630d GT

[FWIW]

I’ve noticed that these suffer massive depreciation in the first few months. This, for example:
https://usedcars.bmw.co.uk/vehicle/201812183346722
Would have had a list price of around 60k but now, at 7 months old is up for 35k.
What’s depreciation over the next couple of years and 40k miles going to look like? 5k per year sound reasonable?

Alternatively, what 6-cyl luxobarge would you consider? I’d like to minimise depreciation (!) and prefer manufacturers warranty.

Edited by FWIW on Friday 28th December 00:02

[Pistonheader101]

Helva car for the money, would expect for it to float down to 20k for a 4 year old example with average miles put on it.

[FWIW]

Pistonheader101 said:

Helva car for the money, would expect for it to float down to 20k for a 4 year old example with average miles put on it.

Yeah, that’s what I was thinking, although I don’t normally keep cars that long. Could live with c.£300/month depreciation.

[ZX10R NIN]

Why not go for a 2016 model you can then extend the Warranty when the time comes, also this will be a 640d which will be more desirable.

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ZX10R NIN said:

Why not go for a 2016 model you can then extend the Warranty when the time comes, also this will be a 640d which will be more desirable.

I was hoping you'd stick your head in here

You must be thinking of the old model 640d the GT was only launched in 17 as a replacement for the 5GT. But your point stands - I've looked at older 5ers etc but keep coming back the the 6GT. Bigger initial outlay but similar cost over 2-3 years

[ZX10R NIN]

6 GT 30d M Sport+

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

The Petrol versions are cheap at the moment:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

I have to say although I have never been a fan of the 5GT but in comparison to the 6GT it's a cleaner design, that's just a personal opinion.

I'd personally take the CLS:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Shooting Brake

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Or the Audi A7:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

[Pistonheader101]

What I’ve found is it’s very difficult to sell these GT’s privately - there isn’t much of a market for them. So I’d imagine it would be a case of trading it in when the time comes

[FWIW]

Thanks!

Yeah, the 6GT is streets ahead of the 5GT and benefits from the 7er tech. Display key is cool!

I’ve had a CLS in the past, found the Comand system dreadful. They look nice but I wouldn’t have another. A7 is a good shout but I’m not sure I’d go for one over the 6GT unless it was a better financial proposition.

[FWIW]

Pistonheader101 said:

What I’ve found is it’s very difficult to sell these GT’s privately - there isn’t much of a market for them. So I’d imagine it would be a case of trading it in when the time comes

Yeah, that makes sense...then you’re on the trade in/make a loss merry go round.

[FWIW]

By the way, did you notice that the 630i GT is a 2-litre 4-pot...FFS!

[ZX10R NIN]

Yes the 30i has been that way for a while now.