@@sunshine8556 BMWs are the types of cars that one leases for the warranty. Its not worth owning unless you really want it but expect costly repairs later on. I have a 2012 328i with 90k miles and its in the dealership for emission repairs and coolant leak. They told me the estimate for parts and labor is around 4.8k. Its pretty depressing to tell you the truth.
The truth is sometimes bitter. I was so excited to buy a used BMW 750 li xdrive but this guy’s videos changed my mind, and though I truly thank him for all the info, I’m not happy that I will never buy it. I’m really not happy
@@Zai-A I bought a 2004 M3. Luckily it’s in good shape. The first Owner really took good care of It and all of its maintenance. Because I’m not nice under the hood I would not recommend buying once either. They’re expensive toys
Mark, I’m a car enthusiast like yourself.... I have a 2007 M6 also and love my convertible, I only have 45,000 miles. And stored in garage like your 06 m5 and lambo!! I also have 06 Gto and 2010 ZO6. Your knowledge is on point, especially with E60 m5. I have a question what oil do you use in your m5? I personally agree that the 10-60 oil is to thick for that motor since the tolerance is so tight on that v10 f1.
Well, there goes my thought of buying a BMW for the first time! It's not like I haven't heard it before, but it's nice to be reminded just as I'm researching cars! The car reviews all describe looks, comfort, and driving pleasure. Never anything about reliability and cost to repair!
@@extraglutenplz3758 hey how can you go about this, is this just like financing the car ?and returning it within a agreed time frame ? and make payments regularly like as if it’s financed? (this was after i did a lil research)
@@jshifty9618 i did EXACTLY what the person above you posted. Found a 2019 with 20k miles and still have 2 years on warranty. Feel very secure with just putting at least 2-3 thousand aside a year for maintenance. Absolutely love my car
10 minutes into this video, I remembered a quote from a police officer saying stolen BMW's are worth 10 times more in parts. Boy, does that ring true! Thanks for a great vid.
I think the whole way of thinking has to change, Basically once about every 10 years or 100K miles, all modern BMWs require a major overhaul like an aircraft. All the gaskets, seals, water pump, and many other parts should be replaced/upgraded all in one go. BMW will never tell you to do that as they want the car junked. Unfortunately unlike aircraft used prices do not properly reflect what work has been done. Attempting to only fix the problem at hand at the time is not the way to go as everything is engineered to fail at about the same time.
I like the idea of an airplane mindset. I treat my BMWs like you suggest. I also see owners not fixing “minor” engine oil leaks in an N54 with disastrous outcome. Don’t own any German car unless you have the money to fix it when problems occur.
Wow. At least the Italian cars have flare! A German car should not require so much attention to keep rolling. BMW cars use to have engineering geniuses designing them! Then the profit bug infested them. That became their new ideology. I miss those days.
The 70 K drop in value gives me the money to fix my older BMW. When I buy new, I lose 70k with the same car I paid 100k for a car now worth 30k. And no money to fix it.
To me it's largely about the specific car you put eyes on buying. From my experience a luxury car that looks good / has been taken care of i.e. has been to the dealer for regular service & especially warranty repairs, is often GTG for a long time in the out-years. Service history is key. Yeah it's a gamble, but more often than not I've come out ahead on that gamble vs the following: What is more of a certainly vs a gamble is buying one of these cars new. You WILL pay a king's ransom on taxes/registration & you WILL lose your @ss on depreciation. Plus you likely will be spending a fair amount of time & money at the dealer for routine service & warranty work. The other plus to buying one of these type cars used is if you don't end up liking it you can often get out from under it for very close to what you paid for it. This is even more true in cases where you purchased your ride tax-free via a private party buy. I love it when people buy or lease new though as if not for new buyers & leases I wouldn't be able to get fine automobiles for a fraction of the cost.
I bought a 2012 328i for 3k, spent about 6k in repairs paint job, tires, seals, gaskets, headlights and so on, ever since then the car runs perfect. I been enjoying this thing for 4 years just replacing oil, filters and spark plugs. It comes out to about $3200 not including insurance a year in 4.5 years of ownership including the purchase price. On the other hand my new car costs me on average $11,000 a year including maintenance and car payments! So do the math and see what works for you. I personally prefer to buy two used cars, maintain them and if one breaks, I drive the other one and fix it myself as needed.
Same thing I'm doing. Just bought a 2011 BMW 528i yesterday and I have a 2008 Acura mdx that ill drive in case the BMW breaks down. Although it has a good Carfax and a 2-year wrap around warranty, I'm still going to prepare for the worst. It has 92k miles.
@@robertbrowne4431 You still got a lot of life in that vehicle, most of my cars last more than 300k miles, just make sure you don’t miss maintenance and you can make it last a long time.
I bought a 4 year old 328xi(2010) the guy gave all the paperwork he had taken the car to the dealership for repairs (lots of money) as of right now I have spent $750 only in repairs plus maintenance that I do myself. AMAZING CAR .
I had a 2005 BMW 335CI and I bought it used in 2006 and kept it until early 2016. Never any problems. It was a daily driver, but had only maybe 50K miles on it by 2016. I only did regular service maintenance on it. Car looked almost brand new still in 2016. It had the 6cyl inline engine and auto transmission. I kind of regret now trading it in. I did not trade it in for another BMW, they were just too expensive by 2016. I thought it was the best looking of any of the 3 series 2 door coups they ever made. Great video. Enjoy them very much. CHEERS.
That's my point too. You are already paying extra for a car, for their brand. But why are these premium brands more expensive in the first place? Because they supposedly offered better quality. Reliability is part of "better quality". I will not buy any of these so called premium brands BMW, Audi, Merc. These brands ares now outright thieves and criminals. Why should they give me cheaper parts in my car if I have already paid twice as much for the car when it's new?!
All true. I do all repairs on my 1988 325is and 2000 528it myself. Not always easy but at least these cars don't require a computer science degree to deal with bmw's lousy software.
Just bought an '09 M6 and your input really helped me know what to look for, what to ask about, weigh pros and cons, etc. Now I'm hooked on the content. Thank you for this channel. Keep it coming!
I would definitely buy a car from this gentleman. His knowledge and honesty jump off the video screen. There actually are HONEST car salesmen, even though they are few .. and far between.
i used to be that honest car salesman got tired of working 12 hours a day! I once told a customer not to buy a car cause i saw on the carfax the airbag had gone off! she appreciated the honesty and came back a week later to buy a different car. My boss was out back using whiteout on the carfax!
@@ThomasMark-zw3nw You're really smart....he doesn't sell cars...he's just a wealthy enthusiast with a Lambo, a Porsche, Jaguar F-Type, a beautiful home, and other toys.
@@thelegendaryredx7710 1995 325i, I had all types of problems from the interior, the factory radio wasn't working and the front grill wasn't the most secure. My main issue was the transmission.
@@djsound-nice7637 I don’t understand perhaps your car was mistreated by the previous owner but those Inline 6 engines are pretty much bulletproof especially with a manual trans. Grills yeah they’ve been a problem even for later models but there’s ways to get around it. As for the radio it could’ve been a blown out fuse or just stopped working due to old age either way I’m sorry for your experience and hope it doesn’t completely steer you away from bimmers
I rotate my daily driving between my 2002 BMW 325ci and my 2008 BMW 335i. I have spent alot of money on both of them but still love them both. The e46 has 126k on it and the e90 135k. When I bought my 335i I purchased it for 8200.00 at the time and then ended up spending the same amount to get her in good shape! To date now I have about 20,000.00 total invested in her but she runs great and is super fast with that n54. My best 0-60 is 3.425 seconds with the mods I've done.
My 2004 E53 is a blast to drive bro. I love it so much. She got 102k miles and it’s amazing. I love old school BMW’s and plan on buying a 325ci next. Any issues or concerns I need to know about them?
@@trustyoungpierre9959 I had a coupe. Not a convertible just for reference. The coolant expansion tanks are known to crack and need replacement. Also sometimes the radiator also but you can get an aftermarket one for less than 100.00. Pulley set. Coil springs and shocks/stuts after 100k miles. That's about it for the most common things that need replacement after 100k if not done already. There is one other thing to check and that's to look for any cracks in the rear subframe. Look it up and you'll see what I mean. Usually it's only happening on cars that have been driven hard alot like some M3s but can happen on any of them when pushed too hard for too long. Oh and expect the pillars inside from front to back to have the cloth material falling off. They are notorious for that. I did have to do spark plugs and a valve cover gasket also. Look for oil leaks. Oil pan also as it's not a cheap or quick job to replace as the front subframe must be dropped if I recall correctly. The M54 engines are reliable when treated properly but are known to use some oil too. May have to top it off occasionally. The M52 and M52TU didn't need as much topping off if any. Hopefully I havent scared you away from them too badly. I love a good e46. Any more questions feel free to ask.
@@warmachine_1396 nah you haven’t scared me at all. Sides ALL cars need maintenance like BMW’s. I got a couple good cheap independent mechanics who specialize in BMW’s here in Texas and I work on them myself sometimes. After all, you take good care of her and she’ll take good care of you. I was looking at a convertible one but I also wanted to know is there any mechanical issues between the coupe//convertible? Or are they both the same?
