Buying a used BMW 3 series E90, E91 - 2005-2012, Buying advice with Common Issues

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Buying a used BMW 3 series (E90, E91) - produced from 2005-2012
What is the best engine, how good is this car, what are the common problems with these cars? What are the most unreliable engines? Watch the video and you will get answers to all these questions and more!
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used BMW 3 series E90 sedan / saloon
used BMW 3 series E91 touring / estate
used BMW 3 series E90 review
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[@jminix6287]

Man thank you so much for all these useful advices. This is the best review of this car I found on the internet. Now I finally know which engines it has. I have just one question. If I buy 320i with 150hp engine should I change the engine oil every 8000 km considering it has pretty strong engine for 2.0L, or it should be fine if I change it every 10000 km.

[@goaheaddontstop4843]

Different car review Hi i enjoy watching your vedios. Thanks you for all the informations.iam intending to buy golf 5 1.9 dti 130ph or a megan 3 1.9 130ph or a bmw serie 3 2.0 320d. Which one do you recomand with litte issues.thanks

[@videodrom1]

Thank you count Dracula.

[@waltervila33]

videodrom1 😂😂😂can’t stop laughing

[@BuzzCrrr]

Hahahahaa

[@DB_Muscle]

🤣🤣🤣👍

[@safetyguy2046]

One used 🦇German money pit on Sesame Street.🦇..ha ha ha ha🦇

[@lzdrummer30]

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[@antonisantoniou8747]

Nothing is outdated. It's a classic beautiful car

[@derunah]

I drive an F32, and I can even say that my own car's interior is outdated...

[@LOTPOR0402]

The e46 was the best looking of the 3 series

[@65971]

nah son e91 is the best looking 3 series ever made

[@IceMan-il7dx]

Plastic peeling vs a friend's mazda. Outdated? Vs not much frankly. Yet I wish we'd go back to the days when BMW Chiefs said "we want our cars to be desirable at 10yrs of age."

[@jessicabecause3717]

The interior of the E46 is for sure dated. Those buttons don't lie. Next gen isn't far from it but miles better in terms of timelessness.@Iedy Iedy

[@Orrma]

I absolutely LOVE my 2011 E90 328i with xDrive. It was one of the last E90s built (in late December of 2011, sold new in 2012) and has been well looked after. I purchased it last August with only 84,000 KM on it. It drives like nothing else. It is LEAGUES above my Mum's Jeep, my Dad's Mustang, and my Dad's F-150. It is also the best looking 3-Series, in my opinion. Nothing beats the silver exterior, black interior with woodgrain trim and iDrive. The only car that ever came close to my E90 was an E38 7-Series.

[@reinis531]

3 months in, e91 2.5 diesel M57TU2, changed all filters and fluids upon purchase, DPF was cut out, had a problem with keyless go and keyfob not working, fixed the wires (they tend to break in the boot on e91 models). So far an amazing vehicle, I got a great package, pretty much all the extras, gonna put in some LED angel eyes now and so forth :)

[@adityagauba630]

Add on an aftermarket 10 inch android system, backup camera, tan colour seat covers from local shop .. a new battery, new tires and chrome door handles and boom... you have a luxury car that looks pretty contemporary...

[@matthewbell1968]

4th 3 series I've had - a 320d - and it's the best I've had. Pulls like a train, lovely and comfy and at 9 years old all I've changed have been tyres and filters. BMW's local dealer/stealer offered me £3750 for a newer one with a fancy dashboard, I didn't walk out of the dealer's - I ran!!

[@downsouth1678]

The in line 6 cylinder none turbo is a tank , it will never die

[@Karan-vo5wz]

Interior is magnificent, its not outdated!!!

[@bigbluechopper24]

I had a 2008 330d manual and it was the best car I ever owned, shouldn't have sold it. The only problems I had during my 7 years and 50,000 miles of ownership were DPF ( probably due to doing too many short journeys ) and one of the front suspension springs failed on my driveway. Also the I-drive knob/unit had a soldering fault which was fixed by removing it (easy) and reflowing the solder ( easy ). Had the car re-mapped shortly after buying it and that added about 50bhp and 100nm, that was a brilliant upgrade and would strongly recommend it.

[@j.r.hinaut9748]

320i e90 2005 model still alive and kicking sparkly pearl white paint. This is a timeless beauty for keeps

[@Edwin-km4xk]

The interior is not outdated!

