Advice needed on 320d E90

[hrzentgraf]

Hi gents,

New to the forum (as you can see) and if you will please indulge me to ask a question (most likely asked already a thousand times).

In the market to get a 2011 320d E90, very low mileage, previously owned by a lady. Very clean, accident free by all current accounts with a full franchise service history. My plan is, in finally making this leap to BMW is to have this car for at least the next 10 years (probably retire her at close to 300k's).

From what I've heard, these cars are super reliable, super economical in terms of mileage, and generally hassle free.
What, in your experience, are some of the biggest issues/ things to look out for when it comes specifically to the E90 diesels. Anything to question, it being 7 years old but super low mileage? Any specific checks to run (turbo type tests?)

Any advice would be welcome.

Peace,
h

 

[Scull1]

Hi gents,

New to the forum (as you can see) and if you will please indulge me to ask a question (most likely asked already a thousand times).

In the market to get a 2011 320d E90, very low mileage, previously owned by a lady. Very clean, accident free by all current accounts with a full franchise service history. My plan is, in finally making this leap to BMW is to have this car for at least the next 10 years (probably retire her at close to 300k's).

From what I've heard, these cars are super reliable, super economical in terms of mileage, and generally hassle free.
What, in your experience, are some of the biggest issues/ things to look out for when it comes specifically to the E90 diesels. Anything to question, it being 7 years old but super low mileage? Any specific checks to run (turbo type tests?)

Any advice would be welcome.

Peace,
h

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welcome to the clud.

1. let then check out suspension
2. do your own service sometimes short cuts was made.
3. check the turbo to see condition of it, had that one bite me in the behind hard

thats the major things to look at and enjoy it quite fun

 

[tman]

What constitutes as super low mileage?

If you say all services were done, and you plan to do the same, there is no reason why it won't last until 300 000km or beyond.

Have the damper pulley checked, and perform oil services every 10 000km

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[hrzentgraf]

What constitutes as super low mileage?

It has less than 60 thousand on the clock currently.
Thanks for the replies, giving me something to work with :ty:

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Hi gents,

New to the forum (as you can see) and if you will please indulge me to ask a question (most likely asked already a thousand times).

In the market to get a 2011 320d E90, very low mileage, previously owned by a lady. Very clean, accident free by all current accounts with a full franchise service history. My plan is, in finally making this leap to BMW is to have this car for at least the next 10 years (probably retire her at close to 300k's).

From what I've heard, these cars are super reliable, super economical in terms of mileage, and generally hassle free.
What, in your experience, are some of the biggest issues/ things to look out for when it comes specifically to the E90 diesels. Anything to question, it being 7 years old but super low mileage? Any specific checks to run (turbo type tests?)

Any advice would be welcome.

Peace,
h

---

welcome to the clud.

1. let then check out suspension
2. do your own service sometimes short cuts was made.
3. check the turbo to see condition of it, had that one bite me in the behind hard

thats the major things to look at and enjoy it quite fun

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The turbo is one thing i thought of checking. Any specific place you would recommend i do it? Assume i know as much as a matchbox worth about cars please

 

[yush1]

You probably going to pay a premium for a 320d with that mileage and if thats the case, I would go for a 330d.

 

[Scull1]

What constitutes as super low mileage?

It has less than 60 thousand on the clock currently.
Thanks for the replies, giving me something to work with :ty:

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Hi gents,

New to the forum (as you can see) and if you will please indulge me to ask a question (most likely asked already a thousand times).

In the market to get a 2011 320d E90, very low mileage, previously owned by a lady. Very clean, accident free by all current accounts with a full franchise service history. My plan is, in finally making this leap to BMW is to have this car for at least the next 10 years (probably retire her at close to 300k's).

From what I've heard, these cars are super reliable, super economical in terms of mileage, and generally hassle free.
What, in your experience, are some of the biggest issues/ things to look out for when it comes specifically to the E90 diesels. Anything to question, it being 7 years old but super low mileage? Any specific checks to run (turbo type tests?)

Any advice would be welcome.

Peace,
h

---

welcome to the clud.

