It's a great car, I've had mine for 6 years now. I had a custom remap done, I feel that is has the perfect amount of power now, pulls hard all the way to 100mph. I will keep it until it dies or when diesel cars are outlawed.
After owned 11 Mercs in a row I wanted a change.Bought 530d M sport 2021 and although not quite as powerful as Merc 400d ,it`s a fine car,and delivers sufficient power with great comfort and 45mpg.
Got one in April. I managed to find a 13 plate F31 with full main dealer service history and one owner from new with 85k on the clock, and EVERYTHING works on it. So far getting 45mpg on my daily commute on country roads. Had its MOT in June and it flew through. Enough power to safely pass slower moving traffic . The gearbox is a joy. I seem to be in cruise all the time.
Bro I did CT -> Bloem 1 tank average speed 138km. Bloem -> KZN just over half a Tank What a drive indeed. I have a 2015 with 150k mileage. Love it to bits. have you done anything else on it recently?
That'd some amazing mileage! It's really unmatched with power and economy. My car is stock. Will consider a stage 1 tune in Jan or Feb if the car doesn't get sold.
That's very good mileage bud. I bought my 330d 2015 in DBN, drove down to CPT (2 tanks) when I stopped in my drive way I still had 350 km left of the second tank. Could not ask for better!
I came across your video today. I know I'm 9 months late but I REALLY REALLY hope you kept it. 2014 - 107ks n some change on the clock at the time of the video. If you look after it and service it on time and don't TOUCH IT lol. You'll get 300-500ks. I know you buy and sell cars but sometimes and NOT ALL the time you get a pre owned Wednesday car in a bmw. ✌
@@The_Carbon_Connection Awesome man I'm happy 👍. A bro of mine has a 2017-2018 M6. Bought it 2 years ago very low mileage. He recently bought a 2013 X5 40d as a work horse. He says to me he walks past the M6 in the garage like it dont exist. My response was remember when you told me diesel engines are for farmers. Now look at you Mr M6 what what LOL!
Definitely a brilliant all rounder! The 320d is also excellent. Definitely won't be as thrilling as the 30d with less torque, but they have more than enough power to be a great daily and long distance cruiser.
@@The_Carbon_Connection not sure on the miles but I only drive 10 minutes to work and back daily and I also do an hour commute (motorway driving) once a month. Looking for one that’s well maintained, serviced regularly and low miles
@@The_Carbon_Connection yep I have high flow downpipe, intercooler, mhd stage 2+ e20 tune, and it had m performance power kit, which includes m performance exhaust and intake, similar to m235i. Car is around 400-420whp.
@@The_Carbon_Connection indeed n55 does sound very exotic, one of my favorite things about it. It’s great daily. I also have bilstein coilovers, which really transform this platform. It’s little soft stock even m sport suspension. I got alpine white just like your 330d.
I love a diesel because of the midrange torque but why did you buy a diesel if you drive soo little? Diesels clog up if not driven a lot so will cause you problems
You are 100% correct. I bought it as part of my side hustle which is selling cars and have gotten tempted to keep it because I’m enjoying it. It’s currently up for sale but if I don’t get my price I’ll keep it as my long distance car.
Agreed man don’t sell it, especially if you can’t buy the G20 330d M sport in Africa anymore. The 330i or even ‘340i is just not on the same level. I recently bought my g20 330d M sport in dravit grey colour. Still have to get original 793i black 19 inch wheels for it for my Pilot sport 4S summer tires. And put winter tires on my current wheels 791 M. Still some small upgrades. But all in all I love the car. It’s the best sport limo for every thing. City cruising, A,B faster roads and especially for the highways. Nothing compares not even the M3 G80. I wanted rear drive only but with adaptive suspension and M sport differential. Wooow the way you can slide the back and with such control it’s amazing. Just like the M3 and it’s 620 NM, easily get it up to 700Nm with a slight remap nothing more. But the torque is always low down, always useable range and sipping fuel. Unlike M3! This is why people who really understand the BMW 3 series always buy the 3-litre turbo diesel. It is simply BMW’s best product ever. Sadly if it 11:04 goes away, nothing like it will ever exist again. 😢
A 340i would be great fun! But yeah for a daily it's just too heavy on fuel. The few g20 330d's that are for sale are priced way too high. Definitely keeping my f30 330d for now.
