BMW vs Mercedes, Which is Worse
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- BMW vs Mercedes, Which is Worse, DIY and car review with auto mechanic Scotty Kilmer. BMW car review. Mercedes car review. The best luxury car, Mercedes or BMW? Which German car manufacturer makes the most reliable car, BMW or Mercedes. Are BMWs still reliable? Are Mercedes cars any good? Which car is worth buying, Mercedes or BMW? Is BMW a better bargain than Mercedes? Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 51 years.
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So Mercs are better.....slightly.
The only reason C- and E-classes are so popular in Germany is because of their good diesel engines..
Btw they come from Renault. :D And models like the Mercedes X-Class are just Renault Alaskans with a fancy bodywork xD
Hi Scott, I need ur advice , I'm debating between a 2017 , 2018 Mercedes e 300 and 2017, 2018 bmw 5 series, I need ur help plz to pick up one . Plz let me know what do u think. Thank u
please Post a similar video Explaining about Audi ... Thank You.. !!
Does honda makes a reliable CvT
trans missions
I remember a lot of kids in highschool bought high mileage bmws on Craigslist and tried to flex in them so hard, that didn’t last long
To be fair, I bought a old c class with 160,000k’s on it, almost 20 years old, service it myself an never had a problem.
J E how the fk so high school kids have enough money to buy anything let alone a car
I had a friend that bought a 330xi and got rid of it within a week because the alternator change required about $1500 parts and labor. My old Subaru alternator went out and I went to a junkyard and got one for $15. Did it my self... Total: $15
@@aesaehttr This is why we fix Bimmers on our own. Repair costs for them are stereotyped to be high because people are too lazy to put in their own work
Ethan K mommy and daddys money
My head say a Merc , My heart says BMW... but my pocket says neither.
My pocket says "shake a leg"
My pocket says Audi.
My pocket says Toyota Corolla :'V
Pocket says Honda
My pocket spider inside
As a mechanic BMWs and Mercs keep food on my family's table, keep em coming guys!
Will pay for the kid’s college .. BMW college fund !!
lol
I can imagine 😂😂😂😂
Same here a Mercedes tech too
dropout0110 germans are all about technology. They want to push the limits of the automobile. They are sick cars don’t get me wrong, but the rich drive them for a reason. They can afford to buy a new one every two years. My dad owns a BMW shop he is a master tech and he loves the money lol the cars are challenging to work on. They take a lot of money and love to keep running. I hated my life when I owned one ! My wife cries each time she sees one out of fear of spending money !!!!
BMW= Broke My Wallet
AMG= All Money Gone
Herman Lakhan lol but a regular Mercedes is great
LOL
But C63 is my dream car
BMW = Big Money Wasted
Right 🤣
BMW = Be My Wife... expensive to maintain and difficult to keep as it ages. 😂
Alan Cheung Broke My Wallet
Big Mexican Woman
BMW = Burn My Wages, Best Money Wrecker
I say big money wasted
Can this be highlighted? This guy knows what he's talking about! 👌
WOW! THIS GUY IS BRILLIANT! I work on bmws and Mercedes Benz for a living. The Mercedes are def better quality. BMW uses A LOT more plastic. Scotty is 100% correct.
Do you recommend mercedes c class 2019?
@@ilenooo as a lease, yes
@@ilenooo I'm more of a fan of the 2010 since its non turbo. Any Mercedes u buy will have issues here and there and parts can be expensive. If you ballin on a budget, look for one that is naturally aspirated and doesn't have air suspension. Great looking cars tho!
@@supermang7751 thanks!!!
Lena If you are leasing: this is a nice car, if you are owning over the long-term you will require deep pockets.
why does this guy keep teleporting all over the place
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He's trying to tell you it's better to teleport than to buy a BMW or Merc.
FOR US ADHD RAN GENERATION OF PEOPLE
It’s called video editing
😂😂😂 @pat
what kanye west said one year into his marriage: 3:51
Bruhh that made my day
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the best timed youtube comment of the decade.
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Once again Scotty is telling the truth few people would. I am a used car dealer who loved BMW but got frustrated on keep replacing cheap plastic parts that were not supposed to be in critical places. BMW is the biggest culprit among all German makes but their buyers are normally young and less rational so its working out okay for BMW.
plastic in car? you guys are making me nvr want a bmw...going mercedes I guess
Bro this is a fact all buyers are college age
Valve cover gasket a mf man my bmw run through oil,good thing I manage money we’ll thinking about a Benz soon
They're engineered to last, until the warranty goes out.
Garbage!
They are engineered to impress, Japanese cars are built to last
@@jonesbbq307 thats bcuz Japanese take pride in what they make and customer satisfaction is a must. Most European car makers like to put a bunch of expensive stuff together and call it luxury
@@MS-ql8ek but you have to give the European credits for making fun cars tho
FERNIE REYES Sadly that's how most cars are nowadays
my man is over 50 years old and can edit videos and use photoshop i'm 20 and can't do any of that 😹😹😹😹
ever TRY learning how to?
@@lifepresent3183 effort :(
he's actually 66 years old
All he did was put images up😂
TheLegend 27 with this many subscribers.... he prob has someone edit it for him
Which is worse; Mercedes or BMW? Answer: AUDI
Real answer: All three
I saw tons of bmws with 150k km but cant sell but audi with 400k km sells and he drives it for a 5-6 years but most american cant drive a car for 5-6 years
No
Volkswagen is the real answer
Audi is lit
They should do away with (Check Engine Lights) and put a Dollar Sign ($$) up there..
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€ please.
If a car costs 50-100K new, can you be really surprised that it might cost a little bit more to repair than a car that cost less? I spent $400.00 on an alternator for my 2003 BMW X5 last week. It's a big 'ol heavy 150A thing that is actually water cooled. I'm not the least bit surprised it costs what it does, nor will I complain about it. It stands to reason that it should cost more than the run-of-the-mill 100A alternator in my old 1988 Jeep Cherokee. When you consider production numbers, type, and design it makes sense.
And then have the money song by Pink Floyd start playing over the radio
REV UP YOUR ENDLESS MONEY PITS
lmao, ive been bringing an old e30 back from the dead... this statement is so true
Nuwanda84 😂😂😂👊🏼
There's nothing more expensive, than a cheap old Mercedes.
