Here's why the E90 BMW 3-Series is so good.

The E90 generation BMW 3-Series has been with us since 2005. It was a highly praised car at the time, and it's still a great car now.
Review of the E90, E91, E92 and E93 cars.
Model on test: 2006 320d SE Saloon.
#bmw #bmw3series #e90
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[@neilduignan9835]

My uncle owns a 320d on an 06 plate and has completed 195,000 faultless miles. Such a well made car.

[@russiandrivers9986]

I've got a 06 320i and it still feels better than a lot of new cars

[@ivoryjoker007]

Another here with a 320i msport. 140 thousand miles and still going, still the original timing chain too, which keeps things interesting!

[@legallycanadian]

I have an 06 330xi and it is so amazing so well designed.

[@ruairidavis1879]

2007 320d e90, 322k on the clock. Full service history. Hasn't skipped a beat.

[@JJonCars]

Wow, that's great miles! No timing chain issues or anything? Perhaps it shows that if you service them properly, they will be OK...

[@terrificspokesman7416]

I think his one might be one of the last M47s rather than the N47 engine.

[@mrnicktoyou]

I just bought a 2005 model with the 2.5 litre 6 cylinder engine and I'm amazed by how good it is. It drives better than modern cars and it feels so solid and top quality. What a car.

[@JJonCars]

Ah yes, very nice. 6 cylinder all the way :)

[@alnilam8048]

​@@JJonCars Yes , I bought one, it has been 2 months and it's an amazing car to have. Its a 325i

[@davidborkovec3516]

it is now 2024 and I’ve had my e90 since 2011. Still love it!

[@Rambolambo88]

I've had my e92 320d since 2014... Love it!

[@dannybaker8030]

To cancel the signal light, just tap the lever in the SAME direction as it is currently indicating, the signal cancels with no danger of a contraindicator. I drive an '08 328xi, it drives as well as the day I drove it off the lot. I still love driving it. I live in Canada and always stored my car over winter and only started winter driving it 2 years ago. I'm kicking myself now; it is the most amazing winter car! The stance of the car, great weight distribution and the all wheel drive make it a great, safe winter performer.

[@sjay2985]

Owner for 4 years. The lci fixed most of what needed improving The chassis of the e90 sublime build quality and rigidity. The turning circle and many intricacies on the Lci version.. are fantastic. The drive from n47 181bhp.. is legit. If your servicing with the best oils and parts. Runs effortlessly. Seen your Benz bud. C250. Definitely want that. What a car

[@ams0876]

Hi I’m looking into buying one these as cheap run around. Would you still recommend it? Have you had any issues yet. The 4 cylinder cars are notorious with timing chain issues.TIA

[@alstound]

Why, does the pre-LCI have a bigger turning circle?

[@1pjodan]

On my 3rd e90, last one was a pre lci 320d that I took to 277000 miles, my latest is a lci 318i m sport, full service history and I change oil every 5000 miles, I can see me owning this forever, personally I can’t seem to find a new car that looks better than what I’ve got now, I love it

[@JJonCars]

That is decent miles! :)

[@stankovic4642]

which one do your recommend petrol or diesel and which version of them

[@SimonBrightman]

I had two separate 335s, one an xi and one an I model. 2007, 2008. They were exhilarating and precise. Great, honest review, JJ

[@JJonCars]

335 👌 Cheers Simon!

[@nielsie86]

Happy owner of a 320i LCI E91 and what a lovely machine, nothing nowadays drives like it does.. I've got it very well maintained but lucky there are some specialists now..

[@liohaan]

I've had an E91 318d LCI since 2010. Love every inch of it.

[@Nathaniel999]

Iv got e90 318i car. I was mell maintaning it for years with really small money imput. Last year i was struggelling a bit financially. Few things go wrong on it. Mainly as everybody know oil leaks but slowly renewing it by myself to get it run nice and smooth again. It have 165K miles on it and before oil leaks starts has absolutelly no problems. Love the car and amazed with the sturdy driving whell. Makes me feel like i really have great control over the car.

