Opinion on asking price of E90 330i

[L555BAT]

Thanks all, picking it up this weekend

Almost no budging in the asking price, gave me the usual "already reduced multiple times" etc., but all in all probably fair given similar cars on the market and the valuations I mentioned. My inspection of it underneath etc. probably said "will buy", and my part ex was something that'd be difficult to sell on but got near what I was expecting for it.

trickywoo said:

I'm sure you've done your research on these but its well worth checking for the hydraulic valve adjuster tap and the fuel pipe leak so you don't get stuck with a big bill straight off the bat.

I had, was aware of the tapping issue. It was near zero when started and there was a slight tapping which went away after a short drive. Quieter than the tapping on YouTube videos I've seen, more of a tick than a tap. I understand that occasional short journeys and light driving cause the issue (goes away if you do the opposite), so I judged that it wasn't a problem. It's only done around 4k in the last 8 months and been at the dealer for a month. I hope I made the right call and it's a good one.

Haven't read of the fuel leak issue, but there wasn't anything to be seen on the ground, underneath the car, or in the engine bay. Full plastic cover on bottom of engine bay meant I couldn't see as much as I'd have liked to.

Shopping list for now: tyre slime, floor mats (does everyone sell theirs on ebay when selling a car?), Brodit ProClip, and a Haynes Manual.

[cerb4.5lee]

Good stuff OP and I am pleased you have got hold of one on a more important note...did you go for the Auto or Manual.

[Smiley198700]

L555BAT said:

I had, was aware of the tapping issue. It was near zero when started and there was a slight tapping which went away after a short drive. Quieter than the tapping on YouTube videos I've seen, more of a tick than a tap. I understand that occasional short journeys and light driving cause the issue (goes away if you do the opposite), so I judged that it wasn't a problem. It's only done around 4k in the last 8 months and been at the dealer for a month. I hope I made the right call and it's a good one.

Haven't read of the fuel leak issue, but there wasn't anything to be seen on the ground, underneath the car, or in the engine bay. Full plastic cover on bottom of engine bay meant I couldn't see as much as I'd have liked to.

Shopping list for now: tyre slime, floor mats (does everyone sell theirs on ebay when selling a car?), Brodit ProClip, and a Haynes Manual.

I had the tapping issue a couple of weeks ago when the car was only used for short journeys and never got up to temperature. It sits on the drive all week and is only really used at weekends sometimes to only pop to the shops. I just give it to the missus now if she needs to go somewhere a good enough distance for the engine to warm up - no more tapping

Might be opening a can of worms here but I've found Tesco Momentum 99 to make a big difference, worth a try especially if you have some of their fuel save point things

[L555BAT]

cerb4.5lee said:

Good stuff OP and I am pleased you have got hold of one on a more important note...did you go for the Auto or Manual.

Manual.

The 130i/330i itch from June 2013 is now scratched http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=129...

[Smiley198700]

Any pics?

[cerb4.5lee]

L555BAT said:

cerb4.5lee said:

Good stuff OP and I am pleased you have got hold of one on a more important note...did you go for the Auto or Manual.

Manual.

The 130i/330i itch from June 2013 is now scratched http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=129...

you jammy git getting a manual!