I have recently bought an F30 318d in Germany for a bit more than 10k, brought it back to Italy :). 2014 model with 150.000 km, manual transmission. It drives so smooth, fuel Economy it’s great! Not the fastest one but it’s fun to drive, and in my opinion one of the most beautiful BMWs ever in terms of design.
I drive 335i xdrive every single day. Awesome experience, nothing big problems. No engine or transmission issues. Got around 125k and now almost to 180k
100% the g20 reminds me too much of like a Toyota or something. It’s strange how much of a difference smoother curves and the grille can make. I feel like the F30 grille looks iconic where as the G20 looks very forgettable and the grille on it looks more like a fad than an icon if that makes any sense. Although I do like the rear end of the g20, but that’s about it.
F30 best 3 series design since e46. My FBO 335i with bilstein coilovers is blast to drive, I do agree handling is very good. I think there is no better car for the price.
Totally agree. Plenty of power for commuting and spirited driving along with a stiff chassis to match. Three things mainly holding the car back are the s***** RFTs that come stock, underperforming pads and fluids, and a lack of LSD.
True. Couldn’t have said it better. I think the F30 335i is a really good balance. Haven’t swapped in coilover but I have the msport suspension. I am pretty happy with it for comfort and reasonable handling for what it is.
Couldn't agree more! The car looks absolutely stunning and just needs some minor upgrades like, Brakes, Tires, Maybe shocks! 335i & 340i would be the perfect daily IMO
Had the F30 328i since early Nov '22, love it awesome drive! Really enjoy driving it on the New Zealand road here! And yes F30 looks better than G20 imho
Can't believe you Malaysians filming style like from another country in EU. Your English is excellent too! Definitely alot of foreigners will understand what you're talking about.
Agree with everything minus the handling. It’s somewhat disappointing because of the loose steering feel and the body roll. These can be remedied with a strut brace and coil overs though, but there still isn’t any steering feedback.
F30 is the best i own a BMW f30 318d 2012 and i love it, easy to drift and i 1.98cm and i have a friend he is 2.05cm the room is the best ind siden the car 😎👍
Agree with u that F30 is a good deal now. However in my country, decent 5yrs F30 we can only get 318i or 330e which either less power or risky battery replacement. 320i or 330i are much older models (2015 and before) which is touching 8-9yrs car! Is sad they went that direction. Not much decent choices in my opinion
Mileage wise what can you get out of a f30 335i? Like they just 100k car and trash or people hitting 200k I realize it’s relatively speaking but I am in the market and wanna know what to expect
@@AJDrives I will have to go for 316-320D/i with fully m-sport modified and maybe tune/chip it up so it have atleast 150-180hp if needed. I will eventually upgrade to 328i if not 330e in future but at the moment i need to stay budget friendly. They are quite expensive in scandinavic country's compared to lets say US.
@@Technotronidon't consider 316i, at least 320d/320i or above. 328i is a good choice but soon you will find it hard to get a 328i that is less than 10 years old and hasn't been abused... perhaps consider a b48 if budget allows
I have question. Isn't this model included into top 10 cars to avoid when buying used car (with pretty big arguments also). Specially 328i and 330i. I'm so confused now so would like an explanation since I would really like to have this car
G20 design had to be close to the G30 or G80, i don't like the G20 design neither the interior, this is why i would upgrade to a G30, F30 is still a impressive design and quite up to date still.
I just bought a used 328i 2012 model yesterday ... I'm having some tough time finding few interior parts for replacement. I'm from India.. Can you help me with a one stop store that delivers genuine bmw spares all over world for my 328i ?
Scrap yards. I did that when I bought my 2015 F30 last year. Some interior pieces weren’t upto scratch. I even managed to upgrade my cupholders to LCI ones so I could get wireless charging.
@@tirolekubu8578 Do you mean actual scrap yards? It's hard to find BMW's in scrap yards in this part of the world 😅. I live in India Do you know a website that could deliver one? Even I'm looking for front cup holders in the centre console
@@vamshikrishnaGVK Lol well not just any scrap yard. I guess India is different. We have “breakers” advertising on facebook marketplace and gumtree all the time that they are “ stripping F30 for spares” or any other car. These would have usually been in an accident before. Some local shops sell second hand BMW spares only, etc.
I don't think BMW still make n20 nor 328i after 2015. After 2015 Nov, all are b48 engine with 320i/330i/340i. And if you have the budget always go for the b48 engine.