BMW... Bankrupt My Wallet!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@Peder Hansen having a life besides maintaining a pos car, prevents all that.
Older M cars and porsches are the pinnacle era of cars.
Since 2000 everything is Downhill in terms of ownership maintenance.
Very true!
The Korean stuff is not bad (Except GM Korea) these days although they still haven't got their plastics right unlike the Germans. The plastic electrical connectors become very brittle with age.
E46 and E39 are the pinnacle of BMW
@@e46mc93 Nah,
e36 m3 euro 3.2 >
@@clitcommander6603 Id rather have an e46 m3 but the e36 is my 2nd favorite.
My father owned Mercedeses since 96, he was satisfied with all three of them but as soon they get older they all are a real pain to fix, very expensive parts. He drove all kinds of cars while working for a few companies but he says there is no car that drives you comfortable and quiet as a Mercedes. But the flip side is when they get old - they are pretty expensive to maintain and fix.
Thats why some people sell their mercedes and buy a new one after a few years
I will never get a newer BMW. My 1989 525i 5spd has 289k and the engine and transmission are original. Like they say they don't make them like they used too lol
(289k in miles)
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA
What a car, I had one an ran it too 389k. Sounds beautiful when you give it the berrys! Modern ones are to quite, nothing like the i6 at 7k revs.
So you wont get another one because you have BMW that was super reliable lasted for 30 years and 300K miles ? Solid logic there ...
@@Goorood with that being said. I know plenty of BMW who have basically seized right up at 350k km. So good enough reason not to rebuy
@@Goorood no, he won't part with the one he has. Its still going strong.
I've owned a couple of off lease BMWs and they were for the most part reliable. Fear of major repair bills always took a bit of the fun out of owning them.
I've had 9 Mercedes-Benz in my life. Every single one was amazing, reliable, and high quality with minimal repairs needed. So I keep driving them.
👍🏻
My daily driver is a 1994 E320.
Runs like a champ and very minimal upkeep.
Got that 2016 c 300 total beast
I’ve had 29 Honda’s in my life. All of them reliable and awesome. Barely any repairs for them. I’ll keep driving them
Roc Bottom I had a an e320. I loved it until my transmission needed to be replaced. Great car but I don’t miss paying for $100 oil changes and $90 an hour for labor
Other reviewers: What is the best car?
Scott: What is the worst car? 🤣
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@Frederico Atalaia Madruga from what I've heard from Scotty is that it is computerized/programmed a lot so when something breaks, it's a hassle to fix.
@Frederico Atalaia Madruga fiat Chrysler is worst
@@grizzkhalifa899 Mercedes is trash
I have a 328i and they’re not reliable by any means, but they’re fun cars to drive. Like Jeremy Clarkson once said “Just because something is unreliable, doesn’t mean it’s not great.” Lol
2002 E46 owner here 142k on the clock no major issues. Car has never let me down on 6 years of ownership
@@pugnutter8715 2001 e46 owner 178,000 miles owned it for 9 years (@91,000 mi) so far the biggest one that I have gotten done was the entire cooling system followed by brakes master cylinder (brake fluid leak) and engine oil leak repair and rest are just minors..
@@pauloochoa241 True, proper maintenance is the key. In Europe it's not unusual to see BMW e46, e39, e60 etc. with crazy mileages, especially the diesels they just run and run without major problems, follow the preventative maintenance schedule, change oil at 10-12000 km's (that's: 6-8k miles) and it will run forever. Mercs are the same, people often still drive 190E/D from early 1990's, plenty have over 500.000km and still running w/o issues or high expenses.
Now how does that make sense, does unreliable & great, make for a good car, LMAO
What's your definition of great?
I'd rather have a 94' Toyota Celica.
Edit: I Always laugh when I see these Mercedes and BMWs constantly in for repairs lol.
History Baron with 200k +
I saw one yesterday
NOPE . I would rather have the '87 5 speed celica convertible that I already own . 180k
History Baron facts.
Surprised Scotty didn't pin this. 😂
Bmw is big business for mechanics💰
Mcgyver B not really because there such a pain to work on many mechanics say no
@@Zaya2499 that is not true. I spend a lot of time In a BMW repair shop with the mechanics as they work and they say they are built in a way that mechanics can navigate around. The repairs maybe a bit of a project but they say they can tell they were engineered to be worked on. Repairs aren't cheap though, if you can't afford to repair or do it yourself, do NOT buy one.
Yes so as the Porsche they're all the same
scotty, my friends and I love your videos so much! sometimes we just watch them to hear you talk and share a laugh. even then, it’s hard not to learn something new. can’t thank you enough for your honesty as a mechanic and generosity with your knowledge.
In my country BMW stands for Big Man Wahala.
In English that translates to ‘rich man’s problem’.
😂😂😂😂😂 My Naija brother.
We Dey here
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Well, here in Germany it stands for "Bei Mercedes Weggeschmissen" (thrown away at mercedes). But well I am from Stuttgart so I think there is some bias involved there...
Oga brother
I have a e350 2014 ... love the way it drives .. the quality of build seems great. It’s reliable enough. It is used as a taxi in Germany for a reason. The reliability depends on what you buy. Certain Mercedes are much more high maintenance and more prone to have issues than the basic e class. BMW I feel have more issues overall and a little cheaper quality
Both bout same cheap however people don't realize bmw is speed performance and Mercedes is flossy Luxury that's why bmw gets a bad rap for being less realizable,even Scotty said the faster you drive the faster it wears down
Bought a 2004 BMW E60 525i in 2014 and it has had one coil pack go since I got it over 4 years ago. Bought a 520d F10 recently and they're amazing cars to drive. Quality has gone down but the way a BMW saloon drives, nothing compares.
your are from Europe?
Same as mate I’ve owned a E46 coupe for 6 years now. Next to no issues. The car has hands down been the best car I’ve ever owned. Currently sitting at 142 thousand miles. Thing runs like a dream. Half the problem is people want a BMW but can’t afford basic maintenance and then cry about it 🤣🤣
@@pugnutter8715 e46 is the best. ❤
@@pugnutter8715 It's beyond "basic maintenance" when parts that should last as long as Lexus parts go bad.
