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I have a question about diagnosis of issues with a car. I fear that if I got a car like this (BMW or Mercedes), I wouldn’t know if something was wrong with it until it was too late.
Oh, i have an actual question. Why does my Toyota yaris have a leaky roof?! Both drivers and passengers side have a leak near the windows where the cloth meets the plastic of the windshield.
I had a Toyota and I had to replace the oil numerous times! What a POS! I'll stick with my BMW where I won't have to change the oil because it won't make it to the next interval.
@@andrew_koala2974 It was always terrible, my mon used to have one of them. Most uncomfortable seat I ever benn to German was into crazy ergonomic back then.
@@aurimixas so the UK gets USA assembled BMWs as well? BMWs here are among the worst when it comes to reliability, you can check multiple reliability statistics and reaserches, BMW is at the bottom every time. Can't say a bad word about these cars when they actually work, but it's a rare sight. Overcomplicated and overengineered since 2000s.
I had a 94 325i that was built in Germany. Sold it in 2016 250k. What was steel was great. What was plastic was bad after ten years. The leather was OK. Electrics were flukey like VWs Interior panels fell off though and needed new clips after ten years. Glovebox cover fell off and the glue looked like dried peanut butter I did the work myself, but you had to do something every week. The plastic grew brittle much faster than a similar age Taurus wagon my wife had side by side with it. For a "luxury" marketed car, i found it fun to drive and loved the motor but no more luxurious for the riders than a 1974 Maverick.
Thanks for featuring the car, Scotty. -To address some of your points, yes, the directional tires are currently on incorrectly. Did a brake job and accidentally switched them, been so rainy I haven't had the chance to switch them. Thanks for letting me know :-) -California's been super windy/rainy and filming conditions were terrible. -The jacket is present to offend anyone triggered enough to complain. Checkmate. Let me know if you have any questions about the car.
That's good advice, people should learn to tackle a few jobs themselves when it comes to maintenance. Dealers from all manufacturers will charge through the nose even for basic jobs. To me, advancement in cars is making them more reliable, out of better materials and easier for the customer to work on, I'd take that over silly computerized gadgets and infotainment systems any day. New cars are a nightmare.
@@dhalsim-1 If you can fix a bike you can fix a car at least on basic things. Changing filters, oil, pads, rotors and even belts depending on the car design since some are a pain. The mechanical basics can be done if you practise a little.
A Stewart Stainless Steel water pump will be the last one you need to buy. A Mishimoto radiator fan will cool better and help your mpg a little, an aluminum thermostat housing is like $15 on eBay. If you haven't already, rear shocks, RTABS, and steel tubular rear toe arms. Front struts, strut mounts, solid control arm Lolipops, and a solid steering guibo will make it handle better then new. Garagistic solid mount aluminum shifter with their steel tubular dual sheer selector rod, with AKG poly transmission mounts, and a stainless clutch fork pivot will make it shift way better. A SuperSprint back box, M50 intake manifold swap with a 540i MAF, carbon fiber cold air intake bigger injectors and a chip tune will make it run better. Pls use some simple green and a terry cloth to clean the door panel.
Funny you say that, I always wondered why German cars made strange noises.. Til I got one and found out it had a ginormous air compressor on the engine, belt driven above the alternator lol. You can hear it for the 1st 5 mins til the car warms up.
I love it when young guys are into their cars and actually work on them like we did in the 60’s and early 70’s. I lived in Michigan back in that time, the state of rust. My car had a hole in the side of the muffler. Not having much money I bought some aluminum and wrapped it around the muffler. That muffler lasted longer than the exhaust pipe.
@@V8Supercar1 My E39 Touring Auto got to over 250k miles with no work at all before the auto box started to go. Along with the diff, and multiple oil leaks.
odd. i bought my e36 automatic with 186k on it, and manual swapped it. since it was an auto, no one really beat on it and it’s in amazing condition. engine, drivetrain, bushings, interior (lol)
I've seen plenty of the 328's and M3's with the ZF automatic reach 220k plus, the getrag automatics on the early 325's and 318's were the worst. But I agree, BMW automatics should be avoided unless it's too good of a deal to pass up.
Good move if that's the adult toy you love. Me, I'm looking for an Isetta. My dad turned down a job with them in 1957 because he thought BMW would never make it, all they were importing was "that crazy 3-wheeled egg shaped thing with the front of the car as the door." So he went to work at Alpha Romeo instead, and we all know how many times they've gone in & out of the US market, lol.
As the former owner of a 1986 BMW 528, I can say that this young man nailed it! He was very honest and truthful. AND as a BMW retiree, I can say that they are made to run! And yes the radiators are plastic. Mine actually blew up while I was sitting in front of work one morning. But hey, it lasted over 20 years. I now drive a Tacoma. I'm tired of fixing cars. LOL
I so agree, you have to drive them! I have a E38 with 340k and recently sold a '80 Mercedes 240D and if you don't drive these cars the seals crack, brake calipers seize and a bunch of other problems. I enjoy doing the work and figuring things out. He is so right that you learn a lot from doing many little things on them.
@@mauriciosanchez144 he's talking about the ones that came in the e36's that won pretty much engine awards for every year that they were out.. m52b28 m50b25 etc..
@@DrSovertake mine is an E46 323ci m52tu 202k doesn't use anything ever in 6yrs, guy at work has a E46 320 m54 98k & that uses 1litre oil every 600miles he says & it's well cared for too. Love mine but rust showing 😞
Seriously guys send this to the top so this guy can see this... Not trying to make fun of him or anything but he has directional tires and they are going the wrong way. He needs to fix that asap.
