Here's Why I'm Sending My Cheap Alpina B7 to the Junkyard: MECHANICALLY TOTALED

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[@HooviesGarage]

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[@kameronmckinnon5527]

I'd engine swap it to make somthing interesting out of it, like a team project with the wizard

[@buddy3894]

Instead of scrapping it, why not buy another 7 series and use one to fix the other? At least you get to keep one of them, if your dreams wont work, find a way to make them work!

[@MasterBaker2020]

lukkyfuka 1 so 3 money pits then?

[@MasterBaker2020]

Let’s see a video on the Z3M Coupe!

[@deweberis2709]

Donate it to JRGo 😇

[@shadows4400]

This BMW broke hoovie's wallet so hard he had to get a titanium one lol

[@zainrasheed7180]

Fanatic fox underrated comment

[@PvMTyler]

Ahaha.

[@jsimwa]

😂😂😂😂 witty

[@DMillhouze]

COTD

[@jundialhaqiqa9907]

@@TaipeiGeek They are doing damage to their own brand by producing crap. I don't know you nor do I know what you do for a living, but if you work on cars for a living you would know that BMW's are pieces of shit. Some guys have such an undying love for the brand that they can't come to terms with that.

[@sagarganesh1026]

Johnny has my full respect. What a stand up guy. Kudos to him.

[@jamesr5741]

I couldn't believe he wasn't going to charge for repair! The gamble is on Hoovie....

[@johndaniel3474]

He's scared he's spends money there he thinks he's trying to set him up or he did no work and playing he could have pulled the elbow and seen the oil to begin with he could have checked the spark plugs before doing a 3 k valve seal job

[@dpledoone]

Johnie’s integrity and accountability is unheard of in this day and age...

[@bosmerfromcanada3878]

How many mechanics will say that? That's a man's man, that Johnny. Mechanic with a heart of gold!!!

[@greg2287]

Tavarish next week: I just bought a totaled Alpina B7!

[@kailash99999]

Lol !

[@john-paulsilke893]

And instead of an LT swap he’ll put a Huracan motor/trans in it. A 2JZ swap would be cool though.

[@dawiebotes9124]

truth, its as easy as buying a good longblock and having the supercharger serviced. Its such a special car LOL

[@jefferyepstein9210]

dawie botes Put your money where your mouth is

[@gtametro]

@@dawiebotes9124 thats the annoying thing, if you have the skills to do it yourself thats a totally fixable car

[@TheMentalblockrock]

What a gent of a mechanic! "I failled, there is no charge".

[@rezah336]

honorable person, very nice

[@RustySh4ckleford]

He deserves some form of compensation.

[@ironymatt]

Not sure what business school he went to, but yes, his virtue is undeniable

[@Psych0technic]

@@ironymatt Just a guess, but church, maybe?

[@ironymatt]

@@Psych0technic amen, thanks be to God

[@_._._DJ_._._]

that mechanic you took it to is a really stand up dude... offering you to not pay because of his mistake in a no-win situation... Amazing.... One of a kind!

[@funfun5656]

Having played a lot with N62s I've learned it's best to prevent valve stem seal (and other seal) issues than it is to chase them after the vehicle is already blowing smoke. That said even after the valve stem seals are fixed it can take upwards of 500 miles before it stops smoking. There's lots of residual gunk and oil where it shouldn't be that makes its way into the combustion chamber. You either have to clean it out or be patient while it burns off.

[@kamehamehaX300]

Nigga you better find that alpina and bag it

[@funfun5656]

@@kamehamehaX300 lol already had one. Good car. I like my 6 series better though. Supercharger is cool and everything but this motor likes to be NA

[@dominicrusho]

Johnny is a class act! "I failed, so no charge"

[@TheMxrrab]

dominicrusho I hope he gave him something.

[@2k9beno]

Dangerous business model when you repair BMW's for a living

[@davidmopar8446]

Ive never heard a mechanic say that. If i lived there id go to him and wizard

[@n9wox]

@@TheMxrrab like a free Ridge wallet

[@josemanuel5749]

I guess he is paying off all the free publicity to his new business.

[@n9wox]

Johnny, "I failed. I cannot charge you for that". At least give him a free Ridge wallet.

[@RustySh4ckleford]

I could feel the pain in his voice. I hope they worked out some form of compensation that was satisfactory to both of them.

[@Sheiza]

Johnny is such a good guy(and mechanic) compared to the scumzard

[@petestowne]

@@Sheiza what's scummy about him?

[@TheOprostaj]

Yea I'd like to know what's the issue with the wizard as well

[@Psych0technic]

This Johnny dude is really good sport.

[@scaloi]

That's the difference between a mechanic and a parts-changer.

[@johnscheidler8842]

Should have diagnosed it correctly. Compression test would have saved a Lot of time and Money.

