I work for a dealership in Zambezi Pretoria. My boss buys plenty cars from we buy cars all high mileage all has problems most was cut and join. Most if not all these we buy cars have issues we just cut the mileage do a very very good valet when you see the car seats roof lining you'll say it's fresh. From there we sell and buy more. I personally won't buy from we buy cars. We know 4 agents working as buyers for we buy cars we get enough stock from them directly because we buy cars offers the people little then we just commission the guys R500. 00 per car and off we go. Remember we buy cars is part of sa taxi finance and sa taxi has a bad name in the industry its called transaction capital

I bought a 330d E90 new in 2007 and have done 386500km and still running strong. My average fuel consumption was 6 L/ 100km, from about 300k it increased slightly to 6.9 L / 100km till current. It’s an M57 tu2 engine and still stock no mods or tuning. Other than regular service the following was changed Vibration damper Voltage regulator on alternator New battery Shocks at 200k km Control arms Reset steering angle on my active steering following a doggy wheel alignment by a reputable tire place. This car has given me 15 yrs of great motoring and driving enjoyment

“Don’t skip the ads guys we need money for repairs” 😂

Bought my 320D F30 2012 new 0km. Still rock solid to date. Coming to 340000KM on the clock. 1 full tank from Jozi to Cape Town easy. Service the car every 6 months. Trust when they say “Take care of the car, it will take care of you”.

My experience thus far: I bought an F30 320d MSport last year in May. So far I have spent R6k on the 80k-100k gearbox oil change. I did this at ZF - they make the gearbox for BMW for those that do not know - they are based in Edenvale Gauteng, interestingly the technician told me that they see high mileage F30's with 200 000 km plus going strong. I paid around 3k for a full service kit which was just parts which I got from BMW Midrand - got a BMW Fanatics Forum Discount hence price was very close to Goldwagen prices, I did the service myself but it is not expensive at a mechanic, estimate say around R2k if you not a DIY person. Front brakes cost me R3.2k for parts, pads, sensor and discs included, purchased from IMCOMEX in Pretoria, easy task so did it myself after watching a few KZfaq videos but got quotes for around R1k from various mechanics. Expected on going costs are annual oil service, overestimate at say around R2k in parts per year. I upgraded the BMW screen to carplay which I orded from Aliexpress, it even came with a aftermarket reverse camera, this camera replaces the existing boot lid handle, camera is built into handle. It looks factory and no one can even tell it is aftermarket, cost me 5k including shipping and taxes. Purchase price was R230k for a 2014 320d Msport with 120 000 km on the clock, private sale so I took a mechanic with me to view and test drive the car, a bargain for a vehicle which was more then double when launched. My girlfriend drives a 2019 Suziki Swift GLX which cost us around R200k brand new, you cannot even compare the value for money. The f30 is such a dream to drive. I budget yearly for unexpected costs, I am currently putting around R2k per month into an emergency fund. I can do this as the car is not financed. So far I have put 16 000km on this car. Drove it to DBN, Nelspruit and St Lucia. The car is reliable, safe and has plenty of power, best of all consumption is around 4.7 l/100km on the highway and 6.5l/100km mixed driving. There has been some unexpected small issues but nothing worthwhile mentioning. I would recommend an F30 diesel.

The next review should be: entry level new cars VS old flagship cars

Take care of your BMW and it will take care of you. Problem with 2nd hand beemers is that people tend to skip the expensive services & oil changes. These cars are so nice to drive. Looking forward to your journey.

If it's a F30 petrol pre-facelift, then make sure the timing chain guide rails were replaced. Diesel is considered to be the best option without much issues.

“New car prices are basically like organised crime” - I couldn’t stop laughing 😂 but great video dude✨

Why do I get the feeling that you’ll end up buying a car with a questionable amount of mileage then end up having a wonderful experience with it to a point where people are convinced to get one as well.

