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Thinking about putting myself in one of these when my Golf eventually has to go.
Only thing that's worrying me is space!?
Could someone in the know kindly tell me if the boot would comfortably fit a pushchair/pram & how big it is in the rear of the 4dr version?
Your help would be appreciated.
SFP
Only thing that's worrying me is space!?
Could someone in the know kindly tell me if the boot would comfortably fit a pushchair/pram & how big it is in the rear of the 4dr version?
Your help would be appreciated.
SFP
Plenty of space for a pram. Although of course it depends how big a pram you've bought...
Best bet would be to take your pram and car seat to a dealership with one in stock and give it a go.
We fitted a fortnight's luggage (including pram and travel cot) in our 1M last summer, so an M3 saloon should be a breeze.
Best bet would be to take your pram and car seat to a dealership with one in stock and give it a go.
We fitted a fortnight's luggage (including pram and travel cot) in our 1M last summer, so an M3 saloon should be a breeze.
w1ntermut3 said:
Afaik worth considering that only the coupe has folding rear seats?
It was an option on the saloon.This one has it: http://usedcars.bmw.co.uk/M/4.0/Brighton/2012753-6...
Plenty of space in the boot for a pram. Ive had a m&p zoom,3 good sized suitcases, changing bag, two rucksacks, bag of toys and several bottles of water in the boot and there was still a bit of space.
There was more space than in my partners focus,which is similar sized to the golf.
Also split fold seats are an option on the saloon, but most seem to be specced with it.
There was more space than in my partners focus,which is similar sized to the golf.
Also split fold seats are an option on the saloon, but most seem to be specced with it.
It's an absolutely fantastic car, so I am sure you won't be disappointed but you won't really be able to appreciate all it can offer in a simple test drive.
It is a car you will learn over time but once you have you will really appreciate it. The top end is just glorious.
I much preferred mine to my F10 M5 which replaced it.
It is a car you will learn over time but once you have you will really appreciate it. The top end is just glorious.
I much preferred mine to my F10 M5 which replaced it.
Loads of room mate. We have had a 3 wheeler off road pram, a m&p buggy, all our shooting gear and all the lads stuff in the back at the same time. Its a big boot.
Good luck in finding a nice M3 saloon. We've been looking for months for the right one, if you're not quick they get sold.
Think we are now looking at a newer model.
Good luck in finding a nice M3 saloon. We've been looking for months for the right one, if you're not quick they get sold.
Think we are now looking at a newer model.
BMW didn't import that many saloons and stopped building them in 2011 IIRC. So they are very hard to find and often over priced compared to a similar coupe.
When you go for a test drive put the "power" button in sport (the middle setting), it gives a more linear throttle pedal response.
When you go for a test drive put the "power" button in sport (the middle setting), it gives a more linear throttle pedal response.
Have a read through this PH Buying Guide:
http://www.pistonheads.com/features/ph-buying-guid...
I really like mine so far. Very useable and a large boot. Can be lazy or you can rev it in the lanes.
http://www.pistonheads.com/features/ph-buying-guid...
I really like mine so far. Very useable and a large boot. Can be lazy or you can rev it in the lanes.
SwineFluPirate said:
Many thanks for all your replys!
Much appreciated.
Next step of course being a test drive. Can't see me being dissapointed?!
Can I suggest trying a few different cars too? I bought a v8 m3 last summer with the preconception that I would love it. I got bored by it very quickly, it just never felt "special" to me. Sold it 4 or 5 months later.Much appreciated.
Next step of course being a test drive. Can't see me being dissapointed?!
Moycie said:
Have a read through this PH Buying Guide:
http://www.pistonheads.com/features/ph-buying-guid...
I really like mine so far. Very useable and a large boot. Can be lazy or you can rev it in the lanes.
Thanks for that! http://www.pistonheads.com/features/ph-buying-guid...
I really like mine so far. Very useable and a large boot. Can be lazy or you can rev it in the lanes.
Lefty said:
Can I suggest trying a few different cars too? I bought a v8 m3 last summer with the preconception that I would love it. I got bored by it very quickly, it just never felt "special" to me. Sold it 4 or 5 months later.
That's not the first time I've heard it.I was also considering an RS4/RS6, but I won't rule out the BMW until a lengthy test drive.
SwineFluPirate said:
Lefty said:
Can I suggest trying a few different cars too? I bought a v8 m3 last summer with the preconception that I would love it. I got bored by it very quickly, it just never felt "special" to me. Sold it 4 or 5 months later.
That's not the first time I've heard it.I was also considering an RS4/RS6, but I won't rule out the BMW until a lengthy test drive.
Lefty said:
Can I suggest trying a few different cars too? I bought a v8 m3 last summer with the preconception that I would love it. I got bored by it very quickly, it just never felt "special" to me. Sold it 4 or 5 months later.
OP wants a car that fits a pram in the boot. I don't think any cars which meet that requirement will be considered "special" by your definition (Ferrari FF aside!)SwineFluPirate said:
What's the service intervals?
Servicing is condition based servicing, i.e. changing oil, brakes, etc. when the computer tells you to. This means you do sometimes see low mileage cars not having an oil service for several years (yet still somehow listed as FSH 
) Avoid those ones and get one which has had the oil done every 2 years/12k miles as a bare minimum, preferably every year regardless of mileage.PM me if you give up on the saloon and consider a coupe.
We have the kids in the back regularly with a babyseat for one of them. It's surprisingly roomy.
Often put the seats down to fit a bike in too.
Also when testing the car, just use the iDrive to check the maintenance needs. It will show you the remaining miles to next service for oil, brakes etc...
(The "statutory service" is often just a reminder for the MOT - so not usually a wallet crippling event.)
Although for mine I do insist on an oil change every 12 months even though I only do about 6k miles.
We have the kids in the back regularly with a babyseat for one of them. It's surprisingly roomy.
Often put the seats down to fit a bike in too.
Also when testing the car, just use the iDrive to check the maintenance needs. It will show you the remaining miles to next service for oil, brakes etc...
(The "statutory service" is often just a reminder for the MOT - so not usually a wallet crippling event.)
Shaoxter said:
Servicing is condition based servicing, i.e. changing oil, brakes, etc. when the computer tells you to. This means you do sometimes see low mileage cars not having an oil service for several years (yet still somehow listed as FSH ) Avoid those ones and get one which has had the oil done every 2 years/12k miles as a bare minimum, preferably every year regardless of mileage.
Not sure about your complaint here Shaoxter - it's CBS as you say so if they get oil done as per the computer then that is absolutely fine by me to list it as FSH. They haven't skipped anything.) Avoid those ones and get one which has had the oil done every 2 years/12k miles as a bare minimum, preferably every year regardless of mileage.Although for mine I do insist on an oil change every 12 months even though I only do about 6k miles.
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