I have a 2014 F30. Have done 168,000 miles and the only thing that has gone wrong is an indicator LED. Quite possibly the only car you could ever need.
Cant decide between this and the 330i. Sure this has a lot more torque and a bigger engine,but is it really that much faster? I drive mostly on the highways but when I am not there I am in the mountains and the twisties...
I'd still go 330d. It is fair bit faster. 6 cylinder motor rather than 4. Will be lighter on fuel on the highway, and better tuning ability. Just my opinion.
The 330D will feel faster but also quite a bit heavier, the 330i will handle better in the twisties.i have a 330D myself and really like it, especially the low down torque which makes driving effortless.
Had a 2014 520 D with the msport package a few months ago, very sad I sold it but yeah the BMWs of this era and above have just been super reliable and low maintenance. The 2012-2014 3,4 and 5 series specifically are just so good value for money and being BMWs they are very likely to have had caring owners so very great value on the used car market.
The 5 series is brilliant in terms of class and comfort! Totally agree with you. Although the petrol in line 4 motors were troublesome with their timing chain issues at higher mileage. Overall F series has been brilliant.
Depends on your insurance etc. From a maintenance perspective, if you find one that's been well taken care of, I believe it is quite affordable to own.
Beautiful review. Keep doing the good work. This comes right in the middle of my incredible transition from Japanese to German auto machines. We've just bought a BMW X1 sDrive 20d. It's such a beautiful machine. Power, speed, fuel efficiency & spec are very impressive.!
Thanks a ton for watching! These BMW diesel motors are spectacular and so strong. I'm sure your X1 will give you many miles and years of excellent service.
If I'm not mistaken, the 330d is no longer offered world wide in G20. This is from the LCi that it was pulled from the market. Good review! Sell it so that you can add it to your list of missed cars (:
@@The_Carbon_Connection I agree I have also had the pleasure of driving the 640d. At the moment I have an M140i, but when the time comes to replace I will be looking at them as they have a lot more room than I have now and better fuel economy.
@@The_Carbon_Connection sure is. I did a stage 1 remap too and eliminates the desire to have an m3! Nearly 400bhp and not the expensive maintenance costs that usually come with owning an M car. Great channel btw!
That's excellent power. I'm thinking of doing a remap on the 330d as well. Hoping it also improves consumption. Thank you sir, I appreciate the time taken to watch my videos.
@@The_Carbon_Connection a remap is a no brainer to me. Stage 1 especially as its just an ecu tune and no additional mods required. You won't regret it. Unleash the extra horses in that engine!
Was thinking of a stage 2 , downpipe, egr delete and swirl flaps off. But I agree that a stage 1 tune is a lot easier and will be more then enough power as my daily driver.
Thank for the thorough review, I'm caught between this model and an F10 530d, leaning more towards the 5 series. Both models are quite rare, those who find them keep them (hint, hint...🧐).
Thanks for watching! I'm no expert, but enjoying the journey. I prefer the size of the 330d although the 530d definitely does feel more premium in the inside. You can consider buying mine haha.
I just bought a mineral grey 2014 f30 330d, red leather interior, pretty much same options as yours minus the harmon kardon. I might retrofit the larger screen later on. I get around 26 - 30mpg around town lol
Thank you for this cool review, actually checked out all your vids regarding 330d before I made the purchased :), best decision I've made for a very loong time lol. Could you advise as to how I can get apple carplay? Mine is spec'd with the big screen navigation but apple carplay would be such a nice add-on ekse.
Appreciate the time taken to watch my videos bro. And glad that you found yourself a 330d! I have an after market unit which was installed before I purchased the car and it really isn't the best. I'd suggest you get in touch with Rennzport for an upgraded unit to get Apple Car play etc. You can find them on Instagram @rennzport and ask for Firoze.
