2006 bmw 318i m sport............Hmmm

[konamonkey]

Hello!

I'm thinking of trading in my 07 RX8 for the above. The only thing thats really driving the trade in is that I cannot find a suitable bike carrier for my 8 and I really want to do a lot more mountain biking this year than I did last

So, I know this car is pretty underpowered but would it be so underpowered as to be a bit lame? I'm guessign the handling would still be fun but the performance is not going to be great. Appreciate any thoughts!

Cheers

[dibbly_dobbler]

If it was me - no

The RX8 is not exactly a paragon of low end torque but I think you would notice a big drop in performance. What's your budget ? I'm sure you could stretch to a slightly older 6 cylinder model - they're grrrreat

[konamonkey]

Hi Dibbly

Thanks for the reply mate. budget....probably dont want to go over £14000.00 inc trade in. The one I'm looking at is in fantastic condition and has 24000 on it. I am still looking for alternatives thought

[Spudler]

For that budget, why not a 320d m-sport?

[dibbly_dobbler]

Have a butchers at some of these for instance ? You might even manage to get one of the newer engined models (look for '272') - an absolute joy to own, I should know I've got one !

[konamonkey]

Thanks mate. I will have a look and get back

[MidlandDan84]

If your looking for a 318d......surely a 330i is a bit of an outside gamble.

I paid around 14K for my 320d Msport.....56 reg with 40K on it, pretty impressed as an all rounder 'everyday car' to be perfectly honest.

[konamonkey]

Theres seems to be a lack of 330's in my area To be honest I'd like something with a bit of presence (the RX8 has this in surplus ) so the 330 might be a better choice for me. Ah well, thats part of the fun ne pas?

[dibbly_dobbler]

Mais oui !

I personally would not be comfortable changing for something substantially less powerful which is what you would be doing if you went for a 318i. To be honest you'd probably find a 320d, 325d, 330d or a 325i, 330i all acceptable in performance terms - even the 320d would feel punchy and would probably double your mpg over the RX8 !

Lots of different options - as ever the main thing is to get a decent test drive before you make up your mind

[sonnyb]

For £14k you could easily get a decent 330.
My 05 330Ci was £14.5k with 28,000 miles from a BMW dealer back in 08 and came with just about every option, tv, nav, sunroof, HK sound, folding mirrors, full leather, bluetooth.

[konamonkey]

Thanks for all the advice guys! I'll be looking and possibly buying over the weekend so I'll post how it goes

Cheers

[Beirut Taxi]

I would consider going for an earlier car with a bigger engine.

[konamonkey]

I may well end up doing that.

[konamonkey]

Found one I like better

55 330d SE 60,000 £12500

Going to have a look on saturday