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Naturally aspirated engines trump over any turbo for longevity and instant thrust. No turbo lag and bullet proof construction is simply good engineering. Totally agree with your honest and well given review.
I have 2 N52 3 series e90 manuals. The turbo ***itself*** isn’t the core problem. The turbo bmw engines also have high pressure fuel pumps and direct injection. These always break and are very costly. Go N52 manual. I have 188000 on one and the exhaust pipe is bone dry; it should go 400,000 miles with babying / warming up and 5k synthetic oil changes.
BMW E30 318i L-Jetronic injection 4cyl 1766cc 105 h.p. 1986 yes 1986 mine for last 28 yrs Simple as a .wheelbarrow, 'Everything' is visible and simple to reach.got a single chain driven cam. NO abs,or any other sensors to give trouble. 8valves. No oil consumption either. I am not a mechanic but I service it myself. Mileage 190,000 miles as of MAR18th 2018 I am a firm believer in frequent oil changes ,filters etc. Yes. things wear out i.e. clutch fork.balljoints.shocks and thats it guys
I absolutely LOVED my carb-converted E12/8 518i (M10B18). Until some (insert words of choice) stole it. And for those who might be wondering, the E12/8 was a South African thing. We didn't get the E28 at first, so they took the E12 body and put the newer E28 interior and suspension in. EDIT: Now I have a prefacelift Z3 (M52TUB28).
I love my E46 325i. While I would never part with it, being a highly engineered machine, you HAVE to make sure that the recommended maintenance is performed. And I’m not talking about just oil changes.
I have had a e39 528i for 14 years, sold it with 327.000km, no major problem, only oil, filters, brakes and other normal wear parts, great engine. Have a F10 520d now, a great car also, has 127.000km and no problem ate all, great car also.
I had a 2011 e90 330i manual.awesome awesome car!i then went for something even cheaper:i now drive an e36 328i manual with a cast iron block m52. Love it! Great video and i agree with all you said.old 6cyl bmws are the best.simple machines.
i drive 335i its the twin turbo one its different i'm not concerned about the engine its somewhere close to bulletproof but the turbos are not reliable at all i agree with that but if you change them with borg wargner or something u'll be fine otherwise this car have never disappointed me it runs perfectly no issues with engine or suspension and ETC. in my 5 years of ownership the only thing i worry about are the turbos they are from mitsubishi and they are not reliable at all a total crap as some people would say.
I HAD a 2002 M Roadster with the straight 6 (pretty much the same engine as the e46 M3), and now I have a 2015 335i with a straight six. I love these engines! NOTHING is as smooth. Nice video, btw.
You only mentioned that the models with inline 6 is reliable. But what build quality? Which Bmw are reliable in the aspect of electricals and electronics?
Although BMW used a few GM transmissions in the past, Getrag and ZF are impeccable and wont ever disappoint. The 4 turbo setups are the new quad turbo diesels for purposes of eliminating lag and run much cooler. Quaife difs are great and use the friction modifier -- even if you don't care about drifting nonsense, it will help in all conditions. AND LSDs also work fine with the electronics.
The Gm Transmissions we're crap The we're breaking to much when you tuned your 3 Liter Diesel a little bit And the Quad turbo Diesels are also crap. You can say every 40d and 50d from BMW is crap Also the 40d v8
07 328i sport, premium, and luxury package with the 6MT transmission (manual). I bought used with 183k now has 190k still strong and I have done a small mod to increase power still no trouble. I think any naturally aspirated i6 won’t let you down. like the solid N52 3.0L
Definitely e90 inline 6.. I have a 2009 328i with 127,000 not anything but reg oil changes I bout it at 77,000 so some things in sure we're replaced by then under warranty.. but yea it's been a great car just leaks a little oil but it's a Bimmer they all leak oil..
Thanks for the video, i appreciate the insider knowledge, i have an e90 320i unfortunately but next time will def be looking at a straight 6, whether 323-330i m package. One question, what do you think about the e70 x5 with the inline 6 petrol engine?
Just got my first BMW which is a 2008 E90 328xi 6spd manual with 80k miles and with all service history done at the dealer. It was also only owned by 1 previous person, which was a woman in her 50's, and I got it for $9k USD. Hope it lasts awhile without too many headaches. It's such a solid and fun car to drive!
Currently own a Canadian spec 98 m3/4/5 with 274k kms (~170k miles)and runs better than my ‘99 Corolla 5 sos with 160k Kms (90k miles). E36 ALL THE WAY
I bought a used 2007 BMW E92 330i back in 2013, it had 109,000 km on the clock, built in Germany (US models are built in the US). It comes with the N52 3.0 liter inline six normally aspirated port injection engine delivering 272hp at 6,500 rpm. It's my weekend car, I do roughly 8,000 km a year with it, so not an awful lot. Now with 150k km on the clock. No HPFP issues (only low pressure fuel pump in this model), port injected (valves get cleaned by fuel, no carbon buildup, no injector failures inside a combustion chamber), no turbo failures (normally aspirated), no electric failures, no overheating, no limp mode, no horror stories. Maybe I've been lucky I don't know but the only thing I did to the car was change the battery 2 years ago, it was 11 years old from factory, not bad, would still start but the crank was a bit longer than usual and I didn't want to risk it. That was a 100 euros job at an independent trusted garage. A few things are said to be prone to go at some point (electric water pump, thermostat, valve cover gasket, oil filter housing gasket, oil pan gasket, ABS pump). But so far so good, touch wood. The smooth progression of the accelerator are a real joy. It's not crazy fast but plenty enough for me (0-100km/h or 0-62mph in 5.9s). The noise of this engine is sublime over 4k RPM, it'll scream for more. This is all the car I need to get my adrenaline pumping.
