E90 320d, 325i - advice needed

[trinomic]

Thanks guys, very happy with my decision. Wish i could get a few small items from the sport (especially those seats) but its all good.

More pictures!

 

[momo1]

Thanks a lot guys!

Any info or advice regarding the timing chain / tensioner issues

Pre LCI on the 320d had timing chain issues but were rectified on the LCI, I think Pre LCI engine code was N47 and LCI was N47T, if you go 320d the N47T is the engine you want.
Ive owned mine for 2 years and absolutely love it, its an effortless but enjoying drive, does everything brilliantly as well as economically.
As stated above, damper pulley and gearbox oil should be done around 150,000km

 

[sash]

Congrats on the new car,

In all honesty, there is enough aftermarket stuff available for the non msport to make it look as good as a msport.

There was a specific 330d exclusive with 20inch wheels that was sold recently that had a fornt spoiler and boot spoiler to match and it changed my opinion of non msport E90 lci's

 

[KPM3_30]

Thanks for the pics, car looks clean bud! Some of the nice to haves like sports seats/sport steering wheel/etc, could be retrofitted if you find a car that has parts worth stripping.

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There was a specific 330d exclusive with 20inch wheels that was sold recently that had a fornt spoiler and boot spoiler to match and it changed my opinion of non msport E90 lci's

As per the above, you could add a few aftermarket items to make the car look a little sportier, there is a wide choice online..

@Sash, was this the one you referred to: https://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?tid=82456

 

[trinomic]

Thanks a lot guys :ty:

I probably wouldnt bother making all of the cosmetic changes, but DAMN that 330d looks good :drool::drool::drool:

First thing i need to do is get lowered, i'm not enjoying the high ride at the moment. So next would be decent coilovers or spring & shock combo.

From there probably downpipe and remap.

 

[RickyM]

Congrats Bud, great car! :thumbs:

 

[Diesel]

Congrats. Nice ride

 

[VinceM]

Good move, LCI is far better imo

On the petrol though- I would recommend for weekend cars only,
For a daily, I'd do a diesel, good choice!
I too am looking for one - keeping the straight 6 songs for the weekend!

 

[sash]

@Sash, was this the one you referred to: https://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?tid=82456

Yes, this is the one.

 

[Dirtydeedsman]

Beautiful, Congrats on the car

Wishing you many happy miles

 

[trinomic]

Thanks guys :ty: