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Hi my missus is looking to buy a car and has up to 5k to spend. She fancies a bmw again 4 doors a must for kids 3 or 5 series considered. What's best for economy and reliability fuel wise and generally also what to avoid. I've explained the potential advantages of buying from an enthusiast.Thanks in advance.
What type of commute will she have, 1 mile to school or 20 miles? Time to crack open the man maths calculator and see what suits. More often than not diesel won't suit, so you could get a better condition petrol for the equivalent price.
What I did there is totally ignore what you asked for except for the "4 doors for ~5k" part, so apologies! Just hard to ignore these :D
https://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-330i/9570745
https://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/cheap-bmw-330i/9521977
https://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-330i-immaculate-fully-loaded/9344532
Child walks to school and missus can do up to 30 miles a day presentlyQuote:
Originally Posted by ciars
She's been without her car a haggard avensis for 4 months and as a result my milage has doubled my car has done 10k in 6 months of extra driving.
She's on maternity leave til sept but will be back working as a community nurse so will be on the road a lot.
Lol The man calculator works overtime as it is trying to keep my car on the road and 2 bmw projects on the very slow move. Not to mention pricing 3 business plans I have on the go.
Keep the advise coming
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Originally Posted by ciars
If she is going to be on the road and in rural areas racking up the miles, then you do justify a diesel. What about an early E46 saloon diesel? It would have to be a forum car for me, too much crap E46's out there at that price point :(
Yes a forum car is what I'd like her to buy. I can do anything with a car but don't want to buy a fixer upper. What do we need to look for in Early E46 diesel compared to later?Quote:
Originally Posted by ciars
She will rack up the miles around the county as a community nurse so I'd lean towards diesel.
Might be worth at look? 05 316i
Not going to set any 1/4 mile times to be boasting about, nor is it M-Sport, but put the difference to a years tax and a few tanks of fuel?
She would love that. Those engines are trouble though in E46?Quote:
Originally Posted by Curran
Vanos, timing chain,valvetronic,coil packs,fuel pump, rear springs all sub 100k failure points
Just to let anyone know thats interested that first car the auto 330i has changed ownership 3 times in the last 10 weeks . So could be something wrong with it . Buyer bewareQuote:
Originally Posted by Peter-E36
A well minded 320d Msport ticks all your boxes to be fair. One with reasonable miles, swirl flaps blanked & no rust. Should have change from 5k too.
What are your opinions on these lads?
We will be going to view a few cars tomorrow we might be able to afford an E90 would these be better than the E46?
OVERPRICED E46? (E90 price?) it looks very nice
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-3-series-316i-es/7382139?offset=9
some pics i took of it today
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E90 320D
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-3-series-320d-2005/9540482?offset=1
E90 320I 1.8 petrol
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/06-bmw-320i-high-spec-se-stunning/9580997?offset=6
He also has this E90 318D
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Any opinions on volvos? I prefer the older ones Ive got a 240 project car.
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/06-volvo-s40-1-6d-executive-one-owner/9526061?offset=26
Thanks for looking your opinions and comments are greatly appreciated
What about a 93 vector sport ? Fall well into budget nice bit of polk drive great look good and come nicely spec'd i drove one earlier and i must say was very impressed
320i is a 2.0 litre, and at 129k miles it'll likely need the chain done if not done already.
What was the price on the 318d dan ?
S40's drive oil, I believe...my brother in law's got through a fair sup!
I was in the same boat a few months ago and concluded that buying any diesel in this price range is a bit of a lottery - turbos, DMFs, DPFs etc are all likely to cost you money unless you know the work's already been done.
Better to buy a lower mileage, lower stressed petrol and spend a few euro more every week on fuel, than using your 'savings' to have pay a much bigger bill when something goes wrong on a high mileage diesel! My view anway.
Whilst i agree with you on some points , most cars have dmf's petrol or diesel, dpfs were only on later cars not <5k diesels and turbos are long lasting on the older stuff plus a recondition is not to exspensive as his other half will be travelling the country it makes senseQuote:
Originally Posted by pauliE3X
Ps: im far from an oil burner lover but in this case it seems to make sense [emoji3]
Fair enough on the DPF, but I would still prefer to buy a lower mileage petrol where the expense of potential clutch/flywheel replacements is further away.
