330i/d

[Belle427]

Never owned a BMW before but am looking for a nice daily in the next 12 months that will do around 30 miles a day give or take.
Budget up to £15k.
The Diesel will probably make little sense but I do like the idea of the silky smooth engine.
Want something not too ruinous to run, fairly comfortable with a bit of poke.
Probably prefer auto too.
Any 330i owners here, seems like a good compromise to me and makes most sense.
Thanks.

[Belle427]

I've looked at these in the past. they do hold their money well but would probably suit me.
https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/16517966

[Belle427]

That's the problem for me not being familiar with the options.
Headlights probably sortable but not sure on the i drive.
I'm not one for the latest tech tbh but Bluetooth is a must.

[Belle427]

Nice car, will add to the list.
You do forget about cars like this as there are so many variants.
4 doors a must, not specifically looking at estates but they do appeal.

[Belle427]

d_a_n1979 said:

Belle427 said:

Nice car, will add to the list.
You do forget about cars like this as there are so many variants.
4 doors a must, not specifically looking at estates but they do appeal.

A touring example here; 330D (N57, great engine, BMWs straight 6 goodness etc). Good spec also and looks well in white:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404078...

The full build of my F31 is here if you want to see how these cars can be looked/maintenance wise etc:

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

I've been lucky that I got a good car to begin with; looked after and well maintained by BMW for a lot of its life and then indy's and BMW from when I bought it

Made it very much my own; but really enjoying it and would highly recommend an F3x over an E9x car, as above. Both are good; but the F3x is that bit more newer; with better tech etc and a great drive too

Thanks will take a look, that touring looks fantastic and would be right up my street.

[Belle427]

I seem to remember the N57 engine to be the one with the most issues if not well cared for?

[Belle427]

The issue i find is that 99% of people dont maintain them like we would so by the time you start looking at cars the history can be a problem.
What are the recommended oil change intervals on something like the N57 330d?

[Belle427]

20k between oil changes worries me on any car no matter how good the oil is.
I'm always ott but every 6000 is where I'd be roughly.

[Belle427]

I think id lean toward the 330d as i prefer the low down torque driving characteristics and better fuel economy, its just the engine that worries me but i will do some more research on it.
I appreciate its been said if they are looked after they are generally ok but its still a concern.
I have already had to spend £4000 replacing an engine in a poxy NIssan in the last 5 years that failed at 37000 miles so thats left a very sour taste in my mouth.