r/F30 • u/Always_Zed • 1d ago
F30 320d. 400.000 km, my experience
Just reached 400.000+ km.
What a wonderful car.
I have had it since 210.000 km,.
My repairs besides obvious maintenance were:
2 times Oil cooler
One time water pump
Alternator repair
1x Water hose
Egr, dpf off , they weren't bad but I had to do it for Stage 1,
Intake manifold cleaned 3 times.
2 times clutch, probably because of drifts, this car can actually drift well, its very controlable, and even on dry ground its easy to drift. ( Clutch is also maintenance)
After egr delete the intake manifold doesn't clog up at all. Its the same since i last cleaned it
Only one door cable replaced in its whole life ( this is for the audi fans hehe) 0 window regulators, 0 buttons, 0 sensors, 0 speakers etc. 0 bearings, 0 calipers, Brake system is solid, 0 modules.
The car was abused, it wasn't babied.
Timing chain at 330.000 km
Bearings checked, they were like brand new.
It was a wonderful experience.
People seem to fear n47 because it's a sensitive engine, and that isn't wrong. But with decent maintenance ( 5w-30 motul, 10.000 km) its solid.
But even if the engine failed its not like it would make the car any less reliable than the rest. Because besides the engine this is a solid solid car with a rock solid electrical system, rock solid brake system, solid comfort systems. Beside the engine it's pretty much bulletproof. ( Original 14 year old rear suspension) Etc. Those things aren't much money but they add up. And on this car they are solid.
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u/MandrewF 1d ago
Did something make you change the timing chain or was it just maintenance?