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I May Buy 2016 228i
Hi, first post here. I am looking at a 228i (vin WBA1F5C54GV343931). It is a 6 speed manual. I am still trying to determine what it has with regards to options.
Is this the car with the revised engine that solved the timing chain issues? Bearing issues? ? Any other issues to be aware of. I would like to track the car and do autocross. Cheers and thanks to any replies. |
02-21-2021, 01:04 PM | #2 |
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2016 would have the upgraded timing chain components. Use https://www.mdecoder.com/ to check the options. Be aware this site will cut you off after checking a few VINs then you will have to wait 24 hours for it to reset before you can check any others. Best of luck in your search!
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53k miles on my ‘16 228i 6 speed. I drive it daily, I tracked it last summer and generally drive it hard. No issues at all! Battery is coming due soon, other than that just change oil/filter every 5k miles and the thing shouldn’t let you down. I follow a more rigorous preventative maintenance schedule, but it has not been unreasonably expensive to stay ahead of things. Well under the “true cost to own” that Edmunds published.
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4th owner, 56k miles on my 228. Bought it 8 months ago with 46k. 6SPD M-Sport. Not exactly highest mileage or longest ownership but I hope my experience might still be of value to you. I drive my car with enthusiasm every time I get in it!
Got the timing chain stuff done under warranty. That's a big ticket item if you have to pay for it out of pocket. Car has been very dependable otherwise. Previous owners did a number on the clutch so I'm having that replaced next week along with a coolant flush and brake fluid. Other than that, it's been two oil changes and gas. Maintenance costs are high but not soul-crushing as well. More expensive than not-BMWs but it's not even close to my buddy's Cayman for instance. Stock pads are hard on the rotors, engine gets hot when you're pushing it, but nothing that isn't solvable. The only funny business the car has given me is sometimes if it's cold and wet the iDrive system decides to do a full restart. Hardly dealbreaking stuff.
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Thanks again for the replies.
I did a test drive. It is what I call a perfect car in terms of options - it has almost none. No sunroof, manual seats, 6 speed. Definitely a drivers car. Was not as fast as I would have thought. I am sure it is fast enough. Did not go near rev limiter. I will look at a Cayman (2008) this weekend. A base Cayman, I would not buy an S. They are more prone to engine issues. Cheers! Last edited by Jamesjedi; 02-26-2021 at 12:22 PM.. |
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These are totally different animals. I'm guessing you're aware of that.
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This is as close to an e46 3 series you can get now.
Going to have to disagree with that, as I own a 235 and 01' 330ci. (bro had E46 with few mods too) Of course I changed out pads, and lower bushings also lol. The feel and drive of the 4 banger 228/230 vs the E46 is not alike IMO, the six is closer, but so many differences TBH. Equal HP doesn't even enter this equation for me. |
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I find the real specialty of the 2 is being a sporty RWD coupe that can be daily driven. I don't think it would be my first choice as a toy for motorsport.
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I have another car. Any track car driven in the street will be a compromise. There is something appealing about the versatility. The handling reviews are positive, the price is great.
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