I’m Sitting in the Biggest Money Pit Car Ever Made

[@scottykilmer]

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[@grantgarris4828]

That BMW look like it has roughly 60 sensors and I believe a Prius from the same year has like 28 sensors comparably which is just unnecessary

[@colty7764]

good point about the "beauty covers" on the engines of some of these cars. They do retain the heat, which does accellerate oxidation damage to plastics, hoses, seals and so forth.

[@mr.mastor]

What preventative maintenance do you have to do on a BMW to keep it running for years?

[@sparky6086]

In the '90's. Germany made it illegal for car companies to use good plastic. That, plus being adversely influenced by their hooligan American friends, all but destroyed German car companies.

[@cooperlancaster372]

Thanks for making this video Scotty! Your the best 😊

[@bimmer4755]

I had such a blast Scotty bringing you my x5. It was so much fun getting to talk to you and watch you make the video. Scotty really is a down to earth guy . He’s the same in person as he his on camera.

[@Knack511]

thats too cool glad you confirmed that he is as cool as he seems!

[@gingercap4803]

How long did it take for him to get the video uploaded? I took him my car a couple days ago and im excited to see it!

[@partain2000]

I would love Scotty to restore my 2003 Mustang GT convertible. It is one of 1323 of the 100th anniversary of Ford special edition.

[@titanjake8640]

That is sooooooo cool man!!!!?? I will take that trip as well! Are you located in Greenville? I am in Columbia! Awesome stuff

[@GRILL332]

A while back I guy filmed Scotty while he filmed and checked out his car. Then he posted it on KZbin. That was very interesting. Scotty seem to be pretty hi energy.

[@pete_dj33]

Scotty is like everyone's Grandpa. Calls everyone stupid in their absence but when you go meet them, he gives you a hug and says you are all right.

[@kxkxkxkx]

Your grandpa 😂

[@rizwanshafaat5394]

😂

[@leannesmith9809]

😂😂

[@billolsen4360]

So, a hug and a "you are all right" is code for "you are all right (for a stupid guy)." My high school geometry teacher used to say that to us students all the time. And now, my psychiatrist says the same thing. 😮‍💨

[@pete_dj33]

@@billolsen4360 hehe, hang in there bill

[@Johnnathun]

We’ve had our 2015 X5 for 10 years since new. ZERO mechanical issues with consistent maintenance, and timely upkeep. Sometimes it’s not the cars that’s a piece of crap, it’s the owners who can’t afford to sustain them.

[@hillbillyflipper3843]

You are correct Johnnathun!!

[@aidan1585]

Early oil changes with a trusted bmw main dealer or BMW specialist mechanic and she’ll stay around for a long time!! We’ve had our X5 xDrive25d SE trim 231hp since it was brand new 10 years ago. 75k miles, never skipped a beat. Always starts on the button 🎉… Do you still service it at the bmw dealer you bought it from?

[@AlDo-l5x]

I agree. A lot of people either neglect taking care of their vehicles, or bought used ones that were neglected or abused before, and turn around and blame the vehicle. I have a BMW, just for a couple years, and my friend has his new since 2015, and we have no issues.

[@ajprudence6235]

Had mine 2013 X5 for 12 years and everything was original except a $1500 water pump change by the dealer and a COSTCO battery. Most reliable car ever owned. Just sold it and replaced with a 2024 X5 M60i. You’re correct that proper maintenance and TLC are keys to these German rockets. I can attest to that with 37 years and 10 BMW ownership. Enjoy yours with good health🙏

[@Johnnathun]

@@aidan1585I am lucky to have an honest BMW mechanic from Stuggart. He does preventative maintenance, but anything heavy duty (powertrain, factory programming items-that were covered under warranty) we take it to the dealership.

[@Todd-h8w]

I have 3. All went over 350k miles. We loved them all.

[@123Rockchild]

Losing the air conditioning compressor between 40K and 80K for a car this expensive is NON-EXCUSABLE!

[@zerovertigo3199]

That's german quality going cheap for you. I wouldnt be surprised if they began making plastic AC compressors.

[@mikefoehr235]

Junk

[@mikefoehr235]

​@@zerovertigo3199 I bet they are square

[@crushonty1060]

AC breaking down is only cheaper than the engine or transmission breaking down. But its an optional repair....still a shame

[@bimmer4755]

It went out at 78,000 miles.

[@mr.edwards.jackson79]

I've bought used bmws for the past 15 years...very good cars. No major problems with any of them.

[@richsweeney1115]

Most people know they're usually junk when they're older

[@BruceTheSillyGoose]

what about the minor problems? the niggling ones that accumulate?

[@EldePHX]

🧢

[@gwidonpopielski2885]

To impress your girlfriend?

[@glennoropeza3545]

Which year and model and what engine?

[@oldmanrock7542]

I'm a retired mechanic. I bought a BMW because I thought it was cool looking. I piled parts into that thing endlessly. I finally gave it away. That was the best move I made regarding a BMW.

