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M Sport (2019-2023)I have purchased the BMW 330i. It had been over 3 years and had been very reliable. It’s a fun car to drive and very functional features. All the sensors work perfect. Really happy with the car. Definitely recommended.
Purchased in .
- Transmission: Automatic
- Bought: Used
- Year: 2020
2004 BMW 325ti 6 speed manual M- sport
3 Series E46 (1998-2005)Absolute pleasure to drive, extremely economical on long trips, plenty of power and handling is superb. Needs to be serviced at correct intervals by a mechanic or technician that knows these cars and they won’t give you much issues. Cult classic with major drifting or racing potential if that’s your thing. Minor problem with mine is the sunroof mechanism apart from that just general service items tbh. If you can find one in this spec highly recommended!
Purchased in for $6,000.
- Transmission: Manual
- Bought: Used
- Year: 2004
Premium saloon
M Sport (2013-2023)Purchased brand new. This vehicle is 20% better than any other car I have owned. A computer on wheels. So many features, that I don’t think I’ll ever learn. Rear wheel drive; 50/50 weight distribution; 8 speed fantastic transmission; nice power response; very comfortable.
Purchased in for $81,000.
- Transmission: Automatic
- Bought: New
- Year: 2022
My favourite BMW is the E36
3 Series E36 (1991-1998)Old school, muscular and poised with a design that is still relevant in the 21st century. Easy to fix and come with some issues but worth it if you can find a well looked after model with realistic mileage and cheap on fuel. Issues with air-con and leaks sometimes and some auto electric gremlins but overall e 36 is cool and is a classic for a reason.
Purchased at Gumtree.
- Transmission: Automatic
- Bought: Used
- Year: 1993
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Stay away from high mileage E46
3 Series E46 (1998-2005)Do NOT Buy a high mileage E46 period!!!! These cars have great engines and styling but that is as far as it goes!!! The interiors fall apart! The leather seats are made of some kind of cheap plastic type leather!! Cooling system components SUCK!!!! Tire wear is horrible as the front suspension has no adjustment. Trim parts interior and exterior fail horribly!! Window Motor mechanisms fail repeatedly!!! I tried to like these cars but, they will cost you big $$$$$$$ to keep on the road!!! Stay away at all costs!!!!!
Purchased for $2,500.
- Transmission: Automatic
- Bought: Used
- Year: 2002
Great car but factory speaker quality is bad
M Sport (2019-2023)Great car
Better handling than C class
Great looking car and well build quality
Good fuel economy and enough power for daily use
However lack of braking power and the factory speaker quality is disappointing for a premium car level
Purchased in .
- Transmission: Automatic
- Bought: New
- Year: 2022
Very nice car just be careful when buying second hand cars,,,,,, it's not because it's a BMW at fault !
3 Series E46 (1998-2005)Very nice car just be careful when buying second hand cars,,,,,, it's not because it's a BMW at fault !
some reviews here say we bought it on EBAY or auctions where you usually can't even test drive or put the car under stress ?? wow if you don't have a bit of basic car savvy and are vulnerable to smooth sales guys then don't go online go to Gumtree or similar and test drive the car etc in person or get an RAC inspection pre purchase. This model the E46 is solid and powerful. I have a 320i 2003 and it cost me $2500 AUD i spent $320 fixing a few
Purchased in for $2,500.
- Transmission: Automatic
- Bought: Used
- Year: 2003
Very reliable and functional car.
3 Series E90 (2005-2012)Drive the car daily for work and other purposes. Had it for 11 years done 160000km and only issues has been a reader diff seal that I didn’t even notice was leaking. Extreamly economical, quite quick with loads of torque and comfortable to drive on long drives. Handles very well as the chassis is well balanced with precise steering.
Purchased in for $71,000.
- Transmission: Automatic
- Bought: New
- Year: 2011
Great car but you certainly do need to do more in care than a reliable Toyota or other Japanese brand!
3 Series E46 (1998-2005)I have had 7 BMW’s and once you used to their common issues- oil leaks, coolant pipes (being plastic) breaking, window regulators going, you can own and enjoy one without too much heartbreak or wallet destruction ! Like other reviews here, I used click automative for parts, also eBay and local wreckers! Also Facebook market place a wealth of parts available! Also YouTube great for learning things. Shoplifetv is brilliant as he does just about everything and anything with bmws! I also have bmw dealership who I go to occasionally for diagnosing a
... Read morend bigger jobs where it’s not worth buying the tools for. My E46 318i is my weekend car and current project I’m getting back on the road! Loving it! Great driving and easy on the eyes! Oh and did I mention it does help a lot when you can do most or all of the preventative maintenance yourself!Purchased in for $500.
