7 Solid Reasons You Should Never Buy A TOKUNBO BMW

BMW is known for making some of the best driver’s cars the world has ever seen, but most mechanics will tell you to stay far away from used examples.

BMW was once a storied automaker, a fine German brand with a rich history and an awesome collection of cars roaming the Earth. But sadly, things have changed for the worse. An emphasis on making mass-market cars that don’t age well has forever tarnished the brand with previous owners and DIY tinkerers.

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 costs are astronomical.

Sure, they look cool and have that certain amount of allure about them. But that sweet siren song will eventually hit a series of bad notes as you make personal checks into the mechanic shop.

Here are solid reasons to not buy a used BMW.

Electrical Problems

BMWs are notorious for their electrical problems. But the problems aren’t just caused by fancy gadgets—even basic things, such as power windows and batteries, mysteriously stop working.

Well-documented reliability issues

Consumer Reports tells you everything you need to know. They have not scored the brand as “above average” since 2007. Now add the fact that published data shows that BMWs are more likely than any other brand to be off the road after four to eight years. Not exactly a ringing endorsement for brand reliability, but surely BMW is aware of the situation, so why aren’t things improving?

What Don’t You Get About the Entry-Level Concept?

Sure, new BMW 3 Series cars are more fun to drive than a Toyota. But you’d better hope that you leased that thing because it is certain to fall apart quickly after just a few years, according to the data. Remember, these are cheap BMW-branded models made for people who don’t know any better. Don’t fall for it.

• Enjoy The Best Years Of The Car

If getting a 2005 7-series is the answer to your automotive dreams, go back to sleep. They are extremely expensive to repair and break down frequently enough for you to have the towing company on speed dial. Whereas some cars will nickel and dime you into poverty, BMWs tend to grab huge chunks of cash out of your account at once. The known problems with these cars can easily cost you thousands to diagnose and repair, such as connecting rod bearing failures, issues with the crankcase ventilation, and faulty cooling systems, just to name a few.

• The thing is just worn out

Let’s face the facts: older BMWs aren’t factory fresh and likely aren’t that precise anymore. The thing is simply worn out and not getting any better. However, if you want to buy an old classic and restore it, it will certainly be a better option than buying a late-model BMW that’s also guaranteed to have more than its fair share of issues. At least old models are appreciated and a lot of fun to drive. 

• Old BMWs Should Not Be Daily Drivers

If you plan on using an old BMW 7 Series as your daily driver, expect problems. They are not good cars for daily commutes, they are known for their high fuel consumption and they are inherently not smooth drivers. 

• Inexperienced owners mean poor maintenance

With the relatively cheap prices for used examples, a lot of inexperienced drivers buy BMWs and do not maintain them properly. That means there are a lot of cars out there for sale that has had little or no scheduled maintenance done on them.

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Many non-car enthusiasts don’t really care about that kind of thing and just drive them until they die, and even many enthusiasts insist on doing the work themselves. Is that really something you’d want to buy? And if the warranty has run out, it’s even worse.

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