E90 LCI 330i or Pre-LCI 330d?

E90 LCI 330i or Pre-LCI 330d?

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TroubledSoul

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4,599 posts

194 months

Thursday 12th September 2013
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While I can see that you're enjoying trying to bust my chops Welshbeef, at least I am actually buying this car and not just pretending tongue out

I do most of my commute on the motorway, on cruise control, so yes I will see improved MPG post remap.

Edited by TroubledSoul on Thursday 12th September 07:29

Welshbeef

49,633 posts

198 months

Thursday 12th September 2013
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TroubledSoul said:
While I can see that you're enjoying trying to bust my chops Welshbeef, at least I am actually buying this car and not just pretending tongue out

I do most of my commute on the motorway, on cruise control, so yes I will see improved MPG post remap.

Edited by TroubledSoul on Thursday 12th September 07:29
What mpg are you expecting pre remap and post? This part is key

No chops busting as you have not yet bought it this is advice or ensuring you are aware of the facts before you buy better to know before hand and potentially drop out of a purchase than after buying.

TroubledSoul

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4,599 posts

194 months

Thursday 12th September 2013
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Expecting my driving style at the current time to yield around 32mpg with the remap giving me 36ish.

Optimistic? Maybe.

A large chunk of my motorway driving is currently split between a 50 zone and a managed stretch that rarely goes above 60.

TroubledSoul

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4,599 posts

194 months

Sunday 15th September 2013
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Well things have changed significantly since my last post.

I had a change of heart and decided not to go ahead with the 535d SE. I have ended up jumping from a £7k SE to a £10k M-Sport. And God, it's beautiful.

I have left a small deposit and will go next weekend to see it and make sure everything is as expected. I went to see it yesterday, but it had just arrived in and needs some cosmetic work done. Plus the dealer is going to have it AA inspected and put it through a fresh MOT etc.

Only stumbling block may be the small amount of finance I require, around £4k. I was accepted for the SE but worry somewhat that the two being so close to each other may end in a bad result for this one. Fingers crossed on that.

I'll be over the moon if I get it though. It has the upgraded comfort seats with 20 way adjustability, HUD, iDrive/Nav, front and rear PDC, full M-Sport package, Xenons, 19" Spyder alloys, 55 plate car with 88k and two owners.

Scared of spending so much but very excited at the same time. Only downer was the car was silver and doesn't have privacy glass, but it seems to have everything else so I can live with that.

Welshbeef

49,633 posts

198 months

Sunday 15th September 2013
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Where is that told you so smily face when you want it?

TroubledSoul

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4,599 posts

194 months

Monday 16th September 2013
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Welshbeef said:
Where is that told you so smily face when you want it?
whistle

Evertything has been approved and I collect on Saturday.

Gosh, I'm very excited. I know £10k isn't a lot to some, but I have never spent that much before. Nervously anticipating next weekend.....

TroubledSoul

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194 months

Monday 23rd September 2013
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Here it is:





HUD, Xenons, Comfort Seats, 19" Spyder alloys.... Couldn't be happier!

James_G

347 posts

184 months

Monday 23rd September 2013
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Nice, I always liked that style of wheels. I remember having an amusing time chasing one of these around Milton Keynes in my Z4M.

Welshbeef

49,633 posts

198 months

Tuesday 24th September 2013
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For. £10k that's a lot of car very nice - glad you went for the M Sport.

TroubledSoul

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194 months

Tuesday 24th September 2013
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Cheers, it's lovely and seems to be a very well built car.

Should tide me over for a year or two before moving up to an LCI biggrin

Swoxy

2,801 posts

210 months

Tuesday 24th September 2013
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Wow, that looks great. Was the girl included?

TroubledSoul

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4,599 posts

194 months

Tuesday 24th September 2013
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No I tried to trade her in but they weren't having any of it, so now I have to let her drive sometimes laugh