[@scaloi]

@ Mechanics do change broken parts, but to change let say a CPU for a bad connection in the plug or a broken wire he's just a part changer.

[@alexeyermakov7958]

Javier Hernandez when you polish cylinders you should change pistons. Not just new pistons, but a pistons new size. Because when you polish cylinders you are changing their diameter. And that changes space between piston and cylinders. That’s why polishing didn’t help for Alpina. This mechanic useless guy

[@stanlee7635]

Alexey Ermakov a normal ball hone doesn’t increase bore size enough to need a piston change

[@TrueBlueEG8]

@@johnscheidler8842 A compression test would not have diagnosed a bad supercharger, or valve stem seals.

[@joejoe9181]

Keep up the good work, Hoovie. The BMW trap is so easy to fall into - we're seduced by the gorgeous sheetmetal and pure performance of these things, along with relatively affordable resale values. Then we crash on the rocks of reality and soul-crushing repair costs. It's so sad.

[@leesmith6750]

The look on your face when Johnny says I failed you can have the work for free. What a top guy to offer it, and your a top guy for refusing his offer. Great channel with great vids. Keep them coming.

[@richards1816]

Indeed...also good on Hoovie for selling it to wrecker instead of passing the problems on to a dealer auction and a new owner. Ethics live!

[@CaptainSlow008]

@@richards1816 with a million subs, can you do anything else (in both cases)?

[@1SaG]

Yeah... say what you will about Hoovie's ability to choose cars, at least he's 2 for 2 when it comes to choosing mechanics. I'd happily hand over my car or bike to either the Wizard or Johnny.

[@moloono1]

What happened to the car wizard?

[@terrizille]

@@moloono1 He refused to touch that BMW so Hoovie had to take it to Johnny. Now we see why the Weeezard refused in the first place.

[@BigRobChicagoPL]

Some used car dealer would still sell that thing 100%

[@TheChocolateChamp]

Lol i know right

[@cheem1981]

😂😂😂

[@ayyazmahmood2197]

He probably doesn’t want to sucker someone else lmao 😂😂😅

[@RobinHagg]

I bought a car with hidden smoke problem. Luckily I fixed it

[@jameshennings8090]

Unfortunately this is very true.

[@lloydrmc]

Johnny is a great guy, and major props to Hoovie for taking TWO, mechanically totaled, cars completely out of circulation, so this same thing doesn't happen to others.

[@ZxRx7]

The more I see of Johnny, the more I like the guy!

[@NorthernChev]

...There's a REASON the Car Wizard said, 'no' to you bringing it to him.

[@wonderkind08]

Wow, that seems like a premature euthanizing of this car. With that much oil in the intake side of the engine, I'd venture to say 95 to 99% of the smoke is coming from the supercharger. You've gone this far Hoovie, at least have him replace the seals on the supercharger. I think you would be pleasantly surprised at the results. Have they done a compression test?? Unless you have one cylinder way out of line from the rest, I don't see how it could be causing that much smoke. As another commented, cylinder and valve seal smoke issues tend to be worse on start up, and decrease after. And most importantly, those are very consistently there or not there. This business of sometimes it just goes from no smoke to heavy smoking after running for a while, points at a supercharger issue. Replace the seals on the compressor for God's sake before you put her down!

[@ShivaShakur]

THIS. This needs to be voted higher so he can see it!

[@nickw7041]

frank1823 100% agree with this. That much oil on the intake side is obviously the main smoke issue.

[@isra999]

This^^^^

[@adjrasta9365]

Needs to have the oil tested, worn out supercharger is sending metal shavings through the engine

[@SootySweep22]

I was going to say the exact same thing! However, even after that, if it smells like cigarettes inside... meh. Maybe parting it out is the best option for it. RIP

[@hmsmedia2005]

Great video, sad to see it go to the scrap yard! Kudos to you for not dumping it at an auction and to Johnny for his honesty and integrity! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Toolman999999]

Johnny is a very nice humble guy. I wish you the best.

[@djaberreguieg1633]

that mecanic is such a nice guy i would pay him even if the repaire failed

[@CRAPO2011]

If he was in my area I'd definitely recommend him

[@ega0117]

You know what happens when the ninja fails to fix the job????

[@arthuresclamada1805]

i doubt he will do the repair, this is just for youtube and he and Tyler are friends..

[@fracchi43]

That’s how they get you. It’s hard to be mean to a nice guy.

[@2024speedracer]

This guys is not a mechanic he is a true technician owns up to his mistakes and judgement on a repair.

[@formula1fancolorado632]

Rebuilding a 7 series is like trying to rebuild a firecracker that went off!

