Advise on buying

[Robbiep]

I am looking at purchasing my daughter a pre owned Bmw 1 series (f20) 1.6. The car has one previous owner with 70 000 km. I have checked the vin mumber with bmw and the last service was done in July. The asking price including a two year warranty is R220 000. I would appreciate any advice before purchasing this vehicle. Long term problems etc
Thanks so
Much

 

[KPM3_30]

It's a troublesome motor at higher mileage. Avoid the 116i/118i and go for a 120d, they make better long term vehicles.

 

[Robbiep]

Thanks so much... will take your advise.

 

[tman]

For R220 000 you can even get a 320d

 

[Danny2]

as mentioned above.. rather look at the 20d version, the 4 cylinder engine is not a great engine

 

[Twinz]

20d is my only bias inputraise:

 

[phantom]

It has to be the 2.0d.Uses half the fuel,has more power and a hassle free motor.

:thumbs:

 

[MR_Y]

If it is your daughter's first car, and there is a likelihood that it would need some body work after a year or so, why not get something a bit lower cost to maintain with respect to body work repairs? I am not advising to get a Tupperware car, but something a bit robust that will be reasonable to repair. One of the larger Japanese hatches spring to mind.

 

[individj]

sexist pig :fencelook:

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when buying kids a car your first item on the tick list must be safety...check those stars and also what hijackers like. my 2 cents :thumbs:

 

[MR_Y]

@individj that would be a Volvo
(My insurance dropped by R500pm)