The most reliable BMW is anything with an N/A straight 6...

@KinariCuzz

Жыл бұрын

The n55 is a turbo 6. Great engine.

@MartinJones123

Жыл бұрын

@@KinariCuzz N55 isn't the worst when it comes to reliability, but naturally aspirated BMW 6 cylinders are usually better...

@raycollington4310

Жыл бұрын

I sold the last BMW I will ever own last year. BMW can't spell quality any more. Over complication, cost cutting, chinesuim, cheese timing chains and zero out of warranty customer service finally woke me up. My advice to any victim with an out of warranty Broke-My-Wallet is to sell it fast.

@MartinJones123

Жыл бұрын

@@raycollington4310 What BMW did you have?

@raycollington4310

Жыл бұрын

@@MartinJones123 F11 530D 2017.

I've had my e36 for almost 22 years. Still my favorite BMW.

@teiaaxyz9669

4 ай бұрын

what engine do u have it with? i m looking to buy an old bmw..idk if i should get an e36/ e39/ e38. i am a huge e38 fan, but i want a manual Bmw and i m afraid the e38 it s too difficult to drive manual

@mobsterslim

4 ай бұрын

e46 owner here and its pushin 380k miles shes perfect too nun wrong wit er

@Ultixa

3 ай бұрын

Found e36 with m50b20 swap with 300k kms for 4k

@TARVETHZ

2 ай бұрын

@@Ultixanope unless u tryna go turbo find at least m50b25 manual for that price trust me

@shaggg3449

2 ай бұрын

@@teiaaxyz9669mine has the 2.5 inline 6 witch is a really good engine

The amount of beat up 200000+ mile e36 I have seen is insane the 90s was the best area for bmw

@elliottpalumbo7407

Жыл бұрын

You said it same thing with allot of the Mercedes-Benz as well with those naturally aspirated V6 and V8 engines.

@initialyeet3951

2 ай бұрын

@@elliottpalumbo7407the Mercedes Benz’s that are super reliable like the E36 are I6s, the V6s are the problem ones.

@elliottpalumbo7407

2 ай бұрын

@@initialyeet3951 The modern V6s that is not the old 3.2L V6s. But the old 5.0L V8 was the best gas engine Mercedes-Benz ever made.

Still daily drive my 04 E46, 243000 miles! One of the best cars I ever owned. Just keep up with the maintenance.

@RB-rv3yc

Жыл бұрын

Loved mine until on the hottest day of the year the heater turned on and it just won’t turn off.

@repairvehicle

Жыл бұрын

Everything original?

@AJGreen-cn8kk

Жыл бұрын

@@repairvehicle Mostly, couple sets of front control arms, two cooling systems. Clutch is original!

@repairvehicle

Жыл бұрын

@@AJGreen-cn8kk these are maintenance items that go bad on every brand including Lexus.

@repairvehicle

Жыл бұрын

@@AJGreen-cn8kk how often do you change your oil?

I was shocked even before watching the video that a list of the most reliable BMW's is almost a whole minute long !!! :)

@ItsAlive111

Жыл бұрын

The list is also full of 20-30 year old models lol

@blakejohnson2862

7 ай бұрын

The b38 is very reliable too it won international engine of the year award and best new engine so if it won the awards then must be reliable or it won’t of won plus can re map the bmw 118i b38 from 134bhp to 190bhp on one remap that is amazing

Still have my 740i which I've owned since 2001. Love it and would never think of selling it. Recently started getting it back to showroom level.

How the hell is he not gonna put the N52 straight 6 in top 3 or least top 4 thats to me is maybe the best engine bmw made

@A-FrameWedge

3 ай бұрын

I am going to trust you over guy who is a great mechanic and has done more work on BMW’s, than you have even looked at.