[@CHEVYbarracuda1]

Even e32 is notorious for having electric gremlins let alone these newer versions

[@seanclark5613]

@Steven Bear isn't that the case with all BMW's?

[@theclicker]

@@CHEVYbarracuda1 "notorious" lol ok calm down, it's nowhere near as bad as you make it out to be.

[@apt62]

Sean Clark 80s and 90s models are better.

[@kimoandrews5802]

Can't believe i went through a BMW phase... hunks of junk.

[@xcharles1]

Car Ninja: “I failed. No charge.”

[@shehzadatif1]

Thank you so much Tyler for all the efforts and money you spend to teach us about cars. Truly apprecaite it.

[@davidgalinat4257]

Hoovie: "What do you think?" Johnny:"I tried."

[@mattiagnagno757]

David Galinat Lmao

[@2600lifestyle]

Tavarish rubbing his hands together maniacally at this point...

[@TKsGarage]

Reinheitsrobot facts lol

[@sauerjoseph]

*Hello Tyler:* Just watched your series of videos on the Alpina. This final one was kind of an emotional ending to the series. I've been enjoying all of the various series of videos on all of your BMW's. *Request:* Could you have someone categorize your various "series" of videos (of a particular car's saga) as individual playlists. I think you will be glad you did this down the road. And, it will make it easy for people who have a particular affinity for a particular model & year to hone in on that particular car's story saga. Thanks for your enjoyable videos; you are very enjoyable to listen to.

[@jareddiaz8538]

"I just can't get a BMW that works." Truer words have never been spoken.

[@aaronhoward5467]

Lease bmws and buy toyotas

[@whatsreallygoingon6913]

Just unhook the supercharger, take it around the block, and see if it still smokes.

[@RogerM88]

Amazing how that carpet stays clean. NASA should study it.

[@RayPerigo]

He just doesn't show us the other corner of the garage where he has like thirty of 'em stacked against the wall.

[@mb7050]

rare honest people . Johnny and Hoovie. so rare to see truly honest people these days

[@alexkleinert2057]

JrGo's next video:"Bought a $500 Alpina and will be LS swapping!!"

[@1970PMD]

Repair the supercharger it will definitely improve the smoking issue and drive the doors off it, 1 scored cylinder wont stop you from enjoying the car.

[@Planetary13]

Ya, throw some Resore in there too.

[@draganmladenov]

He need better engine oil too. Like 10w60

[@DulceSeeker]

@@draganmladenov I wouldnt by surprised if that crap had 10w60 recommended from Factory already...

[@draganmladenov]

@@DulceSeeker Some m-power engines have such recommendation - only 10w60. I had Alfa Romeo in the past.. Most of those cars burn oil like mad. Mine doesn't. Because i was using racing oil 10w60 and 5w50 only.

[@zacharyhassan6352]

you'd make a fortune parting this thing out though

[@HooviesGarage]

Yes, that's why J&J is paying almost what I initially paid for both of these cars.

[@Cragified]

Cars like these fetch a premium with parts resealers. They don't go sit in a lot like your common high production cars. They immediately get broken down for components that are on demand lists. Hoovie probably got back what he paid for it and then the used parts supplier will make a profit on top of that.

[@DctorSkillz1]

Hoovies Garage J&J are awesome supporters of your channel.

[@RustySh4ckleford]

@@HooviesGarage thank you for the disclosure, it's much appreciated

[@kiranm25x]

Yup, that complete body kit and wheels alone would easily fetch half the price of the car.

[@phillipmassie6552]

Wow, two ethical car guys less than 8 feet apart. A penultimate occasion. You both had good intentions and worked hard. Good video and happening !

[@AnonyMous-jf4lc]

I love buying cars like this. That engine block isn’t special, so while a complete alpina assembly is expensive, the actual failed component isn’t. Same thing with rebuilding the supercharger.

[@aguyonmatchcom]

I’m still waiting to see more of that Z3 M coupe that’s just been causally in the back ground for those 6 months hoovie.

[@genepatrick1517]

I've always thought about that Z3 and why there isn't a video on it.

[@ckm-mkc]

He once said he was storing it for a friend - although there was a hint at the end about some BMW...

[@jamesr5741]

Yeah! Stop ignoring us Hoovie :)

[@NWgargoyle]

I love how he didn't want to charge and hoovie goes "that's ridiculous, I'm paying"

[@jlpeng9036]

XavierBruh did he say he s still paying? That would be very respectful.

[@grandpa7278]

Hoovie, Sweet Jesus, Johnny's a mechanic, give it to him, bet he'd love to get it, parts only for him!

[@Starlord85]

The dudes face is on KZbin and it's a failed repair. He wouldn't do that for average joe .

[@grandpa7278]

@@Starlord85 So, cups half empty? ...or, he's a nice guy!

