BMW 120d e82 2011

[FilthyKylo]

HI

im in the market to be getting my first car

I was hoping someone could help with the below questions?

1. What mileage should i cap my search at (ONLY FSH)
2. Should i remove the DPF ? ive read reviews that in terms of fuel economy and reliability it betters your fuel economy and lowers the risk of and damaging the motor and its components - is it worth it to the affect on the environment?
3. Should i go for Automatic or Manual ?
4. Anything I should check out in terms of maintenance before purchasing the vehicle
5. Is the 120d e82 as reliable as they say it is
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[Nomad77]

Hi, picked up me e82 120d earlier this year.

1. I had a personal preference of nothing over 150 000km but honestly these diesels are very reliable. As long as the service history checks out and it drives well I wouldn't be too concerned with mileage.
2. I don't think removing the DPF is worth the effect on the enviroment, diesel is a dirty fuel. But the sound is amazing with it removed and you can push a bit more power so it's your call.
3. Personally I feel like diesels should be auto, but that's a personal preference. Manuals are a bit rare in the 20ds.
4. If the mileage is >120 00km see if the transmission was serviced. Other than that regular servicing should be good.
5. Yes, it uses the same engine(N47) as the e90 320ds and a quick look on our roads will tell you these engines are rock solid. No major problems in SA.

Just note the e82 comes at a premium beacuse of the shape and prices just seem to be forever increasing. You can get a f30 320d for not much more than an e82 and the interior of that car is a big step up. But the e82 is a gorgeous vehicle and I didn't mind paying extra for it