The Only BMW I’d Buy

BMW Won't Tell You This, DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. BMW car review. Are BMW 3 series, 5 series and 7 series any good? The best BMWs and new BMW problems. Should I buy a BMW. Buying a new BMW. Buying a used BMW. Is BMW the best luxury car? Is BMW reliable? The truth about BMWs. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 51 years.
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[@reyvoi5413]

Howdy there, e30 best made E21 and E34 "8series"

[@alanbstard4]

2002 BMW was the fastest point to point car in the world in it's day

[@suninrobrobinsun3039]

Can you do mercedes next?? We need mercedes benz from your point of view SCOTTY🙏🏾👌🏾 I BOUGHT A 2012 E63 AMG.. WHATS YOUR THOUGHTS??

[@MateusTNT2012]

What do you thing about the ford focus Scotty?

[@theshield1613]

BMW- break my wallet

[@Ramos2905]

If Scotty wasn’t a mechanic, he’d be an orchestra conductor.

[@robertoladipo5672]

Scott, what do you think of the 2016 hyandai genesis?

[@jefftheuri8895]

Spot on😂😂

[@mking8242]

Lol he shpuld like this comment lol best ever and nonoffensive

[@Ramos2905]

Normandie Viking haha, that too!

[@garalddorasamy490]

😁😂😂😂

[@repetitivemotion]

Scotty “the best BMW made is the 1994 Celica...”

[@ahmedjabbar7467]

Underated comment

[@Djsatile]

Lmao

[@ubeBrettu]

I wouldnt drive that celica across the street...If thats all he can afford, he is farming in the wrong fields...

[@monkeyslap]

Omg, my uncle had one. It was such a piece of crap too!

[@repetitivemotion]

stimul8 the Celica?

[@egirlsareruiningmylife]

I love how there's fire and revving going on in the intro but this guy won't rest until everyone drives a 1.6 camry

[@raven4k998]

hey a camry can rev up it's engine to dude so it works

[@kruiseorbruise]

Too bad you don’t know what the 1zz can do 🤣🤣🤣Toyota Camry/ Toyota Mr2 engine

[@aidanchalmers962]

​@@kruiseorbruise2zz as well

[@timjones306]

I would love to see this guy dancing at a wedding

[@Elliot_Vulpe]

I got your print 😂😂😂😂😂

[@tonykari5124]

HAHAHAAAA

[@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040]

When he doesnt direct traffic when traffic lights are not working...

[@ZionRV]

This is so hilarious

[@hannita5105]

Maybe he’s symphony music teacher

[@lemonflavorclorox7389]

Which is the most worn part on Scottys 94 celica? The engine hood hinges. Scotty drives the car just 500 miles a year but opens and closes the hood everyday for youtube videos 🤣

[@andymartinez1426]

Dixie Normous lol 😂

[@IamJay02]

@Dixie Normous bruh he never drives it lol

[@chriskonte1909]

@@IamJay02 why should he ? Hew got a Matrix. This way he can say. "My Celica is a good girl she has still original transmission and engine... xD

[@davidthompson6834]

Harsh tank 1 subriber

[@Big.W.]

Harsh Tank The hood hinges are still like brand new because the hood always just stays open

[@geogofficial9047]

Scotty we already know that the only Bmw you would buy will be the Toyota Supra

[@rayromano1446]

🤣😂

[@weidongng6895]

Nah too much electronics for the new one...

[@Momosun2018]

Brutal.

[@redline9579]

STRAIGHT 6 THEY NEED to bring back WHAT worked...

[@andreToliveira]

Now the Supra is BMW 😂😂😂

[@bmwchannel7209]

As BMW specialist... I will tell you unequivocally, that the v12 850Ci is insane to recommend anyone to buy. Good luck maintaining the car and finding parts.

[@joshuaelkins4889]

Couldnt agree more, 2 inline engines that share a crank with zero repair info

[@toemas8]

I heard the 840 is more reliable and cheaper to maintain… is that correct?

[@tochukwugaimboyufondu4336]

What do you think about the x6 2014. I'm thinking about getting it but everyone says don't buy cause it gives problems

[@bmwchannel7209]

@@tochukwugaimboyufondu4336 so long as you don’t get the x6 50i you should be ok.

[@bmwchannel7209]

@@toemas8 it’s still very old and parts will be hard to find.

[@lawrencesimmons5093]

I had a 6cyl 2.3 ltr 3 series. Very fast and smooth. A core plug blew once and then a fuel pump relay failed but hey, it was a solid car and felt so stable even at 120mph.

[@mirkomarjanovic3234]

That's 2.5 liters, factory marked as 323i. There is no 2.3 liter engine.

[@anthonychavez4554]

Why'd you go and put an e46 m3 in me thumb nail but didn't even talk about it

[@hardhitt3r410]

THAAAAANK YOU!!!!

[@ptlpszt1]

It was the only reason why i clicked. Shady scotty

[@Troymatti]

Yup , I was like finally he mentioned My car ,lol

[@francoisfranceschini7947]

Joseph Wong just random blabing, sprinkled with some 70’s customer stories.

[@takeahike2993]

Because they suck...

[@Steveindajeep]

"I had a customer once"....didnt they come back? hahaha

[@DiaperSNiFFER]

Haha

[@thnktank1]

Problem solved?

