I see all of the positive replies are from people who are not driving E90 320s. Nothing yet from 320 owners?
Well let me break the ice. My 320i has been out of MP since December 2010 and now has 154 000km.
My costs are as follows
- 2011 - R6700
- 2012 - R12500
- 2013 - R13000
They include normal servicing and one set of tyres. The repairs were crankshaft sensor, tappet cover gasket x 2, sump gasket, crank case vent valve x2, radiator with pipes, valvetronic, ecentric?? shaft, vacuum pump. I still need to do valve stem seals so add another R5k - R7k. My clutch also has a shudder on it.
Personally I would not advise anyone to buy an E90 320i. Minimum must be 320d. If you can't afford a 320d then buy another brand.