[@allenzillmer1917]

Then switched to a Lexus? :)

[@jerryfacts9749]

Most everyone I know who bought a BMW, or Mercedes, or VW, or Audi, after the first or second one they said "Never again!". The exceptions were people who did not have to pay for it because it was their employer who gave them a company owned/leased car to use. Then they did not care about the cost. I was talking to a guy who parks his X5 next to me where I live. After 60,000 miles he was having gasket and seal failures. Oil leaking everywhere. The garage owner was telling him to not park in the garage like this. This was costing him some thousands of dollars.

[@RandenMontalvo]

I never had any issues with any BMW I have ever owned but I do always buy extended warranty’s and maintenance packages. I have had a Toyota die on me but never a BMW. Maintenance is everything… would I buy one without a pre paid maintenance package nope. That’s the barrier of entry.

[@RandenMontalvo]

@Ljaydbay Its just how it is i think at this point with the B58 and new Motors i would contend that the days of reliability are closer than they have ever been.

[@sirwellingtonthethird687]

BMW is made for rich people. If you can’t afford thousands for repairs then you shouldn’t even buy one.

[@Luis2899]

1000 percent agree. By far the worst purchase I ever made. Glad to be rid of that headache.

[@henryjoshual1848]

to your credit, you got smart. some people never do......

[@d.k.7710]

@@Ventuura not getting the point - buying expensive car shall lead to expenses? wouldn't you expect the exact opposite for the sake of expensive quality?

[@svein-haraldribland8559]

@@Ventuura And Nobody have these issues in Europe. Americans are either very poor, or they don’t know to maintenance.

[@Electrodexify]

​@Ventura There's nothing impressive about getting a poorly engineered car that breaks and is a waste of my time in mechanic visits. Only the shallow that are obsessed with "status" will buy a BMW because they themselves are like a BMW, impressive at first glance but a piece of plastic that breaks down

[@Electrodexify]

@@Ventuura A disposable sports car and yes i know the typical BMW drivers, they tend to be the most selfish and aggressive drivers on roads with stop lights not a race track. Also it doesn't have to be a Toyota, there's Lexus too. High quality cars that don't break

[@515ventures3]

I would still buy an inline 6 X5 even after this video. Towing capacity is almost 6,000-7,000 pounds, depending on the year. And they have no rust in the winter. And I need infrared to detect deer on the roadway. Long live the X5 SUV! Do what makes you happy.

[@mmuller2402]

Scotty klickbaity is comparing 1990 japanese deathtrap light little gasoline with modern overcomplicated cars... look what KiA asks for cars in Germany and compare it to vw or mercedes...7years warranty 😮 High emissions standard kills cars before high milage 😮 Scotty should review Hondas hybrids from 2022 to now, civic in europe spec.. yeah sure that is not lasting in any way 😮

[@SirBrucie]

I will say I hate bmws but the X5 is shockingly good. Everyone I know who owned one had no issues, one guy is STILL driving his.

[@aidan1585]

@@mmuller2402true. New Hondas are pure junk. Terrible electrical issues. The latest BMWs are turning out to be nearly as bulletproof as the old inline 6 ones from 25 years ago… I had them. Amazing vehicles

[@aidan1585]

@@SirBrucieI’ve had no issues in 10 years 75k miles, first owner. X5 xDrive25d 2.0 twin turbo 231hp and over 350 ft-lbs of torque, amazing truck, drives so well, super economical (over 45mpg). Served me well, it has never given me any trouble. Even with the optional air suspension

[@AlDo-l5x]

Me too. I have a bimmer just for a couple years, and a friend of mine has his for 10 years, and we have to problem at all. I’m thinking of getting another BMW for my daughter who’s attending college. This video will not change my mind.

[@stevennevins6643]

My BMW Z-4 was manufactured in Feb. 2003. Its spent it’s entire life in south Texas and the California Central Valley. The AC still blows cold and I’ve never had refrigerant added.

[@АдронныйКоллайдер-ы5е]

I own third bmw and for about 10 years never had ac problems and never had any engine problem and never had suspension problems

[@miguelontiveros3626]

"BMW stands for: Bring My Wallet!" 😅😅😅 Scotty, you're killing me!

[@mrdfw666]

Or break my windows

[@stonedasameteor3338]

@@mrdfw666or break my wallet lol

[@JPillay6684]

I really feel the pain bwm mechanics have to go through explaining why that piece of plastic is worth more than gold.

[@svein-haraldribland8559]

And Nobody have these issues in Europe. Americans are either very poor, or they don’t know to maintenance.

[@Electrodexify]

​@@svein-haraldribland8559 Japanese cars don't have these problems. Euro trash just like American cars are made to break down.

[@michael8999]

@@svein-haraldribland8559 what preventive maintenance do you perform to prevent an ac condenser from blowing up after 40k miles?

[@samsoper3507]

@@svein-haraldribland8559 nobody in europe's bmw ever broke down before ?💀💀

[@OOICU812]

Are European BMWs built better than the ones sold in the USA?