@@trustyoungpierre9959 that I couldn't tell you. I have no experience with the convertibles. My coupe didn't even have a sunroof which was a rare thing. Parts for the e46s are cheap they days really for the most part. I usually use FCP Euro for parts. Everything they sell comes with a lifetime warranty. A couple other places for parts are ECS tuning and Pelican Parts. I'd like to have a convertible myself someday. I almost ended up with a Z3 with low miles recently but someone beat me to it. Was Oxford Green I think with 2 tone interior. Green and beige. Manual transmission.
@@kavindumalshan9379 Depends on the car, I purchased a 2020 BMW 340i xDrive with ~21000km on the odometer with BMW Premium Selection warranty and I could have purchased a similar car with less options and less driven kilometers but I find it suspicious when a car is ~1,5 years old and has only driven 6000km which would indicate that those kilometers are mostly from city traffic whereas the one I bought logically has more highway kilometers.
We have at least 9 BMW rides between Asia and In the US. Never had any major issues beside recalls and 4 of our Diesels are running like a dream even after 110+k miles...Love them all!
In resumen, rich men toys 😂😂😂😂😂 basically Scotty kilmer slogan endless money pits 😂😂😂😂😂 thank you so much for so important information in the automobile industry
@@MrRepsMrReps Yeah what most people don't seem to understand is the fact that when someone visits Scotty instead of the dealership it already suggests that he or she purchased a shoddy car in the first place and this can apply to any brand, even his endorsed Toyota brand of which I have seen a handful of videos of his also saying that Toyota's are a collection of cheap ass plastic. What's also worth mentioning is the fact that here in Europe you will rarely if ever see a German car next to the road which is not at least 10 or even 15 years old but you will always see cars from Asian manufacturers such as Kia, Toyota, Daihatsu, Nissan and Hyundai and I've seen quite a few which were definitely from the last 2 or 3 generations so I am not so sure where this perception of Toyota being a topnotch brand comes from.
RustygamerX Any business that focuses on strictly profit and not the satisfaction of their customers don’t deserve their patronage! You pay that much for luxury and performance, but they leave out reliability, with cheaply made parts, basically this is a slap in the face for loyal customers who deserve better than that! Even the host would agree.
They started fading around ‘98... you could see it coming. Drove them for years, stopped in ‘98. One family owns every dealership across the center of my state and BMW will not allow a second dealership in the area... Horrible dealership experience, lying service managers, rarely had the lease contracted loaner car, didn’t want to tow the car from my driveway when it wouldn’t start. Not a dead battery, it was electronic problems. Because it “wasn’t on the road”. So I pushed it into the street and called them back. I laugh at idiots driving a car living of its glory years from 40 years ago.
I own a 2002 BMW 325i. I got the car at 80,000. I didn’t have to start real maintenance until 5 years after buying the car. The trick is to find a great mechanic and always buy OEM parts. Bad mechanics or mechanics that aren’t knowledgeable about BMWs will cause you to spend more. BMWs can last 300,000 miles. My car has overheated before and it is still rolling 6 years later. BMWs are great cars but you will pay more on repairs and labor compared to most brands. Buy your own parts!!! Don’t let some of these mechanics put cheap parts on your BMW!!
Bought an. E65 Alpina 2 years ago ended up spending $5000 and brakes tires supercharger rebuild coolant flush belts and hoses the first year I bought the vehicle but it was money well spent as a vehicle drives like a dream
💯 true. In the summer of 2018 i bought a used 2013 X5 with 94k miles.. my first ever SUV and it “looked” amazing and drove like a champ. The interior fit and finish was great. Unfortunately i didn’t have a pre-purchase inspection done. Within 8 LONG months i sunk nearly $2,500 into it for repairs (and that was with a extended bumper to bumper warranty). Leaking rear differential, frozen door lock (broke lock actuator) and front end suspension replacement. I was spiraling down a bad path... One day i was watching Scotty Kilmer about how BMW’s are empty $ pits especially over 50k miles and about 5 years old and BOOM, i sent him a message and he said “buy the LEXUS, you already know what a piece of crap the BMW is”. I couldn’t sell it privately and wound up trading it in in April 2019 for my one owner 2013 ES350 with only 30,009 miles on it ! Lexus (Toyota) are the most reliable and dependable cars/trucks in the world. It now has 41,500 miles and Ive done 2 synthetic oil changes and thats it ! Best car I’ve ever owned and this one is #20
Thanks for sharing and yes Lexus and reliability are synonymous so that was a great choice and you will likely have far fewer problems but with that said I have a 2009 E70 X5 diesel and I love it. I have owned it for about 8 years and it’s a champ. When things bresk, and there have been a few, they do get pricey. I still value the driving experience over all else. Only exception is the 335 I owned and that car was a true disaster
@@ECPP great to hear... Undeniably BMW’s drive fantastic, very sporty. My ES350 is a luxury straight liner which is fine by me but TBH i do miss something more sporty... I love the IS350 and that would be a terrific luxury/sport car. You do sacrifice interior room especially the back seat as well as trunk space.... Ive had my share of sports cars: 1986 Toyota MR2 5 speed (my first new car ever at ripe age of 22); 1996 Mustang GT 5 speed manual (bought new); 1992 Acura NSX 5 speed manual (bought used in 2006); 2006 Volvo S60R 6 speed manual (bought used in 2008). My plan is too get a C5 Z06 or C6 Grand Sport when i get closer to retirement in 5 years ! Need something exciting to drive, My ES350 is so luxurious but lacks that sports car THRILL !!
Lexus sure is reliable but that is I sure will get a lexus when I am bored or don’t want a sport car ( when is am old like 60 year old ) but best to buy a Lexus Is use so they many opción. For BMW you need to buy it new
@@rahimi4762 what world you living in ? 🤦♂️Acura and Genesis are the only 2 that comes close to Lexus in terms of reliability and dependable. The others don’t even come close
I bought my 2007 328 new. Inline 6. I only have 75,000k , not a daily driver. The only thing that has been replaced was rear brakes last summer. Basically $600 in 14 years other than oil changes. Still on the original battery!! Knock on wood.......
I just got my second BMW 3 series. My first car my parents got me in high school was a BMW 3 series. Now I’m in my 20’s & decided to get rid of my mustang & recently got a newer 3 series with low miles, only one owner previous who bought it as a certified BMW that was only serviced at the dealer. Thankfully it’s still under factory warranty & I got extended warranty & gap. BMW’s can last you if you properly take care of them & stay up on the maintenance. My husband is helping me add some after market items to it now such as carbon fiber details & etc. I love love my BMW. Definitely a BMW lover.
Speaking nothing but facts! I got a 2004 E53 (102k miles) and she’s SOLID as a rock! No issues at all (window regulator went out at 101k miles but that wasn’t an issue). I’m starting to change the parts now to make sure she’s good for many years to come. Preventive maintenance I like doing. They’re excellent cars, they just require more attentive care. Personally I always recommend others to go for the older models of BMW. Less technology crap in them and not so much plastic parts compared to the newer models these days.
To be fair to my local BMW dealership they take the aged cars and sift the problems direct to auction, and refurbish those that can be reliably run by a customer who might come back and buy again and again.
would never buy a new car, but never an old one either. i usually like to wait a couple of years for the car to depreciate a bit, then go out and buy the car at a significant discount, and not too many miles usually .
I have 10 years bmw for an year. Didnt spend a penny on it... dont know why ppl are against them... maybe they are expensive to keep in US... its easy to own a beamers here un Europe.. quality better here maybe
Main thing is the quality... i think cars made in germany which are supplied in europe are of better quality.. it would be good to hear from someone owning a bmw assembled in germany in USA
@@salehnawaz7233 that's true. I own m4 and interior quality is nice! German cars interior can least for very long time. Compared to jdm cars. Where interior, buttons, can wear our fast
My E39 1998 spent 22 years of its life in europe... It has small problems that can be fixed easlly and cheaplly... The german cars in the usa are trash
@@spruceguitar last women that owned my e90 stripped almost all of the bolts on the car and got rid of it cuz they thought the transmission was going out but they just never changed the tranny oil or the mechatronic sleeves or the solenoids lol
@@The252000 I just changed the mechatronic sleeve that was leaking on my e92 and damn she shifts so much better now. I could tell the gears were slipping when punching it
@@ahyup214 dude when my car would downshift from second to first gear it felt as if someone hit u from the back the car would lurch so hard especially when the transmission was warmed up. thing is tho i lost my manual mode a while ago and even rewired some wires that commonly go out on the gear shifter still didn’t bring my manual mode back. ordered a whole new gear shifter with new wires and everything still didn’t bring back my manual mode. if u have any suggestions on what it might be bro let me know this shit has me stressed out lol
Only a Fool will put up with this, that’s not what Real Men do, they get rid of Junk and don’t come back, only a dummy like his Pockets empty out like a Dump Truck
I can't really agree with this. Doing your research and finding a used one that's had the repairs done and common problems fixed isn't a bad thing. With a new one you are still losing a lot of money with depreciation and you have to pay for full insurance if you haven't paid it off yet. I think a proper used one is a much better choice, if a person buys a bad one due to no research then it's somewhat their fault too.
yes this ! i just told someone this in the comments, do your research and ask the dealership questions that refer to what the car main problems are and when did they get the repaired ect.
