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@ThomasWBaldwin

5 ай бұрын

Hey, if yer gonna dream, dream BIG!😃

@candles6103

5 ай бұрын

Whats the name of the song in the backround?

@alanbell587

5 ай бұрын

Truck for me at 6ft 6

@PhilRacicot

5 ай бұрын

Never considered buying one of these. Not enough disposable income!! I was thrilled when I drove a friend's M3 but I'll keep my old Toyota! Who does the interesting graphics in your videos? I just noticed the city of Montreal in the background at around 9:30.

@newbluerugby

5 ай бұрын

Scotty, could a faulty PCV valve be causing the CEL in my 2.4L 2010 Matrix? It’s been coming on/off for 8yrs (yes). Sucks cuz it turns the TRAC/VSC & AWD off too. What else could it be?

BMW in Europe just hits different. I got one because I like it and I work on it myself. I don’t care what people see, it’s my car My choice 😅

@Vetava

4 ай бұрын

Same, I have my 320d F30, only repair it had was an AC tube, perfect little machine otherwise

@GneX4Ktb

4 ай бұрын

Japanese cars are so dull compared to Europeans. The comfort, functionality, gas milage...

@Franco-wu5px

4 ай бұрын

@@GneX4Ktb And fixing costs too. Here in Italy a service on a Corolla costs more than an MB or a BMW 😂

@GneX4Ktb

4 ай бұрын

@@Franco-wu5px yeah I know! Crazy right! In Slovenia Toyota service is also more expensive than VW, spare parts too

@edombre4637

4 ай бұрын

@@Franco-wu5pxwhy on earth would an Italian buy a Japanese or German car?? Get an Alfa Romeo, Fiat or Maserati !!!

Never understood poor people trying to look rich. It shows a weakness of self confidence.

@daneernst6048

5 ай бұрын

FACTS

@andyblank4157

5 ай бұрын

Right on.

@oreally8605

5 ай бұрын

Just come to Chicago. You'll see Brand new $90,000 or $45,000 dollar used BMW's parked in front of $75,000 houses.

@melissasmess2773

5 ай бұрын

@@oreally8605💯🤡😂

@melissasmess2773

5 ай бұрын

BMW= Bring My Wallet 😂

I personally own a 2016 M3 and a 2015 Range Rover Sport. They're two of the best vehicles I've ever driven. If you take good care of them with regular maintenance, they'll last a very long time without any issues. Owning a car is one of your biggest life expenses regardless of which brand you choose. Life is short, so pick something you love getting to drive each day! F the haters, get what makes YOU happy! 💯

@carllundgren1547

4 ай бұрын

I agree with the m3 amazing car…Range Rover not so much better sell it before it becomes more maintenance then it’s worth but anyways your choice so have fun driving it for time being

@addanametocontinue

4 ай бұрын

I don't think anybody is hating. Objectively speaking, BMWs are less reliable and more expensive to repair. That's not something you can argue because the numbers show it. If anything, you should be thanking people who point out BMW's bad reliability and expensive repair bills, as it provide bad publicity to the company and will nudge them to improve things. Improve things for who? For people like you who like to drive their cars.

@livinglegacy8429

3 ай бұрын

@alex That's exactly what my father told me

@livinglegacy8429

3 ай бұрын

​@@addanametocontinueactually ever since 2016 BMW has been top 5 in reliability. The B58 is one of the BEST engines on the market created from a joint venture with Toyota

@plata1813050302

3 ай бұрын

Bmw x3 is nice

Enthusiats will make different car buying decisions than people who only see it as a form of transport. Simple rule of thumb is buy what you want if you can afford to pay for it and maintain it. Every brand some folks say to avoid have something good to offer to a different group of buyers. Im sure plenty of people here only care about if its gonna last you 15 years and 900k miles. But tons of people want something different. No reason to look down on others just because they have a different perspective

@jojothecuzo

4 ай бұрын

Well said

@aaron4387

4 ай бұрын

100%

@addanametocontinue

4 ай бұрын

Statistically speaking, BMW and Mercedes are less reliable than Lexus. BMW is definitely know for being sporty, but you can choose from a good range of sports cars in the Lexus family and your repair bills will be lower in the long run. If you just have to have a BMW, then get one, but don't start crying about the repair bills. I'm a driving enthusiast, have a 2010 Lexus IS350. Gets me 0-60 i about 5.5 seconds. It is a fun car to drive and I've spent very little on repairs and maintenance. Few things have broken on this car since I've owned it.

@aaron4387

4 ай бұрын

@@addanametocontinue Lexus is just an overpriced Toyota in the opinion of the mechanics I’ve spoken to. The badge doesn’t hold the same level of prestige as Mercedes or BMW. If you look up top 10 luxury car brands - Lexus is 10 , BMW is # 4 and Mercedes is # 2. Even Tesla at # 6 outranks Lexus

@johnporter4821

3 ай бұрын

​Lol, lexus is the most non buying luxury car brand. Rich people do not buy this car, especially sedans since 2008. I sew some morons in old lexuses that tries look rich. ​@@addanametocontinue

Wouldn't want one except maybe one from the 80s when the Mercedes ran a million miles and the BMWs weren't plastic.

@mikelarry2602

5 ай бұрын

I hate plastic, it's the worst thing to me ever invented.

@chipsawdust5816

5 ай бұрын

@@mikelarry2602 He says, typing on a plastic keyboard looking at a plastic monitor. Oh you mean in cars. :) Just giving you a hard time! Have to agree. Plastic is not much better now than it was in the 80s. And it sucked in the 80s.

@mikelarry2602

5 ай бұрын

When your plastic water pump dies and you find out it's in the engine. @@chipsawdust5816

@diangelo6686

4 ай бұрын

80s Mercedes would get gapped by my 500$ ford 150

@wingedhussar5528

4 ай бұрын

Look under the hood of ANY car these days and you will find plenty of plastic. It's for cost saving and weight reduction. And having owned 7 BMWs now since 2007 I never had any issues with the plastic components. In fact I never had any major issues to begin with. People who complain about them tend to be the ones who buy BMWs, used and with a ton of miles on them, with a questionable maintenance history. And on top of that the previous owner could have beat on the car. Now the 2nd and in many cases the third owner is the one inheriting the problems.

