Last minute life saver check... 440i Gran Coupe
Last minute life saver check... 440i Gran Coupe
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Progject

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17 posts

263 months

Tuesday 11th August 2020
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I'm about ready to pull the trigger on a BMW Approved Used 440i, late 2017 model. It has everything I want - MSport Plus Pack, Innovation Pack, wireless phone charging, etc etc. Great spec. B58 engine of course.

The "problem" is the mileage is a bit higher than average - around 33,000. I know that's not considered a high mileage car by any stretch - my old E92 330i had 100k miles on.

This is reflected in the price of course and buying from BMW adds a little bit more confidence.

I want to own the car for four years and I do around 6000 miles a year - am I being silly by even making this thread?!

Smuler

2,288 posts

169 months

Tuesday 11th August 2020
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Yes , great post to make your first in 189 months biggrin

It’s only above average miles and you’re doing below. Relax and Enjoy your car !

Taita

8,005 posts

233 months

Tuesday 11th August 2020
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Hope you enjoy your new car beer

Great lurking too, stellar work!

Progject

Original Poster:

17 posts

263 months

Tuesday 11th August 2020
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Thanks for your thoughts - and yeah, I'm definitely something of a lurker until now...

g3org3y

22,505 posts

221 months

Tuesday 11th August 2020
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I wouldn't be concerned. Enjoy your car!

megenzo

328 posts

166 months

Tuesday 11th August 2020
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I bought my 335i touring in 2009 at two years old, 60k miles and I was the 6th registered keeper, private sale. At the time I did about 16k a year.

I still have it now at 151k. Lots would have been put off due to miles and number of owners but it has been, and still is a fantastic car.

Get it bought.

sbk1972

1,047 posts

106 months

Tuesday 11th August 2020
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189 months lurking in the shadows and this particular issue drove you to post this thread ? wow, must of been a real problem for you.

sounds a nice car, its only metal, so if you dont like it sell it on.

Simon

Progject

Original Poster:

17 posts

263 months

Tuesday 11th August 2020
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Haha. I've been deliberating a LOT as, I'm sure to some, this isn't an expensive car, but to me, this will be the nicest car I've ever bought and I wanted to do it right.

I knew here would be better than all the BMW forums out there...

gizlaroc

17,251 posts

254 months

Tuesday 11th August 2020
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Progject said:
I'm about ready to pull the trigger on a BMW Approved Used 440i, late 2017 model. It has everything I want - MSport Plus Pack, Innovation Pack, wireless phone charging, etc etc. Great spec. B58 engine of course.

The "problem" is the mileage is a bit higher than average - around 33,000. I know that's not considered a high mileage car by any stretch - my old E92 330i had 100k miles on.

This is reflected in the price of course and buying from BMW adds a little bit more confidence.

I want to own the car for four years and I do around 6000 miles a year - am I being silly by even making this thread?!
Sell it before you get to 60k miles and the new owner can do the insured warranty on a monthly basis at a cheapish price.

You will just about be there at 4 years old.

Enjoy!

MarkJS

2,173 posts

177 months

Tuesday 11th August 2020
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Cracking cars. Get it bought!

stuart_83

1,066 posts

131 months

Tuesday 11th August 2020
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They're an awesome car. I've got one! You NEED the MPPSK in your life though.

Wouldn't worry about the mileage - the B58 seems to be fairly reliable. I've done 27k in mine over 2 and a bit years and it's been spot on.

Replacing it next month, but only for an m340i as I love the engine!

Can I ask how much it's up for please as I may try to sell mine rather than handing it back.


williamp

20,438 posts

303 months

Tuesday 11th August 2020
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Dotnt do it. They fall apart at 33,001 miles biggrin

They are very nice cars, and the hatchback is very useable. That sounds like a motorway car so check for stonechips as well as seevice history.

And remember the pictures!

Progject

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17 posts

263 months

Tuesday 11th August 2020
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I need to wait until my house purchase completes in a couple of weeks time to actually buy it, but I'm going to hold the one I want. Pictures will be posted of course.

Edited by Progject on Tuesday 11th August 21:14

MarkJS

2,173 posts

177 months

Tuesday 11th August 2020
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Progject said:
I need to wait until my house purchase completes in a couple of weeks time to actually buy it, but I'm going to hold the one I want. Pictures will be posted of course.

I'm excited because I only got to test drive a 420i at my local dealership and had to just imagine it being fast.
You’re in for a massive treat if a 420i is your benchmark!! Night and day. The same goes for the LCI cars v pre LCI cars in terms of handling & ride in my experience. Coupe’s in my case though rather than Gran Coupe’s.


Edited by MarkJS on Tuesday 11th August 21:19

Progject

Original Poster:

17 posts

263 months

Thursday 3rd September 2020
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Massive bump - house move all done and I found one with 9500 miles on it.






stuart_83

1,066 posts

131 months

Thursday 3rd September 2020
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Looks identical to mine, apart from mines got the bigger MPPSK exhaust cool

Watch the bolsters on the white leather - I've got excessive wear on mine after 27k miles and BMW won't touch it under warranty.

Lovely cars though - mines going up for sale this month or will go to Sytner / VT'd and I'll miss it.

L9XSS

18 posts

74 months

Saturday 5th September 2020
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Lovely looking 4 series GC!

James-m5qjf

1,845 posts

77 months

Saturday 5th September 2020
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Nice. Get the MPPSK - it’s currently going for around £1,600 fitted from BMW.

StuntmanMike

15,181 posts

181 months

Saturday 5th September 2020
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Looks lovely op. thumbup

My last one I let click over to 34k and this happened.



Fire brigade and police turned up. They just shook their heads sadly when I told them the mileage.

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