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@528hrtz

2 жыл бұрын

talk about the timing chain that is snapping on bmws with the n20 engine from 2012 to 2015! it’s causes CATASTROPHIC engine failure and BMW refuses to admit fault !

@kerrymartin5514

2 жыл бұрын

ALL KINDS OF WEAK-MINDED PEOPLE OUT THERE SCOTTY, DON'T WORRY ABOUT THOSE FOOLS🥳🥳🥳🥳

@Rekuzan

2 жыл бұрын

BMW = BROKEN, MUST WALK!!!

@dotdashdotdash

2 жыл бұрын

@@Rekuzan Bring My Wallet

@dotdashdotdash

2 жыл бұрын

Scotty, please do a British cars special video - so much material for you to roast! 😹

If Scotty ever goes missing, we know it was either BMW or Mercedes. Lol.

@Inder473

Жыл бұрын

It could be audi or jlr also.

@chrisfounchious32

Жыл бұрын

Nah Tessa would kidnap him 😂 no driver the perfect crime 😅

@Uzezzi_

Жыл бұрын

No, I think it would be GM OR or Dodge

@ta2076

Жыл бұрын

It could be gm also

@Inder473

Жыл бұрын

Basically it could be anyone other from Toyota and Honda.

In Mexico we use to say this: "When somebody bought a new brand premium car (BMW, Audi, Land Rover, MB) he is a rich person but when somebody bought an used premium brand car he is a millionaire"

@ms3173

2 жыл бұрын

???

@shadowslayer64

2 жыл бұрын

@@ms3173 New luxury vehicles depreciate dramatically when sold. A smart person buys them used with low mileage.

@DaKurupt19

2 жыл бұрын

@@shadowslayer64 Not when it falls apart and ends up costing you as much as new to keep it running.

@Fat_Catt

2 жыл бұрын

@@ms3173 guy buying a used one is a millionaire because it will take lots of money to repair the car.

@geoffphillips5872

2 жыл бұрын

@@shadowslayer64 A smart person doesn’t buy them at all.

Everyone's going to have different experiences with different brands. The problem is, we want too much like: reliability, low cost, efficiency, non cheap interiors, fast engines, being fun to drive, interior space, good parts, cheaper labor, etc.. all on the cheap. It's never going to happen, if you want a specific thing, you're gonna have to give up something else for it. That's just life in a nutshell

@rdizzy1

Жыл бұрын

In reality, too many people care about how a car looks, you can get most of those things in a honda civic, for example, or a chevy spark or something. Decently reliable, good gas mileage, cheap parts, smaller cars are fun to drive for me at least, cheap labor, etc.

@Lonso__4

9 ай бұрын

@@rdizzy1boy get out here 😂😂

@ramiroo8684

8 ай бұрын

@@Lonso__4wym he spittin. its all about materialism. people will get in debt 30k plus just for it to break down asap

@mch919

8 ай бұрын

well said

@Jay-du3tp

7 ай бұрын

I think Lexus comes pretty close to checking all the boxes

As a owner of an 08 328i I can agree with this video. Maintenance nightmare. Great to drive. You have to be a mechanic to have this car.

@captainmorgan5449

2 ай бұрын

Yes, I just passed on a 09 328Xi. Inflation is real...I can use my money for other things.

@PA8HRX

Күн бұрын

2008? 16 yrs old, old car.

@samuelwilliams7331

Күн бұрын

@@PA8HRX Yes, I have owned it since 2010. Starting having issues around 75K. There is usually something that pops up every 6 months. Rear main seal is leaking oil right now. A BMW will educate you on every part of the car.

As a former BMW owner for over 14 years, I can say that everything that Scotty is saying is true. That being said, the way that BMW sedans and coups drive is just amazing compared to a Toyota and Honda, which I also have owned. I currently own a Honda and I miss the way my 330i drove but not the endless mechanic bills.

@paulos9759

Жыл бұрын

Bigger engines produce bigger heat that "can" be a problem in traffic jams How do u compare a BMW 3s to a SAAB 9-3 (similar sized engines)

@Matys1975

Жыл бұрын

@@dad1967 high quality and reliability are two different things. A Rolls Royce is high quality but not reliable while a Toyota Corolla is reliable but not high quality.

@markremy4946

Жыл бұрын

Did you ever try to race a Corvette with that pipsqueak German car?

@stevenbarts330

Жыл бұрын

Then get a Porsche… better driving experience and more reliability

@Matys1975

Жыл бұрын

@@markremy4946 did you ever see how cheap and crappy the interior of a 2004 corvette is ? Don’t want to daily drive a car with an econobox interior 😂, that’s why back in 2004 I chose the BMW over a Corvette. It wast long ago that the Chevy Cruise and Corvette had the same exact steering wheel and other interior bits

I've always wanted to own a BMW M3, and then I hear Scotty's voice in my head say "endless money pit" over and over.

@NA-vl7ww

2 жыл бұрын

Just get a warranty

@Mixalhsellada

2 жыл бұрын

I have owned a 2008 E93 M3 since 2012. It’s never had any issue.

@Scooterboii94

2 жыл бұрын

Ive had two they aren’t unreliable at all and trust me i beat on my cars

@BrandonMinguez

2 жыл бұрын

@@Mixalhsellada 10 years and no issues? Great to hear it’s running strong!

@BrandonMinguez

2 жыл бұрын

@@Scooterboii94 good to know! Maybe in a few years I’ll splurge on one.

if you have to have a BMW and you have a reasonable budget and are pretty handy with a wrench, buy a BMW 128i. No turbo, no fancy electronics, and a reliable N52 engine. after market parts are inexpensive. They are a lot more fun to drive then a corolla or camry.

When I was a young boy playing outside, we would say BMW stands for “Break my Window”. Now, it officially stands for “Break my Wallet” Thank you, Scotty!!

@kykenzo9115

Жыл бұрын

Bring More Worries

@ariesmight6978

Жыл бұрын

I have heard that expression Break My Windows wonce. I have always thought BMW was the abbreviation for Bring More Wrenches. So my question is is why Break My Windows?

@bennybeeeee

Жыл бұрын

Consumer reports has rated BMW in the top 3 for reliabilty, 2022 model years and later. Toyota, Lexus, and BMW in that order

@ariesmight6978

Жыл бұрын

@Benny Beeeee Consumer reports has been caught taking bribes for high rankings. And that for many years now.

@natthaphonnoble7946

Жыл бұрын

@@bennybeeeee more recently BMW have REALLY IMPROVED and jumped a LONG ways in terms of reliability and overall cost of maintenance as a brand as a whole but historically there track records have had issues here and there

I had that same year and model BMW. Bought the extended warranty and it was the funnest car I ever had! No issues at all. My son totaled it right after the extended warranty expired. I guess that was a blessing in disguise. 😂

@TheJosephayal

2 жыл бұрын

You are the typical bmw fanboy

@Northwest425

2 жыл бұрын

Lmao 🤣😂😂😂

@wernerdanler2742

2 жыл бұрын

Never mind the car! The insurance can pay for it. I hope your son was not injured.

@lclnbm

2 жыл бұрын

They're good until they're not

@thinkingimpaired5663

2 жыл бұрын

Yes the ultimate driving machine. I enjoyed all my 3 series BMWs. My ext warranties saved me multiple times.

I’m a 24 year Toyota Master tech at a dealership, I’ve always owned and appreciated BMW cars. Toyota is very reliable but I don’t think you can drive a more boring car or truck. BMW is well made and won’t leave you stranded if you maintain them. They fall apart because people want the badge but don’t maintain them. I’ve had several BMW’s take me past 200k miles with just maintenance. If you have the skill ir money yo pay for the skill don’t ba afraid of them. Also if you do the job correctly you don’t need a prybar to remove stuff, no wonder you break down much plastic! Cheers

@joshuacoyle6584

Жыл бұрын

bmw femboy

@joshuaelkins4889

Жыл бұрын

@@joshuacoyle6584 femboy? I also prefer Audi and Porsche vehicles.

