I can find a great deals for the great BMW cars! Thank you 😊
Not necessarily true. Bmws are known for shitty cooling systems, plastic timing chain guides that break, valve guides that go bad and cause it to smoke like a forest fire, electric gremlins. That's just a few, no regular maintenance will stop that.
@@dalisobanda5575 just the usual every 5k oil changes, winter rust spray every 4 years i usually go to my mechanic just to double check on things so far no oil leaks yet …he mentioned that the N52 is the best bmw engine to work on 😗
Good advice 1.make sure you have warranty on these cars , your first 4/5 years with it should be warranty 2. Do every single maintenance on time & schedule 3.don’t ignore any little hiccup,noise ,bump or suggestions from the dealer 4. When warranty are up, keep one of them 3rd party 150 a month things like car shield & let them know your only going to work with the local dealer & not running around from shop to shop. So any issue just be on the look out for a call from and ready to deal with the dealer .
That's a lot of stress for a car a lot of people this days want to hop into their car and run around, and then do maintenance in their spare time, not care for a car like a baby
I have a 2005 530i with over 300K miles on it. Seldom had any issues. Totally get the maintenance costs which is why I’m learning to work on them. That’s been a game changer. I just haven’t found a brand that rides as smooth.
In my driveway are 2018 BMW 430xi convertible and 2019 740xi - The first generation B48 & B58 engines are the most reliable I’ve ever owned by them. Much lower pressures than the second and third generations. I love having my summer 🌞 car and winter ❄️ car. I owned a brand new 2022 Volvo XC90 which had more problems in 6 months, than any BMW ever owned. BMWs not only drives better, but the iDrive systems are the best in the industry. I generally keep my vehicles 10 years. The only complaint I have is run flat tires, which I swap out with Michelin Pilots. I feel NO DESIRE to upgrade to the new 2020 or newer, they are undesirable due to the hideous GIANT FRONT GRILLS and they ruined the B48 & B58 engine reliability due to EU carbon emissions laws. I love ❤️ my two Bimmers and will be sticking with them for a long time! No other car looks as good and puts a smile on my face every time I go for a drive.
That is why I own a 2009 and 2013 bmw 128i and work on them myself. They are fun to drive and modify for better handling. And the engine is an in-line 6 and it is a non turbo!
That's what I say. If you're handy with a computer, multimeter and some tools, with a garage. I wouldn't be afraid of it, how they stop you out is with the parts themselves.
I think there's a good business in the offing for 3rd party manufacturers to create metal replacements for engine parts which should never have been plastic in the first place.
I had a comment also that miraculously disappeared ,stating Bmw must of stopped paying you for advertising for them . I follow you and you always have said good things about Bmw .???
I think they are great to drive but longterm ownership can be pricey so if ypu are good at DIY or you have the budget then its OK to own past 5 years or so.
I had a BMW 528 xi 2008 that i bought at 45000$ with an inline 6 cylinders engine. The first years were ok but as soon as the warranty expired the car became a money pit. The worst of it all when i got rid of it, it only had 55000km yes km not miles. That company should really learn from the Japanese how to make cars. Since then i went to Acura and they have been flawless. Personally i don't see how Acura is less of a ultimate driving machine than BMW. Cheers from Montreal, Quebec.
I agree like my 2013 X3 failed inspection because of one LED light in my taillight that cost $515 bucks that has to be replaced and $87 dollar windshield wipers like WTF! It will be fixed next Friday ugg! Other than that no problems with 140K miles I will keep driving it till the wheels fall off it’s a nice car I don’t want to get rid of it!
Why do people buy Rolex watches instead of a Timex? Why do people buy Prada hand bags instead of one at Walmart that cost $40? It's how that item makes the owner feel if the extra cost is worth it to the owner.
Not quite an accurate comparison. Rolex and Prada, to use your example, have a resale value when used, Rolex particularly. Everything else you mentioned are disposable commodities.
@@indegruv You're rude, which shows immaturity. Believe it or not, yes handbags and watches do require some maintenance. But you probably don't know anything about that...
Who needs a Rolex, mine's a Seiko. my car's a Honda, no plans to buy any European luxury import. I once saw a guy driving a Mercedes S-class AMG and wearing a Rolex with lots of diamonds on it.
