Running an m30

[Gwynleym10]

Can any of you m30 people give a vague idea of m30 running costs?
Mainly fuel is it much worse than a 325i? I know its all relative to how you drive it but a rough idea would be nice.

Its chain driven so no cam belt, but any worries with then chain/tensioner?
Spark plugs are cheaper ones than m40 engines! (ok two more need but still...)


Do you use e30 fuel filters? or are they the same as e34?

Gearbox/clutch problems?

Seen a couple wich have thrown a bottm end bearing now, is it a major problem?

Head/gasket problems like m20?

Its basically an m10 and a half and that was always pretty reliable!

Any other problemos?

thanks

[Andy335Touring]

Can any of you m30 people give a vague idea of m30 running costs?
Mainly fuel is it much worse than a 325i? I know its all relative to how you drive it but a rough idea would be nice.

I get about 100 miles to 25 quids worth of juice, but this is mainly shortish trips to and from work. If you can keep to a sensible speed on the motor way then long trips are a lot better for MPG. Mine isn't a standard lump and it is slightly to short geared to get good MPG so it's may be not a good example.

Its chain driven so no cam belt, but any worries with then chain/tensioner?
Spark plugs are cheaper ones than m40 engines! (ok two more need but still...)

No probs as such in this area though as a precaution i would put some new chain guides on as they can go brittle(plastic).

Do you use e30 fuel filters? or are they the same as e34?

I'm using an E30 325 filter

Gearbox/clutch problems?

Gear boxs are as tough as nails, it basically the same box as the E30 325. No obvious problems with the clutch.

Seen a couple wich have thrown a bottm end bearing now, is it a major problem?

Me and Toby have just been very unlucky, normally bullet proof

Head/gasket problems like m20?

Heads don't crack like the M20, gaskets can go as on any other engine

Its basically an m10 and a half and that was always pretty reliable!

Any other problemos?

thanks

Have a read of this page and the forum attached to it

http://www.bmwe34.net/E34main.htm