That is why I mentioned Scirocco 2.0
There are 2 version for the Scirocco, 1.4 and 2.0
1.4 one using the problematic 7spd DSG
While 2.0 using 6dpd wet clutch which is the same as the Golf GTI..

Looks like your friend went for the 1.4 version

Yea. His is the 1.4 version. Didn't know that different gearbox is used on the different displacement. VW is really different from other german marque.

N20 engine very short lived and there is a clear reason why it was only used for HALF generation in the F30. The engine has some design flaws that BMW release the newer B48 just after N20 was introduced in a short few years. N20 engine is probably one of the shortest lived engine in BMW.

So far havent heard of any complain on B48, and it is being installed in lower performance Toyota Supra.
B48 + ZF 8speed should be a reliable combo.

Absolutely agree. Likes the ZF-torque converter 8 speed and 4 pot turbo. A quick mudah check found that not much b48 f30 around already but lots of n20 320i.

This post has been edited by blmse92: Jul 23 2021, 05:29 PM

That is because BMW Malaysia killed off 320i and 330i with the B48 engine in late 2016 in favor of the 330e.. thus the 320i and 330i with B48 were only sold for one year. That is why the used car numbers are limited.

There are tonnes of 330e in the used market going dirt cheap, cheaper than 320i because no one wants it.

Grab one F30 with B48 (without the hybrid) before they are gone if you like the F30 4cylinder turbo

This post has been edited by twincharger07: Jul 23 2021, 06:39 PM

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