This guy is on highway 9 in the Santa Cruz mountains. Unless I am wrong, but this is TOO FAMILIAR TO ME. I live in the south Bay Area. Also, this guy needs to switch up his cooling system from plastic to aluminum.. hit up ECS tuning.
I have 2 E46 BMW 330 with 310k and 350k KM, both have been quite reliable with regular maintenance. Most of the E36-E46 6cyl have pretty solid engines and the manual transmissions are fun and durable.
@@aleksiesko885 I have replaced leaking valve cover/filter housing gaskets, which I would consider normal on a 300k car, but no issues with heads or head gaskets. My understanding is that cooling system preventative maintenance eliminates much of that trouble. I can only speak for the 3 I have in the family. I wouldn't buy a BMW newer than the E39/46, but for 15 year old sport sedans, I'm pleasantly surprised. They aren't Toyotas
@@micahholland4887 My dad has an 02 530 and it's a beautiful car. The M54 is pretty sturdy and the E39/E46 are arguably the most reliable platforms sporting the BMW badge. Between the 3 cars (530 and 2 330s), there's 750k KMS logged with no major failures.
You are really stupid as your name says "BMW M3 e46" The guy said in the video that if you can work on German cars it's great because you are going to save a lot of money however if you go to a dealership you will regret badly
I am a hater of German engineering. It's overcomplicated to the point of stupidity. Need to replace tail light bulb? Start by removing cup holder. (Ok I'm exaggerating a lil :)
I can relate, my first car was a e46 (2002 bmw 325i) with the manual 5 speed. I learned a lot about cars. Learned to replace the radiator, oil Changes, and that’s when I discovered the beautiful inline six engines. Still my favorite engine design. Car now has 260k miles, hope to put more.
I absolutely love this e36. 15 years ago I had one with the same engine. It is the real ultimate driving machine! M52 engine sounds amazing especially above 4000rpm. Front suspension without rubber bushing delivered unbelievable handling and driving experience. I can only compare it to Porsche 911 and Nissan 350z. Direct, logical car. Real BMW. Unfortunately, I had to sell it (but only to buy e38 750 which is another story :)). If someone has such a car - baby it!
My VW Quantum Syncro carved up 17 like a champ. AWD, 125 hp, five speed manual, 2800 lb curb weight, and excellent steering and handling. I was amazed at how many makes and models could not keep up with me. No SUV’s stood a chance at all. I bought the car from the second owner for $1750 and it was cherry. Got T-boned by a red light runner after only six months of ownership.
The guy gave honest review. Looks good for all those miles. Drove a 3 series in the 80's and it was a solid car. Electronic display originally $8,000 to replace at the dealer back in the 90's on a 5 series.
M52B25 owner here (323iA), less than 100K in miles. Sommerfahrzeug, as they say in Germany. Runs, shifts like an angel. The engine is one of the best made ever. Love it. 1990's tech.
Paul Nyberg Jr Hey Scotty I got a 1984 GMC Sierra pick up with 180,000 miles on it got a new 350 V8 5.7L engine, 400 transmission, transfer case in 1992. Runs and drives great thanks sat for 17 years
Good video, very well done. I thought the "this car is great because by the time you're done owning it, you'll be a master mechanic!" comment was hilarious btw.
I had a 1996 318i when it was only 6 years old and had done 96,000 miles. When I regretfully parted with it in 9 years later, I had got it to 250,000 miles with only minor maintenance such as oils changes, air filter, coolant change and sparks. Easily the best car I have owned. Just look after those E36 cars and they are bullet proof. No surprise yours has got well over 300,000 miles. Heard of the early E36s having head gasket problems early on in their lives. You got to watch for corrosion on the arches as well and coolant and oil levels creeping downwards slowly over time. The service lights can easily be reset using a paperclip between particular contacts on that round plastic computer socket under the bonnet. Thanks for the video, brought back a lot of great memories for me.
Thanks for the praise, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! These old bmw's should easily hit 250k, I think most cars start to show their age after 20 years and 300k miles. New ones.. not so much. Cheers mate!
My brother is a mechanic. The last thing he wants to do when he gets home is work on his own car. Yep, he and his wife drive Toyotas. Well actually his wife recently bought a 2017 Elantra.
LOL. They were worse in the old days, I first rode in an E9 in about 1981. Been in love with them ever since. They are NOT for people who are budget conscious.
In that case All cars are good I have had many cars in my life not a single car ever broke down a few flat tires and dead battery’s but never any mechanical problems maybe it’s the person owning the car who knows or lucky
That was the best one yet! I live in Australia and have owned two 7s, three 5s and one 3 series over the years- all high mileage second hand cars. Mechanically ok , however being old and cynical I think BMW has designed the electronic bits to degrade early to drive us to replace them early.
My dad bought a VW Jetta brand new back in 1999, 99% of the time it had mechanical issues (which is often due to it being a VW, and due to the harsh conditions of Quebec roads) he worked on it himself. I got the car handed down to me 3 years ago, and that car taught me a lot. Its where I learned to drive stick, where I learned basic maintenance, and its where I learned to never buy a German car
xdddd. I love the fact my father had Mk4 Golf with 66kW 1.9TDI as his daily vehicle at work, it was running smoothly 24/7. A year later, he bought VW Bora 2000 1.9 TDI 85kW, had it for 6 years.. had literally 0 issues, was as expensive to maintain as a bicycle. So, I guess your dad just bought a Jetta for 300$ which was in every lake and couple rivers before being sold and that's where you got mindfucked by the idea of german cars being unreliable.
I had a 2002 jstta 2.0. I had it for 12 years and yes I did all the work myself. After 250k on it I sold it only because I got board of it. Damn thing is still runing around here in the town I sold it in. Say what you will but that car never left me on the side of the road.
