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Originally Posted by Jameson
This makes me wonder... I have a doubt between buying a 118i or a 118d...So if you consider thay what I value most is reliability, what would you choose? I want petrol, but, I´m in doubt.
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Diesels also have their issues. Here in the UK it is not uncommon for diesel users who make lots of short trips, to coke up the inlet tract and valve porting. I've read that it can be so bad the valves don't seat properly and compression can be compromised. BMW diesels are not immune, we have an X3 2.0d driver with this very issue at the present moment on another UK forum.
It is all about emission controls, petrol or diesel. Each has its issues, remember diesels can have major DPF issues as well as internal emission and EGR recirculation problems.
Don't think modern diesels are more reliable due to design, no longer the case. Both engines are now very complex, choose what you want and enjoy!
HighlandPete