[@Yelzabub]

cooldaddyslick r/whoosh

[@13Rajmund]

He fixed the customer's car and the customer didn't return cuz there was no need for it.

[@Letsrebuildfaithinhumanity]

They die off

[@JohnBarnwell888]

I had a BMW 2002 back in the 70's. We took the valve cover off and it made a popping sound from the release of the cylinder vacuum - it didn't even have a gasket! It didn't need one, as it was machined to exact tolerances; you just dripped some oil and torqued it down. Amazing car!

[@JoyjeetSingh]

Hi Scotty, love your videos man, not just for the information but also the passion which you bring towards automobiles. Can you please look into making a video on how to properly test a used car for noobs like myself? I've seen the one which shows paint analysis and electronics scan, but please if its not too much trouble, make one which shows how you properly analyze all necessary parts of a vehicle (engine, suspension etc), including how to properly test drive one? Again thanks a lot for taking the time to do all this Scotty, you the man

[@DougZbikowski]

If you're going to get a BMW, get one with a straight 6. It's what they're good at.

[@TranquilGaming25498]

What about their v8

[@mcgyverb1664]

aman deep if you love your money, stay far away from a bmw v8 N63 engine, oil guzzler, leaking Granny seals, and it’s always below oil level, and bmw doesn’t use any dipstick, it’s a complete disaster, those Germans are bipolar.

[@TranquilGaming25498]

@@mcgyverb1664 ok thanks for the advice man

[@jetstream454]

@@mcgyverb1664 Bipolar 😂 They make excellent cars and engines and sometimes make horrible cars and engines

[@mcgyverb1664]

Jamie Lange exactly the engineering, and technology will make any person seem bipolar on a bmw topic, they make Xseries vehicles right here in America, but you will see made in Germany written on it, and the vehicle has never been to Germany, but yet Homeland Securiity is rounding up undocumented immigrants isn’t that hypocritical.

[@mr.eurocarturboit2251]

Scotty: I'll never buy a BMW 1 week later Scotty: only BMW I'll buy

[@DR_socal]

They are slowly growing on him haha

[@shumushrif9204]

One year later: "why BMW is the Ultimate driving machine"

[@aaroncheok4316]

Shu Mushrif will never happen.

[@isaiasgonzalez1919]

Accurate he buys car he doesn’t recommend

[@fckSashka]

Once you drive a BMW, there’s no going back

[@CR-qu5jc]

I had a 2002 325xi that went to 276,000 miles. It could have kept going, I just thought I needed a change. Followed the maintenance schedule and had an honest BMW certified mechanic in town when things went wrong. Paid $39,000 for it out the door and 15 years later sold it for $4K. I miss that car. 😢

[@newcenturygoldllc9253]

My last two cars I've owned are BMW's, and both of them have been solid. My first one was a 2010 335i 2 door coupe with the M-sport package. I had it for over 3 years and sold it to get a 2014 550i with the M-sport package. Bought it at 36k miles and I still have it at 64k miles. I put stage 2 Dinan packages on both of them and have not had any problems with them at all. Powerful and fun!

[@wolfofwacker4578]

All issues will start happening around 100k miles. My 2005 330xi was a dream to drive when I first bought it in 2006 but my major mistake was keeping it way too long which cost me thousands and thousands in repairs.

[@thomasjefferson6080]

👍👍 most of it comes down to how the car was maintained. If you want to buy used it’s best to purchase a ‘slower’ once because the owners most likely took better care of it

[@martinsugochukwuifeniboh6503]

@@thomasjefferson6080 'slower one'? Can you please explain what you meant?

[@evanpeterson4795]

@@martinsugochukwuifeniboh6503 If it’s not as sporty/fast than there’s less of a chance the previous owner abused it

[@mikhaelshadow]

@@wolfofwacker4578 This is one of the dumbest statements regarding a car's reliability. There is no chance you can know how reliable a car is if it has under 60K miles. I had a 2011 corolla bought it brand new and put 400 000 km on it. I changed the front brakes, oil, and spark plugs once. Now put 300 000 km more on your BMW and then come and talk to me about its reliability. My brother's 2013 535i front axles, water pump gone, passenger door not locking, rear door making funny noises, all this at 140 000 km. Pure garbage compared to a Toyota.

[@JEgkt]

Scotty kilmer is currently suffering PTSD (Post Toyota Stress Disorder) will be back tomorow for regular programming.😂

[@itree4]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@basshead.]

Today Tomorrow Toyota

[@josecunsako31]

😂😂

[@nishhnishh1088]

😂

[@godzwrath]

🤣🤣🤣👍

[@lestanber]

those birds are probably chrysler fun boys trying to mess up your video

[@ZEROMT02]

hellboy fan*

[@slicaltimistic1]

😂😂😂😂

[@jrloyal2594]

🦅🐦🐥🐤GOT DAMN 😂😂😂😂

[@randyklein1974]

Well Scotty, Congrats on the 1 billion ‼️ I’m a shade tree mechanic who always checks you out before taking on a new repair task on my 2002 Expedition with 230000 miles on it. Thanks for helping it get to that mikeage‼️

[@lovelakland]

Good night Scotty. You are a blessing to the automotive industry and to consumers and technicians.