How did it make it to this point in its lifespan without the obligatory fake M3 badges & ricexhaust? Never seen one in this condition before. Fascinating
Yeah those German straight sixes can bend like bananas if they overheat, but keeping on top of coolant leaks, brittle plastics, the water pump AND the head gasket keeps these classics on the road
Great car build and great video walkthrough. My E36 lasted 13 years with almost zero issues. It was a great car, I sold it at 175k miles... still running fine.
That's so true cars like that BMW shown in this video on Scotty Kilmer's channel said they're meant to be driven. I would say some nice cars aren't meant to stay in the garage. Take care of your car and it'll take care of you I guess.
Over engineering lol. Too bad Land Rover, Jaguar, fiat , GM , were all over engineered too. People must stop over engineering or they damage their names!
The last thing I said to myself before I bought my 2009 Audi Q5 was "hell I can fix whatever goes wrong with it". And no doubt I will in time but this car has so far been the most reliable I've ever had, it idles like a swiss watch. Had it year and a half only put on 7,000 kms, lots of short commutes, couple road trips. Totally awesome car. 30 mpg highway too.
@@RMH5.0 legendary for being unreliable? Yes they most definitely are. This thing is being praised for only 320,000 miles. That's standard with toyotas. Go back to your fantasy in believing they're anything other than piles of expensive garbage.
@@jessegamingtv2146 well my family have had BMW for years. Longest one lasting 25 years. Tbh when my car gets to 250k id sell it like most people lol. I prefer cars that are exciting to look at and fun to drive. If all you want from a car is reliability you're not a enthusiast.
RMH you don't have to be an enthusiast to get cars but you also have to have common sense if you're gonna look for a reliable car. Some people don't want to have to buy a car every 8 to 10 years because it's "fun to drive". At the end of the day these cars are poorly made and that's why less people every year are buying them and also statistically over 80% of them are eased because they're unreliable. Period
My 1996 E36 328i has 500,000km. Up here in Ontario Canada. Seen every winter, Krowned every year. I still have it. Very reliable. Engine never opened up except for valve cover gasket change. I now have it as a spare to my X3 Incase my X3 is broken.
I have a '95 M3 with 220K miles on it. Other than routine maintenance only the radiator, thermostat housing and fuel pump have been replaced. I also rebuilt the VANOS.
e30's had better build quality in some areas, and some people just prefer the styling. Only thing I don't like about the 325i e30's is the timing belt.
These older BMW were great, especially their 6 cylinders. Their 90's era 1.6 and 1.8 liter 4 cylinders sucked. They didn't last long because they had crank bearings that wear out completely at ~100-130k miles. Low oil pressure warning comes on in idle and lower RPM which means bearings can't hold oil pressure and a rebuild is due.
I love the e36! I had a '98 328i white on black w/ aftermarket staggered 18s. Drove like a champ & always got compliments on her. Ended up selling because a $9 oil filter housing gasket that needed to be replaced was gonna cost me $900 in labor! But I just bought a '02 325i 5-speed with 227k miles for $800. CEL is on & she needs some detailing. But drives amazing. It just isn't smogged yet, but I got the 30-day TOP, so I'm on the road! I really enjoyed this review. Kudos to Scotty & the proud owner of that high mileage e36.
OHCUHC 300 , I have a 330 xi, that cost $3400 almost 5 years ago. I’ve put in a new battery and a fuel pump, plus regular oil changes. The newer BMWs can be money pits, but if you find one that was maintained well, with records and you do the simple things, like with any car, they can be no more costly than other cars. There are lots of readily-available parts that aren’t too pricey. My fuel pump cost $49 brand new. It depends on how you use and take care of your cars. I also had a Ford Expedition up until a year ago. It was a 2001 I bought used. Bought tires and a battery for it, plus oil changes. I owned it for 10 years and it had 240,000 on it when I sold it. It was still in great shape, I just didn’t use it much any more. Most cars depend on how you care for them.
Stuttgart up mate have you watched the video entirely ? ??? The guy said in the video that if you can work on German cars it's great because you are going to save a lot of money however if you go to a dealership you will regret badly
@tyvek05 Yes, they are endless money pits, that is ALL cars. Some (BMW) cars just cost more than others. Basic physical law are in play here, namely Entropy. Study up!
I work at a gas station and one of the guys drives a 90s one (don't remember which model right now) and he has about 250k miles on his. Know another guy who had 220k before his engine blew. Early beamers were great. It's just now they're terrible
Why do people abuse their cars like this? I had a 1994 325i that I put 290,000 miles on and I only put a thermostat, water pump, and 4 wheel bearings during the time I owned it. I sold it to a friend and he put another 150,000 miles on it with another t-stat and water pump. Do your regular maintenance with high quality fluids and these car will last forever. My friend only sold the car because he started a family and needed an bigger car.....it was still pristine inside and out at 450,000 miles!
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Hey Scotty. What's the best way to get in touch if I'd like you to inspect a vehicle in Houston before I buy?
I have a question about diagnosis of issues with a car. I fear that if I got a car like this (BMW or Mercedes), I wouldn’t know if something was wrong with it until it was too late.
Oh, i have an actual question.
Why does my Toyota yaris have a leaky roof?! Both drivers and passengers side have a leak near the windows where the cloth meets the plastic of the windshield.
You may want to swap the front tires. They are mounted backwards (4:47).
What do you think of 1996 oldsmobile achieva 2.4l twin cam
It's safe to say, he loves his car. I hope you get a 100,000 more miles.
That thing can take a long pounding without tapping out e36 is a legend
@@bekabeka71 if it's been taken care of, that M52 is just broken in. They're amazing engines
This guy i met at bimmerfest has a e36 with 500k miles
Raphael Francis you basically just wished him up another $10,000 in repairs 😂😂😂
Plus he doesn't have a $400 car note to pay each month like a lot of the "fancy" kids do.
