D3 (High Mileage) Buying info / recommendations

paddockboy · Post by **paddockboy** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:42 am

Hi,
Well Ive been away from this forum for some time, as Ive been without an Aplina since 2008.

I used to own a D3 Build No. 184 on a 56 plate when they first came out and loved every minute of it. I chopped it in with about 40K on the clock for a 530d M Sport as I needed more space and wanted a better spec.

Anyways, I'm thinking about getting another D3 but I dont want to spend silly money (although I paid Â£25,995 new for my old one), but are concerned about the high mileage examples. 60-80K.

Plus there is the big pull of a 330d M Sport with all the goodies that will be on par to the 5 series - anyway thats a different thread.

I have heard some stories of turbos going etc., but was wondering what issues people have had with higher mileage cars and any recommendations or thing to look out for?

cheers[/b]

ade and liz flint · Post by **ade and liz flint** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 12:02 pm

You don't mention a budget, but ALPANDY just chopped in his 23k mile D3 at Hill Moren, and that's Â£16495:-

http://www.hillmoren.com/clients/HillMo ... 6201284639

Plenty of good, non-high-miles D3's around for below Â£15k.

Not heard much in the way of turbo failures on D3's. Just DPF problems.

Hector's Dad · Post by **Hector's Dad** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 1:43 pm

My D3 BT is now 3 years old and just about to hit 60k miles (yeah - I drive it!) and it hasn't missed a beat so far.

IAM Joe · Post by **IAM Joe** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 2:25 pm

ade and liz flint wrote:Not heard much in the way of turbo failures on D3's. Just DPF problems.

There's one for sale at the moment on this site which has suffered turbo failure

I wouldn't think that it's any more likely than a 'normal' diesel turbo unit, although the boost is pretty high on these things.

I won't pass comment incase I jinx myself

paddockboy · Post by **paddockboy** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 2:49 pm

Joe
Seen that one - but it would appear or sounds liike there is some engine damage also !!! could be a expensive option in the end.

Broch · Post by **Broch** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 6:48 pm

How far are you willing to travel for a good one?

Onzie

seanb · Post by **seanb** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:50 pm

I traded in my D3MT when it reached 100k, didn't miss a beat in the 3 1/2 years I owned it. Bent a couple of rear wheels and a heat shield running over a workman's boot, but nothing engine wise apart from fbmwsh.

Would check for DPF replacement on the service indicator and factor that into the price you are prepared to pay. Rumoured to be Â£1k for main dealer to do the work.

paddockboy · Post by **paddockboy** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 12:36 pm

Very helpful - thanks

IAM Joe · Post by **IAM Joe** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 2:40 pm

paddockboy wrote:Joe
Seen that one - but it would appear or sounds liike there is some engine damage also !!! could be a expensive option in the end.

Just as an example, I didn't imply you should look at that one to buy. Although, if I had an empty garage I'd be tempted....

Generally the E90 320d is pretty much bullet proof