The f30 is the last generation that truly follows BMW's classic design language (amber instrument clusters, four round xeon headlamps, 2 piece kidney grill, etc). The newer generations threw all of that to the wind and so they no longer look like BMWs but rather seems like that they are trying to look like Lexus's. I don't even think that the LCI headlamps look good. The aggressive look of the Xeons with the LED angle eyes on the F30 look so much better. I sincerely hope BMW goes back to the classic design language and stop making the kidney grilsl look so big and ugly.
F30 is a very good car, the 3 series is the best sports sedan/limuzine in the world. But don’t be silly man the only reason you would say that F30 is more beautiful than G20 is cause you can’t afford the new model. That’s fine, I do understand that. But that’s no reason do be dishonest with yourself 😊. Also your choice of engine in one of the best drivers cars in this world immediately tells me you’re clueless. But that’s nothing new there are many like you. At least you recognise this car is the king in it’s class. 😊
I wouldn't judge someone so fast! EVEN if I wanted to spend the extra money, I would spend just a little bit more to go for a F80 or F82. It's okay if you like the G20, but don't try to project that feeling on others and come into judgement about their financial situation. Just because something is newer, Doesn't mean that it automatically looks better in everyone's opinion. I think the E92 3 series looks amazing. Does it mean that if I buy one I'm too broke for the F30? No. It only means that I like the E92 and wanted to have one! About my choice of engine, What would you have recommended since you aren't so clueless?
The F30 does look better than the G20. Get over yourself and don't judge. I have an F30. And yes I can afford a G20 but choose to keep the F30. Give me an analogue dash any day over a fully digital dash...
was thinking about buying a tricked out f30 I found, wanted to know a lil more about these before I go all in, now I know exactly what I am going to do. W video, thx AJ drives 🫡
"Money can't buy happiness, but it's better to cry in the BMW than under the bridge"
I have recently bought an F30 318d in Germany for a bit more than 10k, brought it back to Italy :).
2014 model with 150.000 km, manual transmission. It drives so smooth, fuel Economy it’s great! Not the fastest one but it’s fun to drive, and in my opinion one of the most beautiful BMWs ever in terms of design.
Never regret owning a F30, i daily drive it every single day
YES! One of the Best Daily's anyone could have.
which model bro?can share ur exp?is it worth to get 330e 2017 model.tq
I drive 335i xdrive every single day. Awesome experience, nothing big problems. No engine or transmission issues. Got around 125k and now almost to 180k
Don't forget about the diesels! Had an F30 328d for 4 years. Not a single issue. Got 46 mpg. Just bought another one.
F30 looks definitely better than G20, although the new G20 LCI can win some points back. Nice channel, greetings from Germany. 👍
Yes! I believe so. The LCI is definitely winning some points back for the G20. Thanks! Glad you liked the video 🙏🏼 More to come!
Agree, the g20 lci looks better than the pre-facelift! But hv to wait few more years before it become affordable like the F30 now 😅
100% the g20 reminds me too much of like a Toyota or something. It’s strange how much of a difference smoother curves and the grille can make. I feel like the F30 grille looks iconic where as the G20 looks very forgettable and the grille on it looks more like a fad than an icon if that makes any sense. Although I do like the rear end of the g20, but that’s about it.
F30 best 3 series design since e46. My FBO 335i with bilstein coilovers is blast to drive, I do agree handling is very good. I think there is no better car for the price.
Totally agree. Plenty of power for commuting and spirited driving along with a stiff chassis to match. Three things mainly holding the car back are the s***** RFTs that come stock, underperforming pads and fluids, and a lack of LSD.
True. Couldn’t have said it better. I think the F30 335i is a really good balance. Haven’t swapped in coilover but I have the msport suspension. I am pretty happy with it for comfort and reasonable handling for what it is.
Couldn't agree more! The car looks absolutely stunning and just needs some minor upgrades like, Brakes, Tires, Maybe shocks! 335i & 340i would be the perfect daily IMO
Just bought a f30 318i today and watching this video from Peru. So glad to go for this machine
Great Car man, Congratulations 💪🏼
I just bought a 2018 330i LCI and it looks better than most of the newer cars on the streets imo. I am so happy with this car.
