Joshnz124 4 Report post Posted September 12, 2014 Hi Team I'm new to this site, but I love my BM's so thought I would join up. My family and I have always had BMW's, and have always loved them Currently: Dad: E60 545i Mum: E46 318i Coupe Partner: E46 318i Myself: E46 320i Msport I am looking at upgrading my current E46 320i Msport to a E90 320i Msport. I have found a nicely spec'd model for sale at a local dealer, and just had a couple of questions 1. I have read a lot about the fuel pump, is this still a valid issue? 2. The iDrive, how to I check if this works 100% in NZ? (Not worried about GPS) Anything else I should know about? I know that I will have the response about getting a 325, 330 etc etc. but I rack up a lot of miles in and around town, so fuel efficiency is a biggie. I would love an M3, but have a budget of 20k, so there goes that (would only go E46 due to childhood dream) Any help on the E90 would be hugely appreciated. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.M.W Ltd 950 Report post Posted September 12, 2014 I would suggest not to. The N42 & N46 engines (4 cylinder valvetronic) in BMW's can be nightmares for mechanical failures and high cost maintenance repairs. The 6 cylinder versions are far better and more reliable. I suggest you Google a bit more and do a little more research before going ahead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1160 Report post Posted September 13, 2014 I second Glen. Avoid the N46 motor at all costs. Trust me, I own one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobD 41 Report post Posted September 13, 2014 (edited) Think of it this way: buying the 4 cylinder version will quite possibly cost you in repairs. Spend that money on the difference in fuel consumption. You'll get a far nicer, smoother and more suitable engine without the issues of the 4 cylinder. The E90 is not a light car and a 4 cylinder is a bit low rent for the size and weight of the car. Edited September 13, 2014 by RobD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joshnz124 4 Report post Posted September 14, 2014 Hi Team Thanks very much for the replies. There was a few variants that made the 320 particularly appealing to me including low kms, and the trade in price for my old one, so I have decided to buy it. As I mentioned earlier, I know that the 325 etc would've been a bit more bang for buck, and a much better motor (from what I have read) but I am excited to own this new set of wheels. Is there any info about my original questions re iDrive and fuel pump? Cheers, Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3568 Report post Posted September 14, 2014 should have kept the e46. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
