How good is the last gen 320d??

[Jderh]

My mums looking into buying a 2001 320d, and wants to know if its any good. Is it??
Is there anything we should look out for??

[xxplod]

Very good indeed. Ours is a 2004 car, but 70K on clock. Does >600 miles to a tank, decent performance and pleasnt enough to drive. Very little to dislike.

[olf]

I recently picked up a Nov 2000 x reg 320d manual and so far I'm very happy with it.

I drive in a spirited manner and on my 50 mile total daily comute it's giving 46mpg which is just bonkers. Thats what the OBC is telling me but judging by the fuel gauge it is right.

Mine has a bit of a performace flat spot between about 2200 to 2700 rpm which is not good but I'm pretty sure its a sensor issue so hopefully next weeks service should sort it.

The suspension on mine feels as good as new but then it did have the control arm bushes replaced at last year. If you can find one that's had that done you should be very happy.

Inspection 2 seems to be about 600 quid including extras judging by the receipts the previous owner has but he might not have requested a four + service for the older cars.

[Jderh]

Thanks guys.