[@differentcarreview-dcr]

compared to the F30, you can see the age, but it's not a problem or a disadvantage-it is how it is, and as I said some people can see it as a little outdated interior, although it's aging very well

[@Edwin-km4xk]

different car review yes you are right. The basic interior without the idrive looks outdated but the full option does not

[@cte4dota]

Ones without DVD is totally outdated.

[@chawenhalo0089]

@@differentcarreview-dcr Nice job man! E90 LCI is better quality than F30, its just older. On the F30 you can tell where they cut corners.

[@drunknmonk12]

That horribly infotainment system is very outdated you brain deficient fuck.

[@sathyabalakrishnan8729]

I have been driving my E90 2010 325d 3 liter twin turbo, 6 cylinder engine. I must admit and swear its a beautiful car loaded with tech and performance. I love my car and it has been a great car never given me any issues. I strongly recommend everyone to purchase similar model.

[@dominicdavid9502]

Used to have a 316 d. I had it from 60000 km up to aprox. 220000 km. I was very content with the car and I did not have any significant problema with the car. Mostly I used it for long journeys and it had an amazing consumption (5.2L/ 100km- average). Amazing handling, ok quality car.

[@alexandersgaard9713]

Whitch year?

[@dominicdavid9502]

@@alexandersgaard9713 2010

[@WayToManyAssassins]

Diesels would hold up longer

[@dominicdavid9502]

@@alexandersgaard9713 2010

[@driverselect]

Another great review, honest non bias and really useful information , happy you did another one on the 3 series more in depth

[@jonny5777]

I had one of these on 2006 and it didn't cause me any problems. It just didn't have enough power. Great info thanks

[@kevinskyline95]

what engine did u have?

[@arminkisic8666]

@@kevinskyline95 prwbly 2 l 122 hp 90 kw

[@novanae7799]

agree

[@jesenican306]

got bmw 318 2006 disel, 208km working like a charm,best car i had so far

[@SagittariusMOBA]

You still think the same?

[@kristianTV1974]

My experience with my E90 325D that I've owned since new in 2007 (not including issues down to my own stupidity): - DPF wouldn't regenerate @ 75k in 2013, too many short trips, had it mapped out in the end and still regularly passes MOT (2021). - Light clusters burn out and melt, lots of bulb failures front and rear. - Steering lock failed due to low battery voltage (didn't change battery for first ten years), new battery in 2017 = solved - Brake master cylinder needed reconditioning at 113k - New air blower last year At 151k miles as of Nov 2021. Regular yearly oil change and 3 year major servicing. Still pulls like a train, even in 6th. Some of the bodywork is starting to go, but only minor stuff. I love this car. It's clearly not the best or most powerful out there, but still a great drive that manages to put a smile on my face every time.

[@Lee-eu6wf]

Cool you kept it that long.

[@erikalvarez4516]

I have a 2008 e90 335i and here's my opinion. Replace motor mounts with SOLID rubber ones. Any type of fluid leak FIX, don't think "Eh it's not much I'll get to it eventually." Especially the oil filter housing gaskets. Buy replacement parts that have warranty, I had to replace the water pump twice due to bad gaskets on the pump warranty helped big time. Check the allignment, the rears will especially get eaten up fast if misalligned. To sum it up I would take it to a BMW certified (or reputable shop) to do a deep inspection also save a good $1500 on top of buying price for potential issues.

[@redskin6146]

OMG - this has been so accurate. I have failed water pump, headlight washer issue, valve cover gasket oil leak all within 1 month of each other!

[@duncanidaho7494]

It is indeed

[@mecheng1977]

Very accurate weak points, only two to add for n52: accessory belt tensioner is poor causing poor belt tracking and the wires for sport mode transmission need to be removed from their bracket so they won't break. The expensive big ticket items on the n52 are reliable and they are a blast to drive. Steering feel and handling are a dream

[@vitezism]

What you mean about the sport mode

[@camposjesus3725]

Sport mode wires?

[@mecheng1977]

@@camposjesus3725 yes under the shifter column for manual shifts

[@TheMrSencor]

Your videos helped me decide what car to buy, I'm a 19-20 year old and I decided to buy a 325d 2006, drives like a charm previous owners took really good care of it and I hope I can do the same.

