BMW F30 Buyer's Guide | Talking Cars |

Want great looks, good performance, fun handling without compromising on luxury and fuel efficiency? The F30 generation 3 series has got you covered. We have put our money where our mouth is and bought one used, and have been living with it for over 5 years now.
Do check out review to learn about this model in detail , models , variants , things to look out for , and lots more.

[@yazinthaj]

I own a BMW 320d pre LCI version. One of the best choice I have made in my life.

[@amaljithkp8036]

What's your usual yearly expense for the car.?

[@yazinthaj]

@@amaljithkp8036 I would say ABS sensors. We might have to replace them here and there. ABS sensor issues are common with german cars. 😅 No sweat

[@MohammedNabeelvp]

Please add the year of the car.

[@yazinthaj]

@@MohammedNabeelvp 2014 model

[@ijjampulli]

Me tooo but now its gone മാമന്റെ മോൻ വന്നപ്പോൾ എറിഞ്ഞു പൊട്ടിച്ചു ഇപ്പോൾ minimotor മാത്രം ഒള്ളു

[@pravikichu]

Bought an F30 6 months back after watching this .. Purely enjoying the experience ❤❤ Thank You ..

[@pravikichu]

@@Bruce_wayne1414 I bought an HR car in Bangalore and got transferred to Karnataka .. Reliability wise f30 for sure also fun .. 18 lakh + for Kerala /Karnataka cars based on condition ..

[@nidhinmanoj]

@@pravikichudo u know any good dealers we can rely on? Am looking for a 320d now

[@Sanstar99]

14:47 That reaction which JD gives everytime Vivekji accelerates is priceless. That expression is of absolute enthusiasm and fun. 😃

[@ahammedsaif3602]

51 Minutes 🔥😍

[@rhishankl1152]

🔥🔥

[@Yasirphysics]

True happiness 😍

[@PrajwalPPramod]

Instant smile when i saw 51mins duration

[@nikink6855]

Been 5 months with my pre LCi 320d.. absolutely loving the experience.. mainly thanks to you guys.. your earlier German car buying videos were my inspiration.. 👍

[@TalkingCars]

Great to know

[@abitech007]

F30 pre facelift ano?

[@abhijithraj3047]

just what we needed..next 51 minutes of my life is bliss hoping for more of these long videos

[@shaymgopal]

I have a F22 M235i and I absolutely in love with that car. There is something you only get from a BMW. Love to see more Bimmer content on the channel 🙂👌

[@ItsGTAbtches]

First time in my life I just watched a 1 hour KZbin video without skipping, and it never felt like 1 hour, wow so interesting to hear two enthusiasts talking together 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@arjunskudiyirickal9927]

Ithreyum chassis, engine, transmission codes manasilakki parayunna vere oru channel illa... And that too with exact power figures.. MIND BLOWING🤯

[@rhishankl1152]

I have been Looking for this episode 🔥. Finally its here. Talking car 🔥🔥. Please bring bmw m340i review

[@abhijithpsubash4213]

me too

[@chivalrynvalour]

Stumbled upon this video purely by chance but really impressed by the in-depth knowledge shared lucidly in friendly conversation. I have had an F30 (sportline loaded with M-kit) for more than 7 years now and as much as I love it the most, of all my cars till date, your video increased my affections for it. The melting / sticky door handles are among the only cons

[@420view]

Brother what is the average mileage of it and insurance cost

[@Kayne458]

This is what we want 51 minutes 🔥

[@thomasperumittom]

that giggle @9:40 is so relatable, even a lite rev gives such joy

[@jayakrishnanjpai]

First, thanks for this 51 minute long vide, it's been a long time. Second, thanks for this very comprehensive long-term ownership review of Vivekji's own F30. And third, I'm wondering that this video made me think of owning a F30 like every other viewer here... 😬 Wishing this one car of Vivekji a great time ahead, wish the upcoming owners keep it well and good so that JayD could find and own this some 15-20 years later...😁

[@sidanhusain7662]

Now i get why OLX was running a bit slow!!