The people that become poor because of BMWs are the ones who buy them used. I have an uncle who own a 2014 BMW 760li that he brought brand new . He is the first owner. His car got 125k miles and the maintenance is not cheap and he is starting to deal with electrical grimlings and he had to have his water pump replaced as well as the high pressure fuel pumps but he is not complaining. He is a lawyer and his wife is a doctor. Plus he got a large inheritance when my grand father passed away. But whenever he will trade that car in for a new car, the second owner will be an average joe or Karen and he/she is gonna be the one complaining and regretting the purchase decision. Lol.
Not sure of your point. You just solidified the point that the video is making. BMW must be sold within five years otherwise it’s a money pit and “Karen” doesn’t buy used bmw 😂
This video should actually be renamed “how a BMW (or almost any other car) can keep you broke if you’re not smart enough to find one that has a good service history. I have an E32 750iL. I’ve had it for almost 14 years. It had just over 100,000 miles on it when I bought it and has almost 200,000 on it now. I replaced the radiator because of a leak in one of the plastic side tanks, which everybody uses now unfortunately, That was just under $200, I replaced the two belt tensioners at about $20 apiece. I’m going to be replacing the front control arms soon, but they’re not particularly expensive either. Hardly eating me out of house and home. I bought my daughter an E53 X5. Since it was for my daughter, I proactively replaced a couple of potential week spots, The water pump and the coolant expansion tank, as well as modifying the DISA valve. It has about 125,000 miles on it and has needed nothing. Both cars have been nearly completely trouble free because I made sure I bought cars with good service histories.
That’s fair indeed and these are from a bit older a generation which, albeit, may not be perfect is a time when the brand would not bankrupt the king of England unlike a modern 7 series equipped with an earlier generation of n63 engine.
It's worth it. I get to live only one lifetime. If I do get a second, I'll buy a lexus then. By the way, you're wrong on the included maintenence. It's recommended every 10k miles like you said, but if you want to get it every 5k miles, they do it with no additional charge. There's no limit on how many oil changes you can get the first 36 months.
im just a 2016 camry owner window shopping ill stand in the back of the room and watch the fire works i know a few people who got BMWs and i see the look on their face when these things put them down and its not a pretty look at all
I purchased a 5 series new BMW in the early 90's (suffered horrible constant expensive repairs) next I bought a new Camry in the 2000's, have had less trouble, less costly repairs, I've owned it for over 2 decades, it's still running well...
I used to wonder how Germany lost two world wars. Then I owned a 2003 BMW 330ci. Broken sun roof, window switches, and plastic wiring harness etc showed me how you can win a few battles but be falling apart piece by piece each day.
I tend to avoid using the sunroof at all costs. Because one time I had a rebadged GMC envoy and went to open the roof no problem but when I went to close it it got stuck halfway and it would not budge anymore so I had to see a mechanic who was able to close it manually and it turned out some tiny thing that slides across the rails broke off , so the only way to fix it was to replace the entire sunroof assembly from junkyard of course it worked properly but ever since that incident happened, I don't trust sunroofs anymore as it could malfunction the same way it in the past
In 2015 I bought a 2007 BMW 325i (in UK so euro spec). Nothing but problems, and the dealers if anything caused more problems than they solved (they solved zero problems). After repairs, depreciation etc I lost roughly £10k in just over a year. Sold it for £1100 (paid nearly 9k for it 18 months earlier), replaced with a £425 Rover; had that 2 years and never had a problem with it. Moral of the story - buy British! (Not really lol)
Don't worry it's no better in the US And in Dollars I say I've seen cars like those go around $6,000 ( that is less in UK pounds) Which is enough money to buy a used Toyota Corolla from like the late 90s
@@fargeeks and Toyota's will be infinitely more reliable. They are popular in the UK. If you're not aware, Rover cars went bust about 20 years ago, they were the joke of all cars in the UK, but the 75 got quite good reviews! When they made that car the company was owned by BMW, but didn't use any BMW parts (but the BMW 4 cylinder diesel engines they used in the 1 series and 3 series, and the BMW mini were Rover products!)
