Looking to purchase E90

[Juggy]

I have the 320i E90 facelift and get 10l/100 around town and 7l/100 on the open road.

Nothing wrong with that at all and a 2L motor may be underpowered to someone driving a 325/330/335 but to me it's fine.

 

[firaz]

320d, 330d or 335. The others are ok. I wouldn't look at anything else in the e90 stable.


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[Ashiel]

320d, 330d or 335. The others are ok. I wouldn't look at anything else in the e90 stable.


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Why wouldn't you look at the NA I6 motors? is it purely because of fuel consumption?

 

[325iSmk2]

E90 is probably the worst 3 series ever. If you must, get the M3, but do budget some money to do the bearings.

 

[tyronzn]

E90 is probably the worst 3 series ever. If you must, get the M3, but do budget some money to do the bearings.

How so? My 320d is an '06 and no major problems out of the ordinary to date

 

[325iSmk2]

E90 is probably the worst 3 series ever. If you must, get the M3, but do budget some money to do the bearings.

How so? My 320d is an '06 and no major problems out of the ordinary to date

Didn't say unreliable, I said the worst. Build quality, too heavy, lackluster drive, terrible interior... I tried two different variants, 330i and 335i, and both were disappointing.

 

[herr bmw]

E90 is probably the worst 3 series ever. If you must, get the M3, but do budget some money to do the bearings.

How so? My 320d is an '06 and no major problems out of the ordinary to date

Didn't say unreliable, I said the worst. Build quality, too heavy, lackluster drive, terrible interior... I tried two different variants, 330i and 335i, and both were disappointing.

i had a 323i and a 330d and not a days problem,nothing wrong with build quality,interiior is the best ,would buy another e90 before an f30 any day

 

[325iSmk2]

E90 is probably the worst 3 series ever. If you must, get the M3, but do budget some money to do the bearings.

How so? My 320d is an '06 and no major problems out of the ordinary to date

Didn't say unreliable, I said the worst. Build quality, too heavy, lackluster drive, terrible interior... I tried two different variants, 330i and 335i, and both were disappointing.

i had a 323i and a 330d and not a days problem,nothing wrong with build quality,interiior is the best ,would buy another e90 before an f30 any day

Which F30 did you have?

 

[herr bmw]

E90 is probably the worst 3 series ever. If you must, get the M3, but do budget some money to do the bearings.

How so? My 320d is an '06 and no major problems out of the ordinary to date

Didn't say unreliable, I said the worst. Build quality, too heavy, lackluster drive, terrible interior... I tried two different variants, 330i and 335i, and both were disappointing.

i had a 323i and a 330d and not a days problem,nothing wrong with build quality,interiior is the best ,would buy another e90 before an f30 any day

Which F30 did you have?

I haven't had a F30 as the thing does not appeal to me,test drove them and was even at the launch and I just haven't liked them,with me a car has to stir something up inside me and not one of the newer BMW's does it for me,friends have them and they all prefer the e90 that they trade in for it.

personally if I cannot get another e90 then I doubt I will ever drive a BMW again

 

[Picard]

I drive a 320d. I've had it since 80k km's and it's on 120k km's now.

Maintenance wise, I've had zero issues with it. I service it myself and it is very simple to maintain.

Performance wise, except compared to the 330d, 335i and M3 it's probably the pick of the bunch up here in JHB. It pulls like a train. After having driven the 320d the others will all "feel" slow. I'm not saying the others aren't quick, but at altitude, you won't top the torque of the 320d.

Fuel consumption is extremely decent. I use it in and out of JHB and no matter what it averages 6.9l/100. Open road cruising I've seen it dip just below the 6l mark.

Build quality is top notch. Interior is a nice place to be and good materials have been used all round.

If you can afford F30, I would bump up to one of those. If you can't, nothing wrong with an e90.

 

[LPM320]

E90 is probably the worst 3 series ever. If you must, get the M3, but do budget some money to do the bearings.

How so? My 320d is an '06 and no major problems out of the ordinary to date

Didn't say unreliable, I said the worst. Build quality, too heavy, lackluster drive, terrible interior... I tried two different variants, 330i and 335i, and both were disappointing.

i had a 323i and a 330d and not a days problem,nothing wrong with build quality,interiior is the best ,would buy another e90 before an f30 any day

Which F30 did you have?

I haven't had a F30 as the thing does not appeal to me,test drove them and was even at the launch and I just haven't liked them,with me a car has to stir something up inside me and not one of the newer BMW's does it for me,friends have them and they all prefer the e90 that they trade in for it.

personally if I cannot get another e90 then I doubt I will ever drive a BMW again

I personally have to agree with 325iSmk2 on most points.

