[Edi1011]

Congrats

Get some pics up

[DanTheManc]

Thanks. It was a 6hr round trip from Manchester to Bedfordshire to collect the car but it was worth it. The car is in great condition and is amazing to drive.

2008 m sport
22,000 miles
11mths MOT
6mths tax

Spec

Black Dakota leather
Bluetooth phone prep + telematics
iDrive
Sat nav professional
USB interface
Poplar interior trim
BMW assist
Front and rear parking sensors


This is the only photo I have at the moment which was taken with my phone but I'll get some better ones up soon. Loving it do far.

[davyk31]

Congrats on finding what you wanted, a set of 19" 313 replicas should be on your shopping list, would transform the car.

[DanTheManc]

I agree, the 313's look amazing. When the tyres need replacing I might change them to non run flats and upgrade the alloys.

[DarkAnt335i]

Nice car. Gets some more pics up. I actually really like the m sport wheels you have but personally think they are better suited to the e90 M sport.

I just ordered a set of 313's for track work, should be getting them mid next week. Order black inners with machined face ones. Will post some pics once they have been fitted.

[DanTheManc]

I'll get some better photo's up when I get chance. I'm at work and then rushing home for the footy soon so won't get chance today.

How much did the 313 reps cost you if you don't mind me asking?

[DarkAnt335i]

£475 from cricmcn over on the m3 cutters forum. Think there was a GB put up on this forum as well. But you can just drop him an email. He does loads of BMW Reps and gets great reviews.

[DanTheManc]

That's very cheap if they're good quality.

A set of 313's plus 4 Falken FK452's tyres would probably work out about the same price as replacing 4 RFT's. I'm skint after buying the car this weekend but once my tyres need replacing then I'll definatly look at getting some.

[Barlows]

Nice motor, looks a bit like mine

I'm sure your face is aching from smiling so much like mine is!

[DanTheManc]

Originally Posted by SeanCorky

Nice motor, looks a bit like mine

I'm sure your face is aching from smiling so much like mine is!

Thanks.

Your car was kind of the one that got away and i was drooling over the photo's on the James Paul website. It was exactly what i wanted but over my budget.

Minus the 19" wheels I have a very similar car but I paid £15,500 I love it

[Barlows]

Originally Posted by DanTheManc

Thanks.

Your car was kind of the one that got away and i was drooling over the photo's on the James Paul website. It was exactly what i wanted but over my budget.

Minus the 19" wheels I have a very similar car but I paid £15,500 I love it

You look like you've got yourself a good one, less miles than mine and newer.

Did you buy privately or through a dealer?

[DanTheManc]

I bought it privately.

Do you know what this lot is under the centre arm rest? USB and AUX inputs obviously but what are the other two things? Looks like a drinks chiller and I have no idea what the long thing is down the right hand side of the photo.

[davyk31]

That is where you install the clip in bracket for a mobile phone if you want it, don't need to use it as Blue tooth works just fine but plugging into a holder will charge your phone.

[DanTheManc]

Thanks. I don't think I'll bother getting a clip. Like you say, bluetooth works great anyway.

[jimpom23]

Sounds like a great deal - is it Auto/Manual? Did it come with BMW service history - just seems to be far too good a bargain

[DanTheManc]

It's an auto. It does have FSH, all of which is BMW apart from the last service that was carried out 4 weeks ago at their local well respected garage. The car was up for £16,250 and we agreed on £15,500. I think I got a bit of a bargain too which is why I travelled so far for the car. The autotrader ad has been removed now but here's a screen shot from the autotrader app.

[jimpom23]

In which case a cracking deal and the best colour too

[DanTheManc]

Sparkling graphite was my preferred colour. I wish the rain would go away so I could get some photo's.

[davyk31]

Sounds like your private seller was pretty realistic on the pricing and therefore got his sale. Priced no doubt a bit above what he was being offered as a trade in. A few sellers on here should adopt the same approach then we would have less threads needing bumped.