No video

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

#bmw #2018 #carbonfiber #m550i #bmwmaintenance #n63tu2 #4.4v8 #bmwownership #review #carproblems

Пікірлер: 93

  • @BovDrives
    @BovDrives Жыл бұрын

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

  • @indigoscat3922

    @indigoscat3922

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @johnblanco6670

    @johnblanco6670

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @indigoscat3922

    @indigoscat3922

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @levan7535

    @levan7535

    10 ай бұрын

    what tires do you use?

  • @indigoscat3922

    @indigoscat3922

    10 ай бұрын

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

  • @huliohavana9649
    @huliohavana964910 ай бұрын

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

  • @tamaninesauc

    @tamaninesauc

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @devanpfeffer275

    @devanpfeffer275

    2 ай бұрын

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

  • @samoliver9132

    @samoliver9132

    2 ай бұрын

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

  • @tamaninesauc

    @tamaninesauc

    2 ай бұрын

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

  • @noho_edo1123

    @noho_edo1123

    Ай бұрын

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

  • @eduardlast23
    @eduardlast2311 ай бұрын

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

  • @indigoscat3922

    @indigoscat3922

    11 ай бұрын

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

  • @eduardlast23

    @eduardlast23

    11 ай бұрын

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

  • @elvisrodriguez7477
    @elvisrodriguez74779 ай бұрын

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

  • @indigoscat3922

    @indigoscat3922

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @elvisrodriguez7477

    @elvisrodriguez7477

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @indigoscat3922

    @indigoscat3922

    9 ай бұрын

    @@elvisrodriguez7477 yes I traded in for a Porsche

  • @elvisrodriguez7477

    @elvisrodriguez7477

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @indigoscat3922

    @indigoscat3922

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @ericfoutchtsi
    @ericfoutchtsi10 ай бұрын

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

  • @elvisrodriguez7477

    @elvisrodriguez7477

    9 ай бұрын

    Do you daily it? And what’s the mileage

  • @ericfoutchtsi

    @ericfoutchtsi

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @ksmuffin

    @ksmuffin

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @mrwutitdew
    @mrwutitdewАй бұрын

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

  • @Activevision360.

    @Activevision360.

    Ай бұрын

    I agree lol

  • @aplusigetpeso4417
    @aplusigetpeso44172 ай бұрын

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

  • @LiLGhettoSmurfOG
    @LiLGhettoSmurfOG4 күн бұрын

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

  • @indigoscat3922

    @indigoscat3922

    4 күн бұрын

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

  • @keithrader9758
    @keithrader97583 ай бұрын

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

  • @christopheresparza2602

    @christopheresparza2602

    2 ай бұрын

    v8

  • @richieb3356
    @richieb33564 ай бұрын

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

  • @simplybuilt_1708

    @simplybuilt_1708

    3 ай бұрын

    Did you end up getting it?

  • @richieb3356

    @richieb3356

    2 ай бұрын

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

  • @AlexanderrJay
    @AlexanderrJay5 ай бұрын

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

  • @MrSamPhoenix
    @MrSamPhoenix11 ай бұрын

    Cool car!😊

  • @indigoscat3922

    @indigoscat3922

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @ember8001
    @ember800110 ай бұрын

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

  • @indigoscat3922

    @indigoscat3922

    10 ай бұрын

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

  • @ember8001

    @ember8001

    10 ай бұрын

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

  • @indigoscat3922

    @indigoscat3922

    10 ай бұрын

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

  • @ericfoutchtsi

    @ericfoutchtsi

    10 ай бұрын

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

  • @jimwillingham8052

    @jimwillingham8052

    7 ай бұрын

    The ride is very jarring. @@indigoscat3922

  • @GeckoDays
    @GeckoDays4 ай бұрын

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

  • @iHackzz

    @iHackzz

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @devanpfeffer275

    @devanpfeffer275

    2 ай бұрын

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

  • @RobloxInsanity
    @RobloxInsanity5 ай бұрын

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

  • @scheminghard

    @scheminghard

    3 ай бұрын

    Lol I think your lying

  • @RobloxInsanity

    @RobloxInsanity

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @davidruddy4252

    @davidruddy4252

    Ай бұрын

    ​@scheminghard I agree.

  • @DiegoMorales-by1ms
    @DiegoMorales-by1ms3 ай бұрын

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

  • @MikeLowry488

    @MikeLowry488

    Күн бұрын

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

  • @sensei8687
    @sensei8687Ай бұрын

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

  • @mykolaskumpis2041

    @mykolaskumpis2041

    14 күн бұрын

    Nah bro enjoy the car

  • @jdmteggy2388
    @jdmteggy23887 ай бұрын

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

  • @indigoscat3922

    @indigoscat3922

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @SubOhmN8
    @SubOhmN8Ай бұрын

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

  • @frankw5477

    @frankw5477

    14 сағат бұрын

    Pussy motor

  • @johnturcotte7057
    @johnturcotte70579 ай бұрын

    What wheels are those?

  • @indigoscat3922

    @indigoscat3922

    9 ай бұрын

    HRE

  • @user-cm4xn7eh7j

    @user-cm4xn7eh7j

    7 ай бұрын

    @@indigoscat3922no shit

  • @cubann

    @cubann

    6 ай бұрын

    @@user-cm4xn7eh7j☠️

  • @Osamabeenleanin210
    @Osamabeenleanin210Ай бұрын

    This or a 2017 M6/650i🤔

  • @indigoscat3922

    @indigoscat3922

    Ай бұрын

    @@Osamabeenleanin210 M550 for sure

  • @grumpy323
    @grumpy32320 күн бұрын

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

  • @Angel-jq1tz

    @Angel-jq1tz

    3 күн бұрын

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

  • @bandz8661
    @bandz866111 ай бұрын

    How much it cost to fill the tank

  • @indigoscat3922

    @indigoscat3922

    11 ай бұрын

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

  • @KlusekPospolity

    @KlusekPospolity

    10 ай бұрын

    @@indigoscat3922 lol its dirt cheap in usa

  • @indigoscat3922

    @indigoscat3922

    10 ай бұрын

    @@KlusekPospolity yeah is not bad

  • @ericfoutchtsi

    @ericfoutchtsi

    10 ай бұрын

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

  • @indigoscat3922

    @indigoscat3922

    10 ай бұрын

    @@ericfoutchtsi thats a lot lol.

  • @jimwillingham8052
    @jimwillingham80527 ай бұрын

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

  • @waleedwilliams3850

    @waleedwilliams3850

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @anaccount7923

    @anaccount7923

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @jasonj7755

    @jasonj7755

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @hexZ06

    @hexZ06

    5 ай бұрын

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

  • @noorgaarddamsgaard9866

    @noorgaarddamsgaard9866

    3 ай бұрын

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