F30 316: reasonable ride? Any major/ common issues?
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Re: F30 316: reasonable ride? Any major/ common issues?
1.2 ton head-on 1.5 ton. who comes off worse? It's not always about bhp/weight...
I learnt overtaking at SSDC in a 1.6L NA Honda ESi. I used probably half the 110bhp and 150Nm.
If you need all 184bhp to overtake, it's either a very aggressive manoeuvre. Or you have really bad anticipation.
TS buy a car you like and can comfortably afford. There's a reason why BMW outsells the rest of the japanese makes (apart from toyota) in SG. And singaporeans aren't a stupid bunch. You can't be too wrong.
davidtch;1113397 said:
1.2 ton head-on 1.5 ton. who comes off worse? It's not always about bhp/weight...
I learnt overtaking at SSDC in a 1.6L NA Honda ESi. I used probably half the 110bhp and 150Nm.
If you need all 184bhp to overtake, it's either a very aggressive manoeuvre. Or you have really bad anticipation.
TS buy a car you like and can comfortably afford. There's a reason why BMW outsells the rest of the japanese makes (apart from toyota) in SG. And singaporeans aren't a stupid bunch. You can't be too wrong.
Re: F30 316: reasonable ride? Any major/ common issues?
After 65K mileage, 1 year 10 months, just experienced coolant leak at the turbo. Also air intake hose to turbo cracked, needed replacement. The rest of the pocket damage comes from just the standard maintenance items like brake pads, tyres, aircon filter, air intake filter, engine oil & filter replacement. Just sent to PML for $150 "evaluation" and quotation, hopefully they come up with something good and reasonable as my 316i is still under "warranty"
After 65K mileage, 1 year 10 months, just experienced coolant leak at the turbo. Also air intake hose to turbo cracked, needed replacement. The rest of the pocket damage comes from just the standard maintenance items like brake pads, tyres, aircon filter, air intake filter, engine oil & filter replacement. Just sent to PML for $150 "evaluation" and quotation, hopefully they come up with something good and reasonable as my 316i is still under "warranty"
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Re: F30 316: reasonable ride? Any major/ common issues?
PML just quoted me $1,000 for servicing the water leak on the turbo, probably due to a busted Oring. Bringing it outside, but still got to pay the $150 "evaluation fee". Whaddaheck...luckily out of goodwill they didn't. Then I went back to ES, consulted and paid for 1 O-ring for $6. My workshop charged me $71 for replacement, including a 2nd O-ring. So far pretty affordable maintenance on the 316i in 2 years, but that's because it is new. Who knows what other issues might turn up.
PML just quoted me $1,000 for servicing the water leak on the turbo, probably due to a busted Oring. Bringing it outside, but still got to pay the $150 "evaluation fee". Whaddaheck...luckily out of goodwill they didn't. Then I went back to ES, consulted and paid for 1 O-ring for $6. My workshop charged me $71 for replacement, including a 2nd O-ring. So far pretty affordable maintenance on the 316i in 2 years, but that's because it is new. Who knows what other issues might turn up.
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jtek
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Re: F30 316: reasonable ride? Any major/ common issues?
I'm driving a ED. Good power to drive alone or a couple. Had 5 adults on board and I have to floor it to get the car moving. But I drive alone most of the time.
If budget not an issue, I would go for a 320i.
Hangloose;1116289 said:
I'm driving a ED. Good power to drive alone or a couple. Had 5 adults on board and I have to floor it to get the car moving. But I drive alone most of the time.
If budget not an issue, I would go for a 320i.