[@Tabletop-Newtype]

@@grandpa7278 it seems he really is a nice guy. He helps out WatchJRGo with his R8

[@Setho666]

Sreten: hold my beer

[@Delight.AutoCRAFT]

I'll really like you to read this, After doing the valve seals and you still get oil in the intake your problem is the supercharger, get it resealed. The supercharger is know for letting oil through after some time and that what's you saw, as for the engine it's made of Alusil and what causes the cylinder to score is the Oil weight and the thermostat opening temp too high, get a lower temp thermostat and use 20w40 or 20w50 oil and the scoring will be a thing of the past. The engine doesn't have to be that expensive the engine is a derivative from the N62 v8. The block is exactly the same, apina only used a custom piston to reduced the compression. Get the N62 block, transfer your rotating assembly (piston and crankshaft) use the alpina heads and you've got a sound engine. Sorry I'm just seeing this now, i would have been of help if i saw this years ago 😅

[@p71_caleb]

Wizard is back at his shop laughing manically

[@sunsetlights100]

Wizards so good less messups less views more messups with new guy= more views for hoovie

[@pbrascal37]

Wizard refuses to work on the junk that hoovie brings to Johnny and wizard already has all the business that he needs and seems to be cashing in on the higher end market in the area

[@mfree80286]

Wizard probably heard 'Alpina B7 smokes' and said 'I won't be able to do anything for it.'

[@ryanpaaz]

Did Hoovie and wizard have a falling out, or was Hoovie too much work to tie up wizards shop with hoopties?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Ryan Paaz Wizard just avoids BMW. They’re working together on tons of cars.

[@vyper1502]

We all saw this one coming, bois

[@kelqvq_3202]

True

[@projectnerdvana2820]

This guy's the biggest show off moron I've ever seen!

[@SwampusMcGarniglus]

I started watching this show off moron when he had 30k subs, and he has always admitted he is an idiot but he has a problem. now he is nearly at 1m. the loot is flowing in gotta spend it on something.

[@hughjass2745]

we saw that coming before he even bought it...I bet that so called friend of his couldnt believe his luck in being able to sell it on

[@panteleon1]

with frown faces and closed eyes

[@JakeTheSnakeProductions]

You got a good heart, my dude.

[@terencehawkes3933]

I like your sense of ethics Mr. Hoovey. More people like you are needed.

[@RyanRKJ]

I used to wonder what happened to all these $100k sedans when they got older. Then I found Hoovies garage. Now I know.

[@stevejenks8892]

He buys em. For our entertainment...

[@kashiomodashio6455]

In exception of Mercedes s class bc there way better he knows, this is all mainly for ratings

[@atfsgeoff]

There's a reason old 7-series Bimmers retain about 5% of their original resale value.

[@BAZZAROU812]

Dime a dozen..

[@DmDetails]

👍

[@HAHAHAV10]

I love the old 7 series. E38 best they ever created

[@alphatrion100]

@@HAHAHAV10 when they were new. Yes.

[@HAHAHAV10]

@@alphatrion100 I still have an e38. Replaced all new hoses, redid cooling system and more. Car has been very reliable since.

[@hampshirehippy]

It would take a couple of hours of autobahn driving to burn the residual oil out of the exhaust. Who knows how long the motor has been filling the exhaust up with oil! Take it for a proper drive, give it a good thrashing & see if the smoke gets better.

[@billycatch4088]

he could resall turbocharger..it is no so hard..

[@shantefrancess5174]

I love how honest the car Ninja is and it showed by him offering to not charge you for some of the work he did cuz it did not fix the problem. Mad respect to the car Ninja:) 💯

[@1986arseny]

Never ever thought that I would ever said this, but this is a prime LS swap candidate.

[@kruleworld]

Since all the 'desirability' of the vehicle is in the engine (as bad as it is), a swap is basically taking away what makes it an Alpina.

[@gregh7457]

@@kruleworld taking away unreliability is not desirable?

[@vidarsblade]

@@kruleworld 1500 horse of tt ls would be awesome, would outperform the current mill and sound amazing. twin turbskis for the win

[@shootunderpar4736]

The car wizard wouldn’t touch this with a 10ft pole.

[@Charon-5582]

Cause he knows it aint worth dirt

[@benchattin]

I wouldn't touch it with any length pole.

[@someonebald2022]

That's why it's with Ricky: Wizard said "NO! MORE! BMW'S!".

[@Ruckusnuts]

The car wizard wouldn't touch it with your pole!

[@XcoolcoolbeansbeansX]

-ThreePointSlow- thats because you don’t know what you’re doing. People here are talking like these engines are witchcraft and can’t be understood. His mechanic is a nice guy, but we all misdiagnose things here and there. Hoovie is just using this as clickbait for views, there are tons of us who would love to buy that car from him (myself included)

[@shaggyduder]

Ive had a number of friends, and associates, who have temporarily owned a BMW, for status, when the 1st major service came up, and they found out the cost, they promptly relieved themselves of said BMW.

