BMW 3 Series E90 Owners Review

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  • @angus7278
    @angus7278 10 місяців тому +11

    The best upgrade I did on my 2011 323i was to replace the Continental run flats with Michelin Pilot Sports. Smoother ride, better grip, better handling, and slightly quieter. In case of a flat I’ve got a little plug-in tire pump to get me to a garage.

    • @spottedmotors
      @spottedmotors  10 місяців тому +2

      This is fantastic advice! Everyone must read this. Thanks for sharing

    • @SALMAN_IronSide
      @SALMAN_IronSide 7 місяців тому

      I am considering to buy a 323. May I ask you a little bit more about the car with you?

    • @gabskie1891
      @gabskie1891 5 місяців тому

      My continental still running at 17 yearold 😂

    • @BurstNibbler
      @BurstNibbler Місяць тому +1

      @@gabskie1891 I've just got a 330i m sport LCI. Seriously thinking about getting these tyres since I feel every bump and pothole with the sport suspension and run flats. The previous owner had way lower air pressure than he should just to smooth out the ride. I've put correct pressure in and it's a hard ride.

    • @gabskie1891
      @gabskie1891 Місяць тому +1

      @@BurstNibbler i got new summer tire indy 500 grip is good for cross track and daily

  • @tjaartjacobs5546
    @tjaartjacobs5546 Рік тому +4

    I've just bought a 2011 registered E90 320d in manual. Taking deliver on Friday wish me luck.
    Great vid by the way! Thanks for the info found it useful in making my decision.

    • @spottedmotors
      @spottedmotors  Рік тому

      This is awesome. Thanks so much for watching and for commenting.
      Wishing you a happy and healthy motor!

    • @lumist8451
      @lumist8451 10 місяців тому

      Update on the bmw? Anything bad happen? Hope not🤞

    • @lrkeskov7657
      @lrkeskov7657 10 місяців тому +1

      going to buy one in 2 hours, 160k miles - hows urs holding up?

  • @Bizz3642
    @Bizz3642 21 день тому +1

    Thanks for the good and honest review. There are too many reviews out there with no real helpful information.

    • @spottedmotors
      @spottedmotors  18 днів тому

      Thanks for watching and for the comments. Really appreciate the feedback

    • @ianjames5150
      @ianjames5150 15 днів тому +1

      Oil filter housing gasket can leak oil on the serpentine belt and destroy it and then the belt can be pulled through the crank pulley into the engine and cause engine failure… very common fault on the e90… so change the oil seal and serpentine belt and save your engine.. parts cost £30 and it could save you £1000’s

  • @markST24
    @markST24 Рік тому +3

    I have an 2012 E90 318i Sport Plus Edition with only 41500 miles on it...Full M pack minus brakes and engine but a fantastic car to drive and currently getting 39 mpg...Fitted a K&N filter in the airbox so the induction sounds great also...🙂👍

  • @dannydxm
    @dannydxm Рік тому +4

    Grat video! Thanks guys. Im looking to buy a 320i 2010-2012 model and this video really gave me some good tips in regards to what I sgould be cheching before making a purchase.

    • @spottedmotors
      @spottedmotors  Рік тому

      Thanks for the comment. And for watching. The 320i is the one I wish I went for. Good luck with your search and keep us updated to please

  • @briannguyen9217
    @briannguyen9217 7 місяців тому +1

    Hehe I bought the LCI E90 M3. Worth every penny. What an amazing platform

  • @markbrennan4693
    @markbrennan4693 10 місяців тому +1

    Glad i watched this before buying one. My old E36 was so straight forward to look after. Rather have a bit of rust on wheel arches than all the complex issues described. Dual mass fly wheels and poor quality cam chains/ tensioner fitted at the rear of the engine. Such a shame Beemers used to be special now built like kitchen white appliances.

    • @spottedmotors
      @spottedmotors  10 місяців тому

      Yes, had some issues since filming this. Constantly flashing up sensor faults on the dash. Abs and traction control. Lovely car to drive, use not as reliable as I thought. Mot due next week too !

