BMW 3 Series 2012-2018 (F30) used buyer's guide: specs, trims and common problems
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There are some cheaper family cars on sale, and some have more space inside. But if image, build quality and a little enjoyment matter to you, then the BMW 3 Series is a brilliant all-round choice. This video looks at the F30 generation 3 Series (plus the hot F80 M3) which was sold from 2012-2018.
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We didn't include prices in the video (they'd be wrong to anyone watching in a few years' time) but at the moment in the UK you can expect to pay from £4k for a scruffy, early high-miler, up to roughly £30k for a top spec, low mileage 2018 car.
Nobody asked😂😂😂
I wish you focused more on the common problems as we already had the other information before.
This video could have lasted at least 30 minutes and be informative.
Among all 3 series models, F30 is the most handsome design !
Ive had my 16" 330e for about a month now and im super happy with it, ridiculously good fuel economy for when i have to use the gas engine as well. 4.9L per 100km is my average on only the gas engine after not having reset the computer for 750km. The B-modular engines are probably the best engines BMW have ever made, way way better than most of the N-engines. IMO if youre getting an F30, try and get a LCI version. B38, B47, B48, B57 and B58 are great engines.
Check the indicators are working, common fault on this model
*brand
I think they were an unpopular optional extra
Haha. Original.
@@Chris-jt4ux No offense, only a joke ;) What I don't understand is why some BMW engines have such poor design faults. These include N47 timing chains, M3 V8 rod bearing failure, M3 / M4 crank hub issue and EGR failures. You'd never get these with Japanese cars?
@@richiebtime489 Sadly, it's not just BMW. Look at the problems VW has had with the TSI engines and 7-speed DSG gearboxes, and the well-known problems that Porsche has had with various Boxster and 911 engines. German reliability is a big of a myth. Having said that, my current 2016 330d is just approaching 80000 miles, and it's been faultless so far.
Currently own a F30 pre-LCI 335I for 5 years with 168,542 miles. It’s a excellent car to own, if you’re willing to stay on top of it.
Love my 2014 F30 320d MSport! No problems yet and only scheduled servicing so very happy!
How many miles have you done
I have a 320d m sport aswell red it’s done 110,000 no problems at all apart from the air flow sensor which was an easy cheap change
This is the car i have (Sport Package.) Had it for 7 years. Took it in for maintenance every 5k, oil/filters. Up to 162k i had to replace spark plugs, coils, gas tank, transmission service, and computer. After 162k timing chain/guides, spark plugs, valve cover, tank fuel pump and fuel pump control unit. All in the same month. Set me back about $6k in repairs. Put money aside if you plan on getting one.
There was also an LCI change in 2016. Slight cosmetic changes in the interior and exterior. 320d engine was also refreshed from an N47 (single exhaust pipe) to B47 (dual exhaust pipe); slightly better economy and emissions.
I have B47 with single exaust on my 2016 318d
Yeah, and the LCI dialed back some more comfort oriented suspension tweaks made in 2011-2012 which makes it (in standard-suspension form) feel more like the E90. Also the petrol 320i got the B48, and there came a 318i 3 cilinder 136 HP. LED headlights became standard, and there where a few other tweaks here and there... So much to tell, also about the first pré-LCI 320i and 328i N20 engine with timing chain problems.. There was much more to tell if people where really interested in buying a second hand F30..
@@JJVernig just picking up a 2012 bmw 320i in the next couple of days with 47k on the clock is this the model with the chain problems
@@wullielove8680 no chain problems if the oils being checked
so far, I've owned a 2002 e46 that i absolutely loved. it's the car that made me fall in love with BMW. I recently passed that on to my son with 167777 miles on it and its still strong. I have a 2016 f30 that I think is pretty amazing. It's like flying a turbo prop on the ground.
Petrol or diesel?
I got 318d (2016 automatic transmition) in fairly standard equipment and I am super satisfied. Comfy in city, "sporty" on countryside roads, good for 150/kmh on motorway... only complain is that the engine have rough idle.
I am viewing 2017 318d tourer curently. I inspected undr the bonnet. There was a good bit of vibration/engine cover vibrating like crazy.. is this what you mean? It sounds ok
@@FruiceProduces it vibrate a bit, but there is no vibration in cabin of the car (absolute zero :)
Hey. How has your experience been so far? I am also considerinf 318d (in germany). Just scared of all these reliability stories. Did you have any issues outside of standard maintenance? How many kms?
