very mixed replies. I bought an e91 318i MSport LCI 5 years ago, then ai loved it so much so when I needed a car to commute long miles I have decided to keep it as a second car just for the weekend. With regular servicing mostly done by me the car never missed a beat. Currently it is on 125k miles. I don’t care about the power as there are speed limits everywhere, it is just a pure fun to drive it around the bends and rolling roads. Comfy and economic if I drive it sensibly and practical as its a Touring model. I feel like this is a car you can call “the only car you ever need”! Absolute loving this machine.
E90 would have to be the most affordable and practical Bmw in the second hand market today. Just a fantastic ageless design with all the reliability one can wish for. Love driving my 323i 2010 N52 inline 6. If regularly maintained these cars will not let you down. Great review keep up the good work.
@1:09 I bought my 2012 E90 318i Sport Plus Edition with full M spec with only 39000 miles on it...One owner with crazy full service history...The previous owner must have loved this car... Paid £7500 for it... I love it too...🙂
i have a lci 60 plate 325i se 3.0 steptronic..n53 engine..fantastic car....drives so nice and really fast....its 215 bhp but remaps up to 265 bhp stage 1 thats madness concidering it had no turbo.....even the door handles light up....love my car
@@eddiek821 100% mate,you have to have a heavy foot to get anywhere which drinks the juice,you barely have to rest on the throttle with the 6 cylinders to cover ground.
08' 328i N51 AT (Pre-LCI) owner and she has just under 100k miles. Interior still smells new and only issue inside is maybe the rear pop-out tray being sticky and the bottom part of the drivers seat has slight cracking at the outer inside corner. They can be pricy to maintain properly but if you know how to do a lot of it, you'll save a ton of money. I just had to replace the coolant tank and did the front and rear glass seals, it's had a new valve cover, new vanos solenoids, oil changes every 3k miles, oil filter housing gasket, transmission fluid, filter, pan gasket (all genuine parts/oil), starter, water pump, map thermostat, two DMTL pumps, spark plugs, coils, power steering flush, intake gaskets, coolant lines (aluminum mickey mouse flange), differential fluid flush, two cabin air filters since owning, new wheel, one new TPMS sensor, found a tiny grommet that goes in the door which was missing since I picked the car up (amazed you could buy it), coolant has been flushed three times now, new Zimmerman rotors and ceramic pads (have the rear brake kit just waiting for sensor to go) and just picked up a pair of new side markers. There have been other small things I've fixed too like new plastic twist retainers for your oil drain flap and inside the wheel well, fixed the cup holder not extending (there is that repair method to fix the coil spring) and soldering a bit of new material on a metal contact for the front left blinker. Also fixed the washer fluid pump leaking (hairline crack, used epoxy). I honestly enjoy working on the car and there is still more to do. Found out by experience that in many cases you should just go OEM/Genuine. New headlamps are next along with some fresh fog lights and the car will be looking absolutely brand new. Love E90s. 💙
@@haider7866 Frequent oil changes are important, 15.000km MAX. Do a check at a local bmw garage (no dealer) you don’t want to buy a car that’s in bad shape Goodluck
I had one for 2 years there ok quite thirsty being under powered and heavy i also went through 3 rocker cover gaskets they like to weep as they are rubber and i had to replace the Valvetronic but to be fair they are cheap to fix and a nice drive.
@anastarafder2637 Very you might aswell get the 2.5ltr 6 cylinder as the 318i uses as much fuel. Put it this way I brought a 3.0ltr 530d m sport when the 318i had sold yes it was diesel but the 318i still drank more fuel than that.
3 rocker cover gaskets in 2 years? I want to say that either you didn't replace the right part, the gaskets themselves were crap, or they weren't fitted properly. No disrespect but that seems excessive.
@jonsstudio9730 Let's blame my mechanic lol. I had the proper gaskets I paid extra for the original one's he just said I'll fit it but they last a few weeks a few months or years you never know. Unlucky for me it ate them up.