Bought a 2008 BMW 523i E60 in 2016 @ 118000km. It is now on 341000km and still going. I service the gearbox and diff every 100000km (ATF change) in addition to the regular engine service (every 12500km, my regime). BMWs are strong, just as long as you also service them. No ride for mahala.

Dude’s humour is on point 😂 keep it up g

Brother you should create a company and have agreements with used and brand new car dealerships, to provide a service to car buyers. Negotiate deals and get commission from every car sale. You are good at what you do, get paid for something you love.

New subscriber from Ireland. Solid contend and genuinely funny. The e46 6 cylinder petrol engines were the last true beemers in my opinion.

I own a 320I (F30)for 11 years now with about 280 000km on the clock. I've been servicing it myself right after the maintenance plan and I've no major issues to complain about.

Also bear in mind that every 2 years new run flat tyres at a cost of around R20K, brake discs and pads at a cost of around R10K and normal service out of motorplan at a cost of around R6K. 320D is very friendly on fuel and the drive and performance very nyc.

I drive a 118i shadow edition, 2019 Model all I can say is the car is solid. it had around 20k on the clock when I got it, I'm now at approximately 60k, driving experience, space and comfort way better than my previous car. Used to drive a ViVo GT, not in the same league but worth a mention 😉.

As I share with my entire WHATSAPP - Thanks Muz👌🏾 Also, S/O to you for looking out for us before potentially making a dumb decision.

The 318 has a 3 cylinder engine, rather get a Gen 1 Yaris, some of the common issues are; increased oil consumption, vanos issues and overheating. With 3 cylinders, the engine is also not harmoniously balanced, therefore the car is generally being driven at higher rpm, you would need put your foot and a brick down to get it going. The 320 is notorious for timing chain rattles, if you get it sorted early as a preventative maintenance, you might be good for the next +80 000kms, other issues to lookout for is the cooling system and the oil filter housing leaks. And if the tyres are not from the same brand, the former owner was a cheapskate who might have been cutting corners on maintaining the car.

I've had an E90 320d since 2015 and it's been good to me. I've driven over 365k now and all this car needs is to be serviced, otherwise, no issues nje! And the fuel consumption is amazing!

wow this channel is getting better with each video this will be very interesting to see how it plays out 😁 i remember when at some point i wanted the 1 series as my first car so but it didnt happen i want to ssee what problems i avoided. keep delivering great and interesting content

Common problem on the F30 is the steering rack, which can be fixed very easy. You don’t have to replace the whole steering rack but Judy buy the steering rack bosh kit and replace the old one.

I own a 2005 BMW e90 320d. I got it when it was 200 000km now I'm about to reach 400 000km and I've never had any issues with it. Open road I average 4.8L/100 and in town it's around 6.4L/100. The only things I replaced was vibration damper at 310 000km cause it had alot of play and then 325 000km I replaced clutch and flywheel and those were my only expensive repairs. Then it's just minor service every 10 000km-15 000km usually oil service and then I do major service once a year. Diesel BMWs are very reliable and strong and this car still pulls like its new and the turbo is still very strong and the vehicle is noticeably quick and responsive with alot of torque to enjoy.

It’s the consistency for me 😊 Thank you Muzi.

For the joy of the channel, the 335 is perfect. High mileage, "steeler" price and great content will come from there

The search continues.....i'd say for that budget, and considering high mileage tolerance; Option 2...yes, 2):, 320d ,whether it's the B47 or N47 engine, you'll get both reasonable fuel economy and fair performance. Option 1: 330d N57 straight-6; here you'll never go wrong, crazy amount of torque, fuel consumption not too bad for the performance, and quite durable even with high mileage. I have a 320d F30 Sportline (and it's a daily) currently on 335k kms, (performance mods: xhp transmission flash, custom software remap and downpipe). Bought it back in 2017 and mileage was 140K kms at that time. I've had a fair share of experience on maintenance, nothing that breaks a pocket . Even with the minor performance mods done , it still doesn't match the 330d experience.

got myself a silver 2017 F30 320i for R400k about 2 years ago (looks exactly like the 320 d from BMW Mbombela). Had a mileage of 30500km when i got it. No problems so far and we are sitting at about 67000km.

