I BOUGHT A CHEAP BMW 320D FOR £3,300!

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  • @djwarren5081
    @djwarren5081 หลายเดือนก่อน +674

    I'm pretty sure that most of us could recite the carverticle part from memory.

    • @kickboxerphil
      @kickboxerphil หลายเดือนก่อน +96

      I just skip the first 4 minutes every time now 😂

    • @robinhughes8822
      @robinhughes8822 หลายเดือนก่อน +70

      I recite it at night to help me sleep 😂

    • @tedbaker7844
      @tedbaker7844 หลายเดือนก่อน +35

      Apart from the spelling!!!😢

    • @robertwillis9988
      @robertwillis9988 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

      Its a useless app

    • @Yorkshiremadmick
      @Yorkshiremadmick หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      Not me, I don’t listen, skipping adverts, sponsored ads as and when I can.

  • @johnbaldock6353
    @johnbaldock6353 หลายเดือนก่อน +174

    I can't be the Only One who ALWAYS Fast Forward the "carvertical" Advert?!🤣

    • @otto.a.2465
      @otto.a.2465 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      You are not..

    • @adriandluzniewski4863
      @adriandluzniewski4863 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      u definately arent

    • @robertasviskupaitis9195
      @robertasviskupaitis9195 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      As soon as I see any ad I always skip ahead even if it means missing part of content. Just no patience

    • @mikeplatts2603
      @mikeplatts2603 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Your not

  • @shabba890
    @shabba890 หลายเดือนก่อน +176

    Its scary that this is a 2012 model. Only looks a few years old to me. Its no fun getting old 😂

    • @wilmh9586
      @wilmh9586 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      HAHA my sentiment exactly...looks like a 2 year old motor to me too👍

    • @spingybingy5610
      @spingybingy5610 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      They made it till 18 I think hence why still looks newish. Actually 18 is still 6 yrs ago 😢

    • @30harbakshsingh45
      @30harbakshsingh45 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@spingybingy5610damnnn

    • @elliot747
      @elliot747 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I agree it still looks up to date

    • @nogerboher5266
      @nogerboher5266 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      F30's in my country are 13k or more for younger models... How the fuck did he get one for 3k?!? 3k in my country gets you a 1999 Toyota Yaris...

  • @Peter-MH
    @Peter-MH หลายเดือนก่อน +361

    One of the last business-like smart looking BMW’s, before the brand completely lost their way!

    • @ironiceire
      @ironiceire หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      In reliability or design? Both, probably

    • @TheRealEmile
      @TheRealEmile หลายเดือนก่อน +37

      ​@@ironiceireDesign, reliability by this point was piss poor

    • @MyRealName
      @MyRealName หลายเดือนก่อน +25

      G20 looks and feels much more expensive and classy, or business like if you wish.

    • @GLH8
      @GLH8 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Not lost their way. China now makes up 30% of BMWs sales, they love big grills and brash in your face branding on their cars.

    • @manoz6194
      @manoz6194 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      For me the last gen 5 series was peak BMW

  • @Lonewolf-kw8gg
    @Lonewolf-kw8gg หลายเดือนก่อน +144

    Overspray and four mismatched tires tells me everything I need to know.

    • @markmundy3435
      @markmundy3435 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I'll pass?

    • @DamiArowomole
      @DamiArowomole หลายเดือนก่อน +31

      and what looks like pee in the high spring bottle just the cherry on top

    • @timgibbs4762
      @timgibbs4762 หลายเดือนก่อน +39

      Avoid unloved cars.

    • @RayJ.JohnsonJr
      @RayJ.JohnsonJr หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Yeah, I agree, pass.

    • @kristoffer3000
      @kristoffer3000 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Insane to me that it's legal to mismatch tires like that, the UK really isn't a civilized country

  • @darrenphilip247
    @darrenphilip247 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +455

    I wonder what the best opportunities to invest now are, there are opinions but a little later I find out these opinions don't matter as a totally different turn of events play out with the stocks they discussed therein...

    • @farehtinyilmaz851
      @farehtinyilmaz851 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      stocks are overrated now. buy gold , 5% in crypto . rest in cash. and wait for the stock/property/land. price to crash . but them after it stops dropping for 7 - 12 months at the bottom.