[@jaketrotman1011]

You still got this? How did the reliability hold up

[@TheMrSencor]

@@jaketrotman1011 in almost three years i've changed the water pump, accesory belt and some pullies (need to do this again without the waterpump, because it is still good), the alternator and rebuilt my starter motor, also changed the flywheel (got a refurbished one for 200euro) no electronic problems except for the tailgate wires keep breaking but that's a problem on my part I just soldered or tied them back up, for the third time ill buy new wires for the lenght of the bendy part. Lastly some weird issues my ground wire from the starter to the body corroded so i needed to change it (15e for a nice used one) and the rear shock obsorber cap that sits ontop in between some other stuff rusted and driving over a particulary bad road broke and the shock pushed through some rubber parts and started banging metal on metal, as a quick fix i just cut a nice round plate of a few milimiter thick steel and placed it where it rusted out (the edges of that "cap" were still good). My countries roads are quite rough so i needed to change some suspension parts, nothing major like 30 euro for a link or something several times. the glow plugs are quite annoying i had to change a couple almost every winter. All in all nothing major, and the stuff like the water pump is mentioned in the video. feel free to ask more

[@TheMrSencor]

except for the flywheel thats honestly the only major repair i had to do, but it's naive to think that a flywheel can last almost 20 years. Forgot to mention my front right spring broke while driving and it shreded my tyre. And I do all the work myself or with my father so the repair costs are almost 0, i didnt bother with the water pump so a shop i know really well replaced everyting (pump some pulleys and belt) for approx 150 euro. since in three years i put about 82000 km on the car and its above 410000km on the odometer i'm thinking of a timing chain job. Changed the oil every 8-10k km.

[@eerikivanov9079]

@@TheMrSencorWent through the whole internet reading about the 3series to learn about it since I just got the 316i as my first car. 104km on the clock. Clean car, and I want to change all the important parts on it because I want this car to drive 100%. And even upgrade to aftermarket parts I can get that could be better than the OEM parts. I want to make it as reliable as it can get. Anyways, I searched the internet and your comment just basically told me everything I need to change.

[@Rumblingbelly]

I have owned a 2009 330i LCI sedan for 13 years and in this time I have had to replace: cylinder head cover and oil pan gaskets due to oil leaks 6 ignition coils, 12 ignition plugs, 9 fuel injectors, 1 NOx sensor due to engine misbehaving during idle or acceleration 2 new springs at front, all 4 shock absorbers due to one spring at front breaking 1 new battery due to original battery losing power. Original battery lasted from 2009 to 2024. Changing all 6 injectors cost 4100 euros. 1 NOx sensor cost 670 euros.

[@eugeniozanda7230]

I think these early BMW E90s are an absolute masterpiece, it will probably go down in history as one of the best BMWs ever built…I mean the ones with the small oval wing mirrors and the narrow sober taillights are simply gorgeous...Of all the 3 series, the design of the E90 is, in my opinion, the one that comes closest to perfection in terms of elegance, sobriety and character...Almost 20 years after its release, it is still a beautiful car with a very current design, really great...!

[@S3l3ct1ve]

The main battery wire installation, you can see it from below the car it is located in the right side of the rear bumper, the wires get oxidized and rusty it looks really nasty and it can get your car on fire in some rare occasions, so better replace that kit. Talking about rust issues, inside edges of the rear bonnet, or doors they rust from inside rather than outside so check them out, you might notice rust there. Rear bonnet is especially "weak" in van models, the issues with rust, rear light contacts oxidizing, and very often rear window whipper getting stuck or rear window wont opening.. These are easy to fix or replace, not so expensive either. Some say the main engine chains get stretched over time and it can cause major damage to the engine, but personally I dont believe in those claims, well there might be some cases, but as far as history of these engines goes there were no such issues with older generation 3,0D engines of BMW. Really like the practical bits of this car. For example there is an opening in the plastic motor protector that is under the car, it is designed to make an oil change easier. You dont need to remove the whole protector which in many cases introduce a lot of problems with rusty screws etc.. The plastic interior parts take off easy and put in easy as well, the holder system for the plastic parts is very nice and durable, most of the cars have a plastic locks that break very fast, in this case the holder system is made of hole in the main panel and metal (probably aluminum) spike type holders, so you just need to pull out the part that you want to take off and just push it in when you need to place it in the right place. Very nicely done and holds pretty well. The back of the car is a little different and that is where the most of rattling sounds come from, because some of the parts there are designed with poor plastic holder systems, they break over time and those parts become loose.. Sound system is OK, could be better, if you want a good audio system in a car, you should consider buying Audi instead, most of them have a really good audio system in them, there are like 3 different levels and all of them sound pretty good. This car is fun to drive, it is fast, with light mods it can be really fast, it is responsive, the traction/stability control is very good, fuel economy is excellent for those power numbers, you get like 8ltr/100km while being able to do 0-100 in ~6s. The only thing I dont really like about it not enough space for things in the inside of the car.