@philipkeeling8647

Жыл бұрын

You spot on. Bmw's are fairly reasonable priced here in Ireland and people buy them, particularly youngsters who never service them, drive the sh1t outta the car then when the timing chain snaps are something else, they go round saying bmw are crap. I drive a 2014 330d, it's a beast. I change the oil every 8000kms. Just recently had the gearbox oil changed even though bmw say its "lifetime" oil lol. The ZF gearboxes are made in UK and they themselves tell you to change the oil at 60 000 miles. Next job, intake manifold coming off for cleaning due to carbon build up. As you say, it's all about maintenance 👍🏻

@joshuacoyle6584

Жыл бұрын

@@philipkeeling8647 there worth nothing in Ireland due to the reliability and your 2014 is only lasting that long because It’s new enough you shouldn’t have to do that much maintenance as said it’s a high maintenance vehicle the jap yokes will always be king.

@philipkeeling8647

Жыл бұрын

@@joshuacoyle6584 I'll agree that jap cars have bullet proof engines but that's it. To me German cars are a complete package. I've just sold a 2008 520d with supposedly "timing chain issues" that car had 200k miles on the same chain. Like I said, proper maintenance and you can't go wrong. You drive what you want pal, German cars will always be supieror for me

Amazing machines that are prone to breakage as described. Scotty is 100% right. The use of plastics and the excessive heat generated by the turbos make these a maintenance and repair nightmare. I paid over $50K and have had about $25K worth of repairs. Luckily I’ve done most of it myself. Pulling the engine and dismantling the front end to replace the oil pan GASKET. Insane amount of labor for a simple procedure. Wish this video existed in 2009 before I bought mine.

@Tombradyjockstrap

2 ай бұрын

Not all bmws are turbos

There is only one route to owning these cars. Buy new and sell three months before the warranty runs out. Here in Germany it's now becoming commonplace to sell them as soon as two years old. Taking the depreciation loss is less costly than repairing them. And repair them you will. BMW today, I'm sad to say, is nowhere close to the quality they had in the past.

"...and you KNOW what they charge at the dealer." Yes we do. That is why you and your honorable colleagues are so dearly appreciated.

I own two BMWs that are both around 10 years old. I agree with Scotty on the plastic stuff and the parts are so expensive. But I enjoy working on them myself and learning the technology. The online community and resources for BMWs are great. But when friends/family say they want to buy one, I usually talk them out of it.

@mesho5270

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you because I'm Bmw own too.. I have to Bmw cars and I'm working myself too and I learn a lot of things about cars during searching and diagnosing problems 😁

@vladraduandrei5227

Жыл бұрын

@@donorlando you guys are insane...have 530d 2016 258hp with 220k miles...these engines are made to go like over 600k km and you worry about 130k km ?

@kg9799

Жыл бұрын

@@vladraduandrei5227 They are in states. We have the same problems with their cars here. Fords, Chevys, Cryslers are considered Kia like cars

@rbitrossome

Жыл бұрын

@@vladraduandrei5227 Agreed. BMW's inline 6 engines are awesome and very reliable if you take care of them.

@elkillerx

Жыл бұрын

I mean I think it depends how well they're maintained too. I have a 2001 Bmw 330i that I use only for commuting to work. I bought it with 120k from an older guy who maintained it at the dealer. Currently it has 201k miles and it still runs great!! I've only done normal routine maintenance.. The only problem it gave me was a bad fuel pump, but I was easily able to replace it in under an hour. I don't believe they're unreliable cars, I just think they are more pricey to maintain that some people just neglect them until they have problems

BMW Owner’s perspective. Car : 530i Touring (G31) New : March 2018 Bought : December 2019 with 7000 km on the clock. Mileage as on March 2024 : 77 000 kms Maintenance: All brake discs(rotors) and pads replaced by BMW for free under warranty for vibration during braking when car is at 60kmph when car was 18 000 km All brakes discs(rotors) replaced when car was drive 65 000 kms and this was paid by me ($2500 service costs). The vibration issue was solved temporarily but the real issue was damaged swing arms (worn out bearings). All discs/rotors, brake pads and front swing arms replaced again at 75 000 kms and BMW acknowledged their error and only charged me $1200 for the swing arms. Rest has just been routine service & maintenance with oil & filter changes which is super cheap if you buy the BMW service packs. I live in Europe. Average yearly maintenance costs comes to around $1000 per year and this is for the first 6 years of ownership. Is it high? I don’t think. Build quality? Its superb. When I sit on the plush Dakota Leather seats and enjoy the panorama roof, heads-up display, heated steering wheel, adaptive cruise control, superior sound insulation etc. every km driven is enjoyable and I have amazing memories on long roadtrips (including driving through the Alps and also the Furka Pass). Could I saved more money buying a Honda and Toyota? YES. Could I saved more money taking the public transport system? HELL YES.

@opachki8325

Ай бұрын

if you just do regular maintenance, BMWs will be reliable. It's always the people too broke to do maintenance who kill the car.

@FABM27

Ай бұрын

@@opachki8325 in Europe, BMW are considered very reliable cars and do not have the bad name as they do in the USA !!!

@opachki8325

Ай бұрын

@@FABM27 well guess why: exactly the reason I mentioned. We do our maintenance.

Scotty is like my dad, always giving good advice but we never listen to him. It goes from zero to 100 dollars in 10 seconds.😂

@chaseves3062

8 ай бұрын

Scotty needs to remember this 2006 bmw 3 series was world car of the year, funny that, and toyota has borrow a bmw engine

If you buy a bmw, plan to work on it yourself The thing about bmw is it’s very easy to work on it yourself with common tools. If you have the time, you can even swap turbos yourself. BMWs are actually a good learning experience There are plenty of forums where people discuss common issues and how to fix them

@s.platted

Жыл бұрын

Can you name a few forums for us?

@JoseColonn

Жыл бұрын

@@s.platted is sarcasm

@Gilbertify1

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like cap

@fakiirification

Жыл бұрын

@@s.platted google is your friend. most popular platforms have very dedicated communities. E46 chassis (1999-2005 production date 3 series, 2000 - 2006 model year) for example is one of the most popular platforms for tuning/racing, and has a massive following of enthusiasts and vendors supplying OE manufacturer aftermarket parts. you save a TON buy buying the OE part, just without the BMW badge. The only parts that suck are interior parts, because theres not really an aftermarket for those. gotta go to BMW, where the door card armrest insert costs $250 (so i just got a piece of leather and recovered it myself)

@allothernamesbutthis

Жыл бұрын

when you work on them yourself that is when you realise the designers really did not want people to diy basic maintenance.

I worked with an old dude who worked on cars and boats his whole life and never goes on the internet but says about 90% of what scottie says.

@tnguyen8273

2 жыл бұрын

Real OG's in the game.

@alwaysopen7970

2 жыл бұрын

VGG stays away from anything newer than 1984.

@Nolaman70

2 жыл бұрын

He doesn't like plastic....

@jacktomis1743

2 жыл бұрын

old dudes when they see 5 wires in the engine bay 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱

@MrREAPERsz

2 жыл бұрын

Doesn't want to deal with plastic crap

He's telling the truth. I have a 2010 BMW 650i and this car has killed me financially. BMW stands for: Bring My Wallet!

@playbuttonmaster1933

11 ай бұрын

6 and 7 series are always bad since they get most of the new stuff and new tends to break

@jaxx9880

6 ай бұрын

6 n 7 are the most poorly made models. Sorry man.

@WrapperPresidentsShow

5 ай бұрын

Don’t buy bmw cars even if used! Cheap to buy but expensive to maintain! Pay more and get a used Toyota or Honda much more cheaper to maintain!