Appreciate your videos Scotty!There is no substitute for an honest, knowledgeable mechanic. Bought a 1996 328i from him (just for a knock around 2nd car)- paid $3500 had it 4 years. Our nephew drove it another 2 years. Great car! Such a great experience got a 5 year old 435i m sport, paid less than half of new price. Our mechanic identified oil leaks and water pump- dealer fixed (reluctantly). Awesome car, but I know that I couldn't afford if I had to take to dealer.

Own multiple 90s BMWs and they have been extremely reliable. The issue is people don't do maintenance and aren't mechanically savvy. If you can do your work, they can be extremely reliable.

@tiktokslavversion8022

2 ай бұрын

Nah hes talking about new ones, every old car is great, i have a merc from 1994, its a TANK

@bigneiltoo

Ай бұрын

@@tiktokslavversion8022 I had a 1992 Ford Taurus SHO (bought used with 30,000 miles in 1994) and it was almost as fast as the M3 (which had a perfectly smooth Dyno unlike the SHO).

Between me and my wife we owned 7 BMWs now since 2007. I'm and enthusiast and really enjoy these cars. We personally never had any major issues with any or them. The most important thing is to maintain them right and not to beat on the car. Warm ups and cool downs have to be done right. Now if you buy a BMW with 10s of thousands of miles on it, with a questionable maintenance history, and zero knowledge of how the car was driven then yes you are probably going to have issues. So buy new, or if used than less than 2 years old and under 10k miles. And most dealers will give you a discount on the 2 year extended warranty, which will now give you a bumper to bumper warranty for 6 years.

@frankburning

4 ай бұрын

i just purchased an 07 330i and the performance per dollar was insane. I guess I did an informed purchase which "stupid" people wouldnt. did some regular maintenance and havent had any issues.

@Okejordi

4 ай бұрын

count me in with the stupid people because i own a bmw and it is bullitproof.

@marcot.8250

4 ай бұрын

7 BMWs since 07 is easy, try 1 BMW since 07 and we can talk.

@wingedhussar5528

4 ай бұрын

@@marcot.8250 07 E90 328 sold in 2013 for a 2012 E92 335xi. In 2011 I got a great deal on a 2010 E93 M3 so I grabbed it. 2010 M3 E92 sold to my friend's brother in 2020. 2012 E92 335xi sold in 2020 for a 2018 F32 440xi. F32 440xi sold in early 2023 for A 2022 G42 M240xi. Also just recently sold 2016 F22 228xi that my wife drove and got a new 430. So with the exception of the 440 I did get some decent years out of every car.

@besikchitidze2292

4 ай бұрын

The guy makes a video on how to fix transmissions with Lucas Transmissions fix and call someone stupid... And he calls himself a technical!!! You have some real issue by calling people stupid.

We own a 2015 Lexus. Only a normal oil, filter and a battery change.

I have had four cars in my lifetime. A 1980 Toyota Corolla without A/C, no power steering, no power brakes, crank windows, 4 speed manual transmission. Also a 1989 Toyota Camry, a 2001 Honda Civic with 5 speed manual transmission and now a 2014 Toyota Corolla with about 104k miles on it. None of them had any mechanical problems and I am grateful for that and my good health! We all have our priorities in life and those are mine. 😊

@TheLizardKing1967

5 ай бұрын

How about a 94 Celica with over 342,000 mile on it and it's my daily Driver.

@sierrag8412

4 ай бұрын

We can talk about priorities all we want but almost no one will accept paying thousands or more for a car with no AC today. Buying some old junk with 900k miles on it to feel "financially smart" is the opposite side of the idiocy coin with the people that take on a 100k loan at 7.99% to look rich

@JCizzleSoCal

4 ай бұрын

Sounds like the most boring list of cars to drive ever

@vayduong6806

4 ай бұрын

Those are the best. All lots people want those manual but it is hard to find now

@vayduong6806

4 ай бұрын

@@JCizzleSoCalit is not boring my friend. It is manual you can have fun with it. You can fix them and they can go forever I mean forever

Always loved your videos. Lately I’ve been loving these more where you breakdown what you’re talking about and show snippets of cars and brands.

I guess everyone’s experience is different but I bought a 2015 BMW 328i used with 29k miles and 60k miles later, I haven’t had a single issue with it and it’s the best driving car I have ever owned (owned a number of Hondas prior). Im sure there are plenty of Bimmer money pits but fortunately mine isn’t one

@mbank3832

4 ай бұрын

what he means is, in general, those european cars will have more chance of having issues than japanese make. not saying every single mass produced ones will have issue. so you can only say you got lucky with your gamble

@jaychoi4174

4 ай бұрын

I used to started to get a problem when it drives over 70k.. so watch out

@mckenziebrowne3874

4 ай бұрын

I feel like this is a matter of what your long term plans are. I've had a couple of BMWs, couple of Mazdas, Toyota, Acura, Mitsubishi, VW, and Chevy. Generally I haven't kept many much beyond 100k miles. If the goal is short term sometimes the difference isn't significant. My BMW 135i was mostly trouble free. My M5 had a High pressure fuel pump issue twice in my ownership. With the new BMW while under initial warranty I didn't really have to pay for any maintenance which helped keep it running great and kept cost to mostly fuel and insurance. My one Toyota, a Celica ST that I purchased used required an engine replacement after a few months of ownership (I don't know how well maintained it was prior to getting it off that used car lot). What I tend to hear when researching different vehicles these days is there are good and bad models with the German cars. The thing with the German cars (even the reliable ones) is they are more reliant on the regular maintenance where I tend to hear the Toyota and Honda products can be more forgiving (maybe less maintenance intensive). With that, if you aren't mechanically inclined maintenance can be pricier on the German cars. I will say that the world is an interesting place when Toyota chose to partner with BMW to build the current Supra. I wouldn't assume Toyota would use an unreliable engine in one of their vehicles. Regardless, I don't know that I would think people's choice of vehicle is stupid unless they go in blind (like working a minimum wage job as your sole source of income and buying an M5 and not knowing a brake job will cost you over $3k or a battery is over $400). I think there are people that only care about driving as utility and some that like an exhilaration from their vehicle, some like luxury. If a person can support their choice and they understand what they are getting into they should buy what they like.