[@danield5760]

Scotty loves flexing his 5,000 scan tool 🤣😂 every video

[@scottykilmer]

someone has to

[@danield5760]

@@scottykilmer I need to save up and buy me one when Im working on cars

[@thisismagacountry1318]

Everytime he uses it in a video it's a tax deduction for depreciation.

[@cpsinc6052]

If I paid 5k for a scanner I would too. I'd wear it like a necklace around my neck in each video.

[@lowemichael03]

@carfaxts daily If he were to do that you might figure out he's high in most of these videos

[@KastaRules]

I always thought the E30 M3 to be one of the best looking cars ever made.

[@nightreapers3425]

KastaRules Hey, don’t forget the e36 m3 is the next best

[@sansde1ty]

Yes, E30 great looking car, E46 great car, E90/92............ absolute minefield second hand but a rare experience and an absolute must to own for the full BMW experience, cheap to buy and you never know the ugly dog could be the next appreciating classic.

[@adhecappo]

Same here

[@MyAlexWest]

e46 too!!!!!

[@sansde1ty]

alex west E46 M3 is already an appreciating classic, missed my chance on an E46 M3CS for £10k last year, by the time I had the cash together it had gone and there’s nothing under £18k now. Only thing holding back the E90/92 is the infotainment system, it’s easy to go classic with a classic dash/radio/cd system. Ugly and outdated screens are a hard sell, like a clash of tastes. I know this guy hates bimmers but for all their faults and quality control issues they are one of the best sports saloon/sedans on the market. I can jump into any BMW and instantly know what to expect, how to drive it and have now major adjustments to deal with. Put me in a Merc I’m lost, put me in an Audi I’d fall asleep.

[@dr.thunder4845]

I have two 2000 323i s and I love them. One manual 5 speed and one automatic. High mileage and running great.

[@armondgharibian1138]

I have too...is very good car

[@user-rp4je2gc2o]

@Blu Sol Celtic 323i has the m52b25 170hp engine and the 325i has the m54b25 192hp with electronic throttle. The m52b25 will also do around 192hp if you swap the intake of an m50b25 onto it because the stock one is restrictive

[@starkreviews7307]

Hi what’s the mileage at

[@dr.thunder4845]

@@starkreviews7307 my five speed manual is at 130,000. My automatic is at 220,000

[@HillJamie17]

Totally agree with Scotty, the E46 3 Series was one of the last good BMW’s made.

[@Edmund_Mallory_Hardgrove]

"The only BMW I'd buy is the Camry"

[@MKingDMV]

94 Celica

[@betj9269]

EMH....ha ha ha ha 7Stars⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good answer !!!!

[@emancebo13]

The only car Scotty would take to Mars is a damn camry...

[@berrbro8651]

mahahahaha

[@bmva8263]

Life is too short for that my friend

[@1962pjb]

Scott is the orchestrator conductor of the KZbin automotive channels. 😂

[@jtb1990419]

"This is my new composition. I call it 'Endless Money Pit'".

[@grahammcguinness9416]

Sure he's not from Australia, he looks like he's fending off flies

[@BigKWS]

I love the BMW engines in the old Fw 190s back in WWII. They were pretty reliable back in the day. But I also like the DB 601s and 605s in the 109. Daimler-Benz built some pretty good engines back then too.

[@michaeldejesus8631]

Scotty you’re a freaking awesome man, thank you for this video! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@americanflyer4126]

I have the last year of the last great BMW: 2005 E46 with a manual transmission. It's been trouble free for 2 years now. I'm holding on to it forever! It's true--they don't build them like they used to.

[@J0hnny8ravo]

Take good care of it, they don't make them anymore!

[@cynthiasarah4286]

Me too. I have one. It's a Collectors item. And no one knows how to drive my car. They come get me, Ma'am ( at bmw) can you show me how to start your car... 😂😂

[@cynthiasarah4286]

Yes me too.. assests... keep growing in value.

[@mikebagwell8229]

As time goes on, I find Scotty's videos more and more interesting and informative. Thanks for the invaluable info.

[@Unknown-rr1ch]

Idk if it’s just me but it’s always funny af when he laughs and then he puts an animal smiling or laughing on the side of the screen too gets me every time 💀💀

[@TheWayBesst]

The horse pictures are the best

[@karl07777]

I saw the whole video but I am so dizzy I cant remember what I saw

[@pauldatche8410]

Next time don't follow the hand movements... Haahahahahaa!

[@ayva6ovay3gmail31]

It happens to me all the time with Scotty videos 🤣 it's bcuz he says a hell lot of stuff 😐

[@H1storybr3akdown]

Scotty : *uploads video on which BMW he’d buy* Me : *goes to buy that BMW* a few months later Scotty : *uploads video on why the same BMW is a plastic garbage money drain*

[@dimitrikampitsis731]

"Endless money pit" 🤣

[@H1storybr3akdown]

@@dimitrikampitsis731 😂😂😂

[@Lettwill]

Its the best bmw to buy. Not the best car to own 😂

[@morisventura674]

Endless money pit.

[@patchoucoc.5238]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 it never ends with Scotty

[@huskypup3489]

I’ve had eight different BMWs since 1997 and they’ve all been great driving, reliable cars. Most of those who hate on BMW either can’t afford one, or once bought an old used one expecting it to be as cheap to maintain as a Honda Civic.