@truthhurtsohwell05

2 ай бұрын

you have me scared

I’m pretty used to German cars so the excitement has gone away, but when I drive a Toyota Corolla, makes me want to go back to the Germans. Sure they may be expensive to maintain, but the drive is so satisfying. Nothing compares! And not sure if Scotty knows, but the 328i would have been a fair review as the 335i has a reputation for being unreliable due to its twin turbo engine setup!

@raven4k998

10 ай бұрын

plastic motor parts who thought this was a great idea?

@8MunchenBayern8

10 ай бұрын

Facts. They do require more maintenance and things are more expensive to fix but the driving experience is like no other. There are only be Mercedes and Porsche in my driveway.

@bradbesse8677

7 ай бұрын

The Toyota model is quite simple. Don't change much and don't try to do too much. They keep it basic. If you're not changing things every 5 seconds, you really can hone in on reliability. Heck, when did they finally make power windows standard? They are also more expensive new compared to their basic counterparts (Chevy/Ford/etc.). BMW and most German cars simply try to do too much. Sensors are everywhere to wow you. Over time, people spend as much or more with Toyotas. You can certainly drive a chevy and fix it cheaper for 500k miles with the money you pocket up front. There are always isolated cases of expensive failures, but parts like the 4L60 are one of the few transmissions I would trust a rebuild. I simply wouldn't say that on most Hondas or Toyotas. But if you truly prefer Toyota, etc., like the case in this video, just pay the extra for what you want up front. Same goes for BMW.

@JohnPanzavecchia0001

7 ай бұрын

The turbos are not that unreliable. The only issue that happens often is wastegate rattle. The rattle is nothing but a slight noise when it first starts.

@seanneeley7111

7 ай бұрын

I have the 2008 328i and it has been very reliable over the 15 years I've owned it. Just 5 repairs so far, 2 early on under warranty. The most recent repairs I did DIY without much trouble and they were due to age and wear and tear.

I have a 2002 530i that I bought a couple years ago. It's the coolest car I've ever had and it's required more work than any other car as well. I recently replaced the oil pan gasket, which required dropping the subframe for a $20 part. I do most of the repairs myself as taking it to a mechanic is too costly. This will probably be my last BMW. I've learned a ton about cars by working on my vehicle, but buying another bimmer scares the crap out of me knowing what I know now.

@thinkingimpaired5663

2 жыл бұрын

Have you considered joining the BMW car club of America? Plenty of helpful members and information on your car.

@thinkingimpaired5663

2 жыл бұрын

@@carolinausedmachinery that's the normal change interval for radiator changes and cooling system replacement that I followed for my 3s. Where are the water management issues on your 530 and your dad's vehicle.

@reckless2176

2 жыл бұрын

@@thinkingimpaired5663 no it ain't buddy🤣 my dads lasted 34 years stock on his 1988 Toyota pickup bmws are jus trash sorry

@admiller1997

2 жыл бұрын

I went from BMW to Subaru. It's low maintenance but I baby it the same way I did my BMW. Both brands make excellent cars, you just have to be willing to learn.

@mtbridingog9083

2 жыл бұрын

All aren’t built the same way …

As a BMW owner (on number 4) you are spot on. My favorite was the 98 3 series that was before everything was plastic under the hood. Why do I still drive one? They are just great handling/performing cars and that straight six is like sewing machine smooth. When they work. I know what I have and I know that the maintenance is horrendous. Fortunately I am competent enough with a wrench that I can get a few layers in for some of the maintenance. My experience is that the plastic starts failing at 8-10 years old and, as you stated, mileage isn't the key factor. I will say this, to get to that no 6 spark plug take all that air inlet cowling of. Not so hard after you have done it 2-3 times. Also, if you need to change one coil go ahead and do all 6 with the plugs. For a BMW they actually aren't that expensive. Like you say, know what you are getting into if you buy a used BMW.

@ABC-qd1ei

2 жыл бұрын

Same here, i do the work myself. I have a 06 manual 330i, the last n/a strait 6. E90 is one of the easiest to work on, tools and resourses are easy to aquire. BMW have maintenence at mileage intervals. There are n52 engines with 500,000 miles. Plastic parts are not that expensive, fcp euro has lifetime replacement for parts you buy from them even oil.

@malteserwfj

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I had a 1990 320i with the M20, was beautiful to drive and easy to work on. Now I have a 2003 330ci sport with 180k miles and I've had to do a lot of preventative maintenance that the PO didn't do.😂 Luckily I can do most of it myself so it's not been a fortune. For instance I literally did the vanos oil seals yesterday with Beisan systems and new hardware from BMW, cost £120 in total and the car drives insanely well now. I can drive in a higher gear everywhere the torque is beautiful. But yeah as you say it's knowing what you're in for when you buy an older BMW!! Being prepared that you'll have to replace things. I did all new coils and plugs straight after buying the E46, the alternator died on me and now the headlights are giving me trouble 😩 but I wouldn't swap it for anything else, the way it drives and sounds is beautiful 🙌🏻

@Pyrex_lex

2 жыл бұрын

My e46 330ix is still driving with 260k on it the only time your going to dump money with a 3 series is if your taking it to the dealership for everything better off buying a Honda

@Coronado-nz7wu

2 жыл бұрын

Like a good looking women. Lots of trouble, but worth it.

@toriless

2 жыл бұрын

Try and find a hot water heater tank without plastic parts, you will have to buy it on-line or use a plumber. Nothing you can get at HD or L lacks plastic parts.

My 2009 BMW E93 328i is a very reliable car 124k miles and still running great easy to maintain

@m42037

Ай бұрын

Lot of Americans think their Chinese jellybeans are better it's funny

@randomguy3034

Ай бұрын

My e92 2008 was a nightmare. Still loved that car. It's a fact though. Your water pump and seals are going to go bad if they haven't already. It's not cheap.

@nam18111

24 күн бұрын

@@m42037 Americans must be in your dreams and inside ur wife that's why you see them everywhere

I bought a pre-owned certified BMW 330 from the dealer, less than 30k miles. The car was in the shop 3 times within 3 weeks of ownership, and then the engine blew while i was on the free way.

I owned a number of different Beemers. Scotty is right - expensive to repair, so I learned how to do basic repairs myself. I never had major issues with any of my cars and I do love the ride ... nothing like it. But I hate taking my cars to the dealership for service.

@sxb080511

2 жыл бұрын

I used to own one had bought new … and after trading it in never got another. Better choices are out there to keep yourself stress free!

@davecrupel2817

2 жыл бұрын

Clue's in your name. "MD." You're a doctor of some kind. You make tons of money. No wonder you like them. You trade them in every 2-4 years, and don't have to face the swarm of problems they have. Normal people can't relate to you.

@Chezzzzy

2 жыл бұрын

I drive a used bmw 2011 and it runs great, I take care of the smaller jobs myself and bring it a trusted shop that only works on bmws for bigger stuff. Owned for 2 years and it’s been very reliable. About to hit 300,000 km no engine light. It is the non turbo model tho.

@MD-xs6fx

2 жыл бұрын

@@davecrupel2817 wow 😯 actually I’m not a doctor. I was military and lived in Europe so I guess I was exposed to the vehicles true capabilities there. I just try to take good care of my cars. Also I admit that I’m probably lucky. But definitely not aristocratic.

@MD-xs6fx

2 жыл бұрын

@@carolinausedmachinery I agree. I’ve noticed over the years that BMW is trying to cut out third-party mechanics by using customized parts and tools and charging a premium to purchase them. It’s ridiculous.

As my grandpa used to say 'if you couldn't afford it new, you can't afford it used, either'

@devonrose543

2 жыл бұрын

Your grandpa was right most people shouldn't even own cars.

@abubakarmoukarimgorner8365

2 жыл бұрын

Wise words 😅

@COYGunners

2 жыл бұрын

@Tyler Chubb lol he told me that when I was looking for a used Audi. Fortunately I got such a nice piece of advise.