SIMPLE TRUTH IS,..... IF YOU ARE GOING FOR THE OLD ONES,.... ENSURE YOU STAY AWAY FROM THE M SERIES, TURBO, 4CYLINDER, V8. STAY ON THE NATURALLY ASPIRATED INLINE 6 (PREFERABLY M54 OR N52 ENGINES) ONCE YOU GET IT, CHECK ALL PIPES, COOLANT, TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE FLUIDS,..... REPLACE THE NECESSARY AND YOU ARE GOOD. YOU DONT HAVE TO HAVE 500HP
Not exactly true, if the car has been fully maintained complete service history & service inspection, I have never had a problem using these guidelines. But as they say buyer beware.
Where can one find a "properly maintenanced" BMW?. Coming off a lease, maybe? Their 100k mile time bomb setting can not be defused. "Proper maintenance" still does not negate their built in issues. Can't get around plastic's shelf-life in the hostile environment of an engine bay either! $$$$
It is absolutely true. This video is right on the money. The BMW 535i Twin Turbo I had was nothing but headache for me. Water pump, transmission gasket and fuel sensor all went dead on me with less than 35K miles on the car. I bought my car new and maintained it regularly. But, none of those items are covered by regular maintenance. That BMW was the last European car I had and I stayed away from BMW and all European cars ever since.
I have 2010 tuned S4 purchase in 2014 with low miles and I just had the first unschedule repair now having a tiny leak in an intercooler. The coolant would be topped up once a year with the oil change so not a big deal. I had Audi change both intercoolers and do full carbon cleaning.
This guy deserves a lot of subscribers hopefully you get there because the info you giving us is so useful and you save people a lot of money and give them a peace of mind to know what to feel and do about buying cars because some people feel like they want it they love it but worry about problems and you give the answers I love these cars too but listening to you is making me step away
I got a 2011 series 3 40k miles I’m the 2nd owner. The owner is an enthusiast & kept it in tip top shape. Serviced & well maintained. I’m an enthusiast myself & have read about the major & minor issues to look for. My husband is also a mechanic. So getting this vehicle in his opinion is better for me & as long as I keep an eye out for it. But you are right, but most car casa have the same engineered time in order to make money.
thats the best year of the 3 series. The best steering, super reliable, and best looking LCI bodywork that still looks good today, you can even flash the 330i BMW ECU tune onto it FOR FREE and it really wakes up the car, you don't have to add the 3 stage intake manifold and you still get close to 330i power with better reliablity.
I agree with the overall premise that bmws are expensive to maintain and shouldn’t be owned by those who don’t want to or can’t pay the cost, but idk if financing new is any better than buying used. You take out a 5 year loan on a brand new bmw and you’re going to have some repair costs anyway.
If you know what your doing, not a problem at all. The ultimate driving machine BMW. Sign: AutoEngineer, week end technician. And yes" do your homework. Love my 2010 328i E92 straight 6, no turbo. M sport pak. Leather, power everything, wide tires, rims, runs beautiful, never had any problems. Runs great, because I have never taken my car to a mechanic or will I, don't trust them. No leaks, never had'um, never will. That system was redesigned by me. Thanks great show!
I’ve got a 1996 318ti that has been an awesome car. I’m the second owner, purchased with 64K and now at 135K. Needs valve cover gasket but really is a solid second car. Nothing major was ever needed. Did have to replace the radio but now it has Bluetooth etc.
Bought a 2011 328i xdrive back in 2016. The car is solid. The previous owner took good care of the car. The part cost is not bad if you no where to by and how to buy. Only issue is the oil leak but repair cost is not too bad.
I have 2011 e92 lci / 330i msport. Silver , red Dakota seats, big screen navi, sunroof, 19" 313. I Love it. I have downloaded full spare parts oem numbers and this makes it easy for me to get cheaper and best parts everytime.
Loved the video. I bought a 79 320i when i was 18 and drove it across country many years ago and have been hooked ever since. Recently got ahold of a 99 e39 and that thing is a beast. I think it really is possible to have a love affair with a car. Peace ✌
I live in Germany... I am eighty years old... Since I was 30 years old, I have bought only executive BMW cars.... I don't how they call that in the USA... In Germany, BMW salesmen sell their cars after six or ten months of use... Those cars have between 10 and 15 thousand miles... And you get 50% of their price plus a four-year warranty... A little bit of luck. The following happened to me.... I went to BMW to my mechanic... There, I saw a 1924 BMW in the showroom for 115 thousand Euros... I said to myself: Keep dreaming mate... Then I went to the used cars showroom where I saw the same car for 42 thousand Euros... What...???? I asked for the car keys and for a driving test from Frankfurt-Wiesbaden and back... Seventy kilometers round trip... When I turned on the car, it had only 4.000 km of use... I almost fell off my seat.... The technology got me dizzy... Really difficult to explain all of it... When I came back from the test drive, I asked all kinds of questions as to the reason for the price and the amount of kilometers in that car.... The salesperson did not explain too much about it anything... So I bought it and went on a two-month vacation through France, Portugal and Spain... Came back a week ago... That was the best adventure I have ever had in life... The only that car is missing is a bathroom... Best experience in my life... Why such a low price...??? I will find out in the next five years....
My parents bought a brand new beuatiful red 325i convertible back in 1988. It was driven daily and besides regular maintenance it was absolutely trouble free about 15 years. It was sold to some friends who drove it for about another 5 years before having to do some major maintenance but after that it ran great right up to 2015 when they finally sold it to a BMW enthusiast who said he couldn't believe how well the car looked and drove being it was 25+ years old. Definitely some wear and tear but everything worked. In my opinion the 80s and 90s is when BMW cared about reliability.
I agree. Mine was a brand new 325 4 door sedan. I enjoyed driving it, more than fixing it. It was declared their best machine then. Simpler cars compared to today's. I held on for 10 yrs & 100k before calling it quits!
I wish my dad knew all these things, my dad owning a used BMW taught me a lot things. Maintaining the car is just a pain, it does drive like a dream but I don't think it's worth it.
You’re right about everything. Such wealth of knowledge. Guys are asking $40k for M3 E46. I remembered my 2000 E46 base. After couple years, I traded it in for $8500 which was like a rebate for repairs and excessive gas consumption. It got so bad at one point I was scared to take it out and opted to ride my new bicycle to get groceries. My $20k purchase price dwindled down to $0. Wish I’d bought the M3 version so I could recoup $40k.
Had a 2011 BMW 328i convertible Straight In-line 6 naturally aspirated (no turbo), which was very low maintenance. Unfortunately an 18 year old high school girl ran a stop 🛑 sign and totaled the car, but another reason to buy, is the BMW safety features saved our lives lives, air bags worked perfectly and we walked away ok. I’m replacing it with a 2018 430i xdrive convertible with only 20k miles. Read the car computer codes, no permanent error. The B48 engines are still current and significantly better than the horrible N20. The gas mileage is amazing. My plan is to take it to a local dealer for the final serive before the warranty is up, and they will fix everything. Then service only at local BMW independent mechanic. If you plan on keeping a BMW, use Liqui Moly to clean injectors and help oil. I do agree never buy BMW with older N series engines or over 50k miles, unless non turbo.
Agreed. I had a " newer" 2015 335i, N55. Initially, with warranty. Loved it. Then, coolant line issues and I got rid of it. Prior to that, an M3, 2013. Again, various leaks. Point well made and people should heed your advice.
@@jshifty9618 Yes, I did finance it. However, when I purchased it, it still had factory warranty left on it. Based upon my mileage, there was about a year's left. When the warranty wore out I got nervous and was a decisive factor in trading it in, after one of the BMW's characteristic water leaks happened. A coolant hose burst and was easily replaceable. I enjoyed the car but became nervous once little things started occurring
@@thomashelm6931 i really appreciate you taking the time and responding, i’m looking to buy one i see maintenance is issues but if i can do it myself would you still recommend getting it ? ofc if it’s out my range i’ll go to a mechanic. also this is after asking the dealership the main question like when was the last time the timing chain and high pressure fuel pumps changed (supposedly the n63 worst engine problems.)
@@jshifty9618 it's very subjective depending on your mechanical aptitudes. Mark, our host on exotic car play place, had a 335i with the n54 engine. It was a real headache in the benefits where nothing compared to the weekly issue of something going wrong. And he fixed the problems himself. But he ended up selling the car. As always, a thorough pre-purchase inspection, But I would look at any BMW with the potential of issues down the road.
@@thomashelm6931 very understandable and again i appreciate your wise words. i’ve seen ways on youtube to help prevent som problem with a couple mods to help keep the engine a bit cooler than usual, i’m in maryland so it doesn’t really get that hot mostly rain. they also have a 14,15 model of the same car so if the 11 isn’t up to date i’ll more then likely get a newer model or a completely different model which i don’t want to have to do unless it’s better for me down the line.