These really are a bargain. Especially the LCI with new grill and bonnet. Also the 57 onwards models has efficient dynamics with very good mpg. However, I think these models are a target for catalytic converter thieves, maybe that's why they're coming down in price.
I have an n43 rn, _hopefully_ tensioner issues due to old oil, hope it isn't timing chain. I'd genuinely have to take up a small credit for that shit rn
I have an e92 with the same engine as in the video. For first drivers as me, it's fine. Not gonna have it forever. And what's this BS about "only 6-pot" shit? Mine is pretty reliable. No big issues.
I have a bmw e90 318i msport business edition 2010 😢with 92k and I love it so happy to own as all the new car look like crap and no build quality I think.
318i is beautiful, I have a 2008 normal version. Can't wait to slap on a few _upgrades_ Definitely gonna enjoy the extra fuel economy and power from a tune
Are they economical. I've got an E90 320d msport it gets around 40mpg if sensible. But I'm looking for a petrol replacement. Is the 318i just as economical
@@exgtt2061 Thanks... It is tempting to have a BMW. But then again the cost of repairs and running costs could make a headache. Such nice looking cars. Wonder what would be Japanese equivalent.
I once had a 320i E90, just changing spark plugs was a faff as you need to dismantle several cheap fitting plastic covers. The engine itself sits far back in the bay too. Hondas are a joy for easy access.
I have E93 320i 170 hp and Insignia 2.0 diesel also 170 HP but Insignia is like super car compare to BMW ,goes 10 times better and consume 2 times less fuel
Bring it to a tuner. The stock ignition timings have a mix of power, economy and comfort. If you buy a "budget" BMW anyway then comfort is usually not the very first pick. It'll be a bit more rough as a whole but it will have enough power to get going (which it does anyway, if you have at least the same version as me, 143hp 318i) and it will have better fuel economy. 400$ might _sound_ like alot, but just consider how easy it is to spend 400$ on fuel you wouldn't have had to otherwise if you had better economy. It's an investment worth making for sure
@@Kofi_Mensahs_BurnerAccountyou say this I just went from a £700 1.25L fiesta 2005 to a £500 2007 318i like this with 90k on it. The fiesta is more fun and cheaper all round but slower a little
Wrong on all accounts I'll give it to ya, 4 pots tend to have chain problems, but with some handiwork and the right tools you can circumvent those issues purely by fixing what BMW did wrong on them. Other than that, 4 pots are amazing daily drivers
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very mixed replies. I bought an e91 318i MSport LCI 5 years ago, then ai loved it so much so when I needed a car to commute long miles I have decided to keep it as a second car just for the weekend. With regular servicing mostly done by me the car never missed a beat. Currently it is on 125k miles. I don’t care about the power as there are speed limits everywhere, it is just a pure fun to drive it around the bends and rolling roads. Comfy and economic if I drive it sensibly and practical as its a Touring model. I feel like this is a car you can call “the only car you ever need”! Absolute loving this machine.
You say it's "the only machine you'll ever need" but then you brought another car for commuting 😂
Notice they never answered
For a first car, it's great for me. Same engine but an e92.
E90 would have to be the most affordable and practical Bmw in the second hand market today. Just a fantastic ageless design with all the reliability one can wish for. Love driving my 323i 2010 N52 inline 6. If regularly maintained these cars will not let you down. Great review keep up the good work.
@1:09 I bought my 2012 E90 318i Sport Plus Edition with full M spec with only 39000 miles on it...One owner with crazy full service history...The previous owner must have loved this car... Paid £7500 for it... I love it too...🙂
i have a lci 60 plate 325i se 3.0 steptronic..n53 engine..fantastic car....drives so nice and really fast....its 215 bhp but remaps up to 265 bhp stage 1 thats madness concidering it had no turbo.....even the door handles light up....love my car
They use as much juice as the 3.0 straight sixes and cost pretty much the same to maintain,never own another 4 pot BMW again personally.
True never buy a BMW under 2.5 litre there too heavy and thirsty under that.
@@eddiek821 100% mate,you have to have a heavy foot to get anywhere which drinks the juice,you barely have to rest on the throttle with the 6 cylinders to cover ground.
