Is there less than 1 star? I had a BMW 316i 2015 start falling apart as soon as its hit 75000kms. Everything went wrong from coolant, leaking oil and now drivetrain. BMW refused to help although the car has been serviced by them until now. My friend had a Deawoo which is a better car than this BMW. Please avoid buying this so call luxury prestige… Read more
car waste of money. No service and no quality. I refused to buy another BMW even if they sell it to me for $10000. Lots of stresses the day I got this lemon BMW. Less stress dont own a BMW
great car fast reliable if you keep it serviced upper and lower radiator hoses a issue over flow tank a issue water pump should be replaced with aftermarket pump with metal impeller its fast and fun Show details
This is a review of the G20 2019 M340i xDrive. Are they great? Yes they are! In Australia we have the M340i xDrive and the M340i xDrive Pure, the Pure being the model without a few things like Harmon Kardon sound and heated seats. The M340i has a single turbo, 3 litre straight six, which is good for 285Kw and 500NM. xDrive means it’s AWD,… Read more
although with a rear-drive bias. The gearbox is a lovely 8 speed ZF.
The negatives: It has no spare wheel, like many newer models, and therefore not even a jack. It rides on run-flat tyres. An M340i xDrive is not cheap to buy. I bought mine second-hand which is the only way I could get into one. A regular 330i is cheaper, and much more plentiful
The positives: It’s fast, it’s comfortable and it’s loaded with everything you need. You can drive it like a regular 3 series and aside from a different tone to the exhaust, your passengers will think it’s just a comfortable sedan. Or you can pop it into sport, put your foot down and drive it like the engineers intended!
I have an easy 40 minute daily commute and I average 7 litres to the 100km – incredible really. Driven around town and it’s more likely to be 10. For the performance, this is great economy.
It’s quiet inside, has a fabulous sound system, (Harmon Kardon with 16 speakers), lovely heated seats and I think a very comfortable ride. Prior to this I had a brief fling with a Holden Motorsport Commodore (never quite suited me). Before that I had an F87 M2 DCT, a lovely fun car but a super hard ride. It felt quick and was a true M car, but the M340i is easier to live with as a daily and is a little quicker still. It's also a bit nicer inside than the earlier M2's
The xDrive is marvellous when you need to get away from the lights in a hurry on wet roads. Or just anytime. It's addictive, but not an essential part of driving it (like a full M car)
The other nice thing about the M340i is that it looks like a regular 3 series. This means you have less attention from others on the road. I would have been happy with a 330i but I wanted one with HK sound, heated seats and preferably a limited slip diff. Hard to find. For not a lot more money, I found the answer in the M340i
I’ve had over 50 cars and this is the best all-round car I’ve had. I love it!
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The M340i is a great car – My car is absolutely amazing. I can't believe how far BMW has come in terms of quality and reliability! I have the M340i pure with shadow line delete (less gloss black, more chrome silver etc). I use it as my daily driver from home to work and school runs etc and has never failed my family. We will definitely be buying another BMW in the future. Show details
Best Family Car – I love this car. It is powerful, comfortable and it is super reliable! My family have made long distance trips with ease. It was quite expensive to buy and service costs ask a premium but it is very liveable. We haven't had any major issues at all and even when we took it to a fathers day track-day event it never missed a beat. Although the red… Read more
seats are hard to keep clean and the run-flat tires are a bit noisy. We will be getting those replaced soon.
2004 BMW 325ti 6 speed manual M- sport – 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… Read more
mechanism apart from that just general service items tbh. If you can find one in this spec highly recommended!
My favourite BMW is the E36 – 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. Show details
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Very nice car just be careful when buying second hand cars,,,,,, it's not because it's a BMW at fault ! – 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… Read more · 1
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 things and an oil service and now it runs nicely with a few minor things left to do. It's not because it's a BMW that you may have issues it's poor selection of a second hand vehicle, no background and ignoring problems or warning lights, smoke etc. Do a test drive and mostly watch out for sharks,,,when i sell beemers i am happy to let them test drive and ask 100 questions. Take your time as you may get the price down for an inspection and service,,,,,,, don't buy a BMW from the internet !!!! find it online then go in person. The car picture i posted is the afore mentioned $2500 after a wash and basic service that now looks like $$5000$$ This is the way.
