Are BMW’s Expensive to Maintain?

Here is the amount of money I've spent on my BMW X5M and BMW M3
I've also talked to another BMW owner with a higher mileage F85 X5M.
We always hear about the bad things about BMW ownership but the point of this video is to say is that it's not all horror stories and you don't need to be rich to have one of these cars. I think having 2-3k money put aside for a just in case is worth it. Most people spend more than that in extended warranties anyway.
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[@donnadavis6875]

Ed you've taught me a lot about BMW now that I'm a own of 330i. Had I seen some of your videos before buying my car I probably would have not become a BM owner...

[@eddiemcars]

Thanks Donna! I’m glad you enjoy the content and you learned a few things!

[@prabeeshsidhu]

100% b58 is one of the most reliable engines out right now. Much better than all previous variations of the inline 6.

[@tangalajackson82]

😮I love the BMW but the servicing is not going to work for my purse. I will stick to the Lexus family and continue to admire the BMW machines from the road. Thanks for the education! Continued blessings!

[@lavonsurgick1038]

@edwardmcars I’ve purchased extended maintenance plans for my x1, x4, x5, and my wife’s 5 series. The trick when buying the plans is to pay for them separately from the car purchase. They may run $3-5k depending on length of coverage, but they include brakes, tuneup’s, inspections, and oil changes. Better to get them separately so the additional $100 a month isn’t added into your monthly payment when the coverage can end before loan term so you can keep from throwing money away.

[@lavonsurgick1038]

Please note I’ve done this with CPO vehicles.

[@StarStreamCentral]

What was the name of the warranty?

[@lavonsurgick1038]

@@StarStreamCentral BMW ultimate care+. I did the 3 years/100k miles option.

[@StarStreamCentral]

@@lavonsurgick1038 appreciate that!

[@biggwallace1798]

Excellent advice I own a 2016 BMW X6M with a warranty. I had for a lil over a year. Out of pocket I spent about $400 on spark ⚡️ plugs 🙌🏽

[@l.a.ramslvr3143]

Thank you for the informative videos, I’m a new follower. I purchased my first BMW 3 Series three years ago and drove it for around 20,000 miles and loved it. I just purchased a X5 sDrive 35i and was going through all your X5 videos for information on cost of ownership, maintenance and mods. It’s helped a lot.

[@sammyg805]

5:28 👀👀👀 really simple to do??? I wish you lived in the Uk and I’ll gladly pay you to do it cos every garage I called in London were telling me they don’t touch the air suspension which left me no choice than take my sagging x5 to bmw who charged me a whopping £3,500 to replace the belows and the air compressor which they themselves struggled to install because as they installed , one air bag blew out immediately and so they have to re do it again!! I saw your vid replacing it, you are incredible !!

[@Ashley_van_Schooneveld]

My BMW gets a oil change every 5k miles and I don't have have an M, just the X5 xDrive35i with some M lite upgrades like MPE and MPPK. For oil changes I get a Mann HU 816 X filter at my local auto part store and my engine oil from Walmart, either Castrol Edge 0w40 in winter and Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5w40 in summer. I typically spend last than $100 in parts and labor when I take the BMW at a local lube shop. Also had to replace both air bags I got the parts on Amazon and my GF is a red seal auto tech and does most of the maintenance for me in his shop.

[@yiga4171]

This video prompted me to subscribe. Please document your maintenance journey. I plan on DIY as much as possible, and I hope to learn something from you.

[@DerikomonchikoMom]

I love my X5M, it's my second one. I never tire of driving it. Plus it looks great, sounds mean 😉, comfortable. I buy a new car every 2 for tax purposes but having a hard time finding another in this market. I appreciate all the valuable info in your videos.

[@eddiemcars]

Thank you! In glad you find the videos helpful! I agree; the X5M inventory is pretty scarce these days.

[@M3dicayne]

Hi Ed, Been following (and now subscribing, too) you for a while and own an X5 M50d (yeah, the 381hp tri-turbo Diesel engine) since 2018. I love that car! It has almost the same torque and due to German Autobahn, I can even drive 220-250km/h (130-150mph) without problems. It has been pretty reliable but you save a TON of money if you have someone (or do it yourself like me) who owns the proper software to deal with things (best would be ISTA-D). And listen to your engine (I immediately felt when a glow pencil broke) although there just was a bit of rumbling my GF not even felt. Regarding the air suspension in the rear, you might want to take the more expensive ones as the cheap ones are due for exchange after 1-2 years again. Take care.

[@eddiemcars]

Thank you for your support! I agree with everything. You have to listen to it when it talks to you. Regarding the air suspension, I’ll keep that in mind when it comes time to replace it. We know it’s going to fail at some point.

[@M3dicayne]

@@eddiemcars It is funny though; when you have driven a 30d or 40d and then any M version, you think you are sitting in a sportscar. The rear, where the air suspension should be (last time I checked it was, lol), is really hard. Every bump is easily recognized. But I guess it is the price for having a sporty SUV with corner driving abilities where you might forget you are driving a high 2,3 tonnes vehicle...

