What Is The Most Reliable BMW You Can Buy?
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- What Is The Most Reliable BMW You Can Buy?
How reliable is the BMW 3 Series, the BMW 5 series, and of course other BMW cars. Are old BMW cars reliable?
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No car that expensive should be that unreliable...period!
Jeffrey Franco EXACTLY...I’ve been saying that for years.
Jeffrey Franco tell that to Ferrari
It’s not BMW it’s any car with these characteristics, nature of the beast.
The fact is,,, as long as people keep buying them for their fun to drive and Luxory car factors, and not for "reliability" ,,, it doesn't matter that they are shit after 10 years. People will keep buying them... I agree with your comment thus why I will never buy a BMW.
They aren't unreliable initially though, they become unreliable over time. You can't use the $90k sticker as a benchmark for the car and call it an unreliable $90k car. By the time they become unreliable they've depreciated to the $20-30k range because people know they are/will become unreliable and the price has adjusted accordingly. The $90k pricetag is for best in class performance and state of the art technology, the ~$25k pricetag is for great performance, newer technology and likely expensive repairs down the road.
The most reliable BMW you can buy, is a Honda Accord.
Like that
Ahah 😆
Asked the salesperson where the "BMW Accords" are. She was not amused and made me leave.
You're not wrong, some of the speced up Accords are bloody nice
You’re a killer
As a BMW lover, and owner of several BMW autos, I think this is the best and most simple evaluation I have ever seen or heard. Spot on.
Thanks Richard, and thanks for checking out the video. As a hint, I may be releasing a video shortly on the the least reliable BMW's in history.
But the interior is bad
@@christophecborntofight the suspension and the back seats legroom as well
@@ECPP l
yes, is the bmw x4 35i good?
I drive a 1992 BMW E34 525i, which I bought new, and now with over 300,000 miles. It's still quiet, clean, and fast enough for me. The key is that I keep it maintained properly, tuned regularly, and when something is broken, it gets fixed before it becomes a major issue. I've had the transmission rebuilt once and had the engine re-sealed twice. Never been in an accident, and my mechanic still cares about it, as much as I do. The only one of this vintage still being maintained in his shop. It still looks clean and mean - black lacquer paint with chrome trim and alloy rims; garaged at home and work. At this point, it still performs better than most current, comparable cars with 2.5 L engines (without turbo boost, of course). A nice leather interior, and great sound system (Alpine speakers with a Pioneer receiver). People have offered to buy it from me, but it would be hard to part with my old friend.
Still have it?
I completely agree, I have tried a few used BMW’s over the years, but my 2006 BMW 325i E90 has been the most reliable by far. I have taken it from 70k miles all the way to 163k miles, with no serious issues. If you stick with a non-turbo N52 engine you should be riding in style for years.
The worst BMW I have ever owned: 2001 BMW 740iL
Quick question, is there much of a difference in reliability with the 325i vs the 328i?
@@ERICK-di1yz
I’ve never had the 328i, but I would assume they are basically equally reliable. However, the more complicated the machine, the more expensive the maintenance as a general rule.
@@DillonRust thank you, currently looking at a 2008 328i, 96,000 miles asking price is 6,500. Only 2 owners
@@ERICK-di1yz
Sounds like a good deal. Have it inspected by a mechanic if you can, once you replace some of the minor parts you should be good for another 100k miles
What about a 318i and 320i 2010 bimmer with a mileage of 170k km as a student?
I have a 2011 BMW 550 and follow the maintenance schedule to a Tee .. Car runs great no problems .. I love this car period.
How many miles did you get out of it? Any major problems?
I have a 2000 E39 528i M Sport, I’ve owned it for 10 years, it has 208,000kms on it now and still never misses a beat, plenty of luxury, excellent ride comfort/handling, and with proper regular servicing it’s bulletproof, best 5 series ever!
I had an 1997 E39 520i for a few years. Very reliable and the best driving car I ever had. Just needed a bit more power. The two things I had to replace was the water pump and an ABS sensor. Other than that it was really great.
Love this video Mark, I really like it when you are sitting at your desk having a conversation with us about a particular topic. Keep up the good work!