[@st.thomas5802]

Exactly....mostly...haha. CAN be but not the most reliable and drive better than those that are more reliable. Nothing can match Toyota or Honda reliability but Toyotas especially and lesser Honda's feel like cheap, plastic cars compared to German cars. And what's sexier and drives better than an E46? Nothing Toyota or Honda have ever made.

[@anoobis745]

@@st.thomas5802 the NSX and the SUPRA.

[@sleepyjoescumbag1663]

Amen brother. Very true.

[@andyp91]

I'm with you brother i've had maybe a dozen plus over fifty years and nothing drives qiute like them. I find the key to happiness is having good technicians To help support the addiction.

[@andyp91]

​@@st.thomas5802 great car! mine is a 2002 330cic and it's pretty ideal.... plenty of power to have fun but not too much to run into trouble.

[@mjbadboy14]

Scotty what about the BMW M3 E46. Personally I feel that was one of the best M cars built throughout all time history. Really showed what BMW where capable of achieving.

[@alexvaldes7075]

Rod bearings

[@bradeenryan5497]

@@alexvaldes7075 more like fuel pump, doesn't seem like a vehicle breaking issue, but people are dumb and never realize it failed. An engine without the water cooling usually doesn't end well.

[@alexvaldes7075]

@@bradeenryan5497 Im saying e46 M3 have rod bearing issues they arent that amazing

[@blackmancer]

​@@alexvaldes7075 have you owned one or is this what you've seen on youtube?

[@alexvaldes7075]

@@blackmancer My daily car is actually a 2010 135i since you’re curious

[@sambologna]

My every day driver is a 2001 330i and shes top notch! It's a blast to drive every time 👌

[@oldstocks]

Love my E30 M3 - I am the original owner - salmon silver with cardinal red interior

[@taemitchell7419]

oldstocks crazy had one as my first car when I was a kid sold it on a whim forever missing it great car awesome color combo 88 325i salmon silver red cardinal interior m pack

[@omarsaleem3076]

How many miles

[@em34ev3r]

You lucky SOB, I'd buy it off you right now.

[@Troymatti]

You got a piece of art that will never come again , keep that baby and never think about selling it

[@faminesupport7250]

For sale?

[@TreyKing63]

Thanks Scotty for giving a shout out to the 2002! I drive my '74 almost daily and get looks that are priceless. I do miss A/C on really hot days in Georgia.

[@mrlaw711]

He's informative when he finally gets to the subject matter.

[@gunsupredraidernation5391]

My 2003 E46 330i is a beast! A little care goes a long way. I learned to do most of the work myself so I’ve accumulated a number of tools for the trade. Actually easy to work on. Once you do a few projects.

[@matthewsanders6499]

I'm actually considering one right now. Any chance I could pick your brain?

[@caseyjazz7256]

Still have my 2003 E39 530i M Sport. Never needed anything major just your common things like tensioners, water pump(put the metal impeller) etc. Absolute beauty to drive. The E39/E46 were peak BMW imo.

[@CALISTYLE4LIFEOG]

Have you solved the "low oil pressure" red light and false oil too hot check engine code?

[@mollymip2477]

I brought a 04 330i xdrive last year cuz the honda i brought as a back up car incase my bmw 335i broke just wasnt doing it for me... This bmw sat for 7 years plus 1 year in my possession cuz i was busy and lazy.. it started, sounded like crap and misfired... did an oil change, reset the computer, changed the tires, and it started up smoothly like i just parked it there yesterday... and has not given me any problem except the front seat driver seat not going back anymore and the fuse for the radio going out. Compared to my 335i, this 330i drives so much more comfortable and feels like a cloud in comparison. This is my third bmw and I am tied to the brand

[@RayTheomo]

04 330ci here. Couldnt agree more. This car is way easier to work on than i expected. And the parts are way cheaper than people make them out to be. I actually enjoy working on this car. My next big project is flushing the coolant and changing the head gasket.

[@Squidbillies1000]

Scotty, from a retired army member, never change your presentation.

[@martindeyanov5267]

@otto skorzeny Who hurt you?

[@imasmileydog8043]

@@martindeyanov5267 Relax martin, just a little interservice rivalry. Prior 101st here and I'm thinking Good one. You should hear my Marine brother and I go at it.

[@vas568]

@@martindeyanov5267 haha 😂

[@lawrencethompson3239]

@@imasmileydog8043 Its hard for Marines to have a comeback with a mouthful of crayons. Give it a bit.

[@joelspivak6622]

Lawrence Thompson Once a Marine... Always a Marine! Brothers till death do us part!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@TheLegendaryLinx]

I had a 89 M3, worst mistake of my life when I let her go! Red with Tan interior.

[@Richard-dd3mm]

that car is so cool... legend

[@Richard-dd3mm]

and you probably get more money if you just keep it................

[@Bostongreenm3.]

Why would you do such a thing!?

[@Martin280967]

In Europe and the USA they cost a fortune now! Smart move, man! 🤣

[@nightreapers3425]

TheLegendaryLinx You lucky guy!! Never going to own one again in the USA

[@christopherthomas9833]

I like this guy as well. A no nonsense gentleman who fires straight from the shoulder. Seems very knowledgeable.

