Is the G20 still a good buy?

[middo]

Currently looking at a 320 for a daily, I know there is a new generation in the horizon but do you still think they are a good buy a year or two old at circa 30k for a good example?

[rottenegg]

They're OK, nothing remarkable tbh, but I would never pay £30K for a 320.

Anything post 2020 when the covid greed pricing kicked in is a massive rip off. You'd get more value from an older one of a higher spec tbh.

[sunnyb13]

At £20k it’s a good car for the price point. At £30k it’s much of the same just a bit newer lci

[middo]

I’m with you on this , the LCi seems more cosmetic than major under the hood changes. Plus there is the road Tao premium on too that’s a consideration

[930gaz]

I have 2014 3 series touring and I am thinking of one in touring,
20/22 plate, needs to be m sport too for me.
Not had a test drive yet,
I feel it’s a big upgrade from what I have.

[middo]

I think it’s future values that are making me a bit hesitant. There is a new 3 on the way.

[RammyMP]

I’ve just bought a year old 320i, I think I paid over the odds for it at £35k but it’s got ever option ticked which is what I wanted. I wanted one with adaptive cruise, they seem to be quite rare. I had a 2021 Q5 previously which I really liked but the 320 is so much nicer to drive and the idrive is a lot better.

I’ve not had a car with a sunroof for over 20 years, I’m using that more than what I thought I would! Overall I’m very pleased with the car.

[middo]

Thanks Rammy, been to look at one today that had loads of options, sadly no adaptive suspension. That said it’s a great place a to sit.


Happy motoring.

[andyvtr]

It’s crazy that adaptive cruise isn’t a standard fit to these cars. Even on the M340i they aren’t a commonly found extra. I wouldn’t have a car without it now.

[RammyMP]

Is adaptive suspension not in the M Sport Pro pack? To be honest, I’ve only tried sport mode once, the suspension was that firm I quickly put it back in comfort!

[Zippee]

RammyMP said:

Is adaptive suspension not in the M Sport Pro pack? To be honest, I ve only tried sport mode once, the suspension was that firm I quickly put it back in comfort!

I've got the adaptive on my M340, TBH I never use it as unless you have a route running via Sat Nav it makes pretty much zero difference and even when you do it's barely noticeable. I just run mine in individual mode but with suspension on comfort as the sport is too hard for day to day.
If it weren't standard (on mine at least) I'd not be fussed having a car without.

[va1o]

Zippee said:

RammyMP said:

Is adaptive suspension not in the M Sport Pro pack? To be honest, I ve only tried sport mode once, the suspension was that firm I quickly put it back in comfort!

I've got the adaptive on my M340, TBH I never use it as unless you have a route running via Sat Nav it makes pretty much zero difference and even when you do it's barely noticeable. I just run mine in individual mode but with suspension on comfort as the sport is too hard for day to day.
If it weren't standard (on mine at least) I'd not be fussed having a car without.

BMW don't sell it correctly as it actually makes a huge difference to the car, the Adaptive Suspension in Comfort mode rides significantly better than a car on standard suspension in the same mode.