2006 E60 M5 5.0 V10! I’ve had it about 2.5 years, got it on finance for the same price as a new Ford Focus 1.2 eco or something, it’s been solid and insane fun, sounds that make your hairs stand on end, pulls like a train all the way, and it’s actually gone up in value a tad since I’ve owned it so you can’t go wrong!
just wait till something goes pop 5 digits at MINIMUM when things go bang in an e60 m5 :D if you have had it 2.5 years with nothing going wrong..............that means it will be totaled before summer is done :D
I own a year 2000 E38 730d with 142kW as a daily driver. I have owned it for over 2 years now and the odometer has now over 405000 km on it, I have driven it for over 45000 km-s. Very comfortable for the daily commutes and it looks awesome. It recently passed the yearly roadworthiness test and the emissions were over 6 times lower than the allowed limit.
I purchased a 2012 BMW E93 328i hard top convertible with coral red leather interior and black sapphire metallic exterior. Fully loaded with M Sport. This car is absolutely amazing and fun to drive. People think my car is brand new. You're right about the M Sport package... I figure why would I want to pay so much more for an M3, pay more for fuel and pay more on maintaining that powerful V8 M3...when I can purchase an inline 6-cylinder 328i with an M Sport package. To me it's such a reliable, responsive and attractive car. I am so happy with my BMW as it is my first. I got so lucky when I found this car and yes, it's reliable as I have not run into any issues!
WTF? Realiability is shit too compared to the m57. My car have over 200.000km done with tuning (320hp 700nm) without any problem and i drive my 3series very hard hundreds of kilometers with an speed over 240km/h.
Hello!I wanna know about the reliability of the BMW X5 F15 Xdrive30d. theres several years model from 2015-2017,Im not sure which model is the best to purchase. All I need is an SUV with huge power and reliability for daily drive (my XC90 is really weak on power) .Please give me your advice for my first BMW. Thanks!
Buy a Toyota if you want reliability, end of the discussion. I just sold my E90 for a 2001 Camry and it's been great, parts are so cheap and it doesn't break down every month like my previous BMW. I've owned 2 BMW before and I feel so relieve after selling the 2nd one. The motor (especially N52) can be reliable but things like oil leak, water pump, alternator, power door lock, power windows, crankshaft/camshaft/eccentric shaft sensors, timing chain (loosing), spark plugs/coils are common things that can break on BMWs.
Thank you so much for this video! I'm shopping for a reliable BMW around 10 000 euros and this explained exactly what cars to buy and which to avoid! Prob going for a 320 or 330i E90 2011. I don't want to spend my hard-earned money on a car that will break down all the time!
N52B25 in my Z4 E89 engine... I think this engine is a reliable one.. What do you think? I change the oil and filter every 10 000km or every year and it runs sweet.. It revs well and sounds lovely.. Not the most powerful but certainly enough in everyday life..
Dude at 2004 we purchased a new e46 318i 1895cc.. The car runs at its best.. No problems with oil..The car has 300.000kilo on it and still the power for the specs of the car is satisfying..I don't know about your experience but me as an every day driver who's if I see a nice turn I will take the ASC off I'm more than happy with that car. I know its heavy etc. But its really fun to drive. I liked your video tho 👍
Should I consider buying a 2.0 Liter, twin turbo, inline 4, 16 valve 240 HP ,2013 Series 5 BMW with 82K miles ? It was in a left front end accident (it was repaired, no air bags deployed). The service record is thorough, up to 1 year ago. One of my concerns is I heard BMWs often have electronics problems, maybe the accident weakened the electronics and a year or 2 down the road, I may have problems ?
Hello thanks for the great video. I’m considering purchasing a 2011 BMW x drive with the n-63 engine 4.4 liter v8 twin turbo. I’m aware there was a recall in 2019 and bmw supposedly repaired the issues at no cost. Is this model reliable after the recall issues are fixed ? Thank you.
Music-A very Bad interior quality and there are Just two engines you can buy The old 30d with 235hp and the 35d The BMW n series diesels are cheaper Made, wich makes them very unreliable when they have a Lot of power. So the 30d in the Facelift should also be ok, but i would not recommend to buy a facelift. And never touch the 40d's and 50d's When you want to have a really good BMW suv/sav, Just Look for a e 53. They are better in any Part
Thank you for the comments, I was thinking to buy an x6 2009 or maybe go for 2011 8 gear automatic, and make a facelift (although I'm not sure if I can put the new tail headlights, and front lights of the 2014 model) and maybe upgrade the M6 steering wheel... and here in my country don't have any diesel engines, so it will be the 35i (won't go for the 5.0)as specification I like the x6 look, 4x4 (maybe not that relatively to wranglers and other options...) and I don't have kids... and I need a hatch back sporty suv coupe.. I'm just afraid if there are many mechanical failure to this bmw...I have a Mercedes benz now and for 10 years I only visited the garage once... I'm worried if the computers, electronics and mechanic goes bad in the x6 after 100 000mile. what do you think ?
Music-A i dont know much about the Electronics But i know that the interior quality is Bad. For the Petrol engines Never Take a 50i They have huge turbo Problems because they are between the v The 35i's are a little weak and dont need much less fuel than the v8. A "little" Petrol engine in such a heavy Car can be boring But when the power is No problem, the 35i should be a good choice
A 330i with a quaiffe ATB diff will not be as close to a real ///M than a 335i single turbo would, but it would still be great fun! But to be honest I've been in modded 335i's and overall they still drive nothing like the real deal. Even modded 335i's still cannot go round the twisties like a real M can, they can have the expensive bling coilovers and BBK setups and still be left behind. True, the N54 is a brilliant engine and for relatively little money they can be turned into nukes by remapping so it is no wonder they are so popular. I even toyed with the idea of selling my own E46 M3 to put towards a nice 335i running nearly 500hp but when I drove it I couldn't believe how benign it felt compared to the S54. Sure, straight line blasts were brutal, lovely engine but the overall driving experience was so neutral it left me desperate to get back in my own car and blast it through some back roads. The problem with the latest range from BMW over the past decade is that they are slapping M-Tech badges onto random models throughout the range and some people think they are buying a near ///M equivalent. Brilliant marketing trick, but still bordering on goddamn fraud!
I drive a 1999bmw 740il with approx.150000 miles on the engine ..recently the engine started sounding like a diesel engine and a mechanic said that it needs a new timing chain and guides ..approx, a $3500.00 job. The auto has been a very fine fun auto and still looks almost new. In your opinion is the 740il BMW WORTH THE COST TO REPAIR?