[@keithmccarty4338]

I bought an X5 with the inline 6 and the M Sport package. MSRP in 2016 was $75,000. Picked it up CPO after a lease with only 17,455 miles on her. My wife loves it and she's not even into cars. The engine and trans are silky smooth. That said, I have a great independent BMW (Bimmers R Us) shop who are a lot like Scotty. It's ok to be high maintenance if you're high performance. LOL

[@theometzger2348]

You in St Louis? I'm in Warrenton. Thinking about buying a BMW. Also considering Lexus GX 460 and Explorer ST.

[@castlemagic4746]

Scotty is an American treasure.

[@michael.pastorcic88pastorc43]

Scotty is also a Canadian treasure ❤

[@stevekitt52]

A World treasure.

[@davidsherrick898]

The Ultimate Breaking machine! As an owner of multiple European cars.. Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Alfa Romeo.. my mom has a Toyota Matrix that outlasted all of them... plus it's only got just over 100k!! As I'm waiting on my BMW to get repaired from the shop.. but .. BUT life is too short to drive a boring car.

[@emcdowell2884]

A world for that matter. Thank you.

[@RevitupPhil]

A few years back a old boss had her mirrors stolen off her X5. The mirrors were $3500 each. The sum of the parts worth more than the car in Germany.

[@kjhnsn7296]

I guess thats why they were stolen...🤔

[@milkcollins4764]

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha when are people going to wake up!?!?!?

[@watchfuleye5193]

I know the feeling.. I had a' 2004 Mercedes Benz CL 600, The passenger mirror cost 2,400.00 Dollars... Freaking crappy expensive plastic piece...

[@dzonikg]

Guess he dont know to use aliexpress,if you buy directly for BMW yes it will be crazy money

[@Johnnathun]

@@RevitupPhil I once was adverse towards used parts, but after stories like this (and a few bad experiences) I’ve changed. There’s a reason junk yards are full of bits and pieces for much cheaper.

[@floridaoutdooradventures8981]

Some people buy the US built BMWs because they think it will be cheaper to maintain. That is simply not true. These are very complicated cars that can easily breakdown and it will cost you a fortune to get it fixed!!! As Scotty said it so well:Bring My Wallet (BMW). That was perfect!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@DE-ok4ld]

A good friend of mine was a BMW dealer ( at the time) and he loved these thing cause THEY always COME BACK! He stated they always get to drop a bunch of cash repairing them!

[@billolsen4360]

Cha-CHING!

[@dandahensley8561]

People taking them back to BMW is why the costs are so high. Brand new replacement compressor is less than $200 bucks. Have a local shop install and charge and it’s no more expensive than a Toyota Camry. I’ve owned everything with wheels and our BMW has been as good as anything.

[@Mrmajellan123]

You've owned everything with wheels? That statement alone makes you incredulous

[@dandahensley8561]

@@Mrmajellan123First that’s an improper use of the word incredulous. Second, your inability to recognize a facetious statement disqualifies your retort. 😊

[@Mrmajellan123]

@@dandahensley8561 shut up

[@champy1210]

@@Mrmajellan123*Incredible. _Incredulous,_ on the other hand, refers to one’s unwillingness or inability to believe something-not one’s lack of credibility.

[@wonderwalls3565]

You have owned everything with wheels? I have owned only 6 cars and BMW was the most unrelaible, hard and expensive to fix. I had to kept my old Elantra from selling because I realized the BMW can refuse to drive any morning.

[@richardsingh6804]

Nice and true video, I had 3 BMW’s and all had issues at low miles. Finally learned my lesson and went with Lexus

[@yomansam4689]

I've also had 3, still have 2 of those, all been a dream to own. Sounds like a you problem

[@CalvinTennessee]

you went from a bmw to a loaded toyota? LOL

[@marniionmee2140]

😂😂😂😂 finally learned your lesson and went with Lexus. Sorry soul.

[@FJB-MAGA]

It took you 3 BMW to learn your lesson? Slow learner, I guess, but still better than all those losers still pretending taking out a loan to fix your car is sexy.

[@tonyisme4934]

I'm happy with my 20 yr old rust free Lexus Rx330 from Japan. 235k mi. Just re-booted my cv axles. Got one axle from a donor rx350 for $70. Its all good now!!!! No leaks. I don't let ANY mechanic touch it. I maintain myself happily

[@mattX5]

If you aren’t keeping these past 100,000 miles or so, they’re amazing vehicles. I had my 2016 X5 since new; traded it in a month ago with 87,000 miles on it and not a single significant issue my entire ownership. And 7 years later, it still drove like it did brand new.

[@lonestarroman6614]

Was it a 35i?

[@Ashley_van_Schooneveld]

I had the same experience with my X5 xDrive35i. I replaced a water pump, thermostat and valve cover gasket in over 110k miles which is typical maintenance on a BMW, nothing crazy.

[@mattX5]

@@lonestarroman6614 yes, N55. Great engine. Traded it in for a fully loaded 2023 X5 40i M sport.

[@mattX5]

@@Ashley_van_Schooneveld that’s great. Do you still have your X5? I traded mine in for a 2023 X5 40i M sport with almost every single option. Bought it CPO at 8 months old for $20k less than sticker. I love it.

[@someyoungguyjohnson7239]

Did you get your man card back after selling it?

