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02-20-2020, 10:29 AM | #70 |
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1. BMW realized they put the N54 into two many models, and brought out the N55. 2. Anyone who buys a used BMW with no research is asking for trouble.
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02-20-2020, 10:52 AM | #71 |
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There's no magic in Toyota's reliability. They have been using largely the same drivetrains for decades. The recently retired MZ engine dates back to the early 90's and the current GR engine used in most Toyotas and Lexus vehicles dates back to 2002. If BMW kept offering vehicles with the same engines they did 15-20 years ago they would be out of business today as buyers of this class expect the latest and greatest in powerplants.
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02-20-2020, 11:41 AM | #72 |
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Funny thing is that many people who bought an old poor person's BMW has seen some slight increase in their car's value, haha. But I do get the point that some people try to floss by buying a BMW when they have no business buying one as the upkeep costs are a bit more than a 1995 Toyota Tercel or Corolla. I think I need to find a grandma owned Corolla. |
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02-20-2020, 11:55 AM | #73 | |
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and 2) Notes From Toyota-land Both these book support and refute your statement. It's complicated. |
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02-20-2020, 12:00 PM | #74 |
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I mean, the biggest issue with BMWs are shitty gaskets/seals causing oil leaks. If they can fix that then maintenance costs would go down. The easy solution of course is to carry an extra quart of oil and ignore the leaks, as most (not all [stupid OFHG leaking onto belts]) won't cause major immediate issues.
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I have a 5hp Briggs and Stratton engine on my log splitter that's over 20 years old and has many thousands of hours on it. It's so simple that there's not much that can go wrong. But if you tried to scale it up and power a car with it, it'd be the biggest, heaviest, smokiest POS car engine in the last 75 years. My point is, durability comes at a cost. That cost is, the fun you can have driving it.
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Toyota puts a lot of emphasis on quality, it's ingrained in their culture. In developing the Z4/Supra, it was reported that BMW was surprised at how extensive Toyota's quality controls were, taking every bit down to a fastener or rivet and put it through stringent quality control. Thus, while it's true that longevity makes for more opportunities for better quality, that alone doesn't nearly explain it. It's not that simple. |
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While Lexus has not been my cup of tea, it has held its own. |
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Lexus is at least 5-7 years behind the Germans in terms of performance and tech. The only thing that speaks for Lexus is their reliability.
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