Should i be worried?

Rosslol · 11-20-2011, 05:37 PM

Just bought a e92 320i M sport 58 plate, 15,000 on the clock.

Pick it up next week, was a bit curious as why it had soo little milage for 15 grand. So took out extended warranty, after reading the forums im seeing the 320i probly wasnt the best choice, should i really be that worried?

moar · 11-20-2011, 05:47 PM

What do you want from your car?

What criteria did you have set out?

Rosslol · 11-20-2011, 05:53 PM

I dont quite get what you mean

I want a car that will last me the 3-5 years with minimal repairs/faults.
I only do about 8k a year so it isnt mega miles either, but reading here the 320i engine isnt the best =/ Speed isnt a factor, i have a remaped corsa vxr atm, so i've had my fun with a fast car

looking forward to cruising.

moar · 11-20-2011, 06:34 PM

320i will do all of that fine.

I know nothing about the engine details other than i's a 4 cylinder petrol engine.

It'll be fine, nothings gonna go wrong with it, it'll be relatively smooth...

It's better than the 318i and better than the 320d for reliability. ( imo)

Rosslol · 11-20-2011, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moar

320i will do all of that fine.

I know nothing about the engine details other than i's a 4 cylinder petrol engine.

It'll be fine, nothings gonna go wrong with it, it'll be relatively smooth...

It's better than the 318i and better than the 320d for reliability. ( imo)

Thanks

Nothing worse than when you just buy a car then read a 20++ page thread on people having problems with the same model haha.

Only thing that i couldn't understand was why the milage was so low for the price, 15kmiles , £14999 for a m sport seemed cheap for me=p even though it was from Arnold clark.
I'll just put it down to the dealership not knowing prices too well untill im proven otherwise i guess!

ZURICH · 11-20-2011, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moar

320i will do all of that fine.

I know nothing about the engine details other than i's a 4 cylinder petrol engine.

It'll be fine, nothings gonna go wrong with it, it'll be relatively smooth...

It's better than the 318i and better than the 320d for reliability. ( imo)

Well from this I suspect you know nothing about the 320d. this engine is so much better in all respects over the 320i more power, more torque, less fuel consumption, cheaper to service and much more fun to drive. sorry for the OP but yes ! you bought the wrong car, nothing wrong with the 320i just that it is not going to be the ultimate driving machine you want.

moar · 11-20-2011, 06:59 PM

Well if its the saloon then its the usual price...it trades in at bang on £13k The coupe trades in at £14k...

So it wasn't a bargain as such, was just a going rate.

So no need to worry it was the going rate :P

As I said, depending on the options, not much is really going to go wrong in, coupled with the fact you can get relatively cheap BMW parts and with the fact BMW engines are so easy to work on that you'll be fine.

Even on my engine, theres not much to go wrong.

And also, you have an extended warranty, wtf is wrong with you, relax matey ! :P

moar · 11-20-2011, 07:03 PM

Oh jesus, here we go, 320d brigade in.

More fun to drive? Really? I mean really?

Lets not forget the turbo, swirl flaps, EGR valve, vacuum pipes, pressure converters etc oh and also the bag of spanners noise in the morning.

11k a year and he should have gotten the 320d...

Not going to be the ultimate driving machine he wants???

ZURICH · 11-20-2011, 07:12 PM

[QUOTE=moar;10840252]Oh jesus, here we go, 320d brigade in.

More fun to drive? Really? I mean really?

Lets not forget the turbo, swirl flaps, EGR valve, vacuum pipes, pressure converters etc oh and also the bag of spanners noise in the morning.

11k a year and he should have gotten the 320d...

Not going to be the ultimate driving machine he wants???

HOOK LINE and SINKER

moar · 11-20-2011, 07:24 PM

Hook, Line, and Stinker more like

xenon · 11-21-2011, 01:50 AM

I had a 320i from new and there was no problem with it. Whilst understanding the 320d is a better engine in some ways to say it's better to drive is a difficult point. As well as being much lighter the 320i engine loves to rev and is much more involving than the diesel even if it ultimately does not produce as much output.

gIzzE · 11-21-2011, 02:39 AM

The 2 litre petrol is a much nicer engine than the diesel, so don't worry about it.