[@rayonrobin1622]

Exactly.

[@thegokulvijay]

Nothing like other auto shows in KZbin, Talking Cars videos the longer the better! 😌

[@user-jr3iz6pl5b]

VIVEK is a specialist surgeon in BMW, you are awesome brooo❤

[@arunmylan]

I used to own a 330e 😍😍😍 20+ kmpl for 2.0 petrol engine Combined with the electric motor it throws out the same as m3 🔥

[@jahidfasal]

If JD and Vivek can start a car inspection service where 360 degree checking of used cars will be made available at a reasonable price, it will be an instant hit. People who want to buy a used car, they can check the car and make sure that the car is worth buying or not. ഒരു 10% സ്റ്റേക്ക് എനിക്ക് തന്നോ. For the idea 🙂

[@joevince8538]

Yes

[@rahilrahi6132]

They spliteds

[@aromalps1368]

The most awaited video🤩 And the constant grin on vivekji's face shows the fun and happiness in the ownership of the beemer.

[@aravindjoshi7447]

Can you guys please do a buyer's guide video of e60 and e90 series cars. The later gen 3 and 5 is still in the 15-25 lakh range so out of the reach of many of us as of now. Whereas e90s and e60s are available for way more affordable prices. And hence even more likely for people to make mistakes while purchasing then. So it would be really helpful. Please do consider

[@habeeb_a]

Expecting someday the legendary E30 will showup here. 😃

[@extremiztic]

It's funny, just today I saw Vivekji's "enthusiast owned" BMW listed on OLX. Wonder what are you upgrading to next?

[@thomasplackattu8840]

I did too 😃

[@vishnumadhusoothana7019]

Is it available still ?

[@Sreejith_Viswanathan]

ഞാൻ films / tv series അല്ലാതെ ഇത്രയും lengthy content കാണാറില്ല. പക്ഷേ ഇവിടെ എന്തോ ഒരു പ്രത്യേകത ഉണ്ട് ഇത്രയും പിടിച്ചിരുത്താൻ.

[@sreechandvnair8486]

Vivek Ji is Doing Heavy Facelifts frequently Like Hyundai

[@gokulkannan4736]

Vivekji N line 😄

[@abhijithprabhakaran2502]

U got it man

[@aarontissac_2006]

51 Minutes felt just like 15 Minutes Talking Cars power 🔥❤️

[@sajithklr]

Old video...feburbished??? But ❤️❤️❤️

[@octavian2667]

Very informative, I’ve had the e46 & now the e90…..a mini encyclopaedia on BMW cars 👍👍👍

[@adityanrvarier7406]

Its always good to see talking cars episode sitting in that f30 😍

[@geoinfierno]

Olx after every talking cars video be like- " Here we go again. 🙄 "

[@sethuramans1072]

ഇന്നലെ വീഡിയോ ഇട്ടു കൂട്ടത്തിൽ വണ്ടി എടുത്ത് olx ലും ഇട്ടു 😅 വിവേക് ജി ഒരു കില്ലാടി തന്നെ 🔥

[@MadhavSKrishna]

Most Awaited Review Of Vivekji's BMW 😁🤗

[@Milestogo_by_Ashwin]

Had an F30 320d for 2 years. Bought it in 2015 november for £13k ie close to 13 lakhs 39K miles.. I would still buy one. Drove close to 35k miles and gave me no troubles at all.

[@TalkingCars]

That’s what! You wouldn’t have said that about any other BMW before that

[@arfaznazer]

Vivekji back with baby face

[@vyshnavmkumar]

Used it for 5 years . Very reliable and super fun .

[@AnandA2155]

Uff! ❤️ 51 minutes. ഇന്നത്തേക്ക് ഉള്ളതായി... 😇

[@sanojkt3734]

യൂസ്ഡ് കാർ ഡീലർ : ആ വില അങ്ങ് കൂട്ടിയേക് 😂

[@lohithpmenon3894]

You guys read my mind, I was about to put a message in one your videos to give us all a buying guide for f30 and here it is.

