Should you buy a used BMW 320d - Detailed Ownership review | Best Sports sedan | Service cost of BMW

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Today, I'm excited to introduce you to my 2014 BMW 320d. This sleek and stylish sedan is a true blend of performance and luxury and is the replacement to my beloved Skoda Laura...
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Under the hood, it's powered by a responsive 2.0-liter diesel engine, delivering an impressive 184 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque. Whether you're cruising down the highway or navigating city streets, the 320d offers an exhilarating driving experience with its sporty handling and smooth acceleration. Step inside, and you'll be greeted by a beautifully crafted interior, featuring premium materials and modern amenities. From the comfortable sport seats to the intuitive infotainment system, every detail is designed with your comfort and convenience in mind. Plus, with its fuel-efficient engine, the 320d is as practical as it is thrilling to drive. Stay tuned for more updates and adventures with my BMW 320d here on my channel!
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[@JRSCars]

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[@GokulTube-ho6ss]

Got myself the same car, an year ago. Best decision I've made so far. I would suggest you to do some coding. You can disable the auto start stop, enable sport transmission, configurable sports mode Nd tons of other features. I bought an Enet cable for 1000Rs, did the coding myself. Absolutely worth it. I did some performance mods also. Brembo drilled brake rotors - 24K Stage 1 ECU remap - 30K Tein endura pro suspension - 1.2 L These mods make significant improvements to the already gem of a car. Service cost has been around 15K for me. I source the parts myself and install them at an FNG

[@anshul9856]

Hi any way I can better understand the same things? Any guides you could redirect me to? I am looking to buy a 320d used and also want to DIY a few things

[@JRSCars]

Thanks for your comment buddy! Will have a look at it Suspension costed 1.2L all in? Front and rear? Mine is slowly on the way out and I’m evaluating options

[@tejamuni2]

congrats, I drive the same model and year bmw diesel. It's clocked 80000 miles and still goes smooth like butter. I spend 15000 for service every 10k kms.

[@JRSCars]

That’s awesome buddy! Thank you!

[@santhoshyoganand]

How much would the engine oil, consumables and labour costs ? Can you pls break up the 15k bill ?

[@yusufrazi8580]

@santhoshyoganand service is very much affordable on these generation infact on any of the BMWs provided a little time is given on OEM parts. An airfilter from Mahale or Mann will cost around 2200 fuel filter from original BMW will cost 1650 or if u choose Mahale/Mann will cost 1400 cabin filter from Mahale/Mann 2300 fully synthetic engine oil from Mobil 1 will cost 4500-5000. if you plan to change disel filter which is supposed to be changed on every 3 service that will cost for 3500-3800 labour charge will be additional 1500.

[@santhoshyoganand]

@@yusufrazi8580 thanks Yusuf for the detailed response:)

[@thxboogeyman812]

Can you take it out in rainy season

[@aarunyadubey]

9:33 if that truck would have been little bit close that what would have happened! 😭 Bhaiya you're an absolute gentleman and smart person and India needs people like you! Bro your parents love you a lot and they're always waiting for you in your home! Drive safe bro please for god's sake! Lots of love brother ❤

[@JRSCars]

Sure bro! Thanks for your kind words and support Don’t worry, there was enough space, the GoPro wide angle makes it look closer than it actually is… I’m pretty safe on the roads 😃

[@dude_in_yellow3796]

Congrats on the upgrade btw! The best upgrade from Skoda for sure 😃😃

[@JRSCars]

Thanks again bro😃

[@tamilthatha007]

Congrats thambi

[@JRSCars]

thanks thatha!

[@abinashd29]

Good to see you after a very long time man. Great video as always 😊

[@JRSCars]

Thanks so much buddy😃

[@dude_in_yellow3796]

Excellent review brother! Eagerly waiting for the comparison between your friends Virtus GT and your 320d. Please make it soon and also include the build quality, fit and finish apart from performance and efficiency bro

[@JRSCars]

Definitely! Unfortunately that car was mildly flooded, he is also waiting to get it back. Will film and upload as soon as it is back

[@sabarikannanmm]

Once again Kuddos for the efforts and time you have taken to deliver us a good content! your content never disappointed me ! Keep making more contents !