[@edwarddejong8025]

Love your integrity. Nice people attract other nice people. Just goes to show that rare cars have rare problems, because the engineers don't get enough feedback.

[@roachlarry1488]

Tyler I'll trade you a running and driving pt cruiser for the Alpina B7. Title in hand

[@EslayerTM]

wow thats a bad deal on his part, mostly cause the pt cruiser is driving.

[@UKfromadrone]

there is no content in a running and driving pt cruiser, other than 1 video...:'D but wow man, commitments are nice

[@jorgey4]

@@UKfromadrone idk the cleetus mcfarland channel had a good video with cooper getting one for demolition drag racing

[@MetalTrabant]

You're gonna regret it, a PT Cruiser is much better than this endless money pit...

[@onefastr6]

A running PT loser has to be worth way less than a crushed 7 series.

[@johnditch6357]

the real trouble is that Alpina B7 looks so pretty it makes you want to spend trillions on it.

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

If you didn't know what was wrong with it you'd think it was a great car....

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

@MG Stevens They look so GOOD on the outside and just a WRECK inside,smh ..

[@johnditch6357]

@@mercedesbenzs600bash that's what I was thinking exactly. it's like lipstick on a pig.

[@GUIRADE95]

We're in Colombia South America, here we have a shop that does all kinds of witchcraft and all BMWs run like a new car, no smoke, everything works, original parts you name it. 5 years ago I went in a ,97 320 I 2.8 liter cross-country and run like a race car. You NEED SOME ONE THATS REALLY KNOWS THOSE CARS!

[@jdez10]

That is sad. I love these cars. But kudos to you for being honest and showing the reality of some of these cars. Just subscribed

[@andrewhillman9632]

I'll take it Hoovie! I got a spare LS just waiting for a nice German engine bay to call home.

[@williambabcoke248]

Try to email him, he doesn't usually read comments

[@fxckrio]

nah get a nicer drivers car than that

[@russellfaque7844]

Damn. You said it first.

[@Thealiengamer1]

Hoovie: "I threw several thousand dollars down the hole again." Also Hoovie: Take a look at this sick slim wallet so i can do it again next week. Subscribers: Enjoyment Financially sensible people: *Anger*

[@Eyeofnelms]

me: laughs in 215k miles.

[@someguy3999]

But this is financially sensible. Hoovie makes more from these videos than he ever spends.

[@agenericaccount3935]

This financially sensible person: "well, glad he is spending the money not me. Vicarious thrills for days on my end"

[@benholroyd5221]

@@agenericaccount3935 I was about to make this exact same comment. I'm financially sensible, let hoovie bury/blow up/ give away his own vehicles. I meanwhile don't need to waste money on a new wallet, because my current one is in pristine, never opened condition.

[@terryorcutt8739]

Meanwhile, he had literally $1 in that wallet. Lol

[@kevinshasteen5682]

I know this is an old video, but all B7 enthusiasts need to know this. If you watch "M539 Restorations" a youtube channel out of Germany, he also had a bad experiece with his Alpina B7. Apparently all B7 cylinder walls have scarring issues. But, and this is a big BUT; he discovered the N62 block is identiacal to the Alpina block. Alpina blocks did have a forged crank, a narrower Piston Compression Height, certainly different Cylinder Heads/Cams, but the blocks were identical. Alpina then stamped their name on the block, but it is a BMW block; not an Alpina Block. So if your Alpina B7 bites the bullet, dont think you have to buy an Alpina short block. Instead get a good N62 engine, have it checked out and swap your Alpina hardware over. To confirm all this go watch, on YT all 15 videos from "M539 Restorations" on Alpina B7 Project Chicago to see what he did. BTW, Alpina is secret BMW code for Moneypit!

[@sammilburn445]

i love how itsjoel is having a blast in his 760li, just driving it from london to the nurburgring and back and doing some laps of the track in it, his which was also a cheap 7 series. hoovies luck

[@sysierius]

HEY GUYS, ChrisFix here! And today I’m gonna show you how to repair a bmw alpina b7, with only common hand tools!

[@HksF16]

it will be a good "Series" because it will never end.

[@jamessprague5653]

Hand tools not needed. Just a Crusher!

[@Seraphazaziel79]

🤣🤣🤣

[@FrankCrow]

Is dynamite considered a common hand tool? 😁

[@darioberton]

With a garden hose ah ah ah

[@boostedmaniac]

The smoking is a feature. It’s the James Bond smoke screen feature.

[@ciprianscutar8280]

Exactly. Why the perfectionism ?

