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Originally Posted by bimmerfile
Interesting. Do you have a link for that?
Of the 30+ vehicles I've owned in my lifetime, I have found the BMWs I've owned to be the most reliable by far of all the brands I've had.
My 2016 M235xi ragtop 1 yr, 13K Kms - zero issues
My 2015 228xi ragtop 1 yr, 11K Kms - zero issues
My 2013 X1 3 yrs, 26K Kms - zero issues
My 2008 128i ragtop, 6 yrs, 43K Kms - 1 issue (window regulator reset).
My 2003 Z4 5 yrs, 28K Kms - zero issues..
Maybe I've been lucky - or the BMW is pretty reliable.  |
Those are not even close to enough mileage to begin gauging reliability. You'd have to cross the 100,000mi threshold to start judging.
A Toyota Camry, for example, can easily get to 170-180k with basic maintenance.
Yes, a Camry and an M235i are in different leagues, but it's baffling to me that some people consider reliability to be 20-50k mi from new without any problems before going to another car in 2-3 years. That's barely scratching the surface in wear.
Most people do not have that luxury. Most people are driving 80k-200k mile single cars for 8-12 years. Ask the average car buyer how impressed they'd be that our BMW has lasted an amazing 28,000 km.