[@Olfski]

Ive hade 5 ”modern” BMWs without a single problem E39, E46, E61, E90 and F30. All great cars!

[@andyp91]

Without a signal problem...LOL

[@sixmillion977]

@@andyp91that’s what he said. Prove him wrong.

[@bazzyg]

Apart from VANOS failure, cracked coolant expansion tank and cheap plastics, I love my E46 330Ci. The M54 engine is solid, as long as you change the oil regularly.

[@Vitoman901]

M54 consumes way too much oil. The M52 is way better in that respect. The M54 is very tunable tho.

[@gingerbreadman5265]

Vitoman901 if your m54 is using oil you need to check your CCV. Mines doesn’t use oil

[@danielhartman7891]

@@Vitoman901 the m54 is almost identical to the m52, the key difference being the dual vanos. And they don't turbo quite as easily with the more complicated engine management.

[@bazzyg]

Mine doesn't use oil either. Another common place for oil consumption are the piston rings. I heard they deteriorate over time a little, not sealing perfectly and causing oil to leak through and burned at the top of the cylinder head.

[@MiLo-li5lx]

@@gingerbreadman5265 what is ccv?

[@Tiagotaf]

Wow, this video was truly a history lesson! I'd love to have an E30 M3!!! And the 850 was the most beautifully designed BMW ever!

[@MrTurbo111]

Had a 1983 733i with a 5 spd stick. it was kinda of, like, a 4door 633i. great handling and with the the stick shift made it fun to drive. it was a great car with ageless styling. leather interior and after market stereo. it was one of the best cars i ever owned

[@andyp91]

Heck yeah ! 1982 733i manual here ....many years ago. Is pure b m w power and joy.

[@gomofoi6832]

Thanks. Good vid. Captivated til the end.

[@Thecruisingtyflosion]

That E series was no joke man! My mother had an early 90's one she paid 1000$ for in like 2000 at a garage sale. Drove it for 6-7 years straight without missing a beat, just changed oil on it. Not to mention it was a standard transmission. Definitely great memories in that little car.

[@Capt_n]

The E31 (especially the 850i) and the 635csi are one of the cars I want to own some day. Until that I hope my E38 735i doesn't decide to fall apart, since the m62 TU engines have their flaws. The last 2 years I only had to change fluids and breaks. It's pretty nice to see, that Scotty doesn't only like the old BMW models because they are reliable but because of their style 👍.

[@samanthasegall2740]

I learn so much watching your channel! Thank you!

[@jameswyatt1304]

We have always loved our E90 (2006 330i) and it's the nicest car I've ever owned. It does absolutely everything I tell it to do. Yes, we had to replace the composite transmission cover at 139K miles and we've replaced the ignitors (easier than on our Toyota Sienna!), but ECS Tuning and such have great parts and since we've got the tools, we do a lot ourselves. (QuickJack has rocked for all our cars!) I'd love to bring it by sometime and see what codes you could find, though. There's always something that needs repair on most of our vehicles because the newest thing we own is 2008 and we've got 7 cars/trucks and 4 bikes. The kiddos use our vehicles so they don't need a new car payment, so having a fleet actually saves us a pile 'o car payments. Still, something needs an inspection every month and nothing is faster than our VW Jetta VR6 but the GSXR. I know you don't love VWs, but that thing is amazing with almost 600hp to the wheels. Still, it sure costs more to maintain than our Tacoma, so you have a point. Keep the videos coming and keep healthy while you can!

[@peterbush1595]

Read my review above. Love my '06 325i

[@youtubedeletesmychannels2329]

@@peterbush1595 where’s your video

[@PatrickRigney]

I had a '93 E34 that I absolutely loved, and while every maintenance thing was expensive ($3K for brakes), it never broke down or required anything other than routine maintenance for wear and tear. It was quick, sporty, and comfortable, and did wonders for my single lifestyle. After marrying, I parted with that car and got a 2007 E90, which was a rocket on a roller skate and a ball to drive, but required over $8000 of repairs TWICE (turbo and fuel pump) during the three years that I leased (fortunately) it. My parents both owned Mercedes and wrote checks for those cars like a bad habit, so when the lease on the E90 came up, I turned it in, bought a Nissan Armada that I still own today and vowed never to buy another German car in my life. Between that and my wife's Lexus ES300h, we spend nothing on cars; they just run and run and run.

[@psynurse]

Amen brother. After owning 5 German cars and 3 japanese cars I decided never to buy German again. My 2008 335i while beautiful and fun was a nightmare. Constantly in shop and any trip I took involved mapping out BMW dealerships along route in case of emergency and yes I had to visit one half way across USA as it acted up in mountains. Got rid of before warranty over

[@hankhill3417]

Nissan makes garbage now. They merged with Renault in 1999.

[@PatrickRigney]

@@hankhill3417 Agreed. When my Armada dies, there won't be a Nissan replacing it. Probably Toyota.

