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- 5 reviews
- 7 likes
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 May 2019 at BMW Hornsby for $75,000.00.
Anyone had an issue where the purchase contract states a service plan of 10years/100,000km but in the BMW system, it is only recorded as 3yrs/60,000km's. Thats the case I have. The dealer acknowledges it should be for 10years, but keeps saying, they are working with Munich to resolve some issue about the code they should use. From Waverley BMW
Purchased in December 2018 at BMW Dealers for $1.00.
- 3 reviews
- 1 like
I bought this car in 2016 when it was two and half years old with only 13,000 kms on the clock. I bought it via a dealer, but it was a deceased estate - hence the low kms. I have been very happy with it. I love the way it drives - the dynamics are sharp and the 2 litre turbo is very responsive. After all, you buy a Beemer for the driving experience and I'm very pleased with it in that regard after years of driving company cars - Falcons, Commodores, Aurions. It looks great and the the finish is very good. The modern line with oyster upholster...
Read morey is very attractive and cool for Qld's warmer climate. I drive it in the normal setting most of the time and get 10L/100kms around town and about the same on the open road. I find the stop-start quite rumbly on restart, so generally turn it off. My main grumble is runflat tyres. They make for a bumpier ride on anything other than smooth highways and they are completely unsuited to long distance driving in Australia. No doubt they are fine on the German autobahns. So I don't take it much out of the SE of Qld where I can be sure of getting a replacement tyre. That means the old Toyota Aurion gets to do all our long distance travelling - it's a great car to drive in a straight line and more economical on the highway than the Beemer. My local mechanic services the BMW now it's out of warranty and he is far more reasonable than the BMW dealers.
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- 4 reviews
- 3 likes
Love the drive. There's some turbo lag as expected for a turbo charged 2L but it's not as noticeable as compared to other cars I've tested (VW GTI, Audi A3). That's an easy fix by using sport mode where it's almost non-existent but you'll pay through the roof for fuel.
Had a lot of issues with the iDrive system though. Kept crashing when I was using the GPS and reset all my saved maps and Connected Drive from my phone. Had to bring it back to the dealer 4 times (if not more) to sort that out. They replaced the system and reinstalled the so...
Read moreftware before it finally started working properly. Had a squeaking sound after the first month of purchase and they kept blaming the seals. Eventually sorted out and it was the front seats which required some tightening if you do experience that issue. Another issue I'd was the "sound exhaust" below the driver's seat. The gap is quite big to allow the engine vocals into the cabin but coins and small items can drop in pretty easily if you aren't careful. Once there it's hell irritating as you can hear rattling sounds and it's a pain to take out. Overall I'd rate it 8/10. It's the "ultimate driving machine" after all and the drive sure didn't disappoint.
- 12 reviews
- 7 likes
What I like about this BMW is build quality and just look elegance. Fuel consumption can be thirsty for the naturally aspirated 2.5 engine. On average it takes about 12 to 14L per 100kms.
you don't want things to go wrong with BMW because it can cost you, especially mechanically when its out of warranty.
Would probably recommend the newer generation for better fuel ecomomy
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Driving experience is great. Noise is ok. since my one is diesel. so it's fair enough.
run flat is good since last time i got a puncture in the tyre.
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- 2 reviews
- 1 like
BMW series 3 is perfect for my family of four. It is spacious in the inside As well as the boot. The handling is very smooth at turns as well as the performance of the car is really good for the price. Overall it is also fuel efficient so the running cost is not as high as the other similar range.
- 3 reviews
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So Damned Fine, But Here Are the Minor Gripes Most Won't Talk About
Just purchased a second-hand (2013) 320d. I absolutely love it, and not just because I'm desperate to tell myself that I made the right decision in spending that much money on a car. I can rave about how great it is, but many other people will have done that already. So I'm going to talk about the fuel efficiency in real terms and the things that aren't quite as great as they could be in again, very realistic terms.