[@MrLovezkim]

I’ve got the 318i from 2008 and I have this car for almost 6 years and I still enjoy driving this car. It’s just an 318i with 143hp but it drives fantastic with minimal issues

[@GetToDaChopa]

I remember watching your clk video years ago when i had a clk320, ive since switched to a bmw e39 530i and i love it

[@JJonCars]

Ah nice, I think I remember you commenting. Sweet sweet car, will definitely get one on the channel at some point 👍

[@LukesGamePage]

I've been looking to get another E46, but you flipped my mind completely; looking for an E90 now. Great video x

[@JJonCars]

Good to hear it, the E90 is a bit unloved at the moment compared with the E46 but it will have its time for sure

[@LukesGamePage]

@@JJonCars yeah you can get a decent / high spec low mileage one with full history for around £10K - which is good in the current climate I reckon. There’s also well nice E39s for similar price about, so I’m torn 😊 I have an E46 328 at the mo.

[@olljum]

I own 330i. Magical car. I´ve driven newer 3-series models and maybe I´m just sentimental but every time I´ve sat in my own car afterwards, it just feels so much different - the car is like built around the driver and the sound from that naturally aspirated engine... And about the design - Joji Nagashima designed E39 and Z3 - both legendary BMW-s. I`m more than sure that E90`s time will come. Such an elegant car.

[@MM-su4gu]

How is it owning the car and the costs? I’m looking to get an e92 330i

[@olljum]

@@MM-su4gu So far (fortunately, knock on wood) it`s been very reasonable - just the basic maintenance after every 10 000 km. My car`s mileage is around 280 000 km and fortunately I`ve only had to do small repairs (changing water pump or some small air vent pipe).

[@Leon98Leo]

I have this car, although the repair bill can be quite high sometimes, but it drives great, solid car.

[@ninjoiinc-oc4br]

My father just bought a 2015 420 GC, and I inherited this from him. So happy!!!

[@thegamer4646]

This is by far one of the best 3 series but behind the e46. I remember I grew up with this car when my family use to have it for a decade. Absolute legendary car

[@stevensims3342]

I have a pre-LCI 328i SULEV and I freaking love it. Done a lot of work to keep it up in shape but it's really slick. I actually washed and waxed it today. It's a mechanics car too. I've done new oem valve cover and gasket, oil filter housing gasket, vanos, front and rear pads and rotors, brake flushes, power steering flushes, transmission filter change plus fluid, spark plugs, coils, LKQ rear differential replacement, both small diff bushings, diff fluid flush, repaired cup holders, fixed some small vapor seal leaks on the door, new starter, water pump, thermostat, intake gaskets, washer fluid pump (fixed with epoxy) serp belt, tensioner and frequent full synthetic oil changes. As a strong mechanic type, I really like the way it is engineered. There are a few things that I don't like about the car but the pros certainly outweigh the cons.

[@JJonCars]

Awesome, you're who all cars wish they had as an owner, lol. If you ever sell that someone will get a great car. Out of interest what don't you like about the car?

[@stevensims3342]

@@JJonCars Hard to say. I like so much on the car. Maybe things like a plastic valve cover but I honestly think with a lot of BMW engines longevity comes from frequent oil changes. I don't like that it has a sunroof and you have to finger clean the ports every decade. I don't like the fact that the car sustains any type of damage (had a critter cause like $600 in bumper damage). It makes me upset because I don't want that to happen to my beautiful car haha.

[@dennisnorton3880]

Hi JJ, JUst become the new owner of the 12 year old 318se. I have come from an E46 330ci & then for the past 5 years a 3.0D X5 E53, so I really didnt know what to expect with this. What a pleasant surprise, it has full service history & drives really well, very quiet & no knocks or bangs, feels very refined even with 144,000 miles on the clock. I dont like the absence of a dipstick or the fact there is no temperature gauge but that apart I am really impressed with it.

[@JJonCars]

Nice one Dennis - they're good aren't they. Sounds like you've bought a good one that has been cared for, as they can soldier on a long time if they are maintained right. The E46 is a nice car but the E90 does feel a lot more modern.

[@Jim-hq2kp]

Bought a 2011 320d a year ago. 66000km, gold w champagne leather, sunroof, auto, i drive. Custom spec built in SA and shipped to Mumbai for BMW manager. He bought it to NZ in 2015. FSH and had it serviced when I bought it. They knew the car and told me about its history. Great to drive! Solid, planted & fast! Love beemers. Bought my first, a 2002, in 1976.

