F90 2016 BMW 320d Reliability
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Touring442 said:
2016 is the B47, the vastly improved version. Go for an auto as they are much nicer to drive plus you avoid the inevitable shagged DMF and potential manual gearbox problems - they split synchro rings. Apart from that they are pretty decent.
Many Thanks. He also wants to have a look at a Jaguar XE. I have been driving a 320d since 2014 and it has been almost totally reliable. The only repair outside the warranty was a small section of wiring loom behind the steering wheel which cost roughly £300. (I can't be more accurate because I am outside the sterling zone.)
The reference to an "economy model" probably means the "efficient dynamics" version. With this model they tweaked several thing all over the car and the combined effect was improved economy. I think it worked.
The timing chain has not caused me any trouble but the slight worry about it the whole time spoils the car slightly.
It's a nice car to drive but it's not a very practical car. The folding rear seat is an optional extra which I have not got which leaves the boot nearly useless. I moved house recently and I found myself carrying large objects in the back seat when they would not fit in the boot.
The reference to an "economy model" probably means the "efficient dynamics" version. With this model they tweaked several thing all over the car and the combined effect was improved economy. I think it worked.
The timing chain has not caused me any trouble but the slight worry about it the whole time spoils the car slightly.
It's a nice car to drive but it's not a very practical car. The folding rear seat is an optional extra which I have not got which leaves the boot nearly useless. I moved house recently and I found myself carrying large objects in the back seat when they would not fit in the boot.
Is it the saloon (F30) or the estate (F31)?
There was the general 'BluePerformance' programme of tweaks BMW put into most of their cars (which some people mistake for EfficentDynamics), and the specific models called the 'ED or EfficientDynamics Edition' which went further and changed the engine output, tyres, something on the flywheel to increase smoothness at low revs, etc. to get better fuel economy and lower emissions.
I have a slightly earlier, last-of-the-line N47 models (181 bhp), but in a M-Sport, and sport-auto config and I'm enjoying it as much as my old e46 330D. Similar power, but much better economy.
I went for the last of the 2015 models as I didn't want to have to contend with ad-blue and other emissions crap on the LCI/facelift models...but that meant I missed out on some facelift upgrades (like better iDrive, different lights, different grille, newer B47 engine with unknown pitfalls).
There was the general 'BluePerformance' programme of tweaks BMW put into most of their cars (which some people mistake for EfficentDynamics), and the specific models called the 'ED or EfficientDynamics Edition' which went further and changed the engine output, tyres, something on the flywheel to increase smoothness at low revs, etc. to get better fuel economy and lower emissions.
I have a slightly earlier, last-of-the-line N47 models (181 bhp), but in a M-Sport, and sport-auto config and I'm enjoying it as much as my old e46 330D. Similar power, but much better economy.
I went for the last of the 2015 models as I didn't want to have to contend with ad-blue and other emissions crap on the LCI/facelift models...but that meant I missed out on some facelift upgrades (like better iDrive, different lights, different grille, newer B47 engine with unknown pitfalls).
Edited by mmm-five on Tuesday 5th July 12:12
In the end (influenced by Dad) he bought an Audi Approved 2017 A4 2.0 TDI 190 S Line.
It’s low mileage, but with the mileage he does after 5 years it will be up to 120k. I thought this would be the best car of the Alfa, BMW and Jaguar alternatives as a car to keep into high mileage.
The S Line trim in my opinion really increases the desirability of the car. It’s rather like having the Ghia specification on a late 70’s / early 80’s Ford.
It’s low mileage, but with the mileage he does after 5 years it will be up to 120k. I thought this would be the best car of the Alfa, BMW and Jaguar alternatives as a car to keep into high mileage.
The S Line trim in my opinion really increases the desirability of the car. It’s rather like having the Ghia specification on a late 70’s / early 80’s Ford.
Rob 131 Sport said:
In the end (influenced by Dad) he bought an Audi Approved 2017 A4 2.0 TDI 190 S Line.
It’s low mileage, but with the mileage he does after 5 years it will be up to 120k. I thought this would be the best car of the Alfa, BMW and Jaguar alternatives as a car to keep into high mileage.
The S Line trim in my opinion really increases the desirability of the car. It’s rather like having the Ghia specification on a late 70’s / early 80’s Ford.
If you'd have said you wanted higher spec, then we may have steered you towards a Luxury or M-Sport version It’s low mileage, but with the mileage he does after 5 years it will be up to 120k. I thought this would be the best car of the Alfa, BMW and Jaguar alternatives as a car to keep into high mileage.
The S Line trim in my opinion really increases the desirability of the car. It’s rather like having the Ghia specification on a late 70’s / early 80’s Ford.
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