Introducing: BETTY! | 2013 BMW F30 328i X-Drive Long Term Owner’s Review
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- Long term review of my 2013 BMW 328i X-Drive.
Questions answered:
1. What is an F30?
2. What are some common issues/quirks with the F30?
3. What should you own one?
Owned mine over 11 years, besides the normal wear, I have not had a problem over the years
Thank you for your insight. I just got an 2012 F30 a couple of months ago and am trying to soak up and learn everything I can (first time owner). While I had to put money into immediately when I first got it, I do still love the ride! and plan to keep up on the maintenance.
I just traded in my 2013 F30 328i 2 days ago with 115000 miles on it.
Like he mentioned I had to do valve cover gasket and water pump. (They do them same time because they’re same area). 900$.
I never had timing chain issues. They check its condition when doing the valve cover.
I did brake fluid when the system told me every 24k miles or so. Regular oil changes.
I also had the oily smoke when starting and had to do the turbo oil return valve pipe thing.
That was the only other expensive thing.
If it has the base tires they’re pretty affordable and the bmw dealership was actually really cheap to replace them.
Absolutely loved that car. Just got a 2018 320i and so happy
@@Businessblend yes same - had to replace Valve cover, ended up getting a coolant flush, and went ahead and replaced all tires. Couple weeks later car ran hot and had to replace defective coolant pump (or container something to that effect). Just got oil change. But has been running fine since!
Re: bit about having other vehicles alongside your F30: I too have had a 2013 and 2017 Ford Fusion (1st was a Titanium, 2nd SEL 2.0 AWD) and two F-150's. I LOVE how the car just fits. Seating position, bolstering, height etc. Been an awesome car for me (2015 328i xDrive Luxury Line). Did all of the said fluids myself. The transfercase was the ONLY fluid change that was hard to do and most expensive as I just went with the BMW D-1 or whatever it is called. The other fluids I've used Redline for the diffs (70w90, did have 75w90) and Valvoline Maxlife Multi-vehicle for the transmission (ZF-8 supported!) but an upgraded aluminum oil pan with replaceable filter (did it at 92,000K, NOT lifetime as you probably know). My oil change interval was set to 16,000KM but I usually change it out halfway through, before winter (Alberta).
Turbo car without a oil dump or catch can or bov change every 1k
Great video! Thanks for breaking down all the main issues in one place. Pretty much the same as what I've been reading up on! Had no idea about the Valve Cover Diaphragm good to know.
Just bought a 13 328xi thanks for your very informative video.
Just got the same one! Happy to be part of the fam
Me too
@@Lilshad843 letsgooo
Just got a 2012, responding a year later but how’s yours running
Great video, from a potential buyer of this model, 110,000 kilometres, 1 owner from New, and serviced by bmw at every scheduled interval. It has a full bmw service history, sport line $6,200 usd. And I will allow $1,000 usd pa for maintaining it, and $3k put aside for the inevitable timing chain.
Wow so cheap, in the UK the used car market is so pumped atm, I'm looking at an M Sport 2013 328i for £13000
Don't wait get it changed
I have the exact same car and I love her! glad I found this channel. New sub.
More videos coming - a few more issues to sort out!
I’m about to get this car what are your features
Just power everything, heated seats + steering wheel. Not much else.
I have this exact car, I believe, 2013 318i. Four months; so far no issues. These videos concern me. Question: Oil changes? Dealership only, or Costco/Walmart? Thx. 🙏🏼
Great review 👌🏻
We have a F31 2013 mineral grey sportline full leather gps etc which we bought as our second car (my wife’s car) in oct-23.
It had 139000 kms on the clock.
Ours is called Mimmi 😊
Thinks it runs great, feels really nice. I’m also missing the sound from the 6 cylinders (we have had a bunch)
What I don’t like is how it sounds starting it up cold. Like a diesel 😅
I recently changed oil, air filter etc. and will just change the oil myself regularly every 10000kms. Next time also change the spark plugs and the brake fluid.
I can do some dyi but luckily I have a fantastic brother in law who is a mechanic and very helpful and a massive garage so if any other thing goes wrong help I near 😊
Wouldn’t buy it without that benefit…
But a great looking car with great performance. Runs as fast as our E87 130i 👍🏻
Had a '08 745li, '12 550i, and '13 328i. 7 was nice, light and smooth with good room behind wheel and controls, 550..hated it, even though it was mid-size, it felt like all the controls and dash was on top of me, plus very sluggish on power down low. The 328 was the best out of those, surprising torque with foot barely on gas pedal and like he said, it just felt perfect sitting behind the wheel as far as interior positioning and space.
was looking for a video like this, for months
This guy has no idea what he is talking about, I've had an f30 for 6+ years without any mechanical issues. If you don't want to maintain a vehicle properly it may not be reliable, regardless of make.
I mean everyone's experience is different
Love your comment but I have the same car and kept on fixing it over and over again even though I used to take care of it on a regular basis. They are endless money pits.
Go start your own yt channel then champ, I'm finding it very informative as a potential buyer, so piss off
I’m getting the hybrid … how often do u service it and what should I look out far or prevent
My 328xi in 10 years only replaced the thermostat and rear brake lamp that's all
I got this engine in my 2012 e89 z4
Hope it will be a reliable car!
great guy ez going good info good presentation....keep it coming man
Excellent video. Spot on. Great job.