@OSUBuckeyes1

4 ай бұрын

@@jaychoi4174 it’s got 90k now. Zero issues

@steverinaldi890

4 ай бұрын

I put 100k on my 2012 BMW 335i. Really no issues and what little work it needed I did myself. Simple to work on. Sold it with 130k and still drove like new.

My luxury is not a car. My luxury is listening to Scotty Kilmer.

@tontolinification

5 ай бұрын

1994 Toyota Celica

@johnerickson2673

5 ай бұрын

Michael, you need to get out more ​@@tontolinification

@gullible119

4 ай бұрын

That’s some crazy riding bro

@JCizzleSoCal

4 ай бұрын

Some people need to get out and enjoy life a little

@Msteez

4 ай бұрын

your life must suck lol

I had difficulty selling my C300. Ended up selling at -30% below MSRP and there was just one buyer interested in 2 months time. When I had my Honda accord I sold it same day at MSRP price (slightly above) and had 15 people fight over it.

@laurapalmerTDGE

4 ай бұрын

X5 F15 3.0 diesel, nine years old, people would fight for it. My second car, 330e touring. Nothing can beat this model. Nothing. I'm located in Belgium btw.

@zagzig5559

4 ай бұрын

npc@@laurapalmerTDGE

@johnristheanswer

4 ай бұрын

How could you sell secondhand at above the original price ?

@zagzig5559

4 ай бұрын

inflation, car dealers overprice everything, but clueless people with money doesn't do research about the market, the car prolly had a good configuration, insane wait times for a brand new car with ur own config. Mix this up or pick one and here is the outcome.@@johnristheanswer

@Mogardie

4 ай бұрын

The used car market was crazy last year that’s why. I bought my car 20k miles for $37k and could have sold it 2 years later with 34k miles for $37k.

Great content Scotty! Keep it up. You're doing great!

Scooty videos are getting even better, and I am really surprised. Love this video, much work and esthetics 🎉

Our first luxury car was a mercedes... just a money pit. We've since moved onto Porsche, which, after 10 years, has been amazing! I notice Scotty never talks about Porsche that often.

@HaywoodHomestead

5 ай бұрын

I’m a die hard Toyota/Lexus guy but I do think Porsches are well made cars and are quite reliable.

@icosthop9998

5 ай бұрын

Scotty talks mostly about the cars that he works on. Porsche are good cars. He does not get to work on them.

@gazzafloss

5 ай бұрын

Scotty has said previously that Porsches are "endless money pits", he says that about most lux cars. He likes "vanilla" cars.

@BabyBugBug

5 ай бұрын

Porsche is an excellent car!! Very expensive to maintain properly, but I would love one!

@gazzafloss

5 ай бұрын

@@BabyBugBug yes, I like the rear engine air cooled Porsches, but I also liked and owned a number of VW Beetles when they were air cooled, great cars, not luxury but 100% reliable.

I have owned all manner of German cars in the past and Scotty is not wrong. Now a proud Lexus owner and will never go back.

@sleepyjoescumbag1663

3 ай бұрын

Lol poormans "luxury" car

@nyxline

3 ай бұрын

Jeff bezos is so poor he's still driving his 2000 Honda Accord 😂

This is a fantastic video, would love to see more like it!

Scotty, I remember your good'ol "Rev up your engines" type of videos back in the day. Now your content maintains the same way of delivering the information, but it's reached another level of editing. Thank you! 🙏

When I lived and worked in Frankfurt Germany I owned a 1979 Mercedes 230C and then bought a 1984 500SEC AMG couple. Awesome cars. Seldome had any problems and I averaged 100mph driving them on the autobahn, They don't make them like that anymore.

the car industry is furious now that scotty shared this information

@snipoxkillo1099

5 ай бұрын

The car industry is mad as hell

@regsparkes6507

5 ай бұрын

Actually, I doubt they'd raise an eyebrow.

@MrREAPERsz

4 ай бұрын

This has been known for years. I doubt they care.

@lot2196

4 ай бұрын

And shocked!!!@

@mspartybootdeutschlandgmbh1301

4 ай бұрын

They don’t Care

After years of hating on bmw because of scotty I finally decided to drive and get a bmw. Scotty is wrong this time with the new b48/b58 engines. I smile everytime I drive it. Life is too short to drive boring cars. Scotty is stuc in the past.

@user-qg7ch3ic9c

2 ай бұрын

You can have a nice car like a new BMW but just don't let the money change you to becoming guy who just flexes his money and car

@rvd4lyfe

2 ай бұрын

That’s just for now while it’s new

@lukew6725

2 ай бұрын

He only cares about normie things like reliability and gas mileage and doesn't give a damn about the actual driving experience.

@Adler_GGG

Ай бұрын

All these direct injection engines that don't fix the carbon building problem are trash. B58 included.

@abasi1968

Ай бұрын

It seemed like half your brain is missing because he's talking about when it gets older

I have to say your video editor does a good job. 2 thumbs up! They deserve credit too :)

Merry Christmas Scotty to you and your family! God Bless

I'm stupid I guess :))) ... loud and proud! ... I have an M4 and it is truly "sheer driving pleasure"

@betterbeavailable

4 ай бұрын

Scotty is mad because you didn't buy a Corolla made in Japan 😂

@markgt894

3 ай бұрын

They do say that those with least brain cells make the most noise!

