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Stu-nph26 said:
tenmantaylor said:
Getting a bit disheartened, can't find one clean enough for my tastes and price range. My 78k 2006 330d is better condition than every M3 I've looked at bar the very first one I viewed which I didn't buy because it was the first one id viewed and wanted to try dct/edc.
Have you had a look on m3 cutters site you're more likely to find an enthusiast owned car. Stu-nph26 said:
If i ever buy a car from a dealer that has more than a thimble full of petrol in it I'd be surprised. My M3 came with enough fuel to go 16 miles. In Central London on a weekday afternoon in traffic, that was a bit bum tightening to find a petrol station before it ran out! Fireblade69 said:
If i ever buy a car from a dealer that has more than a thimble full of petrol in it I'd be surprised. My M3 came with enough fuel to go 16 miles. In Central London on a weekday afternoon in traffic, that was a bit bum tightening to find a petrol station before it ran out!
Fireblade69 said:
If i ever buy a car from a dealer that has more than a thimble full of petrol in it I'd be surprised. My M3 came with enough fuel to go 16 miles. In Central London on a weekday afternoon in traffic, that was a bit bum tightening to find a petrol station before it ran out!
An anal plug /dildo can help you with that. 
tenmantaylor said:
Getting a bit disheartened, can't find one clean enough for my tastes and price range. My 78k 2006 330d is better condition than every M3 I've looked at bar the very first one I viewed which I didn't buy because it was the first one id viewed and wanted to try dct/edc.
I'm chucking my E92 up for sale in the next week or so. 2010, Frozen Grey, Black Leather, Comp Pack, DCT, HK, 27k miles etc, most of the option boxes ticked aside from maybe some additional carbon fibre. Give me a shout offline if you are still looking and I'll get some pics across. 
Just put down a deposit on a rather immaculate 2008 Interlagos Blue e92 Manual. Picking up Monday!
After setting sights on a certain things like EDC and newer iDrive, as with my previous car, it's better to go with condition, mileage and history. It's a stunning example with only 34k miles done and all BMW history bar 1 service. Got it for a great price from a dealer who also gave me a great price for mine so I'm very happy.
Finally I can recreate my storming victory over Audi R8 in Gran Turismo about 8 years ago.
After setting sights on a certain things like EDC and newer iDrive, as with my previous car, it's better to go with condition, mileage and history. It's a stunning example with only 34k miles done and all BMW history bar 1 service. Got it for a great price from a dealer who also gave me a great price for mine so I'm very happy.
Finally I can recreate my storming victory over Audi R8 in Gran Turismo about 8 years ago.
Edited by tenmantaylor on Sunday 10th September 12:09
Thats cheating! Unless it was a pre 90s (non F40) one 
The very same, stayed there with the first owner who had it most it's life then second owner for a shorter period also in Wales. Apart from a few more chips on the bonnet than I'd like it's really fantastic condition, easily on par with the best I've seen inside. Some cars asking for nearly 8k more were much worse condition (some damaged even with body work missing!). It was on sale at £25k on 27k miles just a year ago, getting it for under £20k at 34k miles is a bit of a steal I think and have some money left to make any changes or repairs if anything crop up. Also going to put it back on the BMW warranty scheme which this saving will cover. Ran all the diagnostics with the Carly I could to see if any hidden faults, all clear bar a couple of ones I see everytime such as problem with instrument cluster (never actually seen this manifested in the car however). Will also cover this years fuel bill increase now the oil burner is going the other way!
The very same, stayed there with the first owner who had it most it's life then second owner for a shorter period also in Wales. Apart from a few more chips on the bonnet than I'd like it's really fantastic condition, easily on par with the best I've seen inside. Some cars asking for nearly 8k more were much worse condition (some damaged even with body work missing!). It was on sale at £25k on 27k miles just a year ago, getting it for under £20k at 34k miles is a bit of a steal I think and have some money left to make any changes or repairs if anything crop up. Also going to put it back on the BMW warranty scheme which this saving will cover. Ran all the diagnostics with the Carly I could to see if any hidden faults, all clear bar a couple of ones I see everytime such as problem with instrument cluster (never actually seen this manifested in the car however). Will also cover this years fuel bill increase now the oil burner is going the other way!
Edited by tenmantaylor on Sunday 10th September 13:09
tenmantaylor said:
The very same, stayed there with the first owner who had it most it's life then second owner for a shorter period also in Wales. Apart from a few more chips on the bonnet than I'd like it's really fantastic condition, easily on par with the best I've seen inside. Some cars asking for nearly 8k more were much worse condition (some damaged even with body work missing!). It was on sale at £25k on 27k miles just a year ago, getting it for under £20k at 34k miles is a bit of a steal I think and have some money left to make any changes or repairs if anything crop up. Also going to put it back on the BMW warranty scheme which this saving will cover. Ran all the diagnostics with the Carly I could to see if any hidden faults, all clear bar a couple of ones I see everytime such as problem with instrument cluster (never actually seen this manifested in the car however). Will also cover this years fuel bill increase now the oil burner is going the other way!