Superb, everything work fine :D (I change EGR in recal campain)@@abhinavdeepsinha3036
@@abhinavdeepsinha3036 get 320d instead with B47. N47 has chain issues.
the most beautiful bmw 3 series ever even better than the newer designs in 2023
I had E36 325 - super handling in corners, reliable and powerful engine. After many years not owning a BMW Im going to get F30 318i. 😎
Same ❤
If you're buying one of these, here are a few things to look out for seeing as this video didn't really explain much in that department:
-The plastic piece at the bottom of the front windshield gets worn out by the sun and heat and falls to pieces
- The rubber seal at the top of the front windshield goes sticky and falls appart
- The paint on the wheels flakes off over time
- Pretty much ever BMW logo on the car corrodes
- The headlights (especially the halogens) overheat over time and crack from the inside out, the halogen headlights are also as effective as glow sticks
- The leather on the M-Sport steering wheels is very easily corroded by the sun
- The clear plastic piece on the shifter cracks in the sun
- There are numerous squeaks and rattles throughout the cabin
All things considered they're OK cars, I would probably not buy another though. My car is perfectly fine from a mechanical standpoint, however it isn't holding up as well from a cosmetic point of view.
The only things mentioned that I have on my 2015 car is some squeaks and rattles, but anyway, what car doesn’t develop some rattles?
I had a beautiful Melbourne Red 320i for a few years but possible timing chain issues and a few other costly repairs plagued my ownership. I loved the car, lovely drive and a real looker but having bought it for 11500 with 51k on and selling 2.5 years later with 81k on at 8000 wasn’t fun.
Go for a G20 if you can it’s leaps and bounds ahead and is much better built
Not much detail about options to look for. I will most likely be buying a 340i LCI touring later in the year and for me a must have option is the 'M Sport Plus pack' which includes Xenon and LED headlights (yes the top of the range touring will have halogens if not spec'd right), 19" 442M wheels, M Sport brakes, tinted rear windows and 14 speaker Harman/Kardon sound system.
Another must have is 'Media Pro pack' which gives a higher resolution and wider media screen, live traffic and a much better idrive wheel, without this it just makes the car have a much more basic/cheap feel to it. Many higher in the range cars were spec'd with this but it was a £1000 option so not all were so it's worth looking out for, that would be a deal breaker for me.
Other options I would like are 'Adaptive M Sport Suspension', some do say this is essential as the standard suspension is a bit too soft when you're pressing on and the passive M Sport suspension is overly harsh when running on run flat tyres as all BMW's are but apparently it does make a big improvement changing to non run flats.
'Head-up display' definitely not essential but just a nice feature to make the car feel a bit more special.
'Surround View' again not essential but quite a helpful feature which has cameras all around the car giving you, as the name suggests, complete all round view of the car on the media screen. It also has cameras in the front bumper in front of the wheels so when say you're in a car park with cars both sides of you blocking your view or pulling out an end of the road junction with bad visibility you can see if anything is coming without straining to see and blindly inching your front end in the path of traffic.
I agree with all of the above. Options are really important. I bought a 2016 340i a few months ago and love it. The only thing that seems like a gimmick is the cameras by the front wheels to supposedly help you see around corners. I’ve tried to use them countless times and haven’t found them to be very helpful.
@@DC-dc6ey Yeah getting the right spec is probably more important on BMW’s than any other car. Having Surround View won’t be hugely important for me but I would prefer to have it, the problem is it's quite rare to find any cars that have it so if I hold out for it, it massively limits my options.
Its so difficult finding adaptive M Suspension spec… did they not soften up the passive M Suspension in the LCI? I dont really want to fork out on non runflat tyres if 19s with Passive M suspension is fairly ok on crappy roads
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I've got a f30 320d brilliant car on a 12 plate auto!!!
I'm surprised at Auto Express! This is a terrible run down of info on this car!!!.......Firstly there was an important LCI in 2016 model year with some comprehensive tweaks including engines and chassis suspension set ups plus exterior design tweaks. The worst bit was when they mentioned the 325d (which was a total waist if time compared to the 330d). The 335d which should definitely of been mentioned, if you want pace, was faster real world and much more frugal than he 335i/340i plus 4 wheel drive which all decent performance cars are adopting now. Bad Auto Express........very poor!
Wow, u neglect to mention the timing chain problems on the 4 cyl but u include the squeaky seat.
What engine has the timing chain problems if u don’t mind me asking I’m getting a 320i with 47k on the clock it’s a 2012
@@wullielove8680 first couple years that the 4cyl were introduced. I think 10 and 11. Or 11 and 12.