[@samisuhonen9815]

I had a 2002 E46 BMW 320i. I had it for 6 years. In Finland, one of the toughest places for a car to be. From freezing winters, wet seasons, and a hot summer, to potholes and gravel roads. And I never had an issue. I gave it hell. I regularly blasted it 200kmh on the highway. I drifted it. I launched it. I rev'd it. And I only ever had one coolant leak that took 50€ to fix. I then sold it to a friend, and we got a BMW specialist mechanic shop (Not licensed and expensive, more of an enthusiast shop) to look at it and suggest any major fixes. There were two minor oil leaks. An air sensor that needed cleaning. Rotten fittings on the exhaust pipe. 500€ to fix all that was wrong, and to change the oil and filters. It's never had a major repair for 24 years and 230 000km. And it still doesn't need one. And it has been driven rough and hard, in one of the most brutal conditions.

[@ws8061]

Old school guys IME love 1. Inline cylinder configuration 2. Manual transmissions And hate 1. Computers 2. Plastic 3. Any new technology that hasn't been on a platform for more than 2 years I've never been steered wrong by guys like Scotty. Stick to the basics and if it goes beyond that make sure it's tech that's been on a popular platform for a few years with no major issues, especially if it involves the engine with emissions and what not.

[@paulrevere9071]

My Mom had a 1969 BMW 1600 stick 2-door. Looked just like the 2002. It was the lesser known model of the two. It was a “surf vehicle”. 36 mpg on the road. No A/C of course.

[@christianman5093]

Dang my Camry 03 four cylinder don't even get that mpg 😕

[@Vizcaio]

1602

[@gordonteixeira7884]

Scotty is a living legend, its a blessing to still have you putting up videos 🙃

[@Jay-May]

So.. as a BMW owner for over 20 years, I have to agree with your list for the most part. I've owned a 1972 BMW 2002tii, still have the motor, after a MAJOR rear end accident in that car I bought a 1968 2000ti and swapped the TII motor into it. The motor had 450k before the oil pump failed. Next I've owned a 733i, 1983, last year they had a manual transmission in the US, that car being big and long, the handling felt like a smaller car for sure. A suggestion for the last model of great BMW's is the E36, especially the M3. I've owned one of these and it lasted to 450k miles, at that point the interior started nickel and dime-ing me to death with all the plastic interior parts, the motor was still running strong. Great video, keep up the great work!

[@randyredman1297]

You’re hands got me hypnotized

[@chrisvaughan2462]

That’s his secret, even if you don’t care about cars it takes a second to look at those hands and you’re locked in…

[@ReneBuret]

So Scotty love your videos , as far as BMW's are concerned I have owned them for decades , I follow the Maintence schedule to a "T" and have never had a problem. BMW is an elegant car , drives perfect , beautiful to look at stylish . My 2011 550 has never been in the shop for broken parts just wear items. I will keep it till the wheels fall off it.

[@madarauchiha6paths.33]

I love the e46 m3’s and I’ve got friends with ones they bought brand 04 and 05 new and used as daily drivers since then and all they needed was some subframe reinforcements.

[@michaelknapp3702]

I owned an inka (Orange), 2002, brand new in 1976...the last year BMW made that model. I loved it. An amazing automobile!

[@jamesreckling6697]

I have had my 2000 Z3 with the straight 6 for 10 years. It has been a very reliable car. Only major repair has been the throttle body had to be replaced.

[@applepoop10]

The late 80's and early 90's BMW's with the inline 6 and manual transmission were the best. The reliability back then could be compared to Toyota.

[@johndaniel3474]

Any inline motor is the best in the world same reason why Cummings best diesel motor never changed same inline 6 from day ones but ppl buy BMW for power most of the time not settle for the gutless

[@johndaniel3474]

@HeyNowLookHere so we're the v8 let's leave it at that

[@DurangoC]

Better than any Toyota

[@skbuydens7717]

BMW 635 was built like a tank and with a manual was a plush 2 door.

[@markeywestskies6503]

I had dolphin grey 325i and loved it...it literally felt like it was on railroad tracks going into tight left right switches.

[@Juliang61]

That was my first BMW, 2002Tii in black. Bought it in 1984 in the UK. Loved it!

[@ruirodrigues705]

watching this video, i just realize how much i miss my E30 320i... with 30 years, was still a damn machine!

[@treasurethetime2463]

That was my first car 1980 320i fire engine red. Bought for 1800 dollars with 178k miles. The owner sold it to me for what they offered him on trade, because ..efff bmw I guess. I have always been grateful and try to do the same thing (keep my cars nice and sell them to someone who will treasure them and remember them). Loved that car.

[@stayvigilant7856]

The 2006-2011 e90 3 series with the inline straight six engines were actually pretty reliable bmws i had 2 and both were pretty solid 1st one never had a single issue and sold it with 155k on it running good still. 2 one i had 1 coil pack go out arou d 100k and i sold it little while later but thats a good engine

[@herbienbrian2]

I love my 95 325is. It's the only reliable thing in my life.

[@johnblossom8447]

Obd1andDown, we have a 2001 330xi. It has over 200,000 miles and runs great.

[@randyfleet9968]

My ought6 325 CI is magnificent. It has had one problem. The starter wore out. That's it. Scotty is a crotch rocket junky, that's okay. He does DRIVE drive. That's why he likes front wheel drive cars. They are hazards.

[@wireshrub]

Is my 3 series 2002 worth keeping?

