Why You Should NOT Buy a Used BMW
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- Опубликовано: 19 ноя 2016
- yourcarangel.com
In this video Greg Macke -Your Car Angel describes the reasons why you should not buy a used BMW specifically the E46 3 series. That would include the 323, 325, 328 and the 330i. Everything from cracked expansion tanks to water pump bearing failure and cooling system problems are covered. Also plating issues, headliner failure, cracked windshield cowl, cracked wood on the dash and the sub frame cracking which was prevalent on the M3 is reviewed.
Greg runs the online buying guide called Car Buying Support. He is a Car Buying Specialist with over 35 years helping people purchase high quality cars.
BMWs are made to last until the lease expires.
my left ear enjoyed this video.
+YourCarAngel I think you are talking a load of tosh! You have picked the worst example E46 to show in this video. All cars will disintegrate if they are not looked after even a Rolls Royce! Neither are they that expensive to fix as you make out. I mean $700 for window regulators come on! Find a good independent garage and it will cost less then half that. I am in the motor trade and come across many E46 as well as other BMWs and never have I seen one with all those interior issues yours has. Personally I have had BMWs for over 25 years and none of them have given me any serious problems but then again I do look after my cars. I guess that's the point buy a well looked after example and you will not regret your purchase. Finally the sub frame problem should have been fixed in almost all of those cars affected by now so if you did buy one now you should not have to worry about it.
This car has been abused to hell and back. If you don't look after a car it fails!
There is so much wrong with the assumptions in this video. I've bought and sold many cars, most of them used BMW, but some Japanese, and American, and the vehicle you have shows gross neglect. Whoever owned it didn't care about keeping it nice. It was neglected, and it shows. That's the problem with the e46 3 series- some neglectful owners. Many don't care, and since it is getting cheaper upfront to buy one, people overspend just to look cool, and can't keep up with the care. Sure these cars require more upkeep, but if you keep up with the BMW RECOMMENDATIONS, it will be as reliable as anything. As for the "propitiatory" tools, that's simply ridiculous. I've done a fair bit of maintenance on the e30, e34, and e39 platforms, and I have never once needed a "BMW only" tool. Japanese cars are not a perfect jewel, either. It all comes down to the way it was cared for. I once bought a 2006 Honda Civic Si (newer and should be "nicer" than the older bimmers I've owned). That was the biggest piece of garbage I've ever owned. Nearly every issue you pointed out with this car, was an issue in that car, but it also had a very poorly designed 3rd gear syncro, poorly designed clutch hydraulics, and not to mention the placement of the oil filter requires octopus arms to remove. That car, like all others, BMWs included have design flaws. The flaws are just exacerbated by poor ownership.
if you want a good reliable used car, buy a Toyota. It is boring, but it works.
I have 3 employees who own 2012 or newer BMW. I am in the market to buy a new luxury car and asked each of them separately one question, "Would you buy another BMW?" Each unequivocally said, "NO". With that said ... the new 2017 5 series looks very very very nice. I tend to be of the mind if I buy 'any' car and it lasts through the warranty, then all is good. Yet, I can also say I am so happy that my 10 year old luxury Japanese cars have been 100% defect free. Would seem like a no brainer......
BMW = BREAK MY WALLET
I would indicate that your thumbnail needs to be modified because it is generalizing BMW completely which would not be correct. I have 1991 bmw 525i with 235,000 plus miles, 1994 bmw 530I with 260,000 plus miles, 1999 bmw 740il with over 221,000 plus miles and just purchased a 2007 bmw 328xi with 134,000 plus miles and I have not spent nowhere near what other people have said they have spent on just one bmw. This is being stereotypical which is ignorance.
Not sure the xenophobic comments add validity to your review.
I thought this guy was hired by Toyota but watching more of his reviews, I have come to learn that he is brutally honest. And extremely knowledgeable too.. I have now subscribed to his channels
As an E46 owner, who knew full well what i was getting into when i purchased it and actually wanted the project aspect of the car, I have to say that this video is about 50/50. He missed a well known pattern failure in the engine, at least the M54 which is shown in this video, where the engineers decided to use a different style oil control ring on the pistons, which wears out faster than the traditional "crimped" oil ring that you see in 90% of other engines. The result is the engine starts to burn oil at a relatively young 150k miles or so, maybe longer if proper maintenance and oil change interval was observed by previous owners. Fortunately there is a workaround involving deleting the CCV system for an oil catch can to increase the vacuum in the crank case and force the rings to contact the cylinder walls, more or less completely stops the oil consumption, but its a 75-100k mile bandaid, the engine will need an overhaul at some point in the future.
I bought a '99 328i e46 bavk in 2005. I must admit that most of the issues he mentioned are certainly small issues that I've dealt with more than once on some occasions. But it's now 2018 and I still own the vehicle, still on the road after 250,000mi and passed inspection with no problem. I love this car and only set foot in the dealer once for the overflow expansion tank.
Give me break. From those of us that actually know BMWs, you have no idea how ridiculous you sound! I own 5 older BMWs, some were loved, taken care of, serviced, washed, and maintained, and they are aging quite well. Several are nearing 200k miles and going strong. A couple of my Bimmers were neglected, as this e46 obviously was, and yes, it takes love and money to save them.But NOTHING is as pleasing to drive as a BMW, or most German engineered cars for that matter. The thing is, you got burned on a pos used Bimmer in the past and now you go around showing your ignorance by dogging and dismissing ALL BMWs. A used BMW isn't for the average "drive it till it quits" kind of used car buyer. They are enthusiast's cars. If you are ignorant about automobile care, then I agree, don't buy (and ruin) a fine drivers car!
$700 for a window regulator??? Try about $80. Another tip. Don't take your car to a BMW dealer for repair. They will charge an arm and a leg. A good mechanic will charge no more for a service.
This video is absolutely true. I've owned the 3 series for 14 years now and I bought this vehicle with 32,000 miles which was in new like condition. Today it has 147k. Overall It's been mechanically sound, however be advised the major inspection and mechanical issues will be pretty expensive from the dealership. I received a quote to replace the regulators in both front doors and was quoted a ridiculous $1000, so I ended up replacing them myself for about $80 each. Needless to say that was the last trip to the dealership and I started doing all repairs. Parts can be pretty expensive, but do your research as most parts can be purchased for a fraction of what the dealer charges. The car drives great, but every aspect of what Greg mentions is so true and common known problems. It's alarming how many internal and external components of the car are not made of materials that are long lasting. For the moment the door rain gutters and vehicle badges broke off and it's been a challenge to find inexpensive replacements. I've never seen these things just fall off on any car I've owned in the past. I think most people driving BMW's are leasing owners putting on a show. Therefore after 3 years or so they surrender the vehicles before maintenance agreements ends. If you aren't a "do it yourself mechanic", be prepared to put out heavy maintenance cost to be an owner of "The ultimate driving machine".
I put over 250,000 miles on an E46 328i and the only thing that ever needed to be replaced that wasn't just "wear and tear" maintenance was the AC compressor. I still have that thing. Still runs just fine.
Has this car been parked under water?
I think this is pretty accurate. Note that the convertible doesn't have the a-pillar or headliner problems. The power steering reservoir is easily fixed by adding a filler cap gasket.