F25 X3 purchase - Which ones to look at

[SinghGP]

Morning everyone!

I am looking to get a daily for the SO, the requirement is :
- Relatively light on fuel (7-8l/100km in town)
- Will be used on some long trips( if Inlaws are coming), otherwise the M4 will be used.
- will be the daily for the wife (+/- 40 kms return, west rand to Rosebank)- no highway

cars that I am looking at
330d F30 (so hard or out of budget)
320d f30
x3 2.0d or 3.0d

The question would be, would you go for the F25 x3 3.0D pre lci - a lot with higher mileage or a LCI 2.0D with lower mileage and both within budget (R150k- R230k)

 

[///M Individual]

Morning everyone!

I am looking to get a daily for the SO, the requirement is :
- Relatively light on fuel (7-8l/100km in town)
- Will be used on some long trips( if Inlaws are coming), otherwise the M4 will be used.
- will be the daily for the wife (+/- 40 kms return, west rand to Rosebank)- no highway

cars that I am looking at
330d F30 (so hard or out of budget)
320d f30
x3 2.0d or 3.0d

The question would be, would you go for the F25 x3 3.0D pre lci - a lot with higher mileage or a LCI 2.0D with lower mileage and both within budget (R150k- R230k)

Hi bud

Based on your consumption requirement, the LCi 20d will be a better option.

 

[SinghGP]

Hi bud

Based on your consumption requirement, the LCi 20d will be a better option.

Thanks.

The other option would be a Merc GLC 220d, but I really don't like the interior, and will be priced more.

 

[cRed001]

Get a lower mileage, better specced 2.0d unless you cant live without the extra power of the 3.0d

 

[FILV]

In that price range you will only really find a decent 20D, and even pre lci i say. A clean one holds value like crazy and sell for a premium.
A clean 30D in that price range i think you will have look for like a year (not joking) for a clean well looked after one.

Go 20D and remap it, so it will then be frugal but still safe to overtake at any speed and fun too.

Non negotiable i would say are xenons.
If you find with Hifi sound or even better Harman kardon sound, buy it! The stock base sound system is terrible.

 

[SinghGP]

EIn that price range you will only really find a decent 20D, and even pre lci i say. A clean one holds value like crazy and sell for a premium.
A clean 30D in that price range i think you will have look for like a year (not joking) for a clean well looked after one.

Go 20D and remap it, so it will then be frugal but still safe to overtake at any speed and fun too.

Non negotiable i would say are xenons.
If you find with Hifi sound or even better Harman kardon sound, buy it! The stock base sound system is terrible.

Thank you. I'm shocked that I am finding LCI 2.0D over 200,000kms. There is one with under 130 000kms, Msport with Xenons- got the Vin, will do some reach now.

 

[FILV]

Thank you. I'm shocked that I am finding LCI 2.0D over 200,000kms. There is one with under 130 000kms, Msport with Xenons- got the Vin, will do some reach now.

For a clean low milleage LCI you need to look at over 260k

 

[///M Individual]

Thanks.

The other option would be a Merc GLC 220d, but I really don't like the interior, and will be priced more.

Stay away from the Merc diesels - they can be a hit and a miss.

Find the lowest mileage, cleanest F25 20d you can, even if it is pre-LCi.

As FILV, xenon lights are a must. I would also make sure if has the USB/Bluetooth option as my 30d does not have this and it is annoying.

 

[FILV]

I just had a look at whats out there with a max budget of 250k... wow
There is not a single F25 sub 250k that i would say is worth going to look at.

This one seems ok, slightly over budget.

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May i suggest this? A tad bigger but seems in very good Nic, plus a silky smooth 3.0D

https://www.cars.co.za/for-sale/used/2010-BMW-X5-xDrive30d-M-Sport-Auto-Gauteng-Johannesburg/9371647/

 

[SinghGP]

I just had a look at whats out there with a max budget of 250k... wow
There is not a single F25 sub 250k that i would say is worth going to look at.

This one seems ok, slightly over budget.

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May i suggest this? A tad bigger but seems in very good Nic, plus a silky smooth 3.0D

https://www.cars.co.za/for-sale/used/2010-BMW-X5-xDrive30d-M-Sport-Auto-Gauteng-Johannesburg/9371647/

Would you say over 150 000kms is a no go?

I definitely gona go for the 2.0D

 

[SinghGP]

There is a private seller in Alberton that has a black on.

129 000kms, msport with light grey leather. 2015 LCI

She wants R200 000

 

[KPM3_30]

There is a private seller in Alberton that has a black on.