Which is the more reliable engine in modern BMW's i.e. 420i or 420d, 430i or d etc? I had a 320d e46 years ago,,,engine turbo blew which sickened me...looking again nowadays and looking at modern day petrol versus diesel...any thoughts?
i got my e39 540i sportwagon for 6500$ canadian, and it came with it's original rims and new tires, some e46 m3 rims and winter tires, AND some e34 m5 rims with summer tires........ good deal for such a rare car? 2 previous enthusiast owners, cars is mechanically perfect i can tell that no teenager ever went out in the car ripping around breaking shit :D
Hey nice video thanks, what about 4 series ? I want to purchase a 420i OR 430i, big question.... Is the 420i enough for this car ? Is 420i less reliable than 430i ?
Ey mate,thx for this awsome video.I got a E91 320i (2007) i spent a lot of money on it still sucks....Can you tell me a good gasoline engine which is not the 330i? 3 series only.Thank you!
I have a 2015 X3 F25 lci 20d (B47D20 Engine) stage 1 tuned with 103000 KM's on it. Using 8.4 L / 100 KM average with 20" wheels. Have not had an issue of a day old thus far.
Hello, I saw your video today. I'm planning to Buy Used 2010 BMW 320i (naturally aspirated 2 ltr) which has done around 50,000 km / 31068 miles. Might use it as Project car for Modification as well. What is your opinion? Whether it is Reliable or no?
Thanks for sharing. I waited 10 years for my friends immaculate z3 E36. Got it at 300 000km. Now had it 5 years and 400 000km. It was chipped before. (205hp) with a M3 gorgeous noisy exhaust. Incredible indestructable, simple straight forward machine. Its a daily but through clubs we're also doing sprints and informal fun racing events on track. We swear never to sell. I used only Castrol edge synthetic oil. Dirt cheap to maintain although we recently had all shocks and CV rubber booths, alternator and (aluminium) thermostat housing replaced. Most underrated car!. We never want to part with this joy called little Zetta.(red) AGREE THIS INLINE 6 IS AWESOME! (PERHAPS BEST OF THE BEST)
If you want a reliable BMW, drive a well looked after classic, like an E30. The BMW's of today are garbage for reliability. A classic will only go up in price vs down.
I've had my 2014 428i M Sport Coupe going on 4 years with zero problems. My neighbor has a 16 GC and it's been solid as well. Remember a single shop may see 8 cars of the same make and model come into their shop with issues in a 6 month period. So, It sets the tone for that model (and shop) even though it's a very small representation of that vehicle world wide. I know there has been problematic particular series for BMW, but so has there been for Audi and Merc. I've owned them all. When you buy a sports saloon or coupe from a German manufacturer it simply cost more to maintain because of it's performance and build quality. Maintain your rig with regular maintenance and enjoy it. Shit will happen from time to time with just about any car in the market. Good Luck!
Wow! You have so much knowledge! Thank you for sharing with us. I am looking at purchasing a 2016 228i Xdrive with 16,000 miles on it. Would you recommend this car? This would be my first BMW and do not want to make a costly mistake.
It's not the cars that are at fault it's the clowns behind the wheel,they drive like their arse is on fire jumping queues and constantly changing lanes to get one vehicle ahead always got to be at the front and they don't give a shit how they get there,if you treat any vehicle like that you are going to get problems and expensive ones at that,they are a good vehicle if driven correctly but like any other manufacturer they do have their limitations and weak points.
Hey, 99Vehicles TV,i wonder what do you think of the BMW E46 320D. And which is better,the 136hp(pre-facelift) or the 150hp(facelift) ? I'd appreciate your answer a lot !
The video is very helpful, thank you! I am driving a 2015 Passat TDI and I am thinking to trade with 2014 535d, I-6. Do you recommend this car? I like 5 series and I like diesel. Thank you.
I've mainly had bmws over the past 12 years. Some models were better than others for reliability. My e46 m3 was probably my favourate but it had plenty of things go wrong with it. I have had an e36 328i for the past year and it hasn't had a single problem (yet). Surprising considering it will be 24 this year. Thinking of getting an e39 530 or 535 next, as i've not had one before.
I have recently purchased 2003 e46 BMW 330 CI MSport, automatic, with 135000km in the great condition. What are your experiences with that model? What can i expect in near future regarding maintenance? The moment i bought it i changed oil, filters, brakes and 2xlambda sonde. It works great now. No strange noises. But for the rest i dont know what can i expect. Are there any particular problems and what i should look into? Thanks
Running a E36 318i m43 with 414000km on the clock and still going strong, only major parts replaced is the water pump and the plastic coolant flanges. Keep up with normal maintenance and your engine will last you a life time.
Hope this can get answered. I’m considering the purchase of a 2006 BMW 523i secondhand. Do you recommend me to buy that? (Choosing between a 2014 Subaru XV or a 523i)
Out of the 2009 - 2010 X6 models what do you think is the best engine if you were to buy one now? Originally I was thinking the 35d but I'm not sure about there reliability? Would a petrol be a safer bet? Looking at buying an X6 with around 150 thousand kms on it.
What do you think of e92 320d? I'm looking to buy one, currently own e46 320d which I bought 7 years ago and serves me great with around 236000km on clock. How's the engine on e92? Is it reliable? I see a lot of them with 250000km or some 300000km which is way over what I would consider good.
There is a nice 2009 135i sport that drive perfect when I test drove it. No strange smells.... no noises or anything.... 45K miles on it. Seemed pretty solid... I left it running for awhile just to see if it had an engine code like the last one I drive.... it did not.
I’m looking to buy an e46 m3, what are your thoughts about it and also in terms of reliability and what i should be looking out for when purchasing one?