I just sold my '98 328i black/black convertible 3 months ago. It broke my heart. I bought it used when it was 5 years old with 45k miles. When I sold it this year (15 years later), it had 130k miles. I really wanted to drive it forever, but it finally got to the point that it was spending more time with my mechanic than it was with me. I hope the owner puts some money into it and enjoys it as much as I did. I replaced it with a 2015 328i Sedan. I love having all the latest bells and whistles, along with the reliability of a newer car, but I so miss my '98. Best car ever...
I drive a 2007 E90 328i, but here’s the thing:
253,300 miles. And no problems aside from a gasket seal cover replacement. Love that car
Thanks for sharing this! Awesome
I have a 2006 325i! 162,365 miles. Not one issue
I’m looking to buy a 328i in a few months, what’s your most expensive repair & anual tab for maintenance/repairs
@@littlegamingchannel yea same i want to kno as well looking at buying a 2011 328i
200 redlined miles on mine only thing wrong is the first gear pops out but it was frow too many clutch dumps not the beams fault
Thanks 4 all your knowledge..just picked up a 2007 328i wagon in Montego blue 2 owner car with extensive maintenance history really clean through out for $6k. It's my first BMW as I was always worried about all the realiablity issues some models are known for . I stuck to all the tips you've mentioned & when I came across this one I was able to make an educated/calculated decision! Way more fun than my 2007 Prius! 😂
I've been a BMW fanatic since a child I am rebuilding a 2000 328ci e46 i put 80 000km on it. It went everywhere for me and always started, despite few minor problems , (wipers frozen in cold, bird chirping in blower motor again cold weather -40 celcius)
I am in process of purchasing a e92 328xi. Needed some advice other than my opinion about it.
This video is perfect it sums it all up and that is exactly what my opinion was on bmw in the reliability sector.
This video is very informative in the 13 minutes span
Great, thanks for the comments and watching. You sound like you really appreciate a good car, ....BMW. Cheers and have a great one..
probably the best video i have seen on this subject
I drive a 2007 E92 330i port injection 272 hp since 2013, manual gearbox. I bought it from its fist owner with 100k km on the clock at the time. Now approaching 150k km, about 92k miles. Still looks good for a 13 years old car.
No turbo, no carbon buildup, no HPFP issues, no overheating. Yet a very decent 5.9s 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph). Engine noise over 4.5k RPM is sublime.
I've got to watch out for the water pump and thermostat. And the ABS pump, and the oil filter housing gasket, oil pan gasket, head gasket, vanos solenoids, coil pack. Other than that... Luckily no problems so far, touch wood.
If you want s reliable car, but a Toyota. If you want a fun car, BMW is a good place to start but it will break. Just know someone who can fix them at a reasonable price, avoid the official garage.
You are absolutely right. Lifes too short to drive boring cars.
Just slap some M3 stickers on your 3 series from Wish.
Only if you want to piss off every petrol head you pass on the road xd
That's funny! I actually did similar with a VW Passat. I started swapping VW parts with its brethren Porsche parts! With pretty good results! Lol
Chill
This theorem almost always holds true most of the time in any vehicle you buy. The less complicated and more generic the vehicle owned, is directly proportional to more reliability and the least problems and maintenance cost you're going spend, in ownership.
For sure
100 times more so with BMW...
"A lot of technology, a lot of things for failure"..well said....My 316i 1997 is still working hard with 195,000 km..I kept 1000km less from the routine planned maintenance, as such change oil at 4000 km instead of every 5000km. Been doing so when she clicked 75,000km..the rest are fun and safe drives..
1978 E21 320i Been amazing so far!! 250k miles.
In love with my '01 E38..... after the timing chain & guide repair, it seems bullet proof.
I bought a 2010 bmw 328i with 60k miles from an action for like $2,300, it was rear ended but I basically just slapped a new rear bumper and it was done. It drives amazing and it seems like previous owner kept maintenance up to the teeth and garage kept it. I had a 2008 335i n54 Engine before this and let me tell you, the 328i is great ! It’s speedy and no turbo lag. In city driving it feels as fast as the 335i but smoother. Very happy with it.