This is, in simple terms, a fantastic car. But if you've read rave reviews and you're wondering, "what aren't you telling me?",...
Read more then read on... The fuel cost is *incredible*, and it is for this reason alone that I can't help but feel that all my family and friends need to have one of these cars. So, diesel is more efficient than standard fuel and thus (I'm lead to believe) you will use 30% less. Then, on top of that, the price per Litre is even cheaper again. So, cheaper fuel, AND I use less of it. Brilliant! I've found that I can do 5-6 hours of driving around Melbourne and it will cost me $15 in fuel. The car switches itself off at traffic lights when I come to a stop (it felt like it stalled on me the first time it happened). I've been told this is to reduce exhaust emissions rather than to conserve fuel usage, but given the amount of time I spend at traffic lights or coming to a stand-still in inner-city traffic, I can't help but wonder if it helps with fuel efficiency too. This means that there is a delay of waiting for the car to start again once the lights change if you haven't taken your foot off the break to re-engage the engine beforehand.
- 3 reviews
- 2 likes
I bought it when the 318 was 9yrs old. It still runs good. I can feel I drive it by my thinking. But after 200000kms, sometime light has little problem, the roof was down. I sold it at 230000kms. miss my bmw 318 so much. Will buy an new one when I afford it
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- 19 reviews
- 33 likes
Yes I have navigation in my BMW 3 series. It does not update unless you visit a BMW dealer and pay them $500. Fortunately the Navigation panel is the exact size of the iPhone and that can be held with a rubber band around the screen. Updated by Apple constantly for free and is much more user friendly than the clunky BMW one and saves $500 a year.
Further comment from por12. I found the iPhone heats up when placed against the useless BMW navigation screen. Found Apple sell for $39.95, a holder designed for all recent Iphones which clips onto th...
Read moree Aircon louvres - keeps phone cool and allows connection to power to fit. Excellent.
- 2 reviews
I have this car since 2 years. Excellent car, nice interior.
Driving with this car is very pleasant. Nice options are included. Example : automatic car boot opening when passing the foot under the car.
But the price is very expensive !
I have news & internet in the car but you can only see a few titles when running. It's better for security but it's complicate to use it.
Having owned 4 beamers, you get to know their issues.
I currently own a 3 series E46 Touring 320i 2003.
Key issues
Know where to get cheap after market parts- google and Melb/Sydney
Buy a Haynes manual from book depository uk! $34 free postage
Take for service and do what you can!
Preventative maintenance: filters, belts, water pump, cooling system.
For example my regulator went, and bmw wanted $1200 to sort! Hahaha I got part from Sydney and done it for $130 and I am not a mechanic
Brakes soft and don't last, performance brakes onlin...
- 9 reviews
- 5 likes
2001 model 316ti, 1.8L, 115bhp, manual. Bought it four years ago with 65K km, now 13 years old done 124K km. Before buying, I was worried about whether or not the engine was up to NZ's mountainous roads, since my previous cars all had more powerful engines. Worries dissipated - the manual gearbox's top 3 gears are perfectly spaced for overtaking. Unusually frugal car - all my other cars, mostly automatics, averaged 8-8.5 km/L consisting of a mix of urban and motorway driving, usually without aircon. This car averages 11.5 km/L - for a car that ...