@stayvigilant7856

3 ай бұрын

I'm just saying the N52 straight inline 6 is a pretty damn reliable engine. I've had 2 of em first I sold it with 170,000 miles on motor no issues at all just a small valve cover oil leak. 2nd I had to about 145,000 and got a truck but both were the N52 inline 6 and if you ask around people will agree like the 25 that liked my comment it is one of the most reliable BMW engines.. this is just this guy's opinion look at some more vids here on KZread l. I've seen a lot saying that is one of the best too. Have a good one man!

@IfImYouAndYourMeWhat

2 ай бұрын

@@stayvigilant7856it might be good but I’m still gonna trust the guy with experience over you. You have any experience with the engines he mentioned? If not kindly keep the chirping to yourself thanks much

@dantek121

Ай бұрын

n52s had issues with the vanos bolts stripping their heads in the engine and the valvetronic locking up which junked the engines. I have had both of these happen to me on different cars.

Proud owner of two e39s, a 528i and a 540i both manuals. The 6 cyl has 300k and the 540 200k, only thing is it likes to eat rear tires while sideways... 😊

@amlitio973

9 күн бұрын

528i how many miles?

I had an '85 M535i with the M30 engine. Absolutely rock solid. I also had a 6 cylinder E36 and that put up with all the abuse I could possibly throw at it.

I’m surprised you left out the M20. Simple, dependable, easy and fun to work on. M20’s can easily go 300,000 miles with proper oil changes and periodic timing belt services.

@sipmeister3611

8 ай бұрын

lol he said belt ...

I agree with him on the M30 Engines. They are bulletproof! You can boost those on stock internals with just MLS HeadGasket and ARP Headstuds.

The M54 engine straight 6 with a E53 chassis great engine with some of those engines reaching up to 500,000 miles and still running.

@Luis-dp7qi

4 ай бұрын

I have 1 for several years. Bullet proof

@Kwalk8808

4 ай бұрын

Isn’t that also the same case for the N52?

@topnews1007

4 ай бұрын

@@Kwalk8808 The vanos solenoids and hydraulic lifters are the problems with that N52 3.0i engine other than that they run strong just make sure you change your oil at least 3,500 to 4,000 you gotta pay to play ⏯️▶️ Keep that oil clean and you can clean the solenoids but it's doesn't last long.

15 years of ownership of my E39 525i Sport I'm pretty happy (apart from rust issues) here in the UK.

Yep won’t lie the E46 if you can address the cooling system and gaskets in time you’ll never have to do it again and the engine will last you for ages

E30 - durable engine and car 👍

My dad had a Granite Silver ‘92 E34 520i with the M50 engine and that did 385k miles on the original engine before cylinder number 3 let go and then it was swapped for a 525i engine and went on to almost 450k miles before he sadly scrapped the car. It had loads of stone chips on the bonnet from motorway miles but zero rust on the body or underside and was still running sweet as a nut when it was taken away. Hardly did any maintenance on it either and it just ate up the miles day after day. I have no doubt it would still be running to this day if he kept it, the thing was a tank.

@AsSudan33

3 ай бұрын

talk about a waste

Why is the N52 not on this list?! Plenty of 250k+ mile N52 cars out there!

@elu5334

4 ай бұрын

right?!?! its probably cuz it has a lot more dumb issues with the plastics than the other ones but the engine is solid af. I got an 2011 n52 e90

@SavageBunny1

4 ай бұрын

The expensive electric water pump and the weak belt tensioner make it a little more expensive to mantain.

@kylehamburgh309

4 ай бұрын

nah my n52 was dogshit. It had fuel issues at 106k and wouldn’t start half the time. Even after changing the fuel pump.