    • @chloeanderson543
      @chloeanderson543 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I successfully trade in my own portfolio, and also follow others because I'm interested in their strategies. I realized I've got better at managing the trader's strategies too. There's nothing wrong at all with having someone far more dedicated manage some of your portfolio.

    • @finleysterling562
      @finleysterling562 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Even with the right technique and assets some investors would still make more than others, as an investor, you should’ve known that by now, nothing beats experience and that’s final, personally I had to reach out to a market analyst for guidance which is how I was able to grow my account close to a million, withdraw my profit right before the correction and now I’m buying again.

    • @darrenphilip247
      @darrenphilip247 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@finleysterling562 I think I want to try out a financial advisor, but the amount of information on the internet is overwhelming. Could recommend any good one(s)?.

    • @finleysterling562
      @finleysterling562 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Ethan Grayson is one of the finest portfolio managers in the field. He's widely recognized; look him up

  • @vickybatchelor6858
    @vickybatchelor6858 หลายเดือนก่อน +69

    All of those oily patches on the ground in parking space 14 say a lot for the cars you get in part exchange 😂😂

  • @simonwallis9520
    @simonwallis9520 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    My daughter has just bought a white BMW 320d M Sport (2013).
    Hers is a beautiful car... Low mileage, full history, refurbished wheels, new tyres , heated black leather seats...
    Looks absolutely amazing 😍

  • @philcross1057
    @philcross1057 หลายเดือนก่อน +47

    Junior Management spec!

  • @jacksonmiked
    @jacksonmiked หลายเดือนก่อน +103

    We need some ‘An awful lot of tea for the money’ High Peak Autos branded mugs!

    • @ChrisIlett
      @ChrisIlett หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      An awful lot of Coffee your money?

    • @Sweetwater20120
      @Sweetwater20120 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’d buy one

    • @chrismcerlain1664
      @chrismcerlain1664 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It's a good brew this 😅

    • @Bikeops2021
      @Bikeops2021 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I'll take this mug to the kitchen, give me... say... 2 weeks!

    • @stephengodber9225
      @stephengodber9225 หลายเดือนก่อน

      and a mug that says “ it’s alright, this “ 😊

  • @IToohat
    @IToohat หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    7:50 That's genuine BMW indicator fluid, it has a mystical glow and shimmer to it 😂

  • @julianheritage6436
    @julianheritage6436 หลายเดือนก่อน +74

    Ahhh the BMW bong, used to hate that sound😂

    • @Jamie-Evo
      @Jamie-Evo หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      AKA The bong of doom 🤣🤣

    • @PixelVibe42
      @PixelVibe42 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      It was the sound of the BMW Service Department cash register 😢

    • @oliverlondon5246
      @oliverlondon5246 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Ah…I thought it was the Rolls bong 😂

    • @NH00531
      @NH00531 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Someone at BMW obviously had a sick sense of humour, the same bong for low fuel as well as some sort of catastrophic engine failure. 😕

  • @mjr7817
    @mjr7817 หลายเดือนก่อน +60

    Matt, Recently one of our loved ones was on their deathbed and their last words were the Car Vertical segment of your videos. If you only you were there 🚗↕️

    • @jujuUK68
      @jujuUK68 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

      if you'd fitted your loved one with new plates, it would instantly have lifted them...

    • @erniefoster7116
      @erniefoster7116 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@jujuUK68 lol

    • @dedede9664
      @dedede9664 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      fresh MOT, good to go for another 12 months

    • @ian_y
      @ian_y หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Couldn't you buff them back to life?

    • @SuperPauliet
      @SuperPauliet หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Should've called the guys at Tameside Valeting.....

  • @leonk8113
    @leonk8113 หลายเดือนก่อน +104

    Rims are aftermarket M style from later G20 series

    • @MrJordanwain
      @MrJordanwain หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      They’ll be reps as I’m sure the stud pattern changed on the G chassis.

    • @bekabeka71
      @bekabeka71 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@MrJordanwainthat’s what I assumed it’s deffo a replica as g series has different studs

    • @bigpants6121
      @bigpants6121 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      looks good on an M5

    • @drummerdude100
      @drummerdude100 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Only ever seen it on the M6.

