Do you get Mark Webber's phone number as part of the deal?JonMad wrote: ↑Fri Oct 09, 2020 3:05 pm You said you should give Mercs a go? As per an earlier Jobbo suggestion
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 9274274181
edit: that was filtering on £9-11k, Engine >= 3.0; Estate; Year >= 2012; <60k miles. It came out as this, which looks lovely, or a white 530d.
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I think all roads do lead to a 330d, or a variation of.
I tried a C250 cdi today. On paper it ticked all the boxes, 62 plate, 52,000 miles, very well maintained, but it didn't feel £5000 better than the golf.
I think that's going to be the thing that I'm going to struggle with. Aside from the BMW, I'm not sure that I'm going to feel justified in spending an extra £5000 on something that does another 20-30 mpg. Maybe I'd be better just paying for petrol.
I'm going to see a 330d and a Mazda 6 tomorrow, I shall see what that brings.
I tried a C250 cdi today. On paper it ticked all the boxes, 62 plate, 52,000 miles, very well maintained, but it didn't feel £5000 better than the golf.
I think that's going to be the thing that I'm going to struggle with. Aside from the BMW, I'm not sure that I'm going to feel justified in spending an extra £5000 on something that does another 20-30 mpg. Maybe I'd be better just paying for petrol.
I'm going to see a 330d and a Mazda 6 tomorrow, I shall see what that brings.
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It's fully loaded, with low millage and looks relatively comfortable. Probably as dull as dishwasher.
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If you want a comfy wafter and are still looking at random options then how about a Citroen C4. My parents’ one is like sitting in a spaceship. Wafts along, massive panoramic screen, digital dash in the middle. Doesn’t seem to have broken down on them yet.
Left over crest; tightens.
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Hasn’t beanys brother stolen all his tools to fix his semi permanently broken one?
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Well, as we all knew I would, I've bought at 330d.
62 plate, Estoril blue, 11 services, adaptive headlights, probably other jazz that I've forgotten. Currently on 19's but they're being swapped out for 18's. Millage is higher than ideal, at 120000, but the overall condition of the car makes me think that won't be a problem.
Comes with a 3 month unlimited millage warranty, so hopefully any gremlins that there may be will rear their heads in that time.
Picking it up next Saturday.
62 plate, Estoril blue, 11 services, adaptive headlights, probably other jazz that I've forgotten. Currently on 19's but they're being swapped out for 18's. Millage is higher than ideal, at 120000, but the overall condition of the car makes me think that won't be a problem.
Comes with a 3 month unlimited millage warranty, so hopefully any gremlins that there may be will rear their heads in that time.
Picking it up next Saturday.
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Looks nice. Good shout for a daily!!Jackleg wrote: ↑Sat Oct 10, 2020 3:12 pm Well, as we all knew I would, I've bought at 330d.
62 plate, Estoril blue, 11 services, adaptive headlights, probably other jazz that I've forgotten. Currently on 19's but they're being swapped out for 18's. Millage is higher than ideal, at 120000, but the overall condition of the car makes me think that won't be a problem.
Comes with a 3 month unlimited millage warranty, so hopefully any gremlins that there may be will rear their heads in that time.
Picking it up next Saturday.
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Adaptive headlights are brilliant.
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Looks good, lots of miles, but I've had lots of BMWs over 100k.
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This will be my fourth, two of those were over 100k, including my M5. I'm not too worried about the mileage, it looks well looked after, and regularly serviced. I don't see it being too much of an issue.
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Best colour, nice purchase.
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Nice. Mileage will be fine I'm sure.Jackleg wrote: ↑Sat Oct 10, 2020 3:12 pm Well, as we all knew I would, I've bought at 330d.
62 plate, Estoril blue, 11 services, adaptive headlights, probably other jazz that I've forgotten. Currently on 19's but they're being swapped out for 18's. Millage is higher than ideal, at 120000, but the overall condition of the car makes me think that won't be a problem.
Comes with a 3 month unlimited millage warranty, so hopefully any gremlins that there may be will rear their heads in that time.
Picking it up next Saturday.
Any particular reason for swapping the wheels over? Looks good on the 19s
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If it's anything like ours, the lacquer cracks around the centre caps on those 19s which makes them look scruffy.
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Correct engine for the F31
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Rich is correct. They were looking rather scabby around the centre caps and on the diamond cut faces, I was offered the option to have them refurbed at cost, but having driven a friends 330, I found the ride was rather firm on the 19's hence wanting 18's
I'm also a secret member of the small wheel and sidewall appreciation society.
I'm also a secret member of the small wheel and sidewall appreciation society.
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Fair enough!
Still on runflats?
Still on runflats?