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My 330d has to go sadly Mayor KhanT and his oct 25th ulez has killed it. I do fancy this... one of Tony Lewis TRL of Berry BMW Heathrow Motech Editions .....now I know he was selling these in 2018 for £33k heavily discounted.I know prices have gone nuts lately just feeling its a £27k car just my gut feeling. What say you.Cheers! Edit only 9k miles mind.
The price is consistent with the current market, which has gone crazy.
Would I buy it? No chance. Although a well specced car, it’s modified status makes it a car that is unsaleable by any franchised dealer (other than presumably TRL’s establishment) and 99% of the buying population.
Find yourself a standard car. Consider the new M135i too. Maybe it doesn’t have the 6 pot, but everything else is a real step forward from the old shape 1.
Would I buy it? No chance. Although a well specced car, it’s modified status makes it a car that is unsaleable by any franchised dealer (other than presumably TRL’s establishment) and 99% of the buying population.
Find yourself a standard car. Consider the new M135i too. Maybe it doesn’t have the 6 pot, but everything else is a real step forward from the old shape 1.
GTEYE said:
The price is consistent with the current market, which has gone crazy.
Would I buy it? No chance. Although a well specced car, it’s modified status makes it a car that is unsaleable by any franchised dealer (other than presumably TRL’s establishment) and 99% of the buying population.
Find yourself a standard car. Consider the new M135i too. Maybe it doesn’t have the 6 pot, but everything else is a real step forward from the old shape 1.
TRL doesn’t touch used cars, whether Berry would or not I’m not sure but I doubt it.Would I buy it? No chance. Although a well specced car, it’s modified status makes it a car that is unsaleable by any franchised dealer (other than presumably TRL’s establishment) and 99% of the buying population.
Find yourself a standard car. Consider the new M135i too. Maybe it doesn’t have the 6 pot, but everything else is a real step forward from the old shape 1.
The gearbox on the F40 isn’t a patch on the ZF8 of the previous cars. The interior is better quality though, much better quality but the digital dials are revolting in my opinion.
OP that looks overpriced to me; it’s more than I paid for my 140 Shadow Edition brand new. Mine only had pro nav and heated seats, but I paid £28k new. Can’t help thinking that if you bought that, you’d take a real hit when you want to move it on. People rave about the Motech stuff but having fiddled with my old 140, it needed more than springs and spacers to solve the chassis shortcomings.
Edited by Court_S on Thursday 24th June 09:55
Cheers guys....your right one to steer clear of.I am so fed up about having to sell my car my head is all over the place on what to do. It's going to be financially rough to go back to monthlies I do 25k a year I need a decent reliable vehicle Russellm my car is euro 5 64 plate I believe there are 335d's on 64 plate that are Euro 6.
Edited by smashy on Thursday 24th June 11:14
smashy said:
Cheers guys....your right one to steer clear of.I am so fed up about having to sell my car my head is all over the place on what to do. It's going to be financially rough to go back to monthlies I do 25k a year I need a decent reliable vehicle Russellm my car is euro 5 64 plate I believe there are 335d's on 64 plate that are Euro 6.
From your previous posts you clearly like your F30 330d, so why not look for another, or a 430d Gran Coupe - you'd get one for a fraction of the cost of the new G series cars and all LCI ones will be Euro 6 which should solve your current dilemma.Edited by smashy on Thursday 24th June 11:14
Gtye cheers Problem with that is I have the autotrader app and have already had a good look.Prices are steep and really do I want a big diesel that I have no idea of its history has it been stuck in traffic all its life for example.I dont want to pay out £20k plus on a 3/4 year old car like that. That M140 was just a mad moment.It is a dilemma.Plus re secondhand I have a must have option a sunroof that really cuts down my options
I wonder if there is any value in buying used at the moment for example this 3 year old .
No good for me I dont want x drive but for £6000 more on cheaper apr I can get a new 128ti gives 40 plus mpg on the motorway and a bit of fun.I had a 120d once a pefect car size wise for my life plus 3 year warranty problem there is 4 month new build time
I wonder if there is any value in buying used at the moment for example this 3 year old .
No good for me I dont want x drive but for £6000 more on cheaper apr I can get a new 128ti gives 40 plus mpg on the motorway and a bit of fun.I had a 120d once a pefect car size wise for my life plus 3 year warranty problem there is 4 month new build timeEdited by smashy on Thursday 24th June 13:28
Edited by smashy on Thursday 24th June 13:31
smashy said:
Gtye cheers Problem with that is I have the autotrader app and have already had a good look.Prices are steep and really do I want a big diesel that I have no idea of its history has it been stuck in traffic all its life for example.I dont want to pay out £20k plus on a 3/4 year old car like that. That M140 was just a mad moment.It is a dilemma.Plus re secondhand I have a must have option a sunroof that really cuts down my options.
If you're buying used its always going to be a compromise, the sunroof will really limit your options.Edited by smashy on Thursday 24th June 13:10
Prices are high at the moment and likely to stay high this year.
A low miles 430d Gran Coupe with a sunroof is around £34k on AT it seems, which sounds like its over your budget?
How about this?
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105243...
Okay its a 420d, but its £23k, 19k miles and a good spec. Haggle for an extra year's warranty if that's a concern.
If you're inside the M25 the loss of the 30d shouldn't be a major factor.
At the end of the day, you get what you pay for, but it's not the ideal time to be buying that's for sure.