@dbsilas2554

3 ай бұрын

do a little more research

@user-vj6bx3ks7s

3 ай бұрын

@@kylehamburgh309was probably neglected

All BMWs are reliable if u take care of them I have a 2008 750li loaded with 135,500 running like a champ no major issues except regular maintenance items maybe I have the unicorn of BMWs or lucky 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@evelynsahoe8896

2 күн бұрын

yup... I've worked on BMW's almost a year now and the biggest surprise for me was they are nowhere near as unreliable as everyone says. I expected to be writing up thousands of dollars in repairs all the time but so far I've maybe written up 5-10 huge repair bills and the cars were all completely neglected. Expensive to repair when something breaks yes but not unreliable.

The 1.9L in-line 4 cylinder Austrian engine in my 1997 E36 Z3 is a great naturally aspirated engine and was the last BMW engine to have a metal valve cover and metal intake manifold.

@picklemetimbers3003

Жыл бұрын

My 06' 330xi has metal vavle covers...

@lebtfurimmer107

11 ай бұрын

I had that in my 2000 e46 and that engine is great.Only problem is lack of power and fucking coolant system on the almost every bmw.I was overheated my e46 from nothing.But engine was survive that.

@atx-cvpi_99

10 ай бұрын

Those engines can blow a head gasket. It happened on Top Gear UK when Clarkson, May, and Hammond were in Iraq.

@Ochokash8

5 ай бұрын

Magnesium you mean

@WayToManyAssassins

Ай бұрын

​@@picklemetimbers3003 magnesium

As a German I love that kind of BMW-Bashing here. Being a BMW- and US-V8-Car-Fan and being confronted with a lot of US-Car-Bashing here in Germany it is just funny to read it.

@maxprintscreen4972

Жыл бұрын

Ultimate maintenance machine= BMW😂

What about the E34? I had a 535i which I drove hard for 350 000 miles and 21 years. The only unusual expenses was a cracked radiator header tank, CV joints and 3x rubber drive cushions on the gearbox. Oh and several replacements of rear bushes on the front control arms until I replaced them with the 750i parts (never any further trouble)

@joseherrera5264

6 ай бұрын

E34 530 and 535i both had M30 engines. I had the opportunity to buy a triple black 535i from a police impound lot, I still think about that car.

E90 328i is the best reliable car

@davidsoto7114

5 ай бұрын

Yes sir

@nirmit1298

4 ай бұрын

Yes it is I am driving since last 12 years, without single issues.

@leodoingthings1706

4 ай бұрын

botn n52 and n55 needs expensive maintenance, seals etc. M57 is wayyy better engine

@nirmit1298

4 ай бұрын

@@leodoingthings1706 driven 165000 until now only gasket seals changed 1 time

M54b30 is also a great motor by BMW

@adorablecenturion8436

Ай бұрын

well tbf he did say the E46 3 series which has the M54 in 2 of the 3 trims.

I have a 94 e36 325is. About to cross 400k miles with original motor and transmission still drives and shifts like a dream

Had a girlfriend back in the 90s who drove a 1988 528e. Had 220k miles on it when she sold it and it still ran great. Super reliable. Wouldn't mind driving it now. Loved that car.

M57 is one of the best BMW motors ever made, seen many on 200k+ miles and a couple approaching 400k.

@elijahcarr4137

10 ай бұрын

M57 is great but later they added dpf, egr, swirlflaps etc that get issues as with all diesel cars from 2006 - recent

I had an N55 for 5 years M135i Lci and I miss it. Right now i have the B58 M240i and Im having a vanos problem less than a year later.

I keep telling my dad the same thing. He wants an BMW touring estate/wagon but he doesnt want to get stung by the ongoing maintenance costs or bad engines. Theres a lot of preventative maintenance that can be done and that costs money but once its done, you are pretty much completely sorted for a long time so long as you keep up with the oil changes. Unfortunately he ended up getting a good deal on a low mileage 3rd gen skoda (I think it was 2019 model with 10-13k on the clock...) but there isnt a moment that he doesnt regret not going for a BMW when he's sitting inside the skoda. The trim just isnt on the same level.