I've read the the fuel is aspirated differently in a 328i compared to the 330i, I was really happy with my 330i even with 150k plus miles I had No real issues...
I'm considering trying the 2008 335i coupe I found one for 6k with 120k miles..
My first car is still my e90 325i manual, never had any problems with it, 180,000 miles
amen
have the same. also manual
Jeremy Guerrero what year
The one with direct injection and 3 Liter?
Jeremy Guerrero same as you bro
Just bought a 07 328i manual, it's my 3rd bimmer. I love it!! No issues
My 1998 328is manual is close to 190k miles and still riding great. Repairs done over the years: replaced cooling system (radiator, water pump, thermostat, etc), power steering reservoir and associated hoses, valve cover gasket, alternator, spark plugs, suspension system, belts, fluids (engine oil, transmission fluid, power steering oil, rear differential oil) and brakes. Next to do is oil filter housing gasket. Reliability is relative to expected miles traveled before any of those services must be done. If a BMW needs more frequent service than a Toyota, then by definition, Toyotas are more reliable. And at a minimum, will cost more in time and money to operate. I would consider my repairs fall under wear and tear and am happy so far.
The most reliable BMW that I recommend is any BMW that has the M54b25/M54b30 motor mounted to a manual transmission. Hands-down the most solid combination BMW has to offer. I own a 2005 325CI E46, over 300k on the original clutch, transmission and engine. No major issues, everything works like new. I drive a lot too and use the car as my daily driver, even in the winter. My mechanic whose a BMW specialist told me that he had a customer with an E46 325i (with the same engine) with more than 600k on it and the customer was trying to kill the engine, but even after running it dry of oil it just wouldn't give up.
I am stuck between keeping my 190k mile e91 or getting a 80-120k mile f10 535. I want to keep my e91, runs good, but I am afraid in the upcoming years that it will probably require expensive replacements (I have already replaced the starter, battery, and important seals such as valve cover, oil pan, rear main, etc)
I Daily Drive an 86' 325e with 318k miles and she runs almost perfect. Also have a 2000 323ci with 250K miles that was my daily driver for 6 years until I bought my 86' e30.(now she just sits in the garage until further notice) Both are fantastic vehicles with amazing reliability. I also live in Michigan and see salty roads every year and can tell you these cars are far less rusty than my truck that only has 100k miles on it. Hopefully this helps anyone looking to buy a Bimmer.
My sweet spot is an E46 3 series.
Best tips: low mileage, get a Carfax report and look for good service records, and get a pre-purchase inspection. Good dealers/sellers will let you take the car to an independent shop or have a mobile inspection service look at the car.
There isn’t a car out there that requires zero maintenance. Parts will fail. Things like oil and fluids have to be changed. Do some of the work yourself, or find an independent shop that will work with you on price. BMW’s aren’t bulletproof, but with good maintenance they’ll be good to you.
Spot on, just wanted to add something. I drive a 98 e46 318i 8v over here ( Lebanon), which is known to be even more reliable than the 16v. In our mountainous terrain, the low geared diff with a manual trans works like a treat. I always wanted a reliable BMW because I enjoy the accurate and weighted steering and manual shift, built quality, the simplicity of this model. The e46 has classic elegant lines, and has been extremely reliable. My 2 cents.
Cheers
E46 wasn’t 98
I owned a 1991 750 and it was a good car. Biggest problem a lot of owners face is the inability to ignore dash lights. You will spend thousands trying to get the lights out and they don’t affect the reliability of the car. Drove mine many many miles and it never left me stranded.
You still have
Had no issues with mine no engine problems no change engine light total reliable
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No I sold it long ago
@@blakejohnson2862
They were solid cars
Man! Its about time someone made a valid, legit vid on this subject. May not have caught it when first released but wont miss anymore.
Thanks a lot for watching. Have a great one. Cheers.
Invaluable advice, thank you!
You are very welcome. Cheers !
this is such a great video but i’m a visual learner especially when i know nothing about cars 😄
Glad you enjoyed it!
I daily a 2000 e46 323 and besides some maintenance it's been very reliable.
