oh crap, I bought a 320i

[Iklwa]

I needed a car to do a lot of short journeys of around 5 miles a day, so decided a petrol car would fit the bill.

Really like the previous shape Beemer 3 series, so after not a lot of looking around, I went for a 320i, 2009 model.

Very nice spec, and drove nicely, but after buying it I did a bit of Googling ( the internet hadn't been invented on Saturday, or yes, I would have checked BEFORE buying it), and was shocked at how much of a plum these engines are considered to be!! It feels perfectly powerful to me, and I like it, but everything I've read says it'll blow up soon, all I can do is hope that as it's carrying some miles, the poor blighter who had it before me got it all fixed.

For me it seems like a great petrol run about, with decent get up and go, but now I'm thinking I should have gone for a 325 or 330, I could even speak to the garage about swapping it for something more expensive if this engine will inevitably be endless trouble.

So how bad are these? And should I just leave it somewhere with the keys in and hope it just goes away?

Edited by Iklwa on Monday 20th October 09:53

[Iklwa]

xxChrisxx said:

So lets get this straight. You bought a car that you like, with a spec you want, that drives well, feels powerful enough for your needs. But you want to swap it because someone, somewhere said something negative about it on the internet.

Sorry to be blunt but, stop being silly. Pay too much attention to the internet and you'd never buy another car, or even leave your house, again.

Fair point, it was only because the internet is awash with negative stories about the engine, and at this early stage I might be able to make a change, but you are right, I like it so I will hope it's a good un.

[Iklwa]

I think you're right Chris, I'm just going to enjoy the car, I think maybe too much information can be a bad thing.

Any recommendations for a warranty? Is it worth seeing if BMW offer warranties on older cars?

Edited by Iklwa on Monday 20th October 13:12