i wonder how many times he said plastic in that section😭

Some cars are like strippers, they only perform as long as you throw money at them.

"There's nothing more expensive than a cheap BMW" -unknown

Owning a BMW has been my childhood dream but I'd spend my money on travelling rather than fixing everything that'd go wrong 10 years down the road. Happy with my Toyota

This is a great video. I was driving BMW for 30 years. The problem was the BMW dealer service. They charge you four times the average service center but do not check the radiator water level! The problem is not the car but the shabby dealers.

People need to realize that you are not required to bring your car to a dealership. There are plenty of independent mechanics who specialize in fixing foreign cars who can save you thousands. Marble floors at the dealership doesn't impress me.

My wife and I bought a brand new 325i back in 2006. I have to admit it was the ultimate driving machine until 2 years later it became the ultimate repair machine. Got rid of it and got the Lexus and still happy with it. It may not be ultimate driving machine, but it’s the ultimate quality machine.

‘Specialist’ mechanics are the heroes we don’t appreciate. Rescuing us from the stealerships

$250 to lookup the problem is ridiculous. Dealers are getting real scummy.

Legend says that he's still walking backwards to this day.

Great points, we loved our 3 series, but as you note maintenance costs over the long haul are a killer. Same issue with Audi and Mercedes. The German brands are great vehicles when new, but when the pre-paid initial maintenance plans go away, you really pay. So, unless your rich: you lease, enjoy then dump... Lexus is the only long term play in the luxury badges in my opinion.

Thanks for the video!

$ 250 for an oil change, you are killing me! I do my own for $19

I also work for an Auto company. Any used BMW we get coming through for inspections are total crap. Worn suspension, oil leaks and inoperative electronics. Most of the new vehicle purchasers in my area only buy them for the status and can't afford to maintain them.

Love your videos man. Keep up the great work

“Drove a BMW for a while in my early days. It was great it helped me never to forget my wallet at home, because I knew that’s what it stands for... Bring My Wallet.” -Jay Leno

10 minutes later, the staff arrived and he was chased off with a base ball bat.

Very good information,thanks.

excellent video!!! thank you

The 6th reason they are so cheap: They're unreliable! My used 7-Series with 60k miles on it cost more to maintain than my S65 AMG with over twice the miles!!! And that's saying something... Owning a used BMW was like owning a boat - I couldn't wait to buy it. And I couldn't wait to get rid of it. Never again, BMW.

To all the people arguing about what rich people drive. They drive what makes them happy not the price tag. It’s not always about how much you spend

I helped a friend take her BMW to a dealer service centre for some leakage. Got quoted $300AUD ($200USD) for a "visual inspection", not even connect the BMW to a computer for checks. The lady explicitly emphasized a "visual inspection". At that moment I abandoned my dream of owning a M3. My current car is a Stinger and is very happy with it, other than the petrol cost.

Great advice. I bought my 525i from 2004 in 2009 with 60k km. For 16k Eur. Now still driving it with 210k km. It's still worth 5500 Eur :) Leaving brakes, fluids and filters aside, I have only paid 2000 Eur in repairs on my car in 13.5 years of driving. Some stuff I do myself and I use BMW software, but I don't have a garage, so my tools are limited. My BMW 525i with M54 is the cheapest ride I ever owned!

two happiest days in a BMW owner's life: the day you buy it and the day you depart it.

