[Rosslol]

Originally Posted by Kerr

Have you asked if they will let you do that?

They will have based the service plan on hourly cost at one of their main garages, not BMW rates.

Don't ever trust a salesman.

Not sure if im allowed but if they start acting up then ill just go right to them and demand they look at it. I dont trust him but hes alright, hes a friend of my uncles so he looked after me.

[Falmouthboy]

Originally Posted by Rosslol

Quick random question? Never had a look when i took it a run, but it doesnt have a sport mode right?

If it's an Auto it will have, just knock the gear stick to the left from the D position. - If it's a manual, no.

[SelSol]

Originally Posted by Kerr

The deal was all servicing due in the short term had to be completed. They could no understand what servicing was required or reset any of the service lights as they don't have the equipment.

I didn't think you needed any tools to reset the service indicators? Mine certainly doesn't.....

To the OP, Its a nice looking, decent steer. I had an E92 Coupe 320i as a courtesy car last month, yes, it felt a bit flat, (but then most things do after a 335d) but to be fair to it, grunt aside, it revved smoothly, handled as it should, and was generally a pleasant place to be. From memory, its only about 1450kg, whereas the 335d is best part of 200kg heavier, and you can feel it in the corners, 320i definitely changes direction with more aplomb.

Engine was definitely quieter than mine which isn't a bad thing, and 40mpg was a piece of piss. I also like the red, you don't see many of them (because 90% of people that buy them seem to be all a bit conservative, Red and Montego blue seem to be as outrageous as you can go these days).

For what its worth, I also remember driving a 320d and being totally unimpressed. Its just a four pot diesel, absolutely nothing to get excited about. Refined and economical is about as positive as I can be about it.

As for reliability, that means bollocks all these days, mines been in the garage every other month for serious issues......

[atariboy]

I have a 320i and although I am moving to a 6 pot, I think the 320i is one of the smoothest 4 cylinder engines around. Yes its a little thirsty but if you are only doing 8k miles a year that shouldnt bother you.
Its been 100% reliable with the exception of the infamous coils and injector issue, which was rapidly fixed last year and since then its been a totally different car.

Just drive it and enjoy it

[Rosslol]

Originally Posted by atariboy

I have a 320i and although I am moving to a 6 pot, I think the 320i is one of the smoothest 4 cylinder engines around. Yes its a little thirsty but if you are only doing 8k miles a year that shouldnt bother you.
Its been 100% reliable with the exception of the infamous coils and injector issue, which was rapidly fixed last year and since then its been a totally different car.

Just drive it and enjoy it

Surley the mpg will be better than my corsa vxr? getting 230 miles out a full tank (40L) of mixed town/motorway driving. And my foot isnt too heavy =/

[E93Ant]

My 320i constantly cuts out, but there's a button on the dash that stops this from happening! lol

[atariboy]

Stop-Start is a pain in the ass. The peasants just laugh at the 'prat' in the Beemer who keeps stalling his engine.

[Rosslol]

Originally Posted by E93Ant

My 320i constantly cuts out, but there's a button on the dash that stops this from happening! lol

Is this standard on all 320i?

[xenon]

Originally Posted by Rosslol

Is this standard on all 320i?

2008 MY onwards, manual only.

[mikeouk]

Looks great in red.
Did you pick this up yet? If not, insist they remove the rear wheels and check for cracks, with these rims its more a case of "when will they crack"rather than "if". If the wheels are ok, ditch the run flats.

[bmwak]

I've driven a few x20i's (in either a 1 series or 3 series variant - same engine). They've all been pretty reliable.

If you are happy with the way it drove I really wouldn't worry about it mate - just enjoy your new car . The only thing i'd suggest is ensuring you have a BMW warranty as it really is worth it (for any vehicle) - but you've got that covered so all good.

[Rosslol]

Originally Posted by mikeouk

Looks great in red.
Did you pick this up yet? If not, insist they remove the rear wheels and check for cracks, with these rims its more a case of "when will they crack"rather than "if". If the wheels are ok, ditch the run flats.

The car is being Mot'd, and reading on here the cracks get picked up there. Also they are refurbing every alloy as they were all kerbed, so they'll see then yeah im ditching the runflats asap.

[CarAbuser]

Originally Posted by Rosslol

The car is being Mot'd, and reading on here the cracks get picked up there. Also they are refurbing every alloy as they were all kerbed, so they'll see then yeah im ditching the runflats asap.

My cracked wheel got picked up on the MOT but the garage that ran the MOT are known for being very thorough. I suspect most standard garages would not notice a hairline crack on a wheel.

[Rosslol]

Originally Posted by CarAbuser

My cracked wheel got picked up on the MOT but the garage that ran the MOT are known for being very thorough. I suspect most standard garages would not notice a hairline crack on a wheel.

Yeah if i have to wait for another week if theres a crack on the wheel so be it, i wont have to pay for them as they have to MOT The car before i pick it up.

[Rosslol]

Just an update!, everythings fine, car runs a dream! only bad point is my seatbelt assistant doesnt work =( going in next week to get it fixed.

Love it!

[Kerr]

Nice.

Try not park under the trees though. It makes a mess of your paint.

[Rosslol]

Originally Posted by Kerr

Nice.

Try not park under the trees though. It makes a mess of your paint.

Dont have a choice its my parking spot, im used to keeping ontop of it though, my vxr was arden blue! any sap/imperfections stuck out like a sore thumb