[@alexest6229]

The N57 also has problems with timing chain, harmonic balancer, cracked valve covers, high pressure fuel pumps which may emit metal particles (you can guess the consequences) and finally, mine also spun a bearing. There is a reason these engines are so expensive in the aftermarket compared to M57 - they just fail one way or the other and therefore the demand is high.

[@terrificspokesman7416]

I personally think that the pre facelift E90 looks terrible but the facelift looks alot better. That's just my thoughts

[@TheValentino1989]

So happy to see your channel being so successful! Loved your reviews from the very beginning.

[@brossdamiani7437]

E 90 most underrated yet most reliable and top drive

[@pawelkowalczyk6150]

great review. I have a BMW E91 with N46 engine which was an extreme oil burner due to valve stem seals which dried up. it is good to mention this important issue as well

[@Bimmer_traveller]

am not a racist but i love this guys english

[@beating2]

Blower was recalled by BMW and is fixed for free if hasn't been done yet.

[@rogerwatt3154]

Not only is the fascia NOT outdated, it still looks WAY classier than most of the tacky over-designed fascias on current cars.

[@ejericj1]

I own 320i e90 from 2005 for 1 year and a vew months now. Bougth it with 155k kilometers. Needed to replace the valve stem seals, timingchain (€1500), carter, oil cooler gasket, had a coolant leak (€300), later valve cover gasket again (€200) 1 angel eye failed, replaced both (€70) headlight washer failed (€75) mid exhaust muffler had a rattle cost was about (€200) for a new. Other than that regular maintenance like brakes, oil changes, filters, tires, and did some optional things so won't count all of that. I'm the second owner and and the car used to be maintained bij bmw intervals (doing everything earlier now) if you buy one do it with guarantee and change the oil soon after, if they threw thick oil in it to hide leaking seals you will see it soon after an oil change (starts to smoke after idling)

[@erenoglu]

I want to buy a 1 this week. Whit 180000 km 320i automatic. You scared me now

[@musiclifeentgroup7367]

My 2010 320i E90 runs great bought it at 125km 1 year ago now am at 147km. Not long after I bought it I had to replace the injector been great after that but lately when I changed gear I heard a noise like its coming from the engine exhaust took it to the shop but they said the care is find and they don't know why but if it got worse I should bring it back.can anyone say what it could be please let me know otherwise the care runs great.

[@stevelowale9902]

A well kept BMW is the gol of every long time owner. Car lover, or customizer Etc. The car till this day holds it's own, and for people to bad mouth this great working car is irrelevant. We owners don't care about the maintenance, we do it and religiously. As for time all cars wear out, some more than others. But those who know take it with a grain of salt. We know these cars inside and out and are proud of them. Because those of us who know how to attend there girl know her inside and out, with great results in the long run. MakIing life a lot easier, RIGHT..!

[@bobaphat3676]

I have a e92 325i 2.5 160kW engine and it has been quite reliable in the 4 years I've owned it. The N52 is very smooth, however, it lacks torque and is a bit of a dog especially in a 1.5T car. (needs high revs to make serious progress) -- also my avg petrol consumption is 8.8l/100km. This is very characteristic of BMWs in general, they make all their power very high up in the RPM range, much more than other manufacturers I think. The car has various leaking gaskets, valve cover is next at a 150k kms. No problem with the water pump and thermo yet. This is a nice petrol engine, I recommend it and even more so, the 3.0 N52B30 with 190kW.

[@carlitoxb110]

This car has aged so good I really want it reliability is my major concern

[@MartinJones123]

I've heard the non turbo I6's and the Diesels are the better engines... Finding a well looked after one is your best bet.

[@kristianTV1974]

Got a 14 year old M57 that still drives beautifully and accelerates nicely. It's trim and bodywork that are main concern.