Well said, better with the i6. More power for same juice!
What abou older 4 cyl 3 series such as e36 and e46?
@@jaja7830m47 the only 4cylinder bmw worth touching imo
Had mine for 2 years, 100k, £2250, no issues! They really were the last ones to be built properly
Total bargain of a car. Had this a few years back worth every penny.
08' 328i N51 AT (Pre-LCI) owner and she has just under 100k miles. Interior still smells new and only issue inside is maybe the rear pop-out tray being sticky and the bottom part of the drivers seat has slight cracking at the outer inside corner. They can be pricy to maintain properly but if you know how to do a lot of it, you'll save a ton of money.
I just had to replace the coolant tank and did the front and rear glass seals, it's had a new valve cover, new vanos solenoids, oil changes every 3k miles, oil filter housing gasket, transmission fluid, filter, pan gasket (all genuine parts/oil), starter, water pump, map thermostat, two DMTL pumps, spark plugs, coils, power steering flush, intake gaskets, coolant lines (aluminum mickey mouse flange), differential fluid flush, two cabin air filters since owning, new wheel, one new TPMS sensor, found a tiny grommet that goes in the door which was missing since I picked the car up (amazed you could buy it), coolant has been flushed three times now, new Zimmerman rotors and ceramic pads (have the rear brake kit just waiting for sensor to go) and just picked up a pair of new side markers.
There have been other small things I've fixed too like new plastic twist retainers for your oil drain flap and inside the wheel well, fixed the cup holder not extending (there is that repair method to fix the coil spring) and soldering a bit of new material on a metal contact for the front left blinker. Also fixed the washer fluid pump leaking (hairline crack, used epoxy). I honestly enjoy working on the car and there is still more to do. Found out by experience that in many cases you should just go OEM/Genuine. New headlamps are next along with some fresh fog lights and the car will be looking absolutely brand new. Love E90s. 💙
Had 4 BMW 320's, all of them needed an engine due to Timing Chain issues, now i never buy Petrol.
N47 have same chain issue.
@@35ddI'm gonna buy a n47 e91 today, "if he dies, he dies"
@@haider7866 Do your research.
Dont be like me buying a n47 and putting in a new chain 2 months latee
@@35dd I have, it's like Russian roulette some fail under 100k miles, others last 250k+ on the same chain
@@haider7866 Frequent oil changes are important, 15.000km MAX.
Do a check at a local bmw garage (no dealer) you don’t want to buy a car that’s in bad shape
Goodluck
What yr model is this?
I had one for 2 years there ok quite thirsty being under powered and heavy i also went through 3 rocker cover gaskets they like to weep as they are rubber and i had to replace the Valvetronic but to be fair they are cheap to fix and a nice drive.
Really, i thought these were economic. How thirsty are you talking bc i want to buy one?
@anastarafder2637 Very you might aswell get the 2.5ltr 6 cylinder as the 318i uses as much fuel. Put it this way I brought a 3.0ltr 530d m sport when the 318i had sold yes it was diesel but the 318i still drank more fuel than that.
@anastarafder2637 Problem is aswell there a heavy car with a underpowered engine there really slow.
3 rocker cover gaskets in 2 years? I want to say that either you didn't replace the right part, the gaskets themselves were crap, or they weren't fitted properly. No disrespect but that seems excessive.
@jonsstudio9730 Let's blame my mechanic lol. I had the proper gaskets I paid extra for the original one's he just said I'll fit it but they last a few weeks a few months or years you never know. Unlucky for me it ate them up.
4 pot BMWs are a no no!
Except with a turbo probably
My 330d 2005 is a monster
Tractor
@@yurusuleive2651 but a fast one, you know lambo has first been a tractor
These really are a bargain. Especially the LCI with new grill and bonnet. Also the 57 onwards models has efficient dynamics with very good mpg. However, I think these models are a target for catalytic converter thieves, maybe that's why they're coming down in price.
What's an LCI?