"Some people love stress so what can you say" 🤣🤣🤣 Love your content bru

That F10 M5 was my neighbor's car and it was extremely well looked after!

Have been searching for the same car for 3 months now , this search will now be interesting to follow

It would be great to have a video checking out the repossessed cars and everything that has to do with that market

3 series does it all, Sporty looks,Drivers Car, big boot, family car!

Finally a video about used German machines 🙏

I actually rented a BMW 318i F30 for a week and I must day before I had ever driven that car I never liked them the thought of an 18i haunted me! But Bel me when I say I was shocked! The 318i is actually such a fun car to drive even though the one I drove was a base model it really was fun to power slide and I got over 1000km on a tank of fuel on my long distance trip! Renting that car completely changed my mind in the F30 318i and I am looking at buying one myself! Just make sure it had the LED Headlights like the one in your video! Thay are one of the best Headlights I have ever experienced, so bright and they shine really far and wide!

Great series very interested in this topic. I recently bought a f45 220d never owned a BMW before and took my time choosing one. So far very happy with the car minor issues which the dealer sorted out. Car has fantastic fuel consumption and comfortable drive on the open road.

The commentary on this video is on point ! This really cracked me up

The 318i makes sense as you said , to use it as an intro experiment to Beamers. I'd do the same

that lci 320i is pretty fine if the maintenance is up to scratch, same story going with the 318i on the B series engines which can be fun to chuck around due to rwd and a light small engine, timing chain issues and steering rack are only affected on early pre lci models like 2012-2014

I'm here 2, this channel is fire 🔥, waiting to see that BMW purchase. I'm with you all the way 💯.

Would Definitely Be A Costly Fun Experiment, But From What I've Heard Is The 320D (Any Diesel F30 BMW Is So Called BulletProof . Keep Us Updated MJ👏👍

Very cool video👊🏾……some of us are from the darkest side😁…..I have bought 2 german machines from the salvage dealers, mercedes benz to be specific todate, fixed them body work and drove them and they have been nice to me……the first one had 117 000km and drove it till 189 000km and I unfortunately had an accident and it was written off and my insurance paid then got the 2nd one i bought with 81 000km…..Personally milage below 120 000km doesn’t scare me as long as you have service history and the car was well maintained.

I have an LCi F30 320i M-sport and proud to inform you that I bought it after watching your channel for a while. Got it last year October with 66000 on the clock. I can attest to the "warning lights here and there" they get annoying but at the same time - a big upgrade from my 2013 Polo Vivo that did not give any warnings when tyres need to be replaced and which service it specifically needs... You won't go wrong with the Bimmer but YES, you need to have money for the warning lights

I learnt a lot about cars from your content. I realized that if Someone would listen to everything you say they will never buy any car. when you have time please give us a review of Mazda 3, not the one that looks like it was designed Friday after lunch.

"New car prices this days are just organized crime"🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂

Whoever buys that GTi or S3 must come and tell us how much they spent after buying those cars 😂😂

What’s funny is, BMW is probably one of the most reliable cars lol. I’ve had a 2014 f30 320d for since new. Have never opened the hood before. Have never seen an engine light. Reached 200km earlier this year. That’s better than any other car I’ve ever experienced. I think the issue is buying performance cars. They’ll definitely be problematic irrespective of brand. Buy a good everyday car. The 320d is tops.