Yes, I saw the ad, it's an good price for low miles. First owner, was Sytner Cardiff as a demo cos they only had it a few months. Original ad says as much.
Local owner, then, until about 27k miles. Switching between Sytner and what was Trainer (now Sytner Swansea) for servicing, I've a copy of the book up until
23,951 miles @ 22-10-15
I recall Sytner had it for sale as an Approved Used, for a few days then it appeared on the lot of BetterValueCars. that's where I met it.
They seemed to have it on sale for months, I kept seeing the ad on Autotrader, although I think another company on the same street tried to sell it.
I guess as traders they used it as miles increase by 1k. And I did think I saw it driven around that part Cardiff, test drives?
Says owner changed December 2016, so I guess after 5 months it was sold.
Don't know anymore of the history i.e. why s/he sold it so quickly or how it got to Kent.
But you should bring it back to Wales, it may get homesick, take it on our excellent country roads.
Edited by Smuler on Sunday 10th September 14:02
Thanks for the info, much appreciated. Will drop you a PM for copies, more info the better. Good to know it was in BMW that long as they will have more internal records that could be dug out and requested. Should make it easier to get back on the extended warranty scheme also, something I'd like to do as much to keep the resale value up as an insurance policy on extremely expensive (yet unlikely) engine/drivetrain problems.
My partner's mum lives outside Swansea and we're in the Cotswolds, I'm sure it's going to have more than the occasional run in up the mountains of Abertawe, Pontardawe, Brecon etc and across the lovely roads leading into Wales the 'back way' from here through the Forest of Dean. We also have some nice roads around here too but not quite as dramatic scenery.
My partner's mum lives outside Swansea and we're in the Cotswolds, I'm sure it's going to have more than the occasional run in up the mountains of Abertawe, Pontardawe, Brecon etc and across the lovely roads leading into Wales the 'back way' from here through the Forest of Dean. We also have some nice roads around here too but not quite as dramatic scenery.
tenmantaylor said:
Thanks for the info, much appreciated. Will drop you a PM for copies, more info the better. Good to know it was in BMW that long as they will have more internal records that could be dug out and requested. Should make it easier to get back on the extended warranty scheme also, something I'd like to do as much to keep the resale value up as an insurance policy on extremely expensive (yet unlikely) engine/drivetrain problems.
My partner's mum lives outside Swansea and we're in the Cotswolds, I'm sure it's going to have more than the occasional run in up the mountains of Abertawe, Pontardawe, Brecon etc and across the lovely roads leading into Wales the 'back way' from here through the Forest of Dean. We also have some nice roads around here too but not quite as dramatic scenery.
Have sent info.My partner's mum lives outside Swansea and we're in the Cotswolds, I'm sure it's going to have more than the occasional run in up the mountains of Abertawe, Pontardawe, Brecon etc and across the lovely roads leading into Wales the 'back way' from here through the Forest of Dean. We also have some nice roads around here too but not quite as dramatic scenery.
You have the perfect combination of areas there. I go to FOD a lot, for walking and Swansea for the beaches. Great pubs in Cotwolds
Smuler said:
Have sent info.
You have the perfect combination of areas there. I go to FOD a lot, for walking and Swansea for the beaches. Great pubs in Cotwolds
Thanks man, and for the check! I recommend The Wheatsheaf in Northleach for a great meal.You have the perfect combination of areas there. I go to FOD a lot, for walking and Swansea for the beaches. Great pubs in Cotwolds
ArsE92 said:
Very nice - congratulations.
I picked mine up 10 days ago.
Congrats! Pics?! Are you living with it or keeping it hidden away? How's it bedding in?I picked mine up 10 days ago.
ArsE92 said:
tenmantaylor said:
Just put down a deposit on a rather immaculate 2008 Interlagos Blue e92 Manual. Picking up Monday!
Very nice - congratulations.I picked mine up 10 days ago.
tenmantaylor said:
Congrats! Pics?! Are you living with it or keeping it hidden away? How's it bedding in?
bennyboysvuk said:
Congratulations both. I picked up my Interlagos blue, manual about a month ago now. It's been great learning the car and is the antithesis of the M135i it replaces. In daily use, it gets to within 4 mpg of my M135i, at an average of 19mpg. To drive, it feels responsive and alive and I'm having to be far more careful mid-corner than in the M135i on wet b-roads. It's so much more rewarding though.
Well, mine has gone back after a week of ownership.
Pretty gutted. I'm going to give them a chance to repair it and if they mess me about I'll ask for a refund. I would rather keep the car though as it's the perfect specification that I wanted.
I think it's the hydro unit as I had the same issue on my 335i. I'll keep you posted!
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