Most reliable car I've ever driven – 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… Read more
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. 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.
Put off BMW for life – I bought my 2002 BMW 318i with low km in 2017 because another driver at work liked BMWs. I saw this one on eBay at auction about $2k and went to see it. Having seen it I got soft for maybe the first time in my life and offered the guy what he wanted for the car, $5000. Roof liner drooped, radio wouldn’t turn off. And ‘ohh no, we don’t have… Read more
service record books’.. dead ringer for a problem. Never have I made such a soft hearted and soft headed mistake but at the time all I wanted to do was stop my wife from having to drive me 1/2 hour to work and back every day and $5000 I was willing to pay for that. And I’ve paid for it ever since. First up was windscreen (cracked), and service the guy said he’d pay for .. ~ $400. Aircon didn’t work but regass got it going for a few months. Then the coolant system had problems - leaks. FIxed one myself when it blew up at traffic lights and steam went everywhere. $100. Still problems - Replace entire radiator $900. Had oil leaks; let it go and kept putting in oil till (kept it at safe level ) boss at work complained it smelled too much of it. I then took it to a local mechanic that had a ‘BMW expert guy’. Damn to hell thats where the fun really began. $2300 for partial oil leak repair. Took it out of the mechanic and in less than 2km it started with rough running so bad I thought I’d thrown a conrod. Back next day. Mechanic took for short drive, his around corner from me and voilà ! That’s strange. It works. Took another 1km back towards home. Rough and guts again. Back to mechanic again, angry. ‘We think it could be spark plug coil packs, and by the way - your radiator is leaking‘ ; $450 more. Took it away, no better. Took to radiator guys which said ‘not the stuff we did’ - it’s a part on bottom of the engine, needs a mechanic. Took to a different local mechanic who specialises in European cars and BMW. $500 for coolant leak problem, and now after looking at engine problem; ‘you need timing chain done’ ; $1800. Got it back. Still had rough running but not like conrod thrown, just noisy and like marbles in engine. Took back ‘could be CSV valve ‘ $500. Got it back. No better.
So far this car has cost me nearly $12000.
My kids and wife have given me hard time over it including fights on holiday. Lost any reputation of being professional transport and knowing mechical things through it. It now has more problems than when I took it to the first suspect mechanic. It’s worth next to nothing. It breaks down randomly in middle of busy intersections.
Whatever you do
DON’T BUY ONE !!!!!!!!!
Positive reviews
One of the best cars I have owned. It's very fun to drive and enjoyable on long or short trips. Would definitely recommend it to anyone that loves cars and is looking for family sedan. Show details
awesome car – 2015 320d GT, purchased in 2023 low km under 70,000km lovely car to drive sitting on 19" rims i average around 4.6ltr per 100km as i mostly do freeway trips car is perfect, last time i filled up cost me about $93 and i got 1130km from a tank. Has plenty of power when needed has everything that opens and shuts. so far no issues car has full BMW service history. Should have purchased years ago. Show details
4 years of issueless motoring – Brought used from BMW parra, aside from changing battery, rubber air inlet pipe and replacing the stock headlight bulbs (due to poor visibility) had no faults or issues with this car during ownership. Mixed driving averages ~9l/100km on petrol. Kept up with oil changes and maintenance as and when required meant it was okay to servixe… Read more
independently averaging ~$500 a year.
Traded it in hesitantly as was offered a great price for a wagon as the 3 series boot is constraint due to lack of boot clearance given its a sedan.
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Negative reviews
Stay away from high mileage E46 – 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… Read more
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!!!!!