[@j.chiari4222]

Won't get an MOT's American counterpart though

[@richkeylor787]

Even though your mechanic made the offer, you still pay that guy.

[@ModMINI]

Off camera they must have negotiated for the cost of parts at minimum

[@phild9140]

Especially when he's making money off the video!

[@freedomworks3976]

Yes for sure !!!!

[@freedomworks3976]

Mechanics are like doctors , they can't give you guarantees

[@dylanwilliams6529]

I have a 2008 BMW 750li that I still daily drive and it’s in absolute perfect shape surprisingly no problems with anything no lights or codes.

[@BoldUlysses]

"Maybe I've had one for the last 6 months but never made a video on it." The Clownshoe in the upper left?

[@walkerl.9402]

BoldUlysses If I remember correctly, he has a Z3 coupe/hatch he’s never properly shown!!!

[@fridonina]

Saw that coupé in the background a few times....🤔

[@yinzerfpv5764]

Wonder how many times he scared the shit out of himself in that thing

[@jpgmccabe]

Next video I hope! Been waiting along time....

[@xavierperez6752]

At least he has finally acknowledged that he has the clown car. I love me some M coupe vids.

[@grandudetonesnob7107]

Wow, man! That must be why everybody leases a BMW for two years and never looks back!

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

That's exactly why....

[@CRAPO2011]

If u want a 7 series u can drive everyday you get an 1995?-2001 E38 . with some preventative maintenance they can be reliable and still feel very solid.

[@Jr-if4ge]

Not all bmws are bad. If you can work on them by yourself for the most part they can be very rewarding. You lose a lot more money when leasing as opposed to buying

[@MLProductions.1]

@@CRAPO2011 at that age what's the point? A Civic has more luxury then a old bmw.

[@mehrshadvr4]

These cars are not made to last because the factories know already most people lease them.

[@BigBirdKOD]

Thank you ,seriously!huge thank I was so close to makings purchase on one after a test drive ! NOT NO MORE

[@dieselpwr782]

I’ve got 3 7 series in my yard now, 02, (vandalized and piecing back together) 03, 08, 08 has bad trans(went out on way from dealer) some have been great, others....not so much, but I’ll probably keep buying them.

[@sidekick258]

Here in Brazil we have quote that says: "There's nothing more expensive than a cheap BMW." and it works for every premium car that reach the botton of their depreciation.

[@sirguillaume]

And there are us weirdos that bring back to life cars that are near totaled. E36 owner here

[@killcat1971]

Pretty much any European car really.

[@steelisthemeal]

Pedro Corrêa BMW endless money pit😲💰

[@steelisthemeal]

killcat1971 true

[@rex_s80]

Meanwhile my volvo that was nearly 40k in 1999 money when new, has been great as a first car.

[@ronmac1832]

There was oil in the charge pipe when it was removed. I know the valve stem seals are a problem on these cars but it seems the more likely root cause (supercharger seals/bearings) was not even addressed.

[@richardharrold9736]

@Strong man delete the supercharger?! Why? If it's knackered, rebuild or replace it. If you just remove it, you'll have an engine down on compression, down on power, guzzling fuel and running way too rich, which in turn means it smokes and won't pass emissions...

[@tehgzizlauw1787]

@Strong man would be easier to simply swap in a standard 745i engine than doing a supercharger delete

[@richardharrold9736]

@Pat Ball bollocks is it.

[@nigratruo]

Likely, the whole car is a piece of garbage, designed by incompetent "engineers" and built by even less competent ones. These problems are likely systematic, it is not that some things are crapped up, it all is. A systematic failure on wheels.

[@pablopicaro7649]

@@richardharrold9736 LOL no emissions/smog test in fly over country. As for belching smoke it will all blow away, as the old saying is its super windy in Kansas cuz Oklahoma Sucks and Nebraska Blows

[@astaroth5024]

Love the Car Ninja, such a skilled and standup guy.

[@h82crash]

Don't know if this has been addressed before, but a quick assessment for bad valve seals is smoking on deceleration. Go down a long grade, using engine braking (sometimes difficult with a slushomatic). If valve seals are bad, that is when you will get clouds.

[@lostapostle76]

"You know its bad when the smoke has a full shadow." -Mechanic who taught me some tricks as a kid

[@moneymarty1]

Smoke is bad PERIOD!!! If it isn't blue and oil, it's white and coolant!

[@SeanGodos]

11:03 You have a very honest mechanic. He instantly winced when you said you were going to dump it wholesale, lol. He even takes a step back like "Is this guy really filming this?".

[@markm0000]

The guy is like “wtf is he smoking this car is worth it.” I’d put a brand new engine in this car with a manual swap and keep it running for another decade.

[@ricky-sanchez]

@@markm0000 Quarter of decade.