[@martymcmeme5362]

Yess I love that people are talking about these things more! I love my e92 328 xdrive ! N52 is the perfect blend of practicality and fun, I have no complaints ! A lot of the jobs on these cars are very easily done DIY!

[@iffymohammed5783]

Buying my first 320d m sport today!! Excited

[@JJonCars]

Nice, enjoy it!

[@ViktorParkhomets]

Great, thanks! Just the car I've been considering lately, in coupe

[@JJonCars]

The coupe is a truly great looking car 👍

[@RandyLee-kl9gb]

Nice video. I’m still driving my 2008 BMW 335i with 144,500 miles. It’s my daily driver and I love driving that car. As with any car, it does require regular maintenance and some can be expensive. I do vast majority of my services at the dealer to ensure everything is done correctly. I might pass it on to my son in the near future as he gets his drivers license. I just have to figure out which BMW to get next. Definitely one with a B58 engine.

[@TheLyonCrest]

I have an E91 330d. Absolutely perfect car, last car was a E91 320d. Both are very high spec with Pan Roof and such. Can't beat them!

[@vdubwise]

I have a 2006 320d msport with 2 previous owners and full service history. I’ve owned the car for two years and it has been faultless the whole time. Bought it for £2600 with 94000 on the clock, one of my best ever purchases! Did 150 miles in it today which was nice!

[@TankTorva]

Got a 2007 e90 320d a month ago (my first car) and I’m loving it. Not much can keep up with me on the road!

[@JJonCars]

Great first car 👍

[@jess_o]

Been loving my 328xi for the past 10 years! I really believe these will reach Beloved Classic status like the e46 before it in due time

[@svhulda6157]

I have a E93 330XD from 2006. It has undercarridge from Alpina and front seats from Recaro with compressor operated cusions. Most used for driving from Norway to Italy/France and back. I'm working may way through it now to put it back in 'technical supreme condition', sort of. Milage shye of 100k miles. Not for sale. A perfect driving machiene on autobahn and roads in the Alps.

[@henryh2727]

Own a ‘11 320d LCI from new. The car is still like new, no issues over 80k kms even the interior still have a new leather smell when I open the door. The 380nm keeps me happy, even after all these years owning it. Will pass it on to my son when it’s time.😂

[@Biosynchro]

It is a terrific car, and I love the interior. It's a very modern car but it's also very pleasant to look at and to be inside. I just wish the ground clearance was a bit higher.

[@baoquoc3710]

N52 is legendary of the beleaguered N-series engines. it's pretty much fine for any occasion without the N54 headaches despite the massive tuning potential

[@PsalmMiracle]

I still have my 08 even after upgrading to a 2017 550i, I love the way the e90 looks

[@LIGERJ]

A 2005 330i. What a pleasure to drive, I've always been a SUV guy and this was the first Car than I actually enjoy to drive around.

[@pixelcharlie]

I have a 2005 325i and I've been driving it for 3 years now. It's such a nicely built, solid car. Absolutely fun to drive on twisty country roads here in New Zealand. And because it's an enthusiast's car, there's tonnes of DIY videos to fix almost anything. I've replaced my Oil filter housing gasket and oil cooler gasket myself, and a rear window regulator as well, without any prior car maintenance experience. I got it with 104,000kms on it and had the water pump and thermostat replaced right away by a shop. So now I don't have any critical items to worry about, except maybe for the alternator and AC compressor next. I only wish I got a manual instead of an automatic, but those are hard to find in my part of the woods.

[@JJonCars]

That's a really good point about it being an enthusiast car and there being vids on how to fix and replace stuff - not all cars have got that kind of content out there for them :) Nice one!

[@petrelwhales7626]

I also own a E90 2007 325i msport, I got it in December 2022 … I have put 15000 km on it , it is currently at 142000 kilometers It does not give me problems and no leakages, except for the AC failure!

[@pixelcharlie]

@@petrelwhales7626 what kind of AC failure?

[@MI57Y]

My uncle had two of these both the LCI and previous gen 320d absolute tanks these cars were I don’t care what anyone says and not to mention the elegant yet classy look about these still in 2023. My dad currently has one too but it’s a 318i automatic 😎😎beautiful machines

[@JJonCars]

Yeah, they do still look good today 👍

[@alexrhodes6695]

I actually really like the turn indicator now that im used to it.