Ps, i love the 4cyl, but timing chains is a big job.
Otherwise they seem to be reliable.
@@john-vy1ml thanks mate I’ll keep my ears open for the timing chain hopefully pick the car up Thursday hopefully it’s ok 👍
I own a 2012 320i. I love the car, however the timing chain issue can be quite serious. I had it diagnosed, and the mechanic told me everything was sound. However, he mentioned many of these engine models (N20/N26) fail at some point... I've heard stories of timing chain failures with no indication or obvious sounds. I don't mean to discourage you, I just wish I knew this problem earlier. It's worth doing a bit of research on. I'm getting mine done this week. Currently @ 115,000km and the repair is costing $3500 (CAD). Just a risk management decision, otherwise the car drives well.
@@jasons4348 thanks mate I havnt even picked mine up yet but I’ve got 2 months warranty from the dealer so I’ll be listening for any problems it’s only done 47k with full bmw service history sure hope it doesn’t go I’m praying it’s been done already but I don’t get that kind of luck cheers mate
My favorite generation is the bmw e90s
No mention of the timing chain failures…….🤔
E90 320i N43 LCI 2011, black exterior, with interior cognac leather, sun roof ..... very little mainataince. Common problems, coils and nitrogen oxide sensor check engine light.
The problem I have with mine are the taillights. They keep getting condensation in them. The lenses are in perfect condition with no cracks or splits. So not sure if this is due to the light assembly fitting at the rear.
I had the same issue on my pre LCI car. It’s due to them having a cork gasket around the bulbs. Water runs down the drainage system around the boot and eventually saturates the gasket. Once saturated some water leaks into the unit. I had to have mine replaced 3 times under warranty. I haven’t had this issue with my LCI 4 Series so hope they’ve sorted the issue.
@@neilmasterman9634 How is this simply a normal occurrence on a car of this calibre. I have a bargain basement Japanese sedan from 15 years ago and I have yet to face issues like this that some attribute to age and/or poor build quality. You would think you’re paying for EXTRA build quality so these are issues that would plague Toyotas and Hondas but not BMWs
F30 340i the best car
speed ,elegance, comfort
Are the 2015 facelift diesels reliable, or have known issues?
I got one last year with 100k miles on odometer its work fine only small turbo leak (probably will need rebuilding soon), try to get one with b47 insted of n47 engine (I think BMW start using b47 in 06/2015) No major issues that I heard of
three quarters about model options , and last 2 minutes about buyers guide. pretty weak imo.
Good
My favorite car😍
Is 150k miles bad for £4500
You forgot about the 335d, an awesome combination of performance, economy and value....
The 335d is a great shout 💪
Maintenance nightmare, unreliable piece of junk, like most BMW vehicles.
@@Enko063 how so ?
@@Enko063 Obviously you can't afford one.
@@Enko063 sounds like you had a bad one! Got mine brand new in 2015. Not one thing has gone wrong apart from 2 punctures. E90 before that I did 60k miles and only the radiator hose cracked and DPF needed a £500 clean once.
My dad did 200k miles in an E34 which only needed bushes changed + new radiator. Key to BMW ownership? Drive them like you mean it. Leave the posing to Audi drivers with their fancy lights. Only the Jag XE comes close as a drivers car (actually quite brilliant - just not as well packaged or made as the F30, and infotainment is rubbish). Brother won one 4 years ago and got rid of his A5. Hasn’t looked back!
N47 is famous for timing chain issues. N57 is also affected. There is plenty of info on the net. You should have mentioned that. A lot of people suffered by that. There were even lawsuits against BMW.
Which F30 model has the N20 engine?
Driv en a 330i for ten years, almost 300k kms of hard rural open road driving and never missed a beat. An awesome car
I ve had an E46 M3, then a 530i M-sport, then I’ve had two 320i, currently running an X2, but the 3-series is a brilliant drive, never short on revs when needed, and handled well,great turn in, and it’s mpg was good not great. (42mpg).
2017 318d - Did stage 1 4 years ago so 195 BHP and 500nm torque , so far covered 200000 miles and touch would not one thing broke down. Just regular maintenance (doing oil every 10K and gearbox oil every 80K). Mind you- suspension lasted 160K ! Till one bushey and couple of covers went. Comfy, fast and 60mpg on average- amazing car
There seemed to be no mention of the 335D!! Why miss out one of the best of the range with off the line performance, thanks to xdrive, which is up there with the M3. 313 BHP and a massive 600NM of torque and awesome fuel economy which can reach 55 to 60 mpg on a sensible long run.
