The Truth About Owning a BMW on Everyman Driver 

Loved my BMW 5 series but warranty expired and the headlight malfunctioned (adaptive headlights). Repair cost was $5,400. Insane since the car was valued at $12,000.

I discovered your channel today as start preparing to buy a new car in the near future and I'm really enjoying all of the content so far. Very informative, clear, and to the point. Thanks!!

BMW=Burning My Wallet

I knew you were a TV anchor after watching and listening to this Dave. Nicely written in broadcast style!

Great advice, Dave. The one thing I've learned over the years is that ALL German autos are very unforgiving if the maintenance is not done when required.

These are reasons why I switched from owning a BMW...to leasing a BMW. Their lease rates are quite favorable when compared to other premium brands, I enjoy their products, they cover all the maintenance, and when 3 years and 45,000 miles are up......I’m not on the hook for repairs. That said, will I lease another? Not sure. I also own an 80s-era Diesel Mercedes...and I find myself increasingly attracted to the simplicity of such cars.

Do NOT use the stealership I mean the dealership for ANYTHING. I own an Audi, I take my A4 to a European Specialist which saves a lot of money. Alot of the dealership guys open up their own shops because they can make 3x the money and provide the same expertise.

Dave, long time watcher, first time writer. Thanks for your videos. Been figuring out doing one of the "e" models between used and new. Maybe I just need to look somewhere else. Happy Holidays.

Some day I dreamt about the BMW, now I am happy to have 184hp Honda Civic and it so enjoyable for a car enthusiast:) ...and maintenance will not bankrupt you!

All luxury cars are more expensive to maintain compared to non luxury cars. If you plan on owning, not leasing, and plan on owning for 100,000+ miles then buy a Lexus. If you plan on leasing or owning for 50,000 miles or less, BMW is still a good bet. Fun to drive, luxurious, good looking, and reliable under 50k.

I must say BMW are expensive to maintain but it depends on which engine you go with I’ve had a lot experience on BMWs and so I’ve change my mindset of which one I would purchase so now I currently own a 328D and having a diesel BMW has been the best decision because this is so much more reliable and fuel efficient and breaks down less or you should go with an all electric BMW would be my next choice which would compare with the Tesla model three in the near future

Hello Dave, a hug from Honduras. 👋👋

Y'all need to stop crying that they aren't reliable. Buy them low km, do not put any tunes or anything that will over push the limit of the engine and most importantly do your oil changes frequently ( every 8000-9000 km) not 12-15k km... I can also had to make sure the previous owner is a old man and not a kid that was always pushing it to the red line. Like guys this is just common sense 🤷

Bought a 2007 Z4 in 2011 with 97000km. Put another 40000 on over the next 7yrs. Outside of a new set of tires and oil changes, the only failure was an ignition coil. I wish I still had it. Just bought a 2 Series cabrio tho!😊

Absolutely agree with this video.........Lexus probably one of the best options

I appreciate this video man

I got rid of my BMW X3 as soon as warranty and free service expired

People here complaining about how unreliable BMWs are lol I’ve been driving my bmw since the last 2 years and it’s a 2015 number plate never had any isssues with it I just get it serviced every 6k mileage which includes oil change air filter change and oil filter change and that’s it

So Dave, where can I get one of those macrame artist gigs?

go to a Euro Shop for repairs not a dealership. Maintenance is cut in half

Bmw is the best car it is not for small boys I have own one now it almost 14 years now e90 323i I had never have any issues Its a reliable daily driving car and I live here in South africa

I owned a 2013 BMW 3 from 2013-2019. The car was marvellous to drive. I felt safe on any roads. I only had a few hickups and the service costs weren’t that bad. I sold it in 2019 and bought a 2020 Mercedes C class with AMG style package. This car, although quick, is not as direct as the BMW. I also don’t like the rear tyres are bigger than the front ones. During the process I drove also the Lexus IS hybrid but I did not like it as it felt sedated and I didn’t like the droning sound of the CVT.

This is the reason so many people, including myself, only lease BMW's. Turn it in after 36K miles and the only big expense you'll have is tires.

Every car enthusiast knows that cars like BMW or Merc are expensive to by but also maintain because of many reasons one being the fact that those companies are very often "first timers", they bring inovations into the automotive industry and that requires expensive research but also that Hans and Franz that are engineers in those car companies aren`t your atverage payed citizens. They cost. So in the end it has to be payed. Also those interiors that we all like with that premium feel also costs. And maintenance - people are complaining about "high costs" but if you are regular then they are reasonalbe (considering all of the bove). It is interesting, it`s often like children have bought a car - there are available infos about reuglar maintenance prices, different part prices, common faults and prices one just has to read them. :-)

Try owning a few corvette’s, they are money pits as well , any vehicle that pushes performance and technology is expensive to maintain.