@COYGunners

2 жыл бұрын

@@devonrose543 I know, I can’t stand it when I see totally neglected cars.

@davidkhamush2801

Жыл бұрын

I can afford maintenance on a new Corolla, just can’t afford the car itself lol

Well, in my opinion, it depends on the engine of the BMW. My dad has a 2004 E53, which has a 160 kW engine diesel and in the past 15 years, he only needed to change the turbo and the generator (not counting the normal service stuff, like filters and oil). I have had a 2006 E91 with the M47 engine for the past 4 or 5 years, and I literally only had to only change both of the thermostats. My E91 has 450k km, and my dad's E53 has almost 600k km driven. Both cars didn't cost much to take care of them. So when people say the BMW isn't as reliable, it's usually, at least in my country, because people tend to keep the broken parts broken until the very last second and then change it. Which leads to other problems appearing. And also, the M57 engine on the E53 is one of the most reliable engines in the world.

I'm proud to say that the original hood struts in my '03 Lexus with 250K miles still hold the hood up strong.

I've have my 06 3 series for 10 years now. Almost 200k on it. What Scotty says is true, the plastic parts are a nightmare and if you take it to the mechanic you'll spend a fortune. For the past 5 years I've been doing all the maintenance myself and became a pretty good mechanic working on the car; just replaced my clutch last December. No regrets though I love driving that car and taking it to the track

@tombrady6098

Жыл бұрын

Same got a e36 did the timing chain kit and a head gasket and it has 203k miles and runs beautifully

@erne75

Жыл бұрын

This is the only sane way to own a BMW...

@leon_De_Grelle

Жыл бұрын

@@tombrady6098 E36s are na exception to the rule. A BMW master tech friend of mine advises that the E36 is the only car he'd buy used to fix up and drive daily with any real expectation of life over 100k miles.

@germanengineering204

Жыл бұрын

@@leon_De_Grelle oh my God too funny 🤣😆

@wyasupreme

Жыл бұрын

@@leon_De_Grelle E9X 325/328is with the n52 are also slept on for reliability, as long as you change the oil on time and do basic preventative maintenance that thing will take you well past 200k in at 211k and mine still pulls and sounds/drives amazing

1:44 ''The overuse of plastic'' Spot on, and exactly what I was waiting for. I know a lot of garages won't touch a BMW over here, because when you get in there to fix something, something else breaks in the process. Plastic and heat is compulsory failure.

@MaggotCZ

Жыл бұрын

like 99% of post 2010 cars in europe. So 99% of cars on the road. What a great argument !

@z.kenpachi2226

Жыл бұрын

And someone is saying that only audi is plastic hahaha both are no different.😂

@meatball4409

Жыл бұрын

@@MaggotCZ BMW has been consistently ranked as one of the worst and most unreliable car brands in the world. Don't even try to compare 🤣

@805fillmore

Жыл бұрын

@@MaggotCZ yeah you euros don’t know how to make good cars.

@crusherman96

Жыл бұрын

@@z.kenpachi2226 my Tacoma is all plastic under the hood 🥲

This guy is so so full of it! I have had no less than 6 BMW's and NOT ONE has been anything but amazing with ZERO problems. A great car company that produces fantastic cars - end of story.

@Leo-vu7ob

Ай бұрын

It's like the guy is mental over the entire thing... I mean... he should go buy a toyota... One thing though.... BMW are better stored in garage when not used for long time.

@mareksinister

Ай бұрын

Same, I dont understand what his problem is, but its probably the fact that most american "mechanics" just hate eu cars... Its like they cant properly take care of their cars. Imagine being a mechanic and making fun of hood struts... freaking hood struts that cost like 20 bucks

He's absolutely correct. BMW used to be a great car, expensive but reliable. Not anymore. You may be able to afford a used BMW, but ask yourself if you can afford to maintain it.

Scotty, You've really shortened the list of cars I'm willing to buy. Much appreciated.

@laszlobauer5274

2 жыл бұрын

If you watch Scotty long enough you will end up looking for a 94 Celica with price up to 500. :))

@bobsagetpiss

2 жыл бұрын

If you listen to this guy you'll have such a narrow sight and worry about stuff that doesnt matter. Do your own research

@davewilson9772

2 жыл бұрын

@@laszlobauer5274 Three Stars for that answer!!!

@squeekyclean1644

2 жыл бұрын

I thought he loves toyotas and civics only?

@T0asTy1

2 жыл бұрын

@@squeekyclean1644 if im not mistaken, he also likes ford f150s and diesel trucks

I work on my own BMW 540i, X5/50i, and 330i. You are correct that a dealership is expensive, but I laugh at people who buy a high-end sports car and then complain about costs for maintenance and premium fuel. Live within your means; everyone is not entitled to own luxury cars. But, those same people think the government should pay for their lifestyle. 🤦‍♀️

@cali2468

4 ай бұрын

You really consider a 540 and 330i "high end" sports cars? 😂😂🤦🏾‍♂️

@louis1540

4 ай бұрын

@@cali2468 well, sort of, yes... 🤷

@cali2468

4 ай бұрын

@@louis1540 Beautiful, magnificent...yes! High end, not quite. Edit: which is a good thing because the more "high end" the more expensive, typically.

@louis1540

4 ай бұрын

@@cali2468 name two. You thinking Bugatti, RR, Ferrari...

@cali2468

4 ай бұрын

@@louis1540 Ferrari Porsche Corvette BMW M3/M5 Mercedes AMG C63/E63 etc etc Did you say X5? Since when did an SUV become a sports car? 🤔

Hmmm. 40k but diagnostics said over 70k every car has plastics and expensive parts. Every car loses value ... do people actually expect to drive cars for free? I have a 550i 2008 with over 300k all original . . maintenance isn't fix it when it breaks ... maintenance is replace when worn.

The most common issue with bmws are the oil leaks. The gaskets go bad after 100,000 miles - and sometimes all at once. If you replace one gasket do them all. There’s thee valves cover gasket, oil cooler gaskets, oil cooler in and out lines and the crankshaft seal. Make sure you change them all after 100,000 miles.

Scotty you are correct. Coworker had one, was always in the shop for repairs, and he lost a lot of money when he sold it from depreciation.

@korencek

2 жыл бұрын

My coworker had a toyota. He couldn't sell it because after 5 years it became a rusted junk. He had to pay to get it dismantled and recycled.

@Chappomusic

2 жыл бұрын

@@korencek that was in 1972? Over here in Europe we don't see a Toyota or any car rust till pieces in 5 years ..

@jimchakeres4659

2 жыл бұрын

Music player

@ozzyolof9209

2 жыл бұрын

If you can afford to maintain a second hand BMW you can afford a new one

@MrRohanThomas

2 жыл бұрын

@@ozzyolof9209 lmao

I did this exact process on a friend's BMW X5 last year. What a hassle. You've taught me so much over the years scotty. Thank you.

had an 03 X5 4.4L. It felt like an F-15. Tons of performance and power. It also required the same amount of maintanence as a jet fighter. No visit to the shop was ever less than $850

@lesterparker1594

2 жыл бұрын

And just think. They were making them much better 20 years ago. Imagine owning a newer one

@richwhite1212

2 жыл бұрын

@Peter Angles well. I did hv a flight sim on my computer so I think that counts for flight time

@MikeyG003

2 жыл бұрын

@@Mikeya85 LOL only those that can't afford say "paying for the badge". No one buys a Toyota thinking it has the most power/ tech/ handling/ performance in its class.

@toriless

2 жыл бұрын

F-15?? I think you mean F-15C, I prefer the F-22A

@venomsupe

2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2004 X5 4.4i and the most I've spent is $700. Preventative maintenance is key

Oil analysis is standard practice in a aviation……Can’t pull over and wait for a tow truck at 7000’.

