Buying a used e90 bmw 320d

howyenow

Looing at an e90 model bmw 320d with c. 170k miles on the clock. former uk import with some service history. the car is a 2006. should i stay away from such a high mileage car and what should i look out for in buying one of these machines?
Turbo was changed 15k miles ago

Bigus

You'd want to be paying small money for that maybe 2004 money as a guide

howyenow

Thanks bigus, prob get it for c. 6200. too high a price?? are these models problematic with high mileage?

Bigus

Too high, it's a hard sell for the vendor, it's almost approaching un sellable mileage which is going to be your problem soon.

If it had an impeccable service history it might be a slightly better proposition.

I'd take chance at mid three to early 4 k depending on spec, remember whats it going to be worth with 195 miles soon enough, when your stuck with it.

However although it has high miles , you have the benefit of a modern car and the safety and efficiency that goes with the modernity for potentially small money. But it needs to be small money.
What are high mileage ones making on autotrader ?

Sitec

It depends how long you're going to drive it for. New turbo and if it has a clean body, hang on to it. Selling it next year don't bother. Still think the price is a bit rich, 5k is reasonable.

challengemaster

Bigus wrote: »

I'd take chance at mid three to early 4 k depending on spec

LOL.

howyenow

No real examples of high mileage machines on there, thanks for the advice, probably worth giving it a miss at that mileage so!

Bigus

howyenow wrote: »

No real examples of high mileage machines on there, thanks for the advice, probably worth giving it a miss at that mileage so!

Not if you get it cheap enough,no such thing as a bad car only a bad price,

make a low ball offer, and we'll have a laugh at challenge master next week, when you land it cheap.

Idbatterim

what is your budget and what kind of mileage will you be doing?

howyenow

6500 to 7000 max. prob around 15k miles a year. Looking for something tidy (320d, s-line audi a4 etc.) prefereably 06 upwards. has to be a diesel, any suggestion welcome

Idbatterim

this doesnt look too bad, no leather though...

http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/3-Series/320-D-SE/37213856587527110/advert?channel=CARS

http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/5-Series/520-D-E6/201350220326784/advert?channel=CARS

http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/5-Series/520d-SE/37013852214816510/advert?channel=CARS

bazz26

Honda Accord:


http://www.driving.ie/used-cars/Honda/Accord/2.2-Diesel/37713837432835770/

Saab 9-3:

http://www.driving.ie/used-cars/Saab/9-3/1.9-TID/37313844527916380/

howyenow

ya, worth a look alright, first time goin for a bmw, have had audis among others in the past, just about bidin time til the right one comes along, worth holdin off til the new year? (if there is anythin left in the account after the xmas!!)

howyenow

in sayin that, im open to another car if it fit the bill!