[@wireshrub]

@Epitome not really

[@herbienbrian2]

@You Wish It's really not, the intake comes off easily. I did it in an hour.

[@theslavicreaper3809]

I'm a valet driver and I drove a late 2000's or early 2010's BMW 5 series and to my absolute shock, the car had 291k miles. It was a little clunky but damn it was still clean. I have no idea what went into keeping it going that long wow

[@donnaroberts4513]

I just bought a 2017 x5 68,000 miles. This is good information.

[@codymadison9993]

Put Lucas in at every gas fill and you will get that out of any engine and more.

[@johncled1516]

​@@codymadison9993sorry , what's Lucas ?

[@sb-qw9mb]

Lucas fuel injection cleaner or fuel treatment they sell it at Autozone

[@jagdeeshdhaliwal3848]

E36 straight 6 had the best engines. Each cylinder had its own coil. All 6 firing simultaneously ...

[@aminshabestari6690]

i had a 1994 320i striaght six manual . what a pleasure sold it for 7500€ with 190.000km

[@Slossage17]

True

[@georgemorley1029]

@@aminshabestari6690 It’ll be worth more than that in five years.

[@michaelnelson9140]

My e39 has all that! I love it.

[@senraXD]

I've have a 2016 BMW 335 Touring for 3 years and it have been amazing. No issues so far. 3.0 Diesel (+300hp) with quite low fuel consumption.

[@gregorytrane7828]

I owned many BMW's years ago and they were bulletproof. I really got disappointed the last decade and stop buying them. I'm looking at Porsche instead and may buy one. The quality and materials are amazing and they remind me of earlier BMW's in the European tradition. Good review.

[@garrydhintz8017]

Old school BMW were built like brick shithouses. Electronics and plastic are the downfall. But that's the case with all brands now.

[@805NAVE]

Garryd Hintz Japanese electronics and plastics seem to last forever lol. The navigation infotainment touch screen in my 2006 Lexus ES330and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser works just like it did when I bought them both new. All the plastic trim and wood grain is immaculate, not a single crack anywhere. The only cracks I’ve found (this is on my 04 Solara Coupe, 05 Land Cruiser, and my 06 ES330) is on the headlight stock. Just a tiny crack starting, doesn’t affect the functionality

[@xXxDEMANJENIYAxXx]

@@805NAVE that's because of the hotness , which is much higher than in Japanese cars, heating up and cooling down cycles, destroys all plastic parts, most of the plastic supplier for every car brand is China

[@andrewthompsonuk1]

Very true BMW is a view into the future for many other cars. So they were the first to be unreliable as they age.

[@picklejay7822]

Same thing with old Mercedes

[@andrewthompsonuk1]

@@picklejay7822 I think old Mercedes were even better if property looked after.

[@kathyfennell3191]

The 2002 e46 is in my drivway running great.

[@maxvrazalica463]

Mine broke a radiator hose in the drive through it was awkard as hell XD

[@jacobpina5789]

17-64 codes.. Cadillac: Hold my beer!

[@louiswhite4909]

I have to agree with you wholeheartedly. Great video! I own a 99 BMW 750iL with the BMW V12, it’s a beautiful engine. Beautiful car, in my opinion the e38 is the most beautiful 7 series BMW ever made.

[@calvinwayneweir2007]

I loved my 2002tii, was one of the best cars I ever had. Mine was a 1972 model.

[@scottyjoe22]

Yep, I had a 1976 530i 4-speed, regular gas...great car!

[@marcosarosales9682]

I really enjoy and I have learned from your videos . Thank you mister

[@alvojnikovic2171]

I have a 2010 e60 with straight 6 engine and it’s one of the best cars I’ve ever owned. Runs great, very classy and comfortable

[@marleyjanim5033]

Dido

[@jonathanmoga5188]

Cant really go wrong with an e30,e36 or e46 3 series. All are generally good cars. A little care goes a long way.

[@nickl2217]

Not the e46 thre junk

[@nissanpatrol8950]

Jon M dont forget the e21!

[@uvolniavka]

None of the BMWs Mr. Kilmer recommends are practical as daily drivers today. Yes, I'd buy any of these as weekend toys, if I had the extra space. Good daily drivers - E46 or E9x 328i with N52K engine, manual transmission. These easily go 200K miles with a bit of cooling system and suspension maintenance. The difficult part is to find one that hasn't been trashed by previous owner(s). The plastic intake manifolds of these cars, contrary to the claim in this video, are practically indestructible as they typically outlast the M54 and N52 engines. The $5,000 dollar diagnostic tool is useless for these cars, but there are dealer level diagnostic tools available for almost no money. The key is to figure out which codes are current and relevant.

[@vojtech2501]

E46 330d is one od the most reliable car i saw. My friend has it with with over 550k km and it still goes fine with little maintance

[@nissanpatrol8950]

I Dont care yeah, european cars are more reliable than you think

[@andyp91]

2002 330cic here... What an awesome car pure b m w driving pleasure. About my 14 th bimmer and have it about five years now. Drives like a dream, certainly needs attention once in a while and worth every penny. Really nice power without being too much to lose the rear end.

[@mrross1606]

Been following this guy for some time now I trust his work so should you

[@AR-ob7nl]

I think the E39 should be on the list too. It had some issues with electronics (traction control module, power Windows, power seats) but the fundamentals of the car like the engine, transmission, and suspension are very well built. I got one with 180k miles (bought it when it had 90k miles) it’s still running like a champ!