  • @ianjames5150
    @ianjames5150 15 днів тому +2

    Oil filter housing gasket can leak oil on the serpentine belt and destroy it and then the belt can be pulled through the crank pulley into the engine and cause engine failure… very common fault on the e90… so change the oil seal and serpentine belt and save your engine.. parts cost £30 and it could save you £1000’s

    • @spottedmotors
      @spottedmotors  14 днів тому

      Excellent comments
      Thanks alot for sharing

  • @MrUrmanwitdaplan
    @MrUrmanwitdaplan 10 місяців тому +1

    Great video! Really helping me to make my decision to make the move to a BMW! Looks like a great car all in all

    • @spottedmotors
      @spottedmotors  10 місяців тому

      Really pleased the video helped. Thanks for watching and for commenting

    • @ianjames5150
      @ianjames5150 15 днів тому

      Oil filter housing gasket can leak oil on the serpentine belt and destroy it and then the belt can be pulled through the crank pulley into the engine and cause engine failure… very common fault on the e90… so change the oil seal and serpentine belt and save your engine.. parts cost £30 and it could save you £1000’s

  • @boyracer19941
    @boyracer19941 Рік тому +1

    I drive a 2011 320d efficiencies dynamics so nice to drive very economical the tax is cheap as anything keep it maintained and you shouldn’t have any trouble

  • @irkoz2403
    @irkoz2403 Рік тому +2

    Why haven't I discovered your channel earlier. Awesome video! There are plenty of e90 cars here in germany, I just can't decide between diesel or petrol 😂

    • @spottedmotors
      @spottedmotors  Рік тому

      Hello, and thanks for watching and your comment. Obviously, depending on how many miles per year you intend to do. The petrol engines are great, and the straight 6 diesels are amazing! Thanks so much for watching 🇩🇪 ❤️

    • @irkoz2403
      @irkoz2403 Рік тому

      @@spottedmotors Thanks for the reply 😀. I drive about 50km a day and saturday sunday Autobahn(Motorway) a bit more. I like petrol more and would like 320i. But a lot people here love diesel so much they swear by it 😀

  • @jamesrathbone7079
    @jamesrathbone7079 4 місяці тому +1

    Great video! Im looking at buying one in a few days only done 75k and really excited to pick it up

    • @spottedmotors
      @spottedmotors  3 місяці тому

      Did you get one ?

    • @jamesrathbone7079
      @jamesrathbone7079 3 місяці тому

      @spottedmotors yes! Been ace so far. I've changed the glow plugs and windscreen pump. Put 4 new tyres on it but love driving it and doesn't half go

    • @ianjames5150
      @ianjames5150 15 днів тому

      Oil filter housing gasket can leak oil on the serpentine belt and destroy it and then the belt can be pulled through the crank pulley into the engine and cause engine failure… very common fault on the e90… so change the oil seal and serpentine belt and save your engine.. parts cost £30 and it could save you £1000’s

  • @stevensims3342
    @stevensims3342 10 місяців тому +2

    I like it but DSC ABS pump issues (tap with hammer and reset codes) vanos solenoid problems, gasket leaks, had to replace diff, sunroof drains clogged, had to remove whole interior to get the water out, one of the cats needs to be replaced, DMTL pump went twice, had to do water pump and thermostat, starter went out, and did a lot of coolant maintenance, aftermarket rein upper coolant expansion line didn't fit well on new reservoir when the original one started leaking at the seam (genuine replacement, rein line connected with play). Put $600+ on new valve cover and gasket, did Oil Filter Housing Gasket along with VC change, TPMS sensor, rear driver wheel was bent, critter ran out in front of me in Nov 23' caused like $800 in damage. Also done transmission filter and fluid change along with shudder fix. That doesn't even mention the litany of minor fixes I have done. Drink holders, vapor barrier leaks, sunroof drains, resurfaced driver's window switch trim, replaced lower driver seat cushion, literally researched, found and ordered one of the missing driver door grommets, new front diff bushings (cause fk trying to do the big one after seeing how hard it was to get the front ones in) paint matched and repainted the INSIDE of the wheels only, new genuine wheel caps for old 3-peice design + sealed with rustoleum along the sides (weak points), have replacement cats behind me, done coils plugs, belt & tensioner, flushed power steering, new front back Zimmerman rotors and Akebono ceramic pads, oil changes every 4-5k, cabin filter, air filter, brake fluid flush, new front and back glass seals, ceramic wash sealing, and other constant upkeep make it a real chore to maintain without a garage. That and now I have to do my crank position sensor. You should not buy one of these cars without a scanner. If the car comes with one I you have it made.