I like how he added a turn signal mod onto his bmw
Yeah I thought BMW drivers are exempt from using turn signals and plowing into things
That's the only part that's not driven like it should be as he says
😂
Definitely unique
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Haha ... “not enough things would go wrong in a corolla for you to learn how to fix a car” !!! :)
Cuz it’s a pos
europana7 , I had a Corolla. I had to have the timing belt changed twice. I have a BMW 3 Series and it has caused me less trouble than my Toyota.
@@johnblossom8447 ... I think you won the car luck lottery with your bimmer ... And lemon award with the Corolla ...
I had a Toyota and I had to replace the oil numerous times! What a POS! I'll stick with my BMW where I won't have to change the oil because it won't make it to the next interval.
europana7 he made a great point! My Previa has ruined me as a mechanic!
Scotty Kilmer: *sees high mileage BMW* wait...that's illegal
There isn't a problem about that if you mai tain your car well that's what happens
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IF you willing to fix it,
He said he does all the repairs, that is the only reason that car is still running.
@AOMechMarine AOMechMarine wait, so you make 6000 a week but can't afford pay someone 4000 to fix a car once in 20 years?
I commend him for a good overview of his car. Good job!
Thank you!
@@philipbair4795 It helps if you know how to fix it or are willing to learn.
"The seats are nice" Camera pans to trashed seats. 😂
I'm guessing he means 'to sit on' meaning they haven't fallen apart. That said, they do look pretty beat up.
They are not TRASHED ... They have deteriorated with age .
You will deteriorate with age also. Now you are too young and dumb
to understand that.
It was some subtle humor 😂 seats were beat when I got the car 5 years ago and I haven’t bothered to switch the drivers seat
@@philipbair4795 You didnt mention the roof lining is sagging.
@@andrew_koala2974 It was always terrible, my mon used to have one of them. Most uncomfortable seat I ever benn to German was into crazy ergonomic back then.
I miss old Bimmers when there were actually well built
buy one made in germany not assembled in usa
BASITH PH lot of things are a pain in the but!
agreed
@@aurimixas so the UK gets USA assembled BMWs as well? BMWs here are among the worst when it comes to reliability, you can check multiple reliability statistics and reaserches, BMW is at the bottom every time. Can't say a bad word about these cars when they actually work, but it's a rare sight. Overcomplicated and overengineered since 2000s.
I had a 94 325i that was built in Germany. Sold it in 2016 250k.
What was steel was great.
What was plastic was bad after ten years.
The leather was OK.
Electrics were flukey like VWs
Interior panels fell off though and needed new clips after ten years. Glovebox cover fell off and the glue looked like dried peanut butter
I did the work myself, but you had to do something every week.
The plastic grew brittle much faster than a similar age Taurus wagon my wife had side by side with it.
For a "luxury" marketed car, i found it fun to drive and loved the motor but no more luxurious for the riders than a 1974 Maverick.
I like this guy. He knows the cons of the car and pokes fun at it.
Must have finished watching "8 Mile"
Thanks for featuring the car, Scotty.
-To address some of your points, yes, the directional tires are currently on incorrectly. Did a brake job and accidentally switched them, been so rainy I haven't had the chance to switch them. Thanks for letting me know :-)
-California's been super windy/rainy and filming conditions were terrible.
-The jacket is present to offend anyone triggered enough to complain. Checkmate.
Let me know if you have any questions about the car.
I think your video was super. On these things there are lots of nit pickers. But you did GREAT. Thank you.
That's good advice, people should learn to tackle a few jobs themselves when it comes to maintenance. Dealers from all manufacturers will charge through the nose even for basic jobs. To me, advancement in cars is making them more reliable, out of better materials and easier for the customer to work on, I'd take that over silly computerized gadgets and infotainment systems any day. New cars are a nightmare.
@@dhalsim-1 If you can fix a bike you can fix a car at least on basic things. Changing filters, oil, pads, rotors and even belts depending on the car design since some are a pain. The mechanical basics can be done if you practise a little.
A Stewart Stainless Steel water pump will be the last one you need to buy. A Mishimoto radiator fan will cool better and help your mpg a little, an aluminum thermostat housing is like $15 on eBay.
If you haven't already, rear shocks, RTABS, and steel tubular rear toe arms. Front struts, strut mounts, solid control arm Lolipops, and a solid steering guibo will make it handle better then new.
Garagistic solid mount aluminum shifter with their steel tubular dual sheer selector rod, with AKG poly transmission mounts, and a stainless clutch fork pivot will make it shift way better.
A SuperSprint back box, M50 intake manifold swap with a 540i MAF, carbon fiber cold air intake bigger injectors and a chip tune will make it run better.
Pls use some simple green and a terry cloth to clean the door panel.
"I've got plenty of quirks and features to show you". Well played, sir. Well played.
Rev up your wind noise.
Funny you say that, I always wondered why German cars made strange noises.. Til I got one and found out it had a ginormous air compressor on the engine, belt driven above the alternator lol. You can hear it for the 1st 5 mins til the car warms up.
@@gittyupalice96 what car do you have? I drive an old German car that makes a noise when cold...
Michael Majchrowicz secondary air pump. it’s in the engine bay, on the passenger side firewall. it’s for heating the cats. useless on a car this old.
It’s the fan clutch it sucks a lot of air through !
Lol, need foam for the mic
I love it when young guys are into their cars and actually work on them like we did in the 60’s and early 70’s. I lived in Michigan back in that time, the state of rust. My car had a hole in the side of the muffler. Not having much money I bought some aluminum and wrapped it around the muffler. That muffler lasted longer than the exhaust pipe.