Glad you liked it!
Thank you!
Excellent video!! Getting this car soon!! But it's stage 2 but pops and bangs... I do wonder if it will still be a good daily? I travel a lot for work.
Yes, an excellent daily even with stage 2!
@@that_jamesguy very good to know!!!
same car,nice car!
The rough idle at a cold start could be carbon build up. Miy n20 does the same thing I have 190k kilometers on the engine. It started around 160,000K I am going to get it walnut blasted next week. Hoping it will fix that issue. I too enjoy the car alot. It is a 2015 x1
I check carbon buildup in a later video. Absolutely none - cleanest valves ever.
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Don’t waste your money on walnut blasting - absolutely no need on N20s.
It’s the thick oil when cold. Common issue, been doing it ever since I bought the car.
I've seen brand new ones clatter like an old tractor
BMW has problems with valve cover gaskets. BMW has problems with Vanos..BMW has problems with timing chain braking and slipping..Great cars to drive but not reliable people..Like he said get a Lexus or infiniti..luxury, fast , and reliable.!!!
When did he say get those? I heard other cheaper brands.
The blue smoke is cause you trash the engine and come to the destination and just turn it off. Turbo stays way to hot and oil circle is broken. Cool the car after effort!
Nope. You’re wrong. It’s fixed with the updated line.
@@that_jamesguy So basically that was only failure and fix on the car? Thats pretty good than. Whats your fuel consumption city only?
Small things.
- Turbo actuator
- Oil filter housing oil leak (check out that video)
- Steering rack damper (check out that video)
- Turbo intake pipe (check out that video)
@@that_jamesguy Not big expanses. How about fuel consumption? Oil consumption, any?
Fuel consumption avg 8.2L/100km. No oil consumption.
Hi James can you say where you got the upgraded turbo feed line?
@@andymiller8864 www.bimmerworld.com/Exhaust/BMW-Turbo-Parts-Kits/N20-N26-Turbo-Oil-Supply-Pipe-Updated-228i-320i-328i-428i-528i-X3-X4-Z4.html
This is the American version of the guy "going to the river"! Идущий к реке
Huh? What’s that?
What about the hybrid vision
hi James. I brought same car a week ago with 60.000 km on it. Should i be worried for this issues right now?
Do an oil change right away and then every 6000 miles afterwards. Just check everything over well whenever you do so and you’ll be fine. 👍
@@that_jamesguy thank you. I'll stay tuned for more content like this in your chanel.
Following from Chile. SudAmerica.
Hey Miguel, how's the car doing after one year?
Would you say 2015 and up F30s would be the one to buy?
Yes. All of the issues I mentioned were sorted out by then with updated parts.
Hello. Do you still have this car? How's your car running nowadays? Did you have any major issues with this car (e.g. issue with mentioned timing chain) since released of this video? I'm asking you because I'm looking to buy a new car and I really like that one with that engine. I've done some researching on bmw's forums and the user's reviews of this car model are divided. Hope this message finds you well.
I still have it. Check out my recent videos on it here: youtube.com/@that_jamesguy?si=peEcE3wzknX1o25f
No engine issue, just other issues. The headlight issue being the most severe/expensive issue.
Thanks a lot for your answer! Sure I'll check that later.
Hey James. I have a good friend who is offering to sell me his 2013 328i. It has been maintained well over its life at the dealership as well as oil changed every 5-6k miles. They took it to the dealership to get everything checked. Oil, plugs were changed and they listened for the timing chain issues and there was no issue. Curiously is $10.5k a good deal and should I buy it as my everyday car. I drive 22 minutes for work Monday-Friday
Note sure about your specific market, but up here that would be a good price. With documented maintenance like that you can’t go wrong!
Good car❤
Anyone with draining new battery in 2 days
But if you have a sulev model you get the 15 year or 150k miles warranty
Unfortunately doesn't apply in Canada! Even the turbocharger oil feed line has a 100K mile extended warranty....that DOESN'T apply in Canada.
@@that_jamesguy that sucks
Here’s a secret, these cars are very reliable, but there will be minor bumps and bruises along the way. If you learn how to fix these easy things by yourself you will save yourself a lot of money. Taking these cars to the dealership is suicide.
You are funny Mann
What is this guys talking about?!?? “The throttle body doesn’t control the throttle but the valvetronics does”. Does he even know how cars work?
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Fuck that too much shit to deal with
Some people like dealing with shit! 🤔🤣
The 328i has twin turbo to give 240bhp plus the Msport has a tuned exhaust. Yes your Xdrive isn't the best example in the F30 class. Next time do your homework unless you want to be thought a fool.
Not twin turbo. It's twin scroll. Please spend 2 seconds to look it up. Thanks.
Twin turbo only producing 240bhp? that's pretty damn low unless it's a 1.0L engine. It's twin scroll turbo, not twin turbo you fool.
@@TheSilasRShe says twin scroll. open your eyes man
@@dylanoppeneer2354 "The 328i has twin turbo to give 240bhp" Open your eyes sweetheart. You thought you did something? go connect your steering wheel back to your PS3.