2009 BMW 320i LCI

ryanhallinger · 05-07-2021, 02:08 AM

Hi there,

I'm in the market to replace my current car. I've come across 2009 BMW 320i LCI MODEL sedan and station wagon. Both vehicles have a mileage between 15,000 - 17,000 kilometers.

I don't have any experience with BMWs and would be interested to hear both the positive & negative of purchasing a later model BMW. I'm headed out to test drive the vehicle tomorrow so I would also be keen to learn about the things to look out for.

F31B48 · 05-07-2021, 02:36 AM

The 4 cylinder engines in the 320i are complete rubbish. I would stay away from them and go for the 6 cylinder engine 323i 325i or 330i

ryanhallinger · 05-07-2021, 02:54 AM

Thanks @EvaBmw.

Would that be any 323i 325i or 330i?

If yes, are these considered to be the most reliable? Does mileage matter?

What are things to look out for when buying an older model e.g. 2009+?

What about the 5 series?

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ryanhallinger Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: bmw 320i lci 2009 Join Date: May 2021 Location: Oceania iTrader: (0)	2009 BMW 320i LCI Hi there, I'm in the market to replace my current car. I've come across 2009 BMW 320i LCI MODEL sedan and station wagon. Both vehicles have a mileage between 15,000 - 17,000 kilometers. I don't have any experience with BMWs and would be interested to hear both the positive & negative of purchasing a later model BMW. I'm headed out to test drive the vehicle tomorrow so I would also be keen to learn about the things to look out for. Last edited by ryanhallinger; 05-07-2021 at 02:33 AM..
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F31B48 Captain 278 Rep 657 Posts Drives: BMW G21 E61 LCI Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	The 4 cylinder engines in the 320i are complete rubbish. I would stay away from them and go for the 6 cylinder engine 323i 325i or 330i
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ryanhallinger Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: bmw 320i lci 2009 Join Date: May 2021 Location: Oceania iTrader: (0)	Thanks @EvaBmw. Would that be any 323i 325i or 330i? If yes, are these considered to be the most reliable? Does mileage matter? What are things to look out for when buying an older model e.g. 2009+? What about the 5 series? Last edited by ryanhallinger; 05-07-2021 at 03:15 AM..
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