2010 330d M-sport

[Magneet]

Hi guys

I am thinking of getting rid of my x3 and going for more powerful 330d, 2010 model, m-shape, 18".

A few questions:

- its a 2010 model, 89 000km on the clock: should I be weary? should I prolong the motorplan?

-what is the fuel consumption on that thing?

-tyres: what is the cheapest option for those 18" buggers? should i wait until its out of motorplan and go tubeless rather which would be cheaper?

-how many KM's does one get on a set of?

-lastly, what are the things that start going wrong after 90 000km [or 100 000km and out of motorplan] - I am a bit weary.

my reasoning: my 20d x3 msport has got 19" tyres [not run flat but still paid R12k for the set and only got like 15000km on the previous set] and has got a avg fuel consumption of just under 10/100 [if I drive nicely I get 7,4 on long distance] and it has got 49 000km on the clock].

Bottom line: I would like to cut some costs on tyres and fuel etc...

Please help me.

[PS: I was looking at the F20 series as well, but the tyres cost just as much which makes everything a bit pointless in my opinion].

What i want is: good fuel consumption, power and little costs :idea:

 

[Naruto]

Is your X3 still on MP?

 

[msm]

It's a catch 22 with the 330d. What you save on fuel, you'll spend on rear tyres, unless you can restrain yourself when driving it.... which in a 330d is very, very difficult.

I would suggest investing in a space saver kit and ditching the runflats (if you have the boot space to spare). Either way though, rear tyres are going to need replacing.

 

[Magneet]

Is your X3 still on MP?

Yup

Its still on motorplan, for the next 50 000km or another 3 years or so, paid off as well.

Lovely car.

But it's a bit boring and miss something sportier,
and secondly I would like to free up some cash honestly speaking. Hence I was looking at something "cheaper".

I was considering the f20 125i and 120d as well, but even there you pay too much.

[I was spoiled as I had a company car for a long time who paid for petrol and tyres - hence made the BMW driving experience even more fun :thumbs:]