535d failures?
Discussion
stockhatcher said:
Donut said:
Are you ever going to buy a new car welshbeef?
No one needs this many questions answered, shirley?
i think if you look at his current fleet, you will see that No one needs this many questions answered, shirley?
Welshbeef said:
stockhatcher said:
Donut said:
Are you ever going to buy a new car welshbeef?
No one needs this many questions answered, shirley?
i think if you look at his current fleet, you will see that No one needs this many questions answered, shirley?
Go for it mate, you really wont regret it. Its an (albeit depreciating) asset, therefore if things dont go to plan flog it again.
I honestly don't think WB should buy a 535D - or any other car of similar price - if he's stretching to buy it. These aren't economic times to do such a thing, and I can imagine the poor guy going mad if the car suffers any sort of abnormal depreciation (which it could well do).
I've never ever seen such umming and arring over any sort of purchase, to the point that I'm beginning to feel sorry for the guy...
I've never ever seen such umming and arring over any sort of purchase, to the point that I'm beginning to feel sorry for the guy...
Andy M said:
I honestly don't think WB should buy a 535D - or any other car of similar price - if he's stretching to buy it. These aren't economic times to do such a thing, and I can imagine the poor guy going mad if the car suffers any sort of abnormal depreciation (which it could well do).
I've never ever seen such umming and arring over any sort of purchase, to the point that I'm beginning to feel sorry for the guy...
They are certainly not in demand any more because of the engine size, perceived fuel consumption, and fears around diesel pricing. My local dealer now doesnt stock anything above a 525d - 90% are 520ds, so it would certainly be a car to buy and drive rather than buy and try to sell in six months. Mine was £23K in june and was the cheapest 05 AUC in the UK at the time. I'd say i'd be getting trade bids around £15K for it now. Not that thats an issue because i'm not selling it.I've never ever seen such umming and arring over any sort of purchase, to the point that I'm beginning to feel sorry for the guy...
Not for the faint hearted but then any big engined car is a risk these days.
Edited by pgilc1 on Friday 31st October 09:59
Welshbeef said:
stockhatcher said:
Donut said:
Are you ever going to buy a new car welshbeef?
No one needs this many questions answered, shirley?
i think if you look at his current fleet, you will see that No one needs this many questions answered, shirley?
Welshbeef said:
Because its a car enthu site. Putting down costs is good for yourself to keep a track of it and also for other potential buyers.
We can all state oh x car is cheap to run but y car isnt well by putting down the costs as per your profile is part and parcel of it.
Otherwise should you disagree I suggest you ask the Moderators "Why" they bother putting that functionality in.
Also "Why" is there a thread "Wilkopedia MPG real life" ? its a source of usefull data.
Clearly if you have a dog of a car with constant problems and in the future looking to sell it it might not be the best place to be putting down your issues as it would put off some potential buyers.
I could understand someone wanting to get as much info as possible about a car they want to buy - to me it's a little anal but I see the purpose......We can all state oh x car is cheap to run but y car isnt well by putting down the costs as per your profile is part and parcel of it.
Otherwise should you disagree I suggest you ask the Moderators "Why" they bother putting that functionality in.
Also "Why" is there a thread "Wilkopedia MPG real life" ? its a source of usefull data.
Clearly if you have a dog of a car with constant problems and in the future looking to sell it it might not be the best place to be putting down your issues as it would put off some potential buyers.
What I don't get is why you need this info on every single car that BMW make? I notice now Merc aswell.
Not having pop at you WB, just don't understand the logic or the need for the info???
Donut said:
Welshbeef said:
Because its a car enthu site. Putting down costs is good for yourself to keep a track of it and also for other potential buyers.
We can all state oh x car is cheap to run but y car isnt well by putting down the costs as per your profile is part and parcel of it.
Otherwise should you disagree I suggest you ask the Moderators "Why" they bother putting that functionality in.
Also "Why" is there a thread "Wilkopedia MPG real life" ? its a source of usefull data.
Clearly if you have a dog of a car with constant problems and in the future looking to sell it it might not be the best place to be putting down your issues as it would put off some potential buyers.
I could understand someone wanting to get as much info as possible about a car they want to buy - to me it's a little anal but I see the purpose......We can all state oh x car is cheap to run but y car isnt well by putting down the costs as per your profile is part and parcel of it.
Otherwise should you disagree I suggest you ask the Moderators "Why" they bother putting that functionality in.
Also "Why" is there a thread "Wilkopedia MPG real life" ? its a source of usefull data.
Clearly if you have a dog of a car with constant problems and in the future looking to sell it it might not be the best place to be putting down your issues as it would put off some potential buyers.
What I don't get is why you need this info on every single car that BMW make? I notice now Merc aswell.
Not having pop at you WB, just don't understand the logic or the need for the info???
330d (204bhp & 231bhp model)sport
330i sport sub £6k/7k
535d sport
335d sport (too much currently)
123d sport
130i M sport.
Out of the list I'd say ignoring budget the 535d/335d would be my number 1 choice.
As for the Merc bluefin or whatever its called I was simply stating that no longer is the 123d king of that spec of car. Never really been that fond of Mercs althought the new sport models do look nice but are out of my budget.
Welshbeef said:
Never really been that fond of Mercs althought the new sport models do look nice but are out of my budget.
So is a satsuma I'm guessing! Come on WB, do the deed, get it bought and then we can have a 'WB's got a new car party' I'm sure there are a few on here who would be up for that, don't worry we will all bring drink so you won't have to construct a spreadsheet to work out how much on average people will drink! 
Sorry feeling a bit cheeky today!Edited by Healey73 on Friday 31st October 15:55
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