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In this video, I summarize my 10 years of BMW ownership. The good, the bad, as well as some helpful resources for new owners. BMW’s can be incredible cars but can also be incredibly frustrating. If you’re able to do some of the work yourself, it is possible to own a BMW on a budget though!
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After buying an F31 my best friend is now the mechanic
Good advice Justin. Going into getting my f30 I wasn’t sure if it was a good decision. But the love of BMW pushed me to making it happen and I don’t regret it one bit.
you convince me all the way away from it and then at the end show a clip of it driving and its like none of it matters again is this marketing or am i just dumb
BMWs are all smiles and cries. Well stated facts in your video that I think all of us DIYers and enthusiasts go through.
Hey Justin great video. If you want something reliable, the magic formula is rwd, manual, naturally aspirated inline 6. With turbos everything becomes more complex as there are a lot more parts to go wrong. My 06 330i is a great compromise making 255hp which is only 50 less than a stock 335 and has been bulletproof.
Greetings from Germany. My First BMW was a 2002 E46 318i… Boy this car was an absolut lemon. It was more in the Shop Then on the road.
But after a few years of College and now having a Good Job, i‘m now Able to really afford an m2 competition f87.
And yeah maintenance is a nightmare. This car once had a leaking inteecooler… roughly 1k at the dealer.
But i love every Drive with it.
well said overall
You did a great job with this babe! It was well thought out and thorough and very good advice! Proud of you and all your hard work making this!
Totally agree with you. You don't need to be rich to own a BMW, but you should do your homework to know what to expect, make sure you're buying a used one that has been well maintained, and learn how to at least do the basic maintenance yourself. I started with an E90 with N52 engine because it was known for few issues besides oil leaks. Recently added a F30 with B58 engine for the same reasons plus a whole lot more power and fun. Now I have all the basic tools and a lot more knowledge to do a lot of the work myself… some of which was gained from this channel!
You know Justin, I've been following you when I bought my 2014 550i and I can honestly say that I haven't had many problems nor high maintenance cost ,the warranty paid for my camera, door handle, gas line system, so I can't really complain much about mine, and it's 10yrs old with 130k miles
these high quality videos are so good. I wish someone did this for mercedes (im a mercedes owner) 😐
Across all my BMW ownership, my most expensive repair has been either AC or thermostat/waterpump/hoses on my E90. Everything else hasn''t been too bad, and I've done all maintenance except AC myself. Tires were my arch nemesis, and that wasn't any fault of BMW but our roads and sheer amount of driving.
2015 X1 xdrive35i – New to 55k (totaled)
2014 X1 xdrive35i – 35k-104k (current)
2009 328i – 115k-190k (sold running in great condition, also the most economical car I've had in a long time)
2016 550i – 33k-60k (current)
2021 X3 M40i – 24k-26k (current)
bmw sells cars at a loss, so they design specific parts to fail just after warranty expires, like the water pump
I live in San Diego, California.
And I take my X1 for repairs to Tijuana, Mexico.
I trust my mechanic and it's extremely affordable for me.
Had 3 engine mounts replaced for like $80. I couldn't believe it.
In the US I was getting quotes for $800-$1200.
Truth bro!! Wait till you have a bit of money saved. But I do love my 535i M sport!! Enjoy the BMW when u get one and Drive it!!! Many smiles per miles guys and girls!!
Just had to get my sunroof fixed a month ago and cost around 1500 at an indy…. I've had the car for 7 years and honestly I'm not even phased at this point. I get about half of the repairs done myself or with a friend for cheap and the other half at shops which cost a fortune. I'm giving this car one more major repair and then I'm selling it. It's been a good run, but a no hassle cheap to buy, and cheap to run mitsubishi mirage is definitely on the horizon especially as I'm just starting my career after university.
Having bought one of the rarest BMW's, the 335i Active Hybrid 3 with only 5,000 vehicles globally produced, I sort of knew what I was going in for. In two years, I've done pretty much all of the general 335i maintenance, as well as having to do rod bearings as I saw glitter in the oil filter, I've probably sank 10K in the car. The alternator alone for this model is over 4,000 dollars if it ever breaks. Hybrid battery if it dies, is under 3,000 here in Finland, whereas the U.S it costs over 10K. So with the extra horse power over the regular 335i, comes extra maintenance and quirks. If I didn't work from home and have better than average income, I would have sold the car pretty quick. Only certain life circumstances can make comfortably owning a BMW possible. Nevertheless, the car has become like a family member that I care for and it's the best, most fun car I've ever owned.
Ive been watching you on and off when I had my first e90 funny enough im actually getting rid of my 335i e92 because of all the mateience i cant keep up finically at the moment. Thanks for all the videos man you've def helped me over the years. I will be coming back to the Bmw game sooner or later
A have to agree with you Justin ! I have LOVED the look of the old Z3 Roadster for a long time and after selling my house , I pulled the trigger ! Bought a 1997, at an ok price , but soon realized that it was not that ok . The next month I wasn't liking the ride quality . So I took it to an Awesome mechanic here in Stuart Fl. (Church Street Garage). Found out that I should replace the hole underside ! From brakes , struts , shocks , ETC ! So now with $7k more , I love the ride ! LOL At the young of 73 , I don't like getting my hands Dirty or Bloodied up any more ! LOL
I can't wait to get my M340i! Thanks for these high quality and info packed videos. –Loyal Nine
oh wow this kind of video is so so so appreciate to see, I came from a boring Camry 18 and happy with my bmw series 528i 2012 BUT
Expensive repairs ay? My e90 had a cylinder 3 misfire that turned out to be the injector at fault (£485 for the part £160 at my local garage to fit and code) and at the same time passenger rear brake caliper locked up so add that and rear discs and pads to that (£430 fitted). While picking up parts, bmw now charge £210 per hour labour. It's nuts.
Justin I think you hit the nail on the head about not buying one before you are financially stable. I mean I guess if you are 16 and dad is making 300 thousand a year and paying all the bills it’s ok. But for most people that is not real life.