[@monicarubio36]

Great video Hoovie, I'll take the alpiina of your hands!!!

[@seatroutadventures9492]

Send it to M539 Restorations. He can fix anything, and oil in the blower is normal according to him.

[@martinfarley2026]

you need a memorial wall in your garage to remember the fallen vehicles who gave their lives in the never ending quest for glory

[@pablopicaro7649]

Hovies already tried to bury the dead, but resurrected them again

[@andyc280081973]

Hoovies memorial wall is his youtube video playlist...

[@davidsucks922]

7:13 the fact that there are more 7 series parked outside johnny's garage than i've seen driving in the past year is a good enough reason to make me never get one

[@theylive2749]

I made the mistake of owning a 2016 535i. When I took it to get serviced, I asked the BMW mechanic what he saw the most for repairs. He showed me the servicing line and it was three 750’s in a row.

[@GilgameshEthics]

This hasn't gotten enough uptoots

[@davidgalinat4257]

BMW's 4.4 V8 is their answer to the Northstar V8, horribly flawed.

[@Weazel615]

They are COMPLETE SHIT!!! They truly are. Don't get me wrong they're nice, but the engines are one of the worst I've ever seen. I work for a salvage yard and every E65/E66 we have ever bought ALL had bad engines

[@Weazel615]

@@davidgalinat4257 You're 100% correct

[@jayswisher575]

That car was running fine at the end as far as I’m concerned

[@adaiku]

Last year I parted with a much loved 2001 540i Sport after ten years of good and reasonably trouble free use. Timing chain guides had failed at c. 160k and it was just too much of a project to take on. Why BMW built car with plastic guides idk. Otherwise, biggest issue I had was changing the alternator. These cars require regular attention but upkeep cost with the right one isn't terrible if you can do most of your own work. Still miss it though. It was a lot of fun to drive.

[@JohnCiaccio]

BMW's are like boats. Best 2 days are: When you buy it and when you sell it.

[@john-paulsilke893]

It’s never a good day when you sell a BMW. You lose 90% when you own/sell your BMW but 80% with a boat. 🤪

[@matt9c1]

Boat Motor Works :)

[@williamfajardo6152]

@@matt9c1 Break My Wallet

[@neilskiw]

@@matt9c1........ Bavarian Money Waster....

[@abobobilly]

Haha. This comment is gold.

[@iiyapimpdaddy1791]

LS SWAP THE DAMN THING

[@frederickbehn5610]

IIya PimpDaddyi i was wondering if that would work, i have a friend the did that with a M3 but this car is so big and heavy... can you LS swap it and get it to move the same way it would with its own pro charged engine?

[@iiyapimpdaddy1791]

Honestly the engine bay is big enough to take even a 7.4 under the hood...it's make to take a v12 so...I would...the issue comes with the wiring since the 7 series has so much wire hair, it could present one hell of a headache and many things won't work after the swap

[@frederickbehn5610]

IIya PimpDaddy agreed. But let’s say you put a LS under the hood and were able to get it to work... could that engine get this big bitch down the road and still make it perform?? Also i know corvette has a super charged version of the LS, that would definitely work.

[@iiyapimpdaddy1791]

Frederick Behn let me put it to you this way. There are many types of LS engines out there. You can go fro the 5.3 all the way up to the lt4 with 700hp. Plus the engine tunes for them and the forced induction kits are off the charts. So you can make it go down the road BETTER than that bmw did brand new.

[@MrErnstxxx]

Hi hoovie , love the channel man :) , I’ve been thinking about you junking the alpine and I totally get it good call but I started to wonder if anyone has done a engine swap from a American maker like a ls7 crate motor or something similar . Ppl used to do it a long time ago when the jag v12 motors blew up . I’d imagine it’s way harder now with all the systems you’d have to tie together . Have a great day and keep up your great work thanks buddy !

[@phild9140]

What mechanic says I failed I won't charge you! This guy is one in a million!!!!

[@yanoesappletastico8260]

This mechanic of yours man jhonny is a really honest guy you can see how he instantly says “ im gonna refund your money cause i didnt fix it” and then when you said you were gonna dump it, you can see him feel bad like “ its my fault” wish we had people like him here in spain

[@doriulliri8335]

Respect to that guy.

[@AudiS4B7]

he siad i cant charge you not refund

[@StephenButlerOne]

Sadly I had a great mech that retired 4 years ago. He wouldnt chard for time or parts if it didn't fix the issue. I'd feel bad for him too when he'd refuse payment. Sad maybe is the wrong word, he reassured me that he was a good guy, that loved his job and reputation. He was my mech for almost 20 years, cos I couldn't be bothered finding a new decent one, I just started leasing instead of buying 4 yearolds and getting 6 years out of them. Which is what Ive done since I dot my licence. It costs a bit more but I don't need a mech, peace of mind is nice, plus having a new car is alright.