[@JRSCars]

Thanks so much buddy! Means a lot😃

[@maddysing]

Of course I will buy 320d over virtus. For sheer driving pleasure..Very informative video.. ❤

[@JRSCars]

Thanks buddy!

[@maddysing]

@@JRSCars bro can we put paddle shifters to this 320d f30 model after market..

[@dude_in_yellow3796]

8:38 Awesome driving bro! BMW is BMW for sure! Anyday better than Merc or Audi

[@JRSCars]

Thanks so much bro😄

[@BluBoi236]

Best review of the f30 3 series As owner of both f30 and new g20 I can confirm the build quality and material feel is much much better in f30 than g20 But performance of g20 is better Can't have both unfortunately Used f30 is best bang for buck and best option than f10 also. Back seat also f10 is not that much better than f30! Nice review again brother 👍

[@JRSCars]

Yes buddy. Also imho, only 530d is worth considering, not the 520d - but for India and daily use - nothing beats a 320d

[@MrVickyfz16]

music to my ears ! the perfect drivers car... one Q ... have u checked the carbon deposits in the engine, Cam etc ? i have seen few Bmwer with such issues.

[@JRSCars]

Hey man! Thank you! In my case, I have not checked it physically but since the car has been maintained only at bmw and both myself and the previous owner fuel up only at either Shell/CoCo BP outlets - the deposits should not be much… A simple way to check is with the performance of the vehicle - if it performs as close to the company claimed performance figures (0-100 time, etc.,) then all is well 😃

[@tamilthatha007]

9:00 Super driving thambi! Vande summa parakadhu

[@JRSCars]

Thanks tamilthatha!

[@anindita1162]

Excellent video, very informative!

[@JRSCars]

Thank you so much 😄

[@chekpdi]

Gr8 review. This is the first time i saw your channel. I am also considering a pre worshipped 320d luxury line. Does it have better ground clearance than sports line? This will my fun car so mostly 2 people drive.

[@JRSCars]

Thanks buddy! Same ground clearance only between luxury n sport to my knowledge

[@filmzography449]

Congratulations on the purchase 🎉

[@JRSCars]

Thanks bro!

[@Glosiam]

Essay writing offer is over bro, Drive safe…

[@JRSCars]

Haha nice one man! Yea, that highway is relatively safe tho

[@4wd_and_riffs]

Great review, bro! Small correction. 320d is a fantastic car, but the 330i of both this generation (F30) and next one (G20) will walk the 320d. Of course, mileage would be horrible too, compared to 320d.

[@JRSCars]

Thanks bro! Totally agree, 330i is on a different level The 320d is perfect for India though - best combination of power and efficiency

[@4wd_and_riffs]

@@JRSCars Agreed. Get a downpipe and stage 1 on 320d and laugh away to 200 hp/500 nm along with 20 kmpl on highways

[@ankush4572]

Get a stage 1 tune. Would love to see more from this car

[@JRSCars]

Yes buddy, that’s the plan But first - my friend has a stock Octy 1.8 TSI and I’m in the process of convincing him for a diesel vs petrol and rwd vs fwd duel which he is not accepting too😂

[@BluBoi236]

Awesome bro! Fantastic review !

[@JRSCars]

Thanks man!

[@blacksparrow1818]

amazing car you got there, any plans of remapping this one, as it can squeeze out 230-240hp pretty easily with just an ecu flash.

[@JRSCars]

Thanks man! Haha, yes, a remap is planned down the line - but in all honesty it’s plenty powerful enough for our roads 😃

[@pubgbossgaming7994]

Awesome video brother 😎 waiting for video on new car in garage 🎉

[@JRSCars]

Definitely bro, coming soon😃

[@captainhugo206]

Very nice car also. Good upgrade. Skoda will be missed though...

[@JRSCars]

Thanks bro, yes true

[@abinashd29]

Also, for service do you prefer servicing the car in the showroom or third party service centre?

[@JRSCars]

So far i have done one service at the dealership, and service has been great but pricey. Third party I’m sure will do a great job too, but I want to maintain the service records

[@c.pratapreddy]

Nice review bro. Your car looks fabulous . On average how much you are spending for service? Were there any part failures and got it repaired/replaced?

