What Has Happened To Bmw 320D S?

[Nishan.dj]

Guys,

Sometime back, I remember there were many 320Ds on the road. May be because of the permits and all. But nowadays It seems I hardly see one of them. Any idea what has happened? Any common issue or something? Appreciate if you can share something.

Thanks

[iRage]

....they were fed a lot of proteins,carbs and given vitamins until they grew in to big shiny 520Ds

Sorry not a very productive reply but just couldn't help myself.

[Aquaman]

People not buying disel cars anymore, all are buying hybrid cars. or Indian cars.

[iRage]

@AquaMan: I thought he was asking what happened to all the 320Ds that were bought previously and were swarming the roads.

[madmax]

Are you talking about E46s or F30s?

Edited July 13, 2015 by madmax

[Nishan.dj]

Are you talking about E46s or F30s?

E46s

[MV-5]

probably they might have bought Hybrids for daily use and E46s are used as the second/backup car.

Edited July 13, 2015 by MV-5

[Hoonigan]

When I was stalking car listings for a 46, the majority of the listings were for the diesels (compared to the Petrols). So I wouldn't say they have 'died off'. Considering the age and possible maintainance issues, quite a lot of them may be spending a lot of their days in garages.

[Nishan.dj]

When I was stalking car listings for a 46, the majority of the listings were for the diesels (compared to the Petrols). So I wouldn't say they have 'died off'. Considering the age and possible maintainance issues, quite a lot of them may be spending a lot of their days in garages.

which means, not worth to buy such cars in SL (Assuming garages means to repair) ?

[esdeez]

Many Diesel BMW's of the 90s and early 2000's have been reported to have issues running on our local diesel. One of the main issues for E46's was the diesel pump failing, which was in the six figures to replace at a specialist. In addition to this E46's in general were a bit more finicky than the models preceding them electrics and suspension wise. Might have been a combination of the above that have lead to a decrease in numbers, but generally I see quite a few (often diesel) on the roads each day.

[Nishan.dj]

One of the main issues for E46's was the diesel pump failing, which was in the six figures to replace at a specialist.

Six figures?

[Aquaman]

Six figures?

Can you use 2C turbo engine on tis car? Then it will be cheaper to maintain.

[Hoonigan]

Can you use 2C turbo engine on tis car? Then it will be cheaper to maintain.

I do hope you are joking mate.

@Nishan I got the same adivce from esdeez and a few other members regarding diesels. I ended up buying a 318i and I'm still in the process of patching it up. Whether it's worth to buy or not depends on you I think. You definitely need to sacrifice a few weekends and dip into your pockets. For me, I'm still in the honeymoon phace and look past the time spent in the garage and have good time behind the wheel. It's definitely a fun drive and I thnk one of those cars that have aged really well aesthetically.

[Aquaman]

I do hope you are joking mate.

Hoonigan, I am not. I am serious. Many BMWs for sale in ###### where 2c or Bongo engines are put in for economical running. What is cheaper? new 2c with gear box or spending lots of money for repair BMW engine?

I want to buy old BMW too, but if I do, Iw ill remove engineand put 2C engine

Edited July 14, 2015 by Aquaman

[Hoonigan]

Hoonigan, I am not. I am serious. Many BMWs for sale in ###### where 2c or Bongo engines are put in for economical running. What is cheaper? new 2c with gear box or spending lots of money for repair BMW engine?

I want to buy old BMW too, but if I do, Iw ill remove engineand put 2C engine

I don't think a BMW is the right car to buy if economy is the primary concern. There are plenty of other cars to buy for economy.

One buys a BMW for what they are as a whole car. If you gut it and dump a Toyota engine in it, you're no longer driving a BMW, which would defeat the whole point of buying a BMW.

BTW, it's not just the engine and tranny, pretty much everything else about them sell at a premium compared to a Jap so you won't be out of the woods even after an engine transplant.

[The Don]

Hoonigan, I am not. I am serious. Many BMWs for sale in ###### where 2c or Bongo engines are put in for economical running. What is cheaper? new 2c with gear box or spending lots of money for repair BMW engine?

