New facelifted 320D 1998cc 2002 model

Advantages: Performance, MPG, Quailty
Disadvantages: Rear cabin space, Small boot

...I ordered a 320D SE 1998cc 2002 model from my local BMW dealer in October 2001 for delivery in December 2001. I was impressed with the dealer (Dick Lovett), as the sales guy was not at all pushy but allowed me to take my time looking over the car and responded well to questions I raised. The first test drive I had was with the sales guy and lasted around 40 minutes, he then arranged for me to...

focus328 06.03.2002 20:01 · Read review
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320d - Potentially expensive failure

Advantages: Preformance, Economy, choice of trim, extras
Disadvantages: reliability - Expensive turbo failure, Rear Seat Space, Boot Space

...This is my first BMW, and I am sorry to say my last. The 320d has a reputation for turbo failure, which I believe applies only to pre July 2003 models. This failure can happen at any time regardless of service history and so cannot be predicted or circumvented and is a widely publicised failure amongst 320d owners on the internet!. The cost of repairing this vary between £2000 - £3000 and is not...

jamesey 30.05.2006 00:45 · Read review
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A cracker of a car

Advantages: Handles well, comfortable, reliable, looks great
Disadvantages: Miniscule boot

...My current car is a BMW 320, it is (apparently) a D SE model and was first registered in 2002. This car is an automatic and (again, apparently) is in the saloon style, we've owned it for around six months now and although I've never had any leanings towards BMW I do think this car is a cracker. I wasn't impressed when Mark chose it, with four children I was hankering after a seven-seater car, but...

chrisandmark_is_here 01.08.2011 11:14 · Read review
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