[@handydandy777]

My 2012 bmw x5 35d with 162 miles , the best car i have ever driven still runs as new with minimum repairs done so far . Regular oil changes and filters and use only premium diesel .

[@710flowerhorns6]

BMWs are definitely a love & hate relationship. My first was a new 2012 528i and to date I’ve spent approximately 12k in repairs. It now has 130k miles on it. Still drives like the day I bought it. My recent is a 2023 X5. I test drove various makes before I purchased it, but return to BMW. IMO nothing compared, they got me again!

[@bekabeka71]

They’re shyte, Amg airlines is the best 💪🏼 the king of vehicles

[@ranjanaluwihare1511]

BMW “ Bring my Wallet!” Love Scotty he’s the real deal! 🙏🏽🌹

[@claudiacanales2662]

Right 😂 I had not heard this one!

[@theshield1613]

Break my wallet

[@TheShelton78]

I live in Europe, I had 6 bmw (530d e39, 530i e39, 330ci e46, 328i e36, 430i, 530d F10), I just had problems with the 530d e39 coz it was very high mileage and tuned pretty badly, all the others were great cars, never had any major problems with it, regular maintenance.. Very reliable for me

[@WillieFungo]

What is "Europe"? Why is it so hard for you guys to name a specific country?

[@DustyPearl-13]

@@WillieFungo Well said!

[@MiLo-li5lx]

I had one of these for 140k miles. Never had a Problem. It was a perfect family car. Since my wife was the one driving it I didn’t want her to have to change a flat tire. I just went with run flat. I once scanned my car. Everything was working fine. I got 80 codes. They were like: rear seat heating defect (mine had no rear seat heating) and so one. Just ignore them. If the car gives you a significant code on the I drive display, then deal with it. Still miss my x5. 😢

[@alcatraz0198]

videos like this make you feel better for owning a cheaper and more reliable car 😊

[@nurburgringkid]

go for camry or accord. you will have peace of mind

[@isnowyazn]

@@nurburgringkidDepends, there’s a few problematic generations (years, models, etc.). But for the most part, modern Honda’s are mostly reliable, if anything.

[@k9m42]

​@@isnowyaznHonda is junk.

[@WayToManyAssassins]

​@ismawan1980 Jeez how boring is that.

[@thanosianthemadtitanic]

​@WayToManyAssassins "boring" is the first step to bad decisions. I myself prefer the peace and quiet and don't need to be entertained. You should practice it.

[@jeff8846]

Gotta love the look on Scotty's face when someone buys a BMW.

[@rnt45t1]

"oh god damnit, not again!"

[@GardenerEarthGuy]

They were the first to need a dealer key to turn off the oil change light!

[@Zebra_3]

Scotty's ex-grandson bought a BMW. 💸

[@bimmer4755]

@@GardenerEarthGuy you don’t need a dealer key to reset a Bmw oil service light. It takes 30 seconds.

[@GardenerEarthGuy]

@@bimmer4755 you did in the late 80s and early 90s.... They were the first to charge to reset the oil change light.

[@rodrigomeca]

funny fact: The compressor on this X5 engine (N55) is made by Denso (Toyota)

[@fidelcatsro6948]

wow didnt know this!

[@larrygreenwood6923]

Probally to bmw's Specs!

[@dedan2]

And it costs 150 usd. Scotty is exaggerating

[@TIJoe-te9qu]

Wonder why Denso compressor for a Japanese car is $ 300?

[@WayToManyAssassins]

Right? Like he's saying it's a bmw specific problem

[@nellybutton]

for it to lose 50 THOUSAND in 40k miles in insane.. wow

[@Osamabeenleanin210]

Just goes to show you these cars aren't worth their sticker price. Just gives people with money something to spend it on...endlessly and carelessly

[@icushfu732]

⁠@@Osamabeenleanin210most cant even afford them, they can just live with a monthly car payment for 7 years to look cool

[@AccountantByDay553]

1 thousand dollars in depreciation per tank of gas - approximately. CraYy lol

[@awnik99]

Haters gonna hate i guess. I've owned a lot of both new and older BMWs and NEVER had ANY problem with any of them. Theese cars are high quality and have all theese bells and whistles because they are premium cars. BMWs, Audis, MB etc and not made for poor people to own. Poor people should own KIAs and Dacias

[@debluetailfly]

I can remember when BMW was good. I sure am getting old, 'cause that was a Loooooong time ago! When trying to repair a ribbon cable on a printer/scanner, nearly all the videos I found dealt with BMW ribbon cables.

[@rootstriker1618]

There back to being good again there b58 and s58 motors are great!

[@HBLW1975]

Been driving BMW for 30 years. No major problems. Love 'em.

[@jjd2065]

We've had our F15 X5 v6 for 5 years besides regular oil changes...ZERO issues!!

[@howardolson9426]

Haven't watched the video yet but saw it was an X5. Been there, done that. Constantly was buying parts for that thing. Thank God I can pull my own wrenches or it would have bankrupt me! Only good thing about it is it will hone your mechanic skills! lol.