@grqfes

3 ай бұрын

@@markgt894 who says that dude

@markgt894

3 ай бұрын

@@grqfes empty vessels make most noise! well known proverb

@theascendunt9960

Ай бұрын

@@markgt894 Must be true. I mean you're here making a lot of noise for no reason.

Love your content, greetz from Holland!! Nice days and a good and healthy 2024!!

Happy New Year Scotty! 🥳 To each his/her own! I reside in Canada and own a rare collection of older AMG's ranging from 1996 tto 2006. I perform all of the work and maintenance myself. The parts that I purchase online in the USA are far more inexpensive than Toyota parts are here in Canada. They also come with a lifetime replacement warranty from fcpeuro which is something that I'll never find for my '21 Tundra. I purchased an '06 AMG E55 secondhand for $15500 CAD and it has a current market value of $33K-$37K USD. Every AMG model that I purchased has appreciated and skyrocketed in value. I personally would never purchase a newer model due to reliability and depreciation. It has nothing to do with pretending to be rich, however it has everything to do with enjoying what each model has to offer. There's nothing wrong with owning something rare and at the same time maintaining a piece of automotive history. Who am I to question or condemn someone else's choice of vehicle. Life is about what each and every one of us enjoys. Why that seems to bother other's, I have no idea. Again, to each his/her own.

@booblam6919

2 ай бұрын

If Benz go back to building real cars....no carmaker can stand next to it....none.

In Greece a local mechanic that works on Audis can easily find you replacement parts non oem at great prices. We have an 2007 Audi A4 Quattro that is cheap to mantain and is great to drive! We keep this when we go down together with the 94 Celica

@sakispsinakis

5 ай бұрын

@@iNullias In Greece aftermarket is cheap

I love how quiet, great ride, cornering ability and quality of materials of my BMW 330e. Well worth the money and a bulletproof B48 engine.

@ravenmoto310

5 ай бұрын

The B58 is awesome too, thats in the Supra too.

@thetruth9116

2 ай бұрын

'Great ride' ? Every BMW I have been on has been uncomfortable.

My first car was an 04 BMW 325 with 140k miles on it. 20k miles later the engine blew up. And that 20k miles I had it something broke at least once a week. Got rid of it and got a 2019 Toyota Tacoma with 45k miles on it for 41k. That truck never gave me one single problem. But 2 weeks ago someone rear ended it going 40-50mph and totaled it. My dad was driving it with my step brother and dog to pick up his 4Runner from a routine service. The bed and rear of the frame were a little bent. It had 75k miles at that point and insurance gave me 34k for it! I just bought me a 2023 Toyota Camry SE Nightshade for 29k with 8k miles on it. I wouldn’t buy a new Tacoma anymore became of the crazy markups but I think I got a good deal on my Camry. I love Toyota. The peace of mind I get with their reliability is the greatest luxury. I spend enough money between the loan, gas, and insurance. I don’t wanna pay for a mechanic all the time too.

I love these videos as someone young and looking for my first vehicle these videos help in making an informed decision

I owned a BMW back in the day. An absolute money pit. Yes it was fun to drive and super quiet in the cabin. But holy hell … expensive to repair, and the attitude at the dealership was horrible. This year I thought about a Lexus suv as Scotty seems to like Toyota/Lexus. But it’s still a luxury vehicle that will cost more to repair and you pay for the extra fancy dealership.

@mikelarry2602

5 ай бұрын

Lexus' need less repairs.

@89joshuadavies

5 ай бұрын

Buy a 2000-2012 era Lexus

@user-rc7ts9xu6b

5 ай бұрын

@@mikelarry2602 And will last much longer.

@richsweeney1115

5 ай бұрын

​​@@89joshuadavieshonda and acura are just as good.. . My last accord had about 370k when it was rearended....ran perfect ..my 5 spd civic SI has a little over 300k ..runs perfect...hondas., mazda,and old fords are all id want

@neffdeathwatch7641

5 ай бұрын

😮😮😮😮

As the owner of an Audi (which has not had any mechanic problems yet), I absolutely agree with your take about BMW, Mercedes, and Land Rover.

this is a really well crafted and graphically appealling video I must say. nice step up

Loved this style of video Scotty, killing it! 🔥

For those of us who can perform maintenance on our own cars, and do so by the book, Mercedes are still great options, in my opinion. I kept a R350 (bought new) for over 11 years and 178K miles, mostly trouble-free. I've just traded it in for a 2024 GLE450, love it.

@booblam6919

2 ай бұрын

If Benz go back to building real cars....no carmaker can stand next to it....none.

My wife and I both drive 6 pot Mercedes E class and have done so since the 90s. We update them every 4/5 years. Yes servicing is more costly than a Toyota or Mazda. We have NEVER had a major repair job. However as we have the cars regularly serviced and they are never older than 5 years I wouldn't expect to have any major repairs either. I have nothing against Lexus but they are pretty boring/conservative type vehicles. We bought Mazda 3 for our kids when they were teens. They turned out very reliable. Maybe my wife and I are stupid but we buy and drive what we like and have NEVER had any of the issues you seem concerned about. It really is pretty simple, if you want to buy a Toyota and keep it for 25 years and put hundreds of thousands of miles on it then that's great. But some people have no interest whatsoever in keeping a car for 25 years or putting hundreds of thousands of miles on ANY car. Each to their own. Merry Christmas Mr Scotty!

Tuned up 2017 Honda Civic Si owner. Great on gas, very reliable and a 6 speed manual. Also turn heads since it’s bright red and also hooked up. Can’t complain 💯

Life is short , buy what you want

@Koolej98

Ай бұрын

C O P E .

