Bmw 3 series M sport 2.0 petrol?

Can you give a bit more detail? Saloon or coupe? 318i or 320i?i think both are 2.0 but the 318 is lower bhp?

I had a 318i m sport saloon, 06, for 4 years before I traded it in for a 523i non m sport....have to say it was a lovely car to drive, very sharp!i remember I tested a Lexus is220d right before it on the same day and there was no contest. Agreed to buy it there and then and traded a 320ci for it....m sport is a real drivers set up. Massive difference when I went to non mp sport 5 series. It's a pleasure to drive on windy roads as long as you accept the still the stiff set up around town. 318i is completely under powered on the open road though.fine around town but don't expect much turn of speed on the motorway though.big fat low profile tyres on the rear with the m sport flatter but are pointless. Run flats work!limped back almost the whole back to Dublin from cork with what turned out to be literally a hole in the tyre, I kid you not! Problems?over the 4 years, coil packs went and the stability had to be fixed.cost a few quid but it comes with the territory. If you get a good one,you won't regret it....I'm on my 3rd Beemer now and I'd find it hard to change even though I've had my fair share of issues.....if you want trouble free motoring go jap but don't expect much of a driving experience....you take your chances with something like a Beemer but its worth it.....good luck...

jayunot777 wrote: »

Hows it going I am going to look at a Bmw 3 series saloon M sport petrol tomorrow, I wouldnt know anything these type of cars. Do they give many problems or are they bulletproof as they say ?..If anyone has any info about the engine on these cars would be a big help cheers

I've a 320i coupe 170bhp, not sure of the differences to the saloon in terms of engine. Lovely car with minimal problems overall;

Biggest issues i've had are;

Coils - 2 have been replaced (was under warranty so not sure of cost). Think this is a common problem with the 320i.

Wheels - Run flats are expensive, 18'' cost 200-250 per wheel. I'm changing all 4 to normal wheels next month for about €400 for all 4.

Aside from the above its great and has loads of benefits;

Nice to drive

Decent on fuel - about 35-40mpg

Comfort is awesome - depending on ur spec

Built in bluetooth works very well

Acceleration is decent (even though mine is entry level engine for coupe model)

Road tax is decent about €380 per year

Insurance is decent

Onboard computer system is great, lets you know of any problems with car without being annoying.

kooga wrote: »

as you are changing from the rfts will you get a spare wheel kit or go for the puncture repair kit?

Either puncture repair or nothing. Will still cost me less to ring a fella from the side of the road, deliver a tyre and put it on for me. The boot space is for the golf clubs.