Great honest video! I really appreciate that. Thx!
A friend of mine is looking at a 5 series? I recommend he watch this and other of your videos to get up to speed.
He knows, I've owned the "best" BMW in 1986. The 325. Most fun I ever had with a car.. Until it snowed! Lol👍
You had me worried halfway through the video, I purchased a five year old 2013 740LI from a dealership for 25k. Records indicate I'm the second owner and most of the basic maintenance has been done. Then I was reassured I made the right decision accord to my budget once I seen the end of your video. It had 60k miles and I'm probably going to bump it up to 120 in 4 more years. Good content,
thanks.
I've got an E34 535i with 328k miles on it. Sure, I had to plant another cylinder head on it, but the lower half (block, pistons, etc) are original and it runs excellent. The M30 engines are nearly indestructible.
That’s awesome
I bought a 2007 328i with the straight inline 6 at a great price and it's been my daily driver for the past 2 years. Its been a joy to drive and I've only done a couple of small regular maintenance repairs myself..I'm really happy with my bimmer.
Just Brought One Recently How It’s Going Now ?
@@kgcore_1 yo I just bought one
@@kgcore_1 how’s yours going?
I just got one too...😃
I have an e46 325ci that had 58,000 miles 1 owner but had sat out for 2 years. Did restoration and put 40,000 miles and very minimal issues so far! Only headache is the convertible top
I got an e90 328xi it’s got some minor problems but it still puts a smile on my face
I drive a 07 328i and I love it. Literally wouldn't drive anything else, since my last 04 530i had 230k miles and drove perfect. Never had 1 problem with it.
That is a great car and is one of good reliable cars to own.
BLOCKPARTYVINTAGE why did you get that year model I’m looking to that model just can’t decide on the year but no m sport . I was thinking about 2009
BLOCKPARTYVINTAGE I just bought a 07 328i as well and I’m loving it. Just not sure how expensive repairs will be. Hope I don’t have any problems with mine. Good luck with it.
I have a 2007 328i. I love my car. As far as repairs go, I do my own repairs. I order the parts from eBay. Then I lookup what I need to do, then I fix it. Yes I'm a mechanic. I went to school for almost 5 months to fix cars and diesel trucks. When I bought the car I didn't know if the last person kept up the maintenance. So I changed the coil packs and the fuel injectors, brakes, cooling fan, and the power steering fluid reservoir. My car came with an extended warranty. also
Sabrina Williams Wow! Mad props to you! I’m the same way, I try to fix myself! Not as extensive as you but I will try
Great stuff brother! I happen to have have a 2011 BMW 335i Msport convertible with the Msport package and premium package! It was a lease car and was maintained very well! Super clean in and out, and fairly low mileage! It's fitted with the N55 motor which, in my opinion, sounds way better than the N54. A lot of tuners and young guys prefer the N54 twin turbo because of the enormous power potential! The twins scroll single turbo is seen as the more reliable motor although they been known to get around 550 to 600hp to the wheels! Which would you prefer? Could you do a video on those particular motors?
4 years ago so I’m wondering how that 335i fairs now? Those cars are notorious for having bad turbos that you need to replace, that’s why the 328 and the 128 were seen as more reliable though they make far far less power
Great video! Excellent words of wisdom! Thank you for your straight forward honesty and calling a spade a spade!
Thanks for the informative segmaent. Really helps. Appreciate u
Thanks a lot. Cheers
Nice creamy BMW??? Scotty Kilmer just went mental.
Scott gave the thumbs up to the mid 2000s 760s.
@@chrisrodgers9564 I've just started watching this guy, seems to know a lot about BM's. aha I only watch Scotty usually, big fan of his, Toyota most reliable car, I got celica Gtr 92 import, but I still fancy Bm.
😂😂😂😂 my boy Scotty taught us well
As a mechanic who has been working on BMWs for 20 years, I go along with Scotty.Today's BMWs are a joke. They are not made to last. Plus, they are very hard to work on. It's true that BMWs are beautiful and fast but they can not stand the test of time. They die before their time.
Hey now!
