Living with a 2018 BMW M550I for 8 months! Are BMWs reliable now a days??

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  • @BovDrives
    @BovDrives ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Nice man! Appreciate the transparency. The m340i and m550i are on my shortlist to replace my Audi in the future, maybe

    • @indigoscat3922
      @indigoscat3922  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I had a 3 series in the past, not m340 lol. I like both chasis but I do have to say I like 5 series better. Its more comfortable and also the V8 sound of the M550I is amazing lol. But drive both and see which one you like best

    • @johnblanco6670
      @johnblanco6670 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Have a 2019 M550i, love it way more than I thought I would, once I ditched the shit ass Goodyear runflats...

    • @indigoscat3922
      @indigoscat3922  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@johnblanco6670 mine came with runflats too and got rid of them. Huge difference in ride quality

    • @levan7535
      @levan7535 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      what tires do you use?

    • @indigoscat3922
      @indigoscat3922  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@levan7535 Im running Hankook Evo V12 tires. Great tires so far

  • @ericfoutchtsi
    @ericfoutchtsi ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Im at 98k miles and my evaporator just started leaking. So ill put up some cash for that over the winter. No other issues with mine tho. I get 30mpg if that tells you how i drive it. I also change the oil at 5k using liquid moly 0w-30 ll01 fe. With ceratec.

    • @elvisrodriguez7477
      @elvisrodriguez7477 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Do you daily it? And what’s the mileage

    • @ericfoutchtsi
      @ericfoutchtsi 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      @elvisrodriguez7477 I drive it everyday and the miles is 99.5k

    • @ksmuffin
      @ksmuffin 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I just hit 100k on my 2018 and the only weird problem I had was replacing the drivers side DRL module

  • @huliohavana9649
    @huliohavana9649 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I have a 2018 M550 26,500 miles garage kept beautiful car Black on black always shimmering clean!!!

    • @tamaninesauc
      @tamaninesauc 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      bought mine last month... had front end right side damage, now solving it. fuckin pisses me off. seller stated that it "drives", yea, fuck you it drives. god damn axle is shot. i found a cut up rubber piece with bearing grease in the trunk with all the other damaged parts (headlight, trim pieces ect...) and... it was the god damn axle boot, sure enough, pressed on the throttle a bit harder and it was makin all kinds of noises. sounded like a god damn orchestra down there.

    • @devanpfeffer275
      @devanpfeffer275 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      “Black on black wowww” cuz it’s standard🙄

    • @samoliver9132
      @samoliver9132 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@tamaninesaucaxles aren’t too hard to do if it’s anything like my STI axle. It’s probably like a 4 hour job but idk how expensive your parts will be

    • @tamaninesauc
      @tamaninesauc 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@samoliver9132 i’m not worried about that. I worked at a shop and still have access to it. It’s just scummy

    • @noho_edo1123
      @noho_edo1123 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      would you maybe sell it cuz I’m looking for 2018 black on black

  • @eduardlast23
    @eduardlast23 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I have a 2020 i bought mine in April with warranty and 44k miles on it for 48400. I wanted the better motor and the updated i drive 7 but i totally get what you are saying 90% of the car is the same with the 2018-19 to the 2020s

    • @indigoscat3922
      @indigoscat3922  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah they are pretty much the same. I was actually looking at a 22 m5 competition today and Im really tempting to go for it but rates now are thru the roof.

    • @eduardlast23
      @eduardlast23 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@indigoscat3922 i mean that is a dope car but the payments would be high and the rates are very high atm but if you like it go for it bro

  • @mrwutitdew
    @mrwutitdew 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    If I had to spend 4k on one issue within the first six months of ownership. I promise you I would have sold that car.

  • @keithrader9758
    @keithrader9758 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    See I’m stuck between this and the 540i. Big debate between the inline6 or the v8.

  • @SubOhmN8
    @SubOhmN8 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Twin turbo V8? Better have deep pockets.
    B58 inline 6 cylinder. All day.

    • @frankw5477
      @frankw5477 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Pussy motor

  • @RobloxInsanity
    @RobloxInsanity 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    every BMW comes with a ticking time bomb AC had a 2016 535xi with nothing by ac issues and coolant issues now i have a 2018 M5 with the same issues and didn't even have it for a month lol.