[@hobojon44]

The Renault is up there with it.

[@robhughes8516]

Sounds like you got a lemon, I’ve got one and have had zero issues at 135k

[@brendanlittle2703]

@@robhughes8516 what year is your x5?

[@urtwodadz397]

I'm gonna bet it had an N63 v8... brutal for reliability

[@pauli6043]

Scotty's German accent = priceless! May be better than Hogan's Heroes!

[@truth6242]

Nick, my Russian friend is a BMW mechanic,, honest, honest guy. He steered me clear of making MANY mistakes on BMWs I thought about buying.

[@velizarmilutinovic2947]

@@japanwatchconnection He died in his Chevy Spark, he can’t explain anymore 😂

[@madhanaekanayake2187]

He also may have told you to avoid Mercedes cars as well! Ovverrated rubbish

[@madhanaekanayake2187]

​@@velizarmilutinovic2947same with Mercedes. Ovverrated junk

[@simbayoung4757]

$3,100 for a f$&kn compressor? I’m certainly not buying one. You the best Scotty

[@fidelcatsro6948]

German technology!

[@kodiLove92]

the part is under $400 and I doubt a mechanic will charge you 7 times that smh

[@2087erick]

Love scotty but when it comes to bmw he is biased i don't believe that price either

[@haitibwoi6122]

It was for all AC components not just compressor but that still alot

[@larryc1616]

I paid $3600 for a refurbished a/c compressor for my e320 Mercedes. Total rip!

[@rembo183]

I just purchased a new X3 and it’s really fantastic. Refined quality and luxury driving experience. About repairs, it’s got the 4 year bumper to bumper warranty which can be extended to about 150k miles for about $3k. It’s also comes with free maintenance for 3 years too. Basically there no pit of pocket expense u til you’re out of warranty. Most cars that have problems these days are very expensive to repair or fix after the warranty. Even the Japanese and Korean SUV types are expensive and if loaded luxury models. So the bottom line is you simply trade or sell after 4 years OR get an extended warranty if you love it. If this don’t like the expense then get a lower price easier to maintain model. Meanwhile it s nice to have options.

[@timtapscott8737]

A new one is fine. It’s the used ones.

[@lacino4520]

True everything he said, only forgot mention bmw driving experience is worth every penny, not boring Toyota 😅

[@kennethderrickson8840]

Had a 2007 Saab 9-3 4 door. What a fun great car. Drove until 2018 dealer maintained. No major problems. Only blew a head light bulb often. Easy change out myself. Thought about getting BMW many times, but plastic components scared me off. Finally just got a Honda. Thanks Scotty for the heads up.😊

[@harmonicres]

still drive an 03 SAAB Ill got the grave with it. Easy to do maintenance, part available. European quality with semi Japanese reliability(it aint a Toyo!).Owned German cars unreliable expensive and overly complicated status cars.

[@supersurfer1]

BMW are great cars. You missing out on a great ride. Scotty just needs to pick on a well known brand to push good videos.

[@Clarity520]

To be fair the newer BMWs are much better built. The Hondas however, with all that markups, idk.

[@sw2599]

Drive an 08 as a daily I’ve not paid one penny in repairs since I bought it last summer they are quite quick too

[@tracylindsey4199]

I loved my Saab! I wish they brought them back!!!!!

[@keithh3099]

I had run flat tires, they actually saved me. All the flats I had , it was convenient. But Your exactly correct ! They do suck big time. Rides real rough! I could have save the money and had a better ride but I was scared I would be stranded with no spare

[@williamsomerville6455]

We bought a 2015 BMW 335 xi new. The only repair we had was to replace a headlight (450.00) Ouch ! This is the best auto I have ever. I worked for FOMOCO 18 years as an engineer. While there I went through a lot of cars. The second best car I had was a 1990 Mustang LX 5 liter V8 with a 5 speed manual transmission. By the way the BMW is much faster than the Mustang. I replaced the run flat tires with 235/ 45/18 Michelin all season tires The new tires softened the ride and reduced the road noise. I change the engine oil every 3000 miles and burn Shell premium fuel.

[@delw1138]

Had a car that came with run flats, changed them to regular and they did ride and handle better, the only problem was it did not come with a spare tire or room for one.

[@mikefoehr235]

Spare tires are so over rated

[@chris76-01]

There's always room but it might take up extra space inside.

[@Richie-C]

I agree but Pirelli P7 runflats are super, other makes are rubbish, I have tried them all

[@plantfeeder6677]

A can of Fix-a-Flat and a small air compressor that plugs into your cig lighter.

[@dfweurocars]

@@plantfeeder6677 assuming there's not a gigantic hole in the sidewall lmao i'd rather not take my chances and get stranded

[@auvomesilampi6325]

But where can one find a decent ’94 Celica today? My BMW is 15 years old and I’ve never had any issues with it. I’ve changed the filters and oil on time.

[@cormaro13]

Still trash 😆

[@HornetVF103]

I know you like trashing BMW but my 2015 X5 has 128,000 miles and I have only ever changed the oil every 7000 and I changed the transmission fluid at 110,000. I have never even changed the brakes. They are getting close. My experience has been great but I take care of the fluids!!