I owned a 320i F30 2012 model, yoh! Nightmare of car… drivetrain warning lights frm 30 000km. Spent the whole year in and out of repairs. BMW changed fuel systems, turbo, n many parts to no success and the car was less than 50K kms. Well the dealership borrowed me 520D for a year, it was very comfortable, heavy on fuel and lazy compared to the 320i. The 320i deal was scrapped and gave me 2016 320D. Now the 320D over 170K km, over 6years, out of motorplan, still a darling, never broken down. Just standard service. Brother in law also never enjoyed his 320i F30, ended up suing the dealership coz of constant drivetrain errors. Swapped it for Kia Sportage. Advice: Avoid petrol but Diesel dey are better versions.

Hi Muzi thank you for sharing your window shopping with us, I suggest you should try out the 318i and upgrade to 320d.

My bru, your channel is the best thing I've ever found. It makes my day.

Dope content my guy. We learn a lot 🙏 please look for Audi S3s and BM 220ds and 120ds from 2013. Thanks

common issues with the F30 are also drivetrain issues in addition to the turbo tapping out. 320d is mostly highly recommended

Don’t get a boring one Muzi….Beemer experience starts with an in-line 6 ☺️

Turbo problems Oil leaks Have a budget for replacement of brakes Make sure you fight to always park under shade. Long sun exposure leads to the plastics in the bonnet cracking and breaking. There's alot of plastic used in there. Make sure your engin covers underneath are not broken otherwise replace them. Keep it clean. It's easier to detect problems. When you keep the engine bay clean. However the strongest 3 series is always 320d. But if diesel pump brakes it's expensive

This video just autoplayed on my YT and found myself watching/listening to the whole thing because of this guys humour! 😂

I drive the f30 320i preface with an n20 engine I wish every single day I went for a 320d… 20i has timing chain issues drivetrain is a famous message on those models

Your humour is hilarious 😂 I own a e90 M Sport 325i manual. Modified the tone for it to sound like a Gusheshe. Im happy with it and have no regrets

Buy the 320i, i have a friend who bought it at 50 000 km, he's still driving it with 220 000 km on the clock, he recently changed the engine chain, other than no other issues because he services his car regularly, good luck Muzi.

just make sure the beemer comes with turn indicators. I have heard that they are optional.

Seeing this channel for the first time and I like the honesty...its exciting

"There's no point buying a dull BMW" I felt that🙌🏾🙌🏾🔥

The 320i should be cool. Had it for a year. It’s a cool & powerful. No issues

I never understand people who buy C180 and 318i, those specs are just a taste of owing the respective brands😂

I agree with Muzi, when looking for a car one has to be patient . My uncle got a great deal at BMW , the gave him a 2019 BMW 520D for R620K at19000KM

Not sure if you work for a dealership, but if you were a car-sales man I would definitley buy from you....Loved how you presented the video and your insight. You slight humor in the beginning of the video as well.

Just watched a 5 minute ad in anticipation of gearbox issues on your 7th hand german machine 🤭😂

Make sure there are no headlight cracks, got set back 50k just to fix the electronic damage that light caused. Note I still haven’t bought a new headlight, that’s a quote of 50k too for the Led headlight set( control unit + led + labour)

"Might as well buy a SUV and call it a day" 😂

Dealerships make it expensive for 2nd because they have nothing to lose, they have enough money in the back pocket to ride it out and hope they make more before selling it for the right price(which is usually way less)

My 2016 320i MSport had endless coolant problems costing about 60-80k per year. 320d is a way better option. Stay away from the petrol version. Other than the constant coolant issues this is a beautiful car that by far the most comfortable car to own and drive. I currently have a VW Polo Life DSG but want my beemer back.

The 320d is faster and is less likely to brake down compared to the 320i or 318i. Wait for WebuyCars to add it and buy it, you won’t regret it.

I hope you get the M5 that was R440k bro. Keep an eye out for it for when price drops. It will be perfect to test out the high mileage german machine theory

Really well done and thx for calling a spade a spade! Looking forward to Part 2..3..4..5 etc Funny and concise 💪 🍻 🍻 💪

Bought a Mini Copper going for R120k 2 years ago, 130 000km on the clock. I'm still moving even now, fixed few things though but I'm still moving. It's on 155 000km as we speak

320i if you want more performances.. 318i if you’re looking for economy and a reasonable daily driver.. Both cars are good, BMW always delivers when it comes to the driving experience.