F30 30d XDrive, driver here. I've had my 17 plate 30d for nearly 3 years and what a car. The perfect balance between comfort, economy and performance. Debating remapping it for the extra bit economy/performance. 320bhp and 650NM on tap if I do. 🙌
I'm sure the xDrive helps rocket off the line! We didn't get xDrive here in SA till the g series platform other than the X cars. I'm also tempted to do a Stage 1 remap.
@@The_Carbon_Connection mine had had the remap on it for 5 years now with no issue. The key is to go to a good tuner who puts the car on a dyno. Not just a generic remap that anyone with a laptop can do.
@@The_Carbon_Connection i am mulling over part exchanging the 330d for a 235i gran coupe. Although the 235i is very good, i dont know if it is better than the 330d! Any thoughts?
@@nicknick4156 the 235i would definitely be faster and has the latest tech. If you're tired of the 330d and wants something different if say yes. But also depends on what your daily usage of the car is like. Perhaps a used m340i would be better?
@@The_Carbon_Connection i did tbink about the 340i actually. The 6 cylinder engines are all a peach whether diesel or petrol. But the temptation of xdrive on the 235i, plus lower running costs as it is a 4 pot is more tempting. I drove the 235i and it is fast, but less torque than 330d and doesnt have a big hit of the diesel. 🤷🏻
@nicknick4156 I'm just not a huge fan of the m235i gran coupe shape. I do quite like the m135i x drive though. 4 pots will never give the feeling of our 6 cylinder cars even if they are faster!
@@The_Carbon_Connection it realy is in great shape and the mileage is very low. I understand why you want to keep it. I have the same car just the touring version F31 and i love it as daily driver. Also great MPG for the power. You only need to remember that it takes aprox 20 km driving before things realy start to wake up temperature wise. It wil hold up but it can become costly in the long run. Thats my experience with diesel engines, specialy inlet ,Oil , EGR , DPF will suffer. Mine is Mineral White also with the black accents. Difficult choice anyway Enjoy the car Mate
Appreciate the input! It really is a tough decision. I do regular long distance trips every month but yeah still more shirt distance than anything else. Enjoying it while it's still mine for now. 😁👍
It started off pretty well for me. But I seem to have hit a rough patch. Really struggling to find stock. It's a tricky game with loads of scammers and people selling accident damage cars on the sly. You really have to be thorough with your background checks on the car and seller! Trust me, I've learned the hard way.
@@The_Carbon_Connection I could seriously imagine. thats the thing that i worry about doing it in this country, people dont take care of their cars. Another thing, how much would you mark up a car?
There isn't really a blanket approach answer I could give you in mark up. Different cars hold different retail values depending on the market. I wouldn't settle for less than 10%
@@The_Carbon_Connection and obviously you do some fix/touch ups and clean the car for better display? thanks a bunch. I might struggle more being in KZN, but would love to go for it.
Hi Brandon. The previous owner had it installed. It's not the best interface. If you are in South Africa I'd suggest contacting Rennzport. They sell some brilliant units
It's a great car, I've had mine for 6 years now. I had a custom remap done, I feel that is has the perfect amount of power now, pulls hard all the way to 100mph. I will keep it until it dies or when diesel cars are outlawed.
I am also considering a stage 1 or 2 remap. Did it also improve your fuel consumption?
I own a 2014 f31 330d in white just like this one, best car i ever owned very fast reliable and surprisingly economical
Definitely agree with you. I'm still enjoying mine and happy that I've decided to keep it.
After owned 11 Mercs in a row I wanted a change.Bought 530d M sport 2021 and although not quite as powerful as Merc 400d ,it`s a fine car,and delivers sufficient power with great comfort and 45mpg.
The 5 series is awesome in terms of luxury and space. Perhaps a 540d will be a better option to match the 400d power 😅
@@The_Carbon_Connection yep ,but try and find one
Very true. Needle in a haystack.
@@The_Carbon_Connection Yes indeed and here in Uk potholes and speed camers everywhere. Drivin aint what it used to be. Enjoyed your vid ,thanks.
The roads are terrible here too! Thanks for taking the time to watch. I appreciate it.
Got one in April.
I managed to find a 13 plate F31 with full main dealer service history and one owner from new with 85k on the clock, and EVERYTHING works on it.
So far getting 45mpg on my daily commute on country roads.