Any BMW on that list with a manual transmission but can't get one on the E38 in the US. Europe is lucky on that one

@paulsengupta971

Жыл бұрын

I've got an E32 with an auto, got about 235k miles on it. The gearbox is fine. The rest of the car is rusty and off the road, but the gearbox is ok! :-)

@WayToManyAssassins

Жыл бұрын

Whats wrong with the automatic? They use ZF trannys. A clutch replacement in a manual wouldn't be fun

Love my E46 330i - I got it with 150K miles and it now has 298,890+ miles on it.

@emmanuel2692

8 ай бұрын

What maintenance have you done to it? i’m looking forward to getting one

@cylonred8902

7 ай бұрын

@@emmanuel2692 A good bit - it is a 20+ year old car.... It now has 304+K miles on it and I have had to do a good bit of rust work as it is a daily and outside too much. Fuel pump/filter, shocks/struts, rotors, DISA valve, upper/lower intake boots, valve cover, alternator, headliner, window regulators, final state resistors, headlight covers, driveshaft, O2 sensor, center support bearing/guibo,, at 247K miles - replaced the entire cooling system (it was been done when I got the car at 149K miles, all fluids on a regular basis (no such thing as a "lifetime" fluid), belts, and it is also a manual trasmission but as far as I know - original clutch/flywheel. E46's suspension - especially the front - are known for worn bushings and replacing them every 50-70K miles.

@mannabatth4092

6 ай бұрын

Did u have to change any lifters or chain guides or oil pump or still original mine is coming upto 200k do u recommend to replace anything in the engine

@cylonred8902

6 ай бұрын

@@mannabatth4092 Nothing internal to the engine should need to be changed unless severely abused.

The E90 M3 is pretty robust and solid. That high strung V8 not provides the amazing soundtrack for your driving experience but also they faired so much better than their early twin turbo V8s in terms of reliability.

My E39 540 has been a super reliable car, despite accusations to the contrary. Converting the cooling system to waterless coolant (lowers the pressure in the system) was a game changer. Still running the original TC guides at 140k miles, replacing the tensioner cut the startup rattle that kills them to almost nothing. All the rubber things have been replaced (gaskets and suspension) and a few other body items like door lock actuators, but these are not unreasonable to have to change in 20 years. It's also been garaged its whole life, out of the rain/snow; I understand this is where the electrical problems come from. It's really been a champ, nothing like what I was expecting.

@okussidenote3261

Жыл бұрын

I sold my E39 540i manual M-Sport with 236,000 miles on it. Solid car! So fun to drive and felt like a feather to drive. Miss her everyday. Leather looked new at the mileage.

@user-kd5wg1mi7k

Жыл бұрын

Never heard of running waterless coolant. My 540i has only ever had BMW blue and distilled water 50/50 mix and I have never had any issues with the cooling system at 165k miles so far, knock on wood. I have already replaced the radiator and water pump, plus a few other hoses and the o-rings for the pipes under the intake manifold in the front and the back. No leaks. Never overheats. Good car and engine 👍

My man speaks the truth. I have two cars w an S52 engine (USA M). Car pulls hard, very quiet and ultra reliable. Not a single engine issue!

E36 goes back to 92. I had one with 277k on the ticker. My son had a 90 E34 with over 300k, didn't use a drop of oil.

@pri0r_t0_a_weekago...fukwi48

Жыл бұрын

U mean burn? Oil?

@cloudCB168

Жыл бұрын

Yes I have a 92 325i

@arlindselimi7767

9 ай бұрын

91

@kkampy4052

9 ай бұрын

@@pri0r_t0_a_weekago...fukwi48 burn or leak

I have an M54 in my 2004 e60. It is a fantastic engine. Burns and leaks a little oil, but I look past that as it starts up everytime with zero issues. BMW builds the best N/A straight 6's

@bidenisgod6978

8 ай бұрын

Probably oil filter housing gasket. Look it up! My 05 530i was leaking from that. Thought it was oil pan gasket for the longest time. Changed the OFHG boom no more oil leak. Also change your vanos seals if you haven't! You'll notice way better power delivery.

