2006 320d, to buy or not to buy

[deonlr]

Thanks a lot for all the replies, this is a very active and friendly forum you guys have here.

I look forward to posting as a new BMW owner from tomorrow, I decided to buy the car.

Thanks again for the response.

 

[Hunter]

Congads deonlr- happy driving. I am still deciding.

Good day all- new here but glad I found this thread since I have very simmilar questions. I must say motorplan FTW but damn thats expensive to extend. My current vehicle just went out of it and I might be stuck with R9k repairs to be done soon so looking out for a decent 320d. Just scared of that turbo failure after motorplan. A mate of mine had a 320d and the turbo went poppers 4k km after mplan. It made him sell the car in the end.

Which model did your friend have? Perhaps the e46 320d? I've heard terrible stories about the e36. And some about the e46. But none about the e90...

From what I can find online the turbo problems seem to be mostly pre 2004, is this true?

I haven't heard any turbo issues about the current offering of diesels...

Yes he had the E46. Seems like the new ones is fine regarding the turbo then. Thanks guys, will remember that when I start looking out for one in the future. Still love my current car even though I know I will buy a bmw soon.

 

[james]

The first e46 320d's was very problematic. Mine has 196k on the clock. Turbo still strong. Never replaced.