Had its MOT in June and it flew through.
Enough power to safely pass slower moving traffic . The gearbox is a joy. I seem to be in cruise all the time.
F31 is a winner. Wish be got those here in SA.
Congratulations on your purchase. Wishing you many happy safe miles.
Same with my F31 335d. Will keep it forever.
@thereallotharmatthae brilliant
Bro I did CT -> Bloem 1 tank average speed 138km. Bloem -> KZN just over half a Tank
What a drive indeed. I have a 2015 with 150k mileage.
Love it to bits. have you done anything else on it recently?
That'd some amazing mileage! It's really unmatched with power and economy. My car is stock. Will consider a stage 1 tune in Jan or Feb if the car doesn't get sold.
That's very good mileage bud. I bought my 330d 2015 in DBN, drove down to CPT (2 tanks) when I stopped in my drive way I still had 350 km left of the second tank. Could not ask for better!
💯👌
I came across your video today. I know I'm 9 months late but I REALLY REALLY hope you kept it. 2014 - 107ks n some change on the clock at the time of the video. If you look after it and service it on time and don't TOUCH IT lol. You'll get 300-500ks. I know you buy and sell cars but sometimes and NOT ALL the time you get a pre owned Wednesday car in a bmw. ✌
Thanks for watching bro! Almost a year later since I bought the car and I still have it. I've done over 10000kms and its been brilliant.
@@The_Carbon_Connection Awesome man I'm happy 👍.
A bro of mine has a 2017-2018 M6. Bought it 2 years ago very low mileage. He recently bought a 2013 X5 40d as a work horse. He says to me he walks past the M6 in the garage like it dont exist. My response was remember when you told me diesel engines are for farmers. Now look at you Mr M6 what what LOL!
@@sheedshaad1283 🫡
I would say the best engine, but what do you think about the 320d f30?
Definitely a brilliant all rounder! The 320d is also excellent. Definitely won't be as thrilling as the 30d with less torque, but they have more than enough power to be a great daily and long distance cruiser.
@@The_Carbon_Connection Good to hear, thank you!
Worth getting one if I don’t do many motorway miles?
What's your daily mileage like?
@@The_Carbon_Connection not sure on the miles but I only drive 10 minutes to work and back daily and I also do an hour commute (motorway driving) once a month. Looking for one that’s well maintained, serviced regularly and low miles
Wish we had 330d in the states.
I got tuned f30 14 335i with m sport. I got every option on it, definitely a keeper.
Had no idea it wasn't offered there. Although the N55 is awesome man. Is your 335i modified? I had the m235i for 3 years.
@@The_Carbon_Connection yep I have high flow downpipe, intercooler, mhd stage 2+ e20 tune, and it had m performance power kit, which includes m performance exhaust and intake, similar to m235i. Car is around 400-420whp.
That's some good power man! And the N55 sounds so good too. I can't wait to get my n54 335i back so I can continue with the build.
@@The_Carbon_Connection indeed n55 does sound very exotic, one of my favorite things about it. It’s great daily. I also have bilstein coilovers, which really transform this platform. It’s little soft stock even m sport suspension. I got alpine white just like your 330d.
I’m thinking of selling a polo GTi for this machine. I want a car that is going to usher era in my life
Gave a polo gti hell this past weekend actually. I'd say do it. You will love the 330d.
Any chance of you selling it to me? At a good price please
We can definitely discuss. Good price will have to be from my perspective 😁
Lol let’s hear the price? Crossing fingers. It’s a the facelift one… what’s the mileage on it?
This is an excellent review and well as an excellent car
@@papimothemela5346 www.gumtree.co.za/a-cars-bakkies/rosebank/bmw-f30-330d-2014-m-sport-auto/10011672885281010100912209?
I love a diesel because of the midrange torque but why did you buy a diesel if you drive soo little? Diesels clog up if not driven a lot so will cause you problems
You are 100% correct. I bought it as part of my side hustle which is selling cars and have gotten tempted to keep it because I’m enjoying it. It’s currently up for sale but if I don’t get my price I’ll keep it as my long distance car.
