i'm a 318i owner (purchasd end of 2017) and during 2019 dec after 2 years of intense usage of 96,000KM, yes the turbo issue came up , causing a DRIVE TRAIN MULFUNCTION error.
from SC, found out its actually the hosing to the turbo unit causing the issue, causing the ECU to show this error.
as it does have 5 years warranty, got it fix within 2-3 days and problem is solve.

hence, if you're purchasing a pre-own one, i would suggest going certified SC or atleast have a warranty from 3rd party. not a big issue, but its an annoying issue. heard some cases on outside repair that the mechanic changed the whole turbo unit and stuff, racked up big bills.

i see. the air hose fault.
my house bought mid 2016, within 5yr warranty too.

Good info, thanks for sharing.

Any buyers potentially looking at buying a used 318i should take heed.

pic to scare u all potential buyers

No point to scare if already buy. Just face and fix the problem

I know you got it fixed under warranty, but did you ask or get to know how much would it cost outside of warranty?

Anyone knows any SA still selling 318i ? Pre-reg or anything

https://www.bmwpremiumselection.com.my/benefits

This website is not updated with the current cars for sale

Its better to visit their premium selection showrooms directly. The pricing in the website seems a tad high.

BMW is producing the new G20 318i WITHOUT the B38 1.5 liter engine.
the 1.5L looks like only 1 series..

New 318i will be equipped with a B48 2L with 156PS, i think it is matching the number with C180

So now 330i, 320i, and 318i are all using similar B48 engine (similar but might not be the same as cylinder could be different due to different compression ratio)

https://www.bmwblog.com/2020/01/16/bmw-120d...-in-march-2020/

If I am looking for a 318i in the market, will wait out abit for the B48.. more HP, more parts in the market (most beemer sold here are using 2L B48)

This is good news for all future BMW 318i potential buyers. WLPT Fuel consumption may be slightly higher but the B48 4 pot is a very good and well sought after engine. Also dismisses concerns about engine vibration.

Not to forget more tuning potential

Do you have any SA contact to recommend?

F30 318i is not using N20 right ? What engine is F30 318i using ?

2015–2019 BMW F30/F31 318i is the only generation using B38 engine which is a 3 cylinder 1.5L turbo engine.

FYI, the latest BMW 318i G20 series 318i already ditch the B38 3 cylinder engine and go back to B48 2.0L 4 cylinder turbo engine with a detune version from 320i.

So you still want the F30 318i? Only 1 generation with 3 cylinder..

budang sc come out become like this.
ur vehicle detect Rpa or Rdc on tyre?


cooper got use

i8 also use the same engine

Hey guys, is the BMW Auto Bavaria at Ara Damansara the best place to look for bmw used cars ? And pre-regs ?

How about F30 2017 320i ?

Yes I heard it is very common in Minis.
But since 318i is the only bmw model using 1.5 3pot, will it be hard to find parts next time ?

316i also the only one on 1.6 right ?