Nick b

Hi all, its been a long time since i have posted on here, but was the first place i have come for advice

I was going to get a VW passat again but am quite tempted by a 2002 330d BMW? I have read about swirl flap issues but am wondering if there is anything i need to be wary of?

Thanks
Nick

jamie's

they're cracking driving cars
they do have the swirl flap issue, but you can buy a delete kit for it which is cheap and easy enough to fit
do that and get a remap(with dpf delete if its got 1), and it'll poss be the best diesel car you ever own

J98 FYA

Try not to get a auto as I found out!! But then dmfs do go aswell in manuals?? I heard the early 184bhp engines didnt have swirl flaps? Would like the 204bhp tho with remap!!

Nick b

J98 FYA,

Hi, is the auto a problem or were u just unlucky?
I imagine more dmf & clutches go than boxes? And at £900 to replace that ain't cheap either

Nick

Cosworth Lad

Mines an auto mines a 2002 530d had it 2 years now no probs it's got 150k aswell my mates had same as mine the last 8 years fine so I guess the 330d is a better lighter car,

J98 FYA

I think im just unlucky! As it was only on 140000 on a 2002! Yeah dmf kits aint cheap! The torques the biggest killer! The later auto boxes the zf 6 speeds are better than the gm 5 thats in most! I think im going to sell mine after this! As I cant go on thinkin when an where its going to go next!

Cosworth Lad

Hi these gearboxes are rated for 600 fpt there only 390 std so I guess you are unlucky as for selling the BMW never lol