1. let then check out suspension
2. do your own service sometimes short cuts was made.
3. check the turbo to see condition of it, had that one bite me in the behind hard

thats the major things to look at and enjoy it quite fun

---

The turbo is one thing i thought of checking. Any specific place you would recommend i do it? Assume i know as much as a matchbox worth about cars please

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Any place where you feel comfortable taking your BM to if you are in Pretoria coachmans auto repairs my 320d is going thursday for a major service

 

[momo1]

with that mileage you quite safe, Damper Pulley and Gearbox service should be done around 150,000km or before.

 

[Dragonman]

Welcome hrzengraf,

I have owned may 320d in the past, and variants of the 20d model. These cars are rock solid, and with the mileage you are talking about it is barely run it. If it has the full motorplan/services I would not worry about anything at that mileage. Heck, it probably has used less than 60 tanks of diesel.

It is the best balance of power/torque and economy. I get around 800km+ per tank in and around Johannesburg,and upto 1250 on a long trip. I did a 4000km trip through the garden route with my X3 20d on 3.5 tanks of diesel(68lt) and in the 80000km I owned the car cost me a total of R6000 on services and maintenance. - Sure a 30d is nice, but you loose on consumption.

Also on the forum, as with most cars... all the common issues are know, and hence can be addressed quite cheaply. If I were to pick a BMW to do 300K km+ with it would certainly be a 320d auto (best mated for torque).

And if you don,t believe me....

https://www.mirror.co.uk/authors/ri...is-three-mendous-and-could-be-the-best-782945

Hi gents,

New to the forum (as you can see) and if you will please indulge me to ask a question (most likely asked already a thousand times).

In the market to get a 2011 320d E90, very low mileage, previously owned by a lady. Very clean, accident free by all current accounts with a full franchise service history. My plan is, in finally making this leap to BMW is to have this car for at least the next 10 years (probably retire her at close to 300k's).

From what I've heard, these cars are super reliable, super economical in terms of mileage, and generally hassle free.
What, in your experience, are some of the biggest issues/ things to look out for when it comes specifically to the E90 diesels. Anything to question, it being 7 years old but super low mileage? Any specific checks to run (turbo type tests?)

Any advice would be welcome.

Peace,
h

 

[hrzentgraf]

Thank you all for the informative responses. Unfortunately I had to make some change of plans and wont be taking her after all, but this thread has convinced me that at least I was aiming at the right car and will definitely try again early next year

Just out of curiosity, it would seem that servicing on this car (unless its something major like gearbox or damper pulleys) seem to be a relatively inexpensive running cost. Do the runflats not counter this in the longer term? 40 to 60k mileage equates to every 2-3 years of R12-16k for new tyres? And that is if our awesome roads dont make it sooner.

Anyway, again, thanks to all.

 

[jannie1510]

Thank you all for the informative responses. Unfortunately I had to make some change of plans and wont be taking her after all, but this thread has convinced me that at least I was aiming at the right car and will definitely try again early next year

Just out of curiosity, it would seem that servicing on this car (unless its something major like gearbox or damper pulleys) seem to be a relatively inexpensive running cost. Do the runflats not counter this in the longer term? 40 to 60k mileage equates to every 2-3 years of R12-16k for new tyres? And that is if our awesome roads dont make it sooner.

Anyway, again, thanks to all.

My 2012 E90 320d has mileage of 62 000 km now. The only cost so far are the 4 runflats (17”) replaced at 49 700 km at the dealership for R 9 200 in total. As I only at most 9 000 per year it will be quite a few years before they will have to be changed again.

 

[tman]

Thank you all for the informative responses. Unfortunately I had to make some change of plans and wont be taking her after all, but this thread has convinced me that at least I was aiming at the right car and will definitely try again early next year

Just out of curiosity, it would seem that servicing on this car (unless its something major like gearbox or damper pulleys) seem to be a relatively inexpensive running cost. Do the runflats not counter this in the longer term? 40 to 60k mileage equates to every 2-3 years of R12-16k for new tyres? And that is if our awesome roads dont make it sooner.

Anyway, again, thanks to all.

Normal consumables ie: oil, all filters, pads, fluids etc are not expensive at all.

Runflats can get expensive if you have 18's. Lots of people opt for non runflats (just buy a mobility kit / spare for long trips) not only due to cost saving factor, but also better ride quality.