Basically BMW's golden age lol

The e90 NA are very reliable too

@Jack-qn4vt

9 ай бұрын

The 320i N46 engine gets smokey due to work stem seals

@djkjthe3rd185

8 ай бұрын

​@@Jack-qn4vtAmerica got n52/n51 only.

@WayToManyAssassins

Ай бұрын

​@@Jack-qn4vt think he means the 6 cylinder ones

@WayToManyAssassins

Ай бұрын

Aside from the valvetronic system

@antecalic8881

13 күн бұрын

6 cylinders yea.

E30 325i/320i M20 ?? no electronics , good engine

@adorablecenturion8436

Ай бұрын

its just sketchy getting cars that old tho, unless youre dropping 10k+ you're not getting one worth driving without dozens of hours of work lol

My man, had e36 m42, e39 m52 the golden era for bmw, now in a e53 4.4🙈

don’t forget the e30s and the m20 and m10 engines

I have a 86 735i, great car

The older na 4.4 v8 in the e39 or the 7 series are great until the damn cam guides go out. Prepare to cough up some dough to fix that one. I had a 2001 e39 m sport. I loved that car. Then, I got the dreaded code for cam sensor. It wasn't worth the cost to fix it. Thats why you don't see many of those v8 e39 cars on the roads anymore.

He forgot the M57

What I’ve noticed about BMW and cars/trucks in general, they could have a very good engine, with exterior, interior, wiring that is falling apart.. you can have a bullet proof engine with a weak transmission and rear end. You can have a car that’s mostly nice with a crap engine. My uncle had an e36, that broke down every other week no matter how nice it was up kept and babied.

@jbelc

Жыл бұрын

Maybe the automatics, but I’ve never had an issue or been left stranded by a BMW and I’ve purchased some pretty questionable cars. Nothing drives like them either

I was going to cry if you didn't mention the M30, as an E24 owner.

@jasonramos8665

9 ай бұрын

e23 Here too i love It better than my e46 Which loves pissing my coolant away sadly I lost the key recently so I can’t drive it :(

My favorite was the E36 M51 6 cylinder Turbo Diesel with the Intercooler. I miss her 🙁😢😭. A lovely engine

Surprised the e90 wasn't mentioned Mines got 125k miles and run strong. NA V6

@jaymum23

11 ай бұрын

Inline 6 but yea I know what you meant. I have an E90 330i with 173k miles and it’s going strong and smooth like butter. Never even throws a check engine light on me or fails to start smoothly. Like new in how it performs. The N52 engine is a bulletproof jewel and I can’t fathom how ninja left it off this list. I’ve had better experiences with N52s than the M54s in the E39s and E46s that he put on the list, while all are great engines. My E90 is so good that I eventually bought an E60 530i with the same engine to add to my collection.

@picklemetimbers3003

11 ай бұрын

@@jaymum23 Thanks for the correction. Inline 6 for sure. Love my 330xi. AWD. Tons of power. Honestly I prefer to drive it over my Carrera, for the mundane city tasks. Maybe Ninja left the B52 off the list because he does not work on them often enough to remember them.

Not as desirable or fast, but my 1997’ 1.9L M44B2 inline 4 cylinder on my e36 Z3 roadster is still going strong after 27 years and 170,000 miles. Cheaper to fix as well, since it’s less parts, less oil, and has much more room in the bay to work on the car. Most major front jobs have been done with only the ram air duct removed. I’ve had it for 8 years now with no plans on selling it. Change the radio receiver to a Bluetooth unit, you’ll be surprised how much you’ll love a Z3 with the top down slow cruising.