[@justjoeitable]

Same here 2015 m sport 141k

[@Craig.64]

Have a 2015 F25 LCI X3 3.0d M-Sport. Brilliant car, other than usual maintenance (Oil/filter change every 10,000km / just did 4x pads/rotors/fluid at 80,000km) which I do all myself never had a thing go wrong with it....., could I just be lucky Scotty?

[@munecaeburro]

It is horrible. Mine had problems with the radiator, the AC, leaks everywhere. And the worst part is that it doesn’t matter how well maintained this thing is, it is designed to fail

[@munecaeburro]

​@japanwatchconnection llego el propio kremonda

[@mrc79]

What year

[@gerlor9425]

That maroon toyota sienna in the background will be worth more in 1 year.

[@stevecariggillio4139]

Love my manual E90s. Just learn to work on them and it isn't bad at all.

[@michaskiba7784]

😅

[@NileshR12]

My family has a 2015 X5 that we got back in 2019 with a little over 17,000 miles, & now it has a little over 60k miles & it's been problem-free so far mechanically. Granted we had purchased an extended warranty on it but I think that's already expired & so far it's still running smoothly. We have the sDrive35i which means it has RWD & the standard 3.0L turbo straight-6

[@hillbillyflipper3843]

Moral or scottys story. Dont buy a car you cant afford. Scotty is a very knowledgeable fella, a great guy and makes some decent content. This video is good for 90% of the people that want a reliable, boring whip that will last 300,000 miles. Personally i would buy the Beemer every time over a toyota. That is just my preference. I am a poor old hillbilly that can do nearly all my own repairs. Life is to short to drive the same boring car for 300,000 miles, dear Gawd!!! Give me a german car good for 50-60,000 and trade it in for a new one!! I will drive it like i stole it and have a blast doing it. Depreciation? sure, who cares? I dont!!!

[@ozymandias7940]

Problematic X5's must be an American thing. I bought an X5 30d in 2016 and it's now done 85,000km. It's my daily driver with the occasional country road trip and regular maintenance items aside, not a single mechanical thing has failed on it. The only part that broke was the latch on the glove compartment. I bought a new one on ebay for $40. Only my opinion, but as with any vehicle, if you drive them with care and don't beat up on them too much, they will last a long time. If you hammer the hell out of them, throw them around corners and basically drive it like you just stole it, then yeah, things are gonna break. Oh, by the way, they are not German built. They come from Greer, SC. 🤣

[@Nidhoggrr]

My dad got a 2006 of this and it was an absolute money pit, costing him more than he paid for it......... So after wasting his money for years he sold it...... And friggin bought a newer one..... >< The best part is he doesn't even transport people or carry anything in it so there was no reason for him to get an SUV.

[@rjmari]

That describes a large chunk of Americans. There's no (functional) reason to have this many trucks and SUVs on the road.

[@WayToManyAssassins]

Newer bmws are certainly more dependable than the older ones.

[@zerovertigo3199]

I absolutely love the way Scotty talks in German. 😅👍

[@fidelcatsro6948]

zhank youtz!

[@jesusbarajas4840]

😆😆

[@g5alive795]

He kills me with that impression too.😲😲😲

[@pete540Z]

Love my fully loaded 2017 440i and my 2001 M5. VERY dependable cars. If you like a nice DRIVING experience and want a vehicle that will reward you with impeccable driving feel, it's difficult to go wrong with a BMW. Sure, they are expensive to maintain, but if they were all crap, they'd be out of business.

[@miken1460]

I totally agree. I have owned many cars in my day and the two BMW's I have owned were no more trouble than either the Toyota or Honda I owned. If you look at the most recent data, and arn't stuck in the 90's, then you will learn that the average toyota repair is as expensive as a BMW or Mercedes.

[@Chris-nr5iu]

I absolutely love my 2015 335i M Performance edition. I don't care how many people want to bash the brand, half the time they cant afford to drive one anyways.. They are incredible vehicles and deserve impeccable maintenance. If you maintain them they will treat you well!

[@bennybeeeee]

Hondas are s#!t right now. New b48/b58 models are in the top 3 for sure

[@BruceTheSillyGoose]

no, they stay in business due to the masses of millionaires out there who are willing to pay through the nose for the german car experience.

[@OregonDARRYL]

Good advice. Make sure you can get cheap parts down the road for your vehicle. That means buy fairly popular, inexpensive vehicles.

[@larrygreenwood6923]

Got an older corollla. Toyota's parts prices are through the roof also but not as bad as BMW.

[@OregonDARRYL]

@@larrygreenwood6923 I just bought a 2021 RAV4 new and I'm hoping I won't need parts for a long time, as I drive it fairly gently. I really like those old corollas and coronas.

[@miguelontiveros3626]

Scotty is a mountain of knowledge and such a warm a tender soul. Blessings

[@cchu7053]

My daughter bought a new 2007 BMW X5 and was always borrowing our spare car when her X5 was in the shop. Most of her car has been replaced with parts and she refused to sell it to her friend because she didn't want to lose her friend.