I have 2012 320d F30, and only things which are replaced are brake pads, brake discs and oils + filters. 212 000km behind and still going strong. This particular car is equipped with bad reputation engine N47, but timing chain isn't changed yet. So it's not every bmw that needs tons of money to put into repairs but I can understand there can be plenty of those also. My engine bay is also super clean, no leaks at all. And this is 9years old with +200tkm. Now fingers crossed that this same road will continue without huge repairs :D
Bought a 22 year old 7-Series about a month ago...parts show up here every week, just waiting for the weather to break to get busy in the garage and dig in... Only a problem if you can't do the work yourself. Bring the pain, I say...
I bought an e46 325i stick for $3500 from a bmw mechanic 2 days ago. Best driving vehicle I've ever had. Not the quickest thing, but man does it stick to the road. That manual transmission shifts like butter.
You are exactly right sir, I had all those problems with e60 535i. it is as if there are timers on those parts, it is really shame on BMW, they don't care about customer satisfaction.
I just bought a 2021 Z4 with 11,000 miles at 35% off sticker price-perfect condition-from a dealer. I purchased a 5-yr/60,000 extended warranty that covers everything (minus typical wear items like tires/brakes/maintenance) and includes all labor for $3,000. This sounds like a lot but after watching this video, that could be 1 or 2 repairs. Now, I am very happy that I purchased it. I also plan on using an independent shop for wear items and routine maintenance to save some $$ there.
I am a real enthusiast, and I prefer them older. I also do all the work myself/maintenance. Not a problem for me no matter what I can handle it for the stick shifts.
Get a ten years Peugeot then! Lucky if you're able to reach home from the place you get it! Got your point. All the old cars have some bids and bobs. Great video my friend 👍
Africa is full of Peugeot 505s, 504s and even 404s that have been running forever, because they are built like tanks and bulletproof. Newer Peugeots aren't quite as well-made, bu I'd take a used Peugeot over a used BMW any day in terms of reliability and mechanical soundness. And many of them, like the 306 or 205gti are actually better to drive than most BMWs also.
I got my 2013 3 Series F30 328i for $14k used and I can gladly say that I got lucky with it but not all BMW’s are exactly horrible. He is right when he says that they will be expensive but hey, if you really want it then you’ll be willing to keep up with the maintenance! Love the video, you got my support.
I own a 2010 e90 320d in manual. I am the second owner. The car has 320 000km / 198 800 miles on it. I have had zero issues. Zero! No mechanical issues at all. So far I've replaced one angel eye and serviced it as BMW recommends. Thats it. Still pulls strong and ridiculously fuel efficient. 600 miles + on a tank.
I bought my 2011 335i Msport when it was 2-3 years old (19,000 miles) as a CPO. $3000-5000 worth of work was done to it under warranty before it expired. Still have it today, but there’s only 75,000 miles on it. I get asked constantly by people about the expense of keeping it on the road. If you love the car, you’ll spend the dollars to fix it. If it’s just something to get you to and from, you do NOT want to own an older bmw. I have replaced everything he outlined are famous problems (oil leaks, coolant leaks galore). Good video, very good information for people who haven’t owned a BMW.
Well. I bought my F20 from 2018. Only ran 51000km. That is practically new. And it had one owner before me. And cause it was secondhand, the price was quite good.
@@sasothestrategizer some people started to complain he kept repeating himself too much with several similar videos so apparently he had to change his tone to keep getting views and what better way to get more views than spitting some truth?
Had a 2000 323i bought used in '06 and it gave me no problems for 7 years but it wasn't driven in winter by me. I will never by one anymore just because of the same reasons you mentioned.
Best two cars I have ever owned were. 1. E39 540I... What a beast. But my bank account was always empty 😕 2. E90 335D.... damn what a monster! Bank account was deep in the red zone 🤑 I don't miss either car BUT damn for the 7 days they were not in the garage they were a dream to drive ha ha
I get it but honestly my 2006 x3 has been a dream. I’ve had domestics and other standard foreign cars I spent way more on repairs because something would break every 6 months. I went almost 3 years without a single repair on the x3. Yes bmws are more costly to repair and maintain. Learn to do some stuff yourself and find a good indie import mechanic. Never go to the Stealership out of warranty. They will rape you. I had a oil leak back in the day and they tried to charge $2100 for the oil pan. Luckily I had already inspected that and it had no visible leaks after cleaning with brake cleaner. Took it to a indie mechanic and it ended up just being the oil filter housing. Just bought a 2011 x5 35d too.
The dealership manager looking from the inside at our host making a video and thinking "Great, he's advertising our cars!" :)
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@@ECPP DONT BUY BMW , PERIOD
@@exoticcarsplayplace4003 ..I have A GT 535I Xdrive BMW GT..I notice U guys haven’t done a Vid On the GT series.
If you buy a used BMW you can go to independent mechanic for 50% cost of the dealer.
Brave man: after watching this video, I'm still buying an used 2 series coupé. It's just so stunning I can't get over it... Wish me luck 😌
i own a 2016 bmw 228 and it's the best car i ever had
@@benwox1548 whats the mil?
@@alduindovah656 i'm at 60k km ( idk in miles)
Dude don’t listen to this dude. It’s an opinion. Ignore his words
Me too
This could be one of the most depressing videos that I’ve watched in a decade
I am have been drooling and dreaming about 5series/F10. This clip killed my dreams.
@@sunshine8556 BMWs are the types of cars that one leases for the warranty. Its not worth owning unless you really want it but expect costly repairs later on. I have a 2012 328i with 90k miles and its in the dealership for emission repairs and coolant leak. They told me the estimate for parts and labor is around 4.8k. Its pretty depressing to tell you the truth.
The truth is sometimes bitter. I was so excited to buy a used BMW 750 li xdrive but this guy’s videos changed my mind, and though I truly thank him for all the info, I’m not happy that I will never buy it. I’m really not happy
@@Zai-A I bought a 2004 M3. Luckily it’s in good shape. The first Owner really took good care of It and all of its maintenance. Because I’m not nice under the hood I would not recommend buying once either. They’re expensive toys
@@jeffreywashington5461 that’s good. Enjoy it. All the best. 👍
Like Scotty said: " The best BMW is the one your neighbor owns."
LOL
Lmao
Lol
Wouldn't own one even if I won it on the Prize is Right
@@ed4253 smh.
I’m just got say I’m glad he keeps stressing the fact that it’s okay if you’re a true enthusiast.
It's then, all her issues make any sense?
Best BMW to owed is a 3 years old one. Buy the extended warranty til 6 years and start listing it for sale at the end of the 5th year.
Truth. 3yr lease returns that are CPO, you can extend the CPO warranty additional years. Worth it.
-30 and this man outside talking to us . Hats off to you
Thanks and for sure, it is really cold
You are right, Mark seems like a nice and genuine guy. He always replies to.my comments and in a very nice way.
@@ECPP I bet. you can keep your hat 🎩 on mate.
Mark, I’m a car enthusiast like yourself.... I have a 2007 M6 also and love my convertible, I only have 45,000 miles. And stored in garage like your 06 m5 and lambo!! I also have 06 Gto and 2010 ZO6. Your knowledge is on point, especially with E60 m5. I have a question what oil do you use in your m5? I personally agree that the 10-60 oil is to thick for that motor since the tolerance is so tight on that v10 f1.
He's a robot
You got me looking at both of my kids in the drive way...02 e46 wagon 06 e61 wagon like you better not start TRIPPIN
Well, there goes my thought of buying a BMW for the first time! It's not like I haven't heard it before, but it's nice to be reminded just as I'm researching cars! The car reviews all describe looks, comfort, and driving pleasure. Never anything about reliability and cost to repair!
buy a lease return 3yr old one that is certified pro-owned so you have that extended factory warranty, it's piece of mind
@@extraglutenplz3758 hey how can you go about this, is this just like financing the car ?and returning it within a agreed time frame ? and make payments regularly like as if it’s financed? (this was after i did a lil research)
@@jshifty9618 i did EXACTLY what the person above you posted. Found a 2019 with 20k miles and still have 2 years on warranty. Feel very secure with just putting at least 2-3 thousand aside a year for maintenance. Absolutely love my car
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Who else is watching this while already owning a BMW? lol
I am...😊
He's right, I've spent 3000 dollars in three years, this car is the DEVIL
@keithdupree4978, true, but there's something you can't deny: you can't stop loving it.
@@keithdupree4978🤣🤣
@keithdupree4978 that's not even that much.. not sure what you expected with a German premium car..
10 minutes into this video, I remembered a quote from a police officer saying stolen BMW's are worth 10 times more in parts. Boy, does that ring true! Thanks for a great vid.
Actually Hondas and Toyotas are stolen more due to "value as parts" than any other make.
@@rschneid1996 Makes you wonder what price Lexus parts? Thanks
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Basically lease and dump or stick to analog, manual, naturally aspirated, inline 6s. It's was called the golden era for a reason.
Like 328ci e46
@@MElekiaZ or like 630i E63
I think the whole way of thinking has to change, Basically once about every 10 years or 100K miles, all modern BMWs require a major overhaul like an aircraft. All the gaskets, seals, water pump, and many other parts should be replaced/upgraded all in one go. BMW will never tell you to do that as they want the car junked.
Unfortunately unlike aircraft used prices do not properly reflect what work has been done.
Attempting to only fix the problem at hand at the time is not the way to go as everything is engineered to fail at about the same time.