I must say I’ve observed that you now use photos in the background that’s a big improvement I see you learned that part from Scotty Kilmer LOL 😂 what’s really interesting is that I live in St. Louis Missouri and I had no idea that you lived in St. Louis before wow small world how long did you live in St. Louis and why did you move?

I think if u haven't done it already do the same for a Tesla. That might be interesting?

Agree. That is why this luxury car is for those with money and don’t care. Same for Mercedes. Like the look but expense is big turn off.

98 oktaania käyttää ei nakuttele talavella 0w20 kesällä sitte 0w30

Get rid of BMW`s once the warranty expires . They are overly engineered .. They use a very poor plastics in the engine compartment that do not hold up . In time they become brittle and crack the same as lacquer paint.. Their electrical problems are a nightmare .One of the worst used cars you can buy..and you can buy them cheap.

bmw or BMW is the best thing for a car

Besides of the devaluation of the car itself

I'm looking at new cars and this video just made me cross BMW off my list of potential new cars.

Why are these so expensive if the durability sucks?

Let's see how the Toyota Supra does as it ages.

17K in expenses for 10 years of ownership? Uh, no. Maybe if you buy a 15 year old M3 or M5 and keep it for 10 years.

Can't believe a car that cost two or three times more than a Honda is less reliable lol

Curious how this transfers over to the Mini Cooper line since they share many of the same components. I currently drive a 2017 trouble free Hyundai Santa Fe sport but i’m really wanting a 2018/2019 mini Cooper countryman.

I would be paranoid owning a BMW and using it on long road trips. Not so much from the costs but I’d constantly be wondering when it’s going to break down and leave me stranded. They’re wonderful cars to lease, but I’d never actually buy one, new or used. Like Jaguars they’re beautiful to look at, fun to drive and a nightmare to own.

100% truth. I bought 5 series for 30k used and paid $17k in repairs in 3 years. Ot was only 6 years old. My wife’s 3 series cost her $12k in repairs for the same period of time. Which SUV did you ended up getting?

Just get a Lexus

I don’t wanna BMW, but I know many people that do. They do not have any more problems than normal. Actually, some of them have less.

Is Kia expensive to maintain

What vehicle do you have now?

“Check your tires monthly for alignment.” What? Unless you Rally Race 🤪

Great points which I apply to all German engineered cars. Owned 2 BMW's and both were brilliant to drive and money pits to own. Now I'm EV only.

Guys what about car shield!

Even bmw motorcycle are/can be expensive to own.

Euro trash, also don’t forget the amount of plastic parts, deficient gaskets, faulty electrical components. Having a BMW car is like having a mistress.

if you made 400 000 a year why do you have sponsors here, did the ex wives take it all lol. anyway bmw is thought to be the least money pit german car compared to other german cars.

No thank you. All BMWs must have broken turn signals too. SMH. I guess if anyone was to ever buy one, just lease it. Cheaper to keep leasing vs owning and paying for maintenance

After another $2000 maintenance bill on my 2015 BMW 328i, with sports package. I broke and bought a Tesla. I was the original owner, with only 60,000 miles on it. The past 18 months I would have been at $6000 and repairs. I will never buy a BMW again. Although it is the best car, I have driven, besides the Tesla. I cannot justify those maintenance costs when a Tesla requires literally zero maintenance, and does not require expensive premium gas.

Cant afford to own bmw as a student lol

BMW is just a nice beamer the maintenance and service would cost dearly. I rather drive a Camry 2017 it will not break easily. Plus the car is fast and fuel efficient

Were you seriously making 400k making macrame?!?!?!

BMW= Break My Wallet

I have a 2017 M240i, bought new, best car I've ever owned.

Performance wise they’re awesome maintenance wise made me buy a Hyundai sums it up

bmtroubleyou

Why does the most attractive cars always have to be the least reliable? Why can't the two elements of aesthetic beauty and reliability mesh, just for once ? Let's face it, Hondas and Toyotas are butt ugly and boring at best.

Breaks all the time Expensive spare parts

Thee worst customer service ever, I will never get another one.

Forget about it, I’ll never own a BMW. The cars are rolling money pits. I’ll keep my 2000 Honda Accord.

isnt this dude a actor lol

BMW = Money Pit

Worst cars ever made

Shame on you BMW. Today's your technology it's disgusting and your quality so bad, shame on you BMW, you lost the name you should bankruptcy you make that too many people cry because we're leaving your car, now it's a garbage shame on you BMW. $70,000 cars sales for 1,000 in Millbury wanted to buy it shame on you BMW

400k a year as a macrame artist lmaooo good one