Due to the manual transmission, that car made it there.
It could have made it to 320k with an automatic. That is if he and the previous owners were willing to have it rebuilt 2 or 3 times.
Abe india me to tum manual hi chalate ho na yaha abhi automatic koy nay leta....prr...fir bhi Fortuner aur Innova aur toyota ki car achhi aati hai
@@V8Supercar1 My E39 Touring Auto got to over 250k miles with no work at all before the auto box started to go. Along with the diff, and multiple oil leaks.
odd. i bought my e36 automatic with 186k on it, and manual swapped it. since it was an auto, no one really beat on it and it’s in amazing condition. engine, drivetrain, bushings, interior (lol)
I've seen plenty of the 328's and M3's with the ZF automatic reach 220k plus, the getrag automatics on the early 325's and 318's were the worst. But I agree, BMW automatics should be avoided unless it's too good of a deal to pass up.
I bought a 1995 325i for 300 bucks in November, I fell in love right away with that car ! Old but fun
Good move if that's the adult toy you love. Me, I'm looking for an Isetta. My dad turned down a job with them in 1957 because he thought BMW would never make it, all they were importing was "that crazy 3-wheeled egg shaped thing with the front of the car as the door." So he went to work at Alpha Romeo instead, and we all know how many times they've gone in & out of the US market, lol.
I have owned a few BMW models. The harder you run them the better they run. The 2.8 L is almost indestructible.
As the former owner of a 1986 BMW 528, I can say that this young man nailed it! He was very honest and truthful. AND as a BMW retiree, I can say that they are made to run! And yes the radiators are plastic. Mine actually blew up while I was sitting in front of work one morning. But hey, it lasted over 20 years. I now drive a Tacoma. I'm tired of fixing cars. LOL
Thanks for the comment! I don't blame you, life gets busy and there's a point where you don't want to have to worry about fixing cars.
I so agree, you have to drive them! I have a E38 with 340k and recently sold a '80 Mercedes 240D and if you don't drive these cars the seals crack, brake calipers seize and a bunch of other problems. I enjoy doing the work and figuring things out. He is so right that you learn a lot from doing many little things on them.
"Dealer quoted me 4 grand... With the camera man here it cost me 350 dollars"... And that is why a channel like Scottys is important.
The LOLbertarian 1500$ for a timing chain tensionor that take 30mins to swap
Stealership is the real name of bmw dealerships
I am always surprised by how interesting your "Wacky Wednesday' video's are.
All inline non turbo I6 BMW engines are bulletproof and have great performance!
Hey but that N54 IS bullet proof, but it’s turbos aren’t. You keep those turbos healthy or replace them and that engine will last just as long
@@mauriciosanchez144 he's talking about the ones that came in the e36's that won pretty much engine awards for every year that they were out.. m52b28 m50b25 etc..
@@vucci8378what are you saying bro 😂 I got an n52 and it’s non turbo i6
That's how I feel about my 29 year old miata... something always needs to be replaced because of old age, and it's a good learning experience
As long as it still runs, keep driving it! It can always be a work in progress.
@@philipbair4795 oh she has got plenty of life in her left
320k for a BMW engine is nothing, as long as you dont let it overheat it will literally run forever.
These straight sixes are tanks. M54s especially
M54 is the bad one only because of the wafer thin oil control rings on the pistons other than that their amazing
Stephen Brundrett yup ! Mine burns oil like crazy !! 205K though
@@DrSovertake mine is an E46 323ci m52tu 202k doesn't use anything ever in 6yrs, guy at work has a E46 320 m54 98k & that uses 1litre oil every 600miles he says & it's well cared for too. Love mine but rust showing 😞
Stephen Brundrett yeah she’s getting there ... but I like her 😍
@@DrSovertake I feel u!. bad I think it my valve. Stems when I stop at a stop light then accelerate no check engine I hope it valve stems!
I'm a Mercedes guy. I see Mercs with that mileage all the time. The key is that the owner takes care of the vehicle.
Key is enthusiast and big fan base who’s willing to keep them on the road and keep paying for maintenance cause they enjoy driving it
Why are your tires on backward?
Makes the odometer go backwards
@Nicola Medaino my too =)
Seriously guys send this to the top so this guy can see this... Not trying to make fun of him or anything but he has directional tires and they are going the wrong way. He needs to fix that asap.
ultimaetsolder fair question
Maybe to even out tire wear as part of a rotation schedule?
This guy is on highway 9 in the Santa Cruz mountains. Unless I am wrong, but this is TOO FAMILIAR TO ME. I live in the south Bay Area. Also, this guy needs to switch up his cooling system from plastic to aluminum.. hit up ECS tuning.
Yessir, skidpad! The only change I'd make is the fully aluminum radiator and maybe an electric fan. The aluminum expansion tank seems finnicky.
Terry Skarry do you know where I could get a lift kit installed in San Jose, Campbell, Los Gatos or Saratoga?
I thought Skyline
That’s exactly where it is! I was thinking the exact thing.
Yes he is. At the view spot
Well done Phillip! That took a lot of planning and courage.
I have 2 E46 BMW 330 with 310k and 350k KM, both have been quite reliable with regular maintenance. Most of the E36-E46 6cyl have pretty solid engines and the manual transmissions are fun and durable.
If you consider cracking heads and leaking gaskets solid then sure
My E39 530i has 200k and it feels brand new. I hope to get it past the 300k milestone
@@aleksiesko885 I have replaced leaking valve cover/filter housing gaskets, which I would consider normal on a 300k car, but no issues with heads or head gaskets. My understanding is that cooling system preventative maintenance eliminates much of that trouble. I can only speak for the 3 I have in the family. I wouldn't buy a BMW newer than the E39/46, but for 15 year old sport sedans, I'm pleasantly surprised. They aren't Toyotas
@@micahholland4887 My dad has an 02 530 and it's a beautiful car. The M54 is pretty sturdy and the E39/E46 are arguably the most reliable platforms sporting the BMW badge. Between the 3 cars (530 and 2 330s), there's 750k KMS logged with no major failures.