Worst company make cheap cars in China sell it for lot money timming chain it's worst turbos oil lesks
I like the idea of an airplane mindset. I treat my BMWs like you suggest. I also see owners not fixing “minor” engine oil leaks in an N54 with disastrous outcome. Don’t own any German car unless you have the money to fix it when problems occur.
Wow.
At least the Italian cars have flare! A German car should not require so much attention to keep rolling. BMW cars use to have engineering geniuses designing them! Then the profit bug infested them. That became their new ideology. I miss those days.
The 70 K drop in value gives me the money to fix my older BMW. When I buy new, I lose 70k with the same car I paid 100k for a car now worth 30k. And no money to fix it.
Poetry
Spot on 👍. 😄
100%
Yep. True. Sticker price for my m4 was 74k. Plus taxes etc. In 2015 new, In 2019 I paid 43k for it. So much car for that price
To me it's largely about the specific car you put eyes on buying. From my experience a luxury car that looks good / has been taken care of i.e. has been to the dealer for regular service & especially warranty repairs, is often GTG for a long time in the out-years. Service history is key. Yeah it's a gamble, but more often than not I've come out ahead on that gamble vs the following:
What is more of a certainly vs a gamble is buying one of these cars new. You WILL pay a king's ransom on taxes/registration & you WILL lose your @ss on depreciation. Plus you likely will be spending a fair amount of time & money at the dealer for routine service & warranty work.
The other plus to buying one of these type cars used is if you don't end up liking it you can often get out from under it for very close to what you paid for it. This is even more true in cases where you purchased your ride tax-free via a private party buy.
I love it when people buy or lease new though as if not for new buyers & leases I wouldn't be able to get fine automobiles for a fraction of the cost.
I bought a 2012 328i for 3k, spent about 6k in repairs paint job, tires, seals, gaskets, headlights and so on, ever since then the car runs perfect. I been enjoying this thing for 4 years just replacing oil, filters and spark plugs. It comes out to about $3200 not including insurance a year in 4.5 years of ownership including the purchase price. On the other hand my new car costs me on average $11,000 a year including maintenance and car payments! So do the math and see what works for you. I personally prefer to buy two used cars, maintain them and if one breaks, I drive the other one and fix it myself as needed.
Same thing I'm doing. Just bought a 2011 BMW 528i yesterday and I have a 2008 Acura mdx that ill drive in case the BMW breaks down. Although it has a good Carfax and a 2-year wrap around warranty, I'm still going to prepare for the worst. It has 92k miles.
@@robertbrowne4431 You still got a lot of life in that vehicle, most of my cars last more than 300k miles, just make sure you don’t miss maintenance and you can make it last a long time.
I bought a 4 year old 328xi(2010) the guy gave all the paperwork he had taken the car to the dealership for repairs (lots of money) as of right now I have spent $750 only in repairs plus maintenance that I do myself. AMAZING CAR .
How did you get a 328i for 3200 bro
@@zhqg5202 auction
I had a 2005 BMW 335CI and I bought it used in 2006 and kept it until early 2016. Never any problems. It was a daily driver, but had only maybe 50K miles on it by 2016. I only did regular service maintenance on it. Car looked almost brand new still in 2016. It had the 6cyl inline engine and auto transmission. I kind of regret now trading it in. I did not trade it in for another BMW, they were just too expensive by 2016. I thought it was the best looking of any of the 3 series 2 door coups they ever made. Great video. Enjoy them very much. CHEERS.
For the prices they shouldn’t have price cutting. It’s a shame
That's my point too. You are already paying extra for a car, for their brand. But why are these premium brands more expensive in the first place? Because they supposedly offered better quality. Reliability is part of "better quality".
I will not buy any of these so called premium brands BMW, Audi, Merc.
These brands ares now outright thieves and criminals. Why should they give me cheaper parts in my car if I have already paid twice as much for the car when it's new?!
All true. I do all repairs on my 1988 325is and 2000 528it myself. Not always easy but at least these cars don't require a computer science degree to deal with bmw's lousy software.
Just bought an '09 M6 and your input really helped me know what to look for, what to ask about, weigh pros and cons, etc. Now I'm hooked on the content. Thank you for this channel. Keep it coming!
Thanks
Brutally honest!!! That's why I keep following you and your channel.
Thanks for this amazing in depth Bmw knowledge and sharing 👍👍👍
Thank you so much for supporting
I would definitely buy a car from this gentleman. His knowledge and honesty jump off the video screen. There actually are HONEST car salesmen, even though they are few .. and far between.
Thank you very very much.
He's not a car salesman, just an enthusiast.
i used to be that honest car salesman got tired of working 12 hours a day! I once told a customer not to buy a car cause i saw on the carfax the airbag had gone off! she appreciated the honesty and came back a week later to buy a different car. My boss was out back using whiteout on the carfax!
He just wants you to buy/lease a new vehicle
@@ThomasMark-zw3nw You're really smart....he doesn't sell cars...he's just a wealthy enthusiast with a Lambo, a Porsche, Jaguar F-Type, a beautiful home, and other toys.
I learned this lesson the hard way. Never again will I purchase another BMW especially an older model.
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May I ask you which older bmw it was?
And what went wrong?
@@thelegendaryredx7710 1995 325i, I had all types of problems from the interior, the factory radio wasn't working and the front grill wasn't the most secure. My main issue was the transmission.
@@djsound-nice7637 I don’t understand perhaps your car was mistreated by the previous owner but those Inline 6 engines are pretty much bulletproof especially with a manual trans. Grills yeah they’ve been a problem even for later models but there’s ways to get around it. As for the radio it could’ve been a blown out fuse or just stopped working due to old age either way I’m sorry for your experience and hope it doesn’t completely steer you away from bimmers
This is so true...it's like having a migraine and a headache
I rotate my daily driving between my 2002 BMW 325ci and my 2008 BMW 335i. I have spent alot of money on both of them but still love them both. The e46 has 126k on it and the e90 135k. When I bought my 335i I purchased it for 8200.00 at the time and then ended up spending the same amount to get her in good shape! To date now I have about 20,000.00 total invested in her but she runs great and is super fast with that n54. My best 0-60 is 3.425 seconds with the mods I've done.
My 2004 E53 is a blast to drive bro. I love it so much. She got 102k miles and it’s amazing. I love old school BMW’s and plan on buying a 325ci next. Any issues or concerns I need to know about them?
@@trustyoungpierre9959 I had a coupe. Not a convertible just for reference. The coolant expansion tanks are known to crack and need replacement. Also sometimes the radiator also but you can get an aftermarket one for less than 100.00. Pulley set. Coil springs and shocks/stuts after 100k miles. That's about it for the most common things that need replacement after 100k if not done already. There is one other thing to check and that's to look for any cracks in the rear subframe. Look it up and you'll see what I mean. Usually it's only happening on cars that have been driven hard alot like some M3s but can happen on any of them when pushed too hard for too long. Oh and expect the pillars inside from front to back to have the cloth material falling off. They are notorious for that. I did have to do spark plugs and a valve cover gasket also. Look for oil leaks. Oil pan also as it's not a cheap or quick job to replace as the front subframe must be dropped if I recall correctly. The M54 engines are reliable when treated properly but are known to use some oil too. May have to top it off occasionally. The M52 and M52TU didn't need as much topping off if any. Hopefully I havent scared you away from them too badly. I love a good e46. Any more questions feel free to ask.
@@warmachine_1396 nah you haven’t scared me at all. Sides ALL cars need maintenance like BMW’s. I got a couple good cheap independent mechanics who specialize in BMW’s here in Texas and I work on them myself sometimes. After all, you take good care of her and she’ll take good care of you. I was looking at a convertible one but I also wanted to know is there any mechanical issues between the coupe//convertible? Or are they both the same?
@@trustyoungpierre9959 that I couldn't tell you. I have no experience with the convertibles. My coupe didn't even have a sunroof which was a rare thing. Parts for the e46s are cheap they days really for the most part. I usually use FCP Euro for parts. Everything they sell comes with a lifetime warranty. A couple other places for parts are ECS tuning and Pelican Parts. I'd like to have a convertible myself someday. I almost ended up with a Z3 with low miles recently but someone beat me to it. Was Oxford Green I think with 2 tone interior. Green and beige. Manual transmission.
The ultimate driving machine that has class of it's own, your brutality honest, old BMW is only for car enthusiasts 🤗🤗🤗😘😘
Thats why you buy low mileage CPO cars off lease, the good ones, with B58.
Totally agree
How much is considered as low milage please help?
@@kavindumalshan9379 Depends on the car, I purchased a 2020 BMW 340i xDrive with ~21000km on the odometer with BMW Premium Selection warranty and I could have purchased a similar car with less options and less driven kilometers but I find it suspicious when a car is ~1,5 years old and has only driven 6000km which would indicate that those kilometers are mostly from city traffic whereas the one I bought logically has more highway kilometers.
We have at least 9 BMW rides between Asia and In the US. Never had any major issues beside recalls and 4 of our Diesels are running like a dream even after 110+k miles...Love them all!
