Inspection at dealers

[paps]

So I'm going to look at a high milage 320d (E90) tomorrow and I'm a little nervous about all the Swirl Flap... Blown Turbo..... DPF issues I've been reading about.
The cars on 126k miles with a full service history. Not got much info on how many owners, whats been replaced etc so I'll check that when I see it.
Was wondering whether its worth getting it inspected by an independnant like AA?
Your thoughts?

[14-7]

AA?

Wouldn't bother. All they will check is bushes and tyres.

Better off looking at past service bills and seeing what has been done ie, necessary or because the owner wanted something done before it broke.

[Mustard]

Get yourself a bmw driveline warranty, not too expensive, covers you from major grief

Www.bmw-warranty.co.uk

[paps]

Thanks, i'll have a look, out of interest, whats a reasonable price to pay for a warranty?

[paps]

Thanks, i'll have a look, out of interest, whats a reasonable price to pay for a warranty?

[anonymous-user]

Mustard said:

Get yourself a bmw driveline warranty, not too expensive, covers you from major grief

Www.bmw-warranty.co.uk

With 126k on the clock!?

[Grenoble]

279 said:

With 126k on the clock!?

Driveline isn't, unlike their other warranties, excluded from >100k cars (I was surprised as well)

http://www.bmw-warranty.co.uk/Pages/Information.as...

[Mustard]

paps said:

Thanks, i'll have a look, out of interest, whats a reasonable price to pay for a warranty?

I pay £29 per month with £250 excess (includes basic recovery and roadside assistance)

Ok eats into some of the diesel economy savings, but.safe guards against turbo failure (circa. £1200 odd) or full on engine implod at £xxxx