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      09-23-2021, 07:42 AM   #1
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Picked her up a few days ago.

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I've updated the front grill, next I plan to upgrade to H7 LED lights, because the current visibility at night is horrible.
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      09-23-2021, 08:14 AM   #2
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Looks clean and straight for that mileage point. Enjoy it
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      09-23-2021, 08:19 AM   #3
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Looks really good, Congrats!
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      09-23-2021, 12:05 PM   #4
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Nice buy!

This car is in the sweet spot for TC failure, definitely be cautious with maintenance and abuse until you get a real good feel for it. Otherwise solid, basic Bimmer.

Keep us posted on your high mileage journey, Im very interested as Im an N20 owner who plans to keep mine running for 200k plus.
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      09-25-2021, 05:21 PM   #5
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Nice buy!

This car is in the sweet spot for TC failure, definitely be cautious with maintenance and abuse until you get a real good feel for it. Otherwise solid, basic Bimmer.

Keep us posted on your high mileage journey, Im very interested as Im an N20 owner who plans to keep mine running for 200k plus.
Yes, please make sure immediately check the timing chain because that is an easy one way ticket to grenade your engine! I had a 2015 328i like yours and I noticed the chain becoming loose around 65,000 - 70,000 miles. Luckily, BMW replaced mine for free, they will replace the chain completely free if you have under 70k miles or 7 years... which I don't think you fall under.

So make sure you check the timing chain, check the service records from carfax or something else (if you got it from a dealer, they should give you the carfax for free) and ensure transmission fluid has been changed because ZF transmissions are recommended to change fluid around 60,000 miles. Check brake pads and other regular preventative maintenance areas!

Otherwise, sick car brother and congrats, drive fast drive safe.
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      09-27-2021, 11:26 AM   #6
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Do you want buy and install full adaptive led bmw ?
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      09-27-2021, 11:55 AM   #7
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Very nice F30. Congrats! As others have mentioned, timing chain needs to be inspected as early as possible (unless already replaced).
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      10-11-2021, 11:01 AM   #8
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LED would be very nice on this car.
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      10-14-2021, 02:11 AM   #9
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Looks clean in White
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Ye, you should install led lamp
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      10-23-2021, 03:44 AM   #11
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      10-23-2021, 11:29 AM   #12
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Yes, please make sure immediately check the timing chain because that is an easy one way ticket to grenade your engine! I had a 2015 328i like yours and I noticed the chain becoming loose around 65,000 - 70,000 miles. Luckily, BMW replaced mine for free, they will replace the chain completely free if you have under 70k miles or 7 years... which I don't think you fall under.

So make sure you check the timing chain, check the service records from carfax or something else (if you got it from a dealer, they should give you the carfax for free) and ensure transmission fluid has been changed because ZF transmissions are recommended to change fluid around 60,000 miles. Check brake pads and other regular preventative maintenance areas!

Otherwise, sick car brother and congrats, drive fast drive safe.
I thought late 2014-15 edition already have the new design, but yours was not?
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Yes, please make sure immediately check the timing chain because that is an easy one way ticket to grenade your engine! I had a 2015 328i like yours and I noticed the chain becoming loose around 65,000 - 70,000 miles. Luckily, BMW replaced mine for free, they will replace the chain completely free if you have under 70k miles or 7 years... which I don't think you fall under.

So make sure you check the timing chain, check the service records from carfax or something else (if you got it from a dealer, they should give you the carfax for free) and ensure transmission fluid has been changed because ZF transmissions are recommended to change fluid around 60,000 miles. Check brake pads and other regular preventative maintenance areas!

Otherwise, sick car brother and congrats, drive fast drive safe.
I thought late 2014-15 edition already have the new design, but yours was not?
As far as I know, the timing chain issue was solved for vehicles with production dates of 2015 and newer. My 2015 328i had a "production" date of 2014.
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As far as I know, the timing chain issue was solved for vehicles with production dates of 2015 and newer. My 2015 328i had a "production" date of 2014.
Yes, correct. I see, so yours was an early 2015 car…

I can’t believe OP car can last 165k miles without a TC change…

On the other hand, why a 328i car has a halogen headlight?
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      10-26-2021, 12:28 AM   #15
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Ditto on the LED lamp, you really should get those. Still, great looking car bud! Enjoy!
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      10-27-2021, 12:47 AM   #16
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Classy, congrats!!
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      10-28-2021, 07:01 AM   #17
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The front grill looks amazing all black. Really transforms the car
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      10-30-2021, 07:53 AM   #18
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3series looks great in white!
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      11-02-2021, 11:28 AM   #19
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Like the classic white color!
Fits well
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      11-05-2021, 04:01 PM   #20
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do you want to get news wheels? i would maybe change to biiger ones?!
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      09-29-2022, 01:27 PM   #21
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Very nice!

Nice Car and good price for it
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      10-11-2022, 11:57 AM   #22
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Picked her up a few days ago.

6.5k USD
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165k miles

I've updated the front grill, next I plan to upgrade to H7 LED lights, because the current visibility at night is horrible.
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Picked her up a few days ago.

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165k miles

I've updated the front grill, next I plan to upgrade to H7 LED lights, because the current visibility at night is horrible.
That's new to me man
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