ringing in the changes

grappler26 · 11-15-2012, 01:48 AM

morning folks. decided to definately change my pride and joy, hence went out in a 335d yesterday. really impressed, felt better than i remembered froma couple of years ago, and perhaps even more eresponsive at lower revs than mine. i did notice a slight hesitancy to start, where mine literally explodes into life, it was outside on the forecourt, and the salesman said they don¬t like the cold! anyone know if this true? the car was an 09 with 24k. miles.the other problem was the huge gap between mine and it, 18k incl. finace outstanding. thinking of going for 5 yrs re-financing. in the mean time, i`ve also come across an 06 330d, same miles, 12k to chnge over 4 yrs hp. need to give a fast answer. so thought i`d ask opinions on the best course based on anyone elses experience. any thoughts on balloon payments? cheasper repayments, the 9k prob. at end. finally, 335 vs 330 in this case. havn`t driven 330 yet. sorry to drone on, late for work. thanks one and all. confused of manchester.

grappler26 · 11-15-2012, 01:49 AM

sorry, mistake due to panic typing. the 330d is an09.

Chris100 · 11-15-2012, 03:46 AM

I would be wary of entering into a long term deal on an E92 at the moment unless it is a very good deal bearing in mind the F32 coming out next year.

In my experience most BMW dealers will be flexible in terms of their PCP deals, I know when my I went through getting my current E92 which is due for a change next year the starting price and what I actually paid were vastly different. Now this did take a good 45 minutes of conversation but we got there in the end, I'm hoping for a good deal on a 335i next year bearing in mind the new model will be out.

dxb335d · 11-15-2012, 05:22 AM

Had a 335d for a long time... Never had any issues when the car was cold.

Cyprio · 11-15-2012, 06:43 AM

Can't say I've ever noticed that on my 335 either.

Is the car for sale at a bmw dealership? If it is and you really like the car then I wouldn't worry too much, it will have a auc warranty which is very good.

grappler26 · 11-15-2012, 01:15 PM

yes, bmw manchester. they said it was standing for a while, not too concerned tbh.
trying out a 330d in leeds on friday, less outlay but i really fancy the 335. will i notice a vast difference i wonder......

11-15-2012, 01:48 AM	#1
grappler26 Enlisted Member 1 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 335d Msport black Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: manchester iTrader: (0)	ringing in the changes morning folks. decided to definately change my pride and joy, hence went out in a 335d yesterday. really impressed, felt better than i remembered froma couple of years ago, and perhaps even more eresponsive at lower revs than mine. i did notice a slight hesitancy to start, where mine literally explodes into life, it was outside on the forecourt, and the salesman said they don¬t like the cold! anyone know if this true? the car was an 09 with 24k. miles.the other problem was the huge gap between mine and it, 18k incl. finace outstanding. thinking of going for 5 yrs re-financing. in the mean time, i`ve also come across an 06 330d, same miles, 12k to chnge over 4 yrs hp. need to give a fast answer. so thought i`d ask opinions on the best course based on anyone elses experience. any thoughts on balloon payments? cheasper repayments, the 9k prob. at end. finally, 335 vs 330 in this case. havn`t driven 330 yet. sorry to drone on, late for work. thanks one and all. confused of manchester.
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11-15-2012, 01:49 AM	#2
grappler26 Enlisted Member 1 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 335d Msport black Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: manchester iTrader: (0)	sorry, mistake due to panic typing. the 330d is an09.
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11-15-2012, 03:46 AM	#3
Chris100 First Lieutenant 7 Rep 367 Posts Drives: 320d M Sport Highline Coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: N.Ireland iTrader: (0)	I would be wary of entering into a long term deal on an E92 at the moment unless it is a very good deal bearing in mind the F32 coming out next year. In my experience most BMW dealers will be flexible in terms of their PCP deals, I know when my I went through getting my current E92 which is due for a change next year the starting price and what I actually paid were vastly different. Now this did take a good 45 minutes of conversation but we got there in the end, I'm hoping for a good deal on a 335i next year bearing in mind the new model will be out.
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11-15-2012, 05:22 AM	#4
dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist 949 Rep 29,345 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' iTrader: (3) Garage List 2010 Porsche 997.2 GT3 [9.50] 2003 BMW E46 M3 [6.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [5.50]	Had a 335d for a long time... Never had any issues when the car was cold. __________________ 997.2 GT3
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11-15-2012, 06:43 AM	#5
Cyprio Captain 33 Rep 918 Posts Drives: 2014 Audi S4 B/Edition Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colchester. UK iTrader: (2)	Can't say I've ever noticed that on my 335 either. Is the car for sale at a bmw dealership? If it is and you really like the car then I wouldn't worry too much, it will have a auc warranty which is very good. __________________ Life is too short to drink bad beer, marry ugly, or not drive the car you want at least once
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grappler26 Enlisted Member 1 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 335d Msport black Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: manchester iTrader: (0)	yes, bmw manchester. they said it was standing for a while, not too concerned tbh. trying out a 330d in leeds on friday, less outlay but i really fancy the 335. will i notice a vast difference i wonder......
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