Unsure which BMW to get??

[Archtronics]

Hi

Long time lurker first time poster, looking for some advice on which BMW if a BMW at all to get as my second car.

I'm 22 got 4 year no claims and looking to spend 10,000 with a 2,000 contingent probably going to use a limited mileage insurance as I will use my pick up in the week. My mates all have BMWs (E46 M3s an M5 and a 740D) hence why I'm thinking of going down the same route.

Looking at so far E90's 325D,330D,335D the coupe 135I(edit possibly finance) if I can find one or the older model 3 series.

Thanks for looking

p.s. not afraid of a project!

Edited by Archtronics on Thursday 16th May 18:06

[ADM06]

Why all diesels? You won't get a 135i for that I'm afraid.
Get a 335i

I'm 24 and looking to get a 135i next year. Mrs says a 335i is too big for her.

[Timbola]

The cheapest 135i on the BMW AUC site is currently £16,440.

They're keeping their value and they're relatively uncommon, so prices aren't falling.

Keep checking tho as I snapped up an AUC 135i for £15k a year ago.

Fantastic car btw - definitely recommend it.

You should have no worries finding 325d or 330d for 12k though, if you definitely want (bleurgh) diesel.

[Archtronics]

I would like the diesel simply because there doesn't seem to be any difference between the two on paper except for the better mpg.

However I am noticing that a good lowish mileage 330I seems to be 1-2 grand cheaper than a 330D of similar spec which I suppose would offset the difference in fuel price for a number of years. I would be interested to hear from anyone that has or had a 330I and would they recommend it.

[ADM06]

330D/I is much of a muchness, it's the 35D/I comparison that's interesting. When the petrols have turbos too, it's plain to see diesel has not caught up at all.

[henrycrun]

Try to get one with the diagnostics port in the engine bay

[martin mrt]

ADM06 said:

330D/I is much of a muchness, it's the 35D/I comparison that's interesting. When the petrols have turbos too, it's plain to see diesel has not caught up at all.

This makes absolutely zero sense whatsoever.