[@JRSCars]

Thanks so much man! General service i.e. oil n consumables comes around ₹30-35k So far the things replaced are only the wiper washer motor (very very pricey at ₹9k) and the AC cabin filter (very pricey at ₹5k)

[@c.pratapreddy]

@@JRSCars Thanks for the quick reply. Much appreciated. many people say that for every 1lakh kms we need to change all 4 suspensions and may be brake discs too. Is it true? Can we maintain the 6/7 years old luxury vehicles at outside garages rather than company service centres? Do we get genuine spares in the after market?

[@JRSCars]

Suspension varies - I feel mine has to be changed in another 10-15k km (Odo is 60k now) Suspension wear and tear is purely based on road conditions and driving style - in Chennai 70k is kind of the upper limit unless the car has only highway mileage The car can be maintained outside at a reputed independent garage for around ₹20-25k & that’s a good option I’ll take mine to the dealer only for safety related (brake fluid and pads) and engine related servicing (oil and oil filter)

[@forgrowth9586]

Looks like a very good car...congrats 😊

[@JRSCars]

Thank you! 👍

[@filmzography449]

Do you still miss the Skoda bro? Is this car better in every aspect or do you feel something missing?

[@JRSCars]

Yes, to be honest I do. The Laura was built like a tank and had a go-anywhere feel. With the 3, you do have to be more careful on bad roads and a bit more cautious in general

[@aadityasrivastava6887]

Great video, man! On a side note, would you prefer the f30 320d or an e90 320d from, let’s say 2011 as a used one right now?

[@JRSCars]

Thanks buddy! This is an interesting one, let me try and break it down from my perspective - having owned the f30 for almost a year now & having driven an e90 a couple of times. E90 pros: Excellent handling Raw feel on power delivery Cheaper to buy (than f30) but maintenance is same Cons: Rear seat space is abysmal Ride comfort is harsh Heavy steering at city speeds It’s pretty old now - so finding a neat and clean car is difficult F30 Pros: More modern More rounded - great balance of performance, handling and comfort Cons: Purists say it’s become soft and imho it offers 80% of the E90’s handling Rear seat space is average (but better than e90) I’d prefer the F30 any day

[@aadityasrivastava6887]

@@JRSCars that’s a solid breakdown. I’ve driven the f30 and loved it but not an e90 yet. I do have an e90 in sight too and it seems to be in a very clean condition so might go to check it out as well and that should give me a hands on comparison. Also what’s the odo reading on your f30? I’ve read that the n47 engine has serious timing chain problems that come around 1 lakh kms and it costs quite a lot to replace it. I was almost about to buy the f30 but since it’s a 2012 and driven 83k kms already I’m afraid the maintenance is going to be on a much higher side. Cheers, man!

[@JRSCars]

@aadityasrivastava6887 Happy to help! Yes, mine had 46k when I got her, now at 61K Yes, timing chain has to be done at 1L km... pretty sure, it will be the same with the e90 too...

[@rc__beast100]

Can a stage 2 Skoda Laura compete against your 320d? and Win?

[@JRSCars]

Good question - in a drag race 320d will win for sure, as RWD traction is superior However, a rolling race will be very close and almost equal I feel

[@captainhugo206]

Nice driving bro🎉

[@JRSCars]

❤️

[@khushkulkarni7978]

Awesome video bro can you compare 320D and Virtus?

[@JRSCars]

Yes bro, that video is coming soon

[@kunaloswal2828]

At what price u bought?

[@JRSCars]

Just under 20L

[@TheKushagraSharma]

Hey Bro would it be good buying a bmw 320d 2010 for like 4.5 lakhs if maintained well also can we re register that car since it’s gonna be 15 yr old?