[@steliofrasco3455]

I own both a 318 and a 320d and fully satisfied with the comfort and reliability of each both bough used at 12 years of age. Maintenance is key and driving pleasure they will bring

[@JJonCars]

Great pair 👍

[@user-uq5cf3ls2j]

I gotta give it to you man, you're the the best car reviewer 😊

[@JJonCars]

Well, thank you very much!

[@user-uq5cf3ls2j]

@@JJonCars you should do the Audi A3 next time

[@user-sx7gh1sb1m]

I have e90 or 2007 bmw 335i twin turbo that has over 201 thousand miles on original everything except the radiator which I just replaced at 200 thousand. It's been so reliable and even with the miles it has on it now it's still like new driving wise and handling and also just overall everything has held up extremely well!!! I still have original injectors and turbos on it. The refined gearing , motor, trans is just magical with these cars and work so good together!! It makes so much low end torque it's unrealistic and still fast even compared to today's cars but I also can get 34mpg on the highway which is just Amazing!! Best overall vehicle experience I have ever had hands down and I will never be without one now!!

[@JJonCars]

Wow, thats great. How long have you had the car? Very impressive milage and reliability.

[@user-sx7gh1sb1m]

I have only had the car for just over a year but everything I have looked at on it has been original down to the 01 index injectors and the radiator I changed out was original 2007 build date on it as well. It's my first bmw and I was born a Mopar guy lol.. I do all my own work on everything and this car has won me over lol. It does everything so good which is strange really being you usually give up hp for fuel economy or give up ride quality for handling but this 335i just takes everything in stride and does it easily. I tell everyone that she's (bmw) has some nice curves, is easy in the eyes, does mind being drove hard and put up wet, like a lady on the street but a freak on the strip but can be a little.high maintenance sometimes lol.

[@artcruz5603]

I've owned my e90 2006 325i 3.0 zf trans for about 3 years now and its been really reliable after getting all services done and keeping up on the maintenance, its got about 175,000 miles and she still drives strong! N52's are no doubt reliable engines ill keep my e90 till the wheels fall off.

[@LautonRiley]

I have this car 06 M sport just had it all done up and it’s don’t 220000 and it still drives amazing

[@albertonunez851]

Amazing Machines! I have to 325i and 325XI Love them both.

[@Hazamandeous]

Got a 335i saloon a few months back and had at the time around 126k miles- loads of mods in it internally although cosmetically other than an upgraded exhaust and wheels and lowering springs it stock. Its at 132k miles, and its become my favorite car to drive. Such spirit went into designing it. Shame what has happened to BMW recently.

[@astongrad930]

I have the 330i variant, been my favourite car to date. Absolutely lovely car to drive that is capable on the twisties , refined enough to do long commutes and an very competent daily - plenty of boot space and decent cabin space. Mine is finished with piano black trim and complemented by beige leathers, still looks fresh all these years on, hard to believe this was available 20 years ago.

[@JJonCars]

Crazy how modern they feel isn't it!

[@astongrad930]

@@JJonCars exactly

[@captainpugwash6889]

Like your style JJ 👍 I have a 55 plate 325i E90. I got lucky when I bought it 'by accident' (was actually looking for an E46). It turns out that this year/model is less likely to suffer water pump failure and rusting of rear subframe mounts is not an issue. My CC fan was not working, however: I was told that this was a difficult and expensive fix but I did it myself in half an hour for nothing...20 minutes on eBay, two screws, 10 minutes of fiddling, job done. No OBD faults at 140k miles. Apart from bricked frm module (reverse lights don't work) the car is perfect. It handles beautifully, pulls like a train and revs freely to redline. If buying again, I might look for the 3 litre, but the 3 stage intake means there is more to go wrong...imho. Only car which I would consider changing to would be a Porsche but they are out of my reach... probably a good thing!

[@JJonCars]

Thanks! Nice work on sorting it for nothing. Sounds like you've got a good one :)

[@carljasper2001]

Great car indeed... i already have it for about 4years lots of technical and mechanical issues but managed to fix it ;)

[@davidlovatt2335]

Many thanks JJ for another excellent video. However, you are going to have to stop this because you have a way of making me want most of the cars you have reviewed such as this one, the E46, the saabs, octavia older and newer, the passat, the honda legend and the volvo 4x4 estate. Absolutely look forward to your videos.