- Transmission: Automatic
- Bought: Used
- Year: 2003
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Best car ever
M Sport (2019-2023)I've owned this car for 8 months and I absolute love it. I do wish that I connect the Android auto by cable as I find 5g is unrealiable. Though this isn't a fault of the vehicle itself. It is an amazing car, fuel efficient for it's type as well. It puts a smile on my face every time I see it again after work.
Purchased in .
- Transmission: Automatic
- Bought: New
- Year: 2021
Most reliable car I've ever driven
3 Series E90 (2005-2012)Most reliable car I've ever driven! I've had this car for more than a decade, done nearly 200kms and never broken down. The parts are not as expensive as one might think - there's also plenty of aftermarket cheaper quality alternatives available too. It's still feature packed with phone bluetooth connectivity, airbags on both passenger and drivers sides, lumbar support, leather heated seats, full electric - mirrors and seats, back seat child locks, seat belt and low tyre warning, run flat tyres, ABS etc.. Very comfortable and easy to drive.
... Read more The only negative, and its a small one, it can be difficult to see out the rear window - the rear seats sit quite high and the head rests are large - this can be overcome somewhat by raising the height of the drivers seat. It's also worth noting there's no rear airbags - but the seat belt warning works for rear passengers too. Overall extremely impressive, and great value for money - not as expensive as perceived to repair! I cant recommend them highly enough! Boot is large, handles exceptionally well, and is fuel efficient too approx. 12.9lt/km.Purchased in for $37,000.
- Transmission: Automatic
- Bought: Used
- Year: 2005
BMW 320D 2008 - The panzer still going strong after forteen years!
3 Series E90 (2005-2012)After driving several European cars, my 320D is still going strong at 142k on the clock. In twelve years of ownership this car has been extremely economical in all facets. 5.2 litres/100km avg serviced once a year at around $375 per service that’s it. Apart from a petrol station water ingestion in my diesel tank which was an insurance $8k fix the car has been running perfectly all this time. No parts falling off, just specified tyres, filters and battery replacements. No timing belt issues, no turbo issue, it’s called driving the vehicle the way it should.
Purchased in for $25,000.
- Transmission: Automatic
- Bought: Used
- Year: 2008
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Unbelievable comfort and quality, fuel consumption is amazing.
F31 318d Touring (2013-2023)Daily driver, servicing is not as expensive as you’d expect for a BMW. Had no issues with the car at all. Used as a run around in the city as well as country trips.
- Transmission: Dual-Clutch (DCT)
- Year: 2014
My 5th BMW and my last.
M Sport (2019-2023)I owned a G20 320D M-sport (blue one) for 18 months or so but recently (finally) sold it. Haven't looked back. The power and steering were amazing, but that wasn't enough to make up for the many gremlins and weird operational functions. I did finally manage to get most of the warranty issues resolved before selling it, so as to not burden the next owner, but I won't own a BMW again. It was my 5th, so very disappointing.
Purchased in .
- Transmission: Automatic
- Bought: New
- Year: 2019
Fantastic drive, looks great, iconnect could be better
M Sport (2019-2023)I have now had the car for over 18 months. Everything about the vehicle as a vehicle is quite fantastic. I am somewhat disappointed with the remote electronics. I owned the vehicle for 3 months before the remote systems worked! But as a drive, fantastic. But the remotes don't perform all that well. The car gets lost to the BMW internet system all too soon after leaving the metropolitan area. Odd occurrence of quirky unexplained operations of electronic systems inside the vehicle takes the shine of the otherwise perfect vehicle. Buy it for the way it drives, not the electronics. In country drives I get 5.5litre/ 100km, how fantastic is that!
Purchased in at BMW Hornsby for $75,000.
- Transmission: Automatic
- Bought: New
- Year: 2020
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| Category | Cars and Sedans | Cars and Sedans | Cars and Wagons | Cars and Sedans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $77,105 | $73,953 | ||
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) | Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) | Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) | Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel | Petrol | |
| Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" Alloy | ||
| ANCAP Safety Rating | 5 Stars | 5 Stars | 5 Stars | |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L | 60 L | |
| Engine | 4 Cylinder 2.0L | 4 Cylinder 2.0L | 4 Cylinder 2.0L | |
| Max Power | 190kW @ 5000rpm | 140kW @ 4000rpm | ||
| Max Torque | 400Nm @ 1550-4400rpm | 400Nm @ 1750-2500rpm | ||
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Germany | Germany | Germany |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 3 year(s) | 3 year(s) | 3 year(s) | 3 year(s) |
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