That last sentence had me laughing good one.
I have to say that when I was a kid my grandpa use to drive a diesel Mercedes and that thing never broke.
German diesels last forveer
I think Scotty has explained many times that older vehicles with less electronics and plastic parts are a lot easier to maintain.
That was a different era. Those old MB diesels were very slow, thirsty (I think), bad emissions but yes very reliable. The modern equivalent are the super reliable diesel Toyota Crown sedans they use as taxis on parts of Asia. Fully fitted with luxury & tech they are sold as Lexus LS.....the most reliable big luxury cars. Genesis are also rated as very reliable too. 2 newcomer brands much more reliable than the Germans
@@race890 It depends on where you live. In where I live taxi companies often use newer C or E Class for their fleet, and I have seen many in great condition for sale with >250k km
@@kawaiikoto8800 certainly. In taxi use cars can do many miles/kms because the engines are running warm a lot more of the time. Even in Australia most taxis were poorer quality Fords & Opels (called Holden in Aust) running on petrol-lpg. Many did 400,000km albeit with maintenance. In Dubai 10 yrs ago when I was there I was told that the Govt decided on running just Toyota Camrys back then because they were found to be the most reliable at handling the up to 55 degree Celsius (131F) days. The Toyota & Camry durability and reliability is well known to be way above any Euro cars for a similar price.
After owning a few BMW's, I wouldn't even lease one. Something is ALWAYS breaking on them, and even if it's covered under warranty, I got real tired of having my car in the shop all the time. My neighbors couldn't even tell you what car I drove because there was a loaner in the driveway more than half the time. No thank you -- DONE with BMW!
Tom Fortin which model? My X3 has been super reliable and fun to drive.
@@robertbruce5213 Two 3-Series, and an X1. We had a 525 and it was good, but uncomfortable for my broken back.
A friend of mine here in Phoenix got a new 535 about 6 yrs ago, there were so many early service problems, the dealership in midtown ran out of loaners frequently so they were sending people home in used loaner cars & my buddy end up one weekend with a lime green Chrysler PT Cruiser with the fake wood on the sides (LMAO) and of course we all spent Saturday & Sunday congratulated him on his "new" car and being rid of the BMW service nightmares once & for all.
Buy Lexus .GSF or RC F track edition.
@@billolsen4360 LOL! Yup, that's what I'm talking about and now I know I'm not the only one!
Don't buy a BMW unless you can afford to buy 2
DJ Chazzy Chaz i own a g30 and it’s been fine
Bmw530le, bmw x5 3.5d xdrive, they are great, drove a merc that is comfy, but not nearlry as sportive as the bmw
That guy just hate BMW. He has there mercedes e class in background. I think BMW is more sportier than Mercedes-Benz and the BMW don't break down that much. I know it because my family have only BMW for year's.
@@XFHU OH i have a 530d
@@XFHU Also xdrive
Rev up your engines and empty your wallets!
Rev up your wallets!
Hahahahahaha
Scotty I believe Mercedes is more reliable than BMW n Audi 🤔
Keep up the great information n video Scotty
Well Old Audis do last longer than every car here but bmw is faster but merc is more comfy sooooooo every car has one thing to brag about.
No one:
Literally no one:
Toyota: LET'S PUT A BMW ENGINE IN THE NEW SUPRA
I still don't get it. WHY, oh why did Toyota think it would be great to have a bmw engine in there. It ruined it for me.
BMWs have great engines and reliable. Other stuff create problems. Toyota produces family vehicles not sports cars. This one time they used Yamaha engines didn't end well.
Exactly. BMW use cheap plastics in the engines where you should use metals.
@@lgiorgos1 yea right.. what motors go into Lotus Evora? They will regret this BMW powerplant long term.. also I give you the BMW V8 N62
It's not just engine the whole car is BMW Z4, with little bit cosmetic changes.
Because Toyota doesn't know how to make sports car.
What I learned is if you fix the car yourself and do basic things like oil change, transmission fluid, spark plugs, suspension, and ignition coils, they're really not that expensive to maintain
nailed it. exactly what i’ve been saying
So basically become a mechanic. Good job Einstein.
@@neilr603nah I did boat maintenance in the navy it’s really not hard to follow instructions on paper
@@neilr603Not really bro coils/plugs are made easy to change on most 3 series cus theyre inline 6’s those parts sit at the very top of the engine. Bottom line is if you cant work on a bmw yourself you shouldnt be owning one.
BMW stands for Bring Mechanic With.
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Bust My Wallet
Unless you are your own mechanic. Why pay someone else to do things you can do yourself
Bang Me Waifu
BMW turned me into a machanic ta ta bmw
I was a BMW owner for many years.
NO MORE, thx .
I drive a Japanese now with no stres. 😎
TX2673XA YASS
You guys you just tell that your were richer than now
@Aditya Chakrabarti 🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝
Aditya Chakrabarti my is250 will forever be better than any toyota you buy. Unless it’s a supra lol
Owned several Mercedes and never had a problem! For the last 10 years i own a w221 S500 4matic, changing the oil every 6000 km, use good gas, service the 7g tronic every 3 years or 30k km.. drives like a dream! Few days ago had a 500km trip, pure pleasure! Only thing i need to do now is change few bushings 😁 maintain your car and drive it with pleasure guys! Cheers!
Just bought a one owner 2008 328xi with 80k miles on it with full service history all done at the dealer For $7600, and i couldn't be happier. Let's see what it costs me to keep her running smooth. Car rides like new and handles like a dream.
I like how everyone who owns mercs or BMW and has no big problematical experiences, NOBODY replies and just scrolls right past 😂😂😂😭
Most ppl don’t even know Bmw and merc have their OWN oil and tranny fluid. Ppl are using 87-89 gas and Cheap autozone oil and say they aren’t reliable 😂😂😂😭
Loving the fast depreciation on such good cars because of the next mans incompetence
Same here....I owned 4 Mercedes and have never been stranded aside from a flat tire. Which in my book doesn't count.
Agreed with you on that. I'm in Europe, and Mercs are the most reliable I've ever driven. I guess what they get in the US differs from what we get here.
Gorgeous car -- I had a W221 as well, black on black. Outstanding car. Nothing quite like an S-class.