[@JJonCars]

Hahaha thanks David! Sorry, but not sorry 😄

[@MrOnlymoin1]

i have a low milage 325i 2008 . brought it 2 years ago at 28000 kms! i just love.

[@JJonCars]

Wow, that is super low mileage! You gotta keep it forever :D

[@elemar5]

Where did you bring it to? 😊

[@MaxLovell-cg4gr]

I'm currently learning to drive in my Dad's 07' 320d E91 estate touring and its a real challenge coming from the driving instructors car. Especially since it's done 197,000 miles on the clock and with the heavy steering! But I must say its never not fun to drive! This will be my first car so I think I've got a lot to look forward to in it!

[@JJonCars]

A 'proper car' haha. And very nice for a first car :)

[@mgellerster]

Best car I've ever owned. Mine is going on 19 years. My Accord died at 13 years.

[@blessingmapatha5482]

I have been driving mine for the past 5 years now....I would say the 320d was the best choice ive made...it drives smoothly and comfortably. I just reached 300,000 km last week

[@mohamedelzein5936]

I have a E90 320d 2010 and i have done 165,000 miles i have changes things here and there but its a great car. I cant see myself replacing it anytime soon.

[@thewizrd772]

Is it fuel efficient? How many times per week do you refuel?

[@georgemorley1029]

I’ve got a 14 year old E90 320d “M sport” with 180,000 miles on the clock. Every time I think I’m going to move on from it, after every service or MOT, I always find myself happy that I haven’t and that I just keep it going. Having driven more recent models as hire cars, I feel like this was a high point for the marque, a period when driver engagement and technological complication were still in balance with each other. Newer BMW cars, for all their electronic interfaces, ironically make me feel very disconnected from what it is that I’m actually doing, which is not selecting a tune from iTunes, or gazing at a tablet-like satnav screen, but driving a car. And funny old thing, I want to feel like I’m driving a car.

[@JJonCars]

Fully agree that it's the sweet spot era!

[@carriehollister6179]

I have a 2007 328xi, that just turned over 100k. I love the car and get compliments on it's looks.

[@JJonCars]

Great car 👍 didn't get the xi models here :(

[@ericgoulinlippifernandes2960]

Great video! I really need to comment on the part about the indicators. I'm sorry to tell you that you did not understand the system properly with regard to cancelling the indicator. You are supposed to press it slightly in the SAME direction as the side that is actually on, i.e. the side you want to cancel. In my opinion, and I have owned an e90 for almost 8 years now (still going very strong without any problems), the indicator system is the best in car history, once you know how it works!

[@BarryCoombs1]

I ran a manual 2005 E91 320d M Sport for 9 years. Took it to 238k miles with very few issues but I did service it every 10k miles. Best car I've owned and really miss it. It would still be going now if I hadn't bumped it but I had some great A/Broad drives in it along the way. Running a 17 plate Merc B Class at the mo and it feels dead at the wheel compared to the BMW despite it being more modern with better tech but it just doesn't make you grin or look forward to the drive like the BMW did.

[@maqsoodhassan8978]

Owned mine for 3 years and had issues yearly. All really weird issues too but that happens if you get your car bought for you 😂😂 (uncle). Had issues with my control arms literally tearing in half. Constant issues with suspension (broken sway bars) and had an issue with a brake caliper that kept seizing despite changing it. Even my garage were stumped on the issue. Ultimately sold it for cheap and have been torn about buying another one. Loved the car despite everything, suprisingly always turned on, had 0 issues with the ignition and kept on top of the maintainance i could afford. Hoping to get into a type r now, something with just as much perf as the 320d with more reliability.

[@dzonikg]

I have E93 ,still best looking for me cabrio with hard roof (i would never buy with out metal roof) ,i have 19 inch on it so ride is little bit "hard" but looks much better. IT has 210 000 km on it and all works for now ,its manual petrol so consumption is on high side ,i awerage 15l/100 km mostly town

[@rnkrnk335]

I have a 2005 and I wish I had bought the 2012 which was the last of this line. It might not be the most hi-tech or fastest but I just love how it handles.