3:03 "And you know what they charge at the Dealer" - The arm and leg picture at this part killed me 💀💀💀💀

I have a 2008 BMW 328i Coupe Convertible; I purchased the car with 220,000k and I have replaced the water pump, thermostat, left high beam, right angel-eye, right side blinker, upper radiator hose twice, lower hose, tank reservoir twice, tuneup, misfire in cylinder 3, brakes, rotors, oil gaskets, the under carriage, two oil changes, the air filter, all 4 tires, sensors, and the belt.

@FABM27

Ай бұрын

Its just mileage related expenses. Surely, you don’t expect a car to run like the day it came out of the factory after 200k plus miles?

@YAHAWAHSHI502

Ай бұрын

@@FABM27 of course not; I like my car, I was just sharing my BMW experience.

I only understood "Planned Obsolescence" when I worked at Dallas Dodge. The amount of money dealers make on Service, Parts, Diagnostics, Recurring Maintenance is almost unbelievable!

You are so right Scotty. That’s why I turned in my 2018 MBZ GLC300 when the lease expired. Just like BMW I did not want to get stuck with high maintenance costs. Ended up buying a Lexus NX300 which is much cheaper to maintain.

@yeolblt

2 жыл бұрын

Great choice ☺️

@jldp24

2 жыл бұрын

Lexus is not the equivalent of German luxury

@jldp24

2 жыл бұрын

@OG Pops no

@fikofikret1522

Жыл бұрын

@@jldp24 its better

@krissgrez8470

Ай бұрын

GLC is bad reliable car ?

Heavy on tech... and I personally love them. As Scotty says and we all know the tech = complicated = potential for breaking. If you are patient and technically competent you can have a super performance car for a fraction of the price. As Scotty says.. the BMW dealership wanted nearly $6K for servicing the Vanos system and installing new rod bearings. Complicated for sure... Did it ourselves for $1300... It's good to go for another 100+K miles. Depends on your wants/desires... The driving puts a smile on my face.. Good Video Scotty... All true.

I had a BMW . A 2000 323i. It would always break down on me. And it was expensive to fix. I bought it for $7,000 and got rid of it for $1,000. So glad I did.

@moaningpheromones

Ай бұрын

That sucks - luxury car that breaks down - Breaking My Wallet.

I was laughing all the way through. I still have one of these 3 series albeit a 1994 six cylinder and the only 2 redeeming things I can say about it are 1) I have become a pretty good mechanic as a result 2) it drives in a unique and satisfying way. Which reminds me of dirt bikes I rode in the 1970's . Ride it one day and work on it the other six !!!

$40,000 car and BMW can't even give customers hood struts that last 100 uses. I highly doubt BMW owners are opening their hoods too often to check fluids.

@robertcoley208

2 жыл бұрын

They defintley aren't because bmw doesn't have an oil dip stick either. You read it in the dash menu settings.

@ABC-qd1ei

2 жыл бұрын

Only BMW support struts fail right?....Not any other brand car...

@copmy

2 жыл бұрын

The hood was opening thousand of times for repair...That's why the struts were out! It's a fact!

@meatball4409

Жыл бұрын

@@ABC-qd1ei Do not even try to compare BMW to other car brands when they have been consistently ranked one of the worst and least reliable

I have owned both BMW and their little brothers, the Mini. Both were fun to drive but are very expensive to repair and aren’t great to work on. Avoid any without warranty. You can get a good one, but if you get a bad one, it’s wallet emptying time.

Everything Scotty said is TRUE! Unfortunately, my wife and I can't find a car that we enjoy driving more. 520,000 miles on 2 E46s. 375,000 miles on E90s & F25s. Unfortunately, my wife wrecked her 2011 X3, so I picked up our 1st BMW turbo. 2017 X3 28i MSport. Wish me luck! 🤣

@emanuelnuriega3281

4 ай бұрын

Luck won't cut it. Better get a second/third job.

@moaningpheromones

Ай бұрын

you've got big cojones chief

Glad I got an Acura instead. Over 100k miles and normal maintenance with only major cost was a rear strut replacement. I got it used for 9k about 4-5 years ago and it had about 75k miles and it's 2012 Acura TL. Solid built, and reliable.

@colinbny

2 жыл бұрын

Acura is amazing SH AWD the best

@BackDaFUCKUP1213

2 жыл бұрын

Right , i had my 08 TL for over 5 years runs solid never gave me problems with over 360000 miles .!

@jeffreyvai6750

2 жыл бұрын

My 07 RDX is over 200k miles, runs like a champ

@aydenhall3454

2 жыл бұрын

It's just a slow a$$ honda

@alaneichelberger3014

2 жыл бұрын

I have both a TL type-s and a 2011 335i with N54. I daily the Acura as it is super reliable and somewhat quick. However, its nowhere near as fun as the 3 series and short of spending $150k Acura doesnt make any car that compete with even a non-M BMW model. Apples to Oranges.

I have a 2008 bmw 528xi fully loaded. and I had it since 90.000 miles . it's been 13 years and all I changed was brakes , all fluids changed, and front and back suspension and a few coolant hoses . my car is at 210.000 miles and engine still quiet as a baby . ITS NOT THE CAR ITS THE USER. 💯💯💯

@nailsforbreakfast1784

2 жыл бұрын

I have the same car 08 528xi 205k did all the same repairs front and rear springs the entire front suspension alternator start ignition coils . The lifter tick is my only complaint expensive to maintain but I have had it sin 2013 with 68k. I have gotten my moneys worth . I won’t buy a BMW again .

Here in the UK there are plenty of independent BMW specialists. Plenty of used parts (mirrors, lights etc) so it's not that difficult to maintain one as long as nothing major goes wrong.

Thanks scotty. I have a mustang but besides that my wife and I buy lexus. I knew you made these videos about german cars but I was still itching for an audi. I went back and rewatched your videos and I am cured.

My sister hit a deer with her BMW 3 series and her car was shaking afterwards with a check engine light. I knew it was the coil packs but I told her to order spark plugs along with the coil packs. 3 hours later her car wasn't shaking no more and was quiet like a brand new car. The bad - a few plastic pieces did broke with me not at fault. I thought BMW was a high end high quality car manufacturer but boy was I wrong when it took me 3 hours to change spark plugs and coil packs because of the plastic parts you have to remove when it would have taken me just 45 minutes to changed out the same parts on my Acura TL. Unless you have warranty I would highly avoid BMW.

@TreyGoose

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I'm in my mid 20s and I don't have any plans of buying a BMW or Benz lol I stick with older American or Toyota, lexus but that's it

@soidus

2 жыл бұрын

@@TreyGoose Try considering a Ford or Lincoln also.

@geogeo8087

2 жыл бұрын

Rip deer. Killed by a bmw driver.

@BayViewz

2 жыл бұрын

@@TreyGoose Hondas/Acura is actually easy to work on too.

Keep up the good work Scotty, I have a BMW and it's been brilliant, glad people think they are no good second hand, keeps prices down for those of us in the know

@sillybirdy1994

2 жыл бұрын

Absolute facts hahaha

@echoromeo384

2 жыл бұрын

Yup

@dominator9833

Жыл бұрын

Preach it brother

@meatball4409

Жыл бұрын

My uncle cycled through 3 different BMWs and I still have my dad's T100 that he gifted me from when I graduated college YEARS ago

@kiloso9879

Жыл бұрын

Most of the people on here don’t know how to take care of a vehicle correctly and also don’t have the brains to get under the hood and try it themselves. The reason I got my 335i n55 was because of that reason right there! I got it for cheap under 13k and I literally fix anything that goes wrong on it myself! Just buy the parts for cheap and fix it. Luckily I do have another car which is a Lexus so I will never be stranded while working on the bimmer 😂

As a BMW owner, you made this way harder than you had to. Also that car has gnarly wastegate rattle 😂

@Spacey_E90

Жыл бұрын

the whole car was just poorly maintained, just look at that trans fluid 😂

@nasstak3440

Жыл бұрын

Yea, replacing a coil and spark plug takes 10 minutes. And a diagnostic tool tells you exactly which coil is bad. Coils are inexpensive too. Not sure why he was so dramatic.