After 6 e46's and 7 e36's, I find e90 ownership abit on the disappointing side (e90 330d). Make no mistake, its still a great car and can be blidingly fast with the right engine, and it is still sportier than most cars in its class. But when placed against past 3 series, it falls short in terms of ultimate driver involvement and feel. If I could some it up, I would say that it was designed to have more universal appeal than was the case previously.

Little things like the non driver centric console and the loss of that wrap around feeling help contribute to the feeling that that is less driver focused than previous 3's. I feel that build quality is excellent though. Unfortunately the interior finishes are not the hardiest but it is a solid, if not sporty drive. It is really comfortable, and insulates you well from what goes on outside. But all of these comfort orientated characteristics and the inevitable weight gain that you always feel makes the car abit numbed. It still is a fine automobile, and will appeal to most, as the design intended. But it might get under the skin of the purist, especially when coupled to an automatic gearbox.

The f30 is somewhat of a revelation from a driver engagement point of view. Given the pressure that a manufacturer like BMW must be under to satisfy the need for luxury and tech while still trying to balance this with a car that offers some fun and driver involvement (of which lightness is key), they have to be given credit. Granted, I have extensive experience with a f30 320i pre-lci manual, which is probably one of the lighter models.

The f30 feels agile and eager to corner, and offers outstanding steering and suspension response, and generally feels less "cumbersome". It seems to be more focused around the driver and driving than with the e90, even if the non sport models have a slightly floaty ride, the response is there when pressing on. Even the interior has a distinctly sportier flavour, with the driver centric console and the lower seat position some of that BMW-ness has returned to the interior. The brakes also deserve mention, as the f30 stops on a dime...

Unfortunately this is at the expense of build quality. Some of the quality of the interior materials used, their sub-standard feel and even the way they are attached leaves a lot to be desired. Some of those plastics would be expected on a much lower price point. I do however feel that because of these simpler finishes, the interior might wear better than the e90, even if it feels flimsier overall. The exterior is much of the same compared to the e90, with seemingly thinner, lighter and therefore less solid panels and less solid overall exterior build quality when compared to the e90. I can vouch that the car is strong where it needs to be, as a tazz rear ended it, and had to be towed away, while the f30 had a few minor scratches and the rear bumper had lost slight alignment, that was it.

When scratching below the surface, the e90 and f30 are decidedly different in character. Its hard to say one is definitively better than the other, as each holds its own appeal to different drivers who value different things.

But for me, I would rather be in the f30 than the e90 when hooning it. Especially when the corners are involved....

 

[JaunRothner]

My advise...Go for the diesels.

Excellent value for money and the power is a huge plus :rollsmile:

 

[tman]

E90 is probably the worst 3 series ever. If you must, get the M3, but do budget some money to do the bearings.

Not sure if serious, or Trolling.

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[325iSmk2]

E90 is probably the worst 3 series ever. If you must, get the M3, but do budget some money to do the bearings.

Not sure if serious, or Trolling.

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Trolling is for children. I explained my point of view in the next post.

 

[tman]

E90 is probably the worst 3 series ever. If you must, get the M3, but do budget some money to do the bearings.

Not sure if serious, or Trolling.

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Trolling is for children. I explained my point of view in the next post.

Opinions are like an Asshole. Everyone's got one.

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[Gizmo]

E90 is probably the worst 3 series ever. If you must, get the M3, but do budget some money to do the bearings.

Not sure if serious, or Trolling.

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Tman, we have all seen that child likes to troll, alot! When his trolling doesn't work then he makes things personal, just ignore him, he will go away eventually.

 

[325iSmk2]

E90 is probably the worst 3 series ever. If you must, get the M3, but do budget some money to do the bearings.

Not sure if serious, or Trolling.

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Trolling is for children. I explained my point of view in the next post.

Opinions are like an Asshole. Everyone's got one.

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That's brilliant. Did you just think of that on the fly?

 

[JaunRothner]

Hi guys

I'm in the market looking to purchase a BMW e90 either 320i or 323i, Any advice you guys can give me when looking to purchase one? Should i stick to looking for one from a BMW dealer? And lastly can you guys shed some light on service prices on these cars?

Hi There,

I am about to put my 2012 E90 320d M Sport up for sale.
Let me know if your interested.

Thanks Nick

Pics please.

 

[Lizzard]

Can see who drives F30's and defending the model :biglol: :roflol:

 

[325iSmk2]

Can see who drives F30's and defending the model :biglol: :roflol:

I'm sure all the F30 owners wish they could have stretched the budget to the E90.

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E90 is probably the worst 3 series ever. If you must, get the M3, but do budget some money to do the bearings.

Not sure if serious, or Trolling.

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Tman, we have all seen that child likes to troll, alot! When his trolling doesn't work then he makes things personal, just ignore him, he will go away eventually.

Personal? Where? If anyone is trolling is you, making flamboyant, sweeping statements, with zero substantiation.