For what it's worth, my last 3 cars were Japanese and all had 320-510K on them and were also durable, but not much fun.
Convert that Beemer to right hand drive and get another 300,000 miles of interior!!
Best comment so far hahaha, there's a thought
Philip Bair lol unbolt the seats with 5/8 hex driver and swap em😂😂
What's that mean if u don't mind me asking
For BMW guys: buy an aluminium Mishimoto expansion tank and save yourself an engine.
"If you buy a Corolla you will never learn how to repair cars"
LOL
To give him credit, he did say newer Corolla
Corrollas break too
People don’t seem to work on their cars these days
The amount of bmw haters is real, they have a love for Camry’s or something
You are really stupid as your name says "BMW M3 e46" The guy said in the video that if you can work on German cars it's great because you are going to save a lot of money however if you go to a dealership you will regret badly
you're on the wrong channel
I am a hater of German engineering. It's overcomplicated to the point of stupidity. Need to replace tail light bulb? Start by removing cup holder. (Ok I'm exaggerating a lil :)
@@juliogonzo2718 german cars are the best imo
@@tamrielnwah6279 they are best
Best for learning how to fix a car
I can relate, my first car was a e46 (2002 bmw 325i) with the manual 5 speed. I learned a lot about cars. Learned to replace the radiator, oil Changes, and that’s when I discovered the beautiful inline six engines. Still my favorite engine design. Car now has 260k miles, hope to put more.
Nice dude, e46's are nice vehicles. Probably the last ones you can squeeze a lot of mileage out of.
@@philipbair4795wrong. I got the next model e90 without I drive it’s brilliant maybe even more modern than e46
Rick Astley???🤔
Hell yeah he singing to the car never gonna give the bimmer up
HAHAHA my thoughts exactly!
I absolutely love this e36. 15 years ago I had one with the same engine. It is the real ultimate driving machine! M52 engine sounds amazing especially above 4000rpm. Front suspension without rubber bushing delivered unbelievable handling and driving experience. I can only compare it to Porsche 911 and Nissan 350z. Direct, logical car. Real BMW. Unfortunately, I had to sell it (but only to buy e38 750 which is another story :)).
If someone has such a car - baby it!
@Capt777harris Yes, for already 14 years ) But it's 750i, not il.
My VW Quantum Syncro carved up 17 like a champ. AWD, 125 hp, five speed manual, 2800 lb curb weight, and excellent steering and handling. I was amazed at how many makes and models could not keep up with me. No SUV’s stood a chance at all. I bought the car from the second owner for $1750 and it was cherry. Got T-boned by a red light runner after only six months of ownership.
Rare cars these days! I saw one at one of the San Jose pick n pulls once and couldn't believe it.
Rev up your mileage 🚘
The guy gave honest review. Looks good for all those miles. Drove a 3 series in the 80's and it was a solid car. Electronic display originally $8,000 to replace at the dealer back in the 90's on a 5 series.
how it is that expensive? my 2004 5series e60 need new i drive and it is 600€.
@@manager96ful new tech back then
I absolutely love BMW’s!l But, I’m able to do all of my own repairs 😉
DjDestinyChicago DIY👊bro
What about e34s ?
Not the newer ones you cant. Unless you own a bmw 3000 dollar computer which is one of the major reasons id never buy a bmw again.
@@Mihalyofficial how new? I can work on my 2013 e82 and all I need is an obd scanner to reset
How hard is it to work on BMW versus say an Acura or Honda?
M52B25 owner here (323iA), less than 100K in miles. Sommerfahrzeug, as they say in Germany. Runs, shifts like an angel. The engine is one of the best made ever. Love it. 1990's tech.
Paul Nyberg Jr
Hey Scotty I got a 1984 GMC Sierra pick up with 180,000 miles on it got a new 350 V8 5.7L engine, 400 transmission, transfer case in 1992. Runs and drives great thanks sat for 17 years
aside from the wind noise, this was a pretty well done wacky Wednesday video. Thanks, Phillip!
Thank you! I know, I was bummed that I couldn't film any other time. Been rainy and windy in the bay area for weeks.
Good video, very well done. I thought the "this car is great because by the time you're done owning it, you'll be a master mechanic!" comment was hilarious btw.
I had a 1996 318i when it was only 6 years old and had done 96,000 miles. When I regretfully parted with it in 9 years later, I had got it to 250,000 miles with only minor maintenance such as oils changes, air filter, coolant change and sparks. Easily the best car I have owned. Just look after those E36 cars and they are bullet proof. No surprise yours has got well over 300,000 miles. Heard of the early E36s having head gasket problems early on in their lives. You got to watch for corrosion on the arches as well and coolant and oil levels creeping downwards slowly over time. The service lights can easily be reset using a paperclip between particular contacts on that round plastic computer socket under the bonnet. Thanks for the video, brought back a lot of great memories for me.
Thanks for the praise, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! These old bmw's should easily hit 250k, I think most cars start to show their age after 20 years and 300k miles. New ones.. not so much. Cheers mate!
The BMW is superior when it comes to the I6. Everyone knows they run forever.
Your wheels are in the opposite rotating position, its dangerous to drive it like this
How can u tell?
@@expressivepets1 The tire tread. When he has the wheel turned you see the direction of water flow is towards the center of the tire.
Expressive Pets tires are facing the wrong way
Lmao.. scotty, he needs a lesson on tires
Maybe he drives more in reverse??