It’s why by now call it the “Ultimate Leasing Machine”. And too bad you didn’t preach this to me 8y ago when we decided to buyout our 2011 X5 …repairs on it alone were >$17k +$4k for powertrain warranty that was totally useless 🤢🤑🤮. Unfortunately back then Q5 drove like a minivan and MDX felt like a Honda in a costume. But an older BMW is definitely a Love-Hate relationship dilemma …handles and drives like nothing else but I wish I never got hooked😖
Against my better judgement, I'm seriously considering a 2020 Audi A6 2.0t. From what I've gathered, the latest EA888 VW engines are solid. I plan to keep at least 8 years. Am I crazy?
If you have a ton of money for maintenance, then go ahead. It’s not terrible, but when something breaks, and it will break, it costs an arm and a leg to repair. For example, the alternator alone is over $500
Better to pay $700 a month for a New BMW with all the warranties with no repair bills; I made a bloody mistake by holding on to the car when my " car maintenance program" ran out, as I was waiting for my M3 to be produced so I trade the M340i in. 2 weeks after my program ran out on my m340 I needed to change the break pads, cost me $1600 or $2600 cant remember now oop. Should have sold it much earlier, live and you learn.
This guy definitely don’t like bmws😂😂😂!!! It seems like every video on RU-vid it’s always negative about bmws, from the 1,2,3.4,5,7,and 8 series. If I didn’t owned bmws I would actually believe you. I have own bmws from e36 328is, e46 330, e39 530, e38 740 etc and I only have little problems such as window regulator, door locks, coolant leaks and oil leaks especially on the v8s and I HAVE NO MAJOR ISSUES like most cars that I know of. Current owned a 535 f10 model and have no issues with it so far, and most of these common things can be fix by yourself, just common sense or have a good mechanic that knows how to work on bmws.
This guy has a hard on for BMW. His channel constantly bashes the brand. He should do one on Jaguars like the one he owns. If he keeps that long enough, he will start bashing them. I've owned over 13 BMW'S and never put 15k in repairs. My 04 x5 was sold a few months ago with a 196k on it with no lights on dash. Driving a 14 x5, 05 330i and a 22 m3 and my 14 x5 with a 115k has minimal repairs.
From a mechanics perspective......I've worked on Porsche/Audi/VW/BMW vehicles for over 35 years. (Not many Mercedes though) To be real, they all suck. None of my fellow mechanics in any shop has ever owned one personally. Is it the absurd amount of plastics? YES. Is it planned obsolescence? YES. Is it jamming an engine bay with so much crap that simple things take hours to replace? YES. But above all else its absolutely HORRIBLE engineering. I can't count the number of times we've stood there shaking our heads saying "Why the F--- would they put that there? Why the F----would they run that hose through there? Why the F---- would they do that? Why the F---- would they do this?" Rich people lease them and then they get sold to poorer people seeking to elevate their status.....just in time for things to start breaking down.
Thanx for another fab video. My 2003 318i 2.0 ( 4 cylinder) had performance issues just before the motorplan ran out. No-one could fix it, but BUT I was advised to leave it there in order for them to find me a decent low mileage one. I found out later that it was the very expensive electronic throttle valve or the likes. And that was an E46!!
Funny my dad has a 06 BMW 325i and I have a 96 Corolla but yeah I can assure you that my car has met the shop far less than my dads car does , his car is nicer and faster and real wheel powered and somewhat roomier than my car though however my car is more simple and a lot more cheaper in upkeeps than his will ever be.
Keep an eye on anything with the b58 or s58. We are all trying to figure out if a German car can last like a Japanese car for once. At least under the hood. The bodies seem like they keep.
@@ECPP I hope so but it does need to be expressed how much freaking air they shove in those things. The s58 is alleged to have changed it's strokes to allow for more air. Also I'm still on edge about the new gdi fuel injection. . . I think port fuel is still better. I'm window shopping around but the six speed Maxima I have had been fairly ok lately, so I'm hoping to take my sweet ass time.