Read moreweighs nearly 1300 kg, it is more frugal than the '81 Mirage 1.2 I used to have years ago. And on any long drive outside Auckland, I can average up to 16 km/L, which is really in diesel territory. The seats are perfect - the back support is right and I can drive five hours straight without a backache, and that's with no lumbar support adjustment. The body is solid, the doors thunk reassuringly. Having owned and driven front-wheel drive cars all the time, a trip to a friend's wedding in Napier five hours away through hills, gorges, and winding mountain roads mostly at 100 km/h and driving back at night in heavy rain, I realised that I made the right decision buying this car. Yes, there is a difference between FWD and RWD cars, and although this car doesn't manifest it as incisively as a Mazda MX-5, a tug of the wheel makes it very clear that the chassis and related components including the steering are there to see me through. I don't have to second-guess what the car is going to do when I suddenly get to a blind corner at speed. Third to fifth gear ratios are spaced perfectly - though at some expense of the 2nd-to-3rd gear gap which could be better-spaced for city driving. Its handling is sure-footed and confident - despite having 195/65-15 tyres, and a rear suspension taken from the previous 3-series cars to save cost. Problems? Three instances the car was not driveable: 4 years ago, after owning the car at 9 years old, one of the coils went. Last March (2014) the original 2001 BMW battery finally packed up without warning. And three weeks ago, a second coil failed. All my cars have been proactively maintained for wear and tear parts, so rollers and a tensioner for the alternator belt have been done (I thought it was the water pump and got worried), two front suspension control arms, front and rear brakes done about two years apart, minor oil leak near a vacuum pump fixed with an inexpensive gasket. Strangely the thermostat, water pump and expansion tank haven't failed yet. The clutch has a shudder taking off in 1st gear at times, I thought it was just me not having driven a manual in 10 years, but it hasn't gotten any worse over the last 4 years at all. Will get it done one of these days, mechanic isn't too worried. The timing chain has a stretch though, a common problem for a car of this engine and vintage. Fortunately the chain is up front, will get that done and replace the two remaining original coils while at it. Parts prices? Fair. Maintenance cost of this car is similar to my 2001 Mitsubishi Galant I had before this. None of the parts replaced had prices that took me aback, the coils for example were NZ$86 each (vs. $300 for a Mitsubishi Cedia). And I always use an independent mechanic.
Ten months since my last review, the car's now 14 years old, just done 138K (got it at 65K nearly 5 years ago) and had a service last week. As per my last review, the timing chain and tensioner were u...
Read morepgraded in October 2014, the two remaining original coils were replaced as a precaution, oh - and I also had the heater fan resistor (called a "hedgehog" in BMW forums) was replaced while they were at it. Hedgehog bought via eBay UK for NZ$55. While not particularly cheap, the total bill was very similar to replacing my old Mitsi Galant V6's timing belt and tensioner with the original parts (not OEM). The month after, replaced all four tyres with Yokohama BlueEarths...after finding the build date of the Bridgestones was 05/01 - the original tyre from the factory. Still had 3mm tread by 127K km. For last week's service, added work was the bi-annual brake fluid flush, and a leaking seal for the oil filter housing, plus the parking brake rotors were cleaned. And the water pump, thermostat and expansion tank were still OK. One day I'll get to that clutch. Five years and about 73K km later, I feel exactly the same about the car. I'm not bored with or tired of it, and I'm not just putting up with it. Every single day (my only car), come sun, rain, frost, I get into the car and enjoy driving it, to work, the supermarket, heavy traffic, open winding roads, doesn't matter. The problem with cars is even if you test drive them, you only really get to find out their flaws sometime after you own them - poor long-distance seat support, handling in an emergency, ill-selected gear ratios, automatic climate controls that seem possessed, road noise intrusion on coarse-chip pavements, etc. This car has been thought out, even for a base-level car, and it doesn't feel like I'm driving a dishwasher. I'm afraid to get rid of this car, the next one may not be anywhere near as dependable and may have more compromises.12th October 2016 - car now 15 years old, just short of 160K km. Got both the radiator and expansion tank replaced two months ago at about 156K km. The expansion tank is a common problem with BMWs and...
Read more I've been waiting for this to happen since 5 years ago. Perhaps being a manual, no added heat stress from cooling auto trans fluid has helped it last longer. Also had the front brake pads and rotors changed a week after that. Previous front brakes were changed at 89K km. My love for this car has not diminished one bit. I'll get the clutch flywheel changed once I'm able (and it hasn't gotten any worse for the last 6 years either). Having owned it for 6 years and now 15 years old, certainly of all the cars I've owned, the one I love the most.5th October 2017 - car now 16 years old. Mileage is about 181K km. She just passed another Warrant of Fitness (WOF) again without any problems. The tyres are down to 3mm rears and 4mm fronts. Guy said...