[@Vrashkov]

Very good remarks about the "weak" spots of the model. Potential buyers should not be too scared as they would probably see only a few or none of the issues actually. I would add one more thing - the wipers relay goes bad sometimes, but BMW has a replacement one for ~€12 which fixes the issue and you can replace it on your own for 5 minutes. The extras that you should be interested in are xenon lights, sport seats with lumbar support and heating (this is, to me, the most important extra, but many second-hand cars don't seem to have it), and definitely automatic gearbox. These + the factory sport suspension make an awesome drive even if under the bonnet is just a 2 litre diesel. A lot of buyers also want to have the nav unit, but I find it very outdated and not at all very useful, and the dash looks a bit strange with it. Overall, a huge step ahead of the previous model (E46) in terms of build quality and reliability, and all E90s have great brakes. If you get the automatic (which you should, it's great), you will lose circa 0.3 seconds in acceleration (for 2.0 diesel), but if it has been serviced properly, the gearbox will usually last a lot longer than a manual.

[@Shabbe02]

There is no way Automatic will last longer than manual. Diesel are for tractors not BMW’s

[@XGempler]

You always have the best videos. Thank you for making them!

[@beverleypearson2646]

Love your uploads 👍🏻 Bought my 1st 3 Series today (2007 320d) I got a lot of car for little money. Well impressed.

[@princephilip6623]

Cheap to buy because it is expensive to repair.

[@macrosdovahkiin]

best 3 series for me ever.

[@jacksonb2113]

My 2009 e92 has had 2 misfires during my 9 months of owning it. First was a worn injector, second was a coil pack needed replacing. Though other than that, considering my car has done over 205900 miles, it runs and drives beautifully with none of the aforementioned faults. Really good car.

[@najibtaibi7049]

What engine does it have ?

[@jacksonb2113]

Najib Taibi it's a 318i and I made an error in my comment. It isn't an e92 it's an e91.

[@edgarasmongirdas6176]

318i and 200k+miles??no way😂is it n43 engine?

[@edgarasmongirdas6176]

what the symptoms was for worn injectors?thanks.

[@gregoryjr9370]

lucky!

[@_danieljr]

As someone who own a 2008 328i I can definitely say it has been reliable and very fun to drive. Take care of it and do its maintenance on time and it will treat you good. After all it’s the ultimate driving experience but you have to do your part as well.

[@tedosne8893]

How the car doing? I just purchased one with 125k yesterday.

[@srtkittey]

@@tedosne8893 im tryna get one for my first whip 🥴

[@tedosne8893]

@@srtkittey bro the car is great. If you’re good at maintaining your stuff you should be fine. Only broke ppl complain bmws are expensive

[@AndreNanniGuitar]

Very accurate video. I'd just add the oil pan gasket and the valvetronic eccentric shaft sensor to the list

[@amjadhamali4694]

Main problem is the valvetronic, no mater you take care of the car and change oil it will fail between 90000 and 140000 km , oil leaks also pain , it leaks every where, owned many of them and always they have same problems, in fact , I am buying them because I almost can do all expensive fixing by myself and already both special timing tools for them , worst engine ever is N42/N46 , and true N52 is more far better , hope this will help someone to avoid those engines.

[@lionelramsal7354]

Thanks a lot for the buying tips. 👍🏼

[@x4xtreme420]

Best rewiew i have seen for e90!!! Great job my man !!

[@1ma4ighter]

The most I've heard Kimi Raikkonen talk in a single sitting

[@KingIstvan]

My 2008 323i petrol is a joy to drive and own.

[@louis8869]

I love these videos and how they're unbiased. I'm really really really considering a e90 335D (deleted of course) and one thing i noticed he forgot to mention was the harmonic balancer is prone to deteriorate and cause you to loose your accessory belt and leave you stranded. I imagine adding it to your list of things to do on the waterpump interval would solve the problem...

[@differentcarreview-dcr]

thanks for the additional info !

[@youtubedeletesmychannels2329]

@@differentcarreview-dcr what model bmw is the one in the thumbnail?

[@charliesurace1211]

Thanks to this Video , I was able to choose a BMW 335i m-Sport 2011 with only 52,000 km e90 with the more reliable N55 engine. New in Australia was $130,000 I paid $25,500 and the machine is like new. I plan to do my own maintenance since I have electronic background and have serviced my own Honda's for the last 15 years.I wouldn't recommend getting one unless you can do you own maintenance or can afford to pay $$$to BMW dealer.

[@lachielappas9138]

How has the car held up?