They do make awesome diesel engines for sure! I love mine
I ove the BMW but would never own one
I love my m5 and many M cars but there are some I would never buy again
My previous 535i F10.....was a wallet buster
Mike here in Australia 🇭🇲 it's break my wallet
In resumen, rich men toys 😂😂😂😂😂 basically Scotty kilmer slogan endless money pits 😂😂😂😂😂 thank you so much for so important information in the automobile industry
Scotty is 70 years old who in the hell takes mechanical advice from him.
@@MrRepsMrReps Yeah what most people don't seem to understand is the fact that when someone visits Scotty instead of the dealership it already suggests that he or she purchased a shoddy car in the first place and this can apply to any brand, even his endorsed Toyota brand of which I have seen a handful of videos of his also saying that Toyota's are a collection of cheap ass plastic.
What's also worth mentioning is the fact that here in Europe you will rarely if ever see a German car next to the road which is not at least 10 or even 15 years old but you will always see cars from Asian manufacturers such as Kia, Toyota, Daihatsu, Nissan and Hyundai and I've seen quite a few which were definitely from the last 2 or 3 generations so I am not so sure where this perception of Toyota being a topnotch brand comes from.
This video should have been called “15 reasons why BMW should have gone out of business”!🙄
What y would it have to go out of business ??? 🤔
RustygamerX Any business that focuses on strictly profit and not the satisfaction of their customers don’t deserve their patronage! You pay that much for luxury and performance, but they leave out reliability, with cheaply made parts, basically this is a slap in the face for loyal customers who deserve better than that! Even the host would agree.
@@marlonwebber4952 what do U mean cheap parts the cars are very well made and they r very durable especially the 7 series
They started fading around ‘98... you could see it coming. Drove them for years, stopped in ‘98. One family owns every dealership across the center of my state and BMW will not allow a second dealership in the area... Horrible dealership experience, lying service managers, rarely had the lease contracted loaner car, didn’t want to tow the car from my driveway when it wouldn’t start. Not a dead battery, it was electronic problems. Because it “wasn’t on the road”. So I pushed it into the street and called them back. I laugh at idiots driving a car living of its glory years from 40 years ago.
I own a 2002 BMW 325i. I got the car at 80,000. I didn’t have to start real maintenance until 5 years after buying the car. The trick is to find a great mechanic and always buy OEM parts. Bad mechanics or mechanics that aren’t knowledgeable about BMWs will cause you to spend more. BMWs can last 300,000 miles. My car has overheated before and it is still rolling 6 years later. BMWs are great cars but you will pay more on repairs and labor compared to most brands. Buy your own parts!!! Don’t let some of these mechanics put cheap parts on your BMW!!
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Bought an. E65 Alpina 2 years ago ended up spending $5000 and brakes tires supercharger rebuild coolant flush belts and hoses the first year I bought the vehicle but it was money well spent as a vehicle drives like a dream
Hats off to you for telling people about these cars when you sell them in your show room.
💯 true. In the summer of 2018 i bought a used 2013 X5 with 94k miles.. my first ever SUV and it “looked” amazing and drove like a champ. The interior fit and finish was great. Unfortunately i didn’t have a pre-purchase inspection done. Within 8 LONG months i sunk nearly $2,500 into it for repairs (and that was with a extended bumper to bumper warranty). Leaking rear differential, frozen door lock (broke lock actuator) and front end suspension replacement. I was spiraling down a bad path... One day i was watching Scotty Kilmer about how BMW’s are empty $ pits especially over 50k miles and about 5 years old and BOOM, i sent him a message and he said “buy the LEXUS, you already know what a piece of crap the BMW is”. I couldn’t sell it privately and wound up trading it in in April 2019 for my one owner 2013 ES350 with only 30,009 miles on it ! Lexus (Toyota) are the most reliable and dependable cars/trucks in the world. It now has 41,500 miles and Ive done 2 synthetic oil changes and thats it ! Best car I’ve ever owned and this one is #20
Thanks for sharing and yes Lexus and reliability are synonymous so that was a great choice and you will likely have far fewer problems but with that said I have a 2009 E70 X5 diesel and I love it. I have owned it for about 8 years and it’s a champ. When things bresk, and there have been a few, they do get pricey. I still value the driving experience over all else. Only exception is the 335 I owned and that car was a true disaster
@@ECPP great to hear... Undeniably BMW’s drive fantastic, very sporty. My ES350 is a luxury straight liner which is fine by me but TBH i do miss something more sporty... I love the IS350 and that would be a terrific luxury/sport car. You do sacrifice interior room especially the back seat as well as trunk space.... Ive had my share of sports cars: 1986 Toyota MR2 5 speed (my first new car ever at ripe age of 22); 1996 Mustang GT 5 speed manual (bought new); 1992 Acura NSX 5 speed manual (bought used in 2006); 2006 Volvo S60R 6 speed manual (bought used in 2008). My plan is too get a C5 Z06 or C6 Grand Sport when i get closer to retirement in 5 years ! Need something exciting to drive, My ES350 is so luxurious but lacks that sports car THRILL !!
Lexus sure is reliable but that is I sure will get a lexus when I am bored or don’t want a sport car ( when is am old like 60 year old ) but best to buy a Lexus Is use so they many opción. For BMW you need to buy it new
Should of gotten an Acura, Volvo, Porsche, Genesis and Tesla all better than the Lexus and reliable
@@rahimi4762 what world you living in ? 🤦♂️Acura and Genesis are the only 2 that comes close to Lexus in terms of reliability and dependable. The others don’t even come close
I bought my 2007 328 new. Inline 6. I only have 75,000k , not a daily driver. The only thing that has been replaced was rear brakes last summer. Basically $600 in 14 years other than oil changes. Still on the original battery!! Knock on wood.......
My 07 328i got an engine swap recently, hopefully it’s done this week! 😅 $1700 for 43k mile engine
Nice to hear that. You definitely took care of the car and knew how to drive it like you should and it lasted!
@@MAK_SCO how many miles did the old engine have?
Mine 2007 had so many problems i parked it in a junk yard and came back .
You have been Blessed by the bimmer GODS
I just got my second BMW 3 series. My first car my parents got me in high school was a BMW 3 series. Now I’m in my 20’s & decided to get rid of my mustang & recently got a newer 3 series with low miles, only one owner previous who bought it as a certified BMW that was only serviced at the dealer. Thankfully it’s still under factory warranty & I got extended warranty & gap. BMW’s can last you if you properly take care of them & stay up on the maintenance. My husband is helping me add some after market items to it now such as carbon fiber details & etc. I love love my BMW. Definitely a BMW lover.
Speaking nothing but facts! I got a 2004 E53 (102k miles) and she’s SOLID as a rock! No issues at all (window regulator went out at 101k miles but that wasn’t an issue). I’m starting to change the parts now to make sure she’s good for many years to come. Preventive maintenance I like doing. They’re excellent cars, they just require more attentive care. Personally I always recommend others to go for the older models of BMW. Less technology crap in them and not so much plastic parts compared to the newer models these days.
To be fair to my local BMW dealership they take the aged cars and sift the problems direct to auction, and refurbish those that can be reliably run by a customer who might come back and buy again and again.
the best way is to buy used 3 or 4 years old car, it costs 60% of a new one while it is still almost new.
Especially a 2016 M235i or even 2017+ M240i !
@@bobespnza-la7030 are m235i actually reliable?
@@bilalkadri2797 they all make it seem like it! I have seen a lot of websites sayings the 2-series is one of the best in the line ups so farn
@@bobespnza-la7030 IMHO every BMW fits
I have an e36m3 and i have no complaints. I love it. Less electronics = less hassle. Parts are everywhere and cheap. Easier to work on
would never buy a new car, but never an old one either. i usually like to wait a couple of years for the car to depreciate a bit, then go out and buy the car at a significant discount, and not too many miles usually .
Me too. I like to get a car at 3 years old with around 30-32k miles on them.
You would buy a new car if you had sufficient spare cash 👍
I have 10 years bmw for an year. Didnt spend a penny on it... dont know why ppl are against them... maybe they are expensive to keep in US... its easy to own a beamers here un Europe.. quality better here maybe
I think problem is. People just don't care. As far keep it maintained, Every car has a weak point. Also there's a ton of BMWs out there.
Cause they are trash
Main thing is the quality... i think cars made in germany which are supplied in europe are of better quality.. it would be good to hear from someone owning a bmw assembled in germany in USA
@@salehnawaz7233 that's true. I own m4 and interior quality is nice! German cars interior can least for very long time. Compared to jdm cars. Where interior, buttons, can wear our fast
My E39 1998 spent 22 years of its life in europe... It has small problems that can be fixed easlly and cheaplly... The german cars in the usa are trash
I have 3 old BMWs (X5, M3, Z3M - all 10+ years old)for the price of one brand new Honda Accord. Love them. :)
Everyone can buy a BMW but only real man can keep them on the road. 😁
Some real women can too
@@spruceguitar last women that owned my e90 stripped almost all of the bolts on the car and got rid of it cuz they thought the transmission was going out but they just never changed the tranny oil or the mechatronic sleeves or the solenoids lol
@@The252000 I just changed the mechatronic sleeve that was leaking on my e92 and damn she shifts so much better now. I could tell the gears were slipping when punching it
@@ahyup214 dude when my car would downshift from second to first gear it felt as if someone hit u from the back the car would lurch so hard especially when the transmission was warmed up. thing is tho i lost my manual mode a while ago and even rewired some wires that commonly go out on the gear shifter still didn’t bring my manual mode back. ordered a whole new gear shifter with new wires and everything still didn’t bring back my manual mode. if u have any suggestions on what it might be bro let me know this shit has me stressed out lol
Only a Fool will put up with this, that’s not what Real Men do, they get rid of Junk and don’t come back, only a dummy like his Pockets empty out like a Dump Truck
Newer bmw's actually cost much more to maintain than the older models and thats because of the amount of technology these cars have now.