Ahhh, the E36, my favorite BMW chassis. I’ve own three of them. They were all great. I’m currently working on getting the M3 version.
The head gasket job alone in worth at twice much as the car.
Lol, you can have any car last a long time if your a mechanic!
My brother is a mechanic. The last thing he wants to do when he gets home is work on his own car.
Yep, he and his wife drive Toyotas.
Well actually his wife recently bought a 2017 Elantra.
Yeah I work on a lot of stuff mainly four wheelers I prefer not to work on my truck every other week.
Never had that
BMW used to make decent cars. Now all they make are ENDLESS MONEY PITS!!
Not true. My uncles BMW G11 7 series has no faults. Not all beemers have faults
"There's no arguing that" -Scotty
LOL. They were worse in the old days, I first rode in an E9 in about 1981. Been in love with them ever since. They are NOT for people who are budget conscious.
In that case All cars are good I have had many cars in my life not a single car ever broke down a few flat tires and dead battery’s but never any mechanical problems maybe it’s the person owning the car who knows or lucky
The Real Bleach not all beemer have fault but MAJORITY of them do.
Is it true when your tires are on backward, your odometer goes in reverse?
RellyOhBoy yes
That was the best one yet! I live in Australia and have owned two 7s, three 5s and one 3 series over the years- all high mileage second hand cars. Mechanically ok , however being old and cynical I think BMW has designed the electronic bits to degrade early to drive us to replace them early.
Thanks! Definitely agree on the part about the electronics, sometimes simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
I had an E36 328i and it taught me so much. I wish I didn’t sell it but the knowledge from it is priceless
found this same model for $4200 but hasn’t been driven for four years with only 89000 miles. car still starts. I think this is a steal
My dad bought a VW Jetta brand new back in 1999, 99% of the time it had mechanical issues (which is often due to it being a VW, and due to the harsh conditions of Quebec roads) he worked on it himself. I got the car handed down to me 3 years ago, and that car taught me a lot. Its where I learned to drive stick, where I learned basic maintenance, and its where I learned to never buy a German car
xdddd.
I love the fact my father had Mk4 Golf with 66kW 1.9TDI as his daily vehicle at work, it was running smoothly 24/7.
A year later, he bought VW Bora 2000 1.9 TDI 85kW, had it for 6 years.. had literally 0 issues, was as expensive to maintain as a bicycle.
So, I guess your dad just bought a Jetta for 300$ which was in every lake and couple rivers before being sold and that's where you got mindfucked by the idea of german cars being unreliable.
My mother had 2 VW Jetta never had any problem .
VWs are trash sadly as cool a they are they always break but bmw and Mercedes seem to last
@@Malibus_Most_Wanted not in my experience!
I had a 2002 jstta 2.0. I had it for 12 years and yes I did all the work myself. After 250k on it I sold it only because I got board of it. Damn thing is still runing around here in the town I sold it in. Say what you will but that car never left me on the side of the road.
This guy is a professional BMW mechanic and knows what he talking about.
Cool video! I like the older BMWs Just goes to show if you take care of it, it will take care of you!
I'm jealous. I'm sixty and in my youth I had a used 1974 BMW 2002. Just like this great kid I enjoyed doing the work and repairs myself.
I happy he likes that car so much because not too many will
Been through a lot with me, I can't bear to get rid of it unless something catastrophic happens
How did it make it to this point in its lifespan without the obligatory fake M3 badges & ricexhaust?
Never seen one in this condition before.
Fascinating
I refuse to be that guy.. I hate the stance culture and ruining a car that was set up to look and handle well from the factory.
Yeah those German straight sixes can bend like bananas if they overheat, but keeping on top of coolant leaks, brittle plastics, the water pump AND the head gasket keeps these classics on the road
Great car build and great video walkthrough. My E36 lasted 13 years with almost zero issues. It was a great car, I sold it at 175k miles... still running fine.
That's so true cars like that BMW shown in this video on Scotty Kilmer's channel said they're meant to be driven. I would say some nice cars aren't meant to stay in the garage. Take care of your car and it'll take care of you I guess.
It’s a shame what over engineering has done to the bmw name......
Over engineering lol. Too bad Land Rover, Jaguar, fiat , GM , were all over engineered too. People must stop over engineering or they damage their names!
There are two of these in my office, fitted to 5 series A39 and one has 325k miles with no problems.
The last thing I said to myself before I bought my 2009 Audi Q5 was "hell I can fix whatever goes wrong with it". And no doubt I will in time but this car has so far been the most reliable I've ever had, it idles like a swiss watch. Had it year and a half only put on 7,000 kms, lots of short commutes, couple road trips. Totally awesome car. 30 mpg highway too.
Best products e 36! A lot of adrenaline & fun! Thanks for video & life positive!
besides the wind "blowing me" this video was detailed and wonderful
Nicely done man!!! Genuine and approachable. You should partner up with Scotty when he retires. :p
Great video. Was a joy to watch!
I almost didn't believe the title I was reading
@@joblo1978 I have bias against crappy car companies
@@jessegamingtv2146 what are you on about? BMW is one of the most legendary names in the industry.
@@RMH5.0 legendary for being unreliable? Yes they most definitely are. This thing is being praised for only 320,000 miles. That's standard with toyotas. Go back to your fantasy in believing they're anything other than piles of expensive garbage.
@@jessegamingtv2146 well my family have had BMW for years. Longest one lasting 25 years. Tbh when my car gets to 250k id sell it like most people lol. I prefer cars that are exciting to look at and fun to drive. If all you want from a car is reliability you're not a enthusiast.
