Is this overpriced?

[fraz1001]

My old man is looking at this car.....it has extras which he'll never use like the "connected" stuff....

I realise it is priced this high because of the extras, is it worth it?

What does the " BMW ConnectedDrive-Assist, BMW ConnectedDrive-Online and telematics do????"

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...

Edited by fraz1001 on Saturday 10th March 16:55

[SBN]

There is nothing to let us see what the car in question is?

[fraz1001]

sorry link now added

[dave87]

I believe that is the part which allows access to things like Google from within the car, and for you to be able to send routes from Google Maps etc to the car.

It also has an SOS button iirc, which if pressed (or deployment of airbags) passes your location to the police/ambulance/fire services.

[SBN]

Ha ha, he may never use the connected stuff but you will if your the passenger or get stuck in traffic. Surfing the news or google will pass the time somewhat.

[fraz1001]

Yeah he's 65 and wouldnt even touch the joystick! its local to us but trying to tell him its not really worth paying extra for all that as he'll never use it! Can't find any others with leather etc around.

[pattyg]

Your paying top dollar for the pro sat-nav and other extras on that car imho. Probably the worst 3er engine choice also but again imho.

[fraz1001]

pattyg said:

Your paying top dollar for the pro sat-nav and other extras on that car imho. Probably the worst 3er engine choice also but again imho.

Yeah like i said i realise thats why its more expensive....

Whats wrong with the 2.0 engine?

[pattyg]

Underpowered and thirsty but on reflection maybe ok for your father.

[fraz1001]

Yeah that wouldn't affect him too much....so long as it can go 70 on the motorway lol

[fraz1001]

Well he's decided to give this one a miss.....! The "business extras" are of no use to him and i think the price reflects the extras it has..

[Vroomer]

fraz1001 said:

BMW ConnectedDrive-Assist, BMW ConnectedDrive-Online and telematics

My cars got all that – and voice control – and I've never used any of it.

However, it is NOT normal internet access. I think the other poster is wrong when he says you can Google and surf the net.

[fraz1001]

Yeah its circa 1k-1500 quid more expensive than others I've seen which don't have the business pack!

[dave87]

http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/connecteddrive/?siteID=...

'Google Local Search' is part of Connected Drive Assist. Apologies if I gave the impression you could browse the internet from it.

[jamie w]

pattyg said:

Underpowered and thirsty but on reflection maybe ok for your father.

Thirsty is relative of course but even with leaden foot of my OH in it ours would do 35+. With me driving any distance low to mid 40s easily achievable.

So I'd say not thisty.

[Lloydm]

Fraz,

The car is low mileage but the price seems hight to me. Check out Parkers guide:

Dealer: £12570
Private sale: £11480
Part Ex: £10635

Add £1200 for the low mileage:

Dealer: £13770
Private sale: 12680
Part Ex: 11835

Hope that helps,

Lloyd.

[fraz1001]

Lloydm said:

Fraz,

The car is low mileage but the price seems hight to me. Check out Parkers guide:

Dealer: £12570
Private sale: £11480
Part Ex: £10635

Add £1200 for the low mileage:

Dealer: £13770
Private sale: 12680
Part Ex: 11835

Hope that helps,

Lloyd.

Thanks for that,however i'm not sure that takes into consideration all the extras this car has on it?

[Fox-]

Doesnt seem outrageously overpriced for a well specified facelift car from a main dealer.

[robuk]

You can add 'my news' which is RSS feeds.

I have it setup for local twitter searches, a few forums and the like.

[fraz1001]

I see they have taken 1k off the price

http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/bmwauc/results/0,,1156_...