@RossTimmons

11 ай бұрын

Pulling that cabin air filter cowling piece off only takes a couple minutes and makes this all so much easier.

@turniphead6660

10 ай бұрын

Simple coil switch lol but love Scotty

@bruceeverett5372

6 ай бұрын

I'd love to see him do an episode on replacing N54 turbos!

I have replaced the hood struts on my 2004 Ford Crown Vic now after 20 years. Have replaced with more expensive TRW struts. The old spring loaded hood lifters on older car is better. The Ford Crown Vic is very available all around, and very few plastic parts. The inntake is aluminium on this car. The EV's has less taxes here in Norway. The best prices in the world. But the insurance are high, caused by the high repair costs of these cars. Has got a lot of problems with charging in this winter. The china busses in Oslo have had alot of issues in the winter. The diesel busses has been a replacement.

Have a 2016 750i with about 64,000 miles on it. Got it checked out in advance and it was in great condition. Was initially a leaser like virtually all 7 series sedans are. Have had zero issues with it. Maybe they'll come up in the future (likely at 100,000), but I'm confident I can handle simple to intermediate repairs, especially considering buying OEM 3rd party parts and installing them yourself with your own diagnostic tool cuts the price of repairs by a ton.

@Sakosaga

Жыл бұрын

I'm thinking about getting a 2020 750i with the same idea when they drop to around 35k-45k instead of the 50k-60k they are right now. The V8 engine they use is actually reliable as long as you take care of it and can go for a long amount of miles.

@davidmoeller17

11 ай бұрын

my plan as well but make sure you have the actual $$ and time to maintain. I have a '08 XC90 volvo which I love and mostly wrench myself. Need a new alternator at 212k miles, $350 duralast will work if you can put in yourself but my specialist will charge $1125. Why? Bosch wholesale price $500 plus markup is $725 plus $400 labor, plus day in shop, plus a tow of my dead car at $150. So you are up to $1275 for an alternator. Plus is that volvo is not crazily complicated because its an old design but that model 7 is.

@richardrobin395

11 ай бұрын

owned one up to 120000 no issues breaks and tires

@madswinebbq

10 ай бұрын

I have a 2016 X5 with 176000 and this truck has been worth the money! Haven’t had any major issues. Yet!

@youtubedeletesmychannels2329

8 ай бұрын

@@Sakosaga what about a 2013 330i

Scotty is right on the money: this car is for three types of folks: the DIY, those who can afford the baggage associated with owning a BMW, or those who lease it. What gets me, however, is the extreme depreciation! Wow!!

@fakiirification

Жыл бұрын

jaguar has worse depreciation. by a factor of 2x. at least. and the new jags dont even look good enough to be worth the trouble of trying to maintain a used one. If you want to see some depreciation tho, check out newer model ford focus. Those things are designed to be thrown away.

@WayToManyAssassins

2 ай бұрын

Older bmws are actually starting to go up in value now

I own a 335i. Had it for 8 years now. I know how to take it apart all kinds of ways. By now, i've replaced all the plastic parts with aluminum upgrades (cheaper than OEM). They are not bad if you are mechanically inclined and can work on them yourself. If you depend on the dealer for labor, then you are screwed and will forever be broke.

First he attacks the delicate plastic like a maniac with the biggest screwdriver ever made (10:28), then revs it cold all the way to 7000 rpm (14:57) . I think he want's to destroy this car.

The only people who hate BMW after owning one are the people who bought one with turbos or are 3rd or 4th owners. The 328i with the naturally aspirated inline 6 is hands down the most reliable BMW I've owned (4) and second out of all my cars only to a 99' Honda crv with 350k miles on it. Less power sure but also less in repairs.

@MrWaheedulHaque

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah my turbo dying on mine 😭😭

@hampusbrydling6459

2 жыл бұрын

The true judge of quality is time. if it is junk after a few years it's not quality.

@Randomeris1

2 жыл бұрын

Just buy a straight six diesel. Change oil and forget about all and any car problems

@mtbridingog9083

2 жыл бұрын

Yep especially the 08 year .. I sold my 328i to my friend he loves it I miss that car lmao

@edcox1630

2 жыл бұрын

@@hampusbrydling6459 TRUE!!!

NEVER EVER again. I've owned two, a 5 series and a Z4. What a substantial piece of substandard engineering. Dumped as soon as the warranty expired. NEVER EVER again.

@tristenisaacs8581

2 жыл бұрын

just bought a z4 what were the problems?

@yeolblt

2 жыл бұрын

You made the right decision

@stigjr2410

2 жыл бұрын

@@tristenisaacs8581 2011 Z4 the whole trunk filled with water, the taillights filled with water, the roof only half closed two different times. The battery in the trunk was submerged. I found out later the BMW dealer in Seattle drilled a small hole to drain the water. That vehicle was in the dealership for 2mo after I purchased it. I love the new Toyota Supra, but, it's basically a BMW. I hope you have better luck. I love the looks of that car.

@ABC-qd1ei

2 жыл бұрын

They are not cars to leave sitting outside...

@MikeyG003

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah looks like you just picked bad models/ generations lol. Not all BMWs are the same

2006 BMW 520d 220,000 miles and on the original clutch with 0 issues best car IV ever driven never let me down. A lot of it is most likely down to the driver I loved my old girl best drivers cars for sure

Showed this video to roommate wanting a x3(2014) with 90000 mi. Half way thru she was talked out of it(she’s 84) and not interested in working on anything, ha! Thanks Scotty for honest advice!

I got my first bmw (98 528i) almost 16 years ago… car has 375K and runs fine…. I’ve averaged 11-12K miles a year. I did all my own work until back surgery 2 years ago… Plastic crap is indeed a regal pain…. straight 6’s are very reliable

@buzztrucker

2 жыл бұрын

Those were the real glory years of reliable low total cost of ownership BMWs. They started becoming money pits in the 2000's

Man, I'm glad you exist Scotty! Love your videos! I have 2 BMWs I work on myself and I can't argue with anything you say. The '97 M3 isn't too bad, and it's simple. But my 2012 X5M, as amazing as it is to drive, is a complete nightmare. I have a serious problem and need professional help!

I have no idea what people are talking about with their Beemers. I’ve had several 3 series and 5 series used and new Maintained them all myself mostly watching tutorials and have never had one single issue. Any car that isn’t maintained is going to fall apart people. If you don’t maintain your cars you have no business crying when they fall apart. Also STOP buying cars you can’t afford to maintain!!

I felt exactly the same way after my experience with a used BMW from 2007 that a friend of my dad’s sold to him. Just utter piece of crap and still has problems now with slight jerking and all that. Alternator had to be replaced and the damn heat valve needed replacing too. The guy who sold it to us swindled us good and was not worth the money he asked for. We will sell it in a few months and just get a pick up truck. Took me back to bad memories of an old 2004 Volvo I used to have. Shoulda watched your videos but had no idea your channel existed. My personal car now is a Toyota RAV4 from 2017. No problems so far!

@joanofarc708

Жыл бұрын

Only crazy people buy those heaps of shite

@a4r0n25

Жыл бұрын

If you're gonna buy a used BMW and you can't afford the repair costs, don't ever try to buy a new one. These german cars are way too expensive to repair if something goes wrong with them, especially the older models since parts for the older models are not as common.