Dude you are so funny," new car prices are just organised crime" 😂😂😂

320i looks clean with that sporty look imo

lmao we need a new engine dont skip the ads Dr ah you are a legend

Thank you for this content, Muzi. I'm really learning a lot.

If you can secure that 2018 F30 320d MSport for R400k with that mileage, you’ll have a car for the next 6 years or so without any troubles. I’d also caution against buying a four cylinder petrol engine from BMW, especially the F30. Did you have to say that about the yellow A1 though? 😫

First time watching and enjoyed the commentary, man speaks truth.

Muzi, go back and buy that 320D at BMW Mbombela - Try negotiating to R400 000. That diesel can hit 300 000km easily without any issues. Remember that unreliable cars can also have a huge impact on our peace of mind (mentally, emotionally etc even in bed for argument's sake). 320i is a no no no.

With the used f30s I know of water pump issues and oil filter gasket issues

“Don’t skip the ads guys we need money for new engine” This guy😂😂😂😂

Thank you so much for the channel I'm inspired by your passion, I'm into cars bigtime, hoping to learn more

Apparently a diesel BMW is the way to go. Look for that 320d or 330d if you can find one your experience might be better.

BMW e90s are solid. I own a BMW e90 320d. And it's supprised me when people say they aren't reliable. The most money I've spent on once was a the footwell module and the coding for it. As long as you good on maintenance. They will be good on the road

I am a Beemer owner and fan, with a E90 320D with a factory dropped suspension. Thoroughly enjoyed this piece from Musi, having laughed the whole way through. Agreed, you need to be careful scouting for a used car. And agreed, when scouting for a Beemer, need to even be more careful 😂

The dealership is watching this video I'm sure next week, it'll be R390k 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

Yoh bra, you are saving a lot of people with your KZfaq,channell..keep them coming bra, I make sure I don't miss when you drop a new video.

this guy is low key funny AF and he isn't lying

I loved this video. I'm not even looking for a car but I've subscribed! Premium content!

Bmw 320i & below it's a no no, 320d that's a good car with a good reliable engine. If u could afford 330d or anything 6 cylinder engine that's a yes all the way. I've owned a 320d(e46)/ 320d(e90)& 330d(e90), all of them used with more than 100k on the clock, but i tell u they had never disappointed me. I've got a friend who had a 320i (e90), problems after problems & the car eventually had smoke(bad valve stem seals). My cousin had a 320i(f30) & car needed a turbo. In short bmw diesel is the best engine.

bought my Renult clio 900T 2015 model from webuycars south in soweto. it had 90KM . She is still running today with no issues. Very cheap to run . Spent R200 on petrol from JHB to deep rural areas of rusternburg.

Can't wait for this one... Hope you get it soon. I love this car, I also wanna buy it!

Love your sense of humor 😂

Thank you for an informative video. As a soon to be buyer I really needed to hear all of this.

I almost bought the 135i 😂😂 a few weeks ago... Then I remembered kuts I follow you here on Facebook... Thank God I waited 🤣🤣

I do have the same bmw like this one also with the color I can't wait to hear more things about it and also the content 😆😅😅

I have an F20 bought It at we buy cars north gate,,,,at first was scared but noticed that engine had been done and good job too,,,,it was 130 000km going for 145k ,,,I took it,,,,because of I knew everything had been replaced timing chain kit to vanos gears,,,I was a good gamble,,,one year later I'm sitting with nice car with 160k mileage now and spent 10k so far on full service,,,,,it Is cheap to maintain if chain oil every 5k,,,It uses oil,,,,,BMW specifies every 10k by than your oil is not protecting but damaging engine.

Muzi my brother I will go for the 320d with 60000 mileage only if it can drop to our budget since there is no rush.