yeah .. plz go buy VW!!!

To each their own, but my parents own the f30 and I have f20 (similar styling interior) and honestly speaking I don't have an issue with them, and neither does the rest of other the owners.

I guess different ppl look for different things.

And you're actually saying a passat interior being OK while the bimmer being disgusting, lel pretty bias much there

This post has been edited by axtray: May 31 2019, 01:26 PM

Yeah the interior is not bad just cannot compare to what's coming out these daysla..the bigger screen is still pretty nice though

I just sold my F30 2012, which I drove for 7 years! I loved every bit of the car. Not much hiccup and maintenance for me throughout the years. Before I sold i changed the battery and realized that's the first time I changed it after 7 years, impressive I would say.

Nice, what is your new ride?

Did you switch off the auto start/stop everytime?

Hey guys,

Any advise on the 318i luxury model? How is the maintenance like?
I am planning to get a pre-reg one as well. Not a racer, am a light-footed driver

Adequate power for city use
Don't expect very powerful compare to other similar vehicle since it is using small 1.5l turbo charged engine

5 years/100k km free maintenance

I m driving one. So far satisfy with it

This post has been edited by jasonlim: Nov 15 2019, 03:13 PM

How many times have you sent yours for servicing? Any testimonial on the service center you went?

Do you foresee there will be a problem maintaining the turbo engine after the warranty period ends?

3 times so far
I have only been to glenmarie n tun razak branch
Both service is more or less the same

I believe yes
There is always wear n tear even for non turbo charged vehicle
For now I enjoy first before thinking the potential issue which I can't predict

I heard the glenmarie branch is being relocated to ara damansara and it'll be the largest BMW center in south east asia. Will definitely check that out and if possible send mine there for servicing

Yes I will definitely pay ara 4s a visit for my next service

Guys.. i know im bumping up an old post

So is the F30 320d worth to buy? The price varies quite a lot from 2013-2015. And there is local spec and japan spec right?

Noted recon has better monitor than local spec and lane deprature warning, etc goodies while local has none.

A 2013 320d msport is going for 79k. Mileage around 80k km
A 2015 320d msport for 112k for mileage 75k km

30k difference for 2yrs span?

And a quick google saw the horror of timing chain issues on F30, is the 320d spared from it?

See if 2015 is LCI or not..
Timing chain issue most likely on N20 engine petrol engine

2013 msport impossible at rm79k. Must be 2012 modern version

Yup. You are correct.. after i compared 2 photo, the steering gave it out

Japan recond not bad condition normally and can scrut - but if it's already registered just like buying a used local car but with possibly better specs as mentioned. if 2015 LCI M sport is quite nice..not sure if it's worth the extra 30k..maybe...but watch out for mileage i guess..75-80k seems quite low...see the condition of the seats , interior etc..

Hi guys,
Wanted to get a BMW F30 used, with budget of 60-70k. Will buy it next year 2021 to get cheaper price.
Wondering which year model have lesser problem? What should I take notes ? I’m a fresh not knowing much about car.
For those BMW F30 car owner or ex car owner, how much maintenance cost for a year average ?
Thanks for the reply, confusing to get lexus i250 or BMW F30 users

Did you have the sticky rubberized door handles ?
I heard this was a common issue on the Pre-LCI F30s.