[PrabhatN23]

Hello,
I am planning on buying a 2016-2017 BMW m2 6mt. I was wondering how reliability is on the n55 past 80 miles. I will probably get a 30-40 thousand mile example. I don't want the car to break within 3 years maorly. A couple of hundred dollars of problems yearly $100-700 is ok. All my friends and people I have asked said the reliability is bad but couldn't tell me what parts go bad. I test drove the car and definitely love the driving feel. So what parts go bad after 70-80k miles is my question.

[DanG]

This has been answered before. Search the forum please.

Here is your answer: https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...ht=Reliability

[M2PDX]

I have a 2017, with zero problems. A friend has a 2016 with 87,000 miles and zero problems. I'd bet that the "friends" you've asked do not actually own M2s. The N55 is pretty bulletproof if you keep up with oil changes. Look for those in the Carfax as you're shopping.

[EDWYER]

80K on my 2016 M2. Runs strong.

[PrabhatN23]

Originally Posted by M2PDX

I have a 2017, with zero problems. A friend has a 2016 with 87,000 miles and zero problems. I'd bet that the "friends" you've asked do not actually own M2s. The N55 is pretty bulletproof if you keep up with oil changes. Look for those in the Carfax as you're shopping.

Thankyou for your response… and do you have your car tuned … I would get one with 35k miles and go bm3 stage 2 with Downpipes and intercoller and cai… my other option is a mustang Gt premium 2019 which is what I was going to buy originally but loved the 335i driving experience too much to let bmw go

[VisualEcho]

Originally Posted by PrabhatN23

All my friends and people I have asked said the reliability is bad...

Your friends don't know jack, and neither do any of the people you have asked.

The N55 is a super reliable engine.

If you want it to last the longest, stay away from aftermarket engine management. Adding an intercooler and charge pipe are prudent, and a down-pipe if you want, but leave it at that.

[PrabhatN23]

Originally Posted by VisualEcho

Your friends don't know jack, and neither do any of the people you have asked.

The N55 is a super reliable engine.

If you want it to last the longest, stay away from aftermarket engine management. Adding an intercooler and charge pipe are prudent, and a down-pipe if you want, but leave it at that.

So to tunes even if it is full bolt ones wihtout e85

[VisualEcho]

Originally Posted by PrabhatN23

So to tunes even if it is full bolt ones wihtout e85

There is no aftermarket tune better at longevity than the BMW tune, they all add power, which decreases reliability. The only thing you can do to increase reliability of the stock engine over how it comes from the factory is to change the intercooler. If you get into this deeper you'll find a myriad of debates, but the jury always shows that less power = more reliability. Remember, the N55 didn't always come with 365 hp.

[PrabhatN23]

Originally Posted by VisualEcho

There is no aftermarket tune better at longevity than the BMW tune, they all add power, which decreases reliability. The only thing you can do to increase reliability of the stock engine over how it comes from the factory is to change the intercooler. If you get into this deeper you'll find a myriad of debates, but the jury always shows that less power = more reliability. Remember, the N55 didn't always come with 365 hp.

And also last question what was m2 pricing like before covid … right now I can't find 40k mile cars under $40k … I remember seeing them in mid 30's before covid.

[VisualEcho]

Originally Posted by PrabhatN23

And also last question what was m2 pricing like before covid … right now I can't find 40k mile cars under $40k … I remember seeing them in mid 30's before covid.

Covid has made all the difference.

I bought my '18 M2 in late 2019 with 9,400 miles on the clock for $49.5K. A year later that same car was $42K. Today, forget it, over $50K for sure, even with somewhat higher miles.

[spidy512]

Originally Posted by PrabhatN23

And also last question what was m2 pricing like before covid … right now I can't find 40k mile cars under $40k … I remember seeing them in mid 30's before covid.

Unfortunately, you are looking at the worst time. I have a saved search for M2's accross the country on several car selling sites, so I am intimate with the inflated pricing. As well as the serious lack of inventory.

If you are patient, and are willing to travel, you can find sub $40k cars, but it is RARE to see one below $45k with less than 40k miles. The examples I have seen are not in great shape or are at low tier car lots and a shady history.

If you can, try to wait this out. I am trying myself but the offers for my M240i are rediculous. I plan to wait until next summer, but who knows when this inflated market with return to "normal".

Best of luck with your search....

josh

[PrabhatN23]

Originally Posted by spidy512

Unfortunately, you are looking at the worst time. I have a saved search for M2's accross the country on several car selling sites, so I am intimate with the inflated pricing. As well as the serious lack of inventory.

If you are patient, and are willing to travel, you can find sub $40k cars, but it is RARE to see one below $45k with less than 40k miles. The examples I have seen are not in great shape or are at low tier car lots and a shady history.

If you can, try to wait this out. I am trying myself but the offers for my M240i are rediculous. I plan to wait until next summer, but who knows when this inflated market with return to "normal".

Best of luck with your search....

josh

I was ok with waiting til late November to early December as I don't want to spend more than 38k out the door without tags … so prob will start to come down near that time

[akkando]

Originally Posted by PrabhatN23

Thankyou for your response… and do you have your car tuned … I would get one with 35k miles and go bm3 stage 2 with Downpipes and intercoller and cai… my other option is a mustang Gt premium 2019 which is what I was going to buy originally but loved the 335i driving experience too much to let bmw go

Intake isn't going to do anything

[M2PDX]

Originally Posted by VisualEcho

There is no aftermarket tune better at longevity than the BMW tune, they all add power, which decreases reliability. The only thing you can do to increase reliability of the stock engine over how it comes from the factory is to change the intercooler. If you get into this deeper you'll find a myriad of debates, but the jury always shows that less power = more reliability. Remember, the N55 didn't always come with 365 hp.

I've had tunes of one sort or another on all 9 of my BMWs over the past 24 years, and I've had ZERO problems with reliability. BMW produces robust engines, but has to make them compliant with regulations from numerous countries. They can always handle a little more power.

[VisualEcho]

Originally Posted by M2PDX

BMW has to make them compliant with regulations from numerous countries.

And the engines are more reliable for it.

Originally Posted by M2PDX

They can always handle a little more power.

Of course they can, some quite a bit, but ALWAYS at the expense of some reliability.

[AndroidRobot]

to give you an idea, I sold my 18 with just under 11K miles for $49K. MMR (Manheim's auction average is $50,600) you won't find any in that price range with this market. Even if you pull the book on a high mileage one it's going to be high. the M2 is a desirable car right now

[PackPride85]

The electronic components in the engine will fail from heat long before anyone over stresses the major mechanical components. I.e. water pump, vanos servos, various actuators, etc….

This is why German cars generally have bad reliability ratings. Mostly electrical issues from high complexity electrical designs.