[@JJonCars]

You can always upgrade one day :)

[@nijo6480]

I have a e90. Brilliant car

[@mw2mastersash]

I have a 07 e90 320d and I wouldn't change it not many problems with it and 270k on the clock and still going strong

[@karlbielby9460]

If the indicators are anything like my 1 series, you cancel them by tapping it in the SAME direction as you are indicating.. took me a while to find that out! Im currently in search of a car and an E93 (330/35i) is on my list... i love the folding hardtop, which also puts the 350SL on the list... id really like an XK8 (the 4.2 ideally) but i think id really struggle with my narrow and tight parking arrangement! Any other convertibles that have 6+ cylinders, a bit of poke and character that you can think of? bonus points for 4 seats! Great video once again! Cheers, Keep up the great work !

[@JJonCars]

Ohh really! will have to try that out next I find myself behind the wheel of a Beemer of this era. Much more usable, but not intuitive at all haha. Convertibles that spring to mind: Mercedes CLK or E-Class Convertible, both have 4 seats that will just about fit adults in the back, and huge engines available too. Both soft tops though. Thanks! :)

[@karlbielby9460]

@@JJonCars No, but now i know how it works, I find it way better than most other cars, where you tap the opposite way! I had thought of the CLK, definately one to go look at. I hadnt thought of the E class though, though it may be a bit big...cheers for the reccomendation!

[@historyforthebetter2646]

I have an 06 325xi i love it

[@skin_flick]

I have an E91 320d 2007 model M47TU2D20, Sapphire Black with gloss black kidney grills that looks stock with the car's paint and OEM E91 Blackline tail lights and angel eyes. Set on 17" OEM style 187 and style 284 with spacers on the rear axle. M Sport interior with the black roofliner, sport steering wheel and sport gear knob. No iDrive which I'm fine with and no cup holders which can be a pain sometimes. I do have nets at the back of my sport seats with inflatable cushioning for the sides and the back. Since my brother owned it and I afterwards it's always been serviced decent, he however did some mods that I've turned back stock again. It's on Bilstein B4 and the whole underside has been renewed since 10.000km ago. It did 232km/h this summer on the German highway even though it's stock. I felt it could do a tiny little bit more but traffic came ahead, normally it's limited to 223km/h. 270.000k right now and there's nothing wrong with it, my garage says it can easily go for another 10 15 years. As someone mentioned here in the comments, if you push your indicator the same way back it stops blinking which is quite handy.

[@JJonCars]

Nice one. Agree that you're not missing out without iDrive :) That is good to know about the indicator, it's not quite as badly designed as I thought haha

[@AL-PAKA]

I have the e90 pre lci 320dse with same engine, remapped it and its smoothed it out and made it surprisingly quick, i did the same as you, full m sport leather interior with electric bolsters m sport wheel and a copy f series gearknob that feels great and added the black bamboo wood trim, i love it but it has been going through abs sensors on the back wheel so probably will need a new driveshaft that won't be cheap, apart from this though its been reliable.

[@1240enzo]

I have owned my 2007 E90 323i for around 7 years and the car now has a bit over 230,000kms. About 6 months ago the original engine died and so I went through the very expensive option of replacing the engine with a low km good condition 2nd hand engine. In many ways economically it didn’t really make sense to this but I did regardless as I enjoy the car, and couldn’t stand the idea of sending it to the wreckers. Sadly the paintwork on the roof, bonnet and boot are all starting to fail and so that too will be a costly repair. I know not worth doing from a financial perspective but when I can afford it, I will get it sorted out. Overall, it’s been a good experience with the car and I must say when out on the open road it’s a real pleasure to drive.

[@JJonCars]

It doesn't have to be economically viable to save these cars, I know exactly how you feel. Other people won't understand the connection that 'car people' get with their car. A friend of mine spent £1000s on his E90, and still never had anything bad to say about it. Great cars and like any machine, they need maintenance :)

[@Stag2997]

Great machines indeed. I have an E91 pre-LCI 325d M-Sport, but on SE 17s. It could be a little bigger (but which car can't be ; I had a MkIV Mondeo Estate before this), but it's a perfect size generally for a daily driver. I also have the veneberable M57 in mine, which is pretty good. Mine is now on 152k and ising.

[@JJonCars]

Most things will probably feel small compared to your Mk4 Mondeo estate, cavern of a boot in there haha. Nice one.

[@jackstoker6953]

I’ve got an e90 325i 2005 beautiful car

[@DejaWithoutTheVu]

2008 328xi 125k miles and still going!

