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grahamthegasman · 05-29-2018, 01:30 PM

Hi guys in process of buying 2011 Series 3 330i e93 i believe it is. Wanted peoples thoughts car is up for £14000 and has covered only 26853 miles from new. Does have full history but wondered on thoughts is car ok to say low mileage, low mileage i thought could be bad as not been driven hardly. Or am i worrying about nothing . Always thought if car doesnt do much mileage it can damage engine if not hot,when driven short distances. Does stuff corrode away if stood. I have no way of knowing how its been driven but i have contacted BMW and got history. Car is from indy seller and only 3 months warranty as most dealers do now adays. Hopefully im worrying about nothing but would like thought please.

Phil325i · 05-29-2018, 03:37 PM

If a BMW dealer has confirmed the mileage is genuine and it has full BMW service history, then I'd say go for it. Also worth confirming it has had all its recalls and service campaigns (replacement of injectors and coils for example). And if I were you, I'd buy a 12 month warranty to see you over any problems that might occur in the first year.

Aaronexx · 05-30-2018, 10:34 AM

Try and find out who the previous owners were, it could have been a show car or someones weekend toy hence the mileage. As above if its got full BMW service history i'd say its been looked after and should be fine.

nomiS330d · 05-30-2018, 01:30 PM

It's diesels that really don't like short drives and not getting up to temp. Petrols take it better but at 14k it does sound expensive given E9x M3's aren't that much more.

richk84 · 05-30-2018, 03:01 PM

As above, I would definitely get a warranty from BMW for 12 months. I have the same car with higher mileage and it costs me £700 a year.

On a positive note I love my 330i, the NA driving experience is great especially with the roof down. Budget for an exhaust upgrade, ideally the BMW Performance Exhaust

grahamthegasman · 06-01-2018, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by richk84

As above, I would definitely get a warranty from BMW for 12 months. I have the same car with higher mileage and it costs me £700 a year.

On a positive note I love my 330i, the NA driving experience is great especially with the roof down. Budget for an exhaust upgrade, ideally the BMW Performance Exhaust

Yeah will check getting full warranty think its piece of mind.
Also what difference does exhaust upgrade make. Usually do milltek but what are bmw ones like?

HollowmanVIII · 06-01-2018, 04:00 PM

I found out recently they discontinued the performance exhaust for the 330i

richk84 · 06-02-2018, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by HollowmanVIII

I found out recently they discontinued the performance exhaust for the 330i

You could buy a second hand back box and get it modified

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grahamthegasman New Member 2 Rep 5 Posts Drives: Bmw series 3 330i e93 Join Date: May 2018 Location: leeds iTrader: (0)	New owner soon Hi guys in process of buying 2011 Series 3 330i e93 i believe it is. Wanted peoples thoughts car is up for £14000 and has covered only 26853 miles from new. Does have full history but wondered on thoughts is car ok to say low mileage, low mileage i thought could be bad as not been driven hardly. Or am i worrying about nothing . Always thought if car doesnt do much mileage it can damage engine if not hot,when driven short distances. Does stuff corrode away if stood. I have no way of knowing how its been driven but i have contacted BMW and got history. Car is from indy seller and only 3 months warranty as most dealers do now adays. Hopefully im worrying about nothing but would like thought please.
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Phil325i Brigadier General 615 Rep 3,194 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [6.00]	If a BMW dealer has confirmed the mileage is genuine and it has full BMW service history, then I'd say go for it. Also worth confirming it has had all its recalls and service campaigns (replacement of injectors and coils for example). And if I were you, I'd buy a 12 month warranty to see you over any problems that might occur in the first year. __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; M3 strut brace; Swift thrust sheets; 3 x chassis braces; diff brace; N53 V-brace; 034 subframe inserts; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; Delrin shift bushes; Saikoumichi OCC; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; HEL s/steel brake hoses; M3 rear spoiler; Recaro Sportster CSs; M3 white dash LEDs; LED Angels; LED side repeaters; BMW Perf black grille; CSL reps; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof/clear front
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Aaronexx Private 2 Rep 65 Posts Drives: E92 335d Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: North West iTrader: (0)	Try and find out who the previous owners were, it could have been a show car or someones weekend toy hence the mileage. As above if its got full BMW service history i'd say its been looked after and should be fine.
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nomiS330d Lieutenant 75 Rep 541 Posts Drives: E92 330d Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Doncaster iTrader: (0)	It's diesels that really don't like short drives and not getting up to temp. Petrols take it better but at 14k it does sound expensive given E9x M3's aren't that much more.
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richk84 Lieutenant Colonel 130 Rep 1,534 Posts Drives: e93 330i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: All over iTrader: (0)	As above, I would definitely get a warranty from BMW for 12 months. I have the same car with higher mileage and it costs me £700 a year. On a positive note I love my 330i, the NA driving experience is great especially with the roof down. Budget for an exhaust upgrade, ideally the BMW Performance Exhaust
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HollowmanVIII First Lieutenant 36 Rep 336 Posts Drives: BMW 3 Series E92 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Euxton iTrader: (0)	I found out recently they discontinued the performance exhaust for the 330i
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