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Should I replace my diesel BMW 3 Series with a petrol or diesel alternative?
I currently have a BMW 3 Series 3.0 E90 diesel automatic with 105,000 miles on the clock. Should I replace it because it's a diesel? I'm interested in an BMW M135i but currently cover around 15,000 miles per year. Would this be a good buy (I'd miss the torque and sound of a six cylinder so ideally want a 3.0-litre alternative)? Would this mileage justify a petrol over a diesel or should I opt for a newer diesel BMW 3 Series 3.0 F30?
Asked on 6 March 2017 by DarthStig1
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Honest John
Go for petrol. I think that's now called an M140i.
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