If it’s not Scotty’s Celica forget about it.
Awesome video man. I've owned a 1984 325e, a 1979 635CSI, and now my 2001 M5. The '84 and '79 we so simple and easy to work on. The M5 is like owning and operating an alien spacecraft in comparison. Of course, it's like an alien spacecraft performance wise compared to those older cars too! When I do replace my daily driver someday - a 1995 Honda Accord that's still strong at 250kmi, and is a blast to beat around in - I may just scour the country for an older E30 again. Really miss that simplicity and more mechanical feel.
Some great cars. I may shift back to a Porsche some time as a daily driver. Love the brand and miss my previous cars.
@@ECPP Nice! What model? I've haven't owned a Porsche, but I do plan to pick up a 944 Turbo when I have the space. I've always loved that car - another older machine that seems like it would be a lot of fun to own and work on.
You have been helpful. I love watching your videos.
Thanks. Very helpful video. I have a e90 320i. One of the simplest BMWs
Thanks Edwin. Cheers.
Just find a gently used e90 328i without navigation. Do the basic maintenance and enjoy the car. Luxury performance for a good price.
exactly what I did follow my car page on ig @stockdemon
Why without nav?
joel perez because the nav becomes outdated, ugly, and slow after a few years. Everyone has a smartphone with maps on it these days.
Ian Collins me personally i just like having a screen with a map. my car has nav and ive used it all about maybe 5 times lol
joel perez i’m about to buy a bmw. is it worth buying one with nav to be able to see the engine info and brakes and all that good stuff
2011 535 190kms just the water pump and head gasket so far and ofc the regular maintenance Love it. take care of it. It’ll take care of yo pocket
I bought my 2008 BMW 335xi (N54 engine) with 87k miles in 2016, one owner, almost all service records (water pump replaced at 60k). No significant issues except the oil pan gasket but it leaks very little so far, so I still have some time. Changed all fluids immediately (oil, coolant, steering, front diff, rear diff, transfer, ATF with filter), spark plugs, coils. Currently running stage 1 MHD flash, runs great, preparing for stage 2 (downpipes+charge pipe). Some of the issues with n54 I knew before the purchase, some of them I learned after, but so far I was lucky and did get any of them.
How much did that cost you
@@fn1709 oh wow, this comment was like 4 years ago :) since then, I finally did stage 2 with downpipes and proper flash, and currently running the E30 mix. It's hard to sum up everything, but I'd say somewhere around 2-3k for everything. It's easy to estimate, any part you can install yourself would be $200-$300, like the oil catch can, blowoff, chargepipe. Anything you need a mechanic for and a lift is about $500-$1000, like downpipes, intercooler, etc. Also, the suspension cost me about $1500 (Bilstein B8 + H&R Sport springs). You can go further and replace turbos for about $2k and get up to 500-600 hp.
I just bought a 2009 E90 328i with only 64,000 miles. Man... it drives like a champ! Soooo smooth, plenty of pep, and she’s a looker! I drove over 6 hours to get it - they’re so hard to find in really good condition.
They are. Tough to find and they are nice cars
Not really as they are common.
@@seething1361 it’s tough to find them in good shape and for a decent price. Most are +100k miles, needs parts, salvaged title, or it’s in good shape but they want $9k.
@@bodybybrody2295 how much did you pay and what mileage are you at right now
@@boy_mamba9907 I paid $6,200. Right now I’m at about 99,000 miles. I drive an hour and a half each way to work, so it adds up fast. All highway miles though. But I’ve had ZERO problems with it so far. It still runs smooth as butter. I just make sure to change the oil frequently and check my fluids often. I’m honestly surprised at the reliability.
Most people who can afford a BMW just lease for 3 years and then lease a new one every 3 years. Then they don't worry about repairs. I bought a 3 year old 2000 540i. I had a lot of fun with that car and had multiple repairs, like radiator replacement due to plastic radiator plumbing. At one point I paid $3000 for complete suspension replacement. The car felt like a new car after that. A few years later electronic gremlins crept in. Then I traded it in and bought a Honda CRV. The Honda CRV only needed oil changes, one set of tires and a battery, no other repairs even after 70,000 miles.