[@alexandrugarlea1128]

Yea, great car. I’ve had mine E90 2009 LCI for almost a year now. No real issues yet.

[@JJonCars]

Nice one. I've decided I need to review an LCI, lots of good comments about them

[@zaphodbeeblebrox9109]

Mine has been a nightmare.

[@alexandrugarlea1128]

im sorry bro. @@zaphodbeeblebrox9109

[@alexandrugarlea1128]

@@zaphodbeeblebrox9109 since then my transmission failed so i had to replace that for 500 euroes.

[@Rjhs001]

Hi JJ. Yeah, I'm with the motoring press on this and have never been a fan of the design, great car that it undoubtedly is. It also obviously suffers from the BMW way of listing everything you'd possibly want as an optional and probably costly extra. Having said all that, these 3 series always seemed larger and more spacious than you imagined they'd be so big tick for that and if someone offered me one at the right price, of course I'd be delighted to drive one. I see that now BSJJ is a business exec', he's calmed his hair down! Cheers.

[@JJonCars]

Yep, I think it's the kidney grille area for me that's not quite right. But from some angles I quite like the looks of it. It is surprising how much space there is, much better than a lot of other cars I've tested. I'm sure BSJJ will be up to something completely different next time, can't get him to stick to anything 😄 Cheers John!

[@tcaudiobooks737]

f30 330d owner checking in, to make the claim that the e90 3-series was the last one that was truly great to drive.

[@JJonCars]

That's interesting. The F3X series are good to drive, but first thing I noticed was how light the steering is compared to the old E30.

[@janea.dripin4546]

I love my E90 325i M3! ❤❤❤

[@alarm510]

E90 320d 2011 owner, mine is amazing!!!! Love it!!!!!

[@ndlangamie2495]

How is the fuel economy?

[@alarm510]

@@ndlangamie2495 for diesel in UK, £0.17 per mile

[@alarm510]

@@ndlangamie2495 true mpg I would say around 50 for diesel, not the best

[@kevinpeeters947]

Make sure you get sport seats in this car , they are amazing , in fact get it in every bmw

[@user-dk4qv4om8w]

I have the 323i and I love it 💯it's my first BMW and it made me a fan that's why I clicked on this video 😊

[@JJonCars]

Awesome. Great car, thanks for clicking :)

[@wynandboshoff1620]

My 320d E90 sitting on 338000 km No issues. Just taken care of.

[@realmellomusic9372]

I feel inclined to make a video of my experience with my e90 after 4 years. Total cost of parts about 2500 not including normal wear and tear like brakes and spark plugs tires. I’ve done all the work myself and I redlined it almost every time I drove it. Still have it today running a shorter belt bypassing the alternator which is putting more strain on alternator pully causing some knocking on startups but other than that engine purs eats of the highways and turns and I’ve driven the crap out of her. 165k got her 100k and honestly very confident I’ll get to 200k without having to change the way I drive. Great car idc what anyone says.

[@JJonCars]

That's amazing given how hard you're pushing the engine. You should make the video!

[@apemoon1731]

I got my fingers burned by an 08 plate 318i last year. Almost identical to the one in the video, but with a Dakota leather interior. A gorgeous car and a beautiful drive.......then the timing chain debacle happened 🤦🏻‍♂️. It started with low oil pressure warnings....and that was the end of that 😕

[@JJonCars]

Ahh, bad luck!

[@allmech_BMW_fault_finding]

Not so much when you fix em day in day out haha. Love your video mate and nice voice unlike mine on my videos haha. You sound like your from Stoke or Nottingham.

[@JJonCars]

Haha I can only imagine. Cheers mate, I think my accent is a bit of a mish-mash of places. Born in Manchester but grew up in Derbyshire, so Stoke/Nottingham is a good guess :)

[@allmech_BMW_fault_finding]

@@JJonCars No worries 🙂 Will keep an eye out for your future videos

[@moderndayentertainment5812]

Day in day out? I’ll go months before needing a repair

[@JJonCars]

He's a BMW mechanic :)@@moderndayentertainment5812

[@jamesfoo8999]

