BMW brehs, how reliable has your beemer been?

[Ezekiel 25:17]

Trying to drive my SUV till the wheels fall off, but I been looking at different cars and suvs. At some point it only make sense to trade it in, especially being 11 years old.


The X5 40i has my attention. Id buy it used. Id rather have the v8, but im not bold enough for the possible problems if any. And I like the X7, but I feel the extra tech may break me.

The X5 looks like a good balance of sportiness and luxury. And there's a good after market too.

 

[gho3st]

Mine has been pretty reliable so far. Wear and tear maintenance can be costly but thats about it.

one issue i had was the dealership performing service on my car and they damaged a suspension component while doing maintenance work. But tried to make me pay(3850$) for it. Which i told them, i wont since i aint take it to them damaged. They told me they would fix it and i would be banned from servicing my car there.

 

[Ezekiel 25:17]

Mine has been pretty reliable so far. Wear and tear maintenance can be costly but thats about it.

one issue i had was the dealership performing service on my car and they damaged a suspension component while doing maintenance work. But tried to make me pay(3850$) for it. Which i told them, i wont since i aint take it to them damaged. They told me they would fix it and i would be banned from servicing my car there.

You must have a warranty to be going to the dealer. A specialized bmw tech would be much better and cheaper.

 

[gho3st]

You must have a warranty to be going to the dealer. A specialized bmw tech would be much better and cheaper.

This was regular maintenance they were doing. They broke something and wanted me to pay for it.

 

[⠀X ⠀]

If it doesn’t have a warranty, don’t do it. These are rich people cars.

I’d love an M340i though

 

[gho3st]

You must have a warranty to be going to the dealer. A specialized bmw tech would be much better and cheaper.

Nah i made them fix it since they broke it. They did ban me from that dealership tho. I didnt care since i was moving anyways lol. But i wasnt about to pay 3K to fix something i didnt break lol

 

[Mr. Jack Napier]

Pretty reliable in the 6 going on 7 years I've had mine. Only major issue I had was the transmission going out a few years back. All the other minor issues was covered by the warranty.

 

[Stuntone]

I really want an BMW, but i'm terrified of their reliability reputation. I've had 2 Audi, that were great but eventually the dealer went for the gusto and tried to overcharge me. I traded in my Audi a8l for a New Maxima back in 2016. 10 years later, no issues outside of an air compressor and batteries. Bought a Lexus Lx570 3 years ago, it's been great. I also have an old Toyota Sienna I bought in 2017, that's been very reliable. I want another German vehicle bad, but i'm scared.