Vlog: Cartalk BMW 320i E90 update

In this vlog an update on my BMW 320i (MY2007 / E90). It has been standing in the driveway for some time and starts to show some minor issues.

Car used: BMW 320i (E90 / MY2007)

Fuel consumption: BMW 320i (MY2007 / E90)

Model (Code / Model Year): BMW 320i Limousine (2007 / E90)

Engine: four-cylinder petrol engine (1995cm³)  / engine code: N46B20Transmission: 6-speed manual transmissionPerformance: 150hp (110kW) / 200nm0 to 100km/h: 9,0 secTop speed: 220km/h (138mp/h)Weight: 1.335 kgFuel tank (US gallons): 63 liter (16,6 US gallons)

If you follow this link to Spritmonitor, you are able to see the (calculated) consumption of my 320i during the past 7 years and approximately 122.000 kilometers. As you can see there, I averaged 7,29l / 100km during that time, with the lowest fuel consumption of 6,23l / 100km and the highest of 9,02l / 100km.

Current (calculated) consumption: 

In the video I did a test of the consumption at different speeds. Aim of this test is not to give an exact specification of the fuel consumption of this car, but to show an approximation of the fuel consumption under real life circumstances. As the result also depends on tyres, size of the rims, road condition, weather and equipment that may alter the exact weight of the car, your personal experience may differ from mine.

My BMW 320i: Import to NL

In this video I show you how I imported my BMW 320i E90 from Germany to the Netherlands.

My BMW 320i: Cartalk Volvo V40 & BMW 320i damage + timing chain issues

Two small stone chips on the Volvo V40 (MY2013) and a door slammed into the door of my BMW 320i (MY2007 / E90) and the timing chain on the latter are cause for concern, but constitute of this update!

My BMW 320i: Cartalk BMW 320i TUV

My BMW 320i (MY2007 / E90) has reached 231.000 kilometers, and after owning it for 4 years it was up for the two-yearly technical check (TUV). It succesfully passed the technical check, but let's see how it went in this vlog.

My BMW 320i: Cartalk on the BMW 320i E90

I have had my BMW 320i for 4 years now, and put 105.000 kilometers on it. Naturally I keep my 2007 BMW 320i in the best possible condition, servicing and repairing it when this is required, but I have hit a rough patch when it comes to repairs (valve seals, ABS sensors).

So let's talk about my options. Continue driving the 320i (driving 50.000 kilometers each year on it)? Buy a different used BMW 318d / 320d LCI (F30 / F31)? Or get a company car?

My BMW 320i: The big 200k!

In this video I had my BMW 320i for 3 years and three months, and put 76.520 kilometers on it (hit the big 200k now). Naturally I keep my 2007 BMW 320i in the best possible condition, servicing and repairing it when this is required.

So what do you think? Should I continue driving this car, or should I replace it? Will it last, or cause me a lot of trouble? After the ban on diesels, will old petrol cars be the next ones?

My BMW 320i: Issues

When I made this video I had my BMW 320i for 2 years, and put 50.000 kilometers on it (total of almost 173.000 at that time). Naturally this 2007 car has its issues that need attention, some technical, some cosmetical.

- The paintwork has stone chips and scratches - Small dents - Worn floor mats - Oil consumption - The clutch is worn - And some other things

My BMW 320i: Exhaust Sound

Driving in my BMW 320i E90, so that you can hear the exhaust sound. This is a stock exhaust with no modifications made. The engine is a 2.0 liter 4-cylinder petrol engine.

My BMW 320i: Styling 32 & Styling 159 alloy wheels

I have changed my winter tyres (styling 159, 17-inch, 225/45 R17) to summer tyres (styling 32, 17-inch, 225/45 R17) on my BMW 320i E90 (MY2007).

My BMW 320i: Do It Yourself

With my two left hands I usually don't do that much of maintenance on my cars. However, I started to try doing some simple things and like to share them with you. Don't laugh, I replaced the windscreen whipers and filled up the washing fluid.  

My BMW 320i: introducing my first car

In this blog I am introducing my BMW 320i E90 which I have owned since late 2015. Here you can view the basics of the car, including a walkaround and fuel consumption video. By following the "My 320i" label you can view all the posts on my car, as later on vlogs on my experience with the car will also be added to this blog.

