Picture update: BMW 320d & 320i Touring

In 2005, the then new BMW 3-series was introduced to the market. In this blog a 2008 BMW 320d and a 2006 BMW 320i Touring with a moderate level of equipment.

€32.700,00 BMW 320d 6-speed manual

€770,00 Black sapphire metallic
€0,00 Cloth Fluid Anthracite
€0,00 Interior Trim Tital matt

€870,00 Advantage Package

• Styling 156 16-inch alloy wheels
• Leather steering wheel
• Multifunctional steering wheel
• Fog lights

€770,00 Automatic Airconditioning, dual zone
€260,00 Cruise control
€420,00 Park Distance Control, rear
€2.300,00 Navigation System "Business"

Total price in Germany: €38.090,-*

*Prices are the German prices March 2008

Some pro's and con's on the BMW 320d:
Pro:

• Excellent engine with good fuel consumption
• Good handling
• Decent price / value level, moderate equipment which enable comfortable long distance travelling
• As a second hand car, relatively cheap

Con:

• No bluetooth-connection to connect phone
• No USB-connection in order to charge phone / listen music on a USB-stick / phone
• Standard steering wheel has a less premium feel

€29.350,00 BMW 320i Touring 6-speed manual

€750,00 Arctic metallic
€570,00 Cloth / Leather upholstory: Anthracite
€0,00 Interior Trim: Tital matt
€1.550,00 Styling 160 16-inch alloy wheels
€280,00 Sports steering wheel
€150,00 Multifunction buttons for steering wheel
€200,00 Fog lights
€3.100,00 Navigation system Professional
€1.400,00 Panoramic Sunroof
€360,00 Heated front seats
€400,00 Voice Control
€110,00 Ablagenpaket (including 12v power sockets and two cupholders)
€150,00 Movable armrest
€100,00 Velour floots mats 
€220,00 Roof rails
€750,00 Automatic Airconditioning, dual zone

Total price in Germany: €39.440,-*

*Prices are the German prices March 2006

Some pro's and con's on the BMW 320i Touring:

Pro:

• Good handling
• Decent price / value level, moderate equipment which enable comfortable long distance travelling
• Second hand, no costly turbo charger repair as opposed to the diesel engine

Con:

• No bluetooth-connection to connect phone
• The early E90 / E91 models only had an AUX-connection for a music interface
• Engine lacks diesel punch, resulting in higher consumption
• Not the most spacious in its class

For more pictures on these BMW 320d & 320i Touring, please click this link.

For a review of a BMW 318d Touring LCI (E91 / Facelift), please click here.