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Is buying a diesel BMW 3 Series a waste of money?

I have a BMW 318 diesel. I'm over the moon with its economy and performance. It's coming to a time with the contract that l must buy it, return it or enter another contract. I was set to buy it for £13,500 but with the diesel issues surfacing I'm concerned. Will I just be wasting money?

Asked on 30 April 2017 by Robert Sims

Answered by Honest John
If it's an N47 diesel it could develop timing chain problems and that's the reason to let it go, despite its 60mpg + economy.

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