comment for BMW 323i E90 LCI

[akakiko]

Hi all, my name is willie. I paln to buy this model BMW 323i E90 LCI for my 1st BMW, may i know what the comment and opinion on this car( good n bad comment)... I worry abt the maintenance n the expensive parts...the car is 2nd hand, just done 40k rm159k nego... itzit worth?!?!thx for all the comment n opinion...thx

 

[zib]

Hi all, my name is willie.

I paln to buy this model BMW 323i E90 LCI for my 1st BMW, may i know what the comment and opinion on this car( good n bad comment)... I worry abt the maintenance n the expensive parts...

the car is 2nd hand, just done 40k rm159k nego... itzit worth?!?!

thx for all the comment n opinion...

thx

Which year of manufacture? if 2010 or 2011 I think very good value.

 

[Scissorshand]

So far only thing i dislike is the aircond internal circulation button.............

 

[akakiko]

Which year of manufacture? if 2010 or 2011 I think very good value.

Is year 2009.... May I know fuel consumption this model with 320i itzit much different?!

Thx

 

[akakiko]

So far only thing i dislike is the aircond internal circulation button.............

Hi there, so far got any minor or major problem for this model??!!

Cos I worry abt the expensive part and service, cos a lot ppl say how exspensive or the BMW service n maintenance !!

Thx

 

[Ryou]

So far only thing i dislike is the aircond internal circulation button.............

All conti's are like that. But it takes 2min to code it out and remain on internal circ at all times.

 

[astroboy]

All conti's are like that. But it takes 2min to code it out and remain on internal circ at all times.

.. then no need to replace microfilter for EVER.. haha! :top:

When shopping for E90, try driving the car over uneven road and listen to the door seal popping/cracking noise. That's the most irritating problem for E90.

 

[tIANcI]

.. then no need to replace microfilter for EVER.. haha! :top:

When shopping for E90, try driving the car over uneven road and listen to the door seal popping/cracking noise. That's the most irritating problem for E90.

Is that all? Sure boh? UDM got tons of interesting fun one la ... so much fun to own one! LOL!!!

 

[astroboy]

Is that all? Sure boh? UDM got tons of interesting fun one la ... so much fun to own one! LOL!!!

I'm a very patience person and can tolerate the rest, including the maintenance nightmare, no spare tyres, costly repairs, leaky machinery that can catch fire anytime, etc.. but this cracking noise really gets into my nerves..

 

[tIANcI]

I'm a very patience person and can tolerate the rest, including the maintenance nightmare, no spare tyres, costly repairs, leaky machinery that can catch fire anytime, etc.. but this cracking noise really gets into my nerves..

So the car got a lot of other problems one la? Nightmare too issit? Hmmmm ...

 

[astroboy]

So the car got a lot of other problems one la? Nightmare too issit? Hmmmm ...

No engine oil and ATF dipstick and they do leak from time to time, how much to top up? Topping up of ATF is near impossible to be done by the car owner. Water temperature gauge also dun have.. stupid right?!

 

[Mun]

Is year 2009.... May I know fuel consumption this model with 320i itzit much different?!

Thx

Is it with i-drive? some earlier models are without. Later models, even 320i/d got i-drive.
Personally would not recommend 323/325 if you have to ask about maintenance. It's an adventure after BSRI ended.
Look for 320d instead. Six pot engines are heavy but real sweet to drive. Downsizing and turbocharge is the trend now. 328's are now 4 pot!!! and turbocharged are so easy for tuning for extra horses & torque.

 

[tIANcI]

No engine oil and ATF dipstick and they do leak from time to time, how much to top up? Topping up of ATF is near impossible to be done by the car owner. Water temperature gauge also dun have.. stupid right?!

UDM la! What stupid ... ROFL!

 

[astroboy]

UDM la! What stupid ... ROFL!

Hehe.. Correct! The way the car handles the touge roads, it's as good as the legendary AE86. That itself is priceless.. :4:

 

[tIANcI]

Hehe.. Correct! The way the car handles the touge roads, it's as good as the legendary AE86. That itself is priceless.. :4:

Yeah so priceless ... all the sickening nightmares because the car handles like an AE86 ... ROFL!

 

[akakiko]

Is it with i-drive? some earlier models are without. Later models, even 320i/d got i-drive.
Personally would not recommend 323/325 if you have to ask about maintenance. It's an adventure after BSRI ended.
Look for 320d instead. Six pot engines are heavy but real sweet to drive. Downsizing and turbocharge is the trend now. 328's are now 4 pot!!! and turbocharged are so easy for tuning for extra horses & torque.

Yes, with i -drive.. actually i also eye on 320d f30, but is over my budget... how abt 320d E90?!?! but i got compare that 2 model, got a lot of different and many extra high tech button for F30....

 

[akakiko]

.. then no need to replace microfilter for EVER.. haha! :top:

When shopping for E90, try driving the car over uneven road and listen to the door seal popping/cracking noise. That's the most irritating problem for E90.

I really worry abt the part n maintenance.... if this 323 year 2009 compare with 320d year 2011 E90 which model u prefer?!
may i get ur opinion.... cos some of my fren ask me go for diesel engine n turbo...

thx ur reply!

 

[astroboy]

I really worry abt the part n maintenance.... if this 323 year 2009 compare with 320d year 2011 E90 which model u prefer?!
may i get ur opinion.... cos some of my fren ask me go for diesel engine n turbo...

thx ur reply!

Maintenance perspective, less is more, NA engine maintenance sure less than FI engine because lesser components and engine less stress.. but FI engine more efficient, in terms of power and fuel consumption.

 

[tIANcI]

If its me ... I will choose a 320d over a 323 ... eps if the 320d is an M Sport ... 323 is not much of a car la ... its a nice car to enjoy if you are not into twisty roads. If you care more about handling ... go with the 320d M Sport not the 323. The 320d will give you great economy, lovely torque ... only need tahan that slight diesel sound la ... dun forget, 320d can masuk PowerKit!!!

 

[Iceduke]

har??? the f30's dont come with water gauge??.....dunno about u guys but I still prefer the old school needle gauge..at least u know its creeping up on you ...