Leasing is a great way to blow money. Just buy it lightly used with cash
I own a 01 bmw 540i with 230 thousands miles no problems and running strong changed all 4 struts my self $450 dlls german made water pump valve cover gasket 30 bucks all that is a normal oil changes i only use long life oil
but honda crv = no bitches i know cuz i drive one right now😭😭
@@nate7243 You must be very young, my "bitches" as you refer to woman like me for me not my car, lol
Awesome vid. I can totally relate with my personal experience.
Thanks ! Glad to hear you found value and thanks for watching.
Thank you for the valuable information
Thanks for watching.
Hey Bro 😎 . I love my BMW 1997 528i . I drive it very hard and got 525000 miles the changing oil breaks and tires is all I do most.
Thats great. Its that engine whether in a 5 or 3 series is reliable even though the 5 series cars may have additional system electronics. Sounds like you have a good one. Cheers.
I am planning to go to the east cost on my 97 528i to New York from Texas 😎
I am enjoying my manual 2002 530i as well. However I wish I was driving a single VANOS 1996-1998 528i like yours as that engine is the best for E39 - iron engine not aluminium one like mine - Plus it has a single mass flywheel which means better reliability and less cost for the clutch, even if the dual mass flywheel - which is on 530i - offers you a smoother riding.
Told me everything I needed to know that the internet couldn’t. Thanks!
You are welcome
men your great, i love your advice heaven knows, thank u very much, keep it up.
This is valuable information. Thank you
You are very welcome.
I have a 1999 323i that was a very well maintained single owner car. Although it needs something repaired every few months, it has been the best car I've ever owned (Well, except for my '15 BRZ).
Had a e36 323c manual. God that was a reliable and fun car to cover big distances in.
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E30, E28, E34 honestly anything pre 2000s, that's when BMWs were meant to be drivers cars, worked on by the owners, and ran forever if maintained. I still love and adore modern BMWs but back then BMWs weren't "Iphones on wheels" they were purely focused on being the true Ultimate Driving Machine.
Absolutely ! Cheers.
I have 06 325 i and it has 206,328 miles on it and it still runs great! Meaning for a 15 yr old car, never had any major problems. And thats my daily driver..
I have a 2007 BMW 323i with 209000 km, and I have had nothing but the usual maintenance items that you expect with a vehicle getting up there in mileage. New suspension pieces, worn driveshaft carrier bearing, brakes, and most recently a new water pump and thermostat. It has been utterly reliable in all weather conditions (i live in Ontario) No gasket leaks except for a minor rear main seal that sweats as is expected. Despite living in salt country, there is no rust and the underbody is rust free as well, this with no rustproofing. So , for me, because i can do alot of my own maintenance, this car has been reliable, rust free, and a real pleasure to daily drive.
Some of those cars were solid, but watch out for those n54 engine cars like the 335
I have a 2011 335is and it's approaching 100,000 miles. All I have had to do so far is (1) spark plug change, tires, breaks, and oil changes.
how much is the oil change ?
@@Kevin-on3xv 110
I get mine done for $60
I went with an E90 335 over an E46 M3 or E90X M3. I’ve changed coils, plugs, Vanos solenoids, walnut blast, vacuum lines and have an aftermarket warranty to cover turbos, HPFP, Water Pump, Injectors. 120k miles no issues so far. If you’re looking at an N54 just buy a warranty.
Yes they have a bit of a reputation. Thanks for watching
Scott The Car Guy I agree man stock the 335i is great! Just get a warranty and your solid from the majority of issues the n54 is plagued with.
Can I still get a warrant buying from a private seller? How does this work? I’m totally into the 335i I can buy it but is it worth maintaining cost?
You have done a great job doing such a detaily summary on these cars. I have a prospect BMW 323 i that I would love to buy and I am looking for serious reviews. Yours is great, however if you asked me how to make it even better, for dummies like me, it would be really nice just to throw some pictures of the series you are talking about for some of us are completely ignorant about which ones you may be talking about. Tks again for your time and sharing. Best wishes.
Much appreciated! Have an awesome day.