It's all part of the fun of owning a German car. 'Will my car cost me $3k in repairs this year? Let's roll the dice!'
I had a Mercedes from new and the timing chain snapped at 67k km. Destroyed the engine and required a complete rebuild. My employer had a Mercedes where the transmission failed (rebuild required) within 50k km. Another person I know is into BMWs, and has had a string of failed window motors and even a head gasket blow at 70k km.
Germans started chasing the cheap end of the market in the mid 1990s, and it really shows.
CatsMeowPaw you’re supposed to replace the serpentine belt on your Mercedes at right around that interval of mileage if you take it to the dealership for regular and recommended maintenance. If you lose/break a serpentine belt driving you will damage most parts and most people will burn up their power steering or burn the heads etc. in the engine up. It’s not called a ‘timing chain’ not in any country, I maintain my Mercedes as the manufacturers recommend and have had no problems ever.
@@Hashdollars he blew the timing chain. Several MB models over the years (over a span of 4 decades actually) are known to do this, the chain drives the camshafts and results in total engine destruction. Engine codes M272, M273, M171, and M102 have all been known to have timing chain drive issues, and engine codes M116, M117, and M110 require routine timing chain replacement.
Alex Cabral thanks for the engine codes lol what models Mercedes do you own
@@Hashdollars I used to own a 1986 S-Class and currently have a 92 190E 2.6 that I autocross, and a 1988 300E. I was thinking about getting a newer model for daily driving, but I got a brand new VW instead. I might get a W222 S-Class when the values on those plummet just because I miss having an S-Class. I work on my own cars, and right now the cost of the tools I'd need to make the jump to a newer MB model is prohibitive.
Alex Cabral start with a C-Class a few years older, you can get a low mile model for relatively cheap depending on the budget and their bulletproof built to compete with Honda’s and Toyota’s! Nothing like a Benz
Easy Answer:Mercedes>BMW
Real Answer:94' Celica>Anything Else
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Yuck
Why? BMW are more enjoyable to drive, have better tech and have better quality.
@@DexxonGamer77 I agree they are better to drive,but reliabilty wise,Mercedes is better.
I’ve literally went from not being good with my hands to a full blown bmw mechanic since owing one lol
That happened to me with my mini hahahaha
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@Tom Eyckmans It is a shithole (Don’t mind my name)
Ha ha ha ha. Me too
My e30 controls my emotional state at all times lmao
BMW is definitely the WORSE. I have loved these cars for so long and got one and realized you have to love them from a distance!!!
B-in-law had a ..530? yea, by 40k it was gone. so long...
I own a 2002 bmw e46 320i, have no complaints and i fix it myselfe, also the car mechanics here where i live dont ask much money for fixing bmws
I had a 94 year 2.0 litre 3 series coupe, super reliable!
Im with you on this one
they're not for peasants with no money
I long for the early 90's BMW's so much. Those cars were built so well.
The e46 is well built.
I own a 1982 Mercedes 300D with 386,000 miles. I am the second owner and plan to drive it for another 250K miles. It has been less expensive to maintain than my wife's Toyota Sienna.
Never see them in the road anymore though.
In the 90s they didn't have a department of planned obsolescence.
I had an '89 BMW 325 convertible, auto trans, with 324k on it, ran great, nothing ever broke on the drive train and only ever had to fix a few little things.
BMW vs. Mercedes: The Battle of the most expensive European Money Pits
After Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz are most expensive money pits.
80's benz is good car 90's - 2000's they rank the one of the worst ranking in reliability (Top gear survey.)
BMW reliablity just about the same..
They all money pit when it broke down..... Easy choice don't buy it on the first place. My people buy because of EGO. My family own them but I will never buy it with my own money.
Range Rover is way up on that list, perhaps even the top of the list, the people that I've known that had them got rid of them within a year or two....I used to say the new Ranger Rovers only really have two destinations...1) is the gas station 2) is the repair shop.
@@Timinator62 thanks. Forgot about Range Rover and Jags. They make Mercedes look more reliable
@@AbronHawkins true!!!
The unreliability of GM with the price of a BMW. It's a GMW!
Almost as bad as Fiat but all the same an endless money pit.
@@kari9856 at least Gm vehicles are affordable to repair
Over-engineered. Same with high end Audi.
Good luck maintaining them after warranty is over...
jcrnda engineering is not the issue usually. It is low spec parts. When parts are obtained from suppliers there are lots of choices. Toyota, and others ask and pay for higher service life spec, BMW cuts corners in this area. I replace items on BMW in my shop at half the mileage of replacing that same part on Kia, Hyundai, Toyota, and many others. Mercedes items go longer but usually less than their lower priced rivals.
Cheap plastic and too many electronics....
jcrnda you are right about unless you are a mechanic that specializes in Audi or BMW or Mercedes I have an Audi 2012 love it was a Audi VW specialist for 20 plus years get parts cheap I have all the diagnostic tool and specialty tools too
Martin Lavoie what about the effort in engine repairs? The parts are usually the easy part. It’s the time and effort to fix that’s upsetting. I imagine with today’s oils, if garage-kept or pre-heated, an Audi engine can make it to 500k miles? My Colorado VW 1.8t got to 330k but was smoking due to so many hot-cold cycles(many sub zero starts) and running the engine on low oil at times.
@@jamesmedina2062 That boat has sailed. It looks like the last Audi engine that could make it to 500K was their inline 5-cylinder that was phased out in mid-90s. But in city traffic not even half of that.
BMW. The ultimate driving to repair shop machine
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Congratulations to be able to finish one lap of a racetrack. That is an achievement.
BMW - Ultimate Fail Machine
The ultimate disposable driving machine.
Dont talk of u never had bmw , americans cant make good cars so they mock german haha
I just got an 04 BMW Z4 with 225k miles that I daily drive. It was in near perfect condition condition because it was garage kept and owned by one owner. No rust anywhere. I got that thing for 5k. I never thought I’d own a bmw but that car is a blast to drive.
How is it now ? Lol
As someone who just leased a BMW, I couldn't agree more. You don't really win with BMW and Mercedes, so you may as well minimize your losses. Leasing is usually a scam, except for luxury brands.
@Necro W1zard Yeah, you tell yourself that. Enjoy your Toyota!