My 5th BMW and my last – 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. Show details
Very Economical – Upmost Economical. Great on corners, safe, secured suspension. Fabulous air-conditioning, heating and cooling. Great tyres with supportive tread. Very comfortable, cosy, nice environment. Great computer devices. Easiest car I have driven. I doubt any other car to beat this 2021 Show details
Recent reviews
Best Luxury Mid Size Sport Sedan – 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. Show details
Premium saloon – 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. Show details
Great car but factory speaker quality is bad – 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 Show details
Very reliable and functional car – 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. Show details
Great car but you certainly do need to do more in care than a reliable Toyota or other Japanese brand! – 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… Read more
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 and 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!
Best car ever – 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. Show details
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BMW 320D 2008 - The panzer still going strong after forteen years! – 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… Read more
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.
Unbelievable comfort and quality, fuel consumption is amazing – 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. Show details
Economical – We buy the bm m3 f80 and we fine it very eesy to drive an economical. very good car. if you want good economical car this one is very good. Show details
Fantastic drive, looks great, iconnect could be better – 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… Read more
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!
BMW won't help with a faulty airbag – After a BMW recall to fix the airbag in 2019 the airbag light has come on yet BMW won't review the fault without getting paid a substantial amount. I have heard on many instances of this occurring. BMW has continued to not take responsibility for faulty airbags which have been well documented as being a manufacturing issue. BMW product backing is… Read more
extremely disappointing and will destroy their resale value if they continue down this path. BMW shame on you.
Worst car I have ever purchased – I picked up my 2020 BMW 340 Xdrive in March 2020. With the lockdowns in Melbourne - car has only done 3000Km in 8.5 months. During that time the car has been back for repairs than its been anywhere else. 1. Assisted Driving system failed while doing 100km on M1. Car went across 2 lanes. 2. Computer goes offline 3. Assisted parking system keeps… Read more
failing and throwing errors 4. Rattling sunroof None of these issues were fixed. BMW keeps reloading the software and handing it back saying its fixed. As a consumer of BMW, you have no other choice but to keep going back to them to get the car fixed. Right now they have had the car for 2 weeks and still no idea on when it will be fixed. Terrible service, terrible product.
Lovely – A very sleek stylish and comfortable car best feature adjustable height so if too tall it's a perfect car for you while also providing comfort and extremely well gas mileage Show details
Class leading model with impressive technology – The new 3 series truly sets the bar for its class and segment. I have enjoyed over 8 months of ownership and there isn’t one thing I could fault nor any issues I’ve faced. The 330i has fantastic power and fuel economy - getting around 850km to a tank and that includes some spirited driving too. The technology that’s bundled as standard is first… Read more
rate with much of it found only as ‘optional extras’ on the competition (A4, C Class). In a segment that’s shrinking (mid-size luxury sedans) giving a rise to SUV’s, I’m content and glad I made this purchase and wouldn’t consider anything else.
Ultimate driving Machine – I have been driving BMW CARS for the last 20 years & the 340i is definitely the best 3 series they have produced, it has performance when you need , & economy when driving it like a normal car I bought this BMW as a demo with 3000km & it does not miss a beat, so far it has been the most reliable BMW I have owned with the best performance . If it's a sports car you are after the BMW340I will not disappoint, a true performance vehicle. Show details
Best car yet – After 20 years of Australia V8 Holdens bought a 340i Manual M Sport With the power and sound kit from BMW. The speed of the V8 300% better handling than any of my HSV's The only thing missing is the V8 sound that's missed big time0:-(.. The 3.0L 6cylinder undoubtedly best sounding 6. When driven like an old man uses fuel as claimed than a Toyota… Read more
Yaris. Led adaptive headlights, YouTube to understand as incredible , computer controlled lights turn and allows high beam with a car in front shielded. Too many options. Electric blinds in rear windows.
$1290 for 5 years servicing. Cheapest car ever.
a total dream car – great German design,,great handling in all conditions,,comfortable seating and adjustment..good electronic fit with ease of application..visibility excellent from both front and rear perspective. Long trip driving leaves you refreshed and comfortable Show details
Service plan 330i – 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 Show details
Amazing – A car more for an enthusiast that can appreciate both the car for every day driving and can also with a touch of a button turn in to sports car when you desire the speed .Great car BMw Show details
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