Remember, many petrol owners don't do many miles, they buy the petrol as they want something that is refined and not worried about ultimate power and trying to save a couple of quid each week on fuel, so the mileage is not that strange.

You could call BMW UK with the reg and ask for history on it, then if it has been in at BMW all its life you could use that as an excuse to back out of the deal, if you felt you had made the wrong choice.

Boyd1963 · 11-21-2011, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xenon

I had a 320i from new and there was no problem with it. Whilst understanding the 320d is a better engine in some ways to say it's better to drive is a difficult point. As well as being much lighter the 320i engine loves to rev and is much more involving than the diesel even if it ultimately does not produce as much output.

+1

My 320i ran like a dream and I could get over 45mpg from it on the motorway

xenon · 11-21-2011, 03:18 AM

Yes, a great engine if working properly.

dxb335d · 11-21-2011, 04:44 AM

320d is far more reliable than a 320i.

Good luck with the new motor mate!'
I hope your one is reliable!!

moar · 11-21-2011, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

320d is far more reliable than a 320i.

How did you come about that?

Rosslol · 11-21-2011, 04:55 AM

Thanks for the info guys. Going from a 240bhp small corsa to this, will take some getting used too, will miss the turbo=/ and the noise!
I'm getting its first service/Mot done before i pick it up so hopefully no problems.

Also should i keep an eye out on the alloys? It has the upgraded 19"s with the runflats on them =/

dxb335d · 11-21-2011, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moar

How did you come about that?

Been on here nearly 5 years. 320i is pretty problematical, the OP has seen this himself when doing his re-search. 320d is reliable in comparison with it.

EssexIan · 11-21-2011, 05:01 AM

My better half bought a year old 320i a few months ago with less than 10K miles on it, it drives beautifully, is silky smooth and she is seeing 38mpg in mixed driving to and from work etc. The same dealer now has a 320d that is a few months newer but has done a few more miles and the spec is identical, that car is £7k more than she paid for hers. Don't worry about the 'should have bought a diesel feeling' you have bought a lovely car, enjoy it, she loves hers.

Ian

HighlandPete · 11-21-2011, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

320d is far more reliable than a 320i.

Is that a statistical fact, or more forum influenced?

I see the latest N47 diesel is not getting top marks, with timing chain guide and crank issues, so where are we going with reliability on this one? Never mind the well documented M47 issues. Sure there are issues with the valvetronic petrol engines, but in percentage terms, no idea of what is most reliable, in 'fact'.

HighlandPete

HighlandPete · 11-21-2011, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Rosslol

.... I want a car that will last me the 3-5 years with minimal repairs/faults.

I only do about 8k a year so it isnt mega miles either, but reading here the 320i engine isnt the best ....

Keep the BMW warranty going, would be my 'peace of mind' solution, even if it is only for the drivetrain components.

Driving just 8k miles per annum, the petrol is likely the best suited to it, particularly if the trips are quite short.

HighlandPete

Rosslol · 11-21-2011, 05:15 AM

Here it is here, Is that definetly the 19" alloys?