[@SoldierOfFortune900]

Awesome and professional as usual! Keep up the good work!

[@surreallife777]

Great show. Are the 2008 to 2011 BMW 3 Series 4 cylinder engines and cars reliable?

[@charlescarabott7692]

I'm negotiating to buy one from a friend. Its in great condition and always garaged and not used a lot. We'll see about the price

[@chidoriz585]

i dont see how is this interior outdated?!? it looks great and very similar as new bmw interiors

[@viktorberezenko9110]

I have standard 07 bmw 328i and it's runs good

[@TehMasterSword]

Same. Only recurring issues have been gaskets, and my rear windows broke but that was an easy DIY

[@lacuevadeanuar]

Well, i have a facelifted e90 320i with 170hp from '08 for 3 years and 50k km so currently is at 208k km now so let me tell you what problems I did have from all the mentioned above: It's true about the peeling thing if you dont take care of it (even though mine isn't that bad of a problem). I did change the door handles because they were MELTED basically from the previous owner so I bought 15€ ones from AliExpress and they completely change the car quality. About the blower motor, that was painfully true until the recall from BMW and it has no problems now (car doesnt blow freezing air too when you set the lowest setting, but it's cool at least) My rear passenger lock has reciently failed so I need to fix that xdd that same door had a devastating leak and it was a nightmare, apparently the door had a crash or wasnt aligned properly so that was what solved the problem for 40€. About the engine, nothing major, I had to replace the 500€ nox sensor which improved a lot the car, but sometimes idle is sketchy, I still need to change the coils because is the only thing I havent changed and I think it would improve it if its not anything related to injectors. I cant see any leaks but above 6k rpm, it drinks oil. Overall the car feels amazing, rides phenomenally even with runflats, stays planted on the road and even at 200km/h it's very comfy and not very noisy. Let me know somebody any of your questions and if you want me to upload a review about my car. Dont cheap out on them and they will be a great value for money for a long time

[@peterzsoltnagy5628]

Hey, I have a facelifted 2010 320i E92 170HP with 178k km in it. Only had it for a few months but after having misfiring issues I replaced all 4 x spark plugs, 4 x ignition coils and 2 x injectors, in addition I had to change the NOx sensor and I also had the air and pollen filter replaced for good measure. Is it worth keeping it? I currently have it up for sale as it did let me down twice but can’t make my mind up if I should hold onto it (or not).... thoughts on this?

[@lacuevadeanuar]

@@peterzsoltnagy5628 @Péter Zsolt Nagy are you currently experiencing any problem now? Why did it let you down? Thing is once you invest time and money on them they seem quite good and reliable (it has never let me down on these 3 years even with all the repairs, done trips from Spain to Morocco effordlessly...) it's not a cheap car for sure, but I think it's great value for money.

[@Anonymous-yb1ho]

Thanks for the video. Looking at one right now. First time buying a second hand car so I’m hoping to look for something that won’t kill me. Willing to put the money to make sure the car is good. I was scared of BMW because of watching Scotty’s video, and personally am a fan of Lexus, there’s just not many cars of that era which does not have 200k mileage on it or does not cost or a bomb.

[@Misterlikeseverythin]

Have 2005 320i with n46: 1. Had a dead O2 2. Had a dead VVT motor 3. Worn rear suspension control arm Oil usage is fine, doesn't leak, but as mine has done over 400000km, manual shifter bushing and steering bushing are worn. Beyond that nothing. The engine itself seems bulletproof, just the electronics around it can be unreliable. Even after this many km reaches its a top speed. Pro tip: Buy INPA scanner (K+DCAN). It will show the codes that the user has deleted. It's possible to get check engine 3 drive cycles are buying a car because the code is deleted and not fixed. The scanner should cost maybe 50Eur, will show you BMW specific diagnostics (unlike ELM327). This will also mean you can delete intermittent codes, run adaptation (for this 5min job repair shops sometimes take 80EUR) etc.etc. Would say this is a must if you do any DIY. Even if you don't you can bargain a lot more if you find a sneaky check engine before putting the money down. Not gonna lie 320i with 150PS is enough power for daily drives, overtaking on a highway, accelerating around the city. At 110kmph even after 400000km, I'm still doing 5.8L/100km, at 140kmph that's 8.2L/100km, if traffic in the city is hell I still never exceed 11L/100km, usually, it's 10.4. It's damn good for the money, but it's not that fun. Definitely better than some 2008 eco box, but I've driven an e46 330i and it's just more fun. If I could add that 50bhp, it would be perfect, but it's easier just to buy a 330i with an N52.

