Purchase advice on a 320d manual Coupe

ABC99G · 11-03-2011, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by whmacs

Hi Guys,
Thanks for all the help in deciding on what to buy. I've had a good laugh along the way reading all the comments of 135i vs 335i vs 320d...

I did end up compromising, I got a manual (6 speed) and settled on a 2009 MY10 space grey 325i coupe with 22000km. I hopefully will take delivery next week. The excitment has now flowed over to my 17 and 16 (about to get his L's) year olds when they realised it's not turbo charged and they could drive it

Cheers,
Stephen

Stephen, I don't see this as a compromise. I think you have a better car with the 325i than the 320d. Where did you get it by the way?

pcockley · 11-03-2011, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by whmacs

Hi Guys,
Thanks for all the help in deciding on what to buy. I've had a good laugh along the way reading all the comments of 135i vs 335i vs 320d...

I did end up compromising, I got a manual (6 speed) and settled on a 2009 MY10 space grey 325i coupe with 22000km. I hopefully will take delivery next week. The excitment has now flowed over to my 17 and 16 (about to get his L's) year olds when they realised it's not turbo charged and they could drive it

Cheers,
Stephen

Space Grey FTW, you now need 19's from Jason/VMR to complete the package!

LOL on the non turbo that they can drive, I have the opposite view as my girls want me to teach them to drive (thrie mother drives like nanna) IN my car, the looks on their faces when I said that they were not able to drive a turbo, PRICELESS

pcockley · 11-03-2011, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Max555

Watch the insurance excess on that one. Might be cheaper buying them there own car.

depending upon the insurance co as long as they do not crive more then X all ok, but WHY would the OP want them to drive his car

in the 25k odd its only ME

they can get the bus

pcockley · 11-03-2011, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ABC99G

Stephen, I don't see this as a compromise. I think you have a better car with the 325i than the 320d. Where did you get it by the way?

PWOH

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Chris.G · 11-03-2011, 10:30 PM

LOL pcock! Post warrior! 2HKTIK!

pcockley · 11-03-2011, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris.G

LOL pcock! Post warrior! 2HKTIK!

you got any decent sausage left??????

Chris.G · 11-03-2011, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by pcockley

you got any decent sausage left??????

Join one of our get togethers and we'll put ya to the test.

pcockley · 11-03-2011, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris.G

Join one of our get togethers and we'll put ya to the test.

It's just that one of the mothers at school mentioned she had been to a certain 'sausage' shop at the chase and her mother (yes granny) though it was a bit under size

Chris.G · 11-03-2011, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by pcockley

It's just that one of the mothers at school mentioned she had been to a certain 'sausage' shop at the chase and her mother (yes granny) though it was a bit under size

LOL! Well she must have chosen the wrong sausage...a lot of the North Shore mummies go for mine and they seem to love the portion and taste.

pcockley · 11-03-2011, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris.G

LOL! Well she must have chosen the wrong sausage...a lot of the North Shore mummies go for mine and they seem to love the portion and taste.

Funny Not what Dennis said

Chris.G · 11-03-2011, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by pcockley

Funny Not what Dennis said

Pcock, you are a worry uleh.

whmacs · 11-03-2011, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ABC99G

Stephen, I don't see this as a compromise. I think you have a better car with the 325i than the 320d. Where did you get it by the way?

Hi ABC99G,
I purchased the BMW 325i from Nick Theodossi Prestige cars in Melbourne. I saw it at cars online. I submitted a web request and Nick called me back. The next day I flew down to Melbourne (from Newcastle) to take a look. The GM of Nick Theodossi picked me up from the airport and gave me his undivided attention while I was at the dealership including taking me on the test drive. They then paid my cab fare back to the airport. I was very impressed with the service I received considering the 325i they sold me is small change against the Ferraris, Audi R8's, Merc's, Bentleys and Maserati’s they also sell.

Really worth going for a look if you are in Melbourne and want to see some very nice cars.

