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Thanks for advise! I spoke to a friend who just bought an E46 and he advices not to buy an M Sport version due to apparently very costy M Sport parts for maintaining the suspension in comparing to normal suspension. I did some research and from what I found out the suspension is different in the M Sport so would that increase the maintenance cost by that much? What are those turbo issues that E90's 2.0 d are having? Also what would be a sensible price for a e90 320d m sport with ~100k miles. Im wanting anything less then 100k. Thanks, Damian!

Hello. I'm just registered and reason why Im creating this subject is to find out a little bit more about car Im willing to buy. Anyway, I'm Damian and Im 19 in November. Yes, quite young fella to think about the bimmer. Currently I own a Seat Leon 1.4 mk1 which was(is) quite expensive overall (insurance, the car, modifications, running it) After some research I found out that BMW E90 320d is actually very decent. The insurance will be only 200 quid a year more then my current leon and less then TDI engines from VAGs, Ive checked. I stay in Scotland and I dont live in a city, but I do indeed travel a lot and this will increase within next year. Thats where the idea to get a diesel came. Checked few cars and as a automotive lover I checked cars with good MPG and good diesel power (Leon 1.9 tdi fr 150 bhp, Golf 1.9 tdi gt, Audi a4 1.9 tdi 130 bhp etc.) I drove E46 before and totally loved it, so came up with an idea to get the e90 2.0d. It seemed perfect with its MPG, horsepower and overall economy-performance. Doing a little research I found out that prefacelift model had turbo issues. This discussion is to let me know a little bit more about this car. What are costs. What is the real MPG. How is the service of this car.What I can do myself. (I know a little bit about mechanic, and got few mechanic mates so its good moneywise where I can do as much myself or with help of mates) And anything I need to know about it. Just to add - how does the e90 handle the modifications as I have some plans with it. Specifically I mean remap, exhaust system, anti roll bars etc. Cheers, Damian.