BMW - Here I Come!

[halo34]

Well after an abortive attempt or 6 to buy an E39 I have just put a deposit on a 320 M Sport (06) from BMW.

In frustration went into BMW yesterday and drove the 318 M sport but it just didnt have enough poke for me.

After a brief diversion into would a 520D do the job, I found a lovely blue 06 plate 320 with 54k on the clock - bit of haggling today and its being delivered to my house middle of next week (they offered!).

Ok its not a 5 or E39 but I was really surprised by the space in the back and liked the way it drove.

Run flats will be binned - its also the older engine, but for 10k im not going to complain.

Looking forward to a change in marque.

PS are these belt or chain driven cams?

[martin mrt]

Congratulations on the purchase

Is it a 320i or d?

All chain driven regardless

[halo34]

It's the 320d, I do 22k pa so it makes sense to me.

The 318 d was nice enough but didn't have any real poke (to my taste).

Just trying to figure out what the professional business stereo consists of!

[halo34]

Well stunning service from the dealership - to the point where I am a bit speechless.

Anyway cars spot on - nothing to moan about bar a need for new alloy centre caps (old ones quite marked).

Its snowed and thats the first problem - optional 18s mean its very difficult so im chasing down a set of 2nd hand alloys/part worn winter tyres on ebay to go with the car.

Going for 16s so can cut through snow a bit.

Second problem is cruising in 6th - I find it really difficult to guage what gear suits what speeds!