Fancy jumpsuits and that cost money that is hilarious

Getting “greased” , “bent over” , adding these to my vocabulary now

Warranty or not... this shit is UNACCEPTABLE!! I understand BMW's safety mechanisms but to have the car completely shut down while you are driving is INSANE... you can have a accident or whatever and these are high end vehicles.... I've had 3 fuckin 7 series the first one which was pretty much a piece of shit was the best out of the 3.... I had a 2007 750Li.... the alternator caught on fire and smoke was coming thru my vent... fast forward... I copped a 2011 750li BEAUTIFUL EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR.... all kinds of leak problems, injector malfunctions.. that twin turbo engine was HORRIBLE... the mechanic didn't even want to work on it .... I had my own BMW mechanic so I felt comfy purchasing this car in his words he said "GET RID OF IT UNLESS YOU WANT TO GO BANKRUPT " lol.... smh I still didn't listen me and my wife found a 2012 740Li at a chevy dealer i copped that one and on the way home.. it had a transmission malfunction and shut down.. I had to get the tow to come tow it back in the rain to the dealership which was about 15 miles away... and the dealer said just come get your down payment money back... I said aren't you going to fix it for the next customer? he said "NO WE AIN'T PUTTIN NO MORE MONEY INTO THIS CAR ITS GOING BACK TO THE AUCTION!" SMH lol I wanted one so bad but I ended up getting an Audi A8 from Carvana and it hasn't given me anywhere near the issues i've had with those 7 series...

Reason: Probably that the warranty is out and that the repairs are costly.

Bought a 2014 BMW 535d last year. Paid $19,000. This car was originally $74,000. We have a mechanic who saves us about 40% from dealer, not including him not charging for stuff like the "diagnostic". We absolutely love the car! Oh, yeah its a diesel. Good sized car, surprisingly quiet and quick and gets about 30 mpg in mixed driving.

I like to imagine each time the video "cuts" it's because he tripped over 🤣

I own four!! Three are in the shop atm. One is ok - but I’ve got it down to a science - by the time one of the four get out of the shop, the current one I’m driving will blow up. 1998 328i , 2001 330ci, 2004 325i, 2016 328i x drive. Even the newest one takes it turn. Thousands and thousands and THOUSANDS of dollars a year in upkeep. But you know what? When you get bit by the bmw bug there’s no going back to a different car. I swear they pipe some drug through the cabin filter to get you hooked. When they work? There’s nothing like. Bmw on the open road. Just find an independent shop that you trust. I’ve gone to precision European in Salt Lake City for the last 20 years. Never ever take the car to be repaired at the dealership UNLESS you’re still under warranty. I’m convinced they’re programmed to blow up at 50001 miles lol. I still love these cars. They’re amazing. Just figure out how to fix them yourselves on the stupid stuff, and go to an independent shop for the big stuff.

Yes, BMWs are expensive to maintain. I know. I had one many years ago. If you want a Beemer, then lease one for a year and get it out of your system.

Had a 7-series. Having it break all the time took the fun right out of it. Never again.

Just found you. Great information.

I don't drive all that often so I still drive a 2004 325i. It's a nifty little thing for getting around (when it's not in the garage) but it was pretty obvious even when it was new that they really skimped on comfort and reliability.

I service my M4 Myself, no need for a trip to the stealership

I bought my 2013 335i e92 at 58% off in 2016! It was in excellent condition and only had 34k miles on the odometer! I got a lot of issues resolved while it was under warranty. I have a great local mechanic that does great work and doesn’t charge me an arm and a leg! I recently paid it off and am hoping for many years of driving enjoyment! 🙂

Used BMW is like buying a boat with a hole. lol Lots of motor issues. 80k car turn to 10 k car in a few years lol.

My second BMW is a used 530dx GT and I really love it. Here in Europe, many good BMW services are not BMW licensed but are much cheaper. For example on my previous car, BMW would charge 400e for new battery while other service (not BMW licensed) charged me only 260 (same AGM battery). The same for brakes, fuel etc.

As someone who works for a Auto company, finally, someone who spoke the truth behind used cars vs new cars. Used cars are way cheaper if you have cash or are willing to buy a 5 year car with cash. New cars especially BMWs have so much fluff in them but the lease/finance rates make up for it. The maintenance in all these exotic cars is insane but if you have the money to buy a BMW then you better have the money to maintain it, else you are just one of those show offs.