[@cchu7053]

@@harveyhankerson8359 She gave up that BMW with about 60K and replaced it with an Acura that's been trouble free. My 2007 Highlander has 150K and the only problem I had was my catalytic converter was stolen. My other daughter put 275K on her Toyota with no issues until her mechanic said to get rid of it while everything still worked.

[@cchu7053]

@@harveyhankerson8359 My daughter and her husband each had trouble-free BMW sedans so they were BMW loyalists before the X5. My neighbor had an X3 with no problems and just replaced it with an EV.

[@ricgunn1439]

Well Scotty has told us. But looks so cool.🤣🤣🤣👽

[@akosiryan9761]

I just bought a 100k x3M competition and will get rid of it at 40k miles. When I do that I'll probably have 15k in negative equity but I really don't give a crap. You only love once and driving a high performance car eliminates my stress.

[@jonnyjo]

In Scotty I trust.

[@blueplasma5589]

At first I thought you were a hammer mechanic, you are within REASON! Thank,s for sharing all your years of skills! Our ,98 Z3, I had to make a panic stop on the freeway. just useing the Abs blew it,s computer! Had the car for 13 yrs. Interior plastic crumbled in Tucson heat. What a beautiful Car

[@MrKrisProdigy]

Had 2015 bmw 740 drove it 180k with zero repeat zero issues ever...

[@aslksdjqwo]

Had a 2006 v8,reliable car, no problems FOR 15 YEARS.

[@jdude6967]

Was it the 4.8si ?

[@MrJoe81]

My 2012 x5 i35d, 150,000 miles still running great.

[@blam9360]

I love how KZbin makes it easy for people like to make a channel about your passion, and other people passionate about the same thing can tune in. 😄😊

[@marromorrison]

Another classic roast session 😂😂😂😂

[@TheRidersChoice]

Idk, I love my 228i with 150k miles on it. Expensive maintenance but nothing ever that has left me stranded or with a repair bill out of left field. I mean, I kinda account for about $3-4k of maintenance a year and I can afford it: I never owned anything else so is $3k really absurd to other people?? Life is too short to drive a boring car so I’m fine paying more to not drive a NPC car like a Toyota. GR Corolla and the bmw they sell are cool though

[@yano4473]

Man I would be so honored to have scotty walk around my 84 celica like this once it's restored

[@billnye5183]

One thing I can say about German vehicles is the build quality from Germany is 10X better than build quality in America or Mexico……

[@kenbaskin803]

It's not true

[@cirorubens]

Better cars on paper but in real life they make them drive beautifuly but brake down so they can make money

[@Ahm.nae-fou]

The X5 is built in the USA.

[@ianmowbray3284]

I have a x3 35d 2017 42.000 miles and it’s a great car.but I do all the servicing myself. Had it for about one year and have had no problems at all.

[@OnwardOverland]

I got the 2015 sdrive28i at 110k miles. Replaced my alternator, serpentine belt, couple hoses, other than that it’s OG and runs amazing. I’ve owned it for 5 years. Wish I had one with as low miles as you. F25 are my favorite x3 by far

[@earleighheights2432]

Couple of things...do your research before purchasing any German made vehicle. Some are notorious for having issues... Others are known for great reliability. If your budget needs a personal assistant, best to lean towards Honda... Toyota market. I own 4 BM's from 06 to 23...spent a respectable amount of money keeping them running at optimal performance...zero regrets and BMW for life.

[@Randze]

Whats your opinion on the 2015 535i 3.0l i6

[@earleighheights2432]

@Randze From what I've read, it has a solid drive train and of course, with proper maintenance, it is said to be pretty reliable.

[@sneakyquick]

I have had bmws in the past and they were pretty good overall and fun to drive.

[@cigarsgunsanddiesel8032]

There's Jonny the car ninja out there, he seems pretty honest on his YT channel!

[@michaelaus7346]

Everyone wants to be honest? lol

[@aidan1585]

Never had a single issue with my diesel 25d… 10 years old, 75 k miles (it’s quite low mileage but still). Very solid car. Way better than any American junk. Owned since it was brand new

[@dongsoo9248]

Current gen X5 was in the Cunsumer Reports top reliable car list. What made such a drastic change? Or is it just current gen X5s are too young to show their badness?

[@jimthompson717]

I had an 2016 X5, it had the free maintenance package. Not a single issue for 5 years of ownership.

[@brianneveu6953]

Love Scotty and his honest reviews of cars that cross his path. I guess owning my bmw 5 series with 224k miles and having no real issues makes me very lucky. Great car to drive.

[@cliven1448]

Me too!!! Though i recently found out I need a new valve cover. But engine, transmission and ride quality - smoothest ever.

[@Yo-gm3le]

You’re not lucky, this normal for anyone who’s competent. It just shows you’re actually responsible

[@markhammer9975]

I love my BMW so much I don't give a s*** with Scotty thinks. His constant bad-mouthing a BMW is has surely sold a bunch of them. They drive better than any other car in its price range.

[@skalomax]

I'm surprised Scotty didn't bring up the turbo.