@ManCaveGroove

21 күн бұрын

Life too short don't waste time inside bmw dealership mechanic shop every other month waiting for hour

@MoistPancakes

16 күн бұрын

That mentality has ruined a lot of people financially. Just because life is short, doesn’t mean you should blow all your resources on materialistic things. I choose to make better healthier financial decisions so that I never have to stress about money. Life is too short to be miserable and in debt over a toy

@josiahademiluyi4677

3 күн бұрын

@@MoistPancakeswhy

Bmws and Mercedes have best crash safety I seen a video of Mercedes taking a 100 foot jump accidentally in LA and it was solid after landing obviously totaled but held up good while most cars would be absolutely crushed. The extra maintenance fee is worth the extra safety u get if u live where people drive wildly u decrease your chances of injuries if u get crashed into

Big Money Wasted

Great quality video my friend, well done.

My first car was a Mercedes w124 300td 4matic which went 500k with no problem and next and my current car is a w210 320cdi which is doing 280k miles with no problem. I don't know about new Mercedes but older ones were awesome to drive and easy to maintain.

@SunGxdRa

4 ай бұрын

E classes from various generations can definitely see high mileage. I've seen plenty for sale over the 200k miles mark from the w210, 211, and 212 gens. If they were utter garbage+money pits, I don't think they would be commonly used as taxis. Even from the luxo barge category, it's not uncommon to see an S class hovering near or over 200k. Something I can't say about the 7 series or A8 from my own car shopping experience.

@antiteroristickejedinicepo4830

4 ай бұрын

@@SunGxdRa my friend had taxi w124 1993 250 turbo diesel black sedan with 1 million miles, so it's a reliable workhorse.

@matteo964

4 ай бұрын

The e class has always been one of Mercedes' better and this is still true for recent models as well.

@PCTutorialz

4 ай бұрын

was the w124 not one of the most reliable cars ever?

@Alecxace

3 ай бұрын

@@SunGxdRa I feel like the 7 series has always been disposable. They plummet in value and become absolute money pits as they rapidly fall apart after 7-12 years. It's actually been my BMW ownership experience that persuaded me to now switch to Lexus.

I cringed when a co-worker said they got their BMW for 6000 dollars. It was misfiring and needed a ton of work after they drove it for one month, and became completely useless after about three months. My coworker, well, we worked at a Dominos. She wasn't doing delivery, just commuting. Think about that, she spent her last penny for a badge, a big fat lie.

@ev0wat

5 ай бұрын

When parenting fails 🤦‍♂️

@fuckyoutube12

4 ай бұрын

lots of missing information here, like mileage of vehicle, condition of vehicle, did she take it to someone to inspect, how many owners said car had, age of vehicle, what type of bmw, did new owner use the proper fuel as many euro cars require premium fuel. the lie isnt the car or badge but the lack of information about the vehicle.

@christianrobloxserver7282

4 ай бұрын

She got the most reliable BMW

@MrSkrifle

4 ай бұрын

​@fuckyoutube12 the fact she bought it for $6k just about gives you the answers to all your pointless questions "As many euro cars require premium fuel" -🤡

@mspartybootdeutschlandgmbh1301

4 ай бұрын

6000 USD 😂

These cars aren't engineered friendly. They're just a pain in the butt, to keep running and pouring money down the drain. 😮

I'm a former heavy equipment (Cat) mechanic. I buy inexpensive cars, and until they became governed by electronics, used to do most of the routine work myself. My choices in cars have been Toyotas for reliability, good mileage, and low maintenance costs. I don't care about flash, prestige, or high performance; just reliable, economical transportation.

My thing is whenever i buy luxury sports cars i only buy them used as a weekend vehicle that way i save a ton on maintenance and potential repairs because I'm not driving it a lot

I love my Mercedes E350 4matic most of the time! I've had some repairs and a couple were not cheap, but the car drives on another level of refinement. The Japanese models lack something that the German and Korean luxury cars have. Lexus LS is nice, but no one buys them anymore! Wonder why?

@christianrobloxserver7282

4 ай бұрын

They drive like any $30k Volkswagen. You can have a comfortable luxury drive, a regular comfortable drive, or a functional truck-like drive but using parts that'll last forever. Makes you wonder why Japanese dominate the car market 🤔

@krzysztofpoznan5226

4 ай бұрын

Korean?

@CashMoneyReckadz

4 ай бұрын

Coming from someone who grew up around Lexus since my mom had one and it was strictly dealer maintained it’s crazy to see how popular the LS was in the 90s-00s meanwhile I NEVER see new ones anywhere, and I live in a heavy Luxury car market.

@storyofmylife7080

4 ай бұрын

No one buys them? Dude, where do you live? I see nothing but Lexus LS’ in Dallas and Houston where I travel and work!

I’ve had 2 BMW’s over a 20 year span. Plastic parts began to break over time. Only lease these vehicles and happily give them back. We’re a V6 Honda family now.

@cytherians

3 ай бұрын

One thing that is a key factor for this is environment. Very hot climates stress car parts. Plastics suffer real punishment under high heat. Wiring insulation will lose flexibility and crack, allowing water inside and cause shorts. Plastic relays and other components with plastic housings can crack and compromise function. And then there's co-dependency problems where one part fails that damages another.

@bimmer_bros

3 ай бұрын

Your loss 😂

@sailorsam1393

3 ай бұрын

@@bimmer_bros Not a loss to me. Your priorities change as you get older. BMW’s were my life in my 20’s. I’m in my early 40’s and appreciate reliability more so now.

Informative and engaging as usual !

Scotty, I always enjoy your video! Can you cover Porsches too? I’d like to watch you covering them!

Words of wisdom from scotty.

This is a great video. I’m sure that Scotty could afford to drive whatever he wanted. Yet he’s practical. Smart man. A friend bought a used Mercedes about four years back. The power tilt/telescope wheel failed in the lowest position! A cool $750 to repair it! No thanks!! I’ll pull the spring loaded lever on my 18 GMC to adjust the wheel, thanks!

@DiCelloPiano

5 ай бұрын

my ex told me she had to replace a dead headlamp in her Mercedes - I'm like "yeah? , any autozone or O'Relies will have the little book -hanging in the aisle for customers to choose one , install should take 10 minutes and anyone can do it" - She's all like " doesn't work like that in a Mercedes - I had to bring it in and it cost over 200$ " I'm like how is that even a thing ? " Maybe there's more to the story - I'm sure some people can just do it themselves , but I don't know ... just wondering if that's they way they are or what ?