[@nicolascrescimone]

He calls himself a mechanic an goes and hones an aluminum cylinder wall ruining the engine. He might be an honest part changer but not a real mechanic...

[@michaelbolton1090]

@@nicolascrescimone I agree. If oil is seeping past the rings, then you'd need to bore it and put in a new piston and rings. At the very least new, bigger rings. The cylinder wall was definitely worn down, I have no clue what would make him think the rings would somehow magically seat on a worn cylinder bore

[@vitusmaximus2260]

As they say, "there's nothing more expensive than a cheap BMW" Had a 2008 750 for two years. Loved that car, but spent $9000 on a bunch of minor repairs. Got rid of it before I had to replace the transmission and valve covers. Between repairs and depreciation, would have cost less to lease a new one.

[@alb12345672]

Damn, Lexus GS/LS are worth gold as used cars.

[@805NAVE]

alb12345672 yes they are! I have a 2008 Lexus LS460 and it’s been flawless for two years now. Just regular maintenance on the smooth V8! 130k miles now which is nothing for a Lexus. I also have an ES330 with 232,000 and it’s just as flawless. I wanna find a GS as well, preferably the 430 or 460 with the v8s.

[@Rhd16vMk3GTI]

Same, currently have a 2009 750li and I got quoted 5k for replacing 1 of my rear air springs. Not to mention the headlight bulbs on these things cost 80 bucks each lol. Super nice cars to drive. but expensive as hell to fix.

[@TEDdotcom]

Buying reliable cars wouldn’t be a good thing for his channel though. Viewers want to see him buy endless money pit cars.

[@daves984]

@@alb12345672 all Toyota are worth there weight in gold.

[@mph5896]

I know this may sound basic, BUT was the PCV system checked out and in good working order? I have seen quite a few cars burn a ton of oil due to a faulty PCV system.

[@ingeniousviralproducts]

Thanks hoovie. Been a fan for a while. That's why car dealership are selling bmw of that version in very cheap prices. We decided to buy a Ford Taurus 07. It's crappy but at least the fix is not expensive.

[@khalidcrosbie4874]

Ship to me I’ll pay shipping I need a new shell I just wrecked the frame on my 06 750i🙏🏾

[@Cerro999]

Hoovie, help this man out

[@xjmdm]

write him an email!!

[@birthdaygrave_]

This is a do or die moment hoovie fans

[@LorenzoCalgaryRealtor]

Yes please. I hate when he completely junks great cars.

[@khalidcrosbie4874]

I would be so grateful if he does actually help me out 🙌🏾

[@MrCarGuy]

All these people clamoring for an LS swap in this electrical nightmare have no idea what they're talking about.

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

Your absolutely right...

[@Planetary13]

Your telling me it isnt as easy as yanking out the BMW engine and stuffing in an LS engine and closing the hood? Lol

[@postal5342]

Throw in a carbed big block chevy. No electronics required.

[@scooz14]

You could easily make it drive ls powered. Making the body electical work would be a completely different ball of wax. Ls swap and complete gut/cage/race car build would be the only way it would make sense.

[@kingreid1994]

Not only would it be an extremely expensive and difficult task but you would still be stuck with the BMW electronics.

[@johnpick8336]

Awesome clean shop...Go Ninja !

[@williamrobinson5525]

Johnny is the man. Very stand up.

[@xjmdm]

here in eastern europe wed put at least 100k miles more on that thing starting tomorrow

[@MrKillors]

Ассалам алейкум, ти уйгур?

[@michaelgallen9653]

If still starts well still drive it haha

[@mark8544]

He knows, hes had a Bentley thats had that treatment.

[@garysimpson3900]

Why does that not surprise me. Then you could sell, it back to the West like what happened to Hoovies Bentley!

[@802Garage]

That's how we are in rural New England as well. I've seen cars up here in VT that are half rust and burn a quart every thousand miles. Inspections have made them rarer though!

[@romigithepope]

Two classy, honest guys. That’s why I love and support this channel.

[@mrbob581]

9:34 big ass fan on the ceiling? (Mirror image in that glossy paint on hood) I love those fans! 👍😎

[@killianmichael6889]

Congratulations on 1Million subs!

[@tigerbiterhater]

Until this day. I still say. Hoovies should of never traded the NSX. Lol

[@towhee7472]

Should have, not should of. Should of is wrong, and makes no sense.

[@Abrikosmanden]

How do people make "should've" out to be "should of"?! Come ON!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mbrunocondello]

I normally skip the sponsor message- but out of respect for your finances - I watched it - god bless you brother ha ha ha ha

[@canitbesaved1922]

Nice teaser at the end!