3.5 years owned f31 330d,50,000 miles oil and tyres ..still makes me smile daily

Interesting video with some good points. In 2017 I bought a used 2014 F34 325d GT (not sure if they sell that in N.A.), which is a 4 cylinder turbodiesel. It had a bit more mileage than I wanted (around 116K kilometres) and maintenance was also not up to my standard, but the price was compelling enough. Years later the car now has 228K kilometres on it and has been about as reliable as a Toyota Camry- just fluid changes, brake pads/discs etc. It's had two factory recalls for design defects, but that's not at my cost

i always enjoys your videos.keep up the good work.

I bought a 4 yr old bmw 328i at a dirt cheap price and I LOOOOOVE IT! Some sensor issues but I ignore them never take it to a dealership not even to a garage. The car drives so fine after 3 yrs very powerful. No regret whatsoever

I'll save everyone 10min, they're cheap because they don't age well.

Great video, agree on most of your points

Thanks for your honesty and formost your integrity ,you saving aloy of people money ,

Even if I can fix the car I would rather spend my day off enjoying my holiday than figuring out what broke again

This is so true. I currently have an oil leak and just now overheating issues

Excelente explicación! Saludos!

love your videos

I knew it. The high price of new BMWs: “Free coffee”.

I bought all 3 of my BMW's used from the original owner. Knowing how the original owner maintained and drove the car is the key. And yes all 3 are old enough to be normally aspirated so the complexity is much lower.

It was the marble floors for me 😂

I was hesitant but got me a 3 series for like 4k. The dealer knew a guy to repair it cheap too. Turned out to be a pretty good buy as the thing is the fastest car I ever had. The only bad thing is my key fob doesn’t work so going through some back channels on that too

Marble floors is why we pay more at the start. that's honestly hilarious and super accurate at the same time.

5 minutes after this video he was escorted outta the parking lot.

amazing video thanks

What a PHENOMENAL video!

BMW technicians wearing a jumpsuit while Lambo and Ferrari technicians wearing an Astronaut suits

The stealerships really scares so many BWW, Mercedes, Porsche and Audi fans away

I wasn't scared to buy a 2016, 17, 7 series BMW until I watched this video. 😞. Its really the plastic engine parts for me.. Thank you for the info.

We love our 02 330ci vert. It's old enough where I can do most of the maintainance and parts can be had for cheap. Upgraded the cooling componants, some suspention work. Bought the car off of the second owner for 8k CDN. Fortunately, the original owner kept all of the service records and that was the clincher for the sale. Great car to drive, looks awsome. We could never do new. Happy driving.

Me behind the wheel of a BMW puts a smile on my face any day of the week, saving a few grands a year on a boring car does not. End of story.

Ok now I will never buy a BMW new or used. Thanks brother!

That patch is crazy😂

One of the best videos I have ever seen about a BMW .

Every time you drive a used BMW you're constantly looking to see if a check engine light comes on because you know it's coming any minute

So long as people continue to buy these cars at inflated prices, car manufacturers will continue to make them.

I just bought a used 2013 535i M Sport for good money coming from owning 2 WRX's and I can safely say this BMW has me feeling some sort of way each time I get in it. I didn't get it for speed even though it's got plenty of power for my taste but it's absolutely luxurious and ahead of its time, the sound system and entertainment system is great, it looks slick and the F10 model looks like it could pass for a 2016+. If you have the money to take care of them, they're something special.

Gracias por los consejos bendiciones saludos desde Georgia gracias.

So basically the most reliable BMW's sit in the garage.

I like the vibe, the info, the man. Good job

I've never owned a beamer and have always steered clear of euros in general. My last one was a '09 Passat 2.0T where the engine burned up at 132k miles, rip! Sweet ride though and fun. Saw a 2007 760li with 97k miles and the V12 for $5k and just had to. It's a fixer upper but it's a weekend car and I will fix it over time. It runs and drives great with no major issues. Just a bunch of minor crap. Great purchase

Sales guy - "Hello sir, is there a particular car you would like to see"? Me - "No thanks, I'm here for the free coffee".

thanks for your video and all this informtions from algeria

“They got free coffee “....😂🤣

My wife and I have driven BMWs for over a decade. Here is my formula for purchasing one: Buy a 3 year old CPO 3 series sedan or X3 that just came off lease. Or a courtesy/executive demo that is younger. Don't spend more than 35k, don't buy one with more than 20k miles. Wait for the 1% financing. Put zero down. Consider selling after 5 years of ownership. Do all scheduled maintenance. We have had no mechanical issues, ever- Maybe that's just luck. I can usually find a vehicle that fits this criteria within a month of searching in the Boston area, where everything is expensive. We all agree, they are not Hondas.