RMH you don't have to be an enthusiast to get cars but you also have to have common sense if you're gonna look for a reliable car. Some people don't want to have to buy a car every 8 to 10 years because it's "fun to drive". At the end of the day these cars are poorly made and that's why less people every year are buying them and also statistically over 80% of them are eased because they're unreliable. Period
320K miles incredible
that is what I was thinking!
350 dollars in parts, and the shop wanted 4000 dollars damn
The trunk tribute at the end was a nice touch.
Hats off to the dude! Good job 👍🏻
E34 and e36 are true legend, well built, never breaks down and drift kings
Mate you're motor is mint.........cos you drive it and it works, job done.
My 1996 E36 328i has 500,000km. Up here in Ontario Canada. Seen every winter, Krowned every year. I still have it. Very reliable. Engine never opened up except for valve cover gasket change. I now have it as a spare to my X3 Incase my X3 is broken.
Have a E46 330i with 220k. Trying to keep it going as long as possible. Loving seeing videos of hi-mileage bummers.
same have E46 330i with 280k KM. Generally speaking it is very reliable
Wow. Tell me more I am considering getting on in Nigeria its 211 on the clock
Own a 94 E36 with 235k miles. Not longer a daily driver but I don't feel like selling it. It's been such a good car.
Hey dude that must of been some experience doing a head job on that old Beemer that was Big good luck with it go Germany
Headgasket job is the same on that as it is on a civic or old Toyota
I have a '95 M3 with 220K miles on it. Other than routine maintenance only the radiator, thermostat housing and fuel pump have been replaced. I also rebuilt the VANOS.
E36 so underrated. Everyone loves the E30 (including me), however the E36 is just as tough, but engines and suspension are better.
e30's had better build quality in some areas, and some people just prefer the styling. Only thing I don't like about the 325i e30's is the timing belt.
157 comments about the tire mounting. No one reads the comments before posting the same thing.
Headline should read... THIS IS WHAT ONE OF THE LAST REAL BMW's LOOKS LIKE.
« the seats are nice » pans to cracked assed seats im dead 💀
These older BMW were great, especially their 6 cylinders. Their 90's era 1.6 and 1.8 liter 4 cylinders sucked. They didn't last long because they had crank bearings that wear out completely at ~100-130k miles. Low oil pressure warning comes on in idle and lower RPM which means bearings can't hold oil pressure and a rebuild is due.
I've always been interested in the 4 bangers but I heard they are not as robust. Thanks for the technical info!
Pink badge is cute for Valentine’s Day.
Loved the end where he is in the trunk 😆 what a great review!
That was indeed a sweet outro.
I love the e36! I had a '98 328i white on black w/ aftermarket staggered 18s. Drove like a champ & always got compliments on her. Ended up selling because a $9 oil filter housing gasket that needed to be replaced was gonna cost me $900 in labor! But I just bought a '02 325i 5-speed with 227k miles for $800. CEL is on & she needs some detailing. But drives amazing. It just isn't smogged yet, but I got the 30-day TOP, so I'm on the road! I really enjoyed this review. Kudos to Scotty & the proud owner of that high mileage e36.
Thanks man, best of luck with your new (to you) car!
327,000 miles 1997 328i I sold engine still GOOD !! Mine didn't need head gasket but a thermostat
This video is interesting and very well done. Thank you Philipp.
Thanks for sharing !!! Great tips !!!
Haha he popped out of the trunk like scotty, nice touch
My first car was a bmw e36 320i great in-line 6 engine, really fun to drive, learned a lot of driving techniques with it.
Swap the left and right front wheels. Great car. Honest owner: "you do yourself... or you pay!"
Rev up your endless money pits
tyvek05 lol. What part of endless money pit don’t you understand? Maintenance all you put, it’s endless money put. Been there many times.
OHCUHC 300 , I have a 330 xi, that cost $3400 almost 5 years ago. I’ve put in a new battery and a fuel pump, plus regular oil changes. The newer BMWs can be money pits, but if you find one that was maintained well, with records and you do the simple things, like with any car, they can be no more costly than other cars. There are lots of readily-available parts that aren’t too pricey. My fuel pump cost $49 brand new. It depends on how you use and take care of your cars. I also had a Ford Expedition up until a year ago. It was a 2001 I bought used. Bought tires and a battery for it, plus oil changes. I owned it for 10 years and it had 240,000 on it when I sold it. It was still in great shape, I just didn’t use it much any more. Most cars depend on how you care for them.
Stuttgart up mate have you watched the video entirely ? ??? The guy said in the video that if you can work on German cars it's great because you are going to save a lot of money however if you go to a dealership you will regret badly
@tyvek05 Yes, they are endless money pits, that is ALL cars. Some (BMW) cars just cost more than others. Basic physical law are in play here, namely Entropy. Study up!
You're insane.
90s bmw are so cool .......basic radio , gauges, interior panels and bottons ...... So good I miss old cars from the 90s
God I love the E36. So classic, and yet so modern and refreshing. I’d love to own one
buying a second hand German car real taught me well how to fix a car
I'm in shock ! I had no idea that this brand could last this many miles ! Great job 👏!
I work at a gas station and one of the guys drives a 90s one (don't remember which model right now) and he has about 250k miles on his. Know another guy who had 220k before his engine blew. Early beamers were great. It's just now they're terrible
Only the pre 2003 era will do this just simple and made well cars now it’s just garbage
Why do people abuse their cars like this? I had a 1994 325i that I put 290,000 miles on and I only put a thermostat, water pump, and 4 wheel bearings during the time I owned it. I sold it to a friend and he put another 150,000 miles on it with another t-stat and water pump. Do your regular maintenance with high quality fluids and these car will last forever. My friend only sold the car because he started a family and needed an bigger car.....it was still pristine inside and out at 450,000 miles!