@Yophillips3272

Жыл бұрын

I'm in the same boat lol, I just got an old 04 bmw 325i I only had it for 3 weeks and I fixed a few things but new problems keep happening, Don't get me wrong I love driving it but I wish the head lights worked and no random abs warning lights etc. lol

@walpoleandworcester

Жыл бұрын

@@a4r0n25 I can imagine that. I also have an update. The BMW’s rear differentials went out the other week. Completely broke and the repair would be over $5000. It broke down December and this month and didn’t even have a chance. Most likely we’re just gonna sell it to the mechanic that worked on it before who likes working on European cars or send it to the junkyard and move on. $6k for how much we paid and another $2k in repairs just for the stupid air conditioning ($536) and the alternator ($1800+). The guy wanted even more money than 6k and wanted 11k total for that piece of junk! I saw in the Carfax report it was already having problems with the transmission at around 94,000 miles and had been maintained a lot under the first owner especially. I will give it one thing. It had a pretty powerful sounding engine but yeah. Endless money pit as we quickly found out. Sadly it was a “friend” that sold it to us and we know now he likely knew the car was on its last legs and was moving across the country anyway. Couldn’t even give it to my cousin as a work car either. It wasn’t even good for that! Thankfully we did end up getting a Ford F-150 under our company and the thing rides like a dream! Really big long back for all the appliances we deliver and install. Got our commercial insurance dramatically down too. Edit: the guy we got it from explained his side of the story today and he purchased it originally knowing that the computer was bad and wanted to fix it up. It had been sitting there for over two years with no activity, explaining why there had been a maintenance gap and got it relatively cheap and was gonna fix it up some more before selling it to us. He was here with us today and saw how much that mechanic was overcharging for all these repairs, and he has a mechanic he goes to for these BMWs that charge a helluva lot cheaper than these other BMW mechanics tend to charge. Don't know how that's possible, but yeah. We'll see what happens, but I still wanna sell it personally, but other folks at our company have different ideas.

@nikitakononov690

Жыл бұрын

​@@walpoleandworcester 5k to replace a differential???? Saying that that's a scam is a huge understatement. Also 1800 to replace an alternator?? Thats insane. What engine did your bmw have? Its not that expensive even on their V8's let alone an inline 6..

2002 330 w 225k. Most reliable car I've ever owned. You HAVE to do preventative maintenance(cooling system) and vacuum leaks pop up, but this car has been bullet proof. My civic is also reliable but honestly it has had more issues

@philmedor13

Жыл бұрын

same here bro I have a 2002 330ci 5 speed manual. What you said is facts also learning how to do the repairs yourself is key for saving tons of money. mine has 280K all I've changed so far is the starter, slave cylinder and control arms

@jesseruiz5680

Жыл бұрын

capperoni

Bought one ( 320d ) 6 years ago / 11 months old at 13000 miles. Now done 34000 and oil changed every year. Returns up to 60mpg and never ever thrashed. Just replaced all the rotors / pads with Brembo. Drives a dream and is fitted with the B47 engine which replaced the N47 engine and 8 speed auto. Never regretted buying the car. Has never ever given me any problem and garaged all the time. Look after the car and it will look after you. Thrash it about the place and you will wear it out and give yourself problems.

@antejukic9110

2 жыл бұрын

Got myself a 318d n47 e90, replaced timing chain for 1000 bucks and running problem free ever since. Drives like new, 30mpg city driving, 50 to 60mpg highway. 1000 bucks for a timing chain replacement is nothing compared to the fun and comfort e90 series provides.

@georgesunnyt

Жыл бұрын

F30 n47 is much more reliable than some of the other bmws

@callumboothroyd3766

Жыл бұрын

@@georgesunnyt you're wrong, the N47 is crap especially the premature timing chain issues... The M47 is legendary and is way better

Scott is Soooo right !!.. I purchased a 2000 BMW 323i.. a few months later, the transmission sometimes would not go into reverse.. had to open the driver door and use my foot to push back..also everything plastic was either cracked,split or broken.. doing 60 mph the car to slow down while accelerator was almost to the floor, seems like the plastic throttle body linkage (also plastic) broke . Got rid of the P.O.S.. Scotty speaks the truth.

@WayToManyAssassins

2 ай бұрын

You bought a 23 year old car, what do you expect?

@robca6013

2 ай бұрын

@@WayToManyAssassins When I was growing up.... My parents only bought old cars because that is what they could afford and except for the Cadillac they just kept running and running and running. Around my home town there was always old clunkers driving down the streets. Most of those cars are now worth at least 6 to 8 times what the new car purchase price was. The high school kids in my 1970s home town generally drove early 1950s type Chevys and Fords because they could pick them up for around $ 50 to $ 100 bucks.... Now those cars and trucks were easy to work on and parts were cheap. Most people could work on their own cars and trucks.... Even I could work on my own trucks and I am extremely uncoordinated because I have Parkinson's disease. I can't even get my hands into the tight spots under more car hoods now. So I have to pay to have a mechanic to repair and maintain my PIECE of JUNK money pit BMW. It's too bad that I hadn't watched this video first before i wasted my money on a BMW!!!

I have an E87 130i. Manual, straight 6, non turbo. Recently replaced a bunch of stuff and it wasn't that bad. Yes there's a lot of plastic coolant fittings and I did break one. Cost $50 for a new one. I've found it easy to work on as long as you take the trim off around the windscreen. It's really not that hard. Parts aren't any more expensive than any other car, at least not here in Australia. Overall I wouldn't hesitate to get another non turbo one.

I had the 2009 version of this car with a manual transmission . Super fun car … had the old school CPO warranty . BMW replaced both turbos and AC compressor ( huge labor ) under warranty . Sold that baby at 100k when the warranty expired

yes, I had a beemer I was so tired of plastic parts breaking I sold it for a loss. who puts that much plastic in a cooling system? a country where summer temps rarely exceed 85 degrees.

@jizzyjake6783

2 жыл бұрын

Ford

@maverick3576

2 жыл бұрын

VW

@atuck6082

2 жыл бұрын

You would be surprised. There are so many plastic parts places in cars today.

@dcola123

2 жыл бұрын

Toyota

@edcox1630

2 жыл бұрын

@@dcola123 ..yep! My 98 4runner actually had an OEM radiator with plastic ends just like the Bangel butt 7 series BMW's, I was shocked and saddened! I had no idea Toyota did this until i went to change it out back in 2020. It didn't need replacing until over 250k miles so i guess it lasted long enough...but still a dumb idea!

I agree to an extent. Those coups or the M series are a nightmare and get pricey. I own a 5 series and if you're mechanically inclined is no different than working on any other car. Is actual easier than some Japanese or American cars in my opinion

Toyota has learned some bad ideas from operating in the US. I had a 2012 Tacoma, the only non wear item I had to replace in 200,000 miles was the power steering pressure hose...$50. 2018 Tacoma...the pressure hose, cooler, return line is all 1 piece. And it's $600

BMW 528i - Had to learn my lesson the hard way unfortunately, will be so glad when it is gone, can't get rid of it fast enough.

My neighbor's BMW SUV, almost new, just left a huge, hm, lake, of coolant. It was not sub zero, it just leaked all over the place for no apparent reason.

Best BMW ever made was the '70s 2002! Huge trunk, plenty of room and great quality builds.

I was thinking about buying a BMW 750. This guy changed my mind in a hurry.. Plus I love his sense of humor.

I’ve driven only BMW’s since the mid 1990’s…those older models were very reliable and didn’t have a single major expense on any of them, the ones I owned in the 2000’s were all under warranty but still never encountered a major expense or warranty claim…my last 2 I purchased used starting in 2008 and you are completely correct about the plastic parts…my current car I love, love the way it drives and the power, plus it’s a beauty, but there have been some annoying repairs, mainly 2 coolant leaks, one that cost $3k to fix because the plastic lines were located under the two turbos which had to be removed to fix a $100 part…then a few months later a $1k bill to replace a leaking coolant hose, because it was so hard to get to this was mostly labor…good thing it’s paid for and so much fun to drive or I would be looking to trade it in…however once this one dies I will probably be looking at a Toyota or Lexus suv…If you buy one used make sure it’s preowned certified or that it’s paid for…I will miss the way she drives though…

N54 are really amazing engines if you take care of them though… every time I drove it, it draw a smile on my face. It does have some problems like turbos, injectors, timing chain, etc… but the feeling you get when driving this car… priceless!