[@mattmatt9971]

glad to hear your car running so well. Is it because of yours is manual? How is the auto you think sir

[@Boydrone]

I've been researching this car quite a bit because I'm considering purchasing it, used, as my next vehicle. You mentioned that the car comes with standard & sport suspension. From the research that I've done, the xdrive version doesn't come with the sport suspension, only the rwd version did.

[@differentcarreview-dcr]

yes, that's right

[@DomWayne]

‘Plastic steering wheel, HOPEFULLY A RADIO, basic ugly air conditioning’ ahahahaaha damn man, roasted the car.

[@user-zw5tp3qn4s]

Well done man, this is a great video!!!

[@pubscherr]

amazing. this was really helpful ! thank you so much!

[@EvilJonas]

I owned a 320d until last Christmas. Drove great when working, but it was an unreliable piece of junk. Had broken timing chain, broken airco, light cleaner, window operator, windshield and finally... transmission. All between 150k and 199k kilometers. This last one drove me to get rid of this money sink. I sold it with broken tranny.

[@stevem2323]

Ha? Light cleaner wtf is that? Broken windshield, how is that car problem?

[@easyrider020]

Thank you for this post.so i guess 2006 or 2007 is more safe to buy petrol engines

[@travellerwwide]

Today i bought 2007 3.18i e90... Monday we`ll do registration.. And we`ll see what`s waiting us from engine.. :) Looks like in good condition.. 70k mile / 110k km. ~30km i drive.. Sounds and all others looks like ok.. HOPE everything will be fine :D...

[@PsychoTaker2305]

So, any regrets?

[@vasiliytereshchenko1994]

Thank you👍🏻 Keep up the great work 😊

[@TheRaferaf]

I had serious problems with water leaking into the interior. Had to reseal all the doors and seal plastic caps at the rear of the roof. Major pain.....

[@hassankhan384]

Hi can you do a video for lexus is200/is300 1999-2005 models as I really would love to see the goods and bads, reviewing all the common issues and their reliblity and how they are good and what to do to maintain them and rust issues etc also explaining the engines even altezzas too

[@oyxnova4519]

The interior outdated? What are you expecting to find inside, holograms?

[@MrPatriickzz]

Hahah yes for real. E46 and E90 are still fresh af.

[@babyyoda7311]

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[@nkdadson9962]

yep, a very different review but I enjoyed it.

[@PlagueDoctor-kp3xc]

Very useful info thank you

[@hcampos893]

Im really interested in getting one but I keep hearing a lot of bad things about them. They’re really nice cars but I feel like I would regret it

[@abrahamg3354]

I used to own 2011 W204 c300 and 2011 E90 328i. I own 2012 E92 M3 ZCP and recently total-lossed 2015 f30 335i M-sport. The E90 328i was pretty fast, beating heavy V8's like dodge charger r/ts. It can even keep up with M3s. So yeah its a fast car and quick. The C300 feels quicker and feels like it has more torque but felt slower. I wouldn't recommend the C 300 because it's not as fun as the 328i. Reliabilty: I am amazed how well the quality is for the 328i. I have redlined it everyday and tossed it through corners. I didn't really do much maintenance on this car to be honest. Even if I didn't, BMW dealership technicians said my car was very healthy and I was surprised that it was. I even banged a couple chicks AT ONCE in high school. Anyways, If you're looking for an E90 328i, get a 2009 or higher. I'd say look for the M sport pack if you want it to look sportier. The sport line looks hella stock. Personally, I am looking for a 2011 E90 335i with M sport. Hard to find SMH.

[@dalgill5194]

What does everyone think off the BMW 3 series 318i auto 2008 UK?

[@nicolasscharnagl5011]

So I have just bought a 318d from 2009 as my first car with 116 000 km. Before you buy one always listen to the timing chain and do the maintenance. I can't say a lot about it but my previous owner had no problems when maintaining it right

[@MVHS937]

Excellent video. Very informative. Loved the on-screen data. Thank you.

[@Kevin-vx3hg]

perfect review, had one n52, doors sticking, waterpump failed, cooler and rocker leaked oil, eccentric shaft sensor gasket wicked up oil, rear window seal shot, had issue with steering lock also, and pcv, high oil consumption but within tolerance. it had full service history, and was immaculate.