    • @scheminghard
      @scheminghard 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Lol I think your lying

    • @RobloxInsanity
      @RobloxInsanity 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@scheminghard its a fact though suspension issues now car shaking but its nyc and i hit pot holes alot so i can't really blame the car on this one and the ac issue never happened again yet and back on the 535 it fogged up all the windows constantly in any weather.

    • @davidruddy4252
      @davidruddy4252 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@scheminghard I agree.

  • @LiLGhettoSmurfOG
    @LiLGhettoSmurfOG หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    where does the evaporator leak into the car? I have a 2020, the A/C works but it's not super strong.

    • @indigoscat3922
      @indigoscat3922  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@LiLGhettoSmurfOG usually leaks into your carpet underneath the dash. Its a really expensive job.

  • @aplusigetpeso4417
    @aplusigetpeso4417 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have a 2019 bmw m550i it’s right there chillin idk what y’all be doing to em 😅

  • @elvisrodriguez7477
    @elvisrodriguez7477 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Subscribed, bro you have the exact content im looking for. Looking into getting a 2018 m550i as well and a hellcat in the future so your channel is my house for now.

    • @indigoscat3922
      @indigoscat3922  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you bro!! Im posting a video probably within a week. I sold the cars last week, if you do go with the bmw make sure to get extended warranty. I spent almost 10k in literally 6 months on repairs.

    • @elvisrodriguez7477
      @elvisrodriguez7477 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@indigoscat3922 10k in 6 moths is crazy, did you sell the m550?

    • @indigoscat3922
      @indigoscat3922  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@elvisrodriguez7477 yes I traded in for a Porsche

    • @elvisrodriguez7477
      @elvisrodriguez7477 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@indigoscat3922 congrats bro, do you know if tuning and modding the m550 would void the extended warranty? Like exhaust, plugs, stage 2 tune, down pipes and so long nothing crazy.

    • @indigoscat3922
      @indigoscat3922  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@elvisrodriguez7477 I do think it would void it. As far as plugs and exhaust no but once you do tunning I think will void the warranty for sure

  • @DiegoMorales-by1ms
    @DiegoMorales-by1ms 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I guess im one of the lucky owners… my 19 m550i has given me 0 issues except for the rear guibo being susceptible to a little bit of cracking. I’ve changed it once and warranty covered 80% of it I paid like 150 for everything. Get a good warranty, don’t drive like an idiot simple…

    • @MikeLowry488
      @MikeLowry488 หลายเดือนก่อน

      100 people can have the exact same year, make & model, drive with sense, all of that… I guarantee you quite a number of people will still have car issues…
      It’s not always “don’t drive like an idiot, simple” because that $4k fee didn’t have anything to do with how he drove🤣🤣

  • @sensei8687
    @sensei8687 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just bought a 2016 550i M sport with 80k miles. Am I cooked? 😅

  • @NPC-ss4qw
    @NPC-ss4qw 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The A/C Evap system on my old 2012 Honda would’ve cost me $4000 too replace too
    I got the extended warranty on my 2021 M550i though

  • @AlexanderrJay
    @AlexanderrJay 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Had my evaporator go out on my Dodge Charger (V6 😔) but paid $1400 I guess since it’s BMW you have to pay more

  • @grumpy323
    @grumpy323 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have never had that problem with my car you probably got it at a cheap dealer ship

    • @Angel-jq1tz
      @Angel-jq1tz หลายเดือนก่อน

      What year is yours? And how long have you had it, I’m looking to get a 2016 550

  • @richieb3356
    @richieb3356 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Would you recommend buying with a warranty or going CPO? I found a few on Carmax that were low milage and you can get an 125,000 mile warranty.

    • @simplybuilt_1708
      @simplybuilt_1708 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you end up getting it?

    • @richieb3356
      @richieb3356 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@simplybuilt_1708 Not yet...They have a few on there i'm just taking my time haha

  • @MrSamPhoenix
    @MrSamPhoenix ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool car!😊

  • @Osamabeenleanin210
    @Osamabeenleanin210 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This or a 2017 M6/650i🤔

    • @indigoscat3922
      @indigoscat3922  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Osamabeenleanin210 M550 for sure

  • @ember8001
    @ember8001 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey bro - I have a 2018 550i as well. I get the musky mildew smell when i turn on the car for few mins everytime and changing the air filters has not helped at all. Would you know how I can go about cleaning that smell out? I have seen Lysol disinfectant stuff on YT but dont know when i can spray in the car exterior air filter. Any tips? Also looking to change the tyres along with the rims (have run flats now).. any recommendations? Texas weather.

