Replacment needed - I can never decide

shortie · 01-25-2013, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by coopersim

Keep us posted shortie, if you do decide this is the right one, let me know if you fancy a pint on pickup day

I will do, there is a dealer near me with a lower spec motor, same engine etc that i am going to visit tomorrow, reason being i want to test drive the manual as read a few stories about it not being the best box in the world that suffers problems engaging first and is a bit "notchy", So would rather try it for myself first

shortie · 01-25-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by shortie

I will do, there is a dealer near me with a lower spec motor, same engine etc that i am going to visit tomorrow, reason being i want to test drive the manual as read a few stories about it not being the best box in the world that suffers problems engaging first and is a bit "notchy", So would rather try it for myself first

No intention of buying it and its not anywhere near my shortlist, but i want to try a manual box for myself lol

peterg1965 · 01-25-2013, 10:25 AM

That's a really good 'sell' from Stratstone with that video! I have bought several cars over the phone from dealers and never received that level of service!

shortie · 01-25-2013, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by peterg1965

That's a really good 'sell' from Stratstone with that video! I have bought several cars over the phone from dealers and never received that level of service!

Agreed, cant fault their effort, fair play to them and a big thanks to coopersim

Shane. · 01-25-2013, 02:47 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=774094

Mine is for sale now have a replacement car so it's just sitting in the garage really is a mint car gonna be gutted to see it go but the boot just wasn't practical

Danny.B. · 01-25-2013, 02:54 PM

wow coopersim what a guy you are, credit to the forum as has been said!

coopersim · 01-26-2013, 07:14 AM

Bad news shortie:

Hi Simon

Unfortunately the 325d was sold this morning and so is no longer available.

Whilst I am unlikely to get anything the same I will forward details of anything that I get that I think would be suitable.

Regards

Adam

coopersim · 01-26-2013, 08:20 AM

Unless of course you bought it! Lol

shortie · 01-26-2013, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by coopersim

Bad news shortie:

Hi Simon

Unfortunately the 325d was sold this morning and so is no longer available.

Whilst I am unlikely to get anything the same I will forward details of anything that I get that I think would be suitable.

Regards

Adam

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Originally Posted by coopersim

Unless of course you bought it! Lol

Its not me...... Well i took the car i had no interest in buying for a test drive this morning and i thought that the manual gearbox was awful (sorry if anyone has a manual). I had read that it was a notchy gearbox and doesn't always like first and that is exactly how it was. I really felt that the manual box was not for me in this car. So at least i know that i want another auto

Got to say that i was impressed with the performance of the 325d engine compared to my 320i, far superior.

shortie · 01-26-2013, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by -shane-

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=774094

Mine is for sale now have a replacement car so it's just sitting in the garage really is a mint car gonna be gutted to see it go but the boot just wasn't practical

Unfortunately it needs to be an 07 plate or newer

peterg1965 · 01-26-2013, 12:09 PM

Not an LCI model but what about this one?

http://www.approved.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/...price_ASC|list

I have never seen a spec like it! Bet £15k would seal the deal.

shortie · 01-26-2013, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by peterg1965

Not an LCI model but what about this one?

http://www.approved.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/...price_ASC|list

I have never seen a spec like it! Bet £15k would seal the deal.

Cheers for that spot mate, nice car, very nice spec, i just do not think i could live with that interior. Not a combination i feel i could live with on a daily basis

coopersim · 01-26-2013, 01:00 PM

Under budget and over mileage but this looks nice:

http://www.approved.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/...tance_ASC|list

This is an se, but lci and low mileage:

http://www.approved.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/...tance_ASC|list

Rudz · 01-26-2013, 04:08 PM

did u see this one shortie

http://www.approved.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/...price_ASC|list

well under your budget, an 07 plate, an M Sport, low miles, great spec

shortie · 01-26-2013, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rudz

did u see this one shortie

http://www.approved.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/...price_ASC|list

well under your budget, an 07 plate, an M Sport, low miles, great spec

Yep, i have a friend who only lives about 20 miles from that dealer. They are going to go have a look at it for me on monday

shortie · 02-19-2013, 10:47 AM

Well finally after freezing my ass off on the motorbike for a few weeks i have this morning put down a deposit on a 58 plate lci 325d M Sport E90.