Hi. I would like to know if you can answer my question please ? Ihave a 525i 2005 and I left the car in the garage For 8 months I changed all consumables for ex filters all liquids before leaving it parkd, so If I want to drive it do I need to change all consumables again? Thank you
e39 523i for 9 years. One vacuum hose changed... that's it! Stock spark plugs, factory coil overs. One word - perfection. Quiet, dynamic, hodoie when you want it to be, economical, bulletproof reliable.
my 2001 540i sportwagon only had 3 coils changed and new front cupholders installed rarer than a veyron, better to drive than a veyron, also it did 290,000kms before it needed a trans and engine rebuild (cue 20k canadian) my suspension has been cycled a few times because i drive the car as it is meant to be driven :D
Got my 1998 pre-lci 528i E39 for around 4.000€, even though it already had 230.000 km, the old M52B28 still runs perfect until today. Guess they nicknamed the old five series "the best car ever made in the world" for a reason...
I got myself an 07 e90 328xi And seems like the previous owner didn’t do much maintenance so I’m stuck with a somewhat problematic car but I still love the hell outta of it
Im young 25 years old. I am living in Czech republic, near to Germany. So think its ok when it comes to parts and services. I have saved up some money about 20.000eur. May i ask u which bmw 5 series i should buy used. 2014->2018. Petrol or diesel? I do travel 220km highways every sunday and Saturday. (440km totals every week). Its gonna be my first bmw car. Thanks.
Hi! I am thinking to purchase my first BMW and I am still not sure what the best choice would be. It would have to be a petrol engine cause I drive a lot of short distances and not more than 15 000 km / year. My budget is around 15k euros. I was thinking an F30 320i? An opinion and a suggestion would be much appreciated. Thanks
What year X5, if buying after the 2006 model would you recommend? I am new to BMWs but I have a growing desire to know about the cars. Inline I hear is the way to go. Thank you
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Naturally aspirated engines trump over any turbo for longevity and instant thrust. No turbo lag and bullet proof construction is simply good engineering. Totally agree with your honest and well given review.
naturally aspirated licks balls, glad they went turbo, since then they've become significantly better
@@kemalkeza6795 stfu na is fast er with same HP because of no lag and better torque curve
@@ManOfAttitudeLP1998 what about the 630i
Would you choose the n52 engine over the b20 turbo engine used in the F series , is yes , why?
I have 2 N52 3 series e90 manuals.
The turbo ***itself*** isn’t the core problem. The turbo bmw engines also have high pressure fuel pumps and direct injection. These always break and are very costly. Go N52 manual. I have 188000 on one and the exhaust pipe is bone dry; it should go 400,000 miles with babying / warming up and 5k synthetic oil changes.
The music is louder than you.
Romerryll Fisher You might need to get yours ears cleaned ...
2004 BMW 325i inline 6 180000 miles on my car,, and still had not broke down on me yet
Had the same car i believe it!!!!
Bmw 1994 325mi carsolee.hat c
Did you do any “preventative maintenance” ?
BMW E30 318i L-Jetronic injection 4cyl 1766cc 105 h.p. 1986 yes 1986 mine for last 28 yrs
Simple as a .wheelbarrow, 'Everything' is visible and simple to reach.got a single chain driven
cam. NO abs,or any other sensors to give trouble. 8valves. No oil consumption either.
I am not a mechanic but I service it myself. Mileage 190,000 miles as of MAR18th 2018
I am a firm believer in frequent oil changes ,filters etc.
Yes. things wear out i.e. clutch fork.balljoints.shocks and thats it guys
Nice
But i would miss the carburator
I absolutely LOVED my carb-converted E12/8 518i (M10B18). Until some (insert words of choice) stole it.
And for those who might be wondering, the E12/8 was a South African thing. We didn't get the E28 at first, so they took the E12 body and put the newer E28 interior and suspension in.
EDIT: Now I have a prefacelift Z3 (M52TUB28).
I'm planing to buy an E30 318i made in 1988, they're as we like to say "a car with a soul"
A beautiful, classically designed car made to last
I love my 1991 E30 318i 1.8L 4-cyl. 5-speed Manual.
@@2Brian Is everything running smooth after so many years? Any big repairs? I am very interested in buying an e30 that's why i am asking.
I'm glad you said BMW e90 330i because I am about to purchase one for daily driving
I have one too - facebook.com/BMW330iMSport/
Kiwi TeeTee ... The one I bought is also silver lol
Buy the n52, NOT the n53
krezo yeah, buy the N52
eath nowen no 330i or 330xi but he did say the 320d which is also diesel was reliable so I’m sure it is very reliable as long as it has no turbos.
All of them .If you look after them and never miss a service .15 year bmw owner :)
10 year bmw owner right here
29 year BMW owner here, and it runs with minimum amount of problem during those 29 year of ownership.
@@k8-sr495 what is The most reliable bmw you ever had?
K8 - SR so why is there tons of videos talking about “preventative maintenance” basically replacing half the engine, in order for it not to break down
@@RandomGuy-ej9gr you have to research the model you buy so problems will be minimized with buying carefully!
I love my E46 325i. While I would never part with it, being a highly engineered machine, you HAVE to make sure that the recommended maintenance is performed. And I’m not talking about just oil changes.
About what are you talking?
There's not a single part on that car that
wants to stay alive,except the engine and
ZF5.That been my experience.
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I have had a e39 528i for 14 years, sold it with 327.000km, no major problem, only oil, filters, brakes and other normal wear parts, great engine.
Have a F10 520d now, a great car also, has 127.000km and no problem ate all, great car also.
Mario Lopes I have 520d f11 and it has more than enaugh power for daily use
same, 520d f11, the power is just enough!
Jaski Kiiski only the early models if I reckon properly
Mario Lopes me too, 528i e39 since 2003 no problems! 202‘000 km so far
I had a 2011 e90 330i manual.awesome awesome car!i then went for something even cheaper:i now drive an e36 328i manual with a cast iron block m52. Love it! Great video and i agree with all you said.old 6cyl bmws are the best.simple machines.
As a driver of a manual, NA, 2.5 litre E92 BMW with the M package I totally agree.
