High Mileage 320d's

[Smartiesman]

2006 E90 320d
232 000 km

turbo done at 190 000
got the car 2 yrs now.

Nothing else repaired.

thats impressive, you sure drive a lot

Yip, about 100kms a day.

 

[rash777]

2006 E90 320d
232 000 km

turbo done at 190 000
got the car 2 yrs now.

Nothing else repaired.

thats impressive, you sure drive a lot

Used to do alot of driving, not anymore ..... she just sits in the garage thats why i want to sell...

 

[netercol]

only real problem i would say with 320d's is turbo.. the two litre diesels are for some reason definitely more prone to turbo failure.. even the e90, although much more rare than the e46 320d..

e46's wear back tyres due to spring sag (excessive rear camber)

have very rarely seen outright injector failure.. i think workshops are too prone to replacing injectors at the drop of a hat. if you have ever held a diesel injector in your hand you will realize how microscopic the spray holes in the nozzle are.. the can block easily due to foreign material in the fuel, so imho most injectors can be serviced, which is much cheaper than new injectors..

btw INPA can be used to very accurately diagnose diesel injectors..

 

[Andrew]

2003 320d 6 Speed ....... 413,000km's

My Sisters car bought at 260,000km's as a non runner with faulty turbo - I had the original Garrett serviced and repaired and the injectors serviced. Since then it has needed only basic servicing. The only other thing of interest is that the car is driven fairly hard.

In my opinion, the biggest problem with these cars is cheap oil, town driving and drivers who don't "Put Voet" ...... I have seen several vvt turbos with the actuator and vanes seized solid because the owners think they are doing the car a favor by driving it gently

Also....stay away from those cheapy replacement turbos advertised on Gumtree

 

[Smartiesman]

2003 320d 6 Speed ....... 413,000km's

raise:raise:raise:raise:raise:raise:raise:

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

damn that's impressive

 

[CliftonH]

I use a 2006 e90 320d as an everyday car. Bought it on 135000km,it's standing now on 189000km.Use it 6 days a week doing over 100km a day. Was a tractor hater to be honest but since the first day I jumped in,its changed my perception of diesels completely.I love it to bits and will replace it soon with another diesel for sure.

Mechanically she is perfect.Fuel consumption is excellent. Apart from the routine services i.e brakes,oil changes,oil filters etc the only problem I encountered was a damper pulley which I did last year. Apparently that's a common issue but other than that have not spent a cent on it. Best buy of my life.Look after them and they will go forever.Go for it bud,won't regret it :thumbs:

Hi. How much to replace the damper pulley.

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2003 320d 6 Speed ....... 413,000km's

My Sisters car bought at 260,000km's as a non runner with faulty turbo - I had the original Garrett serviced and repaired and the injectors serviced. Since then it has needed only basic servicing. The only other thing of interest is that the car is driven fairly hard.

In my opinion, the biggest problem with these cars is cheap oil, town driving and drivers who don't "Put Voet" ...... I have seen several vvt turbos with the actuator and vanes seized solid because the owners think they are doing the car a favor by driving it gently

Also....stay away from those cheapy replacement turbos advertised on Gumtree

I have also heard that you must tramp it every now and then to clean the egr and stuff of carbon.

Apparently a good ice run now and then is healthy for the car. Lol.

 

[juanb123]

My father has a 2001, 320d, e46. Approx 220 000km, 3rd turbo, dieselpump, injectors (if im right) a year ago thought he blew a top gasket, didnt hav the time or "time" to fix it (pensioner) got it to our trusty bm mac last week from Tzaneen to GP. The mac says its a shot water/oil cooler, R15k to repair and only then he will have a look at the engine. So other than that lol, GREAT car that only gave us pleasure. If I had the maens, would have bought my dad another one. Great car!

 

[Andrew]

My father has a 2001, 320d, e46. Approx 220 000km, 3rd turbo, dieselpump, injectors (if im right) a year ago thought he blew a top gasket, didnt hav the time or "time" to fix it (pensioner) got it to our trusty bm mac last week from Tzaneen to GP. The mac says its a shot water/oil cooler, R15k to repair and only then he will have a look at the engine. So other than that lol, GREAT car that only gave us pleasure. If I had the maens, would have bought my dad another one. Great car!