I am very happy with BME e39 5 Series with an M54 engine from 1996. It has 268000 KM on it now. It’s a great BMW to start with.
What about the E34 M5!? Straight 6, naturally aspirated, 350 hp with the right chip, never let me down. Amazing driver. Thanks for the vid!
For sure and thanks for watching.
I gifted my Son a 1997 BMW Z3. The car runs way better than my 2004 X3. The engine on the 97 Z3 is great in my opinion
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE INFORMATION
You are very welcome
Great practical advice!!
I have a 2011 328i xdrive with 166,000 miles and it’s been great, granted I’m on top of things that are known to fail by doing as much preventative maintenance as I can.. water pumps, cooling hoses and bushings. It’s soiled and still looks and runs like a newer car.
Same here.. good to know coz I have the sam 2011 328i xfrive.. I have 50k mileage so even after using 100k mileage it would still be great like yours then :)
I have 2011 328 161000 miles n squeaks gasket blown
so I guess you never had the chance to drive a new BMW that's probably you think a 2011 runs like a new!. The world has moved on greatly since 2011. Obama and Trump gone and Biden is in the white house!.
I own what I consider the working mans e46 M3, 330ci m sport convertible manual gearbox, it’s over 15 years old, but I love it, and I’ve got no intentions of trading it in
If it treats you well, no point in getting rid of it.
ExoticCar PlayPlace exactly, I’ve had a few people say to me, oh but y don’t u get a more economical car, well a friend of mine has a 1 litre ecoboost fiesta, on finance, 2 years old, we do pretty much the same mileage, and yes his petrol bill is cheaper, but when u include wot he pays per month for the car lol well it’s pretty much the same as my fuel for the month, and maintenance wise is not an issue for me, so y would I wanna chop my car in for sumin more ‘economical’, it doesn’t pay......
Thank you for the vid....as a previous owner of several BMW models I have to say as long as BMW has been making cars they should not be so problematic.
Absolutely. Thanks for watching.
All cars have issues...my 2007 Honda civic I bought new, got a cracked engine block less then 80k miles. Only used it for work and not driven aggresively at all. I was lucky though, Honda replaced the engine and now I am at 275k miles.
Great insight, thanks. One of my favorite cars was a 1984 Honda Accord with a manual transmission. Didn't have much horsepower, but you could wind it up and have fun.
For sure, good ole trusty indeed
I have a e60 06 530i and we'lll.. repair cost are not that high, the engine is running smooth as butter @156k miles, no leaks or anything. It just have the typical passenger restraint message and the bloody adaptative headlight issue which I'm planning to code away.
Anything away from that the car is charm to drive and still has a lot of miles to go (or at least I hope so!)
FWIW, consider Chrysler slant 6, Ford truck straight six...GM, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz, etc. etc.
Thank you so very much. You are so helpful.
You are so welcome!
Excellent video. Even though it's been 5 years since this video was made, I'm just gonna say how much I see eye-to-eye with you on BMWs. It's for all the reasons you stated that my #1 choice of BMW would be an '80s 3 series. It would have to be a 2-door with a manual transmission (no automatic). And I don't rule out the mid-70s thru early-80s either. Car Wizard even spoke highly of that generation of 3 series. It may be a little underpowered in stock form but very simple and far more affordable to own. So now it's like you and Car Wizard aren't so different, deep down. The later years are what got Car Wizard started with doing almost a half dozen videos about how he doesn't like BMWs. If I were desperate for a more gutsy BMW, the I'd choose an '80s 5-series with an inline 6. Ms, no more than factory stock '90s M3. And this is all for the sake of reliability and affordability.
05 330i 6-speed. Simple but very nice and very well built car, very fun to drive and sounds very nice under load
True, can not go wrong with a nice 330, best of 3 series with good blend of power and reliability.
e90 2008 328i, metallic sparkling graphite, premium-sports package. Beautiful car in luxury & sporty look!
Sounds great.
Great info. I have a place in my heart for the mid 80's 5 series with manual transmission. What model/yr. would you recommended to purchase now?
Excellent advice
Wish you’d have touched on the “dual powered” turbo 4 banger on the F30 328’s and 320’s.