I agree! Congrats
F30 all day. You see my thumbnail!. New Subscriber
Had the F30 328i since early Nov '22, love it awesome drive! Really enjoy driving it on the New Zealand road here! And yes F30 looks better than G20 imho
Yes it does! Which year's model did you go for?
@@AJDrives mine is 2013, has 88k kms on it. Running smooth, and hopefully stay that way
Hopefully! It's a great car and fairly reliable if you take good care of it with regular maintenance & good preventative maintenance.
My F30 has been a beast. I absolutely love it.
Can't believe you Malaysians filming style like from another country in EU. Your English is excellent too! Definitely alot of foreigners will understand what you're talking about.
Thanks! Glad you like the content
Just got a 2014 328i with 93k miles for 13,900 (including gap insurance,5 year window and sealant coverage) hoping these comments are true
How’s it been so far
I got f30 330d and g20 340i x drive love them both
I found your content on tiktok glad youtube recommended tire video!
These cars still look great after 5-7 years
Word!
I think f30 looks lightyears better than any of the newer models.
100%! Specially the LCI F30
How can I can find these wheels?
Agree with everything minus the handling. It’s somewhat disappointing because of the loose steering feel and the body roll. These can be remedied with a strut brace and coil overs though, but there still isn’t any steering feedback.
Monoball control arms will fix that.
I agree about the steering feel, I actually spoke about it in my other video: 5 Things I HATE About my 2012 BMW 328i F30
i hope the days are close you will get 2 million subs ,,,never give up #nodaysoff
Thanks for the encouraging words!
F30 is the best i own a BMW f30 318d 2012 and i love it, easy to drift and i 1.98cm and i have a friend he is 2.05cm the room is the best ind siden the car 😎👍
That's great! The diesel variants are also a great choice. I drove a diesel 520d for 3 years and it was a great car 👌🏼
Love your content man, fr
Glad to hear it
Bro this channel is so fkn underrated
Glad you enjoy the content! 🤘🏼 More to come 💪🏼
Great video bro. Love from Singapore.
Thanks for watching!
Agree with u that F30 is a good deal now. However in my country, decent 5yrs F30 we can only get 318i or 330e which either less power or risky battery replacement. 320i or 330i are much older models (2015 and before) which is touching 8-9yrs car! Is sad they went that direction. Not much decent choices in my opinion
It's actually kinda the same about the F30's here in Malaysia. Quite sad.
I still daily drive my diesel F30, great commuter.
I’m thinking of getting a 2012 bmw 328i sport turbo charged 4 cylinder but I need help does anyone here know if it’s a worth it car ????
Mileage wise what can you get out of a f30 335i? Like they just 100k car and trash or people hitting 200k I realize it’s relatively speaking but I am in the market and wanna know what to expect
Bro do reviews on VW PST B8 HIGHLINE 2.0
Will try to arrange that 👌🏼
Went from e46 to e90 2 years ago. Going for f30 soon. I will stop on f30. new ones dont appeal to me
Go get it man! Which F30 are you going for?
@@AJDrives I will have to go for 316-320D/i with fully m-sport modified and maybe tune/chip it up so it have atleast 150-180hp if needed. I will eventually upgrade to 328i if not 330e in future but at the moment i need to stay budget friendly. They are quite expensive in scandinavic country's compared to lets say US.
@@Technotronidon't consider 316i, at least 320d/320i or above. 328i is a good choice but soon you will find it hard to get a 328i that is less than 10 years old and hasn't been abused... perhaps consider a b48 if budget allows
I have question. Isn't this model included into top 10 cars to avoid when buying used car (with pretty big arguments also). Specially 328i and 330i. I'm so confused now so would like an explanation since I would really like to have this car
Whoever made that top 10 list is an idiot.
F30 series are beautiful cars but retain that hint of a sport sedan. The G20s have lost that element and just look like fancier chevy malibus.
Yes, the cars are getting more numb as each generation passes by.
What wheel spacing you got. Looks like 20mm on baxk 12 on front??
can someone explain to me what the difference is for pre lci and after? Im so confused what does that even mean?
320 pre lci using n20 engine,, while 320 lci use b48. Also, there is difference like front light, back light, steering, etc.
Can you get 300hp out of a f30 328
Of course you can, but I wouldn’t risk it
G20 design had to be close to the G30 or G80, i don't like the G20 design neither the interior, this is why i would upgrade to a G30, F30 is still a impressive design and quite up to date still.
You haven‘t said it has the best gearbox in the market.