Doesn't help every electrical connector is a different shape. Just use one reliable design and stick with it.
Don’t listen to this guy he’s a tool.
We have a 2013 X5 35I and we love it. So far water pump and thermostats at 68,000 miles but other then that really good so far.
I can't really agree with this. Doing your research and finding a used one that's had the repairs done and common problems fixed isn't a bad thing. With a new one you are still losing a lot of money with depreciation and you have to pay for full insurance if you haven't paid it off yet. I think a proper used one is a much better choice, if a person buys a bad one due to no research then it's somewhat their fault too.
Nothing he said was refutable.
yes this ! i just told someone this in the comments, do your research and ask the dealership questions that refer to what the car main problems are and when did they get the repaired ect.
I have to agree with you there. I brought a 2008 328xi six years ago with 65,000 miles and it still runs like a Charm.
The only way to really enjoy a bmw you have to be a able to turn a wrench 🔧 with a decent scan tool and lots of cash to buy parts.
SIMPLE TRUTH IS,..... IF YOU ARE GOING FOR THE OLD ONES,.... ENSURE YOU STAY AWAY FROM THE M SERIES, TURBO, 4CYLINDER, V8. STAY ON THE NATURALLY ASPIRATED INLINE 6 (PREFERABLY M54 OR N52 ENGINES) ONCE YOU GET IT, CHECK ALL PIPES, COOLANT, TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE FLUIDS,..... REPLACE THE NECESSARY AND YOU ARE GOOD. YOU DONT HAVE TO HAVE 500HP
well said
Watching this while waiting for delivery on a BMW lol
I've been researching used ones for the last year. I want a 2014-2016 BMW 535i M-Sport. I test drove one last week and fell in love!!!
Not exactly true, if the car has been fully maintained complete service history & service inspection, I have never had a problem using these guidelines.
But as they say buyer beware.
Where can one find a "properly maintenanced" BMW?. Coming off a lease, maybe? Their 100k mile time bomb setting can not be defused.
"Proper maintenance" still does not negate their built in issues. Can't get around plastic's shelf-life in the hostile environment of an engine bay either! $$$$
@Lamarr Sutton Exactly. BMW was my 1st car. Brand new, at that! My 1st love. Then I grew up.
It is absolutely true. This video is right on the money. The BMW 535i Twin Turbo I had was nothing but headache for me. Water pump, transmission gasket and fuel sensor all went dead on me with less than 35K miles on the car. I bought my car new and maintained it regularly. But, none of those items are covered by regular maintenance. That BMW was the last European car I had and I stayed away from BMW and all European cars ever since.
Depreciation on a new one will wipe you out and much more painful then owning a used one. A 7 series drops from 135k to 40k in about 5 or 6 years.
I have 2010 tuned S4 purchase in 2014 with low miles and I just had the first unschedule repair now having a tiny leak in an intercooler. The coolant would be topped up once a year with the oil change so not a big deal. I had Audi change both intercoolers and do full carbon cleaning.
This guy deserves a lot of subscribers hopefully you get there because the info you giving us is so useful and you save people a lot of money and give them a peace of mind to know what to feel and do about buying cars because some people feel like they want it they love it but worry about problems and you give the answers I love these cars too but listening to you is making me step away
Thank you very much for the support
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I got a 2011 series 3 40k miles I’m the 2nd owner. The owner is an enthusiast & kept it in tip top shape. Serviced & well maintained. I’m an enthusiast myself & have read about the major & minor issues to look for. My husband is also a mechanic. So getting this vehicle in his opinion is better for me & as long as I keep an eye out for it. But you are right, but most car casa have the same engineered time in order to make money.
Nice
thats the best year of the 3 series. The best steering, super reliable, and best looking LCI bodywork that still looks good today, you can even flash the 330i BMW ECU tune onto it FOR FREE and it really wakes up the car, you don't have to add the 3 stage intake manifold and you still get close to 330i power with better reliablity.
Lexus only has like four models 😂. Less bullshit.
I agree with the overall premise that bmws are expensive to maintain and shouldn’t be owned by those who don’t want to or can’t pay the cost, but idk if financing new is any better than buying used. You take out a 5 year loan on a brand new bmw and you’re going to have some repair costs anyway.
I don’t take it up the a$$ lmao!! I do work on all of mine!! But like u said, it’s what I love!!! BMWs for life brother!!!!
100 percent. Great drivers brand
I agree with you very nice cars but I’m not fixing the damn things anymore paying at the dealership or fixing myself out of the question
just bought a 2016 228i with 60 000 km on it.. WIth 2 year warranty..... Its a manual. 2 door.... no regrets
Cheers
If you know what your doing, not a problem at all. The ultimate driving machine BMW. Sign: AutoEngineer, week end technician. And yes" do your homework. Love my 2010 328i E92 straight 6, no turbo. M sport pak. Leather, power everything, wide tires, rims, runs beautiful, never had any problems. Runs great, because I have never taken my car to a mechanic or will I, don't trust them. No leaks, never had'um, never will. That system was redesigned by me. Thanks great show!
I loved how he said BMW’s that don’t leak as I’m sitting in my E46 with a small coolant and vacuum leak
E46 is also a 15 yr old car. What do you want.
@@chrislim7976 e46 is 1998 my friend
I’ve got a 1996 318ti that has been an awesome car. I’m the second owner, purchased with 64K and now at 135K. Needs valve cover gasket but really is a solid second car. Nothing major was ever needed. Did have to replace the radio but now it has Bluetooth etc.
Bought a 2011 328i xdrive back in 2016. The car is solid. The previous owner took good care of the car. The part cost is not bad if you no where to by and how to buy. Only issue is the oil leak but repair cost is not too bad.
I bought a 2003 745li because of the technology and it's still ahead of its time and it still drives great just power steering hose and valve covers
Exactly
I have 2011 e92 lci / 330i msport.
Silver , red Dakota seats, big screen navi, sunroof, 19" 313. I Love it. I have downloaded full spare parts oem numbers and this makes it easy for me to get cheaper and best parts everytime.
Don’t by used, as I’m selling brand new ones. Lol
Loved the video. I bought a 79 320i when i was 18 and drove it across country many years ago and have been hooked ever since. Recently got ahold of a 99 e39 and that thing is a beast. I think it really is possible to have a love affair with a car. Peace ✌
Both great cars and awesome choices
I live in Germany...
I am eighty years old...
Since I was 30 years old, I have bought only executive BMW cars....
I don't how they call that in the USA...
In Germany, BMW salesmen sell their cars after six or ten months of use...
Those cars have between 10 and 15 thousand miles...
And you get 50% of their price plus a four-year warranty...
A little bit of luck. The following happened to me....
I went to BMW to my mechanic...
There, I saw a 1924 BMW in the showroom for 115 thousand Euros... I said to myself: Keep dreaming mate...
Then I went to the used cars showroom where I saw the same car for 42 thousand Euros... What...????
I asked for the car keys and for a driving test from Frankfurt-Wiesbaden and back... Seventy kilometers round trip...
When I turned on the car, it had only 4.000 km of use...
I almost fell off my seat....
The technology got me dizzy... Really difficult to explain all of it...
When I came back from the test drive, I asked all kinds of questions as to the reason for the price and the amount of kilometers in that car....
The salesperson did not explain too much about it anything...
So I bought it and went on a two-month vacation through France, Portugal and Spain...
Came back a week ago...
That was the best adventure I have ever had in life...
The only that car is missing is a bathroom...
Best experience in my life...
Why such a low price...??? I will find out in the next five years....
I believe the major issue is abuse, BMW is known for performance so people buy it and wear it out. Then it comes you to fix it.
True say
My parents bought a brand new beuatiful red 325i convertible back in 1988. It was driven daily and besides regular maintenance it was absolutely trouble free about 15 years. It was sold to some friends who drove it for about another 5 years before having to do some major maintenance but after that it ran great right up to 2015 when they finally sold it to a BMW enthusiast who said he couldn't believe how well the car looked and drove being it was 25+ years old. Definitely some wear and tear but everything worked. In my opinion the 80s and 90s is when BMW cared about reliability.
I agree. Mine was a brand new 325 4 door sedan. I enjoyed driving it, more than fixing it. It was declared their best machine then. Simpler cars compared to today's. I held on for 10 yrs & 100k before calling it quits!
Why did you keep it ? Sounds perfect bmw
They use to last. Not anymore.
I wish my dad knew all these things, my dad owning a used BMW taught me a lot things. Maintaining the car is just a pain, it does drive like a dream but I don't think it's worth it.
“Financing is a better option than leasing” lol....