Wouldn’t touch an N42, N43, N45, N46 engine with a barge pole😅
I have an N45 116i. Been great. Timing chain issues have been sorted by previous owner.
I have an n43 rn, _hopefully_ tensioner issues due to old oil, hope it isn't timing chain. I'd genuinely have to take up a small credit for that shit rn
what about the N47?
Happy with my E91 325i
So it's not an actual 55 plate? Why would you have a 2010 car and put a bog standard plate on to make it look 5 years older?
I wouldn't go below a 320d but the 6 cylinders are soo much better to drive
For first drivers like myself, it's just fine. I won't own it forever. Though I have an e92 with the same engine.
I have an e92 with the same engine as in the video.
For first drivers as me, it's fine.
Not gonna have it forever.
And what's this BS about "only 6-pot" shit?
Mine is pretty reliable. No big issues.
I have a bmw e90 318i msport business edition 2010 😢with 92k and I love it so happy to own as all the new car look like crap and no build quality I think.
318i is beautiful, I have a 2008 normal version. Can't wait to slap on a few _upgrades_
Definitely gonna enjoy the extra fuel economy and power from a tune
Are they economical. I've got an E90 320d msport it gets around 40mpg if sensible. But I'm looking for a petrol replacement. Is the 318i just as economical
What are pros and cons of a bmw compared to a good japanese car like Accord
The BMW’s drive very nicely and have some lovely engines. Not a reliable car though - then can be good, but they can be bad. Very bad.
@@exgtt2061 Thanks... It is tempting to have a BMW. But then again the cost of repairs and running costs could make a headache. Such nice looking cars. Wonder what would be Japanese equivalent.
I once had a 320i E90, just changing spark plugs was a faff as you need to dismantle several cheap fitting plastic covers. The engine itself sits far back in the bay too. Hondas are a joy for easy access.
@@exgtt2061 Really... 😬
What did you end up doing?
I’d go for the unicorn E90, the 335 i msport. Twin turbos, 306 bhp.👍
Well nobody in the market for a 4 cylinder diesel would consider one
I have just got my self one of these in white
I own one it has 69k miles 2011
Got a 120i m sport 170 bhp love the car sticks to the road like glue but got no power and your always wait for an engine light to pop up 😂
slow
I have E93 320i 170 hp and Insignia 2.0 diesel also 170 HP but Insignia is like super car compare to BMW ,goes 10 times better and consume 2 times less fuel
The comments😂😂😂...no one is sold on 4 pot Bimmers. I agree though. They dont save fuel.
Bring it to a tuner. The stock ignition timings have a mix of power, economy and comfort. If you buy a "budget" BMW anyway then comfort is usually not the very first pick. It'll be a bit more rough as a whole but it will have enough power to get going (which it does anyway, if you have at least the same version as me, 143hp 318i) and it will have better fuel economy. 400$ might _sound_ like alot, but just consider how easy it is to spend 400$ on fuel you wouldn't have had to otherwise if you had better economy. It's an investment worth making for sure
I want this can this car bat i dont many 💸😢
318d would be better daily
Nah, tractor is not a better daily
First lol great stuff keep up the great videos Jamie 😎👌🏻👊🏻
Nice wheels
i have the 318 d
I'd rather give myself a prostate exam than buy a BMW
Well you're wrong.great to drive
BMW is the Ultimate Driving Machine.
U r really missing something
I bet you’re a Ford driver.
@@Kofi_Mensahs_BurnerAccountyou say this I just went from a £700 1.25L fiesta 2005 to a £500 2007 318i like this with 90k on it.
The fiesta is more fun and cheaper all round but slower a little
E90s are crap, riddled with electrical gremlins and the 4 pots are awful engines
Wrong on all accounts
I'll give it to ya, 4 pots tend to have chain problems, but with some handiwork and the right tools you can circumvent those issues purely by fixing what BMW did wrong on them. Other than that, 4 pots are amazing daily drivers
Go for Honda Accord 2008 upwards, extremely comfy and roomy, reliable and has luxury features that only a top spec BMW/Merc would have
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