I bought an M3 only because I can do the general maintenance myself and that saves thousands. If I got a major issue then so be it, it was a fun car and worth the risk.

Very well said

8,567 words in just six minutes. A new world record. Nice job!

Pay cash for your car and buy a few years old, you’re welcome in advance.

I own a 2016 428i gran coupe with the m sport package. I haven’t had any issues at all. Bought it with 60,000 miles and currently have 146,000. If you take one to a dealer they will over charge which most dealerships do. They have other repair facilities that fix them for a reasonable cost. Maintenance cost is not expensive on mine either. But it’s all about what a person can afford and want to drive..especially if they love the vehicle.

I'm suspecting that you went there at the crack of dawn to make this great video 😄 I can't imagine the dealership would appreciate seeing you telling the truth about their bad practices. Also, was there any kind of auto mall security you had to deal with? Keep it up! Always love to hear an unbiased, educated opinion!

A co-worker bought a 3 year old 850i for about a third of list. He loved the car but it was constantly in the shop and the cost was killing him. He got rid of it and bought a WRX and he was much happier.

After two years my TERRIFIC X3 depreciated by really close to 50%. OUCH!!!

Being a BMW technician for many years, I can witness that BMW s maintenance becomes exponentially more expensive the older they get....and unreliable. Not a viable feature for many secondhand buyers.

They are also likely to burn down in your garage several hours after shut off, see the class action suit against them.

Probable high repairs/parts cost is less of a concern comparing to the prestige and joy of owning a BMW.

Thank you for the truth sir! I’ve heard the same from several other dependable sources. I’m adding your channel to that list ✌🏿

I have two BMW, 2016 528i and 2009 328i. So far I have replaced so much in both that I practically builded a new car. Not by choice but have family members that don’t know about cars. 2016 with 50k mileage had valve cover gasket replaced (they all leak oil), motor mounts replaced, rear diff bushings. Never had to change so much with 50k miles

Cool information dude….

I have sold alot of "high end" cars and BMW was one that had a ton of problems. We had a customer that his wife wanted a X-5. So we went to the Auction and got him a low mileage late model X-5. We talked to him about 2 months later and he told us it was a good thing he owned his own shop and had his own mechanics because he said I've already had to replace the alternator and starter on this piece of crap. It didn't take him long to get rid of it and go back to a Lexus. Best car made period for the money. I've owned 4 Lexus's myself.

This Guy is A WEALTH of knowledge. Thank You for the understanding..

Hi Man! great videos, I am on the market and a 2015 528i caught my attention for a very REASONABLE price, what should I look for?? it has 100K miles on it

Owned an f30 for ten years, most of the talk about service costs is only true if you go to a bmw dealership. If you do go there, I think you should check your life choices. Find a shop that you trust and have them work on your car. Mine has been very reliable and I have only done about 2k dollars of repairs since the warranty went out. Other than that it was just oil changes, brakes and tires. Nothing hectic.

That free coffee sold me 😂

Why are BMWs cheap? Because they LEAK! I work for a large auto auction company and I have inspected countless numbers of BMWs and the majority of them leak. They're great when they're new but as they age, the gaskets and seals go bad on them. My 3rd Gen Toyota RAV4 3.5L V6 is BONE DRY underneath and it has 191,000 miles on it. Still runs strong and trans shifts beautifully - wouldn't trade my Toyota for any BMW. BMW - Bring More Wipes / Bring More Wrenches / Bavarian Manure Wagon / Big Money Waste

Completely true, I experienced all this issues with my beautiful 320i

The dislikes are from people who wish they saw this video earlier 😂