Which engine to go for?
Discussion
I’ve pretty much decided I’ll be getting my first BMW when I replace my aging Golf GTI.
I’m looking at 3 series (touring ideally) and 4 series GC as a model, but being a complete BMW novice I know nothing about specs etc.
Requirements are:
2018 onwards
Petrol ideally but would be open to petrol hybrid (330e keeps coming up in my auto trader searches)
Relatively frugal to run mpg and tax wise
Good handling (coming from a string of hot and warm hatches this is one of the most important requirements)
Reliability and longevity - I’d rather have the safest engine than the most powerful if that makes sense
This seems to lead me to the N20 engine and the M Sport spec level, apart from the reliability reports for the N20 seem really mixed?
Can anyone with good experience help?
I’m looking at 3 series (touring ideally) and 4 series GC as a model, but being a complete BMW novice I know nothing about specs etc.
Requirements are:
2018 onwards
Petrol ideally but would be open to petrol hybrid (330e keeps coming up in my auto trader searches)
Relatively frugal to run mpg and tax wise
Good handling (coming from a string of hot and warm hatches this is one of the most important requirements)
Reliability and longevity - I’d rather have the safest engine than the most powerful if that makes sense
This seems to lead me to the N20 engine and the M Sport spec level, apart from the reliability reports for the N20 seem really mixed?
Can anyone with good experience help?
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