The turbos have terrible reliability.
i drive 335i its the twin turbo one its different i'm not concerned about the engine its somewhere close to bulletproof but the turbos are not reliable at all i agree with that but if you change them with borg wargner or something u'll be fine otherwise this car have never disappointed me it runs perfectly no issues with engine or suspension and ETC. in my 5 years of ownership the only thing i worry about are the turbos they are from mitsubishi and they are not reliable at all a total crap as some people would say.
No way can twin turbo on v6 be reliable.correct me if I'm wrong
I have to N54's both tuned, one pushing 700whp. No problems here, do you maintenance
really? what a bullshit u talking about? mitsubishi turbos are terrible reliability !!!
Man i answer to UnReal...
I HAD a 2002 M Roadster with the straight 6 (pretty much the same engine as the e46 M3), and now I have a 2015 335i with a straight six. I love these engines! NOTHING is as smooth. Nice video, btw.
At 2:22 he says " And as a whole, those engines suck ".🤣
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Awesome video👍👍👍👍👍
2004 e46 330 cd 5 years of driving i drove 50 k mills all i replaced is a alternator and put coil-overs.
Pretty good i will say
The F30 3 series is pretty reliable. Just go on the forums -- won't see many complaints.
I have the F30 330D, 70k miles and no issues at all, runs like an absolute charm
You only mentioned that the models with inline 6 is reliable. But what build quality? Which Bmw are reliable in the aspect of electricals and electronics?
Although BMW used a few GM transmissions in the past, Getrag and ZF are impeccable and wont ever disappoint. The 4 turbo setups are the new quad turbo diesels for purposes of eliminating lag and run much cooler. Quaife difs are great and use the friction modifier -- even if you don't care about drifting nonsense, it will help in all conditions. AND LSDs also work fine with the electronics.
The Gm Transmissions we're crap
The we're breaking to much when you tuned your 3 Liter Diesel a little bit
And the Quad turbo Diesels are also crap.
You can say every 40d and 50d from BMW is crap
Also the 40d v8
GM trannys aren't that bad it's just important to service them
07 328i sport, premium, and luxury package with the 6MT transmission (manual). I bought used with 183k now has 190k still strong and I have done a small mod to increase power still no trouble. I think any naturally aspirated i6 won’t let you down. like the solid N52 3.0L
For me the e46 is the best model ever made :) best chassi ever
Renato Silva what about the subframe tearing issue
I have an E92 325i automatic with 218HP. Its the best car i ever had in my life.
Definitely e90 inline 6.. I have a 2009 328i with 127,000 not anything but reg oil changes I bout it at 77,000 so some things in sure we're replaced by then under warranty.. but yea it's been a great car just leaks a little oil but it's a Bimmer they all leak oil..
I just got a 2014 328i and I love it
Thanks for the video, i appreciate the insider knowledge, i have an e90 320i unfortunately but next time will def be looking at a straight 6, whether 323-330i m package. One question, what do you think about the e70 x5 with the inline 6 petrol engine?
They say 3.0i is weak for the older e55 model.At least 4.4i. Dont know about e70.
My dad has a 320i LCI e90
Just got my first BMW which is a 2008 E90 328xi 6spd manual with 80k miles and with all service history done at the dealer. It was also only owned by 1 previous person, which was a woman in her 50's, and I got it for $9k USD. Hope it lasts awhile without too many headaches. It's such a solid and fun car to drive!
E36 inline 6!
Has to be the Euro spec M3 3.2 Evolution though ;) I would sell my missus to get my estoril blue one back! lol
Currently own a Canadian spec 98 m3/4/5 with 274k kms (~170k miles)and runs better than my ‘99 Corolla 5 sos with 160k Kms (90k miles).
E36 ALL THE WAY
Pretty real, Own a 1992 320i with 240k kms turn like a clock and never see a 6L gasoline in a junkyard here in France
I own both and think highly of the m50b25 straight 6 525i and m62b44 non vanoss. 540i e39 V8 Super relaible engines
Daniel Theron how about the bmw m6 here on the U S you know something about the v10 engines?
I bought a used 2007 BMW E92 330i back in 2013, it had 109,000 km on the clock, built in Germany (US models are built in the US).
It comes with the N52 3.0 liter inline six normally aspirated port injection engine delivering 272hp at 6,500 rpm. It's my weekend car, I do roughly 8,000 km a year with it, so not an awful lot. Now with 150k km on the clock.
No HPFP issues (only low pressure fuel pump in this model), port injected (valves get cleaned by fuel, no carbon buildup, no injector failures inside a combustion chamber), no turbo failures (normally aspirated), no electric failures, no overheating, no limp mode, no horror stories.
Maybe I've been lucky I don't know but the only thing I did to the car was change the battery 2 years ago, it was 11 years old from factory, not bad, would still start but the crank was a bit longer than usual and I didn't want to risk it. That was a 100 euros job at an independent trusted garage.
A few things are said to be prone to go at some point (electric water pump, thermostat, valve cover gasket, oil filter housing gasket, oil pan gasket, ABS pump). But so far so good, touch wood.
The smooth progression of the accelerator are a real joy. It's not crazy fast but plenty enough for me (0-100km/h or 0-62mph in 5.9s). The noise of this engine is sublime over 4k RPM, it'll scream for more.
This is all the car I need to get my adrenaline pumping.
Pretty satisfied with my '03 E39 inline car.
RCs By A Dummy gorgeous car! '
2006 E60 M5 5.0 V10! I’ve had it about 2.5 years, got it on finance for the same price as a new Ford Focus 1.2 eco or something, it’s been solid and insane fun, sounds that make your hairs stand on end, pulls like a train all the way, and it’s actually gone up in value a tad since I’ve owned it so you can’t go wrong!
just wait till something goes pop
5 digits at MINIMUM when things go bang in an e60 m5 :D
if you have had it 2.5 years with nothing going wrong..............that means it will be totaled before summer is done :D
currently have an E90 330i. stuck between a 5 series, E92/E93 or keeping my E90
I own a year 2000 E38 730d with 142kW as a daily driver. I have owned it for over 2 years now and the odometer has now over 405000 km on it, I have driven it for over 45000 km-s. Very comfortable for the daily commutes and it looks awesome. It recently passed the yearly roadworthiness test and the emissions were over 6 times lower than the allowed limit.
when he said inline sixes i was like wtf almost 90% of bmw engines are inline 6
most of the new ones are straight 4 turbos
I purchased a 2012 BMW E93 328i hard top convertible with coral red leather interior and black sapphire metallic exterior. Fully loaded with M Sport. This car is absolutely amazing and fun to drive. People think my car is brand new. You're right about the M Sport package... I figure why would I want to pay so much more for an M3, pay more for fuel and pay more on maintaining that powerful V8 M3...when I can purchase an inline 6-cylinder 328i with an M Sport package. To me it's such a reliable, responsive and attractive car. I am so happy with my BMW as it is my first. I got so lucky when I found this car and yes, it's reliable as I have not run into any issues!
