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

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

Which model of the 3 series are you looking for?
Best is look for F30 facelift onwards (LCI) which mostly are late 2015 onwards.. Look for those 2016 and above.
F30 facelift models have totally different engine compared to pre-facelift.

Pre-facelift 2012 - 2015
328i, 320i -> N20 Engine
316i -> N13
320d-> N47

Facelift 2016 onwards
330i, 330e, 320i -> B48
318i -> B38
320d-> N47

Hey guys, I did an updated full review here if anyone is interested. Have also started modding the car! But agree with what people have said here, get the LCI with the b48 engine if possible!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGBmJPOcfro&feature=youtu.be

good vid nicely done

Which model of the 3 series are you looking for?
Best is look for F30 facelift onwards (LCI) which mostly are late 2015 onwards.. Look for those 2016 and above.
F30 facelift models have totally different engine compared to pre-facelift.

Pre-facelift 2012 - 2015
328i, 320i -> N20 Engine
316i -> N13
320d-> N47

Facelift 2016 onwards
330i, 330e, 320i -> B48
318i -> B38
320d-> N47

Is year 2018 BMW318i worth buying?

Is it a problematic car?

Since its a 3 cylinder car, will the car vibrate like axia during idle at a traffic light?

I've been told to avoid the 1.6 and 1.5 F30s as the engines are prone to having issues - but don't have any experience myself. I think the 3 cylinder 1.5 is quite interesting though haha

How about 330e? Aside from battery, were u told to avoid this model as well?

most used 330e in the market still have warranty intact. so guess its still ok until the warranty ends

The prices for a used F30 now is quite crazy so made a video on it!

Anyone thinking of getting one?

Updated full review here -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGBmJPOcfro&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7vlWdXzsRA

Is year 2018 BMW318i worth buying?

Is it a problematic car?

Since its a 3 cylinder car, will the car vibrate like axia during idle at a traffic light?

My F30 with 3 cylinder is at 2.5 years old now and 45k mileage and nope it doesn't vibrate like an axia during idle. In fact I don't find any notable difference from a 4 potter car except maybe during cold start in the morning but that's about it.

I've been told to avoid the 1.6 and 1.5 F30s as the engines are prone to having issues - but don't have any experience myself. I think the 3 cylinder 1.5 is quite interesting though haha

I see. Have u encountered any major breakdown before? That requires u to send to the SC for few days?

No major breakdown, only a minor (and a common) issue, wheel speed sensor on the rear right corner, got it replaced by Auto Bavaria under warranty, job done in 2 hours.

Wheel speed sensor, read plenty of it in the fb group. Almost everyone has it 🤦🏻‍♂️