[@naveenc.j1594]

Keep it a bit longer and then buy used (g series) m340i or 320d or 530d lci msport when it is available. The m340i has the b58 engine which is one of the best modern day engines combined with the zf 8hp it's a masterpiece of a car. Otherwise 320d or 530d you have featured in the channel. (G series only).

[@Dashamuulam]

The best looking BMW ever❤️

[@aRj_00n]

Powli... Korach kaalathin sheesham ningal long duration video idunne ❤️❤️ Love this ❤️ ⚙️⚙️For Enthusiast By Enthusiast ⚙️⚙️

[@haris5546]

Much awaited episode. Thanks for bringing this and very well presented as always 👏👏. Happy and proud to be an owner of a pre LCI 2016 model 320d👍

[@abdulkhaliq5148]

Looking forward to see the f10 as well

[@abhilashs8143]

talking cars.. excellent video. 51 minutes verum 5.1 seconds pole feel cheytu, your in depth knowledge about cars is amazing . Vivekji and Hani mustafa bmw old videos oke njan kanditond. every episodes are brilliant. Ipozhate auto vlogers putiya car launch cheyumbo adinte chutti nadanu adinte features explain cheyunu otherwise they dont know anything.. they should watch your videos.

[@Hayafathima5387]

Corolla, corolla altis ഇന്നെ കുറിച്ച് ഒരു video cheyamo

[@sidharthpisharoti982]

BMW is by far the ultimate driving machine and every generation of the 3 series right from the E21 to current G20 is the best sports sedan of its generation. As a owner of a E36 and a car i do drive a lot, I can say that it still gives thrill that not a lot of cars can give to its driver.

[@vaisakhremanan]

F30 resale market set 😂

[@riuabraham]

Thank you guys. Being fellow mallu, have been watching your videos for long time and subscribed also now. A refreshing change to the established players like Autocar, Overdrive etc. Have a couple of queries regarding F30. 1) How is the backseat space and comfort. Is it comfortable for 3, is it comparable to X1 ? 2) How is bootspace ? I think it does not come with spare tyre as it has RFT. If we include spare tyre do we have usable boot ? 3) How does it compare to X1 ? I think it has same engine with a different gearbox. Hoping that you will do a similar video on X1 as well :)

[@gokulraj8891]

Backseat is comfortable for 3. We did a 5 person journey from tvm to banglore and it was very enjoyable. If we include a spare tyre, bootspace will be very limited. What i keep is a puncture kit and a tyre inflator. Not sure about a comparison with X1, although this gearbox is hands down the best I've experienced. Smooth fast and responsive.

[@v_4_vish]

And finally, ningal paranjathu kondu mathram, just kidding, but highly motivated by your german cars buying videos, I got myself a used Prefacelift F30, 320D Sports. I cannot me any more proud, thrilled, extactic, scared and overjoyed at the same time. Thanks vivekji n JD.

[@TalkingCars]

Congratulations Vishnu. Enjoy the car !

[@imstriker9618]

Owned a 2016 model 340i with M sport package for a few years...had a blast!!!

[@antonyjohnson9031]

Thank you for the awesome 51 minutes ❤️ brothers !! @Vivekji and @JD

[@athulraj4148]

Ha everybody welcome to sensible talking cars ❤️

[@joelonney]

Dr.Vivekji, why don't you consider a Jaguar xe diesel for replacing your 320d?

[@ToddyBeer69]

Entha Jaag xe kodukanundo😜

[@joelonney]

@@ToddyBeer69 eyy illa

[@joelonney]

@@ToddyBeer69 xe aano 320d aano betham enn VivekJi yude opinion ariyan vendiya 😉 Eee segmentil orannam nokkunnund...

[@joelonney]

@Dash Cam Diaries India illa entha angane chothiche 🤔 Njan xe oru nalla upgrade aavum enna paranje and oru reason orthath handling better aanennu VJ paranjirunnu. Reason aano prashnam? Ath delete cheythu njan ippo

[@muhammedsahal5016]

@@joelonney jaag ss are bit expensive than bm. Doesn’t have much swag

[@mohammedajmal6461]

My favorite and future car. Words are not enough to thank you for making this video. Much awaited one ❤️

[@rayonrobin1622]

Thank you so much for hearing us. Great work guys.

