Engine-leaks like a pig, still runs good though
Rear passengers window won't open
Navigation and stereo quit working
Plastic around drivers seat where the controls are broke and falle on the ground, can't attach it back, need a new one.
Drivers door handle broke, Cup holder broke, ashtray broke, passengers seat magazine holder broke.
Pixels on the dash control iunstruments went missing, couldnt read the mileage and general warnings, fixed that one by removing the assembly and spraying contacts with elecrical cleaner, degreaser.
Where do I start?
The good-car feels like a plane, pretty comfortable, pleasure to drive when you forget about ever appearing problems and maintenence costs. Love the looks.
The bad-something always seem to brake, i thought german engineers were supposed to be one of the best???Doesn't seem that way, for that kinda money, car is supposed to be perfect, you get what you pay for, right?No-in case with bmw not. Problems kept popping up, i couldnt keep up with them and sold the car, glad I did. I loved the car in the beggining, but grew to hate it...
Bottom point-it's an old farts with money car, if you are young get something else. If you are not made of money-get something else. If you want something that's not going to irritate you, get something else. If you don't want to deal with the dealers mechanic, get something else.BMW-I'm dissapointed in you, doubt I'm gonna stick to german engineering anymore...
Relax man!
That is I mean on your comment on German engineering.
It is also here in Europe common for BMW to break down now and then, and it's expensive to replace.
But if you want a German car you can buy a Mercedes or even better an Audi with no fear.
In Europe we have some other good brands that you won't see in USA like Opel, also okay, and cheap.
But a car like BMW should really be checked before buying 2nd hand.
If not taken care of good, they come with a LOT of problems.
Coming from a very satisfied BMW owner; a 7-series is NOT the way to go if you want trouble-free motoring. These cars break almost as often as a Mercedes S-Class. They are decent overall, but you will be in the garage often. Definitely avoid Audis if you do not want to be inconvenienced. I love Audis, but cannot afford to own one right now.
That said, if you want a reliable car buy a six-cylinder 5-series or any 3-series. I have a 3-series and it is by far the easiest car I have ever lived with. A 5-series is basically a larger 3-series because it is not much more complex, just roomier.
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