    • @jamieeedden777
      @jamieeedden777 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Could have used adaptors or wheel spacers

  • @SuperPauliet
    @SuperPauliet หลายเดือนก่อน +51

    I had a 12 plate 320d ED model and it was a cracking car. Regularly got 80mpg on long motorway runs for work and once hit 91.4 on a trip from Coventry to York whilst driving like my toes wee broken! Proper workhorse of a car, never let me down, comfortable and quick if needed.

    • @pauldavies6037
      @pauldavies6037 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes the nicest diesel cars to drive ever

    • @byMRTNjournals
      @byMRTNjournals หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      ​@@pauldavies6037 640d is the best diesel ever

    • @HelloImDavid1000
      @HelloImDavid1000 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I have one of these as a commuter too. Great car. Not exciting but still handles nicely and eats miles without drinking fuel.

    • @FTFLCY
      @FTFLCY หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@byMRTNjournals Had the Gran Coupe M-Sport. Possibly the best car I ever had, and I'm on my 30th consecutive now. This one has to be a keeper, as I'm retired!

    • @byMRTNjournals
      @byMRTNjournals หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@FTFLCY I have the 320d ED but as soon as I have the money, I'm getting the gran coupe

  • @JSC131
    @JSC131 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Fair play Matt the way you prepare your cars is first class great content.

  • @PS-si7hn
    @PS-si7hn หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Love your sense of humour and humility....don't ever lose those traits!! Makes you a head above everyone else!

  • @ianyoud1
    @ianyoud1 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Hi matt another great review on a everyday car which will be perfect for a small family hope you are well best wishes ian

  • @petes2415
    @petes2415 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ive been waiting for this video Matt 👍 Have a 12 plate top spec 320d myself and it works like an absolute trojan, cannot fault it. It can also shift when you need to put your foot down. Its been well looked after all its life and still feels as smooth as ever. If you look after something, it will look after you. Great cars 👍

  • @JRT313
    @JRT313 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    I love these proper whack tyres with random names 🤣 it’s my favourite part of your vids

    • @gerrybailey447
      @gerrybailey447 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Who knew so many tyres are produced in outer Mongolia 😂 and then the bottle of piss in a shitbox. 😆

  • @Spr2007
    @Spr2007 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Always a good day when Matt uploads 🤩

  • @rossbest2049
    @rossbest2049 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    Those wheels absolutely make an otherwise bog standard bimmer look fantastic.

    • @saddoncarrs6963
      @saddoncarrs6963 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      They do look good. I don't understand the present fascination for black wheels. Ugh!

    • @chr15b
      @chr15b หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@saddoncarrs6963 I'm with you on that, black wheels with dried out rubber tyres look awful.

    • @teabagtowers3823
      @teabagtowers3823 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Those aren't the standard alloys they're off an M340i.

  • @phil2927
    @phil2927 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Good luck with the sale!

  • @stevec1097
    @stevec1097 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I've had a few cars that covered high miles in the first 3 years - they were brilliant! best way to run-in an engine, 60k of motorway cruising is about the same as 15k around town but so much better.

  • @sharkstergames
    @sharkstergames หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Matt + good value = overspend

  • @BluffMunkey
    @BluffMunkey หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I had one of these a couple of years ago and it's hard to describe just how good they are if you haven't driven one. Diesel aside, they are incredible. And even so, still pretty pokey.

  • @connclissmann6514
    @connclissmann6514 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for the video. Because of our crazy annual road tax around here, the 320D was the dream car for the rep. The 330D was way out of reach! Someone is getting great value, especially with a recent full service and 4 new tyres.

  • @michaelthompson6885
    @michaelthompson6885 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Westlake! a step up from Happy Gallops but only a very small step Matt.

  • @jomo0581
    @jomo0581 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    The replica wheels were a warning to the kind of person that owned it.

    • @Mark-uw9kz
      @Mark-uw9kz หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      i reckon the tyres are too!

  • @rhiantaylor3446
    @rhiantaylor3446 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    The car has the N47 engine which had chain issues but BMW claimed they were fixed by 2009 and only risk was of a noisy chain. Some people did have problems with later cars though. The B47 series new design came in about May-ish 2014 depending on model. I have had several N47 with no chain problems - the main issue is public perception of risk.