I had a 330i and I think it's the best generation.
Very expensive timing chain problem was not mentioned...
Not on every variant of engine!
Thats the worst review ive ever seen in my life were was the 335d an there wasn’t one shot of m sport model 😂
In America here, but I have experience with the f30/32/33. Also, owned an e90 335i. Okay so first off the f series rides way better. It’s way softer. The e90 was really stiff. (Sport susp) Felt like a big go cart. But, the steering felt like you were running your hands over the pavement - awesome raw driving experience. The f series felt like a more refined, lighter, airier 3 series with a slight glaze over it. The f series definitely improved in terms of reliability.
On my fourth 3 series now f30 320d xdrive which I’ve had over 5 years and has covered 53k with only brakes needing doing. Yes they can have problems like timing chains etc, but routine maintenance is key. Also worth noting is the lack of standard spec. The saloon doesn’t even have folding seats as standard (until 2017/18) and some models you can’t play music via Bluetooth - only phone calls and the stereos aren’t amazing unless you get one with Harmon Kardon. Still a great economical and reliable car overall. Definitely recommend one, but get one with a decent spec.
Had two f30s both company cars. Did 255k miles over 5 years. Never missed a beat. Only had brake discs n pads changed all round on both. Very happy with them. Have a G30 530e now but miss my 3 series.
Which engine did you have?
@@papoopa5800 320d in first one 320d ed. Had one pre lci and one lci.
@@chrisburton4694 I know a lot of people who have the 320d and say it’s fairly reliable. I don’t think 330i owners could say the same
@@papoopa5800 what's the problem with the 330i?
How can they forget about the best real world car in the world - the 335d touring? Swiss Army knife of motoring. 0-60 under 5 seconds, 38mpg (with heavy foot) AND carry dog plus luggage. With adaptive suspension you can do 3 figures and the wife has no clue.
I’m on my 9th 3-series with an M330d touring run out model, and it’s the best by far. Unbelievable fuel consumption (always over 40mpg, sometimes as high as 52mpg) superbly comfortable, great muscular performance (with a growl under load) and it’s an estate. The delicacy of the chassis in the corners is wonderful (especially without the x-drive, which weighs more too). I run it on a winter tyre set for snow and ice and it goes everywhere in the worst conditions like this. The dog can go in the back, but so does more or less anything else. I just take great care when the seats are folded down, the merino leather is delicate and needs looking after. HUD is far from the gimmick I thought it would be. My biggest (and perhaps only) gripe is that the window lifter switch panel rattles terribly on both sides - a common problem - and it spoils what is otherwise a silent and well put together cabin.
My biggest issue is deciding whether hybrid or diesel will be my next choice in the G series.
But for now I’m hanging on to this one. With a one off colour (Ferrari Medio Grigio) it’s the only one of its type in the country and I love the individuality. Fortunately someone else paid for it - I picked it up second hand...
Good morning! I’d like to ask you something. I have a VW T-ROC, 150hp petrol, which I bought new in 2019. Now has 70.000km. The car is awesome. However, I’d like to change it, and I’ve been offered a 2015 BMW 330d touring xdrive with M package. The thing is it has 160.000 km. Don’t know what to do…but I really like that car
@@maedhros0111 I sense your question revolves around reliability of a high Km car. My answer is that the engine is fundamentally strong and I wouldn’t be too concerned but as with all ICE, a lot is dependent on how it has been serviced. Unless you are very budget limited I would be tempted to find something with a known history and lower Km for that peace of mind - there are plenty out there.
However my experience is that the package is extremely strong, and aside from routine stuff you should not be concerned about age particularly
I must have got a bad one then, OK prior gen E92 but N53 big six petrol; cracked block after 4 months off road for 3m but my consumer rights meant the garage had to pay to fix it. 3 years later low oil pressure so crank bearings breaking up. Went for £1k on eBay. Pity, as otherwise a decent car ...
german magazine AutoBild had a long term 2.0 petrol, and after 60.000 miles they discovered small cracks in the engine "head"
I have a 340i and love it 👍🏻
is bmw lane assist an optional extra?
I have the button on my car and when you press it it lights up...but doesn't seem to work, I have a BMW 2018 320d, lane assist button is at the front but slightly underneath. I was also driving earlier going round a roundabout when a redcar pic came up and a beep...crapping myself as I had no idea what this I pulled up at nearest stop. Apparently its collision warning, however I cant find this in my options or anything. On the windscreen there is the hole for what the manual says radar option...however in the 2 weeks Ive owned it that's never happened before and I cant find any options...kinda confused to be honest
Hey, would be highly appreciated if I could get some answers.
