Joel_Sxi
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Registered: 23rd Apr 09
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Looking to get a e90 320d in the near future, will be an early one 05/06/07. Does anyone have one on here? Looking for common problems. Also what would you class as high mileage for a diesel. Thanks in advance 
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
Location: Essex
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High mileage is 100k+ on a petrol or a diesel.
Just because it's diesel, doesn't mean it has fancy suspension/bushes that last longer than petrol versions.
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Joel_Sxi
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Registered: 23rd Apr 09
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Cheers, think I will avoid 100k+ then.
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whitter45
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Registered: 15th Nov 02
Location: Norton
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I have a 318D on a 60 plate and is coming up for 90k
Never missed a beat
Not sure on the early ones but try and get a 57 plate onwards as they are LCI so have better grills etc but revised engines - from 163 to 177 with better MPG, stop start and better emissions meaning cheaper road tax
Leather is not standard on MSport models and the 18's look better
Tyres last well but the front can wear on the outside due to side walls
I get around 18k out of front and 30k from the rears
Pre LCI did a version called business plus which was MSPort with leather satv nav and BBS alloys - they look good and have alot of kit
The only thing to be wary of is the timing chain issue which is prone on all N47 engines (even today) but more issues with pre 2009 models
Great car
I wouldn't be put off by 100k as the interior wears very well and still feels like a 20k mile car
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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Lci means facelift by the way, for all us non internet people who don't masturbate over abbreviations.
[Edited on 25-07-2014 by Ben G]
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Nic Barnes
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I wouldn't let the mileage put you off at all.
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Tiger
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Registered: 12th Jun 01
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If it's been well serviced, a 150k car would give you no problems.
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Robin
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Registered: 7th Jan 04
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Mine did 120k before I got rid and it was starting to show signs of wear and rear mechanically but inside was remarkably good and it was always reliable. Needed some bushes and stuff, nothing major.
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whitter45
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Registered: 15th Nov 02
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
Lci means facelift by the way, for all us non internet people who don't masturbate over abbreviations.
[Edited on 25-07-2014 by Ben G]
Or maybe are just observant because they own the car
Like you telling me differences in models for the z4 I wouldn't have a clue but would value your input if looking to buy one
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Ben G
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I just say coupe and roadster, facelift or pre-facelift, or ''new shape''.
Why say lci rather than pre/facelift?
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Nic Barnes
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Is it called an lci? If so, why call it anything else?
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Ben G
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It's a facelift. Lci is just a fancy dealership word that Internet people have taken to.
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whitter45
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
I just say coupe and roadster, facelift or pre-facelift, or ''new shape''.
Why say lci rather than pre/facelift?
Because its referred to as lci  
You are so opinionated about nothing
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Ben G
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Not really. I made a joke and you went all serious Steve on me. I do hate the term lci though. I means nothing to normal people, hence the pre facelift or facelift terms.
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John
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100k is high mileage and there is not a chance in hell it feels like a 20k car, it doesn't. You've lived with it over 90k miles so havnet noticed it getting worse. Its also a company car that has been serviced properly, which helps a bit but doesn't mitigate.
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whitter45
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Ok maybe a bit of an overstatement but they do wear well
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Stoneyginger
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I have a 320d e91 2005 only thing I would say if it's high mileage make sure you drive it up to speed with no radio on and listen for any grumble from wheel bearings at the front and rear. Mine had 94k on it and both rear bearings went. Fortunately I did them myself which is no easy job but you could be upwards of 300 a side to replace them. Other than that high mileage cars are nothing to worry about if well maintained, I love my estate.
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Corsa_Sport21
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Registered: 13th Apr 08
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The LCI pish annoys me as much as when folk refer to cars as an MY07 etc.
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Graham88
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Registered: 16th Apr 07
Location: South East Kent Drives: E46 M3
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I have an Astra on 165k miles. A BMW will do that no sweat. Aslong as the price reflects the mileage in respect to lower mileage ones it wouldn't put me off at all
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SVM 286
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Registered: 13th Feb 05
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WTF does Lci stand for? 
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baza31
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Registered: 19th Apr 03
Location: yorkshire
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LCI = "Life Cycle Impulse", Bimmer-speak for "mid-cycle refresh/facelift".
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Marc
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quote:
Originally posted by Joel_Sxi
Cheers, think I will avoid 100k+ then.
My mate has had an E46 325 and has an E46 330 and both have/had over 100k on when he got them.
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MatthewR
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Registered: 21st Oct 02
Location: Rickmansworth
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Life Cycle Impulse
REALLY
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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It makes bmw owners feel more prestigious.
Thankfully they had none of that silly speak when my car was available to buy new.
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SVM 286
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Registered: 13th Feb 05
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quote:
Originally posted by baza31
LCI = "Life Cycle Impulse", Bimmer-speak for "mid-cycle refresh/facelift".
Thank you Baza.
That's some proper cobblers right there isn't it
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