    • @aa-kv2pq
      @aa-kv2pq หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Your lucky to be fair the chain issues are real on these

    • @tremorbradley9214
      @tremorbradley9214 หลายเดือนก่อน

      sadly the chain on my 2010 320D touring let go, was very tempted to have it fixed but the car was just a bit too small anyway. That said with 12000 mile oil changes it made it to 187000 miles despite a BMW remap. It was a cracking all rounder though. Had a new 330e touring as a hire car recently. Very nice, very competent, much bigger but has lost something.

    • @vladandrei51
      @vladandrei51 หลายเดือนก่อน

      N57s are even worse... rod bearings, oil pump, timing chain...

    • @ged3680
      @ged3680 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello Matt, thank you for taking the time to upload another video. The BMW looked nice in the end. Ged.

    • @pints6994
      @pints6994 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have an e90 with the N47 engine and I’m currently at 305,000km which I think is around 185-190k miles. I’ve owned it for a couple of years now and have put a huge amount of mileage on it, oil is changed every 8000km/ 5k miles and my car couldn’t be healthier. They’re great cars if you mind them. A lot of people neglect their cars and then whinge when they break down which just creates bad perceptions.

  • @ianpies2498
    @ianpies2498 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for brightening my day - laughing out loud at the bottle of ‘highland spring’!

  • @efesolak004
    @efesolak004 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey Matt love the videos great work !
    Here is a suggestion : just do a little list for the car that you bought like a little edit (year price brand engine mileage etc.)
    Looking forward you to buy another hyundai matrix.
    Best regards EfeS.

  • @crestinventories5921
    @crestinventories5921 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Such a nice comfortable car, I had a 12 plate one but the timing chain guides failed, chain at the back of the engine, engine out to repair, hence I didn't massively overspend but sold for parts - still gutted as it was such a comfortable car.

  • @tonypacke6954
    @tonypacke6954 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I'm not a BMW fan boy but quite liked the look of that purchase. A lot of car for the money, although I've never sat in any BMW that didn't feel like you were on a sheet of MDF, maybe you need a have Teutonic backside! It might have been worth trying that solution in the water bottle on the headlight over-spray, obviously with gloves. Another professional production as usual.

  • @skodakatie7341
    @skodakatie7341 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This BMW looked very tidy at the end of the video, I’m sure it will be popular with customers.
    It’s a lot of car for the money, good luck with the prospective sale Matt❤.

  • @jimmyquinn9639
    @jimmyquinn9639 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another good video Matt 👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @shatbad2960
    @shatbad2960 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Had a 12' 335i from this generation: great performance, especially after a mild tune, great handling but numb electric power steering!

    • @TheG-jd6ez
      @TheG-jd6ez หลายเดือนก่อน

      Exactly what I have with a remap...nippy car

  • @reece005
    @reece005 หลายเดือนก่อน +52

    I'm going to good old Manchester Tommrow to potentially pick up my first car which is a 2003 Toyota Yaris 😅. It's a 1.3 over the 1litre so not completely terrible 😂

    • @Lexusman65
      @Lexusman65 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Great news and great car.

    • @Oli_Hudson
      @Oli_Hudson หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I had a 2000 Yaris as my first car - enjoy it!

    • @neiltitmus9744
      @neiltitmus9744 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Check the insurance and tax etc before you buy it

    • @Dan23_7
      @Dan23_7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Your first car ? I bet you’re well excited mate.

    • @olivierb9091
      @olivierb9091 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Will serve you just right, you'll have a special bond with your first car. Mine is a Volvo V70 of '99, still in love with it over 2 years later

  • @Nind-yu4sz
    @Nind-yu4sz หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I had a 320d and it was so economical in town and motorway, superb car.

  • @philryan7254
    @philryan7254 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Matt .it just shows when most of the general public would think that because of the mileage the car would only fit for the scrap yard you pulled it out of the fire, nice one...cheers Phil from Newark

  • @aedwards123
    @aedwards123 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    It would be good if you could do an update video on the cars you film with - did they sell, and what you got for them, that sort of thing.

  • @tlabort
    @tlabort หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Oh yes timing chains dpf and egr its the n47c engine both n47a and n47c both suffer
    I have rebuilt a few

  • @christopherwhite4153
    @christopherwhite4153 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another great video looks like you have been somewhere warm.

  • @Yesnomaybeidontknowcan
    @Yesnomaybeidontknowcan หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great seeing you at petrol hedonism yesterday Matt!