Read more for next service, get the left parking brake adjusted as it's slightly weaker. Serviced about three months ago, nothing unusual; we'll change some suspension bushings next service. Still on the original water pump, thermostat and coolant hoses. Trans and diff oil levels and quality still fine. One of the oil seals must have a leak - smelled burnt oil when I braked strongly once. That's just a cheap seal that will get done next service. Took it in for a free AA battery check (original BMW battery was changed in 2013), was told the battery's still fine, but must take the car for longer runs to fully charge as I'm now working close to home. I'm scratching my head while grinning ear to ear - I did not expect the car to be THIS dependable, considering I bought it at 9 years old. My sole car, parked out in the elements during work hours on the street, now parked on a driveway at home as I've moved and no garage or carport. I know some people who've had mixed experiences on BMWs (so I would never dismiss anyone's opinion of the brand if they've had problems), and cannot figure out exactly why I've been very fortunate. Even the bulb integrity display is NOT showing the false brake light failure which is so common on BMWs. If something shows as blown, it is blown. Maybe because mine's a manual (without the sensors or computers needed by an automatic), maybe it's because it's NZ-new and not a used Japanese import. Whatever. I love this car, don't know what to replace it with when the time comes. I often start thinking of what to replace a car with after 1.5-2 years (bought used), with this car it's been 7 years now and I'm still perfectly content. If money wasn't an object, I'd just spend on new bushings, maybe shocks, the flywheel (shuddering since 65K, never got worse), water pump, thermostat, hoses, and all should still be fine.
- 10 reviews
- 9 likes
My deceased father purchased a brand new 325Ci auto coupe in 2002. In 2010, a year after my father passed away, my mother didn't want to keep it. I decided to swap my Ford Fiesta which I purchased new in 2009 with the bimmer. As it had been in the family, I knew the car's history. No accidents, serviced by BMW, always garaged and regularly washed. Basically showroom condition. Car had done 125000km. The first 2 years no problems at all. I was loving the luxury, the style, the power, the handling, the steering! Yes I was hooked! Then the cracks...
Read more began to appear! Things were starting to wear out or break! One rear parking sensor - $500. Drive belt snapped (replaced with air con belt) - $800. Air con resistor packed it in - $600. Servicing costs between 1200-1500 dollars each time. Suspension bushes - $600. Father had replaced them 4 years earlier too. Rubber door seal on passenger side came apart. Quoted a $1000 to replace. Father replaced drivers side previously. Recently went for wheel alignment thinking the car needed it. Turns out one of the struts have bent thus the shocks need replacement. Quoted between $1700-2000. Recent service $1500. They also told me the diff is cracked. Leaking some oil, may require replacement. 4 new tyres needed soon. If they are the same "continentals" looking at about 3k to replace the four. Rear brakes due - $700. Reversing passenger side mirror packed it in last week. The love affair had to end along with my credit! Traded it in on a brand new Hyundai! Oh the shame! Moral of the story... if you can't afford to buy a new or near new BMW and maintain it... Forget it! Styling, handling, steering, luxury leather and wood trimmed interior. The power and the fact it made me feel good! Too expensive to maintain. If anythings breaks or wears out you are up for a fortune.
- 34 reviews
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2001, 330i, bought in NZ. Sold before moving to Australia. Stunning car to drive. A nice example and fairly well looked after. Solid feel, brilliant handling, seamless power to blow off standard Commodore & Falcon V8's. Had a couple of repairs under warranty that when I compare with the cost of the old Honda I have now, makes the back up service and cost of running these far better than most people realise. Euro cars have a bad rap because people buy older ones that people have not looked after and passed on before they have to pay repair bills...