[@maryjuliet5237]

Hey 👍welcome dears 🙏My mind says the video was taken a few days ago. Yet the information is all class. - Thanks for coming dears❣️❣️

[@blessonjohnchacko3448]

Ah ha ha ethaa enthusiasm video vannu ❤️🙂.

[@alenphilip]

I own a 320d e90 and I love it 😍 still use it for my long drives without family 😅 since it’s not that spacious

[@manuns516]

I'll waiting for my own 320d M SPOT

[@videobozzofficial6811]

Thank you so much for this long video...Appreciated

[@kevvvvvvv6949]

Hmm.. upgrade to.. M340i 😌 Aa fuel efficiency athu angu marannekku Onnumillenkilum vivekjikku pennu kittan fuel efficient allatha CR V oru Karanam ayille Angane kanda mathi😂

[@MadhavSKrishna]

Next 51 Mins Would Be An Enthusiastic Minutes😁

[@81deepu]

Excellent and much awaited episode. Would like to see a detailed review of Octavia VRS 230 or 245 soon.

[@fametku]

Brother’s. One question 328 I 2012. Model opinion ..

[@gokulraj8891]

Ended up buying an F30 sport in less than a month, after watching your videos countless times. 😂

[@SanthoshKumar-oc1li]

Periodic maintenance ethrayaakum broo

[@gokulraj8891]

​@@SanthoshKumar-oc1liperiodic maintenance njn swanthayit cheythu (except oil change). Parts online and local stores inu eduthu. Oil change, air,cabin,oil filters maaran less than 13k aayi. Fuel filter maran time aayila but cost is around 4k for that.

[@sreekanthnnair7295]

നമ്മൾ മനസിലോർക്കുന്നത് കൊണ്ട് നിങ്ങൾ വരും അതാണ് ❤️ അങ്ങനെ 3 സീരീസ് വില കേറാൻ തുടങ്ങുവാന് സുർത്താക്കളെ

[@Hayafathima5387]

Video clarity and car review poli

[@jaseelajkylm]

Can you do a video about the maintenance of cars such as when to change the fluids when to change the brake pads, timing belt or chain, a/c filter, air filter ,fan belts, compressor, and all other things? My car's timing belt broken and i tried to start the engine many times without knowing the facts. Engine valves got damaged and i had changed all the 16 valves it hurts me a lot it cost me 40000 Rs which is 2000 dirhams. If i had changed on time it could have cost me only about 200 dhs which is only 4000 Rs. The mechanic told me that you should have changed the timing belt at least every 100000 kms while my car already done 420000 kms. I realize that no body will teach you such things and you have to learn by yourself. I hope you will do an episode on that.

[@bibendum90949]

what a way to start my Sunday ! just brilliant episode.. Guess Wikipedia has to go and update their BMW page after watching this :) This car is very much on my radar when the time is ripe. Thank you guys. If BMW is about driving pleasure, Talking Cars is an enthusiast's pleasure. More power to you both... God bless. cheers, manoj.

[@akhilmusthafa6619]

Noticed a cleeshe look from vivekji 😜

[@shyamlalchandhu3061]

ജന്മത്തിൽ വാങ്ങാൻ പറ്റൂല എന്ന് അറഞ്ഞിട്ടും എന്തിനോ വേണ്ടി ഞാൻ ഈ കാർ റിവ്യൂ ഫുൾ കണ്ടു ഇരിക്കുന്നതിൽ എന്താ അർത്ഥം എന്ന് അറിഞ്ഞൂടാ എന്നാലും കാണും 🤦‍♂️

[@Am555460]

അങ്ങനെ പറയരുത് എന്നെങ്കിലും സാധിക്കും think പോസറ്റീവ് ❤

[@Ijasahamedkv]