@Necro W1zard I can too, and most other people can. But I'd rather lose $15,000 over 3 years and give the car back then buy the car and lose double that. Again, I hope you enjoy your car :)
Or buy a better car.
@@grimheathen "Better" is subjective. My BMW checked all my boxes, so there is no better car.
Which is more expensive? 😂
Both carmakers screwing people with overpriced cars. The same another few car makers.
My point was: you can buy today cars with almost the same quality, good design, technical characteristics like these 2 makers for much less price.
Expensive? In Europe we got S- class, 7er taxis
car prices, you can live with, overpriced car parts? that's the killer.
I’ve got a 2013 BMW 328i xdrive. 90k right now. Not a single issue so far just regular maintenance. If it starts giving me problems I’ll sell it. Great car so far.
How much do you think you could get selling it?
how long have you owned it?
@@vidsexpert234 Since 2015. Zero problems with it.
@@weswest8666 You got me there. I'd lose money on it if I were to sell it right now. Luckily I love the car and plan on keeping it and taking care of it. If I did have to sell it because it became a problem I would lose. It's been great so far though so I think I'll be alright. Regular maintenance is important. For now it's just been fluids and filters. Had the rear breaks done but the fronts are still good. Got rid of the run flat tires and replaced with some Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+.
CNC O I’m not selling it. It’s a great car. How many vehicles retain high resale value? Toyota trucks and Jeeps. That’s it.
I counted 4700 hand movements in this 8 min video. Amazing....!!! - Rev up your Inanity!!!
LMAO. I did leased a BMW once just to have a fun on a fancy car. After I had enough fun, I got a Toyota instead. That BMW had a fuel controller failure under 10k miles within a year.
You need to try a mercedes. Its another league. I do not recommend the class a Renault engines. I can not call those mercedes.
what year was it? My 2000 e46 is very durable.
@You Know yea that happens to mines too.
@You Know yea now it works fine.
Go for an older generation BMW and it will last you a long time if you maintain it well. I have a daily driver 2003 BMW 530i with 201k and I got with only 100k 5 years go.
Fonzi V if you watch the videos. It’s not that they don’t last, bmw future cars is going to base on plastic with a $$$ price. Plastic don’t lasts. Most older bmw lasts a lot longer with fewer problems. Also considering most luxury cars has a lot more advanced technology which will fail more often then a basic car without it. Would be nice to have electronic that doesn’t break as they age. Oh wait, stop using plastic!!!
That's the 5 Series I want. I still see a few of them here in NYC. Just afraid some maintenance issues will arise that would cost me thousands of dollars regularly.
M5 from 2004
I've got a 1999 e46 320i, and yes, the plastics and tubings in the refrigeration system are crap. But if you buy silicone hoses and aluminium expansion vase and thermostat, stuff like that you'll be fine. It's got almost 300.000kms and it's a daily driver, never left me on foot. I use high octane gasoline and average 8 liters per 100kms. It's my black baby M and I love it. It's got kn filter, stainless exhaust, adjustable coil overs, camber plates, suspension arms and bushings, brembo disks ... It's enough to make my blood rush. I had the next gen 3 series bmw too, diesel, more hp and torque, but it lacked something ... something deep and meaningful. Went back to the old e46 like a bat out of hell. Oh, and I'm on my car watching this.
I also have a 2003 530i and I love it!
Forget about revving your BMW or MB engine... prepare your wallet instead
Got a BMW 7 series in 2004, now in 2019 and never got a single major issue
😮😮 wow
like me mang
e65 750
Good 4 u
It's a misconception honestly, some people don't even maintain their european vehicles well. I leased a 2016 Infiniti Q50 and the Infotainment system kept freezing up, and the ride quality wasn't even that good.
Right lol
Be fair Latest early 2000s BMWs with manuals are great cars. Used to know a guy with a 2008 BMW 3 series 6 speed manual. Dude was super up to date on his maintenance but has 250k miles on his and its still going strong.
depends on if that is a 328 or a 335... the 328 is way more reliable than the 2008 335
I’ve owned nothing but BMW’s for nearly 10 years, e46s/e90/f30/f31. I can honestly say Iv never had an issue apart from tyres/brakes etc. The key is ignoring manufacturers 20k services intervals service the newer one every 10k the older e46 330s etc change oil every 7.5k or 6 months. Looked after they are super reliable
this comment sounds more like you want to let ppl know which cars you own
dandansfu why which car do I currently own??, you should be able to answer this since I’m such a bragger😂😂. My point was Iv own many cars over the years and if you maintain them you won’t get the issues ppl cry about
@@dandansfu This comment sounds more like you want to let ppl know which cars you don't own but wish you did.
The cooling system on E46 is pathetic Plastic just like Scotty says.I have 1984 E30 385000KM ,1994 E36 256000km,E46 127 000Km and the 1984 E30 and E36 still has the original coolant tank whereas my E46 coolant tank burst at just over 100 000km which is when the motorplan expires. Also now BMW South Africa are selling water pipes from china which started failing after 2 years whereas the original was swopped out as preventative maintenance and hadnt failed yet after 18years. It was marked made in Romania, the markings on the new pipe were not the same and i guessed China but BMW South Africa refused to answer me. Now i buy german made parts which are not from OEM BMW because the OEM BMW sell chinese crap. The new F30 do not drive well and the 320i is not 6 cylinders but a 4cylinder turbo and hill climbing it has to change down a gear..pathetic. BMW sure know how to ripoff people.
@@pieterlastname1276
320i is inline 4 since E90, so almost 15 years now. For newer bmws there is no point in taking manual, 8 speed zf auto does it better. Also, if you drive a lot in hills, go diesel. Gasoline ones lack torque. I drive f30 320D,live on a decently sloped hill, never had any issues. F30 320I 270Nm, 320D 380 Nm. Before this one i had E90 330D, 520Nm of torque.
The title should be "BMW VS Mercedes- which is worst?"
Worse*
y a you
MrGumbwit no where near, mechanic shops pass on bmws mercedes issues are more straight forward, like comfort switches and electronic suspension
I’ve got a 97 w210 e420. Thing has run smooth since day one. As long as you take care of your car it’ll be fine. Still runs good at 175k mikes
Yeah that's when it was made in Germany he talking about the cars that are made in the US now they are full of plastic do not get it
BMW, Mercedes and Volvo were great cars up till the 90’s. After that they all became really complicated to look after (thus super expensive).