[@_li1.loc3_8]

what year

[@K3ffd0llARZ]

@@_li1.loc3_8 1996-1999, its easier to work on it, M52 engine

[@K3ffd0llARZ]

I was about to see if he would put there tho, but this tells me everything. He missed the best one.

[@feastorafamine]

Amen

[@Isaac_Gbornor]

👍

[@ronejr766]

E39’s I think have been worth the maintenance and upkeep. Love my e39 estate and M5

[@user-hn1bq3sy9b]

E39 best thing out there, i used to daily drive my 1999 540i

[@WDGary]

@Makoto Shimabukuro the E39 being a holdover from the 90’s was the last BMW worth a crap. After the 2003 model year, BMW died with the 5-Series.

[@user-hn1bq3sy9b]

@@WDGary is true but what makes me wanna give up on bimmers, is the repair cost, mostly for the V8 540i, oh my goodness, here in soflo, they wanted 5000$ to rebuild the engine because some coolent got in the engine, the car drove, but no power, and it was a manual, hard to find, i can get a decent honda for 5 k, yeah, not feel same, with my 540i everyone look at me, now everyone just avoid me, save money too. I now thinking bettewn Z3 and S2000

[@anthonyk]

@@user-hn1bq3sy9b Z3 with 2.8

[@anthonyk]

i own a clapped out X5 and honestly it is ok for a work vehicle

[@georgelange5272]

I have a 2014 BMW 535diesel that is amazing. It is a in line 6 cylinder that puts out almost as much torque as an M5 but has the fuel efficiency of a four cylinder car. You should have mentioned this one

[@genowynn9273]

3 years ago I picked up a beautiful E39 2000 523i with 209 000 kms on the clock and parked on the side of a road with a for sale sign for just $3000 (down from the asking price of $9000 after a bit of serious negotiation). It needed a few things done like new front shocks (job done for $450 including new Munro shocks) and the headlights were very cloudy (fixed in 2 hours!) and a few other minor bits and pieces. 3 years later, I've still got it and love driving it. Plenty of ooompf, smooth, quiet, luxurious and a real pleasure to drive. Very glad I bought it!

[@lordflacko]

5:20 that picture’s from my work. Hahahah. We’ve got it hung up in the locker room.

[@checkpointcovid8021]

Scotty: Praises BMW Toyota: Do I mean nothing to you?

[@robertoayala809]

😂

[@theveryfirst]

I had a BMW e46 330ci. 18 years old. Only the fuel pump and a coil broke. Coolant system no problems. Water pump was replaced a few times. That was it. Not bad for 350k kms.

[@IntenseGrid]

Hey Scotty, One thing I never heard you mentioned is that one of the reason so many of the all-time most reliable engines are straight six engines because of their perfect primary and secondary balance. Is your Celica an i6? Also, have you considered the BMW E39 series with the I6 (525i to 530i) or the E53 I6? I don't think I would ever want to own a V8 from BMW, unless, of course I got it for a really good price and was willing to pull the engine and replace the timing chain, slides, sprockets, vanos rebuild, valve seals, valve cover gaskets, etc.

[@svenschwingel8632]

The 635CSi is my all-time favourite BMW coupé. Its I6 is legendary.

[@justinlenius8832]

Love the Shark!

[@santiago_6280]

e39 v8 m sport, manual transmission, White with tan interior . Beast is a dream to drive

[@alvojnikovic2171]

Hehexd _ man that is amazing. You have photos or videos?

[@KNKLHEAD]

Love the videos. I sold a 2004 525i e60 with 140,000 miles on it a year ago. Ran like a top, exterior, engine pristine, interior great shape. Biggest expenditure $750 transmission selonoids to repair clunk when final downshift at stop. Decided to sell when the AC gave up the ghost and very cost-prohibitive to fix. Quiet. Comfortable. Sold it for $5,000. I guess I was lucky.

[@michaelkennedy4444]

I had a 1980 320i. Sold it for $1800.00 when it was 14 yrs old and 320K on the odometer. Had very few problems except replaced the clutch twice.

[@jonor95]

The messiah of car mechanics

[@nenadblascanin696]

Scotty you should do same thing with audi and mercedes :)

[@digitalkoh]

I bet Scotty will pick Mercedes before mid 1990s. I don't think he will pick any Audi no matter what year.

[@basshead.]

All Audis are crap.

[@fleurdewin7958]

Audi is never known for being a reliable workhorse . The 4 circles emblem tells you that it will make 4 holes in your wallet.

[@digitalkoh]

@@fleurdewin7958 ...or the 4 rings mean it will make you go round in cirlcles over and over, from repair shop to repair shop... 🤣🤣

[@kielconstantine]

Lmao. I love when ppl bashing the piece of crap European vehicles.

[@Kevin-im2ri]

Scotty doesn’t want a nice car he just wants 10 work horses. 😂🙈

[@posttenebraslux7571]

💪🏻natural horse power 🐎

[@AudaciousAce1989]

Nothing nice about a bmw anymore

[@ameliainva]

Another scan tool flex!! Love this Mr. Scotty!