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Rosslol Enlisted Member 2 Rep 39 Posts Drives: e92 320i M Sport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	I dont quite get what you mean I want a car that will last me the 3-5 years with minimal repairs/faults. I only do about 8k a year so it isnt mega miles either, but reading here the 320i engine isnt the best =/ Speed isnt a factor, i have a remaped corsa vxr atm, so i've had my fun with a fast car looking forward to cruising.
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moar First Lieutenant 14 Rep 391 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: sheffield uk iTrader: (0)	320i will do all of that fine. I know nothing about the engine details other than i's a 4 cylinder petrol engine. It'll be fine, nothings gonna go wrong with it, it'll be relatively smooth... It's better than the 318i and better than the 320d for reliability. ( imo) __________________ 2007 330i M Sport Saloon Le Mans Blue Active steering - Comfort Access - Bluetooth -TV - Heated Electric Memory Leather Seats - Auto - Logic 7 - Pro Nav - Adaptive Xenon Headlights BMW Assist - iPod integration - Swirl free .
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moar First Lieutenant 14 Rep 391 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: sheffield uk iTrader: (0)	Well if its the saloon then its the usual price...it trades in at bang on £13k The coupe trades in at £14k... So it wasn't a bargain as such, was just a going rate. So no need to worry it was the going rate :P As I said, depending on the options, not much is really going to go wrong in, coupled with the fact you can get relatively cheap BMW parts and with the fact BMW engines are so easy to work on that you'll be fine. Even on my engine, theres not much to go wrong. And also, you have an extended warranty, wtf is wrong with you, relax matey ! :P __________________ 2007 330i M Sport Saloon Le Mans Blue Active steering - Comfort Access - Bluetooth -TV - Heated Electric Memory Leather Seats - Auto - Logic 7 - Pro Nav - Adaptive Xenon Headlights BMW Assist - iPod integration - Swirl free .
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moar First Lieutenant 14 Rep 391 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: sheffield uk iTrader: (0)	Oh jesus, here we go, 320d brigade in. More fun to drive? Really? I mean really? Lets not forget the turbo, swirl flaps, EGR valve, vacuum pipes, pressure converters etc oh and also the bag of spanners noise in the morning. 11k a year and he should have gotten the 320d... Not going to be the ultimate driving machine he wants??? __________________ 2007 330i M Sport Saloon Le Mans Blue Active steering - Comfort Access - Bluetooth -TV - Heated Electric Memory Leather Seats - Auto - Logic 7 - Pro Nav - Adaptive Xenon Headlights BMW Assist - iPod integration - Swirl free .
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ZURICH Major 41 Rep 1,153 Posts Drives: E91 320d Touring M Sport Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wettingen iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=moar;10840252]Oh jesus, here we go, 320d brigade in. More fun to drive? Really? I mean really? Lets not forget the turbo, swirl flaps, EGR valve, vacuum pipes, pressure converters etc oh and also the bag of spanners noise in the morning. 11k a year and he should have gotten the 320d... Not going to be the ultimate driving machine he wants??? HOOK LINE and SINKER __________________ M Sport Package, (PDC), front / rear, Cruise control Mystic Blue Metallic, Beige Dakota leather, Alarm, Automatic transmission, Panoramic glass roof, Heated Seats, Lumbar etc etc "I don't Fuck around but when I do, I dont fuck around"
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xenon Major General 1397 Rep 8,083 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	I had a 320i from new and there was no problem with it. Whilst understanding the 320d is a better engine in some ways to say it's better to drive is a difficult point. As well as being much lighter the 320i engine loves to rev and is much more involving than the diesel even if it ultimately does not produce as much output. __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2 Last edited by xenon; 11-21-2011 at 02:44 AM..
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gIzzE Major General 363 Rep 5,984 Posts Drives: F11 + 911 C4 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norfolk, UK. iTrader: (2)	The 2 litre petrol is a much nicer engine than the diesel, so don't worry about it. Remember, many petrol owners don't do many miles, they buy the petrol as they want something that is refined and not worried about ultimate power and trying to save a couple of quid each week on fuel, so the mileage is not that strange. You could call BMW UK with the reg and ask for history on it, then if it has been in at BMW all its life you could use that as an excuse to back out of the deal, if you felt you had made the wrong choice.
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xenon Major General 1397 Rep 8,083 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	Yes, a great engine if working properly. __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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Rosslol Enlisted Member 2 Rep 39 Posts Drives: e92 320i M Sport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the info guys. Going from a 240bhp small corsa to this, will take some getting used too, will miss the turbo=/ and the noise! I'm getting its first service/Mot done before i pick it up so hopefully no problems. Also should i keep an eye out on the alloys? It has the upgraded 19"s with the runflats on them =/
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EssexIan Private First Class 1 Rep 115 Posts Drives: E91 335d MSport Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sunny Essex iTrader: (0)	My better half bought a year old 320i a few months ago with less than 10K miles on it, it drives beautifully, is silky smooth and she is seeing 38mpg in mixed driving to and from work etc. The same dealer now has a 320d that is a few months newer but has done a few more miles and the spec is identical, that car is £7k more than she paid for hers. Don't worry about the 'should have bought a diesel feeling' you have bought a lovely car, enjoy it, she loves hers. Ian
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Rosslol Enlisted Member 2 Rep 39 Posts Drives: e92 320i M Sport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Here it is here, Is that definetly the 19" alloys?
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