Johny Utah Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 Anyone have any experience with one of these? Would I be able to rely on it for 200,000 miles? If I get one it would have between 60-80 thousand miles on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizin01 Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 X5 3.5D? All the BMW D's seem to have some SCR system problems. I would only own one if it was deleted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny Utah Posted October 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 I forgot to put it would be a 328. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizin01 Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 Those aren't very common, so the sample size is small. We don't see many at our dealership. The technology is pretty similar to the 6 cylinder models. Lots of parts in the SCR system. Similar EGR system for it to gunk up the intake, etc. It will last 200k miles but the parts are NOT cheap. I guess it depends on what you are used to owning whether it would be "reliable" or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny Utah Posted October 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 I have a 03 Tundra that has 231,000 miles on it. Have had virtually no problems with it. Don’t want to get something that’s going to require a lot of expensive maintenance. I figured the diesel might be ok. With good mpg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizin01 Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 I have a 03 Tundra that has 231,000 miles on it. Have had virtually no problems with it. Don’t want to get something that’s going to require a lot of expensive maintenance. I figured the diesel might be ok. With good mpg. The cost to own the D wouldn't be worth it just for the increase in mileage in my opinion. On a BMW anyway. Any BMW isn't gonna have Toyota reliability... If you want a BMW I get it but its not gonna be free of issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 If you have an unreliable "D", you should see a doc about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 Its going to require a lot of expensive maintenance. I drive my FJ around for 8 years now....its fine. Bought the Mrs. that Mini Countryman and now the transfer case is going out at 60K miles. That is like a $4000 job (at dealer) and T-cases seem to be a pretty big problem with BMWs. That isnt even the first issue with it and its still "young" Sure some dont have any problems with the bimmers....someone also won the Powerball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny Utah Posted October 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 That’s to bad. I was wanting to get something a little different then what I’ve had before. I guess a 2016 civic turbo would be a good choice for something with good mpg and reliable. Same ole same ole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 As a serial used bmw owner, if you are looking for something different - have you considered a VW GTi? My Brother and Wife have both had MK5 platform cars (GTi, Audi A3) and have both had very good luck with them. Plus they come in stick (something the bmw diesel cars don't do). The thing about German cars is they work best with preventative maintenance. they aren't expensive to own unless you start to defer maintenance and then things start to add up. Also, that sometimes requires you to go above the dealer's recommendations like doing an oil change every 5K instead of 10K and actually changing out the gear lube because no car component is "lifetime fill" if you expect it to make it to 200K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 .... and actually changing out the gear lube because no car component is "lifetime fill" if you expect it to make it to 200K. That is a great point, and I think why my Transfer case has died. I had no idea, even though 60K doesnt seem too excessive....but maybe it was since from my research it holds like 1/2 qt. of fluid. WTF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny Utah Posted October 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 As a serial used bmw owner, if you are looking for something different - have you considered a VW GTi? My Brother and Wife have both had MK5 platform cars (GTi, Audi A3) and have both had very good luck with them. Plus they come in stick (something the bmw diesel cars don't do). The thing about German cars is they work best with preventative maintenance. they aren't expensive to own unless you start to defer maintenance and then things start to add up. Also, that sometimes requires you to go above the dealer's recommendations like doing an oil change every 5K instead of 10K and actually changing out the gear lube because no car component is "lifetime fill" if you expect it to make it to 200K. I don’t really like how the GTi looks. I do like the Jetta GLi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx2guy19 Posted October 25, 2018 Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 I don’t really like how the GTi looks. I do like the Jetta GLi. I have a 2016 GLI and love it. I get about 38mpg on the highway and the car actually has some really nice "get up". Paid a great price in April and have put almost 15k miles on it already. About to get a remote start done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny Utah Posted October 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 I have a 2016 GLI and love it. I get about 38mpg on the highway and the car actually has some really nice "get up". Paid a great price in April and have put almost 15k miles on it already. About to get a remote start done! Are the seats comfortable for long drives? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx2guy19 Posted October 25, 2018 Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 Are the seats comfortable for long drives? Extremely. I’ve driven it to Kentucky, Nashville and Chicago in the last 5 months with no issues. Backseat is very roomy as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted October 25, 2018 Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 Father in law has a 14 328. 60k already ate a xfer case and now the rear diff is puking at the pinion seal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versluis Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 Are the seats comfortable for long drives? I love my GLI as well, but my number one complaint are the seats. I’m a bigger guy (6’4) and longer trips I wish it had the VW plaid non leather seats. You can get them for a great price used and new. The new one will be launched next year after they show it in Detroit. It’s going to be a step up in performance going to more of the MQB chassis. I have had mine 4 years and done some mods and it’s a fun car around town. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx2guy19 Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 I love my GLI as well, but my number one complaint are the seats. I’m a bigger guy (6’4) and longer trips I wish it had the VW plaid non leather seats. Dude really?! I seriously love the seats, even more than my S4. But, I'm only 5'11". I have an appointment to get a downpipe and tune done on mine, but really found the car to be fun without it. Ended up saving the cash and just enjoying the car as is. I am going to get a remote start soon though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versluis Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 Dude really?! I seriously love the seats, even more than my S4. But, I'm only 5'11". I have an appointment to get a downpipe and tune done on mine, but really found the car to be fun without it. Ended up saving the cash and just enjoying the car as is. I am going to get a remote start soon though. I think they fit your size better. As we have talked about, I really like the downpipe and the software. The car pulls much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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