  • @MegaRetr
    @MegaRetr หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Those wheels absolutely gorgeous 😊🎉

  • @adriansweet3359
    @adriansweet3359 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Nice turnaround no whistles or bells on this model but im sure someone will love it. And a penny in the boot possibly. For new owner

    • @MementoMori-xx5qo
      @MementoMori-xx5qo หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just bought one and honestly, the lack of specification is dismal. It’s equipped like a Moroccan prison. I only bought one because my 13’ vRS was written off and I would have the Skoda back any day of the week.

  • @Guccit865
    @Guccit865 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I knew you’d sort those tyres out that’s the right thing to do. I love that boring car as I detest all extras on modern models it’s basically a sound workhorse I’d drive that any day plus it’s a lovely shape BMW unlike the oversized flash modern ones that’s just my opinion .Great video

  • @sig6394
    @sig6394 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Be nice to know if it did actually sell and what you managed to get for it, other than that great video I do like what you do especially with the small things like having all the same tyres most garages just leave them if there within tread legal limit keep up the great work you do and stay safe 👊👏

  • @paulie-Gualtieri.
    @paulie-Gualtieri. หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    The E46 was a genuine sweet spot for BMW as the best and most complete 3 Series.

    • @TheOfficialGlitchTTG
      @TheOfficialGlitchTTG หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      100%

    • @user-rw8rc3yp9d
      @user-rw8rc3yp9d หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The Mexican MR BOSS FTW

    • @interceptor-ss8kb
      @interceptor-ss8kb หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Shame they rotted remember booting my rear arches and they just turned to dust.

    • @dedede9664
      @dedede9664 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      one of the most beautiful designs of a car. shocking that BMW have ditched these classic designs

    • @interceptor-ss8kb
      @interceptor-ss8kb หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @dedede9664 the newer bmws are just getting uglier and uglier. My last favourite designs were the E38 and E39 but that was so long ago they genuinely don't know how to make a good looking car anymore.

  • @baronvonjo1929
    @baronvonjo1929 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    So expensive to maintain even an "economy" car these days. I understand why maintenance seems to be passed on. Its far too expensive.
    The older I get the more unimpressed I am with cars from the ownership perspective. They are all basically luxury car items with how expensive they are vs the real wages we make. I understand why so many people are going anti car as the days pass. They have lost touch. But then again people keep buying them and struggle to maintain and keep payments.

  • @timvinall4802
    @timvinall4802 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That's not a bad looking BMW really Matt ,those alloys make a huge difference 😊

  • @davegee7621
    @davegee7621 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good luck with the sale.. 😊

  • @sheffield1867
    @sheffield1867 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Never quite got over Matt slagging Sumitomo Tyres off when I'd just banged 4 on my Passat for 500 quid!

    • @originalchill
      @originalchill หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      😂👍🏻

    • @ajd0464
      @ajd0464 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      You shouldn't worry.
      Sumitomo is a high-quality Japanese rubber company that manufactures Falken, Dunlop and Sumitomo tyres.

    • @ajd0464
      @ajd0464 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I enjoyed a set on my Passat for over 50k miles.

    • @sniffergoal
      @sniffergoal หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yup, got 2x on the wife’s Mini, they’ve done 20k and have been excellent albeit they’re ready for changing - ironically I’ve just put 2x Mazzini runflats on the back …

  • @antoniopalmero4063
    @antoniopalmero4063 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    You can’t go wrong with a 320d for the right money .

  • @chitpaul
    @chitpaul หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another job well done.

  • @steveb4012
    @steveb4012 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice Ray Ban Clubmasters! My Wife had this era of 4 series Gran Coupe which had no issues at all asides from a recall on a coolant issue.

  • @richoverip
    @richoverip หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Does anyone else drive back and forth in their car looking at other cars in a car park?

  • @thierryvt
    @thierryvt หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    14:40 I was thinking the same thing lol. That has got to be one of the BMW 3 series of all times. Like it's not entirely stock, but it's as if the person who ordered it intentionally made it as boring as they could lol. I do like the look of that generation of BMW though, might even be peak BMW design. After that they started increasingly losing the plot...