Shit....that sucks......R15k for a oil cooler - sounds outrageous

Love the picture ...... I believe that sums up the experience very nicely

 

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Remember i had my car only now for the Last two years bought it on 110K.

So the guy that used the car drove like a D@#$%. The E90's do not have Turbo problems.

Before you go buy check the car out good. and take someone with that is knowledgeable in this regard and knows what to look at.

The E90's is really reliable. And all my car would have cost me was R4K for services in the last two years Including Labor and all if it was not for the Clutch.

It was just my stroke of Bad luck and there is nothing you could do about it.

I would never Sell my diesel again. She has really been good to me. No Issues

Just add NF Diesel Boost to the 3 rd Tank of Diesel and you will rarly have injector problems.

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where do you take your car because i bought bmw e46 in 2011 on 240k odo i almost spend more than 20k on it and now is on 273k odo and i spend R3600 last MONTH and still my problem is not solved so i need a RELIABLE MECHANIC SOMEBODY WHO WILL NOT EAT MY CAR PARTS AND WHO DOESNT TAKE CHANCES.

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2003 320d 6 Speed ....... 413,000km's

My Sisters car bought at 260,000km's as a non runner with faulty turbo - I had the original Garrett serviced and repaired and the injectors serviced. Since then it has needed only basic servicing. The only other thing of interest is that the car is driven fairly hard.

In my opinion, the biggest problem with these cars is cheap oil, town driving and drivers who don't "Put Voet" ...... I have seen several vvt turbos with the actuator and vanes seized solid because the owners think they are doing the car a favor by driving it gently

Also....stay away from those cheapy replacement turbos advertised on Gumtree

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HI WILSON CAN YOU REFER ME TO THE GUY OR GARAGE THAT IS LOOKING AFTER YOUR SISTERS CAR MY NAME IS TUMZA AND I HAVE A 320D E46 2001 MODEL AND IS ON 273K AND IS GIVING ME A LOT OF MECHANICAL PROBLEM THE ONE I AM CURRENTLY HAVING IS THA THE CAR IS EATING LOT OF WATER,DIESEL IS @12.8 L/100K,NO POWER AND IS SMOKING A LOT.I REALLY LOVE THIS CAR AND I WAS THINKING OF SELLING BUT SINCE YOU SPOKE OF THE ONE YOUR SISTER IS HAVING WITH MORE MILEAGE THAN MINE YOU ARE GIVING ME HOPE.CAN YOU REFER A GOOD MECHANIC PLEASE.

 

[juanb123]

By the way, is there a certain post where I can advertise a Bm for sale on this forum?

 

[S1NGH 001]

By the way, is there a certain post where I can advertise a Bm for sale on this forum?

You can create your thread in the for sale sub forum :thumbs:

 

[Nick]

dudes check this car out.

My dad is thinking of trading the e46 in and buying this baby.





would love your input and price and if this car would be reliable with the mileage.

 

[DieselFan]

dudes check this car out.

My dad is thinking of trading the e46 in and buying this baby.





would love your input and price and if this car would be reliable with the mileage.

If you look you can find one with much lower mileage and a better price.

http://www.autotrader.co.za/used-ca...eszar/2008/caryearrangeszar/2009/radius/100km

 

[Dippies]

Remember i had my car only now for the Last two years bought it on 110K.

So the guy that used the car drove like a D@#$%. The E90's do not have Turbo problems.

Before you go buy check the car out good. and take someone with that is knowledgeable in this regard and knows what to look at.

The E90's is really reliable. And all my car would have cost me was R4K for services in the last two years Including Labor and all if it was not for the Clutch.

It was just my stroke of Bad luck and there is nothing you could do about it.

I would never Sell my diesel again. She has really been good to me. No Issues

Just add NF Diesel Boost to the 3 rd Tank of Diesel and you will rarly have injector problems.