[@stubones]

The car was immaculate with all those issues? It had clearly been abused. My 320D has done 120000 trouble free miles and is in great shape.

[@Kevin-vx3hg]

stubones Yes the car was in great shape, and had good service history. It looked the shit, and drove like shit(sometimes) maybe the diesel is more reliable providing its not the newer model. just dont buy anything with a n52b25 in it. I had a bad experience sure, but mine matches up to common faults experienced by others also. 120k on the diesel is nothing. i had 150k miles on mine. The diesel has a belt driven water pump so no issues there, watch those rear wheel bearings and EGR cooler on the 320d.

[@Kevin-vx3hg]

stubones to be fair everything i experienced, except the door handles and steering lock was more specific to the petrol model. and more specifically the straight 6 with lightweight block.

[@TheThinkerBodyMindSpirit]

BMW 318i 2010?

[@zakerif8082]

Very helpful, thank you so much for making this video, thank you for your time,

[@humandroid53]

Excellent information. Thanks.

[@Lee-eu6wf]

I think the interior is timeless and some trims are beautiful, however they do wear on high miles

[@charlesalves5155]

Thanks for the video

[@sanddeeprudhra5597]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH for this video.

[@meme-ml6fc]

The autogearbox is the worst unit i have ever come across, jerky in traffic and when releasing the foot brake from a stand still it jolts, bmw thought it was a good idea to dissengage the torque converter when brake applied to save fuel but it makes the car jolt when lifting foot off brake pedal. the 6sp ZF box is crap, if i knew this before hand i would never have bought this car with this gearbox

[@lastone7179]

me me it is a transmission coming from 2004, what did you expect lol. Have you tried mercedes or Audi transmission of the time?!

[@philb4031]

Which would you recommend between this or a w203 c-class?

[@bootfighter]

Thanx for another video of the E90, your reviews are very helpful, may you also please review M5 E60

[@raysufran9170]

Thanks amazing video

[@rozchristopherson648]

Thank you for fluid change tip !!!!😃👍

[@Face256]

Thx for the video, like it

[@markobrien4005]

How reliable are the x-drive models, any common failures?

[@73xug0]

Buy a proper radio and will see the difference. Before the radio it was not bad but after, it feels like a "new" car.

[@stubones]

My E91 320D Sport Plus Touring just went over 120000 miles today. Only issue? Broken drinks holder (common issue), which I replaced today too. The car drives perfectly and the interior looks great. It's an excellent car.

[@ansuyadhokia389]

very good video thanks

[@maddmavic]

Found a really nice 06 325i for 2k 177k miles.

[@miguelbahamonde6321]

Great video!

[@chankchan2723]

I have a 323 just like your video at 4:36 exactly. leaking is the most issues. I am suffering how to replace a new valve gasket now

[@JB-ee3vf]

Bmw 316i 2008 you think still worth in 2022 ?

[@rugby86]

ALL CARS are money pits. Do the regular maintenance schedules, the "big costs" that you end up paying when something goes "bye bye" due to the owner ignoring the maintenance schedules.

[@drummerdude100]

rugby86 not true at all. How do you regularly maintain an alternator? Or the ecu and engine sensors? It’s everything around the engine that fails. I’ve owned many used cars and most of them were reliable. Every bmw I’ve had has been endless problems. They especially love to leak! Some cars are just more reliable than others and that’s a fact.

[@itsatrap4986]

Hmm money pits? A Honda and Toyota just needs an oil change. It doesn't require you to flush coolant and brake fluids every 2 years and sure as hell doesn't leak said fluids.

[@ninjaninja9954]

Biggest bullshit. Best reliable trouble free car is honda civic. Treat it like a bitch and it will still run fine, only until you throw a nuclear bomb on it it will stop working.

[@thelargest7614]

What is the best diesel engine

[@johnpaeng64]

what is the difference between a 323i and a 325i N52 2.5L engines?

[@bobaphat3676]

3 stage intake manifold, DISA flaps.

[@frantiseksedivy5136]

I had a cooling fluid temperature sensor failure around 135000km, and a bit of an oil leak later, but nothing serious. My version is missing engine temperature indication which I think is a pity for any car, not to mention good old cold diesels... 320d E90.

[@S3l3ct1ve]

indeed there is no engine temperature indicator which is strange...