M57D30 e46/39 by far tho most reliable bmws
M51D25 was even better
The only Problem for them was cooling
xCobi Power wise? Yeah, definitely.
Reliability wise? You must be joking.
WTF? Realiability is shit too compared to the m57. My car have over 200.000km done with tuning (320hp 700nm) without any problem and i drive my 3series very hard hundreds of kilometers with an speed over 240km/h.
Hello!I wanna know about the reliability of the BMW X5 F15 Xdrive30d. theres several years model from 2015-2017,Im not sure which model is the best to purchase. All I need is an SUV with huge power and reliability for daily drive (my XC90 is really weak on power) .Please give me your advice for my first BMW. Thanks!
I would love to know your opinion about the BMW X5 M sport. 6 inline diesel 2016
Buy a Toyota if you want reliability, end of the discussion.
I just sold my E90 for a 2001 Camry and it's been great, parts are so cheap and it doesn't break down every month like my previous BMW. I've owned 2 BMW before and I feel so relieve after selling the 2nd one.
The motor (especially N52) can be reliable but things like oil leak, water pump, alternator, power door lock, power windows, crankshaft/camshaft/eccentric shaft sensors, timing chain (loosing), spark plugs/coils are common things that can break on BMWs.
What are your thoughts on a 2010 328i e92? As a daily driver.
I Have a 2011 328i, it's the best thing ever, but usually I spend min 500$ every 3 months on maintenance
Stills sounds a lot
There's something wrong with your car
Thank you so much for this video! I'm shopping for a reliable BMW around 10 000 euros and this explained exactly what cars to buy and which to avoid! Prob going for a 320 or 330i E90 2011. I don't want to spend my hard-earned money on a car that will break down all the time!
Love my 30.i z4 ready to go every time I turn the key
I have a Z3 2.8 from 1997 on my drive way..... after all those years she still makes me happy when I hit the gass
My f11 520d xDrive is not lacking power at all. Its no racing car but it goes easy to 240kph in Icelandic roads 😊
Björn Guðmundsson 9
N52B25 in my Z4 E89 engine... I think this engine is a reliable one.. What do you think?
I change the oil and filter every 10 000km or every year and it runs sweet.. It revs well and sounds lovely..
Not the most powerful but certainly enough in everyday life..
E34 525i 5 speed is pretty much bulletproof.
So true
One here. Totally bulletproof.
BOKA THE SMOKA I feel you buddy
Dude at 2004 we purchased a new e46 318i 1895cc.. The car runs at its best.. No problems with oil..The car has 300.000kilo on it and still the power for the specs of the car is satisfying..I don't know about your experience but me as an every day driver who's if I see a nice turn I will take the ASC off I'm more than happy with that car. I know its heavy etc. But its really fun to drive. I liked your video tho 👍
e46 330ci😊
MrDanielsahne not reliable at all in my experience.
I have a e46 330cd convertible
I’ve got mine with the zhp package! ❤️
E46 328i M-Sport ;)
I have one too. 445.000 km / 276.500 miles. Very reliable.
Should I consider buying a 2.0 Liter, twin turbo, inline 4, 16 valve 240 HP ,2013 Series 5 BMW with 82K miles ? It was in a left front end accident (it was repaired, no air bags deployed). The service record is thorough, up to 1 year ago. One of my concerns is I heard BMWs often have electronics problems, maybe the accident weakened the electronics and a year or 2 down the road, I may have problems ?
How about the f10 2011 528i with inline 6 engine?
Hello thanks for the great video. I’m considering purchasing a 2011 BMW x drive with the n-63 engine 4.4 liter v8 twin turbo. I’m aware there was a recall in 2019 and bmw supposedly repaired the issues at no cost. Is this model reliable after the recall issues are fixed ? Thank you.
your a bro expert more videos about this one please
What do you think abaut the BMW X5 E70? Which engine is better 3.0D , xDrive 35D , xDrive 40D or xDrive 48i , xDrive 30i?
What do you think about the Model X6 2008 or 2009 ?any advice ?
Yeah, they absolutely suck. Not that good on offroad, expensive maintenance.
Music-A very Bad interior quality and there are Just two engines you can buy
The old 30d with 235hp and the 35d
The BMW n series diesels are cheaper Made, wich makes them very unreliable when they have a Lot of power.
So the 30d in the Facelift should also be ok, but i would not recommend to buy a facelift.
And never touch the 40d's and 50d's
When you want to have a really good BMW suv/sav, Just Look for a e 53. They are better in any Part
Than you !
Thank you for the comments, I was thinking to buy an x6 2009 or maybe go for 2011 8 gear automatic, and make a facelift (although I'm not sure if I can put the new tail headlights, and front lights of the 2014 model) and maybe upgrade the M6 steering wheel...
and here in my country don't have any diesel engines, so it will be the 35i (won't go for the 5.0)as specification I like the x6 look, 4x4 (maybe not that relatively to wranglers and other options...) and I don't have kids... and I need a hatch back sporty suv coupe..
I'm just afraid if there are many mechanical failure to this bmw...I have a Mercedes benz now and for 10 years I only visited the garage once...
I'm worried if the computers, electronics and mechanic goes bad in the x6 after 100 000mile. what do you think ?
Music-A i dont know much about the Electronics
But i know that the interior quality is Bad.