Hopefully collecting it Friday morning

philmots · 02-19-2013, 11:29 AM

Very very nice.

Got a link?

shortie · 02-19-2013, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by PhilM

Very very nice.

Got a link?

They have already pulled it from their site, just checked lol

Here's a pic, not the best though. Begging for a black grill lol

mtr123 · 02-19-2013, 04:23 PM

lovely colour.

i saw an estate with the mv3's done a darker grey than the car and it looked gorgeous, i wouldn't think it would work but it really did.

and i hope you ordered black kidney grilles whilst you were there they'll look great

hope you enjoy it

coopersim · 02-19-2013, 04:30 PM

Glad to see you got sorted shortie

shortie · 02-19-2013, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mtr123

lovely colour.

i saw an estate with the mv3's done a darker grey than the car and it looked gorgeous, i wouldn't think it would work but it really did.

and i hope you ordered black kidney grilles whilst you were there they'll look great

hope you enjoy it

I was thinking exactly the same when they a due a refurb lol

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Originally Posted by coopersim

Glad to see you got sorted shortie

Cheers mate, fingers crossed this is more reliable than the last one. Plan on keeping it for a few years lol

AWBimmer · 02-19-2013, 04:53 PM

Congrats matey, you'll be impressed with that!

01-25-2013, 10:25 AM	#69
peterg1965 Brigadier General 164 Rep 4,190 Posts Drives: F30 335d M Sport, F15 X5 40d Join Date: May 2007 Location: The place of dark satanic mills, UK iTrader: (0)	That's a really good 'sell' from Stratstone with that video! I have bought several cars over the phone from dealers and never received that level of service!
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Shane. Lieutenant 51 Rep 533 Posts Drives: F15 X5 40d M Sport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Suffolk iTrader: (4) Garage List 2014 BMW X5 40d M S ... [0.00]	http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=774094 Mine is for sale now have a replacement car so it's just sitting in the garage really is a mint car gonna be gutted to see it go but the boot just wasn't practical
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01-25-2013, 02:54 PM	#72
Danny.B. Lieutenant Colonel 94 Rep 1,581 Posts Drives: E90 330d M Sport Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: England - Lincolnshire iTrader: (1)	wow coopersim what a guy you are, credit to the forum as has been said! __________________
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01-26-2013, 07:14 AM	#73
coopersim Captain 77 Rep 879 Posts Drives: 420d Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Glos. iTrader: (2)	Bad news shortie: Hi Simon Unfortunately the 325d was sold this morning and so is no longer available. Whilst I am unlikely to get anything the same I will forward details of anything that I get that I think would be suitable. Regards Adam
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peterg1965 Brigadier General 164 Rep 4,190 Posts Drives: F30 335d M Sport, F15 X5 40d Join Date: May 2007 Location: The place of dark satanic mills, UK iTrader: (0)	Not an LCI model but what about this one? http://www.approved.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/...price_ASC\|list I have never seen a spec like it! Bet £15k would seal the deal.
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coopersim Captain 77 Rep 879 Posts Drives: 420d Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Glos. iTrader: (2)	Under budget and over mileage but this looks nice: http://www.approved.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/...tance_ASC\|list This is an se, but lci and low mileage: http://www.approved.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/...tance_ASC\|list Last edited by coopersim; 01-26-2013 at 01:07 PM..
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Rudz Lieutenant Colonel 249 Rep 1,721 Posts Drives: F30 335D xDrive Shadow Edition Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (3)	did u see this one shortie http://www.approved.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/...price_ASC\|list well under your budget, an 07 plate, an M Sport, low miles, great spec __________________ ICE Fronts: Morel Hybrid Ovation II 4, Rears: DLS R4, Center: Focal 100CA, Subs: *Earthquake SWS8, JL 10W7, Amps:* Audison LRX 6.9, Audison LRX 2.9, JL Slash 500/1 V2, DSP: JBL MS8
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02-19-2013, 10:47 AM	#82
shortie Lieutenant 48 Rep 573 Posts Drives: BMW 320i M sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: West Midlands UK iTrader: (0)	Well finally after freezing my ass off on the motorbike for a few weeks i have this morning put down a deposit on a 58 plate lci 325d M Sport E90. Hopefully collecting it Friday morning __________________
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