  • @andljoy
    @andljoy หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bloody hell , this makes me feel better about my 127,000 318i its in WAY better condition, it need a little bump pulling out and spraying but everything else is SOOO much nicer , thanks Matt

  • @derekstocker6661
    @derekstocker6661 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Well done on this, hope it sold OK.
    Not being a diesel man but like the car, looks good.

  • @Taylor40667
    @Taylor40667 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    F30s 320d’s were still bad for timing chains
    Much better from 2016 the lci when the changed the engine from n47 to b47

    • @Jack-jr9ke
      @Jack-jr9ke หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      100% mine went the other month, had to buy a new engine, any n47 engine over 100000 miles, replace the timing chain!

    • @louier9033
      @louier9033 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Yeah absolutely, every single n47 was bad for them, mines a november 2013 and needed changing at 131k

    • @xrisos1397
      @xrisos1397 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Absolutely right

    • @FinleyESB
      @FinleyESB หลายเดือนก่อน

      B series engines only appeared in G series cars

    • @louier9033
      @louier9033 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@FinleyESB not true b47 appeared in F30 lci

  • @gamelias87
    @gamelias87 หลายเดือนก่อน +62

    £28k in 2012 depreciation is real painful. €8k €10k in Europe 👍

    • @MyRealName
      @MyRealName หลายเดือนก่อน

      Even more than that at this mileage and in this economy

    • @panchopuskas1
      @panchopuskas1 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      I'm not an expert, but.....if you can get a car like this for 5K, why buy something new?

    • @rv9990
      @rv9990 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      This car had a depreciation of 1£ every 5 miles. Ouch...

    • @teatimetel174
      @teatimetel174 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      not as bad as an ev

    • @Conservator.
      @Conservator. หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      That car would also be much more expensive in most European countries on the continent.
      (The UK is still part of Europe)

  • @ggj666
    @ggj666 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice looking car, and I have to say the wheels do look very smart on it.

  • @rj72289
    @rj72289 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very good content as always Matt and the Team! 👏🏼 Just want to ask though, what’s that thing on the aircon vent of your rover?

    • @johngunning2123
      @johngunning2123 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes I wondered the same thing?

    • @Hornby09c
      @Hornby09c หลายเดือนก่อน

      Looks like a magnetic phone mount

  • @adriangallon2636
    @adriangallon2636 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Thats what ive got. Totally reliable, quick and economical. Love it.

  • @kamilianos
    @kamilianos หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    4 ditch finders - deathwish in perfect storm

    • @spingybingy5610
      @spingybingy5610 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nexen and sumitomu are far from ditchfinders and they are decent. But having so many different brands is terrible as are the weird Chinese ditchfinders it had (sunfall or whatever)

  • @paultaylor9652
    @paultaylor9652 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Who needs a friend like this in the motor trade, I'd bin them if I were you Matt as that car is rough on the paintwork.

  • @mikeplatts2603
    @mikeplatts2603 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another good one Matt, love to know if it sold ?

  • @johnboyde7679
    @johnboyde7679 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Has the Wondergrip driver retired...

  • @WainwrightWalksWiaLocalLad
    @WainwrightWalksWiaLocalLad หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    NOT the "Ultimate Driving Machine" then 🤔

  • @lesrichards636
    @lesrichards636 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Matt liked the American joke 2 Yanks to open bonnet. True to your skills tracking out straight away.

  • @cabottaxi
    @cabottaxi หลายเดือนก่อน

    Matt I am on my 2nd version of this engine. That car is fitted with the N47 diesel engine which is notorious for dropping its timing chain . It was replaced in 2015 with a modified B47 engine. At 127000 it should have been done.The wheels on this car are Not SE spec alloys. It''s a base spec model with cloth seats and thankfully has the optional auto box . On the plus side they can rack up the miles . I have one opposite me same year , colour and its clocked up 187000 miles.

  • @marksenior9220
    @marksenior9220 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    A nice bottle of driver tizer in the drivers door pocket 😂😂

    • @saddoncarrs6963
      @saddoncarrs6963 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I thought it was coolant.

    • @foxstrangler
      @foxstrangler หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@saddoncarrs6963 So did I

  • @Mariazellerbahn
    @Mariazellerbahn หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    3mm on the tyres is plenty. More than the robbing Dick Turpin's at Lexus Stoke who wouldn't change the rear tyres on a £19k Mercedes that were totally bald. I withdrew from buying it and they kept my £1,000 deposit. I hope they choked on it.

