I have the f30 330d, and have spent a bit of time in the g20 also. Neither one comes close to capturing the magic of the e46.

Where did you buy windshield ?

I want one. Finding for sensible money is getting trickier.

In Germany 🇩🇪 they do 400,000miles or even 800,000 miles bulletproof cars of that era not like nowadays where they make them to break them

I have it for 2 years now and I don’t recommend it. It’s not a city bike not adventure extremely heavy and headache maker , I hate it

I have the same bike, same colour with 19000 miles and it goes very well.

I have a 2012 and love it. It is my third bike and I ride about 1000Km per weekend. The engine is kind of split in its personality - below 5K rpm and above 5.2K rpms. The lower end is a great every day ride. The higher end has an aggressive growl. That middle rpm space is a bit vibe, so you have to choose whether you want to cruise or fly. Great fun. I also put Awake Adventure tires on there, so can enjoy gravel paths as well as highway. Thanks for the video. Ride safely and enjoy!

There's drain holes in the swingarm btw they get blocked easy

Ive got a 2013 versys650 runs perfect has 60k km on the clock

Can you by any chance link me that radio if you still know where you bought it?

How is the steering feel on these cars. I’m afraid of getting one because I love the feeling of the hydraulic steering racks like in my e90. I’ve tried F series bmw’s and the steering is so numb and just not engaging for me.

I would Expect a well Looked after Versys to get to 50,000 Miles No Problem then Put another 50,000 Miles on the Clock The Swingarm thread Could have been Repaired with an Insert What you don't Mention with PCP is You are Locked into Dealer Services & Annual Low Milage agreement So you Might not be able to use it as an Every Day Bike Saw a Utube Video the Other Day About a KTM Bike the Cams were F*#$ed at 16,000

Great video. i think it all depends on how much you are riding. I do about 15K miles a year riding to and from work. You can't even get a bike on the PHC over 8K a year. For me I like to buy old bikes, that have been looked after, around 25K miles on the clock maybe more. I'd be looking for service history valve clearance done, bearings etc. all the other bits like tyres, chain, sprockets, brake pads etc are in my view consumables that need changing all the time anyway. I try doing these jobs myself as much as I can to keep costs down. I have two bikes for this reason. In case I need a little longer to do the maintenance over a couple of days I can still ride the other bike. I have a Honda CB500 X (2017) 80K miles on it (never had any issues besides a failing water pump at 55K and I decided to upgrade the shock and replace the oil in the forks - that was a game changer in terms of handling) and I have a Kawasaki Z1000SX (2012) 23K miles on it (my good weather bike :-)). In conclusion: I think it's worth looking at high milage bikes if they have been looked after. If you ride a lot then doing your own maintenance is a must. If you do short trips yes, I agree, a good deal on a new bike is another avenue to consider

The fact that you worked on the internals and filled oil while the charger and your hands were full of dirt honestly makes you a backyard mechanic. Clean the damn thing properly before you open it up and and clean your hards from the dirt and grime.

Within a very short week I'll be the owner of an F800R from 2018. After an hiatus of 41 year not riding, when corona appeared, I first bought a Honda CBF600SA, nothing to complain about, but with a fairing and instruments embedded within the fairing, I got the feeling, I'm riding a car on 2 wheels, so, the Honda was sold, and few months later I ran into an old love from the 70ties, a nice looking Suzuki GS750 (the 3r bike I had in those days, owned it for 4 years). I could do a lot myself on that Suzuki, rode it for 2 years, (and a LOT of attention from bystanders), but as you know, those old bikes are HEAVY (492lbs dry weight), so I started looking for a lighter machine, and bumped into this F800R which has a dry weight of 390lbs, now, THAT's some difference compared to the Suzuki, I could not find a similar bike with that much hp and the low weight, I could put it on its center-stand with 2 fingers..Only thing, the bike is all black, so that'll have to be altered, the white and blue bmw colors will be spray painted on...

Very interesting review. I love the logical thoughts behind

I think he missed the point of owning a high mileage bike or older bike for that matter. You did not have to put new rotors on it and the swing are problem with the stripped bolt is rare and it did not need to be replaced, you could have put and insert (Helicoil) in it and made it better than new for 10 dollars. The bike is a first gen and it's going to have vibs. Chains and sprockets are a wear item so you will have that no matter what sooner or later.

I like both

Good design is about the integration of ALL the parts. So that the Whole Thing is greater than the sum of its parts. McCallum is a superb designer and has captured this principle brilliantly. ❤️❤️

Both are great cars, but personally, I prefered the E60 (at least when driving each of them back when they were new). The F10 was very comfortable and nice to drive, but it lacked a bit of that "solid and weighty feeling" that the E60 have. The E60 reminded me more about the E34 I once owned, only better and more modern. While the F10 felt "less uniqe" compared to other new cars in its class, if that makes sense.

