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E90 - 320i Maintenance
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Teebag
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Tell her to buy this instead.
http://www.autotrader.co.za/used-ca...m-sport--fpa-8a81c81c5a368638015a40c3d1d16fa1
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http://www.autotrader.co.za/used-ca...m-sport--fpa-8a81c81c5a368638015a40c3d1d16fa1
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akash
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The price on the 320i will be based on the model and spec Exclusive, Msport, etc
I would rather go e90 323i if she can, if the E90 325i is out of reach, the inline six are far better engines, the 320i fuel consumption is not the best either, small engine and heavy body to pull.
If she has to buy the 320i, check he cars history at BMW.
Check for excessive smoke on startup and under acceleration, 320i’s have valve stem issues.
Common E90 issue are the
Water pump: I just spent R9500 replacing mine
Oil filter housing leak (easy fix)
If it’s a MSport check the suspension
The diff is also a weak point. It may last a bit longer on the 320i
I would rather go e90 323i if she can, if the E90 325i is out of reach, the inline six are far better engines, the 320i fuel consumption is not the best either, small engine and heavy body to pull.
If she has to buy the 320i, check he cars history at BMW.
Check for excessive smoke on startup and under acceleration, 320i’s have valve stem issues.
Common E90 issue are the
Water pump: I just spent R9500 replacing mine
Oil filter housing leak (easy fix)
If it’s a MSport check the suspension
The diff is also a weak point. It may last a bit longer on the 320i
///Avi
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Hi Bud,
Just do a quick search on the forum for "valve stem seals". That is one of the biggest issues that the car will have in its lifetime. That usually occurs at around 150k km. I drove my car until 186k km and it never needed valve stem seals replaced. I did my tappet cover gasket and vacuum pump gasket at around 150k-160k km I think (Probably came to like R3k in total). If you are in Gauteng the complete valve stem seal replacement, tappet cover gasket and vacuum pump gasket should cost around R8k. Leo Haese PTA had a special in the past. If the car has a full service history then I would say go for it. Maybe ask Tris for an idea on retail prices for these cars.
Having said that, doesn't she rather want to go for a 6 cylinder or even a diesel?
This is incorrect. People say stay away from these cars because they are the slowest bimmers from the E90 era (4 cylinder). They are reliable and comfortable and will outperform most non bimmers on the highway. I loved my E90 320i. I wanted a 6 cylinder bimmer, that's the only reason I changed
Just do a quick search on the forum for "valve stem seals". That is one of the biggest issues that the car will have in its lifetime. That usually occurs at around 150k km. I drove my car until 186k km and it never needed valve stem seals replaced. I did my tappet cover gasket and vacuum pump gasket at around 150k-160k km I think (Probably came to like R3k in total). If you are in Gauteng the complete valve stem seal replacement, tappet cover gasket and vacuum pump gasket should cost around R8k. Leo Haese PTA had a special in the past. If the car has a full service history then I would say go for it. Maybe ask Tris for an idea on retail prices for these cars.
Having said that, doesn't she rather want to go for a 6 cylinder or even a diesel?
LevanM said:
This is incorrect. People say stay away from these cars because they are the slowest bimmers from the E90 era (4 cylinder). They are reliable and comfortable and will outperform most non bimmers on the highway. I loved my E90 320i. I wanted a 6 cylinder bimmer, that's the only reason I changed
LevanM
Active member
My Vrow works with the owners sister:
https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-cars-ba...-milage-urgent-sale/1001909189980911124222809
Is it a good buy?
The sister claims that her brother has taken extremely good care of the car and its only ever been to BMW.
Retail is R135k and trade is R105K
I will make the guy an offer if enough of the pro's on here say its a good buy.
Speed is not an issue for my sister but fuel is.
She is currently looking at a Polo TSI or Hyundai i20. I feel the BMW is a better and safer car but do not want her spending a fortune to maintain it.
https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-cars-ba...-milage-urgent-sale/1001909189980911124222809
Is it a good buy?
The sister claims that her brother has taken extremely good care of the car and its only ever been to BMW.
Retail is R135k and trade is R105K
I will make the guy an offer if enough of the pro's on here say its a good buy.
Speed is not an issue for my sister but fuel is.
She is currently looking at a Polo TSI or Hyundai i20. I feel the BMW is a better and safer car but do not want her spending a fortune to maintain it.
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