Herbmiester 923 Report post Posted March 16, 2020 My wife has her eye on 2008 E91 Touring but it has the N46 engine which I think is one of the avoid. This one has recently had the timing chain replaced and I believe that is one of the more common failure points. What else do I look out for? I know the 6 cyl models are better but they also cost more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1060 Report post Posted March 16, 2020 Oil leaks and valve stem seals are the other two big ones 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balancerider 758 Report post Posted March 16, 2020 Don’t go there. 325i or 320d 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted March 16, 2020 16 hours ago, Herbmiester said: What else do I look out for? I know the 6 cyl models are better but they also cost more. Look out for a 320d, quite a bit rarer as there aren't the Jap imports in that model but a totally different drive. Engine is much better than the 4 pot petrol. Probably a little more than a comparable 320i price wise, but not the same as the jump to the six-cylinder models. Oh, and needs to be an M-Sport model, they look soooo much better inside and out. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted March 17, 2020 dont do it~ 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted March 17, 2020 Mates don't let mates buy cars with N46's. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbmiester 923 Report post Posted March 17, 2020 Ok guys I am getting the picture, sounds like its worse than som of those VW TSI engines. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balancerider 758 Report post Posted March 17, 2020 I mentioned this one in another thread. https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-2566301665.htm?rsqid=7883cb5d050a4ebcbf5988e46f255cb4-003 If the colour works for you and the service history checks out could be a decent option Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbmiester 923 Report post Posted March 18, 2020 5 hours ago, balancerider said: I mentioned this one in another thread. https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-2566301665.htm?rsqid=7883cb5d050a4ebcbf5988e46f255cb4-003 If the colour works for you and the service history checks out could be a decent option Yes certainly worth a look, dont love the colour but dont hate it either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
