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Post by sw4nny » Sun May 16, 2021 12:45 pm

My son is thinking of purchasing the above and has asked for my advice.I know very little about these.
Can anyone share their experience around known faults, cost of ownership etc.
Thanks any info will help.
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Post by IRD » Sun May 16, 2021 1:53 pm

I have had this engine in a 2017 330 Touring which I bought new and it’s a peach. Consumption wise I averaged about 45/47 mpg. Torque is excellent which means overtaking is a joy. Like all Diesel engines you need to be sure it has been properly serviced with requisite oil changes. I had no problems in 30,000 miles. :thumbsup:

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Post by sw4nny » Sun May 16, 2021 2:31 pm

IRD wrote: Sun May 16, 2021 1:53 pm I have had this engine in a 2017 330 Touring which I bought new and it’s a peach. Consumption wise I averaged about 45/47 mpg. Torque is excellent which means overtaking is a joy. Like all Diesel engines you need to be sure it has been properly serviced with requisite oil changes. I had no problems in 30,000 miles. :thumbsup:
thanks for that Ive tried talking him into a 330d touring but his missus is having non of it. :thumbsup:
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Post by jamesgarbett » Sun May 16, 2021 2:32 pm

Likewise I've had that engine in a different BMW and it's great
But I don't really understand why anyone would choose an X4/6 over the equivalent X3/5
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Post by sw4nny » Sun May 16, 2021 3:12 pm

jamesgarbett wrote: Sun May 16, 2021 2:32 pm Likewise I've had that engine in a different BMW and it's great
But I don't really understand why anyone would choose an X4/6 over the equivalent X3/5
Its his wife think she prefers the chelsea tractor look over a perhaps more suitable touring.
Regarding x3 ,x5 thats exactly my thoughts of which I have told him to look at the x3think the x5 is a bit large for his needs.
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Post by sw4nny » Sun May 16, 2021 3:13 pm

?dont know why its come up looking like those are all your words .I only quoted you then added mine ???
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Post by SiJar » Sun May 16, 2021 3:19 pm

I have had both the 330d and the 335d and they are brilliant engines with bags of torque. I never had a single problem with either and covered around 50k in both.
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Post by sw4nny » Sun May 16, 2021 3:45 pm

Thanks all,sounds like nothing but praise especially the engine and reliability :thumbsup:
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Post by Nictrix » Sun May 16, 2021 4:55 pm

Im sure a member on here has had one for a few years, Bluestreak.
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Post by RedUn » Sun May 16, 2021 6:27 pm

sw4nny wrote: Sun May 16, 2021 2:31 pm
IRD wrote: Sun May 16, 2021 1:53 pm I have had this engine in a 2017 330 Touring which I bought new and it’s a peach. Consumption wise I averaged about 45/47 mpg. Torque is excellent which means overtaking is a joy. Like all Diesel engines you need to be sure it has been properly serviced with requisite oil changes. I had no problems in 30,000 miles. :thumbsup:
thanks for that Ive tried talking him into a 330d touring but his missus is having non of it. :thumbsup:
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Post by Mr Tidy » Sun May 16, 2021 7:40 pm

sw4nny wrote: Sun May 16, 2021 2:31 pm thanks for that Ive tried talking him into a 330d touring but his missus is having non of it.
Maybe it depends who is going to be driving it most of the time!

Personally I'd much prefer a 330d Touring but if it's his missus who is going to be using it that is never going to be an option. :lol:

Although I'd still prefer an X3/5 to any X4/6. :roll:

Still it sounds like they are all pretty trouble free.
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Post by sw4nny » Sun May 16, 2021 8:09 pm

Thanks guys some interesting points.
I will pass these on,the point about difference in cost of running may have some sway :thumbsup:
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Post by Pondrew » Sun May 16, 2021 8:57 pm

I have a mate who had that engine in a 2017 530D tourer which is probably about the same weight as an X4; he was constantly complaining that he was getting 35mpg average.
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Post by earthdweller » Sat May 29, 2021 11:47 am

I’ve had an X3 from new ... it’s now six years old and has 65k on it

It’s been absolutely faultless apart from two recalls and a broken rear spring

Quality wise I think it’s more on a par with a 5 series than a 3 series

It’s not as agile nor as quick as a 3 ... but it’s such a complete package that does everything so well .. hence why I’ve kept it

Parts and tyres wise it’s no more expensive than a 3 series ..( I had a 3 touring as well until recently )

They are a car that’s more than the sum of its parts if that makes sense
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