2018 330i, should I buy it?

JoeGunn · 05-25-2022, 07:18 PM

Found a 2018 330i x drive with 39,900 miles on it for $26,500. It’s got heated seats/wheel, navigation, and premium wheels. I’ve owned a 2016 328i 6MT previously, loved it and should’ve kept it. Looking to get back into a BMW but don’t know much about the 330i or the xdrive system. I’d prefer rwd 6MT but they’re too hard to find. Anything to watch out for with these cars?

Icarium81 · 05-25-2022, 07:30 PM

Haven't had many problems with ours. Just the typical battery bs, and blew a coolant line that was expensive, beyond that, no issues. The AWD is phenomenal if you want to keep it straight in the snow/rain, and in sport+ it let's you have a bit of fun too. Not quite the RWD experience, but not bad for what it is.

JoeGunn · 05-25-2022, 07:56 PM

What year is yours?

Icarium81 · 05-25-2022, 10:37 PM

Look left of a person's post, it's usually listed there. Also seems relevant to comment if I had the same car doesn't it?

JoeGunn · 05-26-2022, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Icarium81

Look left of a person's post, it's usually listed there. Also seems relevant to comment if I had the same car doesn't it?

Ah ok, saw you’re in Nova Scotia. I worked in Halifax for a couple weeks a few years ago, loved it there. I’m a trailer park boys fan as well 👍🏼

shoman24v · 05-26-2022, 05:58 AM

Love my 330i. The B46 is wayyy better than the N20. Smooth and quiet. I find the car plenty powerful and turns excellent fuel mileage.

tturedraider · 05-26-2022, 08:45 AM

In this market that looks like a pretty good price. I say buy it. You’ll love the B46. It’s a significantly improved motor over the N20/26.

eff32fl · 05-26-2022, 09:34 AM

I have a B46 430i and it's been reliable so far with 20k miles after 2 years of ownership.

n55david · 05-26-2022, 09:51 AM

If you want a 4cy, that's the way to go.

MidtownMike · 05-26-2022, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Icarium81

Haven't had many problems with ours. Just the typical battery bs, and blew a coolant line that was expensive, beyond that, no issues. The AWD is phenomenal if you want to keep it straight in the snow/rain, and in sport+ it let's you have a bit of fun too. Not quite the RWD experience, but not bad for what it is.

My man, how do you blow a coolant line an such a young car? And why was it expensive? BMW didn't show goodwill?

eff32fl · 05-26-2022, 11:37 AM

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My man, how do you blow a coolant line an such a young car? And why was it expensive? BMW didn't show goodwill?

I had a recall on a coolant line during my last oil change about a month ago. Maybe it was related to that. The SA said it wasn't critical so that's why I wasn't notified directly.

Icarium81 · 05-26-2022, 06:19 PM

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My man, how do you blow a coolant line an such a young car? And why was it expensive? BMW didn't show goodwill?

Not sure how, it was the top one I believe, ran through the top backside of the engine so required some disassembly, wife thought taking it to the dealership was the best idea lol.
I've definitely driven my car hard more than a few times, typical cruising speed is 140 kph, and if the highway is open and clear, I'll hit the limiter at 210.
In the winter it gets drifted around for 5 or 10 minutes with a good layer of snow on the road.

05-25-2022, 07:18 PM	#1
JoeGunn New Member 11 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2016 328i (6spd) Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	2018 330i, should I buy it? Found a 2018 330i x drive with 39,900 miles on it for $26,500. It’s got heated seats/wheel, navigation, and premium wheels. I’ve owned a 2016 328i 6MT previously, loved it and should’ve kept it. Looking to get back into a BMW but don’t know much about the 330i or the xdrive system. I’d prefer rwd 6MT but they’re too hard to find. Anything to watch out for with these cars?
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05-25-2022, 07:30 PM	#2
Icarium81 Lieutenant 259 Rep 517 Posts Drives: 2018, 330i xdrive Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Nova Scotia iTrader: (1)	Haven't had many problems with ours. Just the typical battery bs, and blew a coolant line that was expensive, beyond that, no issues. The AWD is phenomenal if you want to keep it straight in the snow/rain, and in sport+ it let's you have a bit of fun too. Not quite the RWD experience, but not bad for what it is.
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05-25-2022, 07:56 PM	#3
JoeGunn New Member 11 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2016 328i (6spd) Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	What year is yours?
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05-25-2022, 10:37 PM	#4
Icarium81 Lieutenant 259 Rep 517 Posts Drives: 2018, 330i xdrive Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Nova Scotia iTrader: (1)	Look left of a person's post, it's usually listed there. Also seems relevant to comment if I had the same car doesn't it?
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05-26-2022, 05:58 AM	#6
shoman24v Second Lieutenant 105 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 2018 330i, 2022 Highlander Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Fresno, CA iTrader: (2)	Love my 330i. The B46 is wayyy better than the N20. Smooth and quiet. I find the car plenty powerful and turns excellent fuel mileage. __________________ \| 2018 BMW 330i \| 30k Miles \| M-Sport Package \| Driving Assistance Plus \| Premium Package \| Executive Package \| Harmon Kardon \| Active Blind Spot Detection \| PDC \| Mineral Grey Metallic/Coral Red Dakota Leather \| \| 2022 Toyota Highlander Platinum AWD \|
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05-26-2022, 08:45 AM	#7
tturedraider Major General 4975 Rep 6,241 Posts Drives: 2018 340i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chicago, Edgewater (via Texas & Tennessee) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW 340i M Sport [9.38] 2020 BMW M340i xDrive [10.00] 2018 BMW 340i M Sport [8.00] 2006 BMW 330i Sport [4.50] 2004 BMW 330i ZHP [7.25] 2000 BMW 328i [6.00]	In this market that looks like a pretty good price. I say buy it. You’ll love the B46. It’s a significantly improved motor over the N20/26. __________________ www.bmwcca.org member #388003 - Use me as a referral & you could win a one day ///M Driving School!! ___________________________________________
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05-26-2022, 09:34 AM	#8
eff32fl Lieutenant Colonel 1052 Rep 1,791 Posts Drives: 2019 440i M Sport THP MPPSK Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I have a B46 430i and it's been reliable so far with 20k miles after 2 years of ownership.
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