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BMW 3-Series E91 Touring Auto engine choice

I have up to £10,000 to spend on a BMW 3-Series E91 Touring Automatic so it'll have around 50,000+ miles on it. I won't be towing, I do about 10,000 miles per year, mixture of town and motorway.

In terms of reliability, performance and economy I have no idea whether to go for petrol or diesel. I'm looking at 318i, 320i, 325i, 320d and 330d.

Asked on 11 November 2012 by James W

Answered by Honest John
You'd better have a look at the E90 entry in www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar There are entries for the E91, E92 and E93, but the E90 carries the most information.
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