I am looking at something like a 320d sedan or 328i sedan OR Audi A4. What is making me a little bit scary is if the bmws are more expensive to drive and to own overall. What is the biggest differneces?
330i with B48 motor is the best for F30 series
I think the 340i b58, with 2500euro turbo upgrade, cat delete and remap they make solid 700hp
@@Mitrofanvlad nah. I dont want 700hp car. I swear I dont, all I want is 300ish horsie on wheel, rwd with a stick. If I could do all that with N/A, that would be perfect
Every 60 seconds that goes by, 1 minute passes in Africa
Where are the common problems you mentioned? You told us nothing except check the mileage. No shot Sherlock!
My E90 (pre-facelift✌) is the best overall package of all my 14 cars I have had before. Its basically flawless. Perfect design. My next one though will def be the F30.
Yesss i got 2007 e90 320d hasn’t missed a beat so reliable
Go for the early 318 d
They are much more efficient and fast as 20d
Any DPF issues you had with 318d?
@@davidich3537
Just bought an f30 after my reliable p2 s60 wasn’t so reliable anymore.
I absolutely love it.
Is the F30 more reliable than the E90? Do all F30's have the N20 engine? The E90 has the hydraulic steering wheel which is the best I have ever used, whereas the F30 has an easy-peasy power assisted steering wheel bollox which I'm not looking forward to.
Facelift models have newer B series engines, which are more reliable I believe.
Still loving my f31 320d 8 speed zf luxury..just coved 183k!...200k here we come!!!😄😄 Powerful for a 2.0 diesel,brilliant mpg and comfortable.Bmw serviced from day one and still is.Only work ive had done has been new tie rods and a rear wheel bearing thats it!Not bad considering they have covered this mileage from new and never been changed.Ive driven the manual and auto but i love the auto 8 speed zf..really keeps the 2.0 in the power band.Go buy one!😎
Any chain\oil breather as previous e90 e46 issues
@@MrTop1-Percent Currently on 187k and no problems to report.
187k miles or km?
F30 328i owner for past 3 years, very fun car with tons of aftermarket support! Running full bolt ons and stage 2 BM3 tune, no problems with reliability. Maintnance is crucial
335 or 328i which is better bro I’m so confused 😢
@fredrogers4210 why ?
@fredrogers4210 yeah yeah i know but in general what is better ?
Thanks for the review. I am considering at 328i at the moment.
I have owned a 318i E46 which was brilliant and I should not have sold. Stupidly, I then purchased a 2006 320i which was the worst lemon I have ever owned. It turned me off BMW so I purchased a Merceds W211 E280 which has been flawless.
The328i willbe a gift for my teenage daughter but happy if anyone has suggestions.
Stuart. Sydney, Australia
I have had my 2016 328i for two years now. Some minor repairs but for the most part… loving it. I’d say have any used car your considering scanned for error codes first so you minimize any unwanted surprises.
I've a 320d auto great car 30 quid road tax
Punchy enough and good on fuel.
The only car you'll ever need !!!
What about timing chain issues??
Great lease car, fall apart as they age, N47 is a pile of junk that has caught thousands out thinking they were buying a well Engineered car. Buy with caution they can be money pits.
Wich F30 models would you recomend? From The prefacelift
Not true. They are very reliable cars and age quite well
Stuck between a 2016 efficient dynamics 320d 160bhp and a 2015 m sport 320d 180bhp. Far nicer trim and spec on the m sport but is it worth the money on diesel and parts? 🤔
see i liked bmw all my life
my fav is e60 m5,then i started liking m5 e39,but as i got older that dream of owning one of those was crushed,since i don't have any good earning job (even if i did,it's still alot of money)
and ofc e60 m5 is not for every day drive to work and back :D
also i got myself a car 3 years ago,nothing special just something to get me to and from work
so now when i got a bit better job and got older i want to buy a bmw that's good for every day drive to work and back,and also to go out of the country,because i never went outside the country
i feel like this is the perfect car for me,320d ofc,maybe buy one with 150k km and drive it up untill 300k maybe even more,depends
ONLY PROBLEM IS,i don't want a "normal" car,like u said skoda superb or mazda 6,sure skoda is good looking,but it ain't no bmw
so there we go,time to look for a bmw to buy :D
Timing chain need to be chamge regualry.i speak from experiemce. Regular oil change is a Must. Also the drivetrain messgae appears a lot. My advice get it checked years. I had no electric problems, thank.God
My 2019 320d f31 is my favorite and had to get one as not as major fan of the "new" design. :)
My 330d with some tuning is more fun for some, but if i just can keep one it would for sure be my 320d. Perfect everyday car and just works and drink little diesel. :)
I own a 2018 f31 335d touring.. brilliant kit of kit.