‘Check engine light galore’ 💯 Summary of the car. Annoying people who drive them don’t even say “my car”, they always say “my BMW” to make everyone know they have an expensive car like weirdos. I know 3 of these people. Lol
I had some money to put down to get a new vehicle last month, and I always wanted a bmw 640i 645 ci or even a 650i or grand coupe as my daily driver. Til I realized I don’t have Beamer money! The maintenance is gonna be ridiculous amount. I bought a Honda accord coupe 9th gen, and looks like a pretty decent coupe. Maybe one day I’ll get one, but sadly it won’t be today
BMW 335d bought new in late April 2010 for ~CAD 60K. To date 210,000 km, CAD 26,000 in maintenance and $8000 in "upgrades" . . the latter included a Stage 2 Tune, Bilstein shocks, urethane bushings, additional winter wheels/tires, Fluidampr harmonic balancer etc. Add depreciation to that and whew!!!! . . . .and I do a lot (but not all) of my own maintenance. I refer to my check engine light as the "engine is running" light given how much time is is lit. My next car will be a Honda/Acura or Toyota/Lexus.
To be fair diagnostic software can cost mechanics many thousands of dollars and have to be updated regularly. So if they only charged $10 then they would be losing a lot of money!
I have a coworker who has used a BMW, vehicle stayed at dealership, had an extended warranty, fought open, eventually got a replacement engine, now she’s in market for a different car, they’re NOT looking 👀 at BMW.
Many E30 3 Series are still running around with half a million miles on them and they still run fine why do new BMWs fall to pits and cost a fortune by Design
Many problems can trigger a check engine signal, but a severe problem (e.g., a defective fan switch leading to overheat even to a point of fire) may not produce any signal!
Yes it will cost more, but people who enjoy the car dont care for the cost, especially if you can work on it yourself. Ive driven all makes of cars but non drives like a BMW, Its the driving experience
You guys in the US get absolutely SCREWED by BMW. I've just replaced a 23 year old E46 (that I paid £1,200 for) that I owned for 9 years and only ever had to have the usual wear and tear stuff dealt with, all by a local independent garage.
Don’t think people ,that just purchased a brand new Bmw like me ,need to hear this . Have had 3 Mercedes , and several other cars , maintenance is the key . What you should be saying is ,stay in your lane , if can’t afford to maintain it then don’t buy it .
What do you guys say about a bmw 116i the one series 2009 with the n45 engine. Do they get so much issues cause no one talks about the one series....any heads up before I buy one. Am in Uganda
I've been a used car dealer for 17 years and I wouldn't buy a BMW or Mini Cooper to sell under no circumstances. The biggest POS car on the road. They smoke, leak oil, leak antifreeze, overheat, have very poor piston rings, Turbo Chargers are $hit, and much more that I don't have time to list. When a customer walk in my office and want a BMW, I either will tell them I don't sell them or I will send them to another dealer that does. I have literally seen 10 year old BMW's 7 series at the auction that were $80k brand new that are selling at the auction for $6k. If that doesn't tell you something, you have a problem!!
I also had a few BMWs. I no longer want. All my friends who hawe BMWs are always with them in the service. Plus more and more of them give up and buy Japanese ones. I now hawe a Honda a Toyota and a Yamaha motorcycle. All is normal now. No more german cars for me. Hawe all a awesone day. Nice video man + you are right.
I had a 2007 BMW 335i sedan. Six cylinder turbocharged. During the first four years, BMW did the oil change at no charge. After that, I did it by myself. Then one day the dealer said I have a oil pan gasket leak. It was at 45,000 miles. The dealer said "that is normal at 45k miles." Also, the A/C evapator was leaking (repair cost $3,000). My 13 year old Jeep Grand Cherokee still have its original oil pan gasket and doesn't leak. I got rid of my BMW and kept my old Jeep. The Jeep is now 23 years old and still runs. I bought a Chrysler 300s, it's a much better than any BMWs I've owned. I will NOT buy a BMW - EVER AGAIN!! NO MORE!!!
I bought the new 2022 X7. What a disappointment. The brakes squeal every time you brake. The steering wheel squeaks when turning left or right. BMW Engineer test drove with me and stated its normal operations. For 100k, I told him and the dealer to buy it back. Inferior product to Mercedes for 100k with noisy brakes and steering wheel.
My 28 year old niece just bought a 2022 X3, as I found out while driving up to the inlaws at Christmas. I cringed and thought to myself -BMW ( break my wallet). I said nothing about it and was grateful for the 4 Toyotas in my garage. Expensive supercars? Been there, done that. Fun of course, but I am thankful to have long lost the desire to own one.
