opinions on this 3 series?

zweton

known problems with this type?
overpriced or reasonable?


http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/bmw/3-series/used-2007-bmw-3-series-320i-coupe-limerick-fpa-200914375679067420?SOURCE_ID=SOURCE_ID_FPA_FROM_FEAT_LIST

Piriz

Price is very very high for that year, a 2008 model motor tax is about 300euro, aim for a 2008 for under 10k, i believe they are heavy on fuel...lovely looking cars though

Idbatterim

I wouldn't pay that for it. If you bought that car today near that price you probably wouldn't get 8k in a private sale tomorrow ... I don't think there are any issues with that car...

funk-you

Great car, not too bad on fuel but that one is overpriced. Bought a better spec one, same year, same model 18 months ago with 19,000 less miles on it for less than that.

-Funk

zweton

is this one a 4 or 6 cylinder.

bazz26

It's a 4 cylinder.

Price is very high for the year, those petrol cars fitted with efficiency dynamics can go through a fair amount of ignition coil packs along with injector issues.

zweton

would they be a big expense to replace?

bazz26

The coil packs are not expensive but it's the frequency of replacing them that can end up expensive as well as frustrating. Injectors are expensive though, I know BMW were offering goodwill on them but not sure if there is an age/mileage restriction and how many times they will offer it.

Of course you could get lucky and find a car that has no problems. The older 2.5 litre engine would be less troublesome in the long run imo.

zweton

Are all 320s four cylinder? If not how can I tell the six cylinders?

wandererz

If you are willing to consider higher tax rate, then perhaps this?
http://m.dunnemotorservices.ie/photos.php?ad_id=1361054

The €2400 saving could be put towards the tax and insurance differences over a few years.

Lower initial purchase cost anyway. Put the difference into the bank to cover costs for a few years and enjoy happy driving.

zweton

wandererz wrote: »

If you are willing to consider higher tax rate, then perhaps this?
http://m.dunnemotorservices.ie/photos.php?ad_id=1361054

The €2400 saving could be put towards the tax and insurance differences over a few years.

Lower initial purchase cost anyway. Put the difference into the bank to cover costs for a few years and enjoy happy driving.

would the one you posted be a much better drive than the one i posted?

http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/bmw/3-series/used-2007-bmw-3-series-320i-coupe-limerick-fpa-200914375679067420?SOURCE_ID=SOURCE_ID_FPA_FROM_FEAT_LIST

mickdw

As bazz said, the 4 cylinder petrols of that era with efficient dynamics were troublesome. Many would say they were never right even from new only getting very short time between dealer visits for coils packs and even injectors.

zweton

Are all 320s four cylinder? If not how can I tell the six cylinders?

mickdw

zweton wrote: »

Are all 320s four cylinder? If not how can I tell the six cylinders?

Yes of that era the 320 are all 4 cylinder.

Bigcheeze

Looks in great condition but the wheels look too small for the car.

zweton

Bigcheeze wrote: »

Looks in great condition but the wheels look too small for the car.

which one:)

zweton

how about this one?

http://www.carsireland.ie/county/limerick/bmw/320/detail.php?ad_id=1380847&r=s.php%3Fm%3D10%26o%3D948%26l[]%3D18%26r%3D2007%26pp%3D50%26g%3D0