[@luciferztongue]

never owned a BMW, but my love for them sparked tremendously since 2020, and now I'm on the fence about my first being either an X6 or and X5 Msport. your content has made my love for this brand even more intense. still have questions and worries before I pull the trigger .

[@RadBunny2269]

Don’t get either unless you understand & are okay with the problems. Even among BMW fans, those two models are the most problematic. A better but slightly boring buy according to many is the X3.

[@Tony196180]

Great video, I have been on the fence about getting a X5, now im not, after watching your video I will be looking at another brand thank you sir.

[@eddiemcars]

Glad it helped you make a decision!

[@dapinkcat]

I've owned a 323, M3, X5, 335i, and now X5M. I suggest buying new for the lower models and only CPO for the bigger ticket rigs. I had a 997.2 and 991.2 and having CPO takes care of any concern you will have. Here's the other key: I'm single, happy, one mouth to feed, see roughly 7k monthly, and fake it like I make it. You can afford these toys, just have a plan and if possible... GO CPO.

[@shano81]

I dont trust oil change every 10k miles- seems a little long between fresh oil. Keep in mind that BMW considers transmission fluid lifetime fluid because they assume life ends at 100k miles. You are correct however, in that you are operating under BMW recommended intervals.

[@cconstb21]

Own a X5 50i, oil change is about $120, 10 qt or oil and a $30-40 filter.

[@viktoriya260589]

I particularly like your read of the carfax

[@ibanezgod]

Brakes for the M at a dealer are like $4K, not $2K. Rotors are $1000 alone outside the dealer just for the rear. Pads $100. So generally labor at a indy shop should be about $350.

[@murat199308]

love the content Eddie! Keep it up.

[@magnanorris3530]

Did thumbs up and subscribed a long while ago. I am curious based on your experience, would a BMW x5 with a B58 Inline 6 be an improvement on the troubles BMW have been having? Any opinions or experiences on thie beast?

[@htsyami]

All German cars are expensive to maintain if you take it to the dealership. Either learn to do it yourself or find a local mechanic but they tend to charge for the difficulty of dealing with those brands.

[@eddiemcars]

I agree!

[@sammyg805]

I took mine to other car garages but they won’t touch the air suspension, bmw was the last resort who charged my loads to replace the belows and compressor..

[@rosabal56]

I would never buy an M, leasing is the best option for BMW due to depreciation, lease and enjoy; then return.

[@eddiemcars]

I buy used so leasing is not an option for me

[@54788963]

My mechanic can’t take the wheel lock off🧐. It’s stuck and after market key works even worse...

[@eddiemcars]

They don’t come with wheel locks unless it was added third party. They can’t use a impact driver or it will mess up the key.

[@ensadsamardzic2565]

Hi Edd I love your content man I do have a question not related to this video I recently bought a X5 2018 model year I was just wondering can Beamer code unlock apple carplay ???

[@eddiemcars]

I don’t know if you can with BimmerCode. I’ve seen some Bimmertech options but you’ll have to pay!

[@yehiazakaria203]

X5M is my favorite M I've had 2 m5s

[@akeyeguy7996]

Hi edward, i have this same 2017 x5m as you and i noticed my rear usb ports dont work. It always slipped my mind and never got it corrected through warranty. Do your rear usb ports work? Any know issues with them?

[@eddiemcars]

I would check fuses! BMW has multiple things that share fuses! Is there anything else that doesn’t work?

[@jimmysawaya]

I love Bmw I have a m550 I and old 5

[@biancalucia8388]

It’s cheaper to buy the 3 year oil change package at bmw for $225

[@eddiemcars]

BMW will only change the oil at 10,000 miles or 1 year which ever comes first. With these engines, it’s better to change anywhere between 5-7,000 miles.

[@54788963]

My experiences with X5 voice recognition is awful! Worst ever used among any cars. It has its own idea of almost everything.

[@eddiemcars]

Mine works great. Except when I’m trying to show off😒

[@Quintaline]

Are this cost per month or year?

[@jamesdonlolo6758]

Very informative video Thanks for sharing

[@eddiemcars]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@viktoriya260589]

what's the difference between thunder gray and space gray???

[@eddiemcars]

Donnington Grey has more gold/silver hue and Space Grey has a slightly blue in comparison.

[@yoloomis]

Did he say that this is an F85? I thought it was an F15¿

[@justinmclary99]

F15 is a normal X5, F85 is an X5M

[@eddiemcars]

That’s correct!

[@mm-ct1to]

You think the Kia Sorento is a better option than the BMW X5M

[@eddiemcars]

No, I don’t.

[@adhmadhm4444]

👍🏻😎❤️🇩🇪❤️ المانياااا 🇩🇪❤️

[@MrJonyyMD]

That cha ching sound? Too much, it's annoying

[@eddiemcars]

😞

[@jjsc3334]

No, trashy Toyota is not cheap to maintain.