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01-13-2012, 02:44 AM | #1 |
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Hi newbie here,
Just put a deposit down on a 2006 335i should be collecting next wednesday! ![]() Got a reasonable deal, although i didn't like the fact BMW pushed very very hard for me to take out a loan against the car, that i didn't want or need, and also pushed the 4 package insurance protection at £1795 ![]() |
01-13-2012, 03:51 AM | #3 | |
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01-13-2012, 04:02 AM | #4 |
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Lots of new 335 owners this weekend. I pick mine up at 2pm today it's going to be a long 4 hrs.
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01-13-2012, 04:11 AM | #5 |
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There's such a thing as a 06 335i?
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01-13-2012, 09:30 AM | #7 |
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enjoy lads, they are fab motors. Had my 07 plate e91 for a couple of years, normally the time I look for something different. Not this time, I cant think of another car I could afford with this performance, goodies (mines pretty heavily loaded) practicality and I'm getting about 30mpg on the commute. Nothing out there comes close. Get some pics up soon
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01-13-2012, 02:01 PM | #8 |
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Thanks! I ended up being in there for approx 2 hours telling them i didn't want any of the extras even the floor manager tried just before i left the showroom.
Ended up paying a reasonable price so i guess it was 2 hours well spent. Just wish it had Bluetooth and heated seats as my current car has nearly all the mod cons. Frustratingly its going to be another week before i pick mine up now ![]() |
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01-13-2012, 03:13 PM | #10 |
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They are great cars and for the money, I personally dont think there is much out there that can match them.
Had mine 3 months and loved every minute of it...get 35mpg on a run too and I am averaging 30mpg.... The Bluetooth and Heated seats are a great feature, just wish I had I-Drive, if nothing more the look of it, as hear the early versions arnt that great.
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01-13-2012, 03:29 PM | #11 | |
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Bought my tourer new in March 09, it was the best car I ever owned by miles. Now its 3 yrs old its EVEN better, comfy - luxury express, fookin fast, practical, goodies etc And without the missus and kids on board, it will blow most cars off the road. Just about to buy it for £12k final payment - bargain! |
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01-13-2012, 05:34 PM | #13 | |
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I have the i-drive system, professional nav system. I will probably upgrade the stereo system soon after i collect it. Keep me posted on how the bluetooth install goes. Does it allow bluetooth enabled devices to play via the stereo or is it just for calls etc? |
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01-13-2012, 05:41 PM | #14 |
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enjoy!!! and post some pics up!
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01-13-2012, 09:20 PM | #15 |
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I'm thinking of buying the following car and need some advice:
2006 E92 335i M-Sport 39,000 miles Fully loaded with all extras Comes from an independent dealer with 3 mths warranty Price asked is £14,000 Is this a good deal? Also it's supposed to have just had the service done by a BMW dealer but the I-drive indicates it's overdue? Is that possible? Are there any major issues I should be aware of? I'm currently cautious as I know a little bit of the previous owners and I can see they smoked in the car and mis-treated it a little bit. I'm not sure if this is a deal not to be missed? Thanks for help on my first post! |
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01-14-2012, 01:14 AM | #16 | |
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Also, there should be no indication of an overdue service. If its supposed to have just been serviced, that should not be there full stop. Sounds a bit suspect to me. I had a full RAC vehicle inspection done on my car before I bought it and came back completely clear. It costs a bit but personally I think its great for peace of mind. Let us know how u get on. |
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01-14-2012, 03:08 AM | #17 |
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Just to sort of back up what 335tim is saying.
My deal was £13850 from BMW Approved Main Dealer 34,000 FMSH Cream leather Pro Nav system I drive Completely refurbished 19" 230 wheels Sunroof BMW warranty and the rest of the stuff that comes with buying BMW approved So i think 335tim is right there are better deals out there, also i personally would not spend out that kind of money without getting at least 12 months warranty. |
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01-14-2012, 03:28 AM | #18 | |
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You would want more than 3 months warranty too....try looking at BMW Approved cars as they come with a year....worth it for a year of peace of mind driving. I bought my car from NI as it was the exact spec I was looking for (well pretty much) and there was nothing around in England and I have had one thing go wrong with it, the lighting module and took it to my local BMW dealership and it was sorted in a day with a valet included.....
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01-20-2012, 07:40 AM | #19 |
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Hi guys...just wanted to say thanks for all the advice. I actually contacted the seller and when I asked more questions, I was told he actually had a better offer elsewhere. I would not have gone for it anyway but good to know I did not miss out on anything special. Thanks again for all the quick advice!
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01-20-2012, 10:38 AM | #20 | |
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Make sure you get BMW warranty and you'll be fine. ![]() Its a great car and you can get one from bmw for about £13k nowadays... |
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01-20-2012, 07:19 PM | #21 | |
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I've been unlucky with mine but the warranty covered the costs (certainly over £5k, the one visit I saw the warranty clain for was over £3.5k). I wasn't impressed by some of the explanations I was given (I might be paraphrasing here): "It's not the cars, it's the fuel. Supermarket fuel kills the fuel pumps". - I run my car exclusively on V-Power "You should buy a newer car. They're so complex that the electrics are bound to fail after a few years" - My car was 3 years old when the problems started. "We gave you transport, that's our policy, we've fulfilled our obligation" - I bought a 335i for entertainment as much as transport. Spending almost two months in a mixture of base model Minis and 1-series is not worth the money I paid for the car. I could keep going, but I'll wait until I'm safely installed in my next, non-BMW car before going on a full offensive (which won't be limited to just this forum). |
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01-20-2012, 07:35 PM | #22 | |
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Go on the full offensive mate! ;-) |
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