05-01-2020, 06:23 PM | #1 |
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328d Issues? Help with new car purchase
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I posted a similar thread in the general F30 forum, but I wanted to "hear it from the horses mouth" so to speak. I am looking at a brilliant 2014 rwd 328d with 88k miles to replace my aging and ailing E90 with 175k+ miles. However, I have been warned about timing chain issues in F30s. Is this a concern for the Diesels? I have heard of the Transfer Case issues, but with it being rwd I thought I would avoid the major headaches. Is there anything else I should be worried about? I am a full time student for the next 5 years (through grad school) so the reliability and fuel economy of the 328d was really attractive. Thank you for any advice you can provide! |
05-01-2020, 07:41 PM | #2 |
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The timing chain issues are really only for the N20/26. The N47 in the US hasn't had them (or a high enough rate of them to really be known as an issue).
The other well known thing is the EGR cooler, which has a recall and a 10yr warranty now (from time of the car's first owner purchase). You can have some emissions sensors go bad, but I believe there's an extended warranty on them. Might want to double check. I don't think you'd really need to worry about the SCR or DPF system unless you plan on reaching over 150k really soon.
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05-12-2020, 03:55 PM | #4 |
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Highly debatable that it's an HPFP issue vs. a contaminated fuel issue. It can get expensive though, sure.
I'd add a second 328d, even with those miles, in a heartbeat to replace my really old TDI. Not every broken leg is the fault of the bone.
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05-13-2020, 02:04 AM | #5 |
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The N47 timing chain issue was well before that engine made it to the F31, so I'm not sure if that issue is applicable to our platform.
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05-13-2020, 09:08 AM | #6 |
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Love mine. But I did have the HPFP fail at 50k, covered under warranty extension for HPFP. 76k diesel particulate sensor covered under warranty extension as well.
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Feel like it depends on the type of driving you're planning on. If mostly highway this IS the car for you but the car is no pleasure for urban stop and go and short trips. Bought mine for my daily commute--about 30 mi each way and 90% of that drive is interstate. This car is a dream on the highway but stop and go driving is almost the opposite story--IMHO
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