Just bought a BMW in tescos
Discussion
GreatPretender said:
Fox- said:
I wouldn't buy it without driving it simply because it's a really terribly suited engine to that car. The last thing you want in a drop top is a noisy 2 litre diesel. You obviously don't care about running costs - a set of tyres on those bling wheels is a grand - so why ruin a convertible with an engine like that?
Drivel.monthefish said:
Fox- said:
woogie said:
Running costs ? You mean 50 mpg , cheap car tax ?
No, not 50mpg unless you live on the Motorway, it's a heavy car.Answering a few questions:
I wont hear the engine when the roof is down as the radio/Ipad will be on ( not too loud)
Tyres are expensive yes but I am used to 911 rears lasting 5000 miles so not bothered about that and also I never skimp on tyres its your life.
It is an auto yes, its the 184 bhp one . I think it was revised so a few more bhp and torque.
Below are extra options, not sure what some are but they sound good lol
Additional equipment:19" light alloy Double-spoke style 313M
Armrest. front with sliding adjustment
Automatic Gearbox
BMW Assist
BMW Assist online portal
Elec Fold Exterior Mirrors
Enhanced Bluetooth telephone functionali
Fine Brushed Aluminium interior trim
Metallic paint
Navigation system Professional
Park Distance Control (PDC). front and rear
Wind deflector
Rain sensors
Heated seats
USB audio interface
Voice controler
I wont hear the engine when the roof is down as the radio/Ipad will be on ( not too loud)
Tyres are expensive yes but I am used to 911 rears lasting 5000 miles so not bothered about that and also I never skimp on tyres its your life.
It is an auto yes, its the 184 bhp one . I think it was revised so a few more bhp and torque.
Below are extra options, not sure what some are but they sound good lol
Additional equipment:19" light alloy Double-spoke style 313M
Armrest. front with sliding adjustment
Automatic Gearbox
BMW Assist
BMW Assist online portal
Elec Fold Exterior Mirrors
Enhanced Bluetooth telephone functionali
Fine Brushed Aluminium interior trim
Metallic paint
Navigation system Professional
Park Distance Control (PDC). front and rear
Wind deflector
Rain sensors
Heated seats
USB audio interface
Voice controler
Wills2 said:
They'll only say it's too heavy for an M car and the engine is gutless, don't worry some people live on PH just to piss on other peoples chips.
Ignore them.
To be fair he did specifically ask for our opinion - he asked if he was mad to buy it without driving it first - I wouldn't normally have commented but he's not done the deal yet and he was asking if he was mad for buying it without a drive first - I felt he was, and explained why. I'd absolutely want to drive it first because it's a very intrusive engine on a convertible and it would be prudent to make sure that doesn't bother him. The MPG thing was a proper point as well - the E93 is significantly heavier than the saloon because of the extra bracing and the folding hardtop roof, and a consequence of this is that it's unlikely to average 50mpg unless your driving is very long-trip biased.Ignore them.
If he was posting pics of his new pride and joy on his drive fair enough, but he isn't.
Before buying the 335i convertible I wanted my wife to drive an E93 to see if she felt comfortable doing so, the local dealer only had a 320D which drove well and I didn't find the engine note too intrusive or off-putting. Granted the 335i has a more satisfying howl but the 320D wasn't all bad.
Dave
Dave
DVandrews said:
Before buying the 335i convertible I wanted my wife to drive an E93 to see if she felt comfortable doing so, the local dealer only had a 320D which drove well and I didn't find the engine note too intrusive or off-putting. Granted the 335i has a more satisfying howl but the 320D wasn't all bad.
Dave
Thanks. Some reassurance Dave
woogie said:
johnfm said:
Have you driven any model 320d at all?
If not, seems a bit odd to buy a car without driving it - especially as there are a number of similar cars (Audi, Merc etc) that you might prefer.
Still, you bought it while at Tesco - so that's got to help.
Yes driven coupe with same engine . It's 181 bhp and 380 torque , that's plenty for me , besides my other half will be driving it most if the time . I wanted a tin top convertible . That's why I chose this. Plus it's my fourth 3 series and liked them all . If not, seems a bit odd to buy a car without driving it - especially as there are a number of similar cars (Audi, Merc etc) that you might prefer.
Still, you bought it while at Tesco - so that's got to help.
Just totted the options up to 5600 quid . So please with that.
I know everyone keep going on about the engine but I have a 2011 passat now in 2 litre diesel at 140 bhp , it's fine forwhat I want ( until Saturday that is lol )
Had it four 4 months and only lost 400 quid on px.
I have had a convertible e30 2-5 engine running 170 bhp . And two e36 2-8 running 190 bhp ( one of them a convertible )
They were fine, ok this is a diesel and heavier but it has more torque . I maybe do motorway driving twice a month to go see football in London ( spurs for my sins)
Other than that I will rarely reach 40 mph round Bournemouth . It's fine for me :-)
I know everyone keep going on about the engine but I have a 2011 passat now in 2 litre diesel at 140 bhp , it's fine forwhat I want ( until Saturday that is lol )
Had it four 4 months and only lost 400 quid on px.
I have had a convertible e30 2-5 engine running 170 bhp . And two e36 2-8 running 190 bhp ( one of them a convertible )
They were fine, ok this is a diesel and heavier but it has more torque . I maybe do motorway driving twice a month to go see football in London ( spurs for my sins)
Other than that I will rarely reach 40 mph round Bournemouth . It's fine for me :-)
Wills2 said:
GreatPretender said:
Fox- said:
I wouldn't buy it without driving it simply because it's a really terribly suited engine to that car. The last thing you want in a drop top is a noisy 2 litre diesel. You obviously don't care about running costs - a set of tyres on those bling wheels is a grand - so why ruin a convertible with an engine like that?
Drivel.I think the comment is absolutely spot on and questioning why (on earth!) someone would opt for a diesel in a drop top is not rude but a perfectly reasonable observation.
DoubleSix said:
Wills2 said:
GreatPretender said:
Fox- said:
I wouldn't buy it without driving it simply because it's a really terribly suited engine to that car. The last thing you want in a drop top is a noisy 2 litre diesel. You obviously don't care about running costs - a set of tyres on those bling wheels is a grand - so why ruin a convertible with an engine like that?
Drivel.I think the comment is absolutely spot on and questioning why (on earth!) someone would opt for a diesel in a drop top is not rude but a perfectly reasonable observation.
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