that the sort of stuff putting me off, two of my mates have 1 series, both with reasonable miles etc and was has just had to spen d a grand on a turbo and the other has just had the dtc light come on and it looks expensive.

Would be pretty miffed at spending 16-18k and then getting hit with large bills!!

Bloody love the look of the 3 series coupe and really want one, but worried i am going to chop in the A3 that has all the toys and is faultless for a car with far fewer optional extras and common expensive issues all to forfill my cosmetic desires lol!!