E90 325d sport auto v manual

[Chan61922]

Hey guys got opportunity to buy a 08 plate 325d sport convertible
Only problem is, it's manual

Does manual work with this car, or does it only marry with an auto,

Any common faults, dpf etc?
How does it react to remap?
Feel consumption? I do a lot of town driving and duals carriageways,occasional motorway blast will this sh*g the car?
Does it sound like a tractor? Will put me right off a convertible tractor

Any input appreciated

[Chan61922]

Sorry forgot to add, is stratstone bmw actually a bmw main dealer because I've noticed you get strastone in other car manufacturers aswell, is this just there approved used car department?
Cheers

[Chan61922]

Sorry mate what's does AU stand For? Funnily enough the car Reg is actually jr57, but apparently it's private reg. And fox that's what I thought so, I always thought the 6 pot 3 litre works best in auto, I've driven a 530d sport in auto absolutely love that car in diesel, just this manual popped up now and I happen to be in the market looking for one, so just weighing up pro's and con's at the mo

[Chan61922]

Yeah that's it, hope your not eyeing it up too? Lol

[Chan61922]

What do you think, a good buy? If it was an auto I'd be taking a sicky from work today and on my way right now lol

[Chan61922]

Yea auto would defo be a better shout, but think I'd be paying at least 2k more for a auto variant. Think I can live with a manual and put that extra 2k towards extended warranty, tyres and servicing. The seats don't look in too bad Nick, doesn't look like it's seen 75k though, is it possible bmw could get in clocked cars my mistake?, I.e previous owner clocked before MOT, Or are they on top of there game and know exactly what's been logged onto cars computer, along with any changes? I'm currently trying to get this car delivered to a dealer abit closer to me, you think this is possible? Even if at a cost? I'm in London, can't get up to Chesterfield due to work

[Chan61922]

That explains the odd £371 in the price, I was thinking maybe they were after 12k, still not a bad price considering its with a dealer.

[Chan61922]

Can't find a 08 plate on 75k for 12k least no convertible and sport, even coupes are hard to find

[Chan61922]

In auto that is

[Chan61922]

Waiting on a call from there business manager right now, been an hour and he ain't rang I'm trying to get them to deliver to a dealer abit closer to me, it's 2 hour plus drive otherwise can't get anyone to drop me this weekend, and a trains 3.5hours bloody annoying

[Chan61922]

FFS the blokes just rang me, it's sold this afternoon let a good un slip I think

[Chan61922]

Hope so, might just resort to a coupe instead more realistic for my budget

[Chan61922]

Nice find ideally wanted an approved used car- as it comes with the warranty too. But that's just me being fussy. What's comprehensive warranty at bmw cost nowadays, 6/700 quid?