2016 BMW 330e F30 - 8 Year Ownership Cost & Experience

[@EpicSlayerable]

I bought myself a 2017 330e F30 M-sport with 100,000 km on it. Zero problems so far but it has only been 6 months (Through Finland's cold winter -28°C).

[@KhataarFelMataar]

Hi, how is the electric range holding up in that extreme weather? Do you keep the car in the garage?

[@johndeamon4364]

@@KhataarFelMataar want to know that to.

[@BMWPodden]

@@KhataarFelMataar I have the same car 330e 2017 mod with 100 000km, and living in Norway with -30c. With full battery i can drive 17-20 km only on electric power.

[@shayam23]

I want to get one with 160km on it. Whats do you suggest the main factors I need to check in first to final this car? (Finland)

[@EpicSlayerable]

@@shayam23 I don't know honestly. I'd rather try to buy one with 100k km on it, so u know it is most likely serviced with warranty.

[@beb1527]

I bought a 2023 new - I sure hope I can keep mine 10 years.

[@gamersworkshop5188]

My dad owns an 330e 2018 Lci model and i can confirm that the the 12v battery and the Auxiliary battery failed way more earlier compared to the hybrid battery cells. As for the rest of the car. basically perfect without any issues and service has only been done once a year

[@AJDrives]

Amazing car overall! Specially that B48 under the hood

[@ManifestPlenty]

i only expect a 12v batttery to last a few years!

[@dippy7409]

Have the hybrid battery failed by any chance? And how many kms or miles the car has done

[@mohammedkahaf2428]

@@dippy7409yes at 60k miles

[@SolomonIsAwesome]

What’s the best way to check on the hybrid battery health?

[@fitriredzuan8521]

6 years ownership experience..so far i still can smile 😂😂..only wear n tear

[@omertirpan9435]

I found one with 155k kilometers with full bmw history, do you think it's worth buying? Of course the price is interesting because of the km's but if it's a solid car as you say, then there shouldn't be many issues i think? What's y'alls opinion about this?

[@AJDrives]

Check Coolant expansion tank, coolant cap, radiator, any oil leaks, and the Hybrid Battery health, or whether the hybrid battery is still under warranty.

[@dariusdareme]

Just buy it. With full bmw history, you know what you're getting.

[@ambientauras]

1. Make sure both small (non hybrid batteries) work perfectly, 2. Make sure you get proof that the car can charge 3. Make sure you monitor the hybrid battery drain rate on a drive, if it depletes really quickly then don’t bother 4. Make sure the AC can run cold as the AC is used to cool the battery and if you have no AC then you will probably end up with battery problems 5. Make sure the car is being sold with both working charging cables, 3pin to type 2 and type 2 to type 2 as they are a few hundred bucks to replace Of course look out for all the other usual things when buying use and high mileage but those 5 I would say are key

[@poon5544]

May I ask, the cost is in which currency?

[@rashidrashi6220]

AJ Drives Rocks ! keep rocking bro.. waiting for more amazing videos, sub from Qatar

[@Saudagaar]

Hi brother. I am looking to purchase a 2016 bmw 330e in the uk. The mileage is 114k what should i look out for when going to view. How can i tell if everything is working as it should especially the hybrid battery and also how can i check for leaks especially if the car has an undertry fitted? All your help will be appreciated

[@dylanruiz7384]

What a timing 😅 I want to buy a Bmw 330e 2018 I live pretty close to my work so they main idea is to save fuel, use it only on electric power during the week... The one option that I have has 30.000 kilometers, so it's pretty "new" but I live in Costa Rica and there are no other 330e in the market, so I have none to ask about the car, only KZbin Videos... And I was pretty worry about the battery!

[@AJDrives]

Does it still have Battery Warranty from BMW?

[@dylanruiz7384]

@@AJDrives Honestly I don't think so, in Costa Rica when you by a use car the warranty covers only the original owner. I haven't speak directly to BMW to check if they are the exception. However I check the car information and seems like all the maintainance has been done directly in BMW and the last one was a month ago, and everything checked fine, they only did oil and filter change.

[@AJDrives]

The BMW maintenance Part is great! Can BMW check the battery health for you too?