129 000kms, msport with light grey leather. 2015 LCI

She wants R200 000

Please reread what you've typed, taking into account everything that was mentioned.

Keep looking.

 

[///M Individual]

I just had a look at whats out there with a max budget of 250k... wow
There is not a single F25 sub 250k that i would say is worth going to look at.

This one seems ok, slightly over budget.

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www.webuycars.co.za

May i suggest this? A tad bigger but seems in very good Nic, plus a silky smooth 3.0D

https://www.cars.co.za/for-sale/used/2010-BMW-X5-xDrive30d-M-Sport-Auto-Gauteng-Johannesburg/9371647/

The X5's are brilliant but much higher running cost than the F25 in terms of tyres and parts.

There is a private seller in Alberton that has a black on.

129 000kms, msport with light grey leather. 2015 LCI

She wants R200 000

Definitely something wrong with this one to be so cheap.


Give it a miss.

 

[FILV]

Also please remember once you have found a potential vesicle to email Cosiman from our forum to do a check on the vehicle to make sure all checks out.

Decent looking cars i found:

BMW 3 Series 320d M Sport auto for sale in Randburg - ID: 27502494

Used 2012 BMW 3 Series 320d M Sport auto For Sale - R 239 950 - ID: 27502494

www.autotrader.co.za

BMW 3 Series 320d auto for sale in Pretoria - ID: 27630928

Used 2015 BMW 3 Series 320d auto For Sale - R 229 990 - ID: 27630928

www.autotrader.co.za

E84's could also be worth looking at.
Their pro's are if you got a 2013 + they have the updated 8 speed gearbox form the F series cars. They also still have the hydraulic steering from the E series so the steering is direct and engaging.
Cons - E series dashboard, especially if you dont get one with climate control.

BMW X1 sDrive20d Auto for sale in Centurion - ID: 27489812

Used 2015 BMW X1 sDrive20d Auto For Sale - R 209 900 - ID: 27489812

www.autotrader.co.za

BMW X1 sDrive20d M Sport Auto for sale in Paulpietersburg - ID: 27562393

Used 2014 BMW X1 sDrive20d M Sport Auto For Sale - R 209 000 - ID: 27562393

www.autotrader.co.za

High mileage F series X1:

BMW X1 xDrive20d Auto for sale in Cape Town - ID: 27665236

Used 2016 BMW X1 xDrive20d Auto For Sale - R 229 995 - ID: 27665236

www.autotrader.co.za

 

[Schalk94]

The answer to everything on this forum these days is-X3 2.0d....

So look no further

 

[SinghGP]

The answer to everything on this forum these days is-X3 2.0d....

So look no further

Hi,

does look like the way to go, dont need the power on the x3, so 2.0D is perfect.

so the search now begins, i got 2 to see this weekend and then take it from there

 

[SinghGP]

Also please remember once you have found a potential vesicle to email Cosiman from our forum to do a check on the vehicle to make sure all checks out.

Decent looking cars i found:

BMW 3 Series 320d M Sport auto for sale in Randburg - ID: 27502494

Used 2012 BMW 3 Series 320d M Sport auto For Sale - R 239 950 - ID: 27502494

www.autotrader.co.za

BMW 3 Series 320d auto for sale in Pretoria - ID: 27630928

Used 2015 BMW 3 Series 320d auto For Sale - R 229 990 - ID: 27630928

www.autotrader.co.za

E84's could also be worth looking at.
Their pro's are if you got a 2013 + they have the updated 8 speed gearbox form the F series cars. They also still have the hydraulic steering from the E series so the steering is direct and engaging.
Cons - E series dashboard, especially if you dont get one with climate control.

BMW X1 sDrive20d Auto for sale in Centurion - ID: 27489812

Used 2015 BMW X1 sDrive20d Auto For Sale - R 209 900 - ID: 27489812

www.autotrader.co.za

BMW X1 sDrive20d M Sport Auto for sale in Paulpietersburg - ID: 27562393

Used 2014 BMW X1 sDrive20d M Sport Auto For Sale - R 209 000 - ID: 27562393

www.autotrader.co.za

High mileage F series X1:

BMW X1 xDrive20d Auto for sale in Cape Town - ID: 27665236

Used 2016 BMW X1 xDrive20d Auto For Sale - R 229 995 - ID: 27665236

www.autotrader.co.za

Thank you,

Not a fan of the x1, really don't like the interior.
Do I pm Cosiman or is there an email address I send through.

 

[FILV]

ok cool. I will keep a look out for you for any Clean X3 i see. My advice is though if its an LCI for less than 250k its 99% guaranteed to be a bad or dodgy one.


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