3 Series Coupe MPG (Please help me choose)

[KurtB]

Hello All,

I'm strongly considering buying my first BMW after years of hatchbacks and have a S1 Exige in the garage as a fun car. I need to know what MPG I can expect from the petrol engined versions of the 3 coupe (2006-2013 shape), when my week looks like this:

Driving 13 miles twice a day (4 days a week) on rural mixed speed roads.
Driving 20 miles twice a day (2 days a week) on rural mixed speed roads.
Driving 40 miles twice a day (1 day a week) on A roads.

As you can see, there's no point considering the diesel as the journey distances are too short. Naturally being a petrol head I fancy the 335i but have to consider real time mpg. I'd consider the 4 cylinder 2 litre, but it wouldn't be my preferred choice.

Is there anything to watch out for with these models? What's the model code for these cars? (e9???)

Many thanks for your help and guidance

Regards,

Kurt

[KurtB]

OK, some useful info so far. The satisfy a couple of requests, I'd be looking at a £10K budget and sub 100,000 miles and in really clean tidy car. I'd not rule out any model, but would prefer a 335. The interior needs to have the seats that are bolstered on the base, not those really flat looking ones. It needs to be leather (black preferred as it'll have to accommodate a baby girl and a medium size dog, so be able to be wiped down) and have decent looking manufacturers alloy wheels.

Can anyone enlighten me as to the engine specs mentioned above? I've not a clue what they mean, being new to the brand.

Regards,

Kurt