For the Petrol engines
Never Take a 50i
They have huge turbo Problems because they are between the v
The 35i's are a little weak and dont need much less fuel than the v8.
A "little" Petrol engine in such a heavy Car can be boring
But when the power is No problem, the 35i should be a good choice
Good information, thank you. What about a 2016 BMW 435i Gran Coupe with the N55 engine? Any thoughts on the reliability?
A 330i with a quaiffe ATB diff will not be as close to a real ///M than a 335i single turbo would, but it would still be great fun! But to be honest I've been in modded 335i's and overall they still drive nothing like the real deal. Even modded 335i's still cannot go round the twisties like a real M can, they can have the expensive bling coilovers and BBK setups and still be left behind. True, the N54 is a brilliant engine and for relatively little money they can be turned into nukes by remapping so it is no wonder they are so popular. I even toyed with the idea of selling my own E46 M3 to put towards a nice 335i running nearly 500hp but when I drove it I couldn't believe how benign it felt compared to the S54. Sure, straight line blasts were brutal, lovely engine but the overall driving experience was so neutral it left me desperate to get back in my own car and blast it through some back roads. The problem with the latest range from BMW over the past decade is that they are slapping M-Tech badges onto random models throughout the range and some people think they are buying a near ///M equivalent. Brilliant marketing trick, but still bordering on goddamn fraud!
True :-)
I drive a 1999bmw 740il with approx.150000 miles on the engine ..recently the engine started sounding like a diesel engine and a mechanic said that it needs a new timing chain and guides ..approx, a $3500.00 job. The auto has been a very fine fun auto and still looks almost new. In your opinion is the 740il BMW WORTH THE COST TO REPAIR?
M52B25TU is the best engine. There is no need to talk so long.
I have the M52B25 in E36. Even with single vanos it is a very good engine.
E36 best engines my m52b20 is also fucking good and realiable
Which is the more reliable engine in modern BMW's i.e. 420i or 420d, 430i or d etc? I had a 320d e46 years ago,,,engine turbo blew which sickened me...looking again nowadays and looking at modern day petrol versus diesel...any thoughts?
E90 inline 6 😎
Ryan Stucke Absolutely - smooth, powerful and reliable!
Is there any other type of E90?
Is that the 325i?
I like that you get straight to the points and kept this brief. Just lower the music volume by a lot next time please.
how about the older BMWs E39 ?
They're great, but it's hard to find one in excellent condition. I have a review on the e39 530d. One of my very first videos. Check it out. Cheers.
I agree, its very hard to find e39s in good conditions. I am currently considering e39 520i or 523i. Would you recommend these?
Yeah. Any Inline6 NA gas engine works great on BMW.
i got my e39 540i sportwagon for 6500$ canadian, and it came with it's original rims and new tires, some e46 m3 rims and winter tires, AND some e34 m5 rims with summer tires........
good deal for such a rare car?
2 previous enthusiast owners, cars is mechanically perfect
i can tell that no teenager ever went out in the car ripping around breaking shit :D
Hey nice video thanks, what about 4 series ? I want to purchase a 420i OR 430i, big question.... Is the 420i enough for this car ? Is 420i less reliable than 430i ?
I didn't know that there is such a thing as reliable bmw
Research some good some bad just like many other brands!
Ey mate,thx for this awsome video.I got a E91 320i (2007) i spent a lot of money on it still sucks....Can you tell me a good gasoline engine which is not the 330i? 3 series only.Thank you!
BMW DO WHAT YOUR GOOD AT...MAKE NON TURBO ENGINES AGAIN😁😁😁
I have a 2015 X3 F25 lci 20d (B47D20 Engine) stage 1 tuned with 103000 KM's on it. Using 8.4 L / 100 KM average with 20" wheels. Have not had an issue of a day old thus far.
what about the 1 series 120 i
I love the 120i e87. Naturally aspirated, economical, fun. I am really thinking to get that car for myself.
id owned a 116i, problems with startup motor, also not punchy (as 120s are)
Wolf same here. Would like to get one myself but not sure which one.
Hello,
I saw your video today.
I'm planning to Buy Used 2010 BMW 320i (naturally aspirated 2 ltr) which has done around 50,000 km / 31068 miles.
Might use it as Project car for Modification as well.
What is your opinion? Whether it is Reliable or no?
omg Where the hell have you found a reliable bmw I've heard it may well be some but can only be a fairy tale haha
nope it's real just research before you buy!
Thanks for sharing. I waited 10 years for my friends immaculate z3 E36. Got it at 300 000km. Now had it 5 years and 400 000km. It was chipped before. (205hp) with a M3 gorgeous noisy exhaust. Incredible indestructable, simple straight forward machine. Its a daily but through clubs we're also doing sprints and informal fun racing events on track. We swear never to sell. I used only Castrol edge synthetic oil. Dirt cheap to maintain although we recently had all shocks and CV rubber booths, alternator and (aluminium) thermostat housing replaced. Most underrated car!. We never want to part with this joy called little Zetta.(red) AGREE THIS INLINE 6 IS AWESOME! (PERHAPS BEST OF THE BEST)
If you want a reliable BMW, drive a well looked after classic, like an E30. The BMW's of today are garbage for reliability. A classic will only go up in price vs down.
My dad haves a BMW 318i 2009 for over a year now. Beamers are awesome!
What about 428i gran coupe? 2015-2017
I've had my 2014 428i M Sport Coupe going on 4 years with zero problems. My neighbor has a 16 GC and it's been solid as well. Remember a single shop may see 8 cars of the same make and model come into their shop with issues in a 6 month period. So, It sets the tone for that model (and shop) even though it's a very small representation of that vehicle world wide. I know there has been problematic particular series for BMW, but so has there been for Audi and Merc. I've owned them all. When you buy a sports saloon or coupe from a German manufacturer it simply cost more to maintain because of it's performance and build quality. Maintain your rig with regular maintenance and enjoy it. Shit will happen from time to time with just about any car in the market. Good Luck!
