Can anyone comment on the e9x 320i 170bhp engine?

[Matt UK]

As per title really.

A 3 year old e90 seems like a perfect commuter car to rack up some miles in.

I know the 320d is the default choice, but keen at this stage to explore the 320i.

So, is it a peach or lemon?

Thanks,
Matt

[martin mrt]

Unless its MUCH cheapr than an equivalent 320d i wouldnt bother

[Matt UK]

Why do you say this?

The market is very strong for d, hence i is much cheaper in a lot of cases. Plus as a buyer I reckon I can drive a harder bargain with a cheeky bid on i - the dealer will know there are not many people like me who are actively seeking out this model.

Performance is not far off the d. Plus, I get a nice smooth engine, no need to wear a glove at the filling station and no sleepless nights waiting for the turbo to lunch itself.

It looks like a strong contender and looking to test drive. I haven't heard of any reliablility issues.

Edited by Matt UK on Sunday 13th November 12:32

[martin mrt]

Drive them back to back, then make a decision, but from experience I found the 2.0i engine in a 1series gutless, it had to be worked quite hard to make any real progress, as a result economy suffered.

My choice is the d, i wouldn't have a small petrol engined BMW

[johnfm]

martin mrt said:

Drive them back to back, then make a decision, but from experience I found the 2.0i engine in a 1series gutless, it had to be worked quite hard to make any real progress, as a result economy suffered.

My choice is the d, i wouldn't have a small petrol engined BMW

^ this. All day long.