@8MunchenBayern8

5 ай бұрын

I'll stick with my S class : )

@sierrag8412

4 ай бұрын

In the last 8 years I've only had German cars. Never had an issue. The problem most of the time isn't the cars, it's the owners. Either your friend or the previous owner/s didn't do proper maintenance or thought that a 80-120k when new car can get by with the same money invested into maintenance as a 20k Corolla

@THEGAMINGHELP101

4 ай бұрын

​@@DiCelloPianoI am thinking this might have been a simple bulb for $200 at the dealer. It can be tricky to get the bulb in and out of some of these cars so 30 minute job plus more expensive bulbs marked up could be $100 so you can easily see how that number could come about.

@Toastedbeef

4 ай бұрын

same ill stick with my C class lmfao hopefully one day i can get in that S class lol @@8MunchenBayern8

Scotty I love the video! I loved all of the information! It taught me a lot as I’m trying to learn as much as I can about cars right now. I watch a lot of your videos and you always teach me and make me laugh. I loved this video, it was done in a way where it felt high quality, professional. It’s your Chanel so don’t let anybody tell you what to do… however, you asked for our opinions.. you explaining stuff about cars and people buying things for stupid reasons and your facial expressions were comedy gold! I got to learn and laugh all the time. Just a suggestion🤷🏻‍♂️ I loved this vid and the old ones. But you do what you want your real fans will always love and support this channel!!!!❤️❤️

Thank you for the information

Nice editing in this video.

The only BMW worth buying are designed in the 90s and earlier. They are a lit easer to repair and last longer.

@glennso47

5 ай бұрын

That goes for just about any car!

@alb0zfinest

5 ай бұрын

Nah my cousin had a BMW Suv from 2003 and it lasted him 13 years. Had like 500k miles.

@Killabitchtaylorsversion

4 ай бұрын

‘10 and below

I would love a video on ranking all makes and models that are easiest and hardest to work on. like rank them all.

love your vids man thanks keep it up

Ill chime in, well put together video scotty. Im always impressed, but I disagree. I believe a new Toyota feels and drives pretty luxuriously. Then again im not hard to impress

@Blue_Azure101

5 ай бұрын

Are their seats better now?

@MUISHAGGY572

4 ай бұрын

Usually the Avalon and Landcruiser are more than enough in luxury.

@MikeMPharmaCyclist

4 ай бұрын

It's how it feels relative to a true luxury vehicle.

@chrispekel5709

4 ай бұрын

It's all you need. However, get in a luxury car and you can really tell the difference. The ride is quieter and smoother over bumps. Is it worth paying the premium over normal cars, considering how good normal cars are now? Of course not. It's all about the image.

@sleepyjoescumbag1663

3 ай бұрын

Lol

Video looks good. Great content

I own 3 BMWs used X5 and X5M and I3, all have been high quality with high miles, haven't had excessive issues, some parts wear out, parts are not necessarily cheap but if you can do work on it yourself it isn't too bad keeping them long term. The better performance is worth it. I've done air compressor replacement, vibration damper but the X5 35D has been a solid performer plenty of power and performance. Just got the X5M it is really nice. The i3 is high performance, since it is the early model the range isn't great but other than that it is really fun to drive.

Friends owned a Range Rover. The wife said her husband just HAD to have it. But now they never drive it. The husband always drives his Chevy pickup because he hates the Rover. They couldn't sell it because they owed more than it would sell for, so it just sat in their garage collecting dust. Another friend owns a BMW. Yep, that's the car for him. But he always complains about the cost of parts, and he's always buying parts because it's always breaking.

You do great videos I've learned so much in what to look for when buying a car

My 4 cyl, manual gearbox ford ranger will be 15 years old in 2024. Just crossed 120k miles with no leaks anywhere. Super quiet and ultra reliable. Been garaged since day one and looks brand new. Getting er ready for another 15 years. (Might have to replace the clutch in 2039).

Hats off to the video editor! Great job on illustrating the storyline

I followed your advice about German cars.and purchased a Lexus RX350. I had bought an Audi 100 in 71. Parts availability was a serious issue and forced me to trade in the car after 4 years. Loved the way it handled but maintaining the car was hell.

@vernongamble1115

5 ай бұрын

You know and I know that Lexus is hard to love. It's super nice and reliable, but that's it.

@Overstand_Thinking

4 ай бұрын

Audi is much better now....

I can afford virtually any car but would never buy any of those because I'm not stupid and I like being inconspicuous. German cars are often pleasant to drive but they are also frequently mechanical and electrical nightmares.

@MJSE-of7gs

5 ай бұрын

\"but they are also frequently mechanical and electrical nightmares."/ - Yet my wife and I have been driving Mercedes cars for several decades and NEVER had that issue? If you keep any car long enough and put enough miles on it they all need to be repaired. For every story of a nightmare for brand A,B or C there are converse views. I like Scotty but he carries on like Toyota or Lexus NEVER have major issues. I think they are well made but like all cars, they also have their issues.

@MarsStarcruiser

5 ай бұрын

@@MJSE-of7gshe might be referring you to Audi s. My brother got two of them at separate times and both of them ended up running amuck with electrical problems

@alecempire8982

5 ай бұрын

⁠and not to mention, you have to drive around in a Toyota.

@wholeNwon

5 ай бұрын

@@MJSE-of7gs For yrs., my company provided me with new MBs. All were made in Germany. All arrived with at least one factory defect (one with several, including a scratched cam lobe). All were perfectly maintained and all had major issues of one sort or another. Several left me stranded, as did the dealer's loaner when my car was being repaired yet again. It was a great MB master tech who said that, when I was spending my own money, I should buy a Lexus. I did and the difference has been huge, though I would never take to dealers for service unless under warranty. I will NEVER return to any German brand.