[@dariusdareme]

The battery comes in a few modules, like 4 or 6. I expect the cost to be $800 USD for a battery module, plus the service cost. I expect no more than $1400 for 1 module. Usually just one fails when the car is way older. The degradation adds up in all the modules, but those will last 20 years. The problem is when one fails, then the car will disable the electric drive. - I've seen this module replacement happen on lots of older Priuses

[@thepd5445]

Bro, please post more updates of your 328i, been waiting for a while now T.T Big fan from JB

[@AJDrives]

A 3-4 Episode update coming soon from my 328i. Videos are in the making!

[@rashidrashi6220]

@@AJDrives eagerly waiting ..

[@libertadpress2618]

Hey, I have a quick question. I own a 2017 BMW 330e with 79.9K miles. My dealership has always told me that the transmission doesn’t require servicing because it’s a sealed unit. However, after watching some videos, I’ve learned that the transmission can actually benefit from service and that it’s recommended every 30-60K miles. Despite this, my dealership refuses to perform the service, now claiming that at nearly 80K miles, it’s too late. They’re saying that changing the fluid at this point could cause the gears to slip. Has anyone else encountered this or have any advice?

[@mepyhunter3747]

Nonsense, just go ahead to change the transmission oil, also change the rear differential oil which dealers also don't do

[@devkumarkokulabalan8699]

How much fuel it consumes to charge the hybrid battery ??

[@AJDrives]

If you set the car to charge mode, it'll use an extra 5L/100km to charge the battery.

[@hoLLyGhost54]

It's more wallet saving if you just charge it in my country around 2.6 euros per full charge

[@Mysteryp7]

Hello, i am looking for 2021-2022 330e. Are those models still have same issue? And is there way to install cheaper tire? No run flats? Thanks

[@AJDrives]

2021 330e still uses the same B48 Engine, So I'm guessing it'd be the same. Cheaper tires would be a personal choice but I'd never recommend them as they're a safety thing.

[@Mysteryp7]

@@AJDrives thanks.

[@jameshasenjaeger5181]

Just ditch the run flat tires, keep a portable compressor and sealer in the trunk and get roadside assistance if you have major tire issues

[@argyfarm]

HI man very good job! I have a question I am ready to buy a 2017 model and i am afraid of the battery costs can you tell me please i am in europe

[@ellgamemcmanus9774]

120 and 300 euros for 12v and auxiliary battery.

[@argyfarm]

@@ellgamemcmanus9774 ok sounds cheap! I mean the electric engine

[@ellgamemcmanus9774]

Not sure, I haven't heard of any failures yet.

[@AJDrives]

Where I'm at in Malaysia, it's around $5000-$6000 to replace all the battery cells. However you can only replace the ones that go bad, not all of them at once

[@afifiazhar]

@@AJDriveshyeee brother. Normally how long lifespan for this batteries?

[@zaqwansarimahzaqwansarimah4728]

Hai until noe your hybrid batt still no problem and change?

[@AJDrives]

Until now no Issues

[@keebmods]

Hey bro. Came across your channel and have been considering a 330e lately. Where do you get yours serviced in the Klang Valley?

[@simpiinkong]

Prestige Chan Sow Lin, not their other branches.

[@Spiritualwarfare587]

Is mazing i never had any of these problems u said . But mine is little newer 2020

[@divil2273]

Amazing video! what song did you use in the intro, also, only 4 times maintenance, is n't that too less?

[@RezonaJDM]

you doing the donut sounds like the lawn mower. lol, that is not the right way to do it and a good way to kill the engine

[@ambientauras]

I bought a 2016 330e I would say avoid this like the plague. It’s really common for the KLE to go which will stop your car from charging via HV cable. The real world MPG is trash. I would say just stick with the non hybrid options as you will get waaay better fuel consumption. The 330e has a 400lbs battery in the back so it feels like a whale in the corners, and in braking. Honestly just avoid and save yourself the headache

[@qzx8754]

Im thinking of buying a 2016 model thats got 100k km. Would you suggest it or the issues you described are very common and not only in your case

[@tony4404]

I bought g20 xDrive with msport packages and its driving like on rails. Probably best car I've ever driven

[@Kisuke686]

@@tony4404 g20 is a different animal, its a beast

[@Tubavision05]

I have had a f30 330e 6 years one radiator change and that's it. Drives fine and has taken to Italy and back to UK with no issues. Driving with the phev is not as bad as some say.