Most fun BMW for under £15k?
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3 series, 5 series or other? Any age or mileage restrictions? Do you prefer manual or automatic? Any essential toys?
A quick search on autotrader and PH classifieds suggests that £15k gives you plenty choice. A relatively new 530D should be an option for that sort of money.
A quick search on autotrader and PH classifieds suggests that £15k gives you plenty choice. A relatively new 530D should be an option for that sort of money.
Edited by Red&WhiteMonkey on Wednesday 3rd February 14:38
Don't mention BMW diesel engines and remapping on PH, that's one big can of worms you'll be opening.
You'll struggle to get a 335D touring for your money as they're still relatively new but a 330D should be quite easy to find. I've got a E46 330D (saloon not touring) and without winning the lottery can't think of any good reason for having a faster car, it gives me the right combination of useable performance and economy. The more recent 320D provides very similar performance to the older E46 era 330D. Have a look at the performance figures on Parkers for a general guide.
You'll struggle to get a 335D touring for your money as they're still relatively new but a 330D should be quite easy to find. I've got a E46 330D (saloon not touring) and without winning the lottery can't think of any good reason for having a faster car, it gives me the right combination of useable performance and economy. The more recent 320D provides very similar performance to the older E46 era 330D. Have a look at the performance figures on Parkers for a general guide.
M400DPC said:
A 3 series pref but will look at 5's.
surprised no-one has mentioned 330/335DMThid is one is 18k so over budget but seems to fit the bill
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1456142.htm
Edited by PPPPPP on Wednesday 3rd February 16:45
PPPPPP said:
surprised no-one has mentioned 330/335DM
Thid is one is 18k so over budget but seems to fit the bill
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1456142.htm
Err, perhaps because it's over budget. A 335D might be available for £15k or less somewhere but I've not seen one yet. I suspect we'll be waiting at least another six months or maybe a year before they reach £15k levels.Thid is one is 18k so over budget but seems to fit the bill
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1456142.htm
Edited by PPPPPP on Wednesday 3rd February 16:45
[quote=Red&WhiteMonkey]
Just a bit over budget sadlyPPPPPP said:
surprised no-one has mentioned 330/335DM
Thid is one is 18k so over budget but seems to fit the bill
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1456142.htm
Err, perhaps because it's over budget. A 335D might be available for £15k or less somewhere but I've not seen one yet. I suspect we'll be waiting at least another six months or maybe a year before they reach £15k levels.Thid is one is 18k so over budget but seems to fit the bill
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1456142.htm
Edited by PPPPPP on Wednesday 3rd February 16:45
I know its a 5 but whats the consensus on this one http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1465838.htm
M400DPC said:
[quote=Red&WhiteMonkey]
Just a bit over budget sadlyPPPPPP said:
surprised no-one has mentioned 330/335DM
Thid is one is 18k so over budget but seems to fit the bill
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1456142.htm
Err, perhaps because it's over budget. A 335D might be available for £15k or less somewhere but I've not seen one yet. I suspect we'll be waiting at least another six months or maybe a year before they reach £15k levels.Thid is one is 18k so over budget but seems to fit the bill
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1456142.htm
Edited by PPPPPP on Wednesday 3rd February 16:45
I know its a 5 but whats the consensus on this one http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1465838.htm
Edited by richterswil on Wednesday 3rd February 17:44
I'm seeing this and liking it.
I'm also loving the pro-speed camera sticker on the back window. Would go well with a PH one on the other side ;-)
Okay it's an SE but other than that it seems to have everything: 272 bhp, diesel, lowish mileage (71k on a five-year-old diesel), good spec, and well under budget. Should be buyable for £12k which leaves you with £3k for "fun" if you want to make it quicker - chip, suspension, alloys, new steering wheel, etc. and you'd have quite a stealth weapon.
I'm also loving the pro-speed camera sticker on the back window. Would go well with a PH one on the other side ;-)
Okay it's an SE but other than that it seems to have everything: 272 bhp, diesel, lowish mileage (71k on a five-year-old diesel), good spec, and well under budget. Should be buyable for £12k which leaves you with £3k for "fun" if you want to make it quicker - chip, suspension, alloys, new steering wheel, etc. and you'd have quite a stealth weapon.
Edited by DavidHM on Wednesday 3rd February 20:38
Edited by DavidHM on Wednesday 3rd February 20:40
DavidHM said:
I'm seeing this and liking it.
I'm also loving the pro-speed camera sticker on the back window. Would go well with a PH one on the other side ;-)
Okay it's an SE but other than that it seems to have everything: 272 bhp, diesel, lowish mileage (71k on a five-year-old diesel), good spec, and well under budget. Should be buyable for £12k which leaves you with £3k for "fun" if you want to make it quicker - chip, suspension, alloys, new steering wheel, etc. and you'd have quite a stealth weapon.
Agreed - looks like a lot of car for the money - you might need some shades to quieten down the colour of the leather though....I'm also loving the pro-speed camera sticker on the back window. Would go well with a PH one on the other side ;-)
Okay it's an SE but other than that it seems to have everything: 272 bhp, diesel, lowish mileage (71k on a five-year-old diesel), good spec, and well under budget. Should be buyable for £12k which leaves you with £3k for "fun" if you want to make it quicker - chip, suspension, alloys, new steering wheel, etc. and you'd have quite a stealth weapon.
Edited by DavidHM on Wednesday 3rd February 20:38
Edited by DavidHM on Wednesday 3rd February 20:40
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2009...
Alpina wheels, pro-nav, nice interior. 330 BHP.
Buy it. You WILL love it
(They're really not that bad on fuel - for a 4.4 v8)
Edited by BMWBen on Wednesday 3rd February 23:32
M400DPC said:
Ranger 6 said:
That 545i would be lovely, but if you're after a diesel there's a 535d with sensible mileage for just over £15k
can you link it?
richterswil said:
DavidHM said:
I'm seeing this and liking it.
I'm also loving the pro-speed camera sticker on the back window. Would go well with a PH one on the other side ;-)
Okay it's an SE but other than that it seems to have everything: 272 bhp, diesel, lowish mileage (71k on a five-year-old diesel), good spec, and well under budget. Should be buyable for £12k which leaves you with £3k for "fun" if you want to make it quicker - chip, suspension, alloys, new steering wheel, etc. and you'd have quite a stealth weapon.
Agreed - looks like a lot of car for the money - you might need some shades to quieten down the colour of the leather though....I'm also loving the pro-speed camera sticker on the back window. Would go well with a PH one on the other side ;-)
Okay it's an SE but other than that it seems to have everything: 272 bhp, diesel, lowish mileage (71k on a five-year-old diesel), good spec, and well under budget. Should be buyable for £12k which leaves you with £3k for "fun" if you want to make it quicker - chip, suspension, alloys, new steering wheel, etc. and you'd have quite a stealth weapon.
Edited by DavidHM on Wednesday 3rd February 20:38
Edited by DavidHM on Wednesday 3rd February 20:40
What makes an SE different from any other model?
Edited by M400DPC on Thursday 4th February 12:46
BMWBen said:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2009...
Alpina wheels, pro-nav, nice interior. 330 BHP.
Buy it. You WILL love it
(They're really not that bad on fuel - for a 4.4 v8)
Edited by BMWBen on Wednesday 3rd February 23:32
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