M140i

[Hippea]

Deep Thought said:

Hippea said:

Thoughts on this?

https://www.snows.co.uk/bmw/used-cars/15995139-bmw...

The car itself looks to have been quite low spec, but has quite a bit of M Performance extras.

Eg, no HK, no rear parking sensors, small screen NAV.

Conversely, it has had a wheel upgrade, alcantara steering wheel, carbon inserts inside and the side skirt add ons.

I like the colour combo though and it seems pretty well priced.

It’s a strange one isn’t it. Like you say it’s a pretty basic spec but has pretty much every M Performance extra thrown at it. Part of me wonders if it has a LSD.

Is the steering wheel and carbon bits genuine BMW?

I also can’t decide if I like the wheels or not

[ScoobyChris]

Hippea said:

It’s a strange one isn’t it. Like you say it’s a pretty basic spec but has pretty much every M Performance extra thrown at it. Part of me wonders if it has a LSD.

Is the steering wheel and carbon bits genuine BMW?

I also can’t decide if I like the wheels or not

It may not be that strange. One scenario is that it was bought by the first owner in "lease" spec, handed back after a couple of years (keeper change on 05-08-2017), and then the subsequent owner has spent some money on modifying it. I think my only concern would be the extent of those mods, but it's backed by the BMW AUC warranty which would give some reassurance.

Chris

Edited by ScoobyChris on Friday 14th April 11:30

[Deep Thought]

Hippea said:

It’s a strange one isn’t it. Like you say it’s a pretty basic spec but has pretty much every M Performance extra thrown at it. Part of me wonders if it has a LSD.

Is the steering wheel and carbon bits genuine BMW?

I also can’t decide if I like the wheels or not

Hard to tell from the pics RE: the wheel and carbon are genuine BMW.

Good point RE: the LSD but a lot of people who fit them will have them taken out if trading it in as it still has a significant monetary value.

I personally dont like the wheels - they're diamond cut and thus are more prone to corrosion.

I'd probably rather have a better spec'd car and then add the other bits if / when i felt i wanted them.

[Hippea]

ScoobyChris said:

Hippea said:

It’s a strange one isn’t it. Like you say it’s a pretty basic spec but has pretty much every M Performance extra thrown at it. Part of me wonders if it has a LSD.

Is the steering wheel and carbon bits genuine BMW?

I also can’t decide if I like the wheels or not

It may not be that strange. One scenario is that it was bought by the first owner in "lease" spec, handed back after a couple of years (keeper change on 05-08-2017), and then the subsequent owner has spent some money on modifying it. I think my only concern would be the extent of those mods, but it's backed by the BMW AUC warranty which would give some reassurance.

Chris

Edited by ScoobyChris on Friday 14th April 11:30

Good point, I’d be wary that the car has been mapped

[MarkJS]

Hippea said:

It’s a strange one isn’t it. Like you say it’s a pretty basic spec but has pretty much every M Performance extra thrown at it. Part of me wonders if it has a LSD.

Is the steering wheel and carbon bits genuine BMW?

I also can’t decide if I like the wheels or not

The wheels are genuine BMW M Performance items which I’ve seen on 3/4 Series, but I don’t believe they are designed to fit a 1 Series.

I wouldn’t buy that.

[cerb4.5lee]

Deep Thought said:

Hippea said:

Thoughts on this?

https://www.snows.co.uk/bmw/used-cars/15995139-bmw...

The car itself looks to have been quite low spec, but has quite a bit of M Performance extras.

Eg, no HK, no rear parking sensors, small screen NAV.

No cruise or heated seats either. This is a bare bones specced car for sure.

[Hippea]

I need to stop doing this but how about this one, anything missing spec wise?

https://www.snows.co.uk/bmw/used-cars/16085538-bmw...

[manracer]

Hippea said:

I need to stop doing this but how about this one, anything missing spec wise?

https://www.snows.co.uk/bmw/used-cars/16085538-bmw...

Still not bought one?

You can buy mine if you like, Its covered 300 miles since xmas.

[Hippea]

manracer said:

Hippea said:

I need to stop doing this but how about this one, anything missing spec wise?

https://www.snows.co.uk/bmw/used-cars/16085538-bmw...

Still not bought one?

You can buy mine if you like, Its covered 300 miles since xmas.

I haven’t, I’m procrastinating and thinking way too much into it…

What’s the details of yours?

[Deep Thought]

Hippea said:

I need to stop doing this but how about this one, anything missing spec wise?

https://www.snows.co.uk/bmw/used-cars/16085538-bmw...

Looks like a lovely car in IMHO the optimum colour combo.

Looks a little on the pricey side, but then the best spec'd cars in the right colour combo usually arent cheap and its also an AUC

From the A/T advert they havent had it too long either - 15th Apr it was listed.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304156...

[brickwall]

Red seats don’t do it for me, but otherwise looks a nice spec with low mileage in good condition.

[Hippea]

brickwall said:

Red seats don’t do it for me, but otherwise looks a nice spec with low mileage in good condition.

I have a guilty penchant for red leather

[Hippea]

Deep Thought said:

Hippea said:

I need to stop doing this but how about this one, anything missing spec wise?

https://www.snows.co.uk/bmw/used-cars/16085538-bmw...

Looks like a lovely car in IMHO the optimum colour combo.

Looks a little on the pricey side, but then the best spec'd cars in the right colour combo usually arent cheap and its also an AUC

From the A/T advert they havent had it too long either - 15th Apr it was listed.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304156...

Does really look like a lovely car and is my perfect spec really, I’d like a sunroof in an ideal world

[brickwall]

Worth noting you can retrofit CarPlay, as well as a rear camera and front PDC if you so wish.

[TTR6]

My wife has the Estoril blue with black seats, I'd take yours over that any day. Looks very nice, do it.

[ScoobyChris]

Hippea said:

I need to stop doing this but how about this one, anything missing spec wise?

That depends on what spec you are looking for

Chris

[manracer]

Hippea said:

manracer said:

Hippea said:

I need to stop doing this but how about this one, anything missing spec wise?

https://www.snows.co.uk/bmw/used-cars/16085538-bmw...

Still not bought one?

You can buy mine if you like, Its covered 300 miles since xmas.

I haven’t, I’m procrastinating and thinking way too much into it…

What’s the details of yours?

It's a 67 plate 3 door, Auto, 39900 miles, Mineral Grey, Harmon Kardon, Adaptive Suspension, Black leather, Heated seats, Pro Nav with HDD, Wireless Carplay, Factory rear tint, Rear parking sensors, Cruise, Exterior puddle lights, Michelin PS4 all round.

[Hippea]

Deep Thought said:

Hippea said:

I need to stop doing this but how about this one, anything missing spec wise?

https://www.snows.co.uk/bmw/used-cars/16085538-bmw...

Looks like a lovely car in IMHO the optimum colour combo.

Looks a little on the pricey side, but then the best spec'd cars in the right colour combo usually arent cheap and its also an AUC

From the A/T advert they havent had it too long either - 15th Apr it was listed.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304156...

Just looking at this car again, is it my eyes or is there damage on left hand front grill?

[Deep Thought]

Hippea said:

Just looking at this car again, is it my eyes or is there damage on left hand front grill?

I'm not seeing it.... where specifically?

Its crying out for black grilles anyway.

[Hippea]

Deep Thought said:

Hippea said:

Just looking at this car again, is it my eyes or is there damage on left hand front grill?

I'm not seeing it.... where specifically?

Its crying out for black grilles anyway.

Hard to tell -




Oh and must be one of the only people who like the chrome, it’s why I like these earlier examples of the Shadow Edition