My E90 320D - The car that just works
Discussion
Well my saxo seems to get all of my love, and probably gets talked alot more by me than my E90, this is possibly because it never breaks!
I blew my B4RSK up just as I changed to a job 30 miles from home Nov 2010 ish, which was both good & bad, bad because I loved the Legacy, good because it would have killed me on fuel.
Panic set in, as did visiting a lot of car showrooms, I had my heart set on a 2.0TD A4 quattro Sline until I drove it, BMW tried to pressure me into buying a 1 series SE?!?! Lexus newcastle had a 320D MSport in and the deal was done.
1 Previous owner, FBMWSH, 24000 miles, the usual MSport bits and bobs, and better MPG.
The runflats were horrible, as were the standard wheels, so a jaunt to Telford secured me some Genuine BBS CHs
Almost 2 years on, the car has literally just hit 48k, and nothing has gone wrong with it yet, it's rarely driven hard due to me owning the VTS, the BMW is 100% standard with the exception of the wheels, my forgotten hero.
I blew my B4RSK up just as I changed to a job 30 miles from home Nov 2010 ish, which was both good & bad, bad because I loved the Legacy, good because it would have killed me on fuel.
Panic set in, as did visiting a lot of car showrooms, I had my heart set on a 2.0TD A4 quattro Sline until I drove it, BMW tried to pressure me into buying a 1 series SE?!?! Lexus newcastle had a 320D MSport in and the deal was done.
1 Previous owner, FBMWSH, 24000 miles, the usual MSport bits and bobs, and better MPG.
The runflats were horrible, as were the standard wheels, so a jaunt to Telford secured me some Genuine BBS CHs
Almost 2 years on, the car has literally just hit 48k, and nothing has gone wrong with it yet, it's rarely driven hard due to me owning the VTS, the BMW is 100% standard with the exception of the wheels, my forgotten hero.
C.A.R. said:
I will buy yours when it's worth an amount I can afford.
About 3 grand then.
It's going to be a long wait!
I like the bigger wheels, changes it from a common commuter car into something which looks a lot more special.
I may have it that long!About 3 grand then.
It's going to be a long wait!
I like the bigger wheels, changes it from a common commuter car into something which looks a lot more special.
They do set it off a lot, and for 19"s it actually still sits low, a lot of people ask if it's been lowered.
what's the cheapest for an E90 MSport these days? gotta be 5k ish?
Countdown said:
Nice car OP 
In your opinion is ther enough room in the back to carry 2 adults and a 10yo?
I want a 3-series but not sure if it has enough room for the occasional family trip?
Yep an E90 saloon will do you fine. I used to have 2 young sons in cars seats in mine just fine. Failing that, get a touring....In your opinion is ther enough room in the back to carry 2 adults and a 10yo?
I want a 3-series but not sure if it has enough room for the occasional family trip?
80quattro said:
Yep an E90 saloon will do you fine. I used to have 2 young sons in cars seats in mine just fine. Failing that, get a touring....
Cheers I'll go have a "sit" in one. My youngest is still in a car seat but the eldest two are over 6ft (as am I). I don't want a 5-series as it's butt ugly so at the moment am looking at an A6 or an E-Class.
AZZLES said:
Great looking car Dont know how you can drive a Saxo after getting out of an E90 lol
To be honest it takes me about a week to get used to driving the BMW after I go in the saxo, the seat in the saxo is low and the handling is so much sharper, the comfort however makes up for it! Dont know how you can drive a Saxo after getting out of an E90 lolCountdown said:
Nice car OP
In your opinion is ther enough room in the back to carry 2 adults and a 10yo?
I want a 3-series but not sure if it has enough room for the occasional family trip?
To be honest I'd say no, I have a 6 & 2 year old, the eldest is in a booster and the youngest is still in a car seat, if we do have to carry another child they have to go in the front and my missus has to squeeze between the kids in the back.In your opinion is ther enough room in the back to carry 2 adults and a 10yo?
I want a 3-series but not sure if it has enough room for the occasional family trip?
I'd imagine it to be the same with 2 adults and a kid in the middle, it probably could be done, but I doubt it would be a nice experience.
I'd suggest going and getting in the back of all of the cars you're thinking of, adjust the drivers sear first, then all jump in the back.
I'm looking at a 730d, possibly an A8, possibly the L flavour for when they grow up a bit
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