Such beautiful machines. I’ve wanted one since I was a teenager. But I’m more likely to get a Type R Civic in the future. Great video!
Thank you very much
You’re right about everything. Such wealth of knowledge. Guys are asking $40k for M3 E46. I remembered my 2000 E46 base. After couple years, I traded it in for $8500 which was like a rebate for repairs and excessive gas consumption. It got so bad at one point I was scared to take it out and opted to ride my new bicycle to get groceries. My $20k purchase price dwindled down to $0. Wish I’d bought the M3 version so I could recoup $40k.
I have an e46 m3 and it’s a fun car to drive. Pretty simple to fix compared to the newer m3s
I did, a 2000 E46 sedan for 4K with 128xxx miles on it had it for a year nothing major broken just wear and tear.
Had a 2011 BMW 328i convertible Straight In-line 6 naturally aspirated (no turbo), which was very low maintenance. Unfortunately an 18 year old high school girl ran a stop 🛑 sign and totaled the car, but another reason to buy, is the BMW safety features saved our lives lives, air bags worked perfectly and we walked away ok.
I’m replacing it with a 2018 430i xdrive convertible with only 20k miles. Read the car computer codes, no permanent error. The B48 engines are still current and significantly better than the horrible N20. The gas mileage is amazing. My plan is to take it to a local dealer for the final serive before the warranty is up, and they will fix everything. Then service only at local BMW independent mechanic. If you plan on keeping a BMW, use Liqui Moly to clean injectors and help oil. I do agree never buy BMW with older N series engines or over 50k miles, unless non turbo.
Great video full of good information. New bmw`s which have a full warranty are the way to go if you can afford them
Absolutely
Agreed. I had a " newer" 2015 335i, N55. Initially, with warranty. Loved it. Then, coolant line issues and I got rid of it. Prior to that, an M3, 2013. Again, various leaks. Point well made and people should heed your advice.
hey did you finance the 335i ? what would happen if you financed and the care became too problematic how would you go about this ?
@@jshifty9618 Yes, I did finance it. However, when I purchased it, it still had factory warranty left on it. Based upon my mileage, there was about a year's left. When the warranty wore out I got nervous and was a decisive factor in trading it in, after one of the BMW's characteristic water leaks happened. A coolant hose burst and was easily replaceable. I enjoyed the car but became nervous once little things started occurring
@@thomashelm6931 i really appreciate you taking the time and responding, i’m looking to buy one i see maintenance is issues but if i can do it myself would you still recommend getting it ? ofc if it’s out my range i’ll go to a mechanic. also this is after asking the dealership the main question like when was the last time the timing chain and high pressure fuel pumps changed (supposedly the n63 worst engine problems.)
@@jshifty9618 it's very subjective depending on your mechanical aptitudes. Mark, our host on exotic car play place, had a 335i with the n54 engine. It was a real headache in the benefits where nothing compared to the weekly issue of something going wrong. And he fixed the problems himself. But he ended up selling the car.
As always, a thorough pre-purchase inspection, But I would look at any BMW with the potential of issues down the road.
@@thomashelm6931 very understandable and again i appreciate your wise words. i’ve seen ways on youtube to help prevent som problem with a couple mods to help keep the engine a bit cooler than usual, i’m in maryland so it doesn’t really get that hot mostly rain. they also have a 14,15 model of the same car so if the 11 isn’t up to date i’ll more then likely get a newer model or a completely different model which i don’t want to have to do unless it’s better for me down the line.
I have 2012 320d F30, and only things which are replaced are brake pads, brake discs and oils + filters. 212 000km behind and still going strong. This particular car is equipped with bad reputation engine N47, but timing chain isn't changed yet. So it's not every bmw that needs tons of money to put into repairs but I can understand there can be plenty of those also. My engine bay is also super clean, no leaks at all. And this is 9years old with +200tkm. Now fingers crossed that this same road will continue without huge repairs :D
Bought a 22 year old 7-Series about a month ago...parts show up here every week, just waiting for the weather to break to get busy in the garage and dig in...
Only a problem if you can't do the work yourself. Bring the pain, I say...
I bought an e46 325i stick for $3500 from a bmw mechanic 2 days ago. Best driving vehicle I've ever had. Not the quickest thing, but man does it stick to the road. That manual transmission shifts like butter.
Great car and a buddy of mine had one of the same car and it was wonderful, a nice gearbox and these cars do handle better than a person would think.
You are exactly right sir, I had all those problems with e60 535i. it is as if there are timers on those parts, it is really shame on BMW, they don't care about customer satisfaction.
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I just bought a 2021 Z4 with 11,000 miles at 35% off sticker price-perfect condition-from a dealer. I purchased a 5-yr/60,000 extended warranty that covers everything (minus typical wear items like tires/brakes/maintenance) and includes all labor for $3,000. This sounds like a lot but after watching this video, that could be 1 or 2 repairs. Now, I am very happy that I purchased it. I also plan on using an independent shop for wear items and routine maintenance to save some $$ there.
Thank you so much for sharing
I am a real enthusiast, and I prefer them older. I also do all the work myself/maintenance. Not a problem for me no matter what I can handle it for the stick shifts.
The older ones are a lot easier to maintain
my ex made another bad decision by buying a BMW, the first one was leaving me... :D
Get a ten years Peugeot then! Lucky if you're able to reach home from the place you get it!
Got your point. All the old cars have some bids and bobs. Great video my friend 👍
Africa is full of Peugeot 505s, 504s and even 404s that have been running forever, because they are built like tanks and bulletproof. Newer Peugeots aren't quite as well-made, bu I'd take a used Peugeot over a used BMW any day in terms of reliability and mechanical soundness. And many of them, like the 306 or 205gti are actually better to drive than most BMWs also.
Yeah, I bought a 407, worst car ever. Literally spent more time at the garage than on the road.
Good that you point out that correct maintenance is required. People expect to just drive cars without even opening the hood these days!
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I’m sure this local dealer LOVES you😂
Lol
I got my 2013 3 Series F30 328i for $14k used and I can gladly say that I got lucky with it but not all BMW’s are exactly horrible. He is right when he says that they will be expensive but hey, if you really want it then you’ll be willing to keep up with the maintenance! Love the video, you got my support.
I have a 2013 750 Ll. So far everything is good. Originally it's a Florida Car never seen salt.
bro im about to buy the same car soon. how is it treating you?
I own a 2010 e90 320d in manual. I am the second owner. The car has 320 000km / 198 800 miles on it. I have had zero issues. Zero! No mechanical issues at all. So far I've replaced one angel eye and serviced it as BMW recommends. Thats it. Still pulls strong and ridiculously fuel efficient. 600 miles + on a tank.
Cheers
I bought my 2011 335i Msport when it was 2-3 years old (19,000 miles) as a CPO. $3000-5000 worth of work was done to it under warranty before it expired. Still have it today, but there’s only 75,000 miles on it. I get asked constantly by people about the expense of keeping it on the road. If you love the car, you’ll spend the dollars to fix it. If it’s just something to get you to and from, you do NOT want to own an older bmw. I have replaced everything he outlined are famous problems (oil leaks, coolant leaks galore). Good video, very good information for people who haven’t owned a BMW.
Just bought a old BmW now im im scared af lol
If it's pre 2005, they are not as bad, more old school engineering.
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How old is that BMW and where did you purchase it? Does it have BMW warranty?
@@Daurentius322 it was 40k miles 2015 with a 3 year engine and trans certified pre-owned warranty
Agree 👍! Be ready to replace everything around the block and seals when buying a used BMW. And 10 to 15k if you want kill mode power :)
Well. I bought my F20 from 2018. Only ran 51000km. That is practically new. And it had one owner before me. And cause it was secondhand, the price was quite good.
I feel like this guy has called me an idiot for 15 minutes and 15 seconds straight. Subscribed.
This guy went from defending BMW with a passion to finally agreeing they are disposable endless money pits.
Now I’ve been waiting for somebody to talk about this!!!
@@sasothestrategizer some people started to complain he kept repeating himself too much with several similar videos so apparently he had to change his tone to keep getting views and what better way to get more views than spitting some truth?
What year and wish models do you recommend? And also for Mercedes Benz! Please!
Had a 2000 323i bought used in '06 and it gave me no problems for 7 years but it wasn't driven in winter by me. I will never by one anymore just because of the same reasons you mentioned.
Best two cars I have ever owned were.
1. E39 540I... What a beast. But my bank account was always empty 😕
2. E90 335D.... damn what a monster! Bank account was deep in the red zone 🤑
I don't miss either car BUT damn for the 7 days they were not in the garage they were a dream to drive ha ha
Those were some good looking surface to surface missiles 👍.
I get it but honestly my 2006 x3 has been a dream. I’ve had domestics and other standard foreign cars I spent way more on repairs because something would break every 6 months. I went almost 3 years without a single repair on the x3. Yes bmws are more costly to repair and maintain. Learn to do some stuff yourself and find a good indie import mechanic. Never go to the Stealership out of warranty. They will rape you. I had a oil leak back in the day and they tried to charge $2100 for the oil pan. Luckily I had already inspected that and it had no visible leaks after cleaning with brake cleaner. Took it to a indie mechanic and it ended up just being the oil filter housing. Just bought a 2011 x5 35d too.