Are old BMWs any good?

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Are old BMWs any good?

Many experienced owners and mechanics will tell you to stay far away from used BMWs, especially ones from the last 20 years, or so. They are simply not worth the money you will no doubt have to pour into them. They break easily, the parts are expensive, and the labor costs are astronomical.

Is N55 a good engine?

N55 Reliability Despite the many misconceptions that BMW’s as a whole are unreliable, the BMW N55 is actually a fairly reliable engine. The four most common problems with the N55 are, in no specific order, the valve cover and gasket, water pump, oil filter housing gasket, and VANOS solenoids.

What mileage is good for a used BMW?

Generally speaking, BMW cars are good for high mileage. They tend to max out at between 150-250,000 miles. So, anything in that range is seen as possibly too high a mileage to warrant buying the car. But, most BMW’s are in the high mileage bracket when they hit 60-80,000 miles.

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Which BMW is the best?

Finally, ranking #1 on this list of the best BMW cars is the BMW 507. The BMW 507 was produced in 1956 and only lasted three years before being pulled in 1959. The BMW 507 is a roadster that was supposed to be produced overseas and exported to the United States by the thousands per year.

What is the most affordable BMW?

BMW M3 – The BMW M3 is the performance car that helped launch the company’s high performance division and the car itself has become a legend.

  • BMW M5 – When the M5 was first introduced in the late ’80s it was the fastest sedan you could purchase.
  • BMW Z3 – The Z3 had retro styling and was featured in a Bond film.

    • What is the best used BMW to buy?

    E46 BMW 3 Series. – I don’t think there was any doubt that this was the best BMW for a first-time driver,right?

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  • E38 BMW 7 Series. – I’m not really sure why,but the E38 generation 7 Series (aka,the best 7 Series) has become unbelievably cheap these days.
  • BMW 1 Series Coupe.
  • E39 BMW 5 Series.
  • E36 BMW 3 Series.

    • Which used BMW is the most reliable?

    The most reliable used BMW you can find is probably going to be a 80s-early 2000’s 3 series (non M) that has been well maintained or professionally rebuilt. While they are reliable, as a “Luxury Sport Sedan” they still require more maintenance than a Honda or Toyota.