@gillesanglehart5300

Жыл бұрын

Having a 135i i agree.

@GamingHistory.

Жыл бұрын

N52 is better, more reliable and smoother

@edwardfletcher7790

2 ай бұрын

So it's a great engine, the only problem is every single accessory and sensor attached to it is made of yoghurt tub plastic and prone to breaking.... Got it 👍LMAO

Great video Scotty! I got the P0306 code this week. Not the first time I've swapped coils to diagnose. Great advice as always. This car will break me eventually.

Bought a 2016 M5 with 40k miles less than one year ago. Already had to replace all 4 tires (which is a treat, given it doenst have a spare, so you get to tow your costly M5 when it has a flat). Then my shiny M5 didnt like to be towed and it messed up my transmission. I wont even tell you what that cost (hint - they dont fix them, they just replace them). Then my plugs and coils went out - another $1400. Those Honda Accords are looking very nice these days...

4 years ago I used tune in to Scottys channel, ended up selling my 3 series for Honda. And recently after having no issues (large scale generalisation) with my Honda, swapped for a 5 series and all of a sudden his channel is back in my radar 😅 again.

You truly deserve every dollar you charge and more. Best vehicle I ever had was a 77 MB 240D with 4 cylinder diesel. 0-60 same day and ran forever.

@helder6175

2 жыл бұрын

My dad owns an '81 of that same model. Those cars were built when Mercedes meant prestige, reliability, and longevity unlike the common plastic car brand it's become today such as BMW and Volvo. Now not only are these "premium" cars even more expensive to buy but even more so to maintain along with the inconvenience of going in for frequent repairs. Just not worth it any more with them. Only those "keeping up with Joneses" types buy/lease them or the unaware car buyer who's been lusting after one for sometime.

@LeverPhile

2 жыл бұрын

My Dad used to have one ... 0-60 same day, lol

Four years ago, I bought a 2009 E70 and i couldnt agree with you more. I paid $10k for the car, and at this point i've got a total of about 25 in it. As soon as I get one thing fixed, another breaks

BMW, Porsche, Audi, others with more money than me can buy them, but I still get to look at them going by. Oh sure I get the bug every now and then but common sense takes over (the special spark plug socket was a deal breaker for me). I’ve decided if I want performance the best route to go is a motorcycle. It’s hard for any car to beat the acceleration and handling of a sport bike. Thanks for speaking truth Scotty.

I’ve had so many electrical problems with all the bmw’s i’ve owned, they are pure junk, yes they make power, yes they are fuel efficient, is it worth the hassle, hell no, give me toyota reliability

@edcox1630

2 жыл бұрын

dude, and don't you find it slightly depressing and ironic the supposedly new 'Supra' has a BMW engine in it instead of the other way around. I mean, it seems like if there exists a wrong and backward way to do things car companies always figure it out and make it happen!

@devonrose543

2 жыл бұрын

The only upside of Toyota is you are less likely to have to work on it, parts will be just as expensive if you do,. And you sacrifice so much for that ease.

@edcox1630

2 жыл бұрын

@@devonrose543 yeah, there is definitely a 'boredom' thing going on with Toyota.

@TalkTime4

2 жыл бұрын

@@devonrose543 oh i’ll work on it haha I own a couple of lexus’s and evo’s i bought a 325i e90 a couple of months ago, drove it for a month and it wouldn’t start at -35degree a couple weeks ago, boosted it and the push start stopped working, couldnt push start it because bmw are dumb, press the push start once to put in accessories mode then again to crank start, but the push start stopped working so i couldn’t get it in accessory mode…. The cas (ews immobilizer) fried, lucky for me the guy took it back, went out and bought an is250 instead, That bmw was my 5th or 6th bmw between me and the wife, and never again, do they get great fuel mileage? Yes, they make good power, they are pretty boaty compared to the lexus equivalent, but never again will I buy a “bus metro walk” because they’ve kept me stranded on multiple occasions, alternator issues, battery draining, starters that let go for no reasons, leaking oil everywhere, no no no never again

@meatball4409

Жыл бұрын

@@devonrose543 "parts will be just as expensive" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 As someone who has owned both a toyota and a BMW that couldn't be further from the truth. Not only do toyota parts cost far less, but the maintenance costs are far less as well. $2-3K for turbos on M4 = about 7 years of routine maintenance on my T100... stop the nonsense🤣

This is how I stay in business 😂

@enermaxstephens1051

2 жыл бұрын

Bad coil packs?

@strafer8764

2 жыл бұрын

Funny how much people will pay to have that emblem on their car.

@enermaxstephens1051

2 жыл бұрын

@@strafer8764 They're awesome cars until about year #4, as scotty says. After that you're supposed to sell it. But during the first few years, they're a whole lot nicer than other cars.

@DrDanial

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@mycdeesmusic

2 жыл бұрын

The secrets out 🤣🤣🤣🤣

We dont know but scotty knows....he doesn't beat around the bush....straight shooter diagnosing replacement location critical to move on when so many still left behind....sad for such front runners.....Personaly ill listen to This mans advice...

The people who whine the most about luxury cars are the ones who can't actually afford them.

Yes. Removing layers to get access to the particular part which then disintegrates into pieces which fall into the exposed orifices.... In short, take out your silver bullet shooter and silver crucifix and banish these value vortex distorters from your presence. Oh, yeah, then after the part replacement which caused you to have to move other parts which shattered when trying to angle back into place, the codes have to be cleared... Not shade tree mechanic friendly. Wave your silver crucifix and repel these.

@arresthillary9502

Ай бұрын

I am an expert at canabalizing new BMW entries at the local junkyards. i have a boneyard of engine parts for backup WHEN it fails-lol clamps,clips,hoses,sensors, etc. the whole enchilada 😁

Scotty is not wrong but I love German cars so I put up with it! My 01 e46 has been my most headache but I absolutely love how it drives (Still running strong today over 150,000 miles) I had the opportunity to buy another one with less miles but opted not to just because of knowing the headache my first one put me through initially

My brother-in-law did not listen to me when he decided to get his 2010ish BMW 745 (I even told him about Scotty's videos). After sinking a few grand into that piece of junk, he now has joined the "BMWs are trash" club. I later saw the same car up for sale with a blown turbo.

@MrWaheedulHaque

2 жыл бұрын

My turbo also dying 😭😭

@yeolblt

2 жыл бұрын

I don't blame him. BMWs can be very tempting 😂

@devonrose543

2 жыл бұрын

Woo a blown turbo so scary , put a new one in, or buy a tin can that you don't have work on.

@watchkevingo

2 жыл бұрын

745i would be a 2002-2004. Those were very bad cars.

@davidkhamush2801

Жыл бұрын

The 7 series is only for the rich lol. Can’t expect a pure luxury car to drive like dream flawlessly

I bought a 2011 BMW X5 with 26,000 miles back in 2014.....radiator resevoir leaked. oil leak out of head gasket cover, heater coil went bad, water leak through sun roof... I got everything fixed and got rid of it......Never again.

Follow mechanic here, you could also do the same thing with the injectors. Your scan tool should be able to change the injector calibration numbers written in the engine computer, so all you would need is the seals and the compensation rings to swap injectors around for diagnosis. The injector calibration numbers are written on the injector itself, written in numbers only, in the 2x3 configuration. Also, take the cowl off next time. The cabin air filter is held on with 6x 8mm plastic threaded screws, and then the cowl itself is held on with 2x 8mm machine screws on each side. Pull towards you first, then lift to remove. You will have access to rear of engine then.