Model (Code / Model Year): BMW 320i Limousine (2007 / E90)

Engine: four-cylinder petrol engine (1995cm³)  / engine code: N46B20Transmission: 6-speed manual transmissionPerformance: 150hp (110kW) / 200nm0 to 100km/h: 9,0 secTop speed: 220km/h (138mp/h)Weight: 1.335 kgFuel tank (US gallons): 63 liter (16,6 US gallons)Production date: January 2007, Leipzig
Exterior colour: Black Sapphire Metallic (475)
Upholstery: Cloth Fluid / Linea Anthracite (ALAT)

Interior trim: Titan matt
Wheels: 17-inch alloy wheels Styling 32 (summer wheels) and 17-inch alloy wheels Styling 159 (winter tyres)

Optional equipment: 

249 Multi-function For Steering Wheel

255 Sports Leather Steering Wheel

313 Exterior Mirror Package

320 Model Designation, Deletion

321 Exterior Parts In Body Color

403 Glas Roof, Electric

423 Floor Mats, Velour

431 Interior Rr Vw Mirror W Aut Anti-d

441 Smokers Package

465 Through-load System

494 Seat Heating F Driver/front Passenger

4AE Armrest Front Retractable

4AG Interior Strip Titan. Dull Interieurleisten Titan Matt

508 Park Distance Control (pdc)

520 Foglights

521 Rain Sensor

534 Automatic Air Conditioning

540 Cruise Control

548 Speedometer With Kilometer Reading

563 Lights Package

606 Navigation System Business

672 Cd Changer Bmw For 6 Cds

676 Hifi Loudspeaker System

7RS Comfort Package

801 Germany Version

851 Language Version German

879 German / On-board Documentation

8SP Cop Control

969 Request Navigation Dvd On Shipping

Fuel consumption: 7.3l/100km (32mpg / US) Link to my consumption monitor at Spritmonitor.de

Picture update: BMW 320d & 320i Touring

In 2005, the then new BMW 3-series was introduced to the market. In this blog a 2008 BMW 320d and a 2006 BMW 320i Touring with a moderate level of equipment.

€32.700,00 BMW 320d 6-speed manual

€770,00 Black sapphire metallic
€0,00 Cloth Fluid Anthracite
€0,00 Interior Trim Tital matt

€870,00 Advantage Package

• Styling 156 16-inch alloy wheels
• Leather steering wheel
• Multifunctional steering wheel
• Fog lights

€770,00 Automatic Airconditioning, dual zone
€260,00 Cruise control
€420,00 Park Distance Control, rear
€2.300,00 Navigation System "Business"

Total price in Germany: €38.090,-*

*Prices are the German prices March 2008

Some pro's and con's on the BMW 320d:
Pro:

• Excellent engine with good fuel consumption
• Good handling
• Decent price / value level, moderate equipment which enable comfortable long distance travelling
• As a second hand car, relatively cheap

Con:

• No bluetooth-connection to connect phone
• No USB-connection in order to charge phone / listen music on a USB-stick / phone
• Standard steering wheel has a less premium feel

€29.350,00 BMW 320i Touring 6-speed manual

€750,00 Arctic metallic
€570,00 Cloth / Leather upholstory: Anthracite
€0,00 Interior Trim: Tital matt
€1.550,00 Styling 160 16-inch alloy wheels
€280,00 Sports steering wheel
€150,00 Multifunction buttons for steering wheel
€200,00 Fog lights
€3.100,00 Navigation system Professional
€1.400,00 Panoramic Sunroof
€360,00 Heated front seats
€400,00 Voice Control
€110,00 Ablagenpaket (including 12v power sockets and two cupholders)
€150,00 Movable armrest
€100,00 Velour floots mats 
€220,00 Roof rails
€750,00 Automatic Airconditioning, dual zone

Total price in Germany: €39.440,-*

*Prices are the German prices March 2006

Some pro's and con's on the BMW 320i Touring:

Pro:

• Good handling
• Decent price / value level, moderate equipment which enable comfortable long distance travelling
• Second hand, no costly turbo charger repair as opposed to the diesel engine

Con:

• No bluetooth-connection to connect phone
• The early E90 / E91 models only had an AUX-connection for a music interface
• Engine lacks diesel punch, resulting in higher consumption
• Not the most spacious in its class

For more pictures on these BMW 320d & 320i Touring, please click this link.

For a review of a BMW 318d Touring LCI (E91 / Facelift), please click here.