@mitchellcole832

5 ай бұрын

@@MJSE-of7gsThe world DOES NOT revolve around you.

I had a 1989 Mercedes 300E sedan, great car, bullet proof. Also had a 1995 BMW 540i, very nice car until about 90-100K miles, with this one I should have gotten the 6-speed manual.

@lettuce1305

4 ай бұрын

80s and early 90s german cars were great and reliable, after the 2000s I think the manufacturers deliberately have planned obsolescence to the cars so the rich buyers would buy a new model every few years but the used cars become super unreliable and money pits.

@Electra-xm7lu

4 ай бұрын

Mercedes and BMWs were the best cars of the 1980s and '90s, by far. They were elegant and powerful tanks unlike anyother - Sweden's Volvos were also at that level but without the performance and luxury being offered by the Germans. Yes, the Japanese were reliable then but they were boring and highly unsafe soda cans on wheels by comparison. Quality and safety is more equal among manufacturers now.

Once I bought a used 320 IS. The constant repair costs were stunning. But the dealership had a really nice waiting area with good coffee and bagels. When it worked I loved it.

My Luxury vehicle 2013 Honda Ridgeline. Never left me stranded and all I ever done to it was basic maintenance. Oh, did I mention I also use it to those Home Depot runs since I'm always working on my house. Over 143k miles on it and don't plan on getting rid of it.

@JCizzleSoCal

4 ай бұрын

2013 Honda Ridgeline? That’s got to be the ugliest truck ever made

@Realz-bb3uf

3 ай бұрын

there's nothing luxury about a ridgeline

Been driving BMWs for the last 10 years, if you do your research, service it more frequently than required and find a good independent mechanic they can be good cars. Just bought a 2017 F30 and it’s far nicer than the Honda and Mazda alternatives I tested.

@thetruth9116

2 ай бұрын

Honda and Mazda are not alternatives to a BMW. The latter is in a much higher price bracket, and in my opinion horrid cars to ride on as a passenger.

@officerahmo

Ай бұрын

I lucked out with my mechanic. He's a BMW owner and has a few he works on often

Mr. Kilmer, 2014 I bought my first S 500foe 7 years and never had any issues other than normal oil change and very minor items that I changed myself in 1/2 hour I got another S class,, no issues other than normal items any car get, My next car in a year or so will be another S class It feels good to sit behind a car that is not made of aluminum can, but thanks for your videos, be sure to make one about brand new Cadillac SUV that after pickup from the showroom you go straight to the shop

Scott, totally agree. Owned a BMW. Traded it in on an Acura Legend.

Get this man a M5cs or M4csl or Benz GT63s or M8 competition He'll stop thinking this way.

As Hoovie has stated, after 2002, Mercedes cars took a nosedive in reliability and longevity, get a 90s i6 mercedes and it'll last quite a long time. Still not as good as most japanese produced vehicles, but it's alright.

I got 3 used Mercs. 2001 E55 AMG is the newest, a 1990 190E (aka "Baby Benz") is the oldest, and my daily is a 2000 C280 Sport. C280 has the Sport package with firmer suspension, larger wheels and dual-tone leather seats. It's got an aluminum V6 with a magnesium intake, 8qt oil pan, 3 valves per cyl, dual plugs, the infamous 722.6 5spd manu-matic trans, fold down rear seats, sunroof, great stereo. It gets about 18-20mpg around town and 30-35mpg hwy @75+mph. Better mpg is easily achievable if I were to put in the effort. But I don't, I drive it like I stole it everywhere. It's amazing that I even have a license. I got it about 7 years ago with about 78k miles on it and have about 114k now. I don't drive a lot. Other than oil and trans fluid changes, I had to put in a new water pump and plugs and wires just because. Insurance is about $500 a year for liability only. I paid $5K for it, and that includes 4 new tires, 4 new discs and pads, a steering stabilizer and steering link, tax & license...AND...$1200 shipping from another state! So far that's $715 a year for a sweet, classy ride. And I'll have this thing another 10 years easy. The E55 is a beast and the 190 is a mini-tank. They're both solid, safe, reliable and equally cost efficient. Mainly because I do all my own maintenance and repair.

The production quality of this video is freaking amazing. Scotty, please keep it up, you are a hero. I am driving y 4th Infiniti and I will always own one for the rest of my life I have always dreamed of owning a Mercedes or AMG but I am really reconsidering they dream 😂

Youre spot on Scotty. Ive been in the automotive industry for 30 years. I actually worked with a Tech that was 20+ years, Master Certified, with Mercedes. The dealership he worked at sent him to Germany for specialized training several times and he told me that the Benz engineers in Germany told him that they are 100% focused on making cars for people who average $400,000 a year and only keep their cars 1 or 2 years and that they are not concerned at all with the longevity of their cars after that initial sale. So, this is what you get, over priced, over engineered cars that dont last and are prone to lots of problems after a short amount of time. I am a commoner and, even if I could, I wouldnt buy anything coming from Germany. Give me Honda or Toyota.

@davidfree007

4 ай бұрын

This might be down to different ownership profiles for cars. I suspect in Europe we dont keep our cars for as long as people seem to in the USA. Most people in Europe wont run a car after about 70,000 miles. That seems quite common in the US. So maybe thats the big difference.

@scottmatzeder9162

4 ай бұрын

@@davidfree007 you very well may be right. I hadnt thought of it that way. Cars, especially in the usa can cost as much as a house, in some cases.

@dasteknoviking

4 ай бұрын

This mechanic who was told by engineers that is full of it. First of all Mercedes makes cars from cheap to mega expensive, that caters to people of various income brackets.

@scottmatzeder9162

4 ай бұрын

@@dasteknoviking unfortunatley, I believe him, He is also a Pastor...

@dasteknoviking

4 ай бұрын

@@scottmatzeder9162 goes to show you that people will believe in everything.

