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Deadlysub said:
Hippea said:
hiccy18 said:
Shadow edition with heated seats, there must be loads out there like that. Look for one with pronav if that's what you're after.
I find the one linked strange, it has heated seats and HK but not the pronavHippea said:
Deadlysub said:
Hippea said:
hiccy18 said:
Shadow edition with heated seats, there must be loads out there like that. Look for one with pronav if that's what you're after.
I find the one linked strange, it has heated seats and HK but not the pronavI suppose my only regret was waiting so long to purchase the winter wheels; with 17's on, debadged and 5 doors it flies under the radar, even though it's bright orange.
Hippea said:
Out of the car linked,
https://usedcars.bmw.co.uk/vehicle/202302164343807...
And this one (personally I don’t think this looks as clean and the tacky badge on the idrive puts me off)
https://www.esplanade.co.uk/vehicles/used/1019550/...
Which would you choose?
I'd choose the first one (blue) because I prefer the colour and the fact its approved used should mean it comes with a better warrantyhttps://usedcars.bmw.co.uk/vehicle/202302164343807...
And this one (personally I don’t think this looks as clean and the tacky badge on the idrive puts me off)
https://www.esplanade.co.uk/vehicles/used/1019550/...
Which would you choose?
Glenn63 said:
I always wonder what people do in their cars when ‘infotainment’ is top of the list, I literally turn the radio volume up and down and that’s it.
You’re right, I’m really over thinking this. I’m coming from a 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX with the standard stereo so this will be like a spaceshipI picked up a M140i shadow 3 weeks ago which has pro nav. Does it lift the cabin? Yes. Would I miss it? Probably not. Luckily mine had carplay spec’d from factory and I believe it’s only available on the pro nav system (if you want it coded in after too). It’s wireless too, unlike my previous mk7.5 Golf which was newer! Obviously if you‘re not fussed about carplay then the standard nav is fine.
Make sure you get HK audio though (inc’d in the shadow edition) as the standard system is poor.
As mentioned above, I’d go with an approved example for the warranty. I had a great experience with the dealership I dealt with - they even gave a few goodies on top
And oh, it’s a brill car! Puts a smile on my face every time I drive it!
Make sure you get HK audio though (inc’d in the shadow edition) as the standard system is poor.
As mentioned above, I’d go with an approved example for the warranty. I had a great experience with the dealership I dealt with - they even gave a few goodies on top
And oh, it’s a brill car! Puts a smile on my face every time I drive it!
ScoobyChris said:
jam_up said:
Make sure you get HK audio though (inc’d in the shadow edition) as the standard system is poor.
Personally, having heard both, I am not sure I’d pay extra for it!Chris
cerb4.5lee said:
ScoobyChris said:
jam_up said:
Make sure you get HK audio though (inc’d in the shadow edition) as the standard system is poor.
Personally, having heard both, I am not sure I’d pay extra for it!Chris
hiccy18 said:
cerb4.5lee said:
ScoobyChris said:
jam_up said:
Make sure you get HK audio though (inc’d in the shadow edition) as the standard system is poor.
Personally, having heard both, I am not sure I’d pay extra for it!Chris
Hippea said:
hiccy18 said:
cerb4.5lee said:
ScoobyChris said:
jam_up said:
Make sure you get HK audio though (inc’d in the shadow edition) as the standard system is poor.
Personally, having heard both, I am not sure I’d pay extra for it!Chris
Unless you're blasting the tunes out constantly there's really not much difference at low to reasonable decibel levels between the standard / upgraded
Mine is a totally stock, no options, 2019 Shadow Line.
Things I would have liked are heated seats and folding mirrors.
Things that don't bother me are not having the "big" screen and reversing camera.
On earlier models, the smaller screen was much more obviously a "poverty spec" thing, having a big plastic surround. On later cars, the small screen is all "glass", just with the outside edges not lit up. No split screen function, but it's easy to switch between different displays with the memory button. I just leave mine on the trip computer, unless I'm using the nav. Track info and stuff comes up on the cluster display anyway.
It's a running joke on various Facebook groups that a car without professional nav is worth peanuts, as nobody will buy it. In reality, many left the factory in "poverty spec", as they were on lease deals.
Things I would have liked are heated seats and folding mirrors.
Things that don't bother me are not having the "big" screen and reversing camera.
On earlier models, the smaller screen was much more obviously a "poverty spec" thing, having a big plastic surround. On later cars, the small screen is all "glass", just with the outside edges not lit up. No split screen function, but it's easy to switch between different displays with the memory button. I just leave mine on the trip computer, unless I'm using the nav. Track info and stuff comes up on the cluster display anyway.
It's a running joke on various Facebook groups that a car without professional nav is worth peanuts, as nobody will buy it. In reality, many left the factory in "poverty spec", as they were on lease deals.
clockworks said:
Mine is a totally stock, no options, 2019 Shadow Line.
Things I would have liked are heated seats and folding mirrors.
Things that don't bother me are not having the "big" screen and reversing camera.
On earlier models, the smaller screen was much more obviously a "poverty spec" thing, having a big plastic surround. On later cars, the small screen is all "glass", just with the outside edges not lit up. No split screen function, but it's easy to switch between different displays with the memory button. I just leave mine on the trip computer, unless I'm using the nav. Track info and stuff comes up on the cluster display anyway.
It's a running joke on various Facebook groups that a car without professional nav is worth peanuts, as nobody will buy it. In reality, many left the factory in "poverty spec", as they were on lease deals.
Thanks for the insight, I’m with you. Things I would have liked are heated seats and folding mirrors.
Things that don't bother me are not having the "big" screen and reversing camera.
On earlier models, the smaller screen was much more obviously a "poverty spec" thing, having a big plastic surround. On later cars, the small screen is all "glass", just with the outside edges not lit up. No split screen function, but it's easy to switch between different displays with the memory button. I just leave mine on the trip computer, unless I'm using the nav. Track info and stuff comes up on the cluster display anyway.
It's a running joke on various Facebook groups that a car without professional nav is worth peanuts, as nobody will buy it. In reality, many left the factory in "poverty spec", as they were on lease deals.
It’s really the resale thing I’m worried about, like you say the internet makes you think a car without is worthless
AAD44H said:
Surprised at the asking price! I paid £28500 and my car is same age and half the miles which would be less than a grand a year in depreciation!Chris
AAD44H said:
A lot of money for the miles and not sure I’d want to buy from CazooHippea said:
Thanks for the insight, I’m with you.
It’s really the resale thing I’m worried about, like you say the internet makes you think a car without is worthless
I bought my car with the extras I wanted, when it comes to trade-in the dealers will not give one penny more for any of the boxes I ticked.It’s really the resale thing I’m worried about, like you say the internet makes you think a car without is worthless
hiccy18 said:
I bought my car with the extras I wanted, when it comes to trade-in the dealers will not give one penny more for any of the boxes I ticked.
That was similar to when I bought the F56 Cooper S and I put £5k worth of options on it. When I traded it in for the M4 it was just treated as a Billy basic/bog standard car though as you say. I appreciated having the nicer cabin/the options I wanted in it though. Gassing Station | Car Buying | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff