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07 320I Coupe Reliability

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Hi I'm new to the BMW world.

I test drove 2 320i coupes yesterday. One with 36k and one with 59k. Quite like the one with 59k as I prefer black. Lower mileage one is grey (mileage is swaying me towards that tho) they're both petrol and fsh. Was all set to buy one and then I read a few dodgy reviews when I got home regarding their reliability.

Are they really that bad? Read some gd reviews for the diesel version. Should I look for a diesel one instead?

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No worse than any other German car mate... Go for the one you like and ignore the demons as she'll run well for many years (I love straight-sixes me lol)

People can be too finicky about their cars and that gives bad press to a somewhat bullet-proof motor ;)

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As above.

All cars have there car points, but only BMWs ate BMWs... You will know what I mean by that when you buy one

And yes, go for a diesel...but I'm just diesel biased lol

Whatever you go for mate, it's bullet proof.

Enjoy

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