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Hi,
I’m looking to buy a 2013 BMW 316. Will diesel or petrol be the best option? Are there any issues with the diesel engine?
Syam Krishna (Dublin)Jan 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
Expert answer
Hi Syam,
Unless you need the long-distance efficiency of diesel then I'd suggest sticking with the petrol model if you can find one. They won't be very common though.
The diesel model feels faster and is more economical, but is likely to have higher maintenance costs as it gets older, even if nothing major goes wrong. And unfortunately the timing chain on that diesel engine can be a weak point.
Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor@Shane_O_D