I drove a couple of these back when they were brand new (I worked for Hertz at that time), and remember liking them a lot 🙂 But I'm glad to see how well it's holding up, now that I can actually afford to buy one 🙈

I bought a 2009 Versys in 2017. I alternate between it and a KTM 990 SMT. Obviously I ride the KTM a lot more, but the Versys mainly strikes me as incredibly robust and reliable. Leaking fork seals can really happen on any bike, and brake disks need to replaced when they're worn down. It's just something that has to be done. The stripped threads on the swingarm could very easily have been bored out and replaced, or you could have just used a helicoil. The engine sounds like the valves and cams need checking, as well as cylinder vacuum and throttle body synching. Might be worth checking the plugs as well while you're at it.

I’ve got a 2012 versys 650. Not really high mileage yet but it will eventually. Love it, very reliable and I would not say it’s dull compared with the competition in 650 bikes.

That way you spend a lot on fuel you should go by tools road still more cheep

I hate half leather or cloth seats in a bmw. They should be full leather in my opinion.

these guys finish their day with minecraft

Great vid thanks, I am in turmoil at the moment. I have 2.5k burning a hole in my pocket. I’m thinking used versys as everyone raves about reliability in older Bikes, and I do like the riding position. Problem at the moment I’m facing is peoples warped opinion on used motorcycle prices. The price hike bubble has burst and it’s reality time in my opinion. Fed up of arguing with folks who Think there 20,000 mile 07 versys is worth 3 grand plus. There all £1500 bikes 2k for a minter but that’s it. The bubbles burst time to return to earth.

I have had mine for 12 years now. Zero issues . Its a bullitproof bike ✌️

If the x and y reg cars use the same engine you can request a certificate of conformity from Mercedes and forward to TFL for exemption from ULEZ

Having purchased a 23i as my first car (at 25 y/o, so plenty of time to save up that €19k) I've found it to feel more like a GT car then a sports car. Having driven it around europe for a month, going from hotel to hotel it's been amazing on any of the highways and tourist locations. It's just the right age as well to have gotten things like hill assist and parking sensors as well, so it's just fine for daily driving as well. Granted I've got nothing to compare it to other then the cars I've test-driven, it manages to give me confidence and communicates well.

Have you still got the car?

Not everybody is fond of superchargers..... I was talking to a gentleman about my 2007. Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet 4.... He told me that I would have an easier time selling that than the 4S turbo..... First off the turbos are way more expensive and You just don't need that kinda power with such a Light weight car

That color is literally breathtaking and delicious. How's that for a way to describe a color?

You are completely wrong about many things 😉 my 2011 Versys now has almost 138,000 km on it and still runs fantastic. Fork seals... replaced at 118,000 km. Clutch still the first, no oil consumption. My goal is to complete 200,000 km and I see no reason why that shouldn't work. The Versys is very reliable and robust. Even with well over 100,000 km on it. 😉😉

231 bhp / 221 lb.ft 0-60, 7 seconds

I have a 35i with the twin turbo N54 and absolutely Love it!

Hello mate, Can we get an update video on the E46? I looking to buy one, and needs a video, what to look after when buying one.. And i also miss these episodes.. Regards :)

How is this simple fix? You tok the front kompletly off

What was the price point on the versys

You dodged a bullet getting an m47 and not the dreaded n47. Would never have made it to those miles on an n47. Must be one of the very last with the m47.

Remove your clutch cable and lube both ends. (Occasionally replace it). Burn Premium Fuel Only, and you will have a little beter performance & less exhaust stains. You should be able to find a good used "Low Mileage" Versys 650 for a fair price.

How does a high mileage change the character of a bike??

Nice review. Would be great to include pillion’s point of view in future reviews

Gorgeous.

Comparing an SE to an M Sport lol

Looks like a 70s Camaro

I have 300,000 miles on a 2008 550i gas (petrol) engine, no check engine light

Who said this car is not fast? Did you even test the beast under the bonet? 😂 you’d be shocked

Keep her and upgrade, if you have 177bhp then I assume the 2l diesel engine which is incredibly unstressed, can be taken up to much more power for much less money than getting another car, sell and you will one day wonder why

That is funny, A guy on our forum just sold his 09 that has 109K miles, not klh couple of things, the valves need to be serviced every 15K miles, you probably need to have the throttle bodies synced, there's also drain holes on the under side of the swing arm that need to be kept clear, sounds like you need to lube and adjust your clutch cable