Any tips for a new guy getting a BMW

sornam2 · 07-04-2017, 08:45 AM

Hi , im searching to get a bmw 2nd hand , preferably the e92 320D , im new to these as i only had Hondas so now its time to change heh ..currently i found 2 models with not more then 60k miles

I wish to know what do you think about the e92 and maintence , i will use the car as a daily , and i wish to know the MPG becuase i saw they do like 50 - 60 mpg while some other people say they do 40mpg...the other thing people told me is about the timing chain they have, which when it need to be replaced it costs alot and its need to be changed at 100,000 miles or kilometers i dont know exactly and also with the clutch..

I live in a small country so to go to work or even a place in less then 10min ill get there so it will be used for short distances , any kind of review or help is well appreciatted. thanks

IISevv · 07-04-2017, 11:14 AM

Check the maintenance history, buy CPO if possible, make sure all previous owners kept up on scheduled services. It's a diesel so all of the mechanics should be fine at 60k miles. MPG really depends on your driving style, tires, etc but 45-55 isn't unreasonable. When the clutch needs to be replaced also depends on how you drive. You could go 100k miles on a clutch or burn it out at 50k miles if you do burnouts etc. I don't know a lot about the 320d because we don't get that model in the U.S. but diesels are known to run for hundreds of thousands of miles.

512_335xi · 07-04-2017, 11:17 PM

Get a good ppi and have some $ set aside for when it breaks. They're great cars but they will break and when they do break they are expensive to repair. I'm not sure about the diesel but the petrol motors will lose the water pump just after 60k and that'll be $1200 usd to repair.

335e92tx · 07-04-2017, 11:20 PM

Just sign up for the 12 step program instead. It is less painful. ;-)

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Originally Posted by coil222

that'll be $1200 usd to repair.

Eh, from dealer.. But nobody ever goes there after warranty exp.

IISevv · 07-05-2017, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by coil222

Get a good ppi and have some $ set aside for when it breaks. They're great cars but they will break and when they do break they are expensive to repair. I'm not sure about the diesel but the petrol motors will lose the water pump just after 60k and that'll be $1200 usd to repair.

A new water pump is about $300 online and is a DIY item.

sornam2 · 07-05-2017, 09:44 AM

thanks for the opinions guys , still looking around tho, but just cant wait to put my hands on one XD

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sornam2 Enlisted Member 1 Rep 33 Posts Drives: E92 coupe Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: malta iTrader: (0)	Any tips for a new guy getting a BMW Hi , im searching to get a bmw 2nd hand , preferably the e92 320D , im new to these as i only had Hondas so now its time to change heh ..currently i found 2 models with not more then 60k miles I wish to know what do you think about the e92 and maintence , i will use the car as a daily , and i wish to know the MPG becuase i saw they do like 50 - 60 mpg while some other people say they do 40mpg...the other thing people told me is about the timing chain they have, which when it need to be replaced it costs alot and its need to be changed at 100,000 miles or kilometers i dont know exactly and also with the clutch.. I live in a small country so to go to work or even a place in less then 10min ill get there so it will be used for short distances , any kind of review or help is well appreciatted. thanks
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IISevv Private First Class 38 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 2007 335i FBO Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (0)	Check the maintenance history, buy CPO if possible, make sure all previous owners kept up on scheduled services. It's a diesel so all of the mechanics should be fine at 60k miles. MPG really depends on your driving style, tires, etc but 45-55 isn't unreasonable. When the clutch needs to be replaced also depends on how you drive. You could go 100k miles on a clutch or burn it out at 50k miles if you do burnouts etc. I don't know a lot about the 320d because we don't get that model in the U.S. but diesels are known to run for hundreds of thousands of miles. Last edited by IISevv; 07-04-2017 at 11:25 AM..
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512_335xi Private 11 Rep 60 Posts Drives: '11 335XI 6MT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Austin TX iTrader: (0)	Get a good ppi and have some $ set aside for when it breaks. They're great cars but they will break and when they do break they are expensive to repair. I'm not sure about the diesel but the petrol motors will lose the water pump just after 60k and that'll be $1200 usd to repair.
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sornam2 Enlisted Member 1 Rep 33 Posts Drives: E92 coupe Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: malta iTrader: (0)	thanks for the opinions guys , still looking around tho, but just cant wait to put my hands on one XD
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