Can’t decide 335d or 330d obviously the 335d is a lot more expensive
I'd get a 335d if I could 😅 Unfortunately they weren't sold in South Africa
Agreed man don’t sell it, especially if you can’t buy the G20 330d M sport in Africa anymore. The 330i or even ‘340i is just not on the same level. I recently bought my g20 330d M sport in dravit grey colour. Still have to get original 793i black 19 inch wheels for it for my Pilot sport 4S summer tires. And put winter tires on my current wheels 791 M. Still some small upgrades. But all in all I love the car. It’s the best sport limo for every thing. City cruising, A,B faster roads and especially for the highways. Nothing compares not even the M3 G80. I wanted rear drive only but with adaptive suspension and M sport differential. Wooow the way you can slide the back and with such control it’s amazing. Just like the M3 and it’s 620 NM, easily get it up to 700Nm with a slight remap nothing more. But the torque is always low down, always useable range and sipping fuel. Unlike M3! This is why people who really understand the BMW 3 series always buy the 3-litre turbo diesel. It is simply BMW’s best product ever. Sadly if it 11:04 goes away, nothing like it will ever exist again. 😢
A 340i would be great fun! But yeah for a daily it's just too heavy on fuel. The few g20 330d's that are for sale are priced way too high. Definitely keeping my f30 330d for now.
I have a 2014 F30. Have done 168,000 miles and the only thing that has gone wrong is an indicator LED. Quite possibly the only car you could ever need.
Have to agree with you on that! It's been serving me so well thus far.
What engine was it?
N57
I’ve got a 2019 g20 330d not a single problem in 3 years amazing machines
You have a gem of a car!
Cant decide between this and the 330i. Sure this has a lot more torque and a bigger engine,but is it really that much faster? I drive mostly on the highways but when I am not there I am in the mountains and the twisties...
I'd still go 330d. It is fair bit faster. 6 cylinder motor rather than 4. Will be lighter on fuel on the highway, and better tuning ability. Just my opinion.
The 330D will feel faster but also quite a bit heavier, the 330i will handle better in the twisties.i have a 330D myself and really like it, especially the low down torque which makes driving effortless.
@@ronniep9272 spot on.
@@The_Carbon_Connection I had a 320d in the past and the weight difference really is significant. I'm still hunting for an F80!
@@ronniep9272 f80 is a gem
Had a 2014 520 D with the msport package a few months ago, very sad I sold it but yeah the BMWs of this era and above have just been super reliable and low maintenance. The 2012-2014 3,4 and 5 series specifically are just so good value for money and being BMWs they are very likely to have had caring owners so very great value on the used car market.
The 5 series is brilliant in terms of class and comfort! Totally agree with you. Although the petrol in line 4 motors were troublesome with their timing chain issues at higher mileage. Overall F series has been brilliant.
Will a 330d f30 be expensive to own?
Depends on your insurance etc. From a maintenance perspective, if you find one that's been well taken care of, I believe it is quite affordable to own.
I want this as my next car
Definitely worth it
Beautiful review. Keep doing the good work. This comes right in the middle of my incredible transition from Japanese to German auto machines. We've just bought a BMW X1 sDrive 20d. It's such a beautiful machine. Power, speed, fuel efficiency & spec are very impressive.!
Thanks a ton for watching! These BMW diesel motors are spectacular and so strong. I'm sure your X1 will give you many miles and years of excellent service.
If I'm not mistaken, the 330d is no longer offered world wide in G20. This is from the LCi that it was pulled from the market. Good review! Sell it so that you can add it to your list of missed cars (:
You are 100% correct. Diesels are being phased out as we enter the electric era in motoring!
At least the m340d is available for the die hard diesel fans. A good last hurrah!
That's for sure. Wish we had them available here in SA.
@@The_Carbon_Connection is the f30 335d available? Kinda same
Wasn't offered in South Africa. I believe the UK has it. There is one f31 335d imported in SA.
Nice cars, but I feel it is a shame that they didn't do the 335d version with just rear wheel drive.
I actually didn't know that. Unfortunately in South Africa we didn't get the 335d version at all.
@@The_Carbon_Connection That's a shame. did you get the 535d and 640d? They have the same twin turbo version of this engine.