I only buy vehicles made between 1989- 2002. Best years for longevity.
Spenser Chalkley Nice you got a Volvo too? I’ve got a ‘95 and ‘96 Volvo 940. Relatively easy to fix but still with some electronics headache occasionally
I own a 1982 300D that will outlast any Mercedes made in the last 20 years. Still going on strong with 386K miles.
WHy do you want to keep a car for more than 10 years?Rly, BMW and Merc last the ideal time.
Also Scotty compare extreme luxuary with sportive pedigree with normal day to day use cars (toyota).. that's a huge mistake.
Merc and BMW don't make car for ppl who can't buy new ones within 10+ years.
I would say Volvos started going downhill after 2008, i agree that parts can be expensive though. But there is a great aftermarket scene for them atm. I’ve owned several P2 platform s60’s, 2 5 cylinder diesels and a T5 petrol, all have been great. The trick with Volvos is to maintain them properly and stay away from the auto transmissions.
If you're gonna buy a bmw be mechanically inclined, have a few thousand a year in disposable income, and go for a model like the e46 or older.
it's very contrast ..like day & night ..compared to my Isuzu mechanical diesel car ...
@@pooorman-diy1104ooh diesel isuzu you say? What do you mean by mechanical? manual transmission?
@@Kinuhbud mechanical diesel do not use electronic/computer controller .. old diesel engines use fully mechanical injection pump (commonly known as bosch pump).. it's much mooooooooooooooooooooooore reliable and durable ...compared to commonrail diesel engine ..
@@pooorman-diy1104 ah! Thank you for the reply!
@@Kinuhbud your welcome sirrr....
Your hard work pay off ! Congratulation for 2M sub Scot.
Depends on which model you get as well. Previous C class has a good reputation. Wife purchased 2013 C300 4matic in 2014 w/9000m(I'm not sure about the newest generation, of course). Drives every day close to 100K miles, never had a mechanical problem ever. #1 most reliable vehicle I ever owned. 2006 E class before that-not so much.
I've had a BMW for 11 years 175k miles and minimal repair costs, much more fun to cruise around in than a Japanese sushi
What year and model, and what drivetrain? I'm guessing it's not a 7-Series.
@@hanskinslo326 520d SE auto 2006, luck maybe but really well built car I think. Original turbo, dpf, injections, exhaust and no auto box work so far
Its true, the pladtic hoses and parts crack. Also, the windshield rubber seal is crap. But if you can do basic repairs, you can fix most of these items yourself.
So agree with Scotty on this one, as an Insurance Adjuster for over a decade I Have noticed same pattern on both manufacturers.
I was following Kilmer when youtube didn't even have 720p lol. Amazing how far he's gone after that. Cheers! Even better content. Keep it up Kilmer!
BMW/Mercedes - The CEO'S , Engineers, Designers, Developers, Manufacturers - Should all be ashamed of themselves !!
totally agree
MAKE THE ONLY CARS ON THE ROSD 1994 CELICA EVERYTHING ELSE IS GARBAGE
Lol all the newer everything has plastic everything
I really really love my BMW.. It makes my day just driving that thing to and from work... Whatever else I drive I feel so happy when I get "back home".. That alone is (almost) priceless..
Probably feeling happy when the BMW gets back home from the mechanic
Just lease them.
@@Super6-Four sure do :-)
@@apt62 I'm personally fond of onwning my car .. and keeping them for many many many years.. I have it the same way with other stuff like computers, my phone and so on.. I get attached ... But I really do understand why people consider leasing .. Having not to haggle with a dealer is a very big plus for a start (not to mention not having to worry about residual value of your trade in car)..
That's because you probably haven't hit close to 100,000 kms mileage yet. When you do, the repairs will be "priceless"(as in endless money pit). Enjoy while you dare!
So you’re telling me that your mechanic friend that “specializes” in german cars got a BMW and complained about the parts and the costs like he didnt know them before working on it 🤔🤔
Kevin Scotty be tripping sometimes! I don’t think anyone else even caught that he said that! I think many people who cannot afford expensive cars merely hate others who can and simply speak negatively about anything wealthy people do. My 2011 S550 that I bought used in 2015 with 50k miles has treated me VERY well because I treat it VERY well. Besides oil changes and a couple flat tires, my maintenance over the past 4 years has been merely $400! Got 94k miles on it now. I get it. They cost more than other cars for maintenance but let’s not act like people should never buy one. Just buy wisely. I bought mine after thoroughly checking carfax and maintenance history, etc. and it was a 1 owner.
Yeah, I thought the same thing and im glad you highlighted it! Bimmers and Mercedes mostly represent what a lot of people hate: success! I've owned two BMW's and two Mercedes. I admit, my 2006 750Li was a complete nightmare but both my Mercedes were pretty solid. I just bought a new 2019 X7 so we'll see how that goes but so far I've never owned a nicer vehicle than the X7, hands down!! If it turns out to be a "garage queen" it'll be the last BMW I ever park in my garage!
@@christianphillips1051 If you're referring to German cars in particular... literally anyone can buy them. Mercs and BMW's have such a terrible depreciation. but thats why its so great. You save all this money on ticket price. Even if it costs more to maintain you've saved money on the long run than buying a new toyota or honda.
EuropeanLegend exactly! My s550 is a champ! Getting ready to also buy either a 2013-15 740Li or 2012-14 Audi A7, whichever one I come across with a great service records, carfax, and best price. But I will not apologize for having 20k to spend on a car that if worse case scenario turns out to be a bust, my life will continue on as usual.
@@christianphillips1051 Exactly man, even buying an off lease german car is worth it. No one wants big v8's anymore. but for those that do, it's an incredible buy with how fast they depreciate. It means it will for you also, but at least you saved more than 50% of the ticket price with relatively low kms.
I think all these reliability issues are an America problem. Here in the UK everyone drives second hand BMW and Mercedes and no one has any extreme expense or reliability issues. Maybe it’s worse quality for the US maybe it’s lack of knowledge and equipment at mechanics idk.