    • @indigoscat3922
      @indigoscat3922  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not sure about the smell. I have heard sometimes that tree leafs can clog the drain system on the front windshield and that could cause the smell but I wouldnt know for sure. Tires I got rid of run flats and have hankook evo v12 and I love them. Not bouncy like run flats and they dont make a lot of noise, not sure if you car comes with 20s but if you can upgrade to 20s I would say do it for sure, car looks really nice on 20s and drives perfectly fine.

    • @ember8001
      @ember8001 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@indigoscat3922 mine are 19's. I will check it out about switching to 20'. Where would you buy your tires now if you were to make a purchase now?

    • @indigoscat3922
      @indigoscat3922  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ember8001 I got mine from tire rack, they have warehouses all ove the country and they arrive pretty quick

    • @ericfoutchtsi
      @ericfoutchtsi ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey there, I would suggest a Google search for this, automotive air-conditioning mold spray. The brands like AC pro and BG are the ones I would use. Also check forums for help doing it, but I would check and remove cabin filters when doing this. Hopefully this helps you get in the right direction.

    • @jimwillingham8052
      @jimwillingham8052 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The ride is very jarring. @@indigoscat3922

  • @johnturcotte7057
    @johnturcotte7057 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What wheels are those?

    • @indigoscat3922
      @indigoscat3922  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      HRE

    • @user-cm4xn7eh7j
      @user-cm4xn7eh7j 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@indigoscat3922no shit

    • @cubann
      @cubann 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@user-cm4xn7eh7j☠️

  • @GeckoDays
    @GeckoDays 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m looking at 2018 M550i xdrive , for $32k out the door from Texas, I live in Az. You think that price is worth it for 67k miles

    • @iHackzz
      @iHackzz 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hell no. U can definitely find a cheaper one with a couple thousand less miles and a higher year!

    • @devanpfeffer275
      @devanpfeffer275 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Those w the 456hp engine are worth about $30k yes, don’t listen to people who want them for a dime on the dollar.

  • @jdmteggy2388
    @jdmteggy2388 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    HOW ARE THE massage seats? AND do they have active bolsters? id get one of these if i couldnt get a m5 ovbiously m5 is king but

    • @indigoscat3922
      @indigoscat3922  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mine did not have the massage seats unfortunately. And yeah M5 is king for sure

  • @jimwillingham8052
    @jimwillingham8052 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    BMWs reliable? Laughable. I have owned over 10 BMWs and when you put some miles on them, you will be paying a lot for maintenance and repairs. Thousands. Perhaps tens of thousands.

    • @waleedwilliams3850
      @waleedwilliams3850 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You’re absolutely right about that.. my 2015 x5 just got out the bmw shop..repairs came to $7000

    • @anaccount7923
      @anaccount7923 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

      @@waleedwilliams3850You probably had bad luck. BMW’s reliability has actually improved the past 6 years.

    • @jasonj7755
      @jasonj7755 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      they gotta long way to go before they get to lexus reliability
      @@anaccount7923

    • @hexZ06
      @hexZ06 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      You don’t know how to work on your own car? I’ve had 2 BMWs and they’re very reliable. Just work on them yourself! You’re a man no? Every man should know how to do mechanical work on their cars. Yeah of course it gets expensive and the shops, they charge a nut

    • @noorgaarddamsgaard9866
      @noorgaarddamsgaard9866 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yup. Owned one for 6 years and spent almost 20k on maintenance and repairs 😂

  • @bandz8661
    @bandz8661 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How much it cost to fill the tank

    • @indigoscat3922
      @indigoscat3922  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I usually do it at costco and is about $70, sometimes a bit more or less depending on gas price. But on a regular gas statiom I think will be around $80 or more

    • @KlusekPospolity
      @KlusekPospolity ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@indigoscat3922 lol its dirt cheap in usa

    • @indigoscat3922
      @indigoscat3922  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@KlusekPospolity yeah is not bad

    • @ericfoutchtsi
      @ericfoutchtsi ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Putting in 93? In ohio it's probably 130$ to fill it

    • @indigoscat3922
      @indigoscat3922  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ericfoutchtsi thats a lot lol.