True!
I just bought a used 328i 2012 model yesterday ... I'm having some tough time finding few interior parts for replacement. I'm from India.. Can you help me with a one stop store that delivers genuine bmw spares all over world for my 328i ?
PS: Boodmo says out of stock...
I'm honestly not sure about that, Maybe checkout Kies MotorSports, they might have some stuff.
Scrap yards. I did that when I bought my 2015 F30 last year. Some interior pieces weren’t upto scratch. I even managed to upgrade my cupholders to LCI ones so I could get wireless charging.
@@tirolekubu8578 Do you mean actual scrap yards?
It's hard to find BMW's in scrap yards in this part of the world 😅. I live in India
Do you know a website that could deliver one?
Even I'm looking for front cup holders in the centre console
@@vamshikrishnaGVK Lol well not just any scrap yard. I guess India is different. We have “breakers” advertising on facebook marketplace and gumtree all the time that they are “ stripping F30 for spares” or any other car. These would have usually been in an accident before. Some local shops sell second hand BMW spares only, etc.
Hi bro, need some advice. 320i,523i and 520d which one should i buy? Im planning to get 1 and this is my first time with bmw
What are you looking for in the car? Which model years are you looking at?
Bro try 10 years lol
What is the name of the colour of this F30?!
Mineral Grey!
@@AJDrives thank you
Do I go for the turbo 3281 ?
Why not, i have a whole playlist about the F30 328i on my channel that you can checkout!
First 🎉
Haha! Hope you enjoy the video
Is a 2016 328i bmw n20 with 60k reliable?
I don't think BMW still make n20 nor 328i after 2015. After 2015 Nov, all are b48 engine with 320i/330i/340i. And if you have the budget always go for the b48 engine.
F30 all day every day!
Yess!
F30❤
🔥🔥
F30 or f10 ?
F10 🤫
@@AJDrives 😂 i had an e34 m5 i know 5 series is the way to go. , thank you habibi
@@muhammedq9109 much love brother
Now which year should I buy ?
I'd say 2014 & up since they introduced Electronic Wastegates
The f30 is the last generation that truly follows BMW's classic design language (amber instrument clusters, four round xeon headlamps, 2 piece kidney grill, etc). The newer generations threw all of that to the wind and so they no longer look like BMWs but rather seems like that they are trying to look like Lexus's. I don't even think that the LCI headlamps look good. The aggressive look of the Xeons with the LED angle eyes on the F30 look so much better. I sincerely hope BMW goes back to the classic design language and stop making the kidney grilsl look so big and ugly.
you ruck man
F30 is a very good car, the 3 series is the best sports sedan/limuzine in the world. But don’t be silly man the only reason you would say that F30 is more beautiful than G20 is cause you can’t afford the new model. That’s fine, I do understand that. But that’s no reason do be dishonest with yourself 😊. Also your choice of engine in one of the best drivers cars in this world immediately tells me you’re clueless. But that’s nothing new there are many like you. At least you recognise this car is the king in it’s class. 😊
I wouldn't judge someone so fast! EVEN if I wanted to spend the extra money, I would spend just a little bit more to go for a F80 or F82. It's okay if you like the G20, but don't try to project that feeling on others and come into judgement about their financial situation. Just because something is newer, Doesn't mean that it automatically looks better in everyone's opinion. I think the E92 3 series looks amazing. Does it mean that if I buy one I'm too broke for the F30? No. It only means that I like the E92 and wanted to have one!
About my choice of engine, What would you have recommended since you aren't so clueless?
The F30 does look better than the G20. Get over yourself and don't judge. I have an F30. And yes I can afford a G20 but choose to keep the F30. Give me an analogue dash any day over a fully digital dash...
Hahaha dude get lost
Can I buy your f30 headlights?
Yes, you can DM me on Instagram, we'll see what we can arrange! @amirali_ajd
No m sport in my country only sport…. I hate it
F30
5:32 You have to be lying to say that
Or I just have a different opinion than you 🤔
Bros definitely not lying the older gens do look better 😂
e90 looks better
Name of those alloys please 👍
Honestly I'm not sure. These are the rims that I bought the car with
Could you please find out ?
was thinking about buying a tricked out f30 I found, wanted to know a lil more about these before I go all in, now I know exactly what I am going to do. W video, thx AJ drives 🫡
Glad I was helpful 💪🏼