[@JRSCars]

Hey bro - yes FC renewal is possible Pls be very careful tho, a cheap buying price can mean expensive repairs Check throughly and find car with proper genuine service history

[@thxboogeyman812]

I have heard many complaints regarding steering rack electronics failure in rainy seasons can you let me know if it’s true because that’s the only thing stopping me from buying it

[@JRSCars]

There is some sound on the steering side - the thrust piece can cause some sounds Regarding failure, I guess it would happen if the car is driven through a flooded area Even if it fails, it would be a one time cost to replace and should not stop you from getting this gem As I say, keep atleast 10-15% of original car price as a ready cash back up for repairs Else don’t buy pre-owned luxury cars

[@jakshin7646]

Does 320d has cruise control

[@JRSCars]

This generation got something called LIM (Limiter), you can set a speed limit and even if you press the accelerator lightly, it will maintain the set speed. If you press hard, then the limiter will get disengaged... Kind of like manual cruise control... Abroad, the F30 got proper cruise control...

[@rahulmr]

We can cruise /paddle added if we retrofit the aftermarket M Sport steering. I have done it as DIY

[@AnupPrabhu007]

What is your opinion on 2012 F10 530d which is avaliable for pretty good price nowadays.

[@JRSCars]

Great option for sure - but there are a few things to consider 1. Maintenance and Spares are expensive 2. Technology wise - outdated in 2024 3. Buy it only if you have another smaller reliable car at home - if any major repairs are needed - you aren’t left without a car And also the 5 is pretty big for daily office use in city traffic, imho, it’s best for highway cruising

[@JRSCars]

I too was looking for a 530d first, but apart from straight line speed, they aren’t that much better than the 3. The 3 ticks all the right boxes for India - especially the performance and efficiency departments

[@AnupPrabhu007]

Thanks for your valuable insights

[@JRSCars]

Anytime buddy👍

[@forgrowth9586]

Good logic 😊

[@tubeless1982]

Hi bro, what is Prestige line. Is that better than sports line?

[@JRSCars]

Hi bro, Prestige is the base model buddy So it is worse than luxury line and Sport line No sunroof, smaller wheels, no sports seats (sport line) and basic instrument cluster (no display)

[@BluBoi236]

Pls review new x5 bro. I am interested

[@JRSCars]

Sure bro👍

[@eurodrift2498]

It's available for now at 8 laks used in Bangalore cheap and affordable 320d

[@JRSCars]

True - but be careful of odo roll backs and unmaintained examples

[@alfaizfarooq4537]

Bhai ye gadi kitne saal tk chala sakte h matlb gadi ka registeration khtm hone k baad fir se iska registeration hoga kya.?kyuki 2024 chak raha h to gadi kb expire hogi

[@JRSCars]

Bhai, I can’t understand Hindi - please translate

[@alfaizfarooq4537]

@@JRSCars brother is this car expired because we are now in 2024 and what we do when our car is expired means we need to do re registeration? 🥲

[@JRSCars]

not in Tamil Nadu bro - only delhi/ncr has 10 year ban on diesels...

[@Glosiam]

Sounds insulation seems pathetic though..

[@JRSCars]

Not so much, why do you feel so buddy?

[@aarunyadubey]

I'm still confused to buy it or not just because of guys spreading nonsense about BM's engine 🥲 Please guide me brother!

[@JRSCars]

Hey bro, it all depends on the previous owner maintenance If you find a car that has been loved and maintained proper with proper records and documentation then it’s reliable and relatively easy to maintain

[@Stealthy77]

Which dealer did you buy it from?

[@JRSCars]

DM me on insta for details buddy

[@acedavid29]

Left foot on the brake 😵‍💫

[@JRSCars]

That’s how you brake boost

[@bharnovsaikia1972]

⚠️ dont drive in midnight 😂

[@JRSCars]

haha, good one xD

[@sreeharimenon5623]

Only 15 seconds on maintainence cost. 😂

[@JRSCars]

Haha - I had done only one service and had the car for only 6 months then - what more could I have spoken 😂

[@sr.shelke9472]

Sell me the car bro

[@JRSCars]

Haha not planning on selling anytime soon😂

[@John-li3mb]

Sasta Faisal

[@JRSCars]

What do you mean?

[@John-li3mb]

@@JRSCars take as a joke 🤣

[@dhamoseruvai9954]

​@@JRSCars He is comparing you with Faisal khan car reviewer on youtube... He says your the cheaper version of him.

[@JRSCars]

lol, he can keep his opinion to himself

[@John-li3mb]

@@JRSCars lul