An additional update; after I purchased the vehicle, Joe organised the extended BMW warranty and the 325i to be transported by truck to Newcastle. He also organised the blue slip and registration through a local dealer. This is in addition to trading in my current car.

I was really impressed with the service I received from Nick Theodossi Prestige cars and certainly recommend them for a vehicle.

Cheers,
Stephen

pcockley · 11-03-2011, 11:10 PM

shit you went to melb for a 325??? must have been a good deal!

whmacs · 11-03-2011, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by pcockley

shit you went to melb for a 325??? must have been a good deal!

Not too many MY10 325i manuals around. Deal was good and they traded my current car through a local dealer here in Newcastle. The service so far has been first rate.

cheers,
Stephen

John_01 · 11-03-2011, 11:39 PM

Congrats! I think you will like 325i.. Not a powerhouse, but a nice to drive using a manual transmission. The 6 cylinder is perfect for manuals as it allows you to make the best best use of the engine's power in the top half of the tacho.

Please post pics when you pick it up.

ABC99G · 11-03-2011, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by whmacs

Hi ABC99G,
I purchased it from Nick Theodossi Prestige cars in Melbourne. I saw it at cars online. I submitted a web request and Nick called me back. The next day I flew down to Melbourne (from Newcastle) to take a look. The GM of Nick Theodossi picked me up from the airport in a really nice black Mercedes and gave me his undivided attention while I was at the dealership including taking me on the test drive. They then paid my cab fare back to the airport. I was very impressed with the service I received considering the 325i they sold me is small change against the Ferraris, Audi R8's, Merc's, Bentleys and Maserati’s they sell.

Really worth going for a look if you are in Melbourne and want to see some very expensive cars.

cheers,
Stephen

Thanks Steven. I will be looking for a new car next year so I will monitor their website. Be careful where you get your car serviced. The local BMW dealer has not got a good reputation. I usually take mine to Trivett in Sydney. Someone on here recommended a central coast dealership. Last time I went to European Car Centre in Maryville, but it was only a minor oil service.

KUSH · 11-05-2011, 05:34 PM

I have an 07 325 i manual & it is great fun to drive, cant stand autos

gobobbie · 11-05-2011, 06:16 PM

I have a 320d vert (2010) and LOVE it. It's auto and I doubt you will be disappointed!

whmacs · 11-12-2011, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by whmacs

Hi Guys,
Thanks for all the help in deciding on what to buy. I've had a good laugh along the way reading all the comments of 135i vs 335i vs 320d...

I did end up compromising, I got a manual (6 speed) and settled on a 2009 MY10 space grey 325i coupe with 22000km. I hopefully will take delivery next week. The excitment has now flowed over to my 17 and 16 (about to get his L's) year olds when they realised it's not turbo charged and they could drive it

Cheers,
Stephen

Hi Guys,
I picked the 325i up on Thursday arvo. Absolutely love it! The 2.5l V6 combined with the 6 speed manual gear box is everything I was after. It's alot of fun to drive!

What I wasn't prepared for was the handling! Coming from a Honda Accord and 4WD's I has no real concept what ''On Rails'' really meant! The way it grips the road and goes around corners is nothing like I've experienced before.

Even my 17 and 15 year olds sons now think Dad is just a litle bit cool that he would buy such a car

Anyway, thanks for all the help guys. Below is a couple of photos:

Regards,
Stephen

At Home

At the dealer

QLD · 11-12-2011, 02:24 PM

Congrats... looks magic!! Enjoy

pcockley · 11-12-2011, 06:13 PM

Best colour available! But I am guessing you didn't look under the bonnet?

John_01 · 11-12-2011, 06:17 PM

Stephen, Looks so nice and I'm glad you enjoy it. You made a good point about handling. BMWs are so nice to drive and there aren't many cars that are as good these days. I think you got this car at the right time because they are going to stop using 6 cylinders in the 325i which I think is such a shame. Your 2009 model got the latest version of that engine (some minor updates). With only 22,000km, it seems like a new car!

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