Chris Harris on Cars | Do you need anything more than a BMW 320d?

I borrowed a BMW 320d to travel to the Nurburgring for a VLN race. Thought it was time we looked at an 'ordinary' car. The full N24 video in the Aston airs later this week.

[ArthurJGibson]

This is - legitimately - one of the best car videos ever made.

[TheSnoopy]

I really like these affordable car reviews.  Chris should do more.

[DeeKay]

Have an 2014 320d, and to be honest it's the best car I've ever had. And I've had quite a lot. But Chris hits the nail on the head here: the mix of a LOT of available power and really a beautiful amount of NM and the ability to cross Europe on a single load of fuel makes it a massive pleasure to drive every single day.

[andrewfeng]

Been driving my 320d for almost 3 years now, I really love the strong torque and great fuel economy, and the joy it gives me on German autobahn is just amazing

[tomedward]

I still have my 2014 320d. Best car I have ever owned. The ergonomics are the best i have seen.

[UnbarablePain]

Even as an Audi guy I respect how great BMW can make a diesel car. It's a shame diesels are so unloved here in the US. I'd kill to get 40+ mpg out of a stick shift, RWD car.

[PeakTorque]

a 335d touring, is basically all you need if you're into mountain bikes, dogs, diy and blatting down a dual carriageway to Wickes

[RandomVideosFirst]

'Are we in Germany', 'think its Belgium' lol YOU DESERVE THE TOP GEAR JOB based on that alone.

[oviro]

Dude, are you watching the road ahead under the steering wheel?

[machohogan]

Just bought a 2013 320d M-sport touring at £10, 800. Not much money for most but for me as a retail assistant in an outdoor clothing shop it’s a lot.
I won a 2011 Audi S3 with stage 1 remap on dream car give away. Driven it for a few months but at 17mpg to work, being shaken around, the noise, the cup holders etc it didn’t do it for me.
Sure on a track with all its mods it would be rapid but to live with daily’s it’s too much.
I sold the Audi and after a lifetime of sub £5000 cars decided to get something that I always wanted, the BMW ticked all the boxes.
After a few days with it I’m incredibly happy, it’s super smooth, I love all the tech and distinct difference between engine modes. The on board computers great. It’s your comfy with everything in the right paces.
It’s everything I hoped it would be.
The only negative so far is getting it in to reverse.
I feel I’m well and truly on the BMW band wagon.

[longtailgt]

"Where are we? Belgium or Germany?" "France I think" EPIC!

[iantownsend]

Bought a 320d about a year ago, what an amazing car so comfortable on the motorway & when your in the mood put it in sport or sport + on the twisty back roads handles great. I was a bit worried about having a diesel but now I couldn't give a damn I'd happily buy another

[tim]

I own one of these (f30 320d) It's been the best car I have ever owned. It is extremely economical for everyday use, but in saying that, if you want power, you have it, best of both worlds,   I recently sold my HSV GTS and have not missed it at all !!! The only thing I changed was the run flat tyres, I put on normal tyres that go flat.  It is now 90% smoother and quitter.  The only thing, I carry a small air compressor and a tyre repair kit with me, just in case of a flat, and for long trips a spare wheel/tyre thrown in the boot for good measure.

[mickrobo]

I own 320 M sport diesel convertible.. how did just over five years now and I can honestly say it’s the most fun and best car I’ve ever had great in the summer when the Sun is out top-down .. Great cruising round on a summers evening..always puts a smile on my face👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿😃

[lipslide]

I can confirm this is a fuel friendly car. I went on a trip last year from Antwerp (Belgium) to Freiburg (Germany) and back averaging 130-140 kmp/h on the highways and also stopping downtown Luxembourg City (so with a lot of traffic and such) with 1 fuel tank and with about "100km remaining". It was a 1000 kilometer trip.

[Typhzorz]

That feel when you can't afford an "ordinary, affordable car"...

[biie]

I bought 320 as daily ride after watching this review. Thank you Chris!

[timbre]

Brilliant review, thank you. From the 90s, the 320d badge has been on our cars and all have given us a lot of fun during long, comfortable journeys. The later G variant hasn't been on our driveway yet but that is because the F30 is still going strong. BTW even our older 320ds were surprisingly clean in exhaust and we're sad that because of the diesel scandals, even these quality diesel cars do not get a chance anymore.

[jasonwang]

Ordinary car for chris: Brand new 320d

Ordinary car for me:





2001 nissan altima

[BronchoGillespie]

I had the identical car to that one for 2 years up until April, he's right it's a very capable car and when rolling on at speed it was very impressive.

I've now got a new 330d M Sport which is in a different league again because of the whole drive train.

Superb machines!