Thinking of buying a BMW 320d

Redriddick

Hi Guys,

Im thinking of buying a bmw 320d,a 2002 if possible.Saw one on carzone but seems a bit pricey.You guys have any views on them?http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/3-Series/320d-SE-/201048200403318/advert?channel=CARS

There are loads of threads on them
Search function is worth a try

coffeenuts

Its still in tape deck era!!

As for views on them. I'm not a fan.

Every builder in the country owned one at one point.

For 6k you could get something a lot less eh how do I put this... common/boring.

Redriddick

coffeenuts wrote: »

Its still in tape deck era!!

As for views on them. I'm not a fan.

Every builder in the country owned one at one point.

For 6k you could get something a lot less eh how do I put this... common/boring.

Hi Coffeenuts,
Any recommendations so.I need a diesel and with air con,electric windows and the likes?

Gumbo

coffeenuts wrote: »

Its still in tape deck era!!

probably because of the 6CD changer in the boot
looks nice OP, 150bhp facelift version too.

low mileage too, which if can be verified is great.

there are many cheaper available, but probably not in as good condition or available with warranty etc

double check the service history, look for signs that the breather filter was replaced regulary and regular oil changes.

coffeenuts

ok fair enough then if theres a cd changer.

Anyways just my opinion I find them utterly boring but sure each to their own.

For something a bit different still keeping within your guidelines of diesel, A/C etc,

Alfa...

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Alfa-Romeo/156/1.9-JTD(/201038199599122/advert?channel=CARS

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Alfa-Romeo/156/1.9-JTD-/201045200164306/advert?channel=CARS

Saab...

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Saab/9-3/VECTOR-1/201046200276585/advert?channel=CARS

Just my two cents.

Max Power1

My two cents?

Ugh, manual.

Slightly overpriced given the dealer location.

Other than that not a bad deal imo, if I was looking for a 320d manual from that era then its a good find!

GTE

One problem a friend had with his was I think a relay behind the glove box is not the best and stops him from starting the car. Diesel pump?

Maybe someone can shed some light on it but it has been the worst fault on the car. It wouldnt start for 5 minutes say on cold mornings.

Now that it is parked underground now its been fine this winter but I look forward to seeing what it is like when he visits and leaves it in the cold.

Its remapped and it is quite frankly a beast of a car IMO. Compared to my lil 90hp Golf (edit) which of course means that it is even more of a rocket ship than the TDI

Redriddick

bbk wrote: »

One problem a friend had with his was I think a relay behind the glove box is not the best and stops him from starting the car. Diesel pump?

Maybe someone can shed some light on it but it has been the worst fault on the car. It wouldnt start for 5 minutes say on cold mornings.

Now that it is parked underground now its been fine this winter but I look forward to seeing what it is like when he visits and leaves it in the cold.

Its remapped and it is quite frankly a beast of a car IMO. Compared to my lil 90hp Golf (edit) which of course means that it is even more of a rocket ship than the TDI

Sounds to me like its the heater plugs!

Leonard Hofstadter

I presume the OP knows that these engines are notorious for swirl flaps falling off and injesting themselves into the engine, and of course these engines are notorious for turbo failure as well.

I would buy either a 318i or a 320i.

Timmaay

320ds might be overpriced and have their few problems, like the turbo swirl flaps, but to be honest they are great sellers, and hold their value very well! 6k is steep for an 02 in my opinion, but the mileage is low, long nct and few months tax are a plus.

In terms of the suggestions for the alfas and saab, both new and better cars then the e46 BMW i think, but will both deprecate far quicker then the BMW and wont be as easy to shift on, so you have to take this into account also!

GTE

Redriddick wrote: »

Sounds to me like its the heater plugs!

Plugs worked according to the dash and when he started it didnt even half kick in. Just constant cranking for 5 mins. Long time since I researched it but seems to be down to some relay maybe.

http://www.bmwland.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=65366&start=0

Idbatterim

that is a nice car, has mfsw and climate control. As a Bmw driver, I will say this though, you can get an 07 of the new mondeo for not far from that price, and alot of them also come with mfsw and climate control... I also say this as a former mondeo driver.

richiepoorman

Nice looking car,however am I alone in thinking that red is a bad colour for that type of car ?

martydunf

richiepoorman wrote: »

Nice looking car,however am I alone in thinking that red is a bad colour for that type of car ?

+1, red doesnt suit it really IMO.

Tlevinxs

Redriddick wrote: »

Hi Guys,

Im thinking of buying a bmw 320d,a 2002 if possible.Saw one on carzone but seems a bit pricey.You guys have any views on them?http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/3-Series/320d-SE-/201048200403318/advert?channel=CARS

Good car! Im going to buy same, after New Year, but definately with leather seats)