    • @spottedmotors
      @spottedmotors  6 місяців тому

      This is fantastic information. Thanks for sharing

  • @nicholasfloyd370
    @nicholasfloyd370 Рік тому +1

    The 1 series versions of the performance editions have the m sport suspension. Mines a nightmare. Great video mate.

  • @SunKing968
    @SunKing968 11 місяців тому +3

    Hi Gents, nice video, thanks! I'm contemplating a 2005/6 E90 320i but as you know, since many years BMW's "recommended maintenance intervals" equate to institutionalised abuse...thus when shopping for a car here in Germany even if you get one with "full service history", the BEST you can hope for is a car which has roughly conformed to the recommended servicing, which means an oil change only every 2+ years/14,000 miles, no coolant or transmission fluid changes etc. Do you think it's realistically possible that if I buy a car with 120K miles which has undergone this treatment since birth and begin treating it well, that it can be acceptably reliable?

    • @spottedmotors
      @spottedmotors  10 місяців тому

      Best asking the owners of the car what maintenance they have done to the car in their ownership.
      Give you a better feel for the car and how well it's been looked after.

  • @coleveele5638
    @coleveele5638 Рік тому +2

    helpful video thinking of getting one next month

    • @spottedmotors
      @spottedmotors  Рік тому

      Really glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for watching and for commenting. Good luck with yours

  • @sixtyoneeight
    @sixtyoneeight 2 місяці тому +1

    I have an e90 330xi. Best car I've ever owned. It's also an endless money pit.

    • @spottedmotors
      @spottedmotors  2 місяці тому

      Love hate relationship?

    • @ianjames5150
      @ianjames5150 15 днів тому

      Oil filter housing gasket can leak oil on the serpentine belt and destroy it and then the belt can be pulled through the crank pulley into the engine and cause engine failure… very common fault on the e90… so change the oil seal and serpentine belt and save your engine.. parts cost £30 and it could save you £1000’s

  • @joshua_7
    @joshua_7 Рік тому +2

    Very helpful video!

  • @hyperlethalvector2102
    @hyperlethalvector2102 Рік тому +1

    Hi fellas, awesome review and the best one i've found on UA-cam 💪🏼👊🏼.
    I am just looking at a 2011 318i ES 3 series automatic. It has done 135k miles and its for sale @£2,225,00. 😎 and has FSH..
    Heard they can go on for ever as you mentioned as long as it is maintained properly with FSH.
    Loved the fact you lads pointed out the pros and conns, Micheal cheers for going over the engine bay, bloody annoyed they have no dip stick and you went over in details with abs, tyres and wheels. Just wondering is the sports suspension standard on those.
    I have the Reg no for the one i'm looking at but not sure if I can post on here 🤷🏽‍♂️

    • @spottedmotors
      @spottedmotors  Рік тому

      Hey, thanks so much for the kind comments. Really nice to hear.
      The sports suspension only came on the m sport models. ES, SE, Business and Performance Edition got the standard suspension. Which is still fantastic.
      Stick the reg number into the DLVA website. Search MOT history and this shows you the mileage over the years , and weather the car failed or passed over the years too. Keep us updated. Thanks Dale and Michael

    • @youtubedeletesmychannels2329
      @youtubedeletesmychannels2329 Рік тому

      @@spottedmotors hey I’m thinking about getting a 330 2006 e90? Should I get that over a 2011 version?

  • @highermartian2244
    @highermartian2244 Рік тому +2

    I’m 18 and planning to buy my first car soon, and I’ve been contemplating between the 2008 Acura TL and the 3 series. I want something reliable to drive everyday but I want to spend around 5-6,000 for a car without compromising on quality too much. Is there a car you’d recommend for the best bang for my buck?

  • @01123581321341
    @01123581321341 11 місяців тому +2

    the N43 318i petrol engine is a ‘pretty good engine’ ? Hmm…i don’t think so, it was Watchdog once and is plagued by issues. Timing chain and plastic guides snapping and blocking the oil pickup, injectors, vacuum sensors, coil packs, Nox sensors, VANOS solenoids - the list go on and on. If you have a FSH then great but otherwise avoid avoid avoid.

    • @spottedmotors
      @spottedmotors  6 місяців тому

      Really. I always thought it was the 2.0d engines that had the problems.