The indicator is useful as if you just need to let someone behind know you're moving, like overtaking or moving into inside lane (etc) you can use the short 3 blink one and it stops after and you don't need to worry about it. If you're turning a corner etc you use the longer one, and it does turn itself off. There are occasions when it doesn't reset but this is the same in all cars. Nice review, thanks :)

[@GrandDriveAuto]

I have an e90 330i - great car

[@RNN24]

I have 2008 328XI Sedan with 75K miles - bought her new in Summer of 2008. The ride is excellent, brake is very good - I think this Gen of Series 3 have much better brake than the later Gen cars IMO. Maintenance wise, nothing is unexpected, new water pump, Ing coils, plugs, belt, oil seal/gasket, knickknack parts will be needed at some point as she ages. The only regret is that... we should have got a wagon (E91) instead of a Sedan E90.

[@JJonCars]

Oh nice, we didn't get the xi models for the E90 in the UK. Sounds like its been a good car for you

[@keatongroom]

Didnt it give lots of electronic issues and what about DIY, how easy is it to work on?

[@terrificspokesman7416]

If you get a chance can you do a review of the E60 preferably an lci 535d.

[@JJonCars]

As soon as I get the chance, I will :)

[@MrAndreCoutinho]

Nice review! I used think that the e90 was ugly as well, well I still think, at least on this pre-facelift version, 😂 Thankfully on later models after 2009, they fixed the ugliness of the rear and cheap looking taillights and it looks quite nice. You have mentioned the V8 M3 but forgot to mention that the e90 was the last bmw with a naturally aspirated inline 6 engine.

[@JJonCars]

The front grille looks slightly weird as well on the pre-facelift. They definitely improved it for the LCI 👍

[@elemar5]

To cancel the indicators you move the stalk in the same direction they are flashing.

[@georgemorley1029]

Correct but as this is a BMW, nobody will ever take the time to pay attention! 😂 I drive one myself by the way.

[@alnilam8048]

​@@georgemorley1029True

[@alstound]

Got a 2005 325i in November, is bad in many ways, paint, seats, leaks everywhere, but took a gamble because of these two wordsn MANUAL GEARBOX. It was only one of three for sale in Australia at the time. The rest are just 320i models that obviously don’t have the sonorous I6 sound.

[@JJonCars]

Very nice! I6 with a manual, perfection.

[@TheBrokenBMW]

On E90 3 Series and E60 5 Series, cancel indicator by flipping same direction as you first flip the direction, you dont flip to other direction and indicate opposire direction by mistake...

[@JJonCars]

Yeah, I have since been informed of this. But I tried it and still find it quite counter intuitive. I guess you'd get used to it!

[@MrAsjobeN]

How about petrol models, 318i 2010? Are they any good?

[@godfreymuhetu4478]

What happens when you by-pass the bmw 320i e90 key which requested programming?

[@keatongroom]

VERY VERY well done for thinking to have an alter ego to offer the alt opinion. Well done

[@JJonCars]

Thanks!

[@user-zf1qz4lf9z]

I have an E90 330IX it’s a great and very reliable car anytime

[@Oscar_T.V_cars_and_stuff]

I know I've said in the past that i want an E39 5 series but i won't turn down the E90 3 series ❤❤❤

[@JJonCars]

The E39 is an awesome car. My uncle has bought 2 (yes, 2) 535i V8s recently... I need to see if he will let me do a video with them hah

[@Edwin-km4xk]

I own a 320i for the last 4 years. Great car. But here the octane rating we get is lower than recommended resulting in the car being a lot less punchy than it used to be. Not my fault nor the car’s fault but we’re living with it

[@JJonCars]

Where abouts are you? And what's the best octane you can find?

[@shano81]

xhp transmission tune will make it perfect

[@alankim4989]

I’be been driving e90 lci 320d more than 1 year. It was 200k km mileage, and now it is 226k km.. 😂 I spent around 3 thousands euro to fix some powertrain parts such as transmission and engine oil leakage .. etc… etc… This car is definitely great car especially driving wheel is bery heavy unlike other cars thesedays. I do recommend this car even though now this car need to be maintained and fixed for many occasions, but I believe money for it should be worth it.

[@JJonCars]

Definitely worth it, thanks for keeping another one on the road 👍 I want to find an LCI to review now

[@Unathiwealth]

500km now powerful car indeed

[@dzk6714]

e90 330xd 2006 still going strong 180k miles