Looking for BMW

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Hi

Looking for a light on fuel, trustfull bmw again. Budget R60 000 - R70 000.

I had a e36 316i and 525iM...

Any help on whats the best to get? Was looking at 320d...but im so afraid of turbos on 2002- 2003 ones....and 330d are not much for sale...i tried a few online shops....is 1 or 2 330d on autotrader..but no SH with it...few 2001-2003 320d , but im afraid lol....

1st option is 330d, then 320d...then u must say whats best after that....
Any tips?

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[ChefDJ]

Hi and welcome to the forum :thumbs:


2003/4 E46 330d should serve you well as long as you look after it :thumbs:

 

[Flame]

thx sir.......whats worrying me is, i have to buy a car i did not test drive or know what goes on under the hood.. :thumbdo:

 

[The Real Stig]

A full service history record of some sort is a must then.

Good luck with the hunt and welcome to the form! :thumbs:

 

[ChefDJ]

Why not test drive?

Plenty 330d's out there. Take one for a drive and see what you think. You'll fall in love with the power.

 

[Flame]

Why not test drive?

Plenty 330d's out there. Take one for a drive and see what you think. You'll fall in love with the power.

im in upington...none here..and plane ticket to jhb is R3000...

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btw: can u put a "3 speek" steering on the older cars? i dont like the old ones...

this:



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is this UGLY ones place:

 

[boxerulez]

African Bank?

 

[ChefDJ]

Your second pic there is actually the m-sport version designed for the E46, and so yes you most certainly can fit that one to the car, provided you have the multifunction steering already.

 

[Flame]

African Bank?

where i get the money have nothing to do with YOU, the post or forum...but if u realllyyyyyy want to know, stannic.

 

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found a 320d 2002...lady owner car. turbo was reconditioned once....good service record... hope it hold up at least a year then i will trade for e90.

 

[adamr]

found a 320d 2002...lady owner car. turbo was reconditioned once....good service record... hope it hold up at least a year then i will trade for e90.

What's the mileage on the car?

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[Andy1GP]

found a 320d 2002...lady owner car. turbo was reconditioned once....good service record... hope it hold up at least a year then i will trade for e90.

Stay away. My advice is that no one out there can "recon" a turbo. The story more often than not ends in tears. They either fit a Chinese imported turbo or internals either which can't hold up 5000km.

Only find one that has had an original turbo replacement. Or one that hasn't had a turbo replacement at all and has been cared for.

The 330d is superior to the 320d in many ways. However in that price range they all need a fair amount of love to get into good shape. The 5 series tends to be driven more sensibly and they age better for it. So don't rule out a 530d either.

Seeing as you're not that mechanically inclined drive someone's 330d that is in decent shape to set a benchmark. Drive others and you'll know what you get

 

[Flame]

Seeing as you're not that mechanically inclined huh? im a quilified mac..

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found a 320d 2002...lady owner car. turbo was reconditioned once....good service record... hope it hold up at least a year then i will trade for e90.

What's the mileage on the car?

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220 000km...was a women owner tho..does that count? lol

 

[boxerulez]

Seeing as you're not that mechanically inclined huh? im a quilified mac..

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I am assuming that the quoted poster like me also thought you are not mechanically inclined due to the kind of advice you are asking for.

No offense intended but as a mechanic you should probably know about some of the warning flags these guys are pointing out?

Where did you do apprenticeship. More so when?

 

[Flame]

bmw is a delicate car...i just want more info on u who have experience in it.

also looking at a 320d 2004 209 000km FSH auto.... also a e90 320d 2005 sportpack 160 000km....

 

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this is it... 2006 320d 149 000km SH...R110 000...hmmmmm?