Waiting so long to watch this length ❤️❤️

[@bharathsreeranj3953]

I was eagerly waiting for this video😍❤️. Thanks❤️

[@fayazpeediackal4022]

52 mins of happiness ❤😌

[@rahuldnb]

Who else searched 3 series in Olx after watching this video and found Vivekji’s F30 in It 😎

[@bijofrancis7063]

Me😆 it’s on OLX

[@rahulan5026]

oru poli video...oru cinema kandapole🤩🤩

[@Everything-qs5vn]

Please tell me the difference in m , m sport , m performance

[@anez1478]

ഒരൊറ്റ സെക്കന്റ്‌ പോലും മിസ്സ്‌ ആക്കാതെ കണ്ടു 🔥♥️

[@jishnuknair9193]

Vivekjiyude faceliftum kollam😂🔥

[@CefilJoseph]

As an upgrade I would buy the 640d or maybe even a 1 series although it isn't exactly an upgrade

[@ismayilkottoth6912]

Most awaited review.waiting for 520d also

[@MT-yv4ml]

Hey Vivek ji.. I see you have advertised your car on Olx after posting this video.. thought that this was one of your prized possessions! I wouldn’t sell this if I were u my friend! It’s a lovely car.. had one of the same in M Sport and I sold it few years ago and I regret my decision till date! Best Wishes bro! U guys are good and keep up the good work!

[@TalkingCars]

It is a prized possession. It’s also a daily driver and it’s time to move on.

[@jinumj3539]

51 minutes only because if viveki ji.....ntha aa mugathoru prasaadam😄😄😍😍😍bmw

[@JophitPaul]

Thank you so much for 51 mins...

[@ameyaa7699]

💕Today Vivek ji didnit allow JDJi to touch anywhere in the car 😎😊

[@shadin.ushifu6170]

Old innova Review chayuu

[@sidharthpisharoti982]

Vivekji, I think you should go for the LCI F10 530d as your next car. I don't think any other car in India can give you that driving pleasure.

[@dxvenki2254]

Go for used mustang 5.0 (next upgrade)

[@anandmaha3935]

E video kandu verde ,latr olx nokumba similar ay ntho kandapole👀✌,which car r u planning to upgrade?

[@akshayvk6564]

I didn't know how drive a car but listen every podcast 😂😂

[@franjon5350]

I think even if these people do a 24 hr video...we would watch it😉

[@sharathjayadharan1568]

Could you please make a video on good reliable 6 cylinder cars regardless of the type of fuel?

[@mxdxav]

51 minutes was just amazing 👌

[@Cred_it]

Please talk about the untold Lexus, what about its reliability as a luxury car, What are its mod potentials, What about long term owning a Lexus compared to the germans.. Lookin forward to you guys ❤️

[@abhidevr664]

Thumbnail Is Lit🔥🔥

[@weareFischers]

A former E 38 750il user here , the flagship version of bmw....it's massive v12...unfortunately it's a very expensive car to maintain in all means ...used for merely 5 months...but I consider it as a life time experience behind the wheels...

[@muhammedsahal5016]

Where are you from

[@weareFischers]

@@muhammedsahal5016 I used this car in 2012 ..at Dubai

[@navinbpalathingal]

Ente X1 door handle leather 50000km/5 year aypozhtekum poyi...thank god...but OEM replacement cost only 1500

[@ck-uy8rj]

Owning these cars needs a class,courage and care ,you cannot explain it to a normal buyer.

[@mrajeevmenon]

I own a 320i Xdrive 2015 model in US. The best part is driving dynamics worst part is plastic and rubber interior parts as you said. I see nobody talks about the subwoofer jarring sound which is really annoying when you stand outside. I told this to my service guys and they gave an answer that new cars also create the same jarring sound. :P :P :P

[@kamaleshs8334]

One of the Most awaited video till yet🔥

[@antormk1]

Hi guys . Heard a news that Ford are coming back with EVs. Is it true? Good video as usual 👍🏻👍🏻

[@warlxrd5317]

Autocar India de story kandirunn. Hope!