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Hi all,
Been looking at a motorway mileage churner, for a 80 mile roundtrip to work each day. Seen a 318i 2006 for £2.5k with 90k on the clock and was just wondering if there are any potential issues with this model? Will most likely be running the car into the ground but don't want any huge unexpected costs.
Been looking at a motorway mileage churner, for a 80 mile roundtrip to work each day. Seen a 318i 2006 for £2.5k with 90k on the clock and was just wondering if there are any potential issues with this model? Will most likely be running the car into the ground but don't want any huge unexpected costs.
Edited by SSG1000 on Tuesday 6th October 10:47
ChrisH72 said:
Google N43 problems.
Cam chain
Injectors
Coil packs
Nox sensor
It's a BMW so unless you can work on it yourself it'll be expensive when it goes wrong. Parts are expensive in any case.
That said, my mate has an 07 318i which he's run for 3 years with hardly any issues so you never can tell.
I think if your wanting a cheap to run motorway car you may be better with a Mondeo or Insignia. Volvo S60 or Saab 9-3 get mentioned a lot too.
Definitely one to stay away from after reading up on those reviews on the net. Reminds me of my 2004 318i i had many many years ago. Turbo went just before p/x'ing it in Cam chain
Injectors
Coil packs
Nox sensor
It's a BMW so unless you can work on it yourself it'll be expensive when it goes wrong. Parts are expensive in any case.
That said, my mate has an 07 318i which he's run for 3 years with hardly any issues so you never can tell.
I think if your wanting a cheap to run motorway car you may be better with a Mondeo or Insignia. Volvo S60 or Saab 9-3 get mentioned a lot too.
ZX10R NIN said:
Lexus IS250
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202009254...
IS200 SE
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202009043...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202009143...
In all honesty if I was doing 80 miles a day I'd be buying a CLK270 they're great cars and will do those miles with ease & the drivetrain is bulletproof as is the rest of the car:
CLK270 Avantgarde
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010064...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202009304...
If you need four doors C220 Avantgarde SE
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202007231...
C Coupe Sport Edition
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010044...
Appreciate that.... are the CLK220's just as bulletproof?https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202009254...
IS200 SE
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202009043...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202009143...
In all honesty if I was doing 80 miles a day I'd be buying a CLK270 they're great cars and will do those miles with ease & the drivetrain is bulletproof as is the rest of the car:
CLK270 Avantgarde
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010064...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202009304...
If you need four doors C220 Avantgarde SE
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202007231...
C Coupe Sport Edition
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010044...
Mr Tidy said:
Personally I think you might have less potential issues with a 325i or 330i with the N52 engine - but then I might be biased as I have a 330i! 
Some of the other suggestions may be more wallet friendly though.
Liking the new G20 330i's.... could be a new car for the Mrs short work trips & my weekend car Some of the other suggestions may be more wallet friendly though.
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