Should I buy a BMW 330e or 320i?
I am looking for a BMW up to five years old (budget up to £19,000) and one of the options is the 330e. Having looked at your review of the F30 model, it seems they have quite a few issues. Given that, would you recommend it? Or would a standard 320i be better?
Asked on 3 October 2022 by Vats

We've not heard of any serious issues with the previous-generation 330e, other than some cases of the on-board charger failing. This is a £1200 fix, but most failed early and were repaired under warranty. Whether or not the extra performance and efficiency potential is worth it over the 320i is worth investigating: for example, if you can't charge it at home regularly then you'll find it's less economical than a 320i. But the reduced tax liability as a company car could offset that.
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