Read more. Four days for a light control module to come from Germany and fitted to a small NZ town!! Typical German service. Japs couldn't do that... Solid feel, awesome handling, smooth, powerful, brilliant parts service from factory. Light control module went under warranty, poor rear seat room for big people, back seat not comfortable on long trips.Find out how BMW 3 Series compares to other Cars
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Hello! Hope someone can help me
Why my idrive screen starts to function properly as it should work after i drive 15 minutes or so?? Example-i start the car and screen is on but when i press something its reacting after some time but later starts to work properly
Hi. I have bmw 320i series3 touring with 144000km. It's engine oil level drops after some millage,no evidence of leakage.I am using engine oil 5W-30 and serviced on time. When I add oil shows OK but after 500km to 800km show low level.What could be the problem?
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| Category | Cars and Sedans | Cars and Sedans | Cars and Sedans | Cars and Sedans |
| Starting Price | $73,953 | $73,953 | $77,105 | $77,105 |
| 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 | Diesel | Diesel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy | 19" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| ANCAP Safety Rating | 5 Stars | 5 Stars | 5 Stars | 5 Stars |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L | 59 L | 59 L |
| Engine | 4 Cylinder 2.0L | 4 Cylinder 2.0L | 4 Cylinder 2.0L | 4 Cylinder 2.0L |
| Max Power | 140kW @ 4000rpm | 140kW @ 4000rpm | 190kW @ 5000rpm | 190kW @ 5000rpm |
| Max Torque | 400Nm @ 1750-2500rpm | 400Nm @ 1750-2500rpm | 400Nm @ 1550-4400rpm | 400Nm @ 1550-4400rpm |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Germany | Germany | Germany |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 3 year(s) | 3 year(s) | 3 year(s) | 3 year(s) |
| Release date | Mar 2019 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2019 |
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I've now been driving my baby for a year and I love her even more than I did when I first purchased her.
I drove from Melbourne to Canberra on half a tank ($40). ...
Read more I have (as I suspected would be the case) gotten used to the delay before the car's grunt kicks in. There is a trick to when and how you use the accelerator that is hard to explain in words but you instinctively figure how how to do after you've been driving the car for a time (it has to do with the pressure you use and when). I should mention (because someone messaged me about this) that you can turn off the "pause" at traffic lights function. I actually like this function. It took me a while to get used to it but like the quietness at the traffic lights when the engine isn't on. The "get up and go" this car has is excellent. The ability to pull ahead of traffic is brilliant for dealing with peak/congested traffic. Something I didn't mention in my original review is the different modes you can drive in. Comfort (standard) Eco is more fuel efficient and the "pause" at lights will turn off when you're in this mode. Sport (fun mode) has noticeably better traction and handling when going around roundabouts. Really good when driving in peak traffic when you need to be able to change lands or to dart ahead of someone. She's great at pulling ahead of others at traffic lights, but this makes her even better. Servicing has cost me around $400 each time. I have since since purchasing her, changed all my tires to Pirellis. The suspension and handling has had a noticeable increase. The hard suspension I mentioned earlier is gone and I have a much smoother ride now. I had a truck take out a side mirror and I was so glad that my car was insured because a single side mirror almost cost as much as a year's worth of insurance. Genuine BMW windscreen wipers are $85 and are excellent quality, but are they really worth the extra money that normal blades cost? I dunno. They are *excellent*, and give a clean, clear wipe and are silent in ways standard blades aren't, but I'm not sure if I'll bother getting them again when these ones run out. The leather seats are easy to clean and maintain. I use a cloth and a leather cleaner that is specially designed to protect against the Australian sun. I also take my car to a hand wash detailer every 3 months for them to give her a deep clean and she comes out sparkling like the day I purchased her. The cruise control is still one of the highlights of this car for me. It is effortless to use. I was given a hire car to drive while my car was having it's mirror replaced, and the cruise control was so awful that I couldn't wait to get back into my car. Four buttons... • On/Off • Resume • Set (immediately. Other cars have the speed drift around until it kicks in. Gah!) • Go Up to next increment of 10km or Increase by 1km. Just brilliant!