Yup we we got both 535d and 640d here. I've driven the 640d. It's brilliant.
@@The_Carbon_Connection I agree I have also had the pleasure of driving the 640d. At the moment I have an M140i, but when the time comes to replace I will be looking at them as they have a lot more room than I have now and better fuel economy.
M140i is a real gem! I’d hang on to it forever. Had the M235i and F80 M3 previously.
I have a 335d and it's the reason why I don't crave an m3.
I'm sure it's pretty quick!
@@The_Carbon_Connection sure is. I did a stage 1 remap too and eliminates the desire to have an m3! Nearly 400bhp and not the expensive maintenance costs that usually come with owning an M car. Great channel btw!
That's excellent power. I'm thinking of doing a remap on the 330d as well. Hoping it also improves consumption. Thank you sir, I appreciate the time taken to watch my videos.
@@The_Carbon_Connection a remap is a no brainer to me. Stage 1 especially as its just an ecu tune and no additional mods required. You won't regret it. Unleash the extra horses in that engine!
Was thinking of a stage 2 , downpipe, egr delete and swirl flaps off. But I agree that a stage 1 tune is a lot easier and will be more then enough power as my daily driver.
Thank for the thorough review, I'm caught between this model and an F10 530d, leaning more towards the 5 series. Both models are quite rare, those who find them keep them (hint, hint...🧐).
Thanks for watching! I'm no expert, but enjoying the journey. I prefer the size of the 330d although the 530d definitely does feel more premium in the inside. You can consider buying mine haha.
I just bought a mineral grey 2014 f30 330d, red leather interior, pretty much same options as yours minus the harmon kardon. I might retrofit the larger screen later on. I get around 26 - 30mpg around town lol
Red interior is my favorite! Congratulations on the purchase. No doubt that it will give you miles of smiles.
@@The_Carbon_Connection definitely, the power when you put it in sport+ and gearbox in sport is insane. Love the torque
The torque is intoxicating.
Thank you for this cool review, actually checked out all your vids regarding 330d before I made the purchased :), best decision I've made for a very loong time lol. Could you advise as to how I can get apple carplay? Mine is spec'd with the big screen navigation but apple carplay would be such a nice add-on ekse.
Appreciate the time taken to watch my videos bro. And glad that you found yourself a 330d! I have an after market unit which was installed before I purchased the car and it really isn't the best. I'd suggest you get in touch with Rennzport for an upgraded unit to get Apple Car play etc. You can find them on Instagram @rennzport and ask for Firoze.
@@The_Carbon_Connection Thanks G, i'll check them out
@nizaamsimons4453 pleasure bro
I need one of these, so hard to find.
@@priyeshsingh1545 agreed. Finding them in good condition at a decent price is tough!
Selling my 350z Hr for one of these.. Will be extremely sad, but it necessary now.
@The_Carbon_Connection let me know if you want to do a video of the 350Z, before it goes.
@@priyeshsingh1545 sounds good. Pop me a message on Instagram and we can arrange. Thank you!
Loving the content ... subbed !!!
Thank you bud. I appreciate it!
What a find! Curious to see what consumption you get on the open road.
We'll make it happen!
I would love to own this car it seems like is amazing ❤
It really is a great car!
F30 30d XDrive, driver here. I've had my 17 plate 30d for nearly 3 years and what a car. The perfect balance between comfort, economy and performance. Debating remapping it for the extra bit economy/performance. 320bhp and 650NM on tap if I do. 🙌
I'm sure the xDrive helps rocket off the line! We didn't get xDrive here in SA till the g series platform other than the X cars.
I'm also tempted to do a Stage 1 remap.
Do the Remap. It gives the car the perfect amount of power. The stock car pulls well to 60-70mph. The remapped version will do it to 100mph.
@@ronniep9272 and reliability won't be affected right?
@@The_Carbon_Connection mine had had the remap on it for 5 years now with no issue. The key is to go to a good tuner who puts the car on a dyno. Not just a generic remap that anyone with a laptop can do.
@@ronniep9272 agree with you 100 on that. Has to be a custom tune. Because it's my daily if probably go for something mild.
