24-11-2014, 04:38 PM
(23-11-2014, 09:46 PM)Ruan Wrote: BMW 320d - OK, but overpriced for what they are and everything is nuts expensive.
I've always heard this but I've now had an E36 compact, E46 coupe and the e90.. never noticed anything that was any dearer than other brands to be honest.
The water pump went on the E46, I think it was under £30 all in from ECP & 4 bolts to change.
Servicing costs can be expensive at dealers but a decent indi seems very reasonable if you're going down the garaging service route (I need to, to keep the value up on mine as it's full dealer stamped history so far)
I'm obviously biased as will Ruan be with the volvo, and others are with other cars.
I'd personally go for an E91 over an E90, but then again if the saloon suits your needs then I can't really fault it, handle great, power is decent (177bhp 7.6 0-60), I am averaging mid 50's MPG wise.
There are other cars I would choose if I went back with my budget now (Only on practicality) but the car does the job fantastically in all honesty.