I want to buy old BMW too, but if I do, Iw ill remove engineand put 2C engine

Whats the point of buying a BMW if you want to take the engine out. Its an integral part of the engine. A Toyota Corolla with a 2C engine would be a lot cheaper to buy and to maintain.

To be quite honest, if you are concerned about cost of maintenance and running then European cars are probably not for you. In Sri Lanka people buy cars simply for brand prestige. Whatever rocks their boat I guess. But to understand why the BMW 3 series outsells every other car in its class in the UK, you need to drive one and understand. If you don't well then its not the car for you.

And it sounds a bit like you are on the wrong forum too I know you think you are being sensible and being honest, but this an automotive enthusiast forum and what you have suggested above is akin to somebody taking a pis on the great bho tree in Anuradhapura.

[suharshan]

I badly miss the 'dislike' button we used to have.

[Supra_Natural]

Hoonigan, I am not. I am serious. Many BMWs for sale in ###### where 2c or Bongo engines are put in for economical running. What is cheaper? new 2c with gear box or spending lots of money for repair BMW engine?

I want to buy old BMW too, but if I do, Iw ill remove engineand put 2C engine

I don't even............ what?.........??!?@?

I'm sorry, words have completely failed me!

[Aquaman]

It is true that you can buy Toyota corolla with 2 C engine. But it is very common for srilankans to buy europaean cars and put diesel engine... There is a famous baas in waliweriay who modfies benz car for diesel running using 2C engine. So BMW also can be done.

people dont car what is inside the car if they have outside look and cheap running car.

[Aquaman]

My freind just buy BMW 300- car.. he is now removing engine to put in 2c turbo. I will put pictures once job is done. Good mechanic we know is doing the work. Engine, gear box and computer box all cost only 3 lakhs.

[Rukster]

Sorry to say this, but its folks like you that damage or give a great brand a bad name... your perspective of running a European car is equal to "only f**ts and no sh** ! "

Edited July 15, 2015 by Rukster

[Aquaman]

BMWs and other eurpoean cars are buying by peopple who have too much money or want to show off. after time they cant afford to keep or not fashinbale anymore so they sell cheap.

So why not buy them cheap and put reliable engine and use?

How many benz cars selling cheap now? toyota Allion or Premio or hybrids have more value than european cars. becasuet theya re reliavle and great 2nd hand market.

[Nishan.dj]

It is true that you can buy Toyota corolla with 2 C engine. But it is very common for srilankans to buy europaean cars and put diesel engine... There is a famous baas in waliweriay who modfies benz car for diesel running using 2C engine. So BMW also can be done.

people dont car what is inside the car if they have outside look and cheap running car.

My freind just buy BMW 300- car.. he is now removing engine to put in 2c turbo. I will put pictures once job is done. Good mechanic we know is doing the work. Engine, gear box and computer box all cost only 3 lakhs.

Assuming you try to say that people look only the look of a car;

It is not always correct. Some may do but most don't. Its true most fall in to brand loyalty and things like that but the original condition of the car is always valued.

You may alter what is inside but it will not give additional value to it unless it is a genuine job to enhance the performance of any part of the vehicle.

And most probably if you do such modification, hopefully you will keep the car forever.

[NRX]

DAFUQ did I just read

Edited July 15, 2015 by NRX

[Supra_Natural]

BMWs and other eurpoean cars are buying by peopple who have too much money or want to show off. after time they cant afford to keep or not fashinbale anymore so they sell cheap.

So why not buy them cheap and put reliable engine and use?

How many benz cars selling cheap now? toyota Allion or Premio or hybrids have more value than european cars. becasuet theya re reliavle and great 2nd hand market.

You sir, are an idiot. If people can't afford to run European or any other non-japanese vehicles, then they should not buy them and stick to buying sensible Japanese cars leaving the interesting ones to people who will appreciate them and run them properly.

[Aquaman]

But putting Japanese diesel engine will not change value of car, it will be making it more attractive to more more car buyers who not worry about later engine problem. Europeean cars putting out too much smoke when racing becasue of bad engine. with japanese engine you dont get that problem. many BMWS also making lots of smoke

when japanese diesel engine inside, servicing also no problem. Only troubles with suspension bush and other parts, but good lathe shop can also fix many bush (Bush gahanawa)