Edited by GTEYE on Thursday 24th June 13:38
Appreciate your thoughts and hunting GTEYE...I magine you understand I would be in that 2 ltr derv after my 3ltr thinking what have I done blowing 23k on this looks nice mind
In my head I keep wishing it away and hoping it wont happen this ulez extension but cannot find anything to the contrary. I am trying to leave it till the last minute but thats no good if I go for the 128ti which is where my heart is really.Thanks.
In my head I keep wishing it away and hoping it wont happen this ulez extension but cannot find anything to the contrary. I am trying to leave it till the last minute but thats no good if I go for the 128ti which is where my heart is really.Thanks.
smashy said:
Appreciate your thoughts and hunting GTEYE...I magine you understand I would be in that 2 ltr derv after my 3ltr thinking what have I done blowing 23k on this looks nice mind
In my head I keep wishing it away and hoping it wont happen this ulez extension but cannot find anything to the contrary. I am trying to leave it till the last minute but thats no good if I go for the 128ti which is where my heart is really.Thanks.
I indirectly chopped a 430d for a 320d - to be honest I didn't feel short changed. Its plenty quick enough as a daily, and more frugal. And Chris Harris rates them if you don't believe me.In my head I keep wishing it away and hoping it wont happen this ulez extension but cannot find anything to the contrary. I am trying to leave it till the last minute but thats no good if I go for the 128ti which is where my heart is really.Thanks.
I think from memory you've been struggling for a couple of years on what to replace your 330d with? My advice, make a decision and just run with it.
Buy the very best example you can, get the lowest mileage you can (I'd say less than 10k miles) and buy on condition. Buy from a BMW dealer for peace of mind and get the warranty increased if that helps you sleep easier.
A 128ti won't cost you less than £34k for one with decent spec and a sunroof. That'll get you a 8k miles 70 plate 430d. Less if you can forego the sunroof.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104281...
The ULEZ extension is going to happen, so I'd not wait until the deadline to offload your old car, it'll be a tough sell in the M25 area.
Well, will be pulling the trigger on a new 128ti from bmw north oxford stormbay grey with sunroof £31,500. ......very happy with that price. Now I have made my mind up I feel better for it just have to get on with it. ....one thing, it would be handy to have the larger no cost option fuel tank do you think that would effect handling as this car is all about being 80kgs lighter than the M135i. I am guessing not but bigger brains than me might know different.I believe its 11 trs
Edited by smashy on Thursday 24th June 16:55
smashy said:
Well, will be pulling the trigger on a new 128ti from bmw north oxford stormbay grey with sunroof £31,500. ......very happy with that price. Now I have made my mind up I feel better for it just have to get on with it. ....one thing, it would be handy to have the larger no cost option fuel tank do you think that would effect handling as this car is all about being 80kgs lighter than the M135i. I am guessing not but bigger brains than me might know different.I believe its 11 trs
By all accounts that’s a good choice, they’re getting good reviews. Edited by smashy on Thursday 24th June 16:55
Is that a factory order or have you stumbled across a stock car?
Definitely go for the larger tank, any difference will be minuscule and in the highly unlikely event you could find a difference- just simulate it by not filling the tank!
smashy said:
Well, will be pulling the trigger on a new 128ti from bmw north oxford stormbay grey with sunroof £31,500. ......very happy with that price. Now I have made my mind up I feel better for it just have to get on with it. ....one thing, it would be handy to have the larger no cost option fuel tank do you think that would effect handling as this car is all about being 80kgs lighter than the M135i. I am guessing not but bigger brains than me might know different.I believe its 11 trs
I’ve seen a couple in the flesh and I like them. Does yours have the decals?Edited by smashy on Thursday 24th June 16:55
I’m not a fan of the M135i but I do like the 128ti. They’ve reviewed really well too, managing to out GTI the GTI by all accounts.
No value whatsoever in quality 2/3/4 year old cars at the moment is how I feel
GTEYE new build factory order.
Court ....I had been thinking of total stealth debadging the lot only because of scroates ,but then thought to hell it with it so as I see it at the moment including decals and red effects ,if the decals peel off like Matt Watson carwow vid so be it
GTEYE new build factory order.
Court ....I had been thinking of total stealth debadging the lot only because of scroates ,but then thought to hell it with it so as I see it at the moment including decals and red effects ,if the decals peel off like Matt Watson carwow vid so be it
smashy said:
No value whatsoever in quality 2/3/4 year old cars at the moment is how I feel
GTEYE new build factory order.
Court ....I had been thinking of total stealth debadging the lot only because of scroates ,but then thought to hell it with it so as I see it at the moment including decals and red effects ,if the decals peel off like Matt Watson carwow vid so be it
God stuff. I like the decals, I think they add a bit of fun to it and they’re not OTT like the Golf chequered jobbies on the TCR.GTEYE new build factory order.
Court ....I had been thinking of total stealth debadging the lot only because of scroates ,but then thought to hell it with it so as I see it at the moment including decals and red effects ,if the decals peel off like Matt Watson carwow vid so be it
GTEYE said:
By all accounts that’s a good choice, they’re getting good reviews.
Is that a factory order or have you stumbled across a stock car?
Definitely go for the larger tank, any difference will be minuscule and in the highly unlikely event you could find a difference- just simulate it by not filling the tank!
I can’t believe the larger tank would an additional moulding, the capacity would limited by different filler tubes with higher/lower cut off points, I have seen that done before.Is that a factory order or have you stumbled across a stock car?
Definitely go for the larger tank, any difference will be minuscule and in the highly unlikely event you could find a difference- just simulate it by not filling the tank!
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