  • @snoopy10411
    @snoopy10411 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've had odd tyres on the front in the past, the last time was when I'd caught a pothole in the middle of nowhere and split the tyre, the foam crap they supply these days didn't work so had to call the RAC who took me and the wheel to a nearby tyre stockist who only had my size in one obscure brand and only one in stock. Was either that or walking home. The tyre on the other side was nearly new so a waste of money to change to match.

  • @M.Godfrey
    @M.Godfrey หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You should film your repairs bro we’d love to see you fixing stuff

  • @skeelo69
    @skeelo69 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    It could possibly be a London 2012 Olympics vehicle.

    • @spingybingy5610
      @spingybingy5610 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I had one- had euro 6 ulez compliance on a 12 plate❤

  • @karter5351
    @karter5351 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    It will,be a £3500 car until,the timing chain borks on you and swallows the other £1500

  • @garethbain7477
    @garethbain7477 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ...Susan....I was a bit bored and I've dismantled my corby trousers press and I cant put it back together again..will that show up on my bill?...what time do you knock off....fancy a drink? This review had the exact feeling of this episode of I'm Alan Partridge!!!

  • @Mietas2
    @Mietas2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When did you upgrade to 4K camera?! Great quality content meets great quality video 😎

  • @jonhaworth2692
    @jonhaworth2692 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    I’m quite good at pricing = I’ve massively overspent 😉😂

  • @DaleSteel
    @DaleSteel หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    At 140k they need the timing chain and guides changing. That's why so many of the 2.0d kaput

    • @mohitl1697
      @mohitl1697 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Not if its been serviced on time ideally at less than 10k intervals. no chain sound either or cam crank correlation codes

    • @DaleSteel
      @DaleSteel หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @mohitl1697 service might prolong it sure trouble is at that age nobody truly knows. I stay away from 2.0d when it's getting close to 140k. I see them daily through auction with engine failure. The issue is the guides fail and ruin the chain .

    • @Mark-uw9kz
      @Mark-uw9kz หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Mine is on 201k, original chain and tensioners. No noise, and still runs smooth, for a diesel anyway. Oil changed every 6-7000 miles. Owned from 29k. Most go kaput because they aren’t properly cared for.

    • @DaleSteel
      @DaleSteel หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @Mark-uw9kz don't get me wrong I've seem plenty on high miles. They are not the sort of car a dealer wants to get involved with at 130k miles just too much risk.

    • @Mark-uw9kz
      @Mark-uw9kz หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@DaleSteel i agree, my thoughts are £1200 for the timing chain replacement vs the value of the vehicle vs the likelihood of other failures at this age/mileage. My intention is to keep it until it fails or becomes uneconomical to repair with a reserve in place already to replace when it happens not if it happens. 👍

  • @tonyb1184
    @tonyb1184 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good luck with the sale.

  • @randomdaveUK
    @randomdaveUK 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You're right about the timing chain issues, that was the version before this. If you see the screen in either a 1 or 3 series you can breath a sigh of relief when it comes to timing chain issues

  • @ruk2023--
    @ruk2023-- หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This car is a monument to doing things on the cheap.

  • @markmundy3435
    @markmundy3435 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Who ever buys that will be well P'd off if they think they're buying a full fat 320d and don't do their home work. The EfficientDynamics is a propper poverty spec aimed at fleet buyers with a detuned engine that makes only 160bhp to keep fuel consumption and CO2 emissions as low as possible so you don't get your pants pulled down on company car tax.

    • @spingybingy5610
      @spingybingy5610 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Still does 60 in 8s. No slouch by any means

    • @coops1964
      @coops1964 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Stick a ChipExpress chip on it and I reckon a 20% increase on power and torque.

  • @zdendaderman5253
    @zdendaderman5253 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good job 👍

  • @MatthewRoberts-qy2ik
    @MatthewRoberts-qy2ik หลายเดือนก่อน

    My personal favourite is the 335d/435d/640d etc, they suffer none of the timing chain issues that were a problem with 2.0L N47 diesel engines. Purely a personal opinion but I think the N57 diesels are the best ever made, especially when mated to the ZF 8HP gearbox

  • @ca9968
    @ca9968 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    There is no such thing as a "Cheap BMW"...one way or another it will take the contents of your bank account and run far away!