  • @antivalentine1277
    @antivalentine1277 Рік тому +3

    Thanks for doing the 318i, hard to find a vid not focusing on the I6's

    • @spottedmotors
      @spottedmotors  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching and for the very kind comment. 😊

  • @ifti1991
    @ifti1991 Рік тому +4

    What’s the real life fuel economy like on these engines?

    • @spottedmotors
      @spottedmotors  Рік тому +6

      Great question.
      Around Town 30 to 33 Miles Per Gallon
      Motorway 38 to 40 Miles Per Gallon
      Many thanks for watching and for your Question

    • @NagiCentral
      @NagiCentral Рік тому +1

      I drive a 2011 328i xDrive and I average at best about 19MPG 💀

    • @spottedmotors
      @spottedmotors  Рік тому +1

      19 ! 😬

    • @NagiCentral
      @NagiCentral Рік тому

      @@spottedmotors I only deal with it cause it’s a really good all around car 😭😭

    • @everydayguy289
      @everydayguy289 Рік тому +1

      I have a 320d 2011 efficientdynamics I averge 60mpg get about 720 miles per a tank of fuel I drive 50 miles daily 95% motorway 65mph the rest around town its quite impressive especially the £20 road tax

  • @hassankhan384
    @hassankhan384 Рік тому +2

    I'm also thinking to get one I've seen two one is 2009 face-lift 318i with 93k miles and other 2008 preface lift 320i with 128k both manual, so what would you prefer out of both I mean both have different power 318i is 141bhp and 320i has 170, is clutch on these good when should they be changed and whats worse with these can happen.

    • @spottedmotors
      @spottedmotors  Рік тому

      I'd really like the 320i. I love mine but that extra bit of power would be fantastic

  • @Triko5
    @Triko5 5 місяців тому +1

    Any recommendations when to replace a timing chain? How many miles

    • @spottedmotors
      @spottedmotors  5 місяців тому +1

      Its difficult to put miles on it. They are supposed to be made to last and not be changed like a timing belt. If the car has not been properly maintained and annual oil services, this can cause damage to the chain. All depends on Services and maintenance

    • @Triko5
      @Triko5 5 місяців тому

      @@spottedmotors amazing thank you

  • @PAGM47
    @PAGM47 10 місяців тому +1

    I recently bought a bmw 328I 2009 and its my first car ever but it has an issue with the oxygen to combustion or something like that If I give you the codes do you think you can help me please I really want to take care of this car

    • @spottedmotors
      @spottedmotors  10 місяців тому

      Google is fantastic for searching for codes. Or the E90 Facebook group page is full of people who can help.

  • @malmond5369
    @malmond5369 Рік тому +2

    I’m 22, on a 3k budget or so.
    I was thinking of a Lexus Is 250 / GS 250 or 3 series bmw.
    I would like reliability but I would prefer a bmw.
    When you state ‘if you maintain the car.’ Does that mean servicing once you purchase and service once a year?
    + oil change for the winter?

    • @spottedmotors
      @spottedmotors  Рік тому +3

      Personally, I'd say a Lexus IS250 would be a more reliable car. The 3 series would definitely drive better though.
      Definitely needs regular oil changes every year and I'd say definitely service upon purchase. Again, with correct oil and filter.
      I'd even suggest spark plugs too, just changed my even though they were long life plugs and we're not due to be changed. Car drives so much better and starts better in cold weather.
      I'd say test drive both. Do some research on the IS250.
      Keep us updated what you go for too !
      Cheers Spottedmotors

    • @malmond5369
      @malmond5369 Рік тому

      @@spottedmotorsI’m leaning towards the bmw coupe. Unfortunately the Lexus GS/IS has terrible mpg (20 or so) with some having tax brackets at £600+ a year.

  • @Framus-wm3ye
    @Framus-wm3ye Рік тому +1

    Do you know if your car has had any injectors, coil packs or a timing chain replacement?

    • @spottedmotors
      @spottedmotors  Рік тому

      None! It's been a very reliable car for me. Hope it continues this way !

  • @St-lan
    @St-lan 9 місяців тому +1

    ye after all the repairs ,its a good car ,he says ..