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where do you take your car because i bought bmw e46 in 2011 on 240k odo i almost spend more than 20k on it and now is on 273k odo and i spend R3600 last MONTH and still my problem is not solved so i need a RELIABLE MECHANIC SOMEBODY WHO WILL NOT EAT MY CAR PARTS AND WHO DOESNT TAKE CHANCES.

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2003 320d 6 Speed ....... 413,000km's

My Sisters car bought at 260,000km's as a non runner with faulty turbo - I had the original Garrett serviced and repaired and the injectors serviced. Since then it has needed only basic servicing. The only other thing of interest is that the car is driven fairly hard.

In my opinion, the biggest problem with these cars is cheap oil, town driving and drivers who don't "Put Voet" ...... I have seen several vvt turbos with the actuator and vanes seized solid because the owners think they are doing the car a favor by driving it gently

Also....stay away from those cheapy replacement turbos advertised on Gumtree

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HI WILSON CAN YOU REFER ME TO THE GUY OR GARAGE THAT IS LOOKING AFTER YOUR SISTERS CAR MY NAME IS TUMZA AND I HAVE A 320D E46 2001 MODEL AND IS ON 273K AND IS GIVING ME A LOT OF MECHANICAL PROBLEM THE ONE I AM CURRENTLY HAVING IS THA THE CAR IS EATING LOT OF WATER,DIESEL IS @12.8 L/100K,NO POWER AND IS SMOKING A LOT.I REALLY LOVE THIS CAR AND I WAS THINKING OF SELLING BUT SINCE YOU SPOKE OF THE ONE YOUR SISTER IS HAVING WITH MORE MILEAGE THAN MINE YOU ARE GIVING ME HOPE.CAN YOU REFER A GOOD MECHANIC PLEASE.

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Ross Duncan in Midrand

 

[DieselFan]

Info on 320ds are in sig. Only regular services. And on my old 320d the door actuator failed (common problem).

 

[sash]

By the way, is there a certain post where I can advertise a Bm for sale on this forum?

You can create your thread in the for sale sub forum :thumbs:

Which you get access to after 50 posts

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HI WILSON CAN YOU REFER ME TO THE GUY OR GARAGE THAT IS LOOKING AFTER YOUR SISTERS CAR MY NAME IS TUMZA AND I HAVE A 320D E46 2001 MODEL AND IS ON 273K AND IS GIVING ME A LOT OF MECHANICAL PROBLEM THE ONE I AM CURRENTLY HAVING IS THA THE CAR IS EATING LOT OF WATER,DIESEL IS @12.8 L/100K,NO POWER AND IS SMOKING A LOT.I REALLY LOVE THIS CAR AND I WAS THINKING OF SELLING BUT SINCE YOU SPOKE OF THE ONE YOUR SISTER IS HAVING WITH MORE MILEAGE THAN MINE YOU ARE GIVING ME HOPE.CAN YOU REFER A GOOD MECHANIC PLEASE.

Also have a look at your caps lock key, me thinks the actuator is stuck in the activated position and giving the impression you are in a far away place and you have to shout in order for us to take note


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[juanb123]

My father has a 2001, 320d, e46. Approx 220 000km, 3rd turbo, dieselpump, injectors (if im right) a year ago thought he blew a top gasket, didnt hav the time or "time" to fix it (pensioner) got it to our trusty bm mac last week from Tzaneen to GP. The mac says its a shot water/oil cooler, R15k to repair and only then he will have a look at the engine. So other than that lol, GREAT car that only gave us pleasure. If I had the maens, would have bought my dad another one. Great car!

Had to let the diesel go today for R17k. :yuck: would have cost R55K to repair it and thats just not worth it.

 

[Jerez]

400km on my Peugeot Taxi- I know it's not a 320d but its a 2.0 diesel:rollsmile:

 

[Kobus328i]

2006 E90 320d
232 000 km

turbo done at 190 000
got the car 2 yrs now.

Nothing else repaired.

What did the turbo replacement cost you ? Was it only the turbo or did you do boost pipes and intercooler as well ?