I have a 330 05 n its been very very good to me. The interior looks like new and i do engine flushs with every oil change. Its almost at 300thousand n it will probably go for and 150/200thousand.
Nice job! Thank you.
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bought my 2010 328i coupe 3 years ago with 166,000 miles on it for $8,500. It now has 359,000 miles and It has never broke down. Those are highway and city miles and because it is so peppy and fun to drive I am in the throttle almost all the time. I drive it hard. I myself change the oil every 7,000 miles and changed the transmission fluid when I got it and recently replaced the coils/sparkplugs. Replaced the brakes only once. It is also very easy to work on (contrary to popular belief) because it is engineered so well. Yes, there are lots of strange clips and fastners you run into but all you have to do is watch a video that shows how a certain clip unclips...everything fits a certain way and fits well. Hell it even has water outlet channels designed to collect rain water and drain it below the frame onto the ground. water has never made it under hood and engine still looks new. It burns less than half a quart of oil between oil changes. It is still a FUN car to drive and the non aspirated straight six is such a smooth engine. Have I been lucky? I dont know but so far it has been the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned by far and I have owned a 1978 Toyota corolla, 1983 Datsun 210, 86 Nissan 300z, 1998 Mazda B2300, 2005 Issuzu Rodeo, 2021 Ford Focus, 2010 honda accord, 2013 ford f150, 90 and 92 f350, 82 Honda prelude, 95, 99,and 03 jeep cherokee, 1985 Toyota 1 Ton Pickup, 2004 Toyota Corolla and a 2002 BMW 545 v8.
Hi, is an E90 325i, year 2006/2011 at mileage 160 k km, a consideration unit to buy?
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When I'm looking for a vehicle my first need is reliability. Then I add in looks or proformance, which ever I can find within my price range. Then once I find one I'm slightly interested in, I check out how much it's going to cost to repair anything that goes out.. that's when bmws tend to leave the conversation. Which sucks because I love the 1 series.
Owned 750li that car used to brake on a daily basis. One day on the highway all light turned on and off, all electronics went off. Couldn't control car anymore and and car stopped suddenly. Thanks God I pulled away quickly and didn't have an accident
Great info!
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Nice video man! I personally have an e46 m3 on my channel it has proven to be fairly reliable for a sports car but the maintenance and repairs are expensive
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Thats what im looking for right now 2001-2006 e46 m3 6 speed manual i don't want the smg transmission i think he said it in the video too...its expensive to maintain i found better lucky find replacement 6 speed manual transmission for a decent price the smg thou 😳
I love the e 46 and e 90 BMW going for over 273k Miles 2007 BMW 328i just with regular maintenance.
I have the same one. Over 313k now :)
Just bought a 328i. Thanks for making me feel better about my purchase.
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I have a 24 year old 325 E36 coupe ..still drives like new. 201,000ks .. gives me a thrill and a buzz everytime I drive it ..
Keep enjoying it. They are great.
Hey thanks for the video man. I have an 08 328i and it has been good to me so far. Only problem I have had is a rear passenger window motor failing. Other than that it has been a pleasure to own and drive.
Those are the most reliable of the e9x series
@@ECPP That is good to know. I was thinking of getting an e60 or the e90 later on but I am leaning more towards the e60 even though I know of the issues with the car but I'm hoping to find a standard
I herd and understood everything you were talking about💯facts you have a new subscriber
Good stuff, thanks for joining the channel. Have a great one. Cheers.
I have a 2011 328i XDrive…
Wonderful car can’t complain…
My first BMW was a 2004 530i I kept up with all the maintenance so I never really had any issues with it.
I got a e92 coupe 2007 328xi 114,000 miles. love it 😍👌🏽👍🏽
Pre Vanos E39 540i will always be my favorite BMW.
The Coolio what year was pre vanos ?
1999, 2000, 2001
97 540 6 spd pre vanos 4.4L was the unicorn IMO. Most guys would take the parts of it and put on their newer e39’s like the throttle body etc. it was the best built car I’ve ever owned period and would go up to 160 mph silently