Bimmer has made great strides in reliability in its cars in recent years. My X3 AWD 4-cylinder has been rock solid reliable, quiet, and fun to drive. And I put on a lot of miles....
Great advice Scotty, equally true for Audi. I bought a used one a few years ago and it was a total money pit
That's because you should lease an Audi or not get one at all. A used BMW / MB / Audi is just an idiotic proposition only for people trying to show off money they don't have.
Yeah... Been there, done that. Any European car seems to be an issue these days. I'm only buying Japanese these days, after 30 years of saying that life is too short to drive a Japanese car.
@@rsr789 Some people do actually have that kind of money.
What pit was money going to in the Audi? What model of Audi...what component? I believe most of you guys get taken advantage of. Audis are solid and well-engineered to detail cars all-round. I wonder when people complain.
@@ekulenwaiku4654 lol you never owned an audi i guess. Audis are most pain to own
How to save money?
walk everywhere 😂
Get a Dirtbike
You'll lose weight also. So it's a win-win.
get a bicycle
Time is more valuable than money.
Best comm
I’ve driven a 2010 GLK 350 for about 4 years with a little over 120k miles, still works like new.
The funny part is that I work in a dealer where used Mercedes and BMW sell like hot cakes, people seem to love em🤔 image thing I guess. Indeed a junk that you should lease not buy.
definitely an image thing
That’s definitely what it is. Bunch of sheep just like with clothing brands.
I moved from WA to Sacramento, CA. Tons of people here have Mercedes and BMW cars, even in poor neighborhoods. The Mercedes dealer here has some type of remodeling going on outside. Probably expansion. The guy I park next to has had the same problem on his late model Mercedes 3x in 3 years. The left headlight and left taillight stay on when the car is off.
You don't believe in the product you are selling?
I had e39 bmw 530i with 100k miles and never had issues and now i have e90 328i with 60k miles so far no issues.
I have a honda civic ex with more than 200k miles with no issues. We'll see how your car is doing by the time you catch up. 😂
the 6 cylinder engines are the best in bmw
Same I got a 2011 328i got it 60k miles, so far at 87k and no problems.
Rob xdrive?
I have a older bmw... no issues 100k+ miles on it ... love it. You just have to get lucky and take care of it like a baby and it should be fine. Goes for all cars
Facts! ☝🏿🔥🔥🔥
You probably mean Bimmer. Beemers are the BMW motorcycles.
Excellent video. Thanks taking the time to film and edit it and of course for positing it for our benefit. Keep up the good work! -Migs
Literally had a heart attack as I was watching this vid the first half, then realized that I leased my new X6.
Are you in the hospital? You "literally" had a heart attack.
@@zombiekush760 no but I'm in my brand new X6 tho
@@HibernatingBears it's not "yours" if you're leasing it lol
@@zombiekush760 still driving my X6
@@HibernatingBears sure you are buddy
I've always had great experiences with my current and previous BMW. My previous one made it to 150,000 miles and my current 2016 320i hasn't had any issues with it and I've put on about 60,000 miles now. Not one thing has broken. I do put the best fuels,oils, lubricants in my cars and never miss any recommended or suggested maintenances on any of my cars. Sad to hear many others have had negative experiences with the brand, but it does make me wonder if everyone is keeping up with the car needs to keep running problem free.
Only 1990s n early 2000s bmw v6 last. The technology is not sophisticated. Cheaper to fix. 150k miles for a lexus is still new. Lol.
@@troytruong8246 I6 not v6 but very true. The best BMW's were made then specially the E39! THAT was an ultimate driving machine. Drivers car at it's very best!
Scotty is not an auto enthusiast. He said so himself. I've bought two high mileage Mercedes that I've had for the past 10 years and they're still going strong because THEY'VE BEEN MAINTAINED. And it doesn't cost $20,000 for the "star" scan tool. There's nothing wrong with the icarsoft for $150 that does the majority of things other than programming.
Preach. Mercedes DEALER diagnostic tool costs $500 if you want to go all out.
The c5 multiplexer? 👌
The worst is whoever has neglected the car the most.
true. if you keep your car serviced every 7 - 10k miles/kms and you don't thrash it a lot it'll be a good car.
@@Jo_Wardy thrash ? What you mean by that
@@fabolousjada5070 flog their car abuse their car by driving hard alot wearing it out quicker
Wow... this video has totally changed my opinion about bmw and Mercedes... i will stick with Japanese cars.
Same here!
I just bought E-Class, im never going back to lowend cars... unless i get poor that is. The difference in comfort and qualityfeel (interior) is so big.
Also, I'm not sure about other countries, but here we got option to extend warranty to 5 years or 200k km (instead of 2 years) for about 1200 euro, since the car costs 60k euro i feel that extra warranty is pretty cheep considering the price of the car.
I myself and many of mt friends have bmw. No one of us have had any major problem or any problems at all. And we dont own new bmws. E60 e90 e46 and e39. Solid cars. My advice is that you do reaserch. For example which models to stay away from. Bmw 6 cylinder are built to last. Older 4 cylinder bmw i would stay away from
Great idea. Many of us have learned the hard way.
@@Ruzhki an E class that cost 600k euros?
Scotty is brilliant. As a BMW fan, I totally agree!
The reliability is skewed because high-performance cars are typically unreliable. Things like the S63 and AMG GT. The C Class and GLS to name a few have above average reliability. They are very easy to diagnose as long as you have the equipment. They do cost more but its worth it to some people. You do need to find a good specialty mechanic with the proper diagnostic software package and parts suppliers though. Buy an off lease with 30K something Kilometers and keep until it starts breaking down. Comes out pretty inexpensive.
matt taylor so buy an expensive car ( for a used car) and sell it when it’s value is less of a Honda. Great tip! Lol
I must disagree, cars like the 3.0L and 3.2L Acura NSX are just as reliable as a Honda Accord. 0-60mph in 5.0sec, which was quite acceptable for a sportscar in 1990 when it came out (rather outclassed by 2005 when it ended production though). Maybe if Mercedes cars weren't so heavy, they could achieve high performance with smaller engines! ;)
@@JohanSalvattore Best decison I ever made :)
I have E class from 2008(diesel) and this is the most reliable car I've ever had. 3 years now since I've had it and only minor issues. I already put on 50 000km and I'm quite happy with it.