I have a 68 plate 330d xdrive. Best all round car i have ever owned. Hasnt put a foot wrong. Quick, reliable , comfortable and 41mpg average.
Spot on bro. Would love to upgrade to the g20 330d. I'm sure the b57 is spectacular. But so scarce.
@@The_Carbon_Connection i am mulling over part exchanging the 330d for a 235i gran coupe. Although the 235i is very good, i dont know if it is better than the 330d! Any thoughts?
@@nicknick4156 the 235i would definitely be faster and has the latest tech. If you're tired of the 330d and wants something different if say yes. But also depends on what your daily usage of the car is like. Perhaps a used m340i would be better?
@@The_Carbon_Connection i did tbink about the 340i actually. The 6 cylinder engines are all a peach whether diesel or petrol. But the temptation of xdrive on the 235i, plus lower running costs as it is a 4 pot is more tempting. I drove the 235i and it is fast, but less torque than 330d and doesnt have a big hit of the diesel. 🤷🏻
@nicknick4156 I'm just not a huge fan of the m235i gran coupe shape. I do quite like the m135i x drive though. 4 pots will never give the feeling of our 6 cylinder cars even if they are faster!
Amazing content! I like 👍
Thanks bro
Those engines realy dont like short trips on the long term
Yeah you're correct. That's why I'm on the fence about keeping it.
@@The_Carbon_Connection it realy is in great shape and the mileage is very low.
I understand why you want to keep it.
I have the same car just the touring version F31 and i love it as daily driver.
Also great MPG for the power.
You only need to remember that it takes aprox 20 km driving before things realy start to wake up temperature wise.
It wil hold up but it can become costly in the long run. Thats my experience with diesel engines, specialy inlet ,Oil , EGR , DPF will suffer.
Mine is Mineral White also with the black accents. Difficult choice anyway Enjoy the car Mate
Appreciate the input! It really is a tough decision. I do regular long distance trips every month but yeah still more shirt distance than anything else. Enjoying it while it's still mine for now. 😁👍
95% of my journeys are 10 miles or less and I've never had an issue with the engine in my 6 years of owning this model.
That's some reassuring news for me! Thank you.
Is it a difficult car to drive?
Not at all
whats it like flipping cars in ZA? id love to do it, but not sure what to look out for/if its possible in this country
It started off pretty well for me. But I seem to have hit a rough patch. Really struggling to find stock. It's a tricky game with loads of scammers and people selling accident damage cars on the sly. You really have to be thorough with your background checks on the car and seller! Trust me, I've learned the hard way.
@@The_Carbon_Connection I could seriously imagine. thats the thing that i worry about doing it in this country, people dont take care of their cars. Another thing, how much would you mark up a car?
There isn't really a blanket approach answer I could give you in mark up. Different cars hold different retail values depending on the market. I wouldn't settle for less than 10%
@@The_Carbon_Connection and obviously you do some fix/touch ups and clean the car for better display? thanks a bunch. I might struggle more being in KZN, but would love to go for it.
Depending on the condition yup sometimes bumpers need to be resprayed due to stone chips and light scratches etc. Wishing you all the best man.
Hi sir have the same car where did you get the upgraded android screen?
Hi Brandon. The previous owner had it installed. It's not the best interface. If you are in South Africa I'd suggest contacting Rennzport. They sell some brilliant units
I'm in Cape town I'll contact them thank you sir
@@brandonhoffman5445 perfect. They courier nation wide. And have support in CT
Got my eye on one of these in the UK. Top video mate. Really informative.
Thanks for watching man. Pull the trigger. Its well worth it.
What did you get?
@anthonymeek4248 😁
Is this on lowering springs? It doesn’t look stock 😅
Stock springs. Front shocks were just dead 😂. Had them replaced.
@@The_Carbon_Connection oh ok. it looks rlly nice. its been 6 months, so have you kept it or sold it?
I've decided to keep it. The economy and power is such a winning combination.
I have just bought 1 collect on Monday 😊
Awesome! You're definitely going to enjoy it. Congratulations.
@@The_Carbon_Connection Thank you
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Great review........
I appreciate your time taken to watch the video 🙌