Anyway Gar, it's the only way I can justify (to myself!) doing 400 miles a week in a 2.5L petrol :wink:
No need to justify i do similarish most weeks in my own who am i to question it [emoji1] [emoji1]
He didn't have a price as his boss was away but I should know tomorrow.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gar
why not get some E60 petrol?
He didn't have a price as his boss was away but I should know tomorrow.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gar
Any opinions on the E46 what's it worth realistically.
Are the larger diesels worth considering? One reason I ask is this
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-530d-6-speed-manual-nctd/9435819
Good point I was looking at some there on DD and Adverts.ie please feel free to advise on E60's too [emoji3]Quote:
Originally Posted by Valdelisbmw
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-523i-se/9370370?offset=2 as example . has new el water pump fitted,new rocker cover gasket,leather ,manual . fresh NCT .i think its good car for money
Firstly thanks to anyone who commented in this thread up to now.
So after touring around yesterday looking at cars my missus fell for this E90 320D
Model description: 320d
Market: Europa
Type: VC32
E-Code: E90
Chassis: Limousine
Steering: rechts
Doors: 4
Engine: M47D20O2 - 2,00l (120kW)
Drive: Heckantrieb
Transmission: manuell
Body Color: Monacoblau Metallic (A35)
Upholstery: Stoff Fluid/anthrazit (ALAT)
Production date: 07.04.2005
Assembled in: München
Code Serienausstattung Standard Equipment
S4AGA
Interieurleisten titan matt Interior trim finishers Titanium matt
S853A
Sprachversion englisch Language version English
Code Sonderausstattung Optional Equipment
S1CAA
Selektion COP relevanter Fahrzeuge Selection of COP relevant vehicles
S240A
Lenkrad Leder Airbag Leather steering wheel
S2BFA
BMW LM Rad Doppelspeiche 154 BMW alloy wheel, double spoke 154
S302A
Alarmanlage Alarm system
S321A
Exterieurumfänge in Wagenfarbe Exterior parts in vehicle color
S428A
Warndreieck und Verbandstasche Warning triangle and first aid kit
S441A
Raucherpaket Smoker package
S520A
Nebelscheinwerfer Fog lights
S663A
Radio BMW Professional Radio BMW Professional
S694A
Vorbereitung BMW 6 CD Wechsler Provisions for BMW 6 CD changer
L812A
Länderausführung England / Irland NATIONAL VERSION GREAT BRITAIN
S850A
Zusätzl. Tankfüllung Export Additional Export tank filling
S863A
Händlerverzeichnis Europa Retailer Directory Europe
S877A
Entfall Überkreuzbedienung Delete cross-pattern operation
S880A
Bordliteratur englisch On-board vehicle literature English
S8SBA
Freischaltung Telematik länderspez. Telematics access request,country-spec.
S8SCA
Freischaltung Telematik länderspez. Telematics access request,country-spec.
S8SMA
Fahrgestellnummer von aussen sichtbar Car ident. number visible from outside
S8SPA
Steuerung COP Control unit COP
S9AAA
Aussenhautschutz Outer skin protection
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First impressions were very good. Car needs two tires. I also spotted that the PAS hoses under the engine were soaked but the engine is dry. The Traction Control light is staying on too I reset the tyre pressure warning light (wheels have rubber valves not metal ones if that has any relevance regarding tyre pressure sensors on these). Its missing the plastic key from glove box but the holder is present and there is a glovebox torch but i dont see a socket for it? DMF and clutch were recently replaced
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Ill give it a full service during the week incl. Gearbox oil and diff oil. Can someone tell me if its okay to use engine flush on this engine?
Good choice congrats on the purchase looks very tidy
Nice car, congrats.Quote:
Originally Posted by danlolasdad
On the pressure warning just check the tyre pressures, adjust if needed and then reset, then drive as it takes a few mins to measure each tyre iirc. The sensor monitors for a change in tyre shape iirc as a result of a change in pressure. Could be a new tyre was put on, a puncture fixed, etc and someone never reset it or you might have a puncture.
On the traction control did you try the obvious pressing the button in the center of the dash to see if the light goes out. Sometimes you need to hold for a few seconds. Could be someone just turned it off?
Will I have to delete swirl flaps on this? I suppose I could spot if their done without removing manifold?