  • @apemoon1731
    @apemoon1731 7 місяців тому +2

    When the plastic guides and tensioners on the timing chain give up (thats a 'when', not an 'if'), it will cost more to fix than the car is worth.
    I had an e36 and and e46 before i bought an e90 and they were both amazingly reliable cars.
    The e90 was a gorgeous car and a dream to drive, but so unreliable it got that i was afraid to drive it.

    • @spottedmotors
      @spottedmotors  7 місяців тому +1

      Great Honest comment. What do you drive now.. assuming you moved on from the E90?

    • @ianjames5150
      @ianjames5150 15 днів тому +2

      Oil filter housing gasket can leak oil on the serpentine belt and destroy it and then the belt can be pulled through the crank pulley into the engine and cause engine failure… very common fault on the e90… so change the oil seal and serpentine belt and save your engine.. parts cost £30 and it could save you £1000’s

    • @apemoon1731
      @apemoon1731 15 днів тому

      @@spottedmotors
      a Honda Civic. The e90 experience put me off BMW's 😕

  • @toonmag50
    @toonmag50 Місяць тому +1

    A coop is a henhouse
    A coupe is a French word describing a particular body shape
    Plastic US English speaking mackems /smoggies !
    Wifes bmw e91-
    Just by looking at it the wrong way something goes wrong.
    Endless repairs, endless replaced parts, and when it is running,the run flat tyres dislodge ones spine.

    • @spottedmotors
      @spottedmotors  Місяць тому +1

      Well I. Great comments. Thanks for watching pet.

  • @pederlettstroem980
    @pederlettstroem980 8 місяців тому

    I have a BMW 330d 2010 and it’s also without a display. Do you miss a display?

    • @pederlettstroem980
      @pederlettstroem980 7 місяців тому

      En extra screen?

    • @spottedmotors
      @spottedmotors  6 місяців тому

      Yes don't like not having a display

    • @pederlettstroem980
      @pederlettstroem980 6 місяців тому

      My car is wothout Xdrive. Do I have to make holes in the dash board, and install a display? I have sensors, when I park my car. I am afrait, if I try to install adisplay, if I destroy the dash board, and how do I onow that the company who produce and sell that display, exist and offer this product in the future? Is it worth it? And what kind of benefit do I have with a disply? I an for example use google maps.

  • @cathybrown-fi7oh
    @cathybrown-fi7oh Рік тому

    Hi, i bought this without much research, 2012 registration,N 47 Engine, 2 L diesel automatic 318, 75000 miles, engine light came on my first day of going work, after buying did went research timing chain is big problem in this car, My local garage person out diagnostic it came with ecu fault,abs, i checked the past papers, they have done few times calipers,abs sensor, my garage persons cleared all codes, i strated to drive no engine light flashing, drives fine, when i turn i can hear few squeaking sounds. I am going to change engine oil( not changed last two years)and diesel filter coming friday, anthing to be changed. How to protect timing chain?

    • @Warriorn977
      @Warriorn977 9 місяців тому

      Speaking from experience. Not much. They go at any given point. Hence why BMW has such reputation. It's best to just replace it sooner than later. Unfortunately, it's all at the back of the engine. Again, another BMW issue.

  • @adan2lo
    @adan2lo Рік тому +1

    interior is solid? no bangs or rattles? any E body owner knows how far from the truth this is. Depending on how anal you are about noises in the cabin you may or may not notice.

    • @spottedmotors
      @spottedmotors  Рік тому +1

      Mines a beauty. No rattles or bangs. Solid inside. Strange you say that... 🤔

    • @adan2lo
      @adan2lo Рік тому +1

      @@spottedmotors i'm jealous

    • @spottedmotors
      @spottedmotors  Рік тому

      Do you have a E90? How do you find ownership?

    • @rocfella
      @rocfella Рік тому +2

      no rattles on my 2007

    • @jimmyyyw7768
      @jimmyyyw7768 Рік тому +1

      I had a 2013 335i e92 lci had no rattles felt solid and my dad had a 57 plate pre lci 330d e91 that didn’t have any rattles and then I got an e92 lci 325d and the interior felt like it was going to fall apart every time I went over any sort of bump only ended up keeping it for 2 month and now I’m in a 2020 abarth 595 comp but looking to swap next year gonna get an e92 lci 320d need to save money now so get something fairly cheap and really good on fuel

  • @XtaticVideo
    @XtaticVideo Рік тому +1

    She like bride in white color