I am not rich as well so the parts that I've replaced looked quite okay for me even though its a merc. It is a everyday car for me so I go to work with it and I have the smallest Engine 2,2. I am not interested in how fast it is so it works great for me.
My friend also has merc and no issues at all. For me personally, I'd probably get mercedes as a next car as well. Just fan of the brand. I realise some people may have bad experience with merc but not me. At least not yet.
50k kilometers... Lmao
Of course it’s only going to have minor issues if it has that many miles.. And I repeat, minor. Lol
My car has more miles than yours and I haven’t had any issues at all.
@@Santosss29 when I bought it was already on 300 000km
I've got a '05 Merc-Benz SL500 roadster. Her name is Lola. She is a great running machine, never lets me down. Bought her used a little over 3 years ago, put about 12000 miles on her; other than maintenance, tires, and 0ne battery [she takes Two], I just love that V-8 growling, top down, open road, push that pedal down...........man, those Germans know a thing or two about cars!!! PS Bought her with 62200 miles on her. Drive your cars to keep them in shape folks! Sitting in a garage for long periods will RUIN you car way quicker than driving her!!! More fun, too!
michael baka exactly, Mercedes are meant to be driven more and not kept in the garage. If you baby it, it will leak because seals and other parts need to operate at certain temperature. Also, I floored my GLC43 AMG and now with 34k miles, not a single problem.
I'm gonna lease a BMW from the *stealership*
no more than 3 year lease.
Drive it hard and let us know what breaks first. You'll be under a warranty that you pay for, so why not (unless you cant miss work or something).
@@transnd great idea
they generally stay super reliable for the first 4 years
@@stevefranklin8052 My criminally smooth inputs would never register as abusive; rough love maybey, but certainly not abusive, that's simply uncivilized.
My 05 e46 runs like a champ, basic maintenance done myself, I love my car.
I have an 04 e46 going on 190k
I have a 2004 330CI with 186k miles and so far have had no serious issues.
I got a 2001 e39 with 160k and no serious problems. Haters gunna hate
Had an older 335i for most my life, got it cheap with decent miles 46k. Used it a ton and upgraded to a 340i recently. Never had any problem with my vehicles.
46k isnt a lot at all
Thats not high mileage tho and tbh 3 series is the most reliable bmw
BMW hasn't been the "ultimate driving machine" since the E46 was superceded.
And the E39. Same era.
I got BMW X6M and it's my third BMW in a row. 3 series convertible 2009, 4 series convertible 2014 and now X6M. For those 3 cars I had only once any problem. On the 4 series a broken injector. Everything else was brilliant. Maybe there is a difference between BMWs made in Europe and America. I live in Europe.
I have an E46 and it's not without its issues. It's a nice driving car, but I would be rid of it if it wasnt the love of my wife's life.
I'm taking about more than issues. I'm taking about the experience. Yeah, the E46 has Subframe soft spots (which, if you want your wife to get rid of hers, show her the cracks where the rear Subframe mounts are... And then give it to me because it's totaled and worthless now...)
But I mean it's the last bmw that's actually a driver's car. Too much luxury and too much tech have ruined newer bmws.
It depends how people define drivers car. From all the cars I've even driven this X6M is by far the best driving experience. I also drove Lexus is300h (I'm saying it because Scotty loves them), it was like playing on a PlayStation.
Had a 1972 BMW 2002, loved that car! Solid and simple ❤️
Bullet proof car!
Don't forget AUDI - Affordable Using Dual Income.
Audi hasn't disappointed me once. Sure, expensive maintenance, but it's a luxury brand. What do you expect?
Audi is ranked 3rd in reliability.
I had a BMW 3 Series, and had so many problems with it. The friggin tail light fell off twice in the first few months. The rubber had to be replaced around the windows, bluetooth never worked right, gas door got stuck open, and on and on and on.
I owned a number of both cars and the secret to keeping them running is proper maintenace.
Take them to back street garages and they'll go down quicker than a 10 dollar hooker.
My 560SEC was 20 years old when I sold it. My last Mercedes had 150,000 miles on it when I sold it.
The back street garage is the GP of the car world. If you have a cold or a sprain your GP can offer you treatment. If you have anything more serious he refers you to a cardiologist or ENT specialist.
The difference with back street garages is they don't have the required equipment but insist they can do it anyway.
If Mercedes and BMW were properly maintained they would last a lifetime.
If you're going to buy the ultimate driving machine and expect it to last, of course the maintenance is going to be more expensive than your Corolla. Same with Mercedes.
If you can't afford the maintenance you can't afford the car.
As for brittle plastic that's usually a result of overheating. Another symptom of a badly maintained vehicle.
I drive a high milage 450.000 KM 1988 BMW E30 6Cil..... its the love of my life
xraylax old ones are good ones!
you do some of the work your self??
June Jeferson
I have to
I dont live near Scotty
@@xraylax same here - they're great cars and cheap if you do your own wrenching.
i own a mercedes c class 2010 with 2.2 litre diesel engine and auto transmision (i am a taxi driver). it got 2,200,000 kilometers on the clock and still runing.
Ur in Europe?
I have one aswell...they run forever once you service them regularly
@@colinfarrell7457 exactly also the e class are very reliable too. I saw one with 1,700,000 kilometers and still running strong
@@bighit20100 no i am from Israel
@@mercedesbenzfan8157 you close to Gaza protests?
I had a bmw 1998 330 e46 it has 310 000 miles works fine and only replaced the headgasket and fuel pump in its life span.And STILL used it for drifting
XxpaysagorxX this a typical user who say he had 1998 bmw we live in 2019 now not 1998 which can be good for you doesn’t mean nothing to me I had very bad experience with bmw
@@newtongsm well ur just unlucky
XxpaysagorxX I can get 100 user who buy new bmw and had problems many parts are made in china to save cost
@@newtongsm true
I definitely agree with you Scotty. I tow a lot of broken down German cars. A 2011 bmw I towed last night had around 100,xxx miles. The lady bought it a few months prior and with in a few weeks of owning it her starter went out as well that it needed brakes. She found out how expensive those repairs were and even though she bought it without a warranty she was able to get the dealer to pay for it. But last night the reason for her tow was that the car had stopped running.