    • @2000halojones
      @2000halojones หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Got a 2012 one of these and in two years I’ve needed a couple of bulbs.

    • @Mark-uw9kz
      @Mark-uw9kz หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      they cost no more to maintain than a toyota. in my experience the overall running cost are lower than other manufacturers, excluding say tesla. The problem is fleet/ business users run them to 15-18k service intervals which is never good further down the line.

    • @markmoran916
      @markmoran916 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I had a 64 plate 730d and had it for 3 years and spent around £7k in maintenance including nearly £3.5k for the rear suspension compressor and airbags…..and I only paid £12k for the car 😂

    • @Mark-uw9kz
      @Mark-uw9kz หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@markmoran916 a 7 series is a Rolls Royce by comparison to a 3. I would expect to pay what you have. As Matt always says, leave plenty in reserve for such motors.

    • @kristoffer3000
      @kristoffer3000 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Absolute shite, they're great cars and fixing them is quite cheap if you use an indy and buy your own parts
      In 1.5 years my F20 has cost me 2 rear shock absorbers, been an absolutely amazing car.

  • @Matt-go7ss
    @Matt-go7ss หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    That's the boggiest of bog standard spec BMW I've seen in a while. At least the wheels look half decent

  • @peterowen4456
    @peterowen4456 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just on tyres, if I had a car with a mix of odd bits and bobs like that I would lose sleep. I would wake up sweating - I sense you are a man after my own heart. I do like a matching set of tyres.

  • @robertasviskupaitis9195
    @robertasviskupaitis9195 หลายเดือนก่อน

    post 2012 on 2l diesels in bmw's they introduced upgraded timing chain guides which do help a little but nevertheless the chains still stretch and fail, tensioners fail... Best thing is to change oil every 6k miles from new then you most likely will never have to replace the chain

  • @allanwilson8161
    @allanwilson8161 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hi
    On a F30 BMW with a 2.0 D engine will have a N47 engine which are prone to timing chain issues when serviced in accordance with BMW service suggestions ie up to 19,000 mile intervals not a good idea !

  • @louischapman1209
    @louischapman1209 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I believe the liquid in the door was indicator fluid. BWM drivers drink it before setting off then they don’t have to indicate it’s genius !!

  • @georgedaville4662
    @georgedaville4662 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Had a few 2.0d 3 series in my time Matt, mostly as company steeds. Generally put 20-30k pa annum on them over 3 years and got 50-60 mpg. I looked up one of my old cars on the MOT checker. It was a 2006 2.0d manual SE Touring. It had 56k on the clock when it left me, it has now done 229k and is still on the road ! Good cars as long as you don’t get caught with a timing chain issue 😡

  • @chrisburton4694
    @chrisburton4694 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If it makes you feel any better I had two company, F30s 320ds back to back did 120k plus in each over three years. Never missed a beat. Pleased as punch to of got one. Now on company 530e and can't really fault that either. They have just worked for me. Only cost being consumables. Looking at opting out company car scheme and I am still tempted by the f30

  • @Matt-go7ss
    @Matt-go7ss หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Sunfull? I thought I knew all the crap Chinese tyre brands but that's another one. Everydays a school day

  • @MrNaKillshots
    @MrNaKillshots หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    At my age, 58, I'd want a sunroof. This one leaves me unexcited.

    • @voivod6871
      @voivod6871 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not trying to start a flame war or anything but just interested because i am also 58. I tend to agree that it would lift the dull interior of this car but whats your age got to do with it?

    • @dangosypethau
      @dangosypethau หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      at your age get one with a proper engine too and twin turbos

    • @ahyaan2552
      @ahyaan2552 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@dangosypethauyeah a 340i

    • @MrNaKillshots
      @MrNaKillshots หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@voivod6871 or another Grand Picasso but with a panoramic roof.

    • @MrNaKillshots
      @MrNaKillshots หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@voivod6871 I meant time of life, which is entirely unique to me. I just want a sunroof, comfy seats, a decent sound system and 140 bhp

  • @wdsmauglir4683
    @wdsmauglir4683 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Had a 2013 one, in grey, best car I ever drove, great fun!

  • @keponen331
    @keponen331 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    2015 F30 facelift, with the B47 engines have the timing chain fixed