Check it on Instagram @G10CYA
I found a used 2015 bmw 3 series 328i and it’s driven 88748 km. But I am not sure is it better for buy.. Please let me if anyone knows about it
2015 320i only thing I don't like, rough ride. Switched out stiff run flats... same.
looking to buy a 2013-2015 3 series bmw for $9-11k , any advice?
Surprised no mention was made of the Jaguar XE as an alternative.
My family has a LCI 320d msport great reliable car. Only fault was a inteiror alarm sensor and that's it.
Are there paddle shifters on the luxury line?
The e46 is the best 3 series in my opinion, Iv owned a 330 se and 325 msport. Both lovely cars. New 3 series has lost the looks and most are automatic only cars, also if you want a 6 cylinder car the only option is the turbo 335i. Bmw dropped the 3 litre six in the 330i and replaced it with a turbo four. Big mistake.
Excellent review 👏
Excellent car
This is probably one of the worst 'buy guides' ever. "go and check the mileage", nothing really specific about the different models (just pick a small engine model if you are concerned with fuel consumption or a large engine model if you like some more speed), common issues of the N20 engine, such as the timing chain.
I'm quite a fan of the F30 model, but this 'buy guide' doesn't do it any justice; and neither does it openly tell about its flaws (except for the very specific sequence in which you need to connect your phone to bluetooth, play Spotify and only then go to external Media, in order to get the proper song-data-sharing on your screen in the car...)
Dear Auto Express - out of respect for the F30 - can you please remove this video
Are Luxury Line Models available In the UK as a used example
Indeed they are! The luxury trim was available throughout the F30's life - both pre- and post-facelift, and in saloon and Touring body styles.
Just has the timing chain changed on my 318d. Cost me £2k. Common problem apparently.
What year?
@@irGuilty 2012 62 plate
Yes, chains are supposed to be maintenance free and last the life of the car, so BMW put it at the back of the engine instead of the front. However the design was flawed and many have needed changing, which, as you say, is a major job.
What mileage had it done before the chain broke?
@@KMC47 it didn't break, I was advised it needed replacing as it was worn and making a noise, mileage was approx 105k.
I own 2 e46, they're fantastic, my personal favourites
I had e46 316i, it was a good car. Now have e90 318i. Prefer the E90 because of interior and refinement but for the cheap money the e46 is great
Had my F30 335d MSport Touring for close on three years now and have to say that, overall, I'm blown away at just how great car this is... Superb.
I’ll also keep my 335d F31. Just nothing better out there.
I owned 2 of these, a 2013 320d M Sport and a 2015 330d M Sport, both excellent cars, the 330d was quick but the 320d was never wanting of more performance, the interior felt a touch low rent towards the end. I also had an e90 and strangely enough in all 3 cars I had issues with the front seats making a clicking noise and had them all replaced under warranty.
Hey, hope you dont mind me asking, is the F30 320d really that "problematic" and "unreliable" as everyone describes it (forums etc)
@@nikolayvasilev8540 no it’s not problematic at all, mine was a fantastic car.
@@nikolayvasilev8540 it’s more of a gamble of course. The majority of owners won’t face an issue, or there would rightly be mass outrage. It’s like if 70% of 3 Series owners won’t have any mechanical issues in the first 5 years vs 95% of Japanese car owners. Anecdotes aren’t helpful, look at the overarching statistics that show which brands are less likely to fail (I.e. Lexus).
If you can’t afford to have a bucket of money, separate to the purchase cost, to fix any potential issues, this isn’t the car for you as it will run you bankrupt. If you have more disposable income to throw at car maintenance without affecting your finances for the trade off of better driving dynamics then go for it.
@@User-cb4jm Thank you for your reply, really appreciate it, I decided to go for an A3 first due to the fact that I live in the UK and the insurance on that bmw (330d) would be just over £1k for a start. Have a nice day!
I owned an E90 320i N43 2007 model - that car broke my heart: absolute garbage. Put me off buying the F30
What was wrong with it? Looking into the f30 320i currently. Thanks
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2015 why does my bmw f30 320d m sport automatic eat miles even am not moving any idea why