[@joneshgw6378]

I have a 2009 650i with N62B48 engine, changed the valve seals and some sensors, IVM, MAF, Generator Module. Car drives nicely. Got an independet shop who is focused on this specifix engine.

[@ln5747]

B58 is fantastic. Most BMW diesels are also robust. As are their ZF torue converter gearboxes.

[@gabtheone]

I think this one is the N55

[@thehonestdoctor3590]

B58 is amazing

[@haitibwoi6122]

I wanted to give a 540 a chance I’m scared off n54/n55

[@gabtheone]

@@haitibwoi6122 the N55 is a solid engine compared to the N54. (Later revision, 2016-2018)

[@OilBaron100]

I own an E53 X5 and I do my own mechanical work on it. I love my X5! Great car to drive.

[@TRDOffRoad2020]

I'm impressed...not even a check engine light staring you in the face 👏

[@BaldyBriand]

I was in an x5 today 2022 ….. surprised by the lack of leg room…. But it could move !!

[@zkppy]

My x5 has 150k and still going strong .... valve cover gasket and a hose that has been my only maintenance.... our two lexus are simply boring.

[@aussie8114]

All cars can have issues and all car spare parts are expensive. To replace the 4 alloy wheels on my CX5 is $5,600. Wheels only no tyres.

[@papoopa5800]

Every time i consider getting BMW (my dream car since years) and then I watch scotty’s BMW videos, I forget my childhood dream so fast. 😂😂

[@sammyg805]

😂😂😂. I watch him for the fun of it and he’s entertaining … that said , Iv always had BMWs .. I’m on my third . Bmw x5 f15 M sport . Yearly serviced and maintained no issues whatsoever but then again I’m from UK . We don’t get lemons like Americans get

[@bullrunready]

I really believe most of the poeple in these comments that knock others for driving a bmw OR hating on bmw are probably those that cant afford one AND know they will never be in a position to even think of buying one. Watch Scotty to feel better.

[@damonmatlock5148]

Wish more people were honest like you Scotty.

[@michaelzimmermann7718]

Been driving used BMW'S for years and i love them , handles like no other vehicles.

[@ren2704]

I bought my BMW X2 for 20.000€ less than the purchase price and it had only 16.000km. Fortunately over here BMW is one of the most common brands so you get mechanics everywhere that know how to maintain them.

[@svein-haraldribland8559]

And Nobody have these issues in Europe. Americans are either very poor, or they don’t know to maintenance.

[@marc-antoine9677]

Japanese and American car dominated the market and are built different from their european counterparts. BMW are considered luxury cars in North America.

[@ricgunn1439]

​@@marc-antoine9677 Luxury to maintain 🤣👽

[@F85M]

@@svein-haraldribland8559 we have crappy roads and different terrains per state. The amount of distance Americans drive vs. Europeans. Is not even comparable. Wear and tear in the US is high compared to you guys.

[@F85M]

@japanwatchconnectionIt is. On a daily use case. Work-Errands-School-Dine-Home. Rinse, Repeat. Our distances is far greater due to size. I’m on point especially with our roads. It’s crappier.

[@meastwood274]

Scotty you the man. Now fellow humans. He is on here to get clicks and time. Those engines were fabulous. Furthermore. Any car you own you can work on through KZbin. Or get your checkbooks out. Very simple.

[@topquark6919]

Love this guy. Never tire of watching his videos. Best wishes from the UK.

[@Ellis_B]

Basking in the fact we don't own BMWs

[@topquark6919]

@@Ellis_B Same here.

[@rramirez115]

I have a 2015 X5 no problems so far, I give the maintenance by the book, also I do all the repairs myself and buy all the parts OEM for a fraction of what the dealership sells them. So far..!! Everything 👍🏼

[@Tippinswervin]

How do you get cheap parts?

[@Tippinswervin]

Also what constitutes as regular maintenance?

[@rramirez115]

@@Tippinswervin FCP Euro, retailer OEM European car parts sales.

[@marniionmee2140]

BMW is great if you know how to work on your own car lol. If your the type to take it to the shop for work and maintenance then yeah bad choice unless you have money. Amazing performance and experience. Dont hate on these cars man.

[@Wisdom7I]

BMW X5 is the highest rated Luxury SUV by Consumer Reports.

[@DeonPretorius-f9g]

Most overrated.

[@2driverpls652]

Had one as a rental and it was very fun to drive.

[@braveheart1275]

As a previous BMW owner i attest to this. Imagine your adaptive headlight module is not working and or the whole headlight unit is not working replacing those pair of headlights will cost you a pre owned corolla … im not kidding. The parts for these cars sometimes is more than the value of the car 😂😂😂

[@davoid96]

They look nice… and that’s pretty much it. Nothing like the BMWs from the 80s and 90s.

[@Azzyboi]

I actually searched x5 because I saw a video that put it in the top 10 most reliable luxury videos, in fact this car was one of the highest rated even on different websites. Interesting, I was expecting higher priced issues. But apparently the B58 straight 6 or even turbo in these x5's is one of the best engines they've made.