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      04-25-2016, 11:57 AM   #1
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About to buy a e90 51 plate 320i...

Hi,

Is there anything I should be looking specifically when buying one of these? off to see one in a few hours.

I'm specifically scared about the reported problems of the injectors and coil pack. Anyway to diagnose if this is going to go/been replaced before?
I have a OBD kit I can use to check error codes too.

It's a 61 plate 320i sport plus edition, 70k on the clock I've found for a good price round the corner from where I live. (I'd go for a better or deisel engine but i'm only doing 5k a year on this one and mostly town driving)

Any experience on these are much appreciated!

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      04-25-2016, 12:37 PM   #2
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Hi,

Is there anything I should be looking specifically when buying one of these? off to see one in a few hours.

I'm specifically scared about the reported problems of the injectors and coil pack. Anyway to diagnose if this is going to go/been replaced before?
I have a OBD kit I can use to check error codes too.

It's a 61 plate 320i sport plus edition, 70k on the clock I've found for a good price round the corner from where I live. (I'd go for a better or deisel engine but i'm only doing 5k a year on this one and mostly town driving)

Any experience on these are much appreciated!
For a 61 plate it should have the latest coils.

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      05-09-2016, 08:17 AM   #3
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My only recommendation would be to go for an older car with a bigger engine.
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      05-10-2016, 03:36 AM   #4
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My only recommendation would be to go for an older car with a bigger engine.
Yeah.....this. The 320i engine is pretty poor. A 325 is much better and will probably have a better spec too.
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