Wow! You have so much knowledge! Thank you for sharing with us. I am looking at purchasing a 2016 228i Xdrive with 16,000 miles on it. Would you recommend this car? This would be my first BMW and do not want to make a costly mistake.
It's not the cars that are at fault it's the clowns behind the wheel,they drive like their arse is on fire jumping queues and constantly changing lanes to get one vehicle ahead always got to be at the front and they don't give a shit how they get there,if you treat any vehicle like that you are going to get problems and expensive ones at that,they are a good vehicle if driven correctly but like any other manufacturer they do have their limitations and weak points.
thats just a retarded steriotype. thats the same as saying mustangs brake down becaus they drive in to many crowds....
Hey, 99Vehicles TV,i wonder what do you think of the BMW E46 320D. And which is better,the 136hp(pre-facelift) or the 150hp(facelift) ? I'd appreciate your answer a lot !
A very old BMW because now days BMW's are crap
2001 540i sportwagon is my only BMW
tons of people are saying the e39 540i sedan and wagon are THE definitive BMW's that weren't M cars :D
The video is very helpful, thank you! I am driving a 2015 Passat TDI and I am thinking to trade with 2014 535d, I-6. Do you recommend this car? I like 5 series and I like diesel. Thank you.
BMW is never going to be reliable
Get yourself Japanese car
X I've had a 2001 e46 for nearly two years now not one problem with it
@@leemurphy5253 wow nearly 2 years. thats so long , wow a lifetime really
I've mainly had bmws over the past 12 years. Some models were better than others for reliability. My e46 m3 was probably my favourate but it had plenty of things go wrong with it. I have had an e36 328i for the past year and it hasn't had a single problem (yet). Surprising considering it will be 24 this year. Thinking of getting an e39 530 or 535 next, as i've not had one before.
A cheap Japanese cars is never gonna be fast get yourself something german or American
The Germans invented cars, I’m confident that they know how to make a good car...
I have recently purchased 2003 e46 BMW 330 CI MSport, automatic, with 135000km in the great condition.
What are your experiences with that model?
What can i expect in near future regarding maintenance?
The moment i bought it i changed oil, filters, brakes and 2xlambda sonde.
It works great now. No strange noises.
But for the rest i dont know what can i expect. Are there any particular problems and what i should look into?
Thanks
Running a E36 318i m43 with 414000km on the clock and still going strong, only major parts replaced is the water pump and the plastic coolant flanges. Keep up with normal maintenance and your engine will last you a life time.
Hope this can get answered. I’m considering the purchase of a 2006 BMW 523i secondhand. Do you recommend me to buy that? (Choosing between a 2014 Subaru XV or a 523i)
Out of the 2009 - 2010 X6 models what do you think is the best engine if you were to buy one now? Originally I was thinking the 35d but I'm not sure about there reliability? Would a petrol be a safer bet? Looking at buying an X6 with around 150 thousand kms on it.
What do you think of e92 320d? I'm looking to buy one, currently own e46 320d which I bought 7 years ago and serves me great with around 236000km on clock. How's the engine on e92? Is it reliable? I see a lot of them with 250000km or some 300000km which is way over what I would consider good.
There is a nice 2009 135i sport that drive perfect when I test drove it. No strange smells.... no noises or anything.... 45K miles on it. Seemed pretty solid... I left it running for awhile just to see if it had an engine code like the last one I drive.... it did not.
Looking to buy a 2016 x1 with 10k miles on it . How reliable is the engine of these small suvs ? Thank you video is awesome
A good reliable BMW. I have a 2003 BMW 530i e60 with the m54b30 engine. I have 387,000km on the clock. General service. Oil change. Runs like a dream!
I am looking at a 2012 BMW X3 28i, with 140000 miles. Should I buy it? All the other aspects are fine. Thanks
I’m looking to buy an e46 m3, what are your thoughts about it and also in terms of reliability and what i should be looking out for when purchasing one?
Hi.
I would like to know if you can answer my question please ? Ihave a 525i 2005 and I left the car in the garage For 8 months I changed all consumables for ex filters all liquids before leaving it parkd, so If I want to drive it do I need to change all consumables again? Thank you
e39 523i for 9 years.
One vacuum hose changed... that's it!
Stock spark plugs, factory coil overs.
One word - perfection. Quiet, dynamic, hodoie when you want it to be, economical, bulletproof reliable.
my 2001 540i sportwagon only had 3 coils changed and new front cupholders installed
rarer than a veyron, better to drive than a veyron, also it did 290,000kms before it needed a trans and engine rebuild (cue 20k canadian)
my suspension has been cycled a few times because i drive the car as it is meant to be driven :D
Got my 1998 pre-lci 528i E39 for around 4.000€, even though it already had 230.000 km, the old M52B28 still runs perfect until today. Guess they nicknamed the old five series "the best car ever made in the world" for a reason...
What would you say about V8 engines, specially 4.8 gasoline used at BMW 750i year 2005? Thank you and congratulations for the videos!
What is your take on X1 2016 diesel, are they any good? Cost of maintance?
I got myself an 07 e90 328xi And seems like the previous owner didn’t do much maintenance so I’m stuck with a somewhat problematic car but I still love the hell outta of it
You are absolutely right! What do you think of the e34 520i 24v auto?
Agree, 330i - petrol, naturally aspirated, inline 6 from BMW and auyomatic transmission = best choice.
Im young 25 years old. I am living in Czech republic, near to Germany. So think its ok when it comes to parts and services.
I have saved up some money about 20.000eur. May i ask u which bmw 5 series i should buy used. 2014->2018. Petrol or diesel? I do travel 220km highways every sunday and Saturday. (440km totals every week). Its gonna be my first bmw car. Thanks.
Hi! I am thinking to purchase my first BMW and I am still not sure what the best choice would be. It would have to be a petrol engine cause I drive a lot of short distances and not more than 15 000 km / year. My budget is around 15k euros. I was thinking an F30 320i? An opinion and a suggestion would be much appreciated. Thanks
What year X5, if buying after the 2006 model would you recommend? I am new to BMWs but I have a growing desire to know about the cars. Inline I hear is the way to go. Thank you