Any manual m30 powered car is bullet proof. There’s dudes with 250k mile blocks who turbo them and make 400+ whp for years. OEM blocks just an upgraded head gasket and head studs. M20 and m30 cars are by far BMWs most simple stout design

B58 should be up there too… It’s won so many awards… And so many companies actually want that engine from BMW in their cars. Even the Toyota Supra has a B58 and also the Grenadier 4x4…

My wife's father bought a E39 523iA new in 1996, he had it as a company car and then bought it to him self and my wife received it in 2001 as her first car. We retired it in 2014 when it had 275000km on the odometer, it was always serviced at the dealer who sold it as new and before we retired it it went for a full service and the whole car also got sandblasted and repainted with the original glacier blue color. Now it looks brand new and we only use it during the summer. The E39 is the best 5-series ever made, still oldskool but yet so modern that it dont feel old and the design is timeless. And boy is it fuel efficcient, I have owned several Mercedes-Benz E classes that have been similarly powerful and they consumed a lot more fuel, and I wont even mention my Caprice Classic and Mercury Grand Marquis and their fuel economy with the sort of same horsepower :D

This dude gets around, he sure knows his vehicles ,a fantastic MECHANIC and TECHNICALLY proficient 🇬🇧🤠🤘🇺🇸🙏

N55 E90 🔥🔥

The M30 is kinda forgotten. But from what I can gather it was the go to swap for power before the m5x swaps.

I have an E36 from 1994 and been such a fantastic reliable car, love it to bits and has been a delight to own and drive. I have owned since it was five years old and only one owner before me. 170k plus virtually trouble free motoring. Thanks for the heads up Car Ninja.

Until running across your channel by accident today I did not know that you had a channel. I definitely hit the subscribe button.

The fact that all these cars are 25 years old, means nothing bmw has made in the last 20 years is reliable, except well the b58

238,000 miles on my partially stock 99 bmw 323i manual. Only major job was subframe reinforcement…. Other than that she turns right on and moves! Original motor, trans, etc

Spot on Johnny! Also the best driving and most fun!

M57 and M57 tu. Diesel inline 6 with 1 turbo. Strong, reliable. If u replace the engine oil in every 10k km, the first timing job is at 320k km.(200k miles).

I have E36 318is coupe and Z3 with same engine. Both are coming to museum age and original engines and work same way as 30 years ago.

I only had diesel engines and they are all really reliable

Love my n57 and m57 would say they are some of the best engines bmw has

I've got an E39 3.0l Had it for over 8 years with 0 engine issues, just had a faulty module in the auto box a while back but thats about it. Its hard not to like a BMW straight 6 they are excellent lumps

I own a 535i F10 with N55 engine and I honestly dont like it as much as my N54 335i, N54 was such an amazing engine, never had a problem, but my old 525i N52 such a reliable good ass engine that is!

I have to say my 1989 750il has to be one as well car has been the best bmw I've ever owned

So much knowledge in such a short time. Thanks ninja!

Fortunate to have owned the top three! 99 m3 coupe sold at 298k miles, 01 M3 hard top convertible still running strong at 89k miles.. And my fave but departed 02 540i v8 with 144k.. Had to let the e39 go because the timing chain guides broke and was going to cost over $4k to fix :(

'99 e38 with the v8 went nearly 300k with minor maintenance, just oil, one coil, and spark plugs once. Sad we got rid of it, needed suspension but we got a '01 740i instead and it was a piece of garbage.

I just got a low mileage '01 e46 convertible from my fiancé. Love this car! My first car was a '76 2002. I miss that '02 soo bad🥺

Thank Ninja for your educated opinion. Always loved the 3 series, 7 series not so much seems experimental

I had an M50 E34 it was the most reliable car I ever had, just drank too much fuel for my European self. Now I'm running a N57 E91, I think the money I'm saving on fuel saves more than the extra repairs cost

N52 has entered the chat

Owned 2 E46s’, did not have a good experience with either. owned the 325i and the 330xi. Spent a large amount of money on each car and ultimately ended up selling both taking a loss. I can tell you this right now, I will never buy an E46 again. I am willing to give the E36 a try though as I have heard good things about that chassis.