Loved my 2016 BMW 340i M-Sport. I bought it as a 1 year CPO (so saved almost $15k) and it looked brand new. I would still have it except my teen daughter took the keys and gave to her friend while I was gone one day. They totaled it and that was the end. The girls both survived unscathed.

@RC-eb5hq

4 ай бұрын

More interested in status vehicle than teaching child respect... I wouldn't have DARED to touch my dad's car and it was only a Buick. Lucky those girls are ok and hopefully scared some sense into them that parents didn't provide when they should have.

@DavidTschoepe

4 ай бұрын

@@RC-eb5hq Some kids are out of control no matter what you do. Facts.

Hi Scotty - i bought a 2011 bmw 328i in 2014 under certified preowned dealership system. So had an extended warranty thru 2017. 3 repairs done under warranty including the replacement of tire pressure reciver unit, manifold gasket and ignition coils. Each if not under warranty about $1100 by dealership. Bought car with 17,000 miles for about $22,000 and now have 77,000 miles. Running good with no oil usage between changes. To get another bmw in 2025 when come out with the Neue Klasse line of ev’s sedan that replace current 3 series and these with all new very clean outside look and head up display. What do u think of these Neue Klasse line? Maybe to wait one additional yr for first yr release so all bugs worked out.

I bought a new E450 4 Matic Coupe with the full realization that depreciation is huge. As you said, the typical buyer of this car doesn't care about the depreciation. Love the car and get unsolicited compliments. BTW, made in Germany.

A Lexis would be nice. I've had many Toyota's, driven until absolutely sick of them. Drove Honda Accords for last 10 years. So dependable, comfortable and sporty. #1 for me.

Another thing to mention. Old cars are sometimes more better than their newer counterparts. Me personally, who owns a imported audi 80 votex, love the classic feel of older cars because of their reliability and sporty feeling. And when I rode in a new audi, it was like driving a UFO. Because all of this technology is not needed as much, and i'm use to mechanical parts and not all the digital stuff. And it did not sound as good as the classic i5 turbo that I love. But its my opinion so other people can think other things.

@thecontentiousasshole

4 ай бұрын

Must stuff nowadays are meant to be consumable, just use it up for a few months or years then go to the next. I’m 19 and I see that old cars are built to last, also most newer cars are kinda ugly.

Great video!

Nice video, as always. I own 2 bmws currently, one bought brand new and 2nd one was used. They are expensive to service, but haven't had major issues. Disclaim that the new one was bought in 2015 and will likely keep that for years. The 2nd hand one is 2018 x2, fine so far. Should I not be able to afford it, then Def get ride of one of them but so far I'll stick to my bmws over a Japanese car for personal preference. Prob will negatively impact my retirement in 30 years, but one life

scotty i have a 2009 toyota corolla and i have have replaced the serpentine belt 4 times, and every time i replace the belt it squeals, the car has 250k miles and the belt squeaks loud when i start the car. what can i do? please help

@dougwescott5559

5 ай бұрын

Change pullys and tensioner my first thought

@diegosilang4823

5 ай бұрын

Belt maybe a little loose? Check the belt tensioner and its idle pulley bearing. I had seen a 2012 Impala serpentine belt snapped when the tensioner idle pulley siezed.

@The_Laid_Off_Life

5 ай бұрын

Tensioners ..... it's not the belt !

@jayson657

5 ай бұрын

It’s the pulleys and or tensioner. Should have realized that after replacing the belt the second time.

@4-8-4Northern

5 ай бұрын

Scrap it

Crown Vic / Merc Marquis / Linc Town Car. These cars will outlive all of us. Save your money.

@jasonkilmer7928

5 ай бұрын

Had a grand marquis. Loved it, but when it got long in the tooth, I bought a 14 hyundai equus. It's true that I enjoyed the equus more, but when the air ride went out, I sure missed my merc.

I really enjoy these educational video of scotty. Makes us smarter

I thought this guy just did goofy videos in his driveway but this is top notch production and content.. give us more like this one sir

I don't discredit anything you say Scotty however I bought a used AMG E550 sports coupe. I'm able to do some of the work on it, & yes it's expensive to take in... BUT, I love this car, it's comfortable, fast & handles amazingly. In the past year it's become the car that I love the most ❤

@chrispekel5709

4 ай бұрын

You're an enthusiast. The videos are directed at average people who aren't.

I have owned 4 M3s Two 1995s and 04 and currently a 2006.. they are not money pits and have been nothing but fun to drive and own..And you can pick them up at fair prices…Or at least you could…my 2006 is worth 3000 grand more than I paid 10 years ago..and to be honest with you I don’t even want to sell its too much fun..

Bought a used 2020 BMW 535e M performance xDrive a little while ago for around half price. I'm satisfied so far. Really comfy and also sporty. Came with 18" rims and beefier tires.

Good job Scotty enjoyed the video😊

Scotty. You are a wise man. I drive an older 4 cyl. Honda and would never consider an Audi or a BMW or Mercedes. I save my money and live in Thailand for 3 months and still have money left over. You can have all of that high tech stuff. Not interested in that at all,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

I came from a family where everyone have owned and are driving a new BMW. I also bought a new BMW myself a few years back, but it broke after only 50k miles (white smoke and rattling exhaust). I promised myself not to fall into this money pit for the sake of “feels good driving” or “looking cool”. I now own a Toyota hybrid and I can’t express how much happier I am with it. My family thought I am weird.

@lettuce1305

4 ай бұрын

Seems like you are the only one that is sensible and logical in your family.

@zsb707

4 ай бұрын

They are definitely fun to drive and cool looking. BMWs that is 😊.

I'm a BMW guy. I have a M235i 2015, 2008 M3 and 430i 2009. All of them not one problem always do your maintenance on time. Make sure you get a good mechanic and build a trust with them. The only annoying thing that all my BMW does is the Bluetooth connection. Sometimes they don't want to connect so I have to reboot the i-dive but that's it.

Hi Scotty. You are 100% spot on. I fully support you from South Africa. Overpriced crap.