05-12-2024, 06:20 AM | #1 |
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Should I buy 2017 330i at 18
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I have been intensely researching the f30 Lci 330i. I need to buy a car around the end of this year as my sister is getting my car when shes off her L’s and I want to buy myself a nice second car. I make around 70k a year and I also drive a lot because I have tafe 3 days a week and work 6 days a week so I wanted to get myself something nice to drive. Im looking at a price range of 23k to 28k hopefully with under 100,000km for less risk. From my research the b48 engine and zf transmission in the 330 are fairly reliable and dont have many other failure points if you maintain them which is something I can afford to do as I still live with my parents and save most of my money that I dont pay in rent. Are there any causes of concerns for this generation? Should I spend a bit extra and aim for a 340??? I cant decide. I love this car to bits but I am not sure if im going to get myself into a massive money pit. Please give me some advice on if i should get this car or not. Last edited by sj30905@gmail.com; 05-12-2024 at 06:24 AM.. Reason: Bad sentences |
05-12-2024, 06:27 AM | #2 |
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I have also been considering the a4 quattro b9 generation.
The c250 or c300 w205 generation. And I have considered the alfa romeo giulia but I am deathly afraid of this cars reliability it just looks stunning |
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05-16-2024, 07:14 AM | #3 | |
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B9 is also very nice but still will have turbo related/heat problems. Maybe avoid DSG as they can be costly in higher mileage cars. Otherwise the F30/31 drive really nice and still feel very modern inside. I actually think they drive better than the G series. 330i also has plenty of power and torque for around the city. I used to own a 335i and I never missed not having the turbo six cylinder so not sure if it is worth spending the extra on the 340i if you can get a better quality/condition 330i. If you can stretch your budget I have a very low mileage F31 (see above post) which has had all the mainteance issues completed so will be very reliable as the money has already been spent. I have been offered $32k so looking for more. Otherwise, I'd be considering an NA car like a lexus which is also a very nice/similar sedan and more reliable! Although a little boring in comparison and probably slower? Note also the 330i LCI cars start at 2016. I would consider them given they are more likely to have had all the maintenance issues complated due to being slightly older. |
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