I've got a 1990 535i M30 car with a quarter of a million miles and it's strong

@k-dawg58

Жыл бұрын

Yes

I have a 92 e36 with a M50 engine. Love It!

I have to say if you drive an E36 M3 in a spirited manner you will replace brakes quite a bit. The S52 also has a habit of burning a lot of oil. BMW has a TSB saying that one quart of oil burned per 1500 miles was acceptable which is insane to me. I will say the clutch is very strong and the car never failed to start. But a lot of stuff is plastic under the hood and it breaks down over time.

E90 N52 FTW

I owned a e90 320d for a year with no problems and just recently bought the e92 325d with the m57 engine I believe or it might be the m47 but either way these older bmw’s havnt let me down

M50s, i think, in the e30s are great too. Ive had my 87 for 4 years now and the car runs so good. No issues, other than the auto trans which is known for being crap.

None!!! Buy a Mercedes!! But if I had a BMW, Only Johnny will work on it.

@Friendlywhoman

6 ай бұрын

Yo carwizard ❤

If you want a newer car or something more powerful the N55 and B58 are damn solid for modern motors. I've seen tons of N55's pushing 200k and so far the B58 is looking just as reliable. Not to mention Toyota was confident enough in the motor to put it in the Supra.

N55 here. Glad to see mentioned.

just wondering why you did not include the e34 m50? Just picked up a nice 94 525it

The Rover 75 and the MG zt used the BMW diesel M47 engine, bullet proof!

what about the e34 1990 525? lol still hav it to this day 438 km!!!

He left out the E65😉

M70/M73 v12 engines are also very good. M21 diesel (524td) bulletproof. More recent reliable engines are b48/b58, even toyota uses them.

I have an e46 2.5l M54 and have used it for pizza delivery 😂 good car but the fan did blow up 2nd day I bought it

I currently own a E39 540it and the only thing about the motors are the dang chain guides lol.

dont forget all of the Z3s and Z4s from 93-06 with the same motor and trans as the 3 series lol

Hows the E32 740i?

I want an 2024 X3, probably the RWD one with inline 4. Can someone tell me if the vehicle is reliable, how long should I keep it for? I don’t drive a lot. Also what problems does it have?

Regular people with regular bmws tend to make more visits to shops. Bmw enthusiasts not so much because they actually stay on top of their cars. Ive had people come to the shop im at asking if we could check their oil because the cars running funny EVEN though theres warning light telling them the oil level is low. Last week one needed a whole 3.5 quartz of oil. Man that was painful to see

car ninja add the s55 to your list!! people on stage 2 full e85 for 200k miles stock crankhub with no issues it’s crazy.

n52 was the last good motor

@pablomoscoso6465

Жыл бұрын

People sleep on the N52, imo is the most reliable N/A engine they made

@ricky1022

Жыл бұрын

@@pablomoscoso6465 well m50 and m30s are still more reliable but n52 for a modern engine is good

@picklemetimbers3003

Жыл бұрын

My e90 with the n52 has 125k miles, runs very strong, small oil leak but that's on me for being lazy

@motion2597

Жыл бұрын

B58, S55 and S58 are good new motors

@ricky1022

Жыл бұрын

@@motion2597 lies

I would say version 2 of the N52 if properly maintained

My 98 E36 w/ 200k has been solid. Just sort the cooling issues early and it’s smooth sailing. Considering an N55. They depreciate like bread and with cheap mods destroy everything.

@sutherlacd27

4 ай бұрын

N55 with cheap mods is asking for a headache

The most reliable BMW mechanic, in my opinion, is Jonny from German Motor Works

@miguelfernandez4499

Жыл бұрын

For sure he is a beast!!

They're all good if you spend the money on maintenance.