[Barlows]

I'm after the following ASAP, willing to travel nationwide with money burning a hole in my pocket.

330i or 335i
Black Sapphire or Sparkling Graphite Grey
Black (Preferable) / Grey Leather (I come from the Blue half of Liverpool so not Red!)
Manual/Auto
Bluetooth
Heated Seats
Pro Sat Nav
< 50,000 miles
07/57

On a budget of +/- £16.5k

[m1bjr]

Rocking horse poo...

[Barlows]

Originally Posted by m1bjr

Rocking horse poo...

I know

I've seen some for sale privately that have around 70,000miles but without Bluetooth which is a definite for me!

Theres plenty of auto's about but i'm not interested in auto's.

I'll have to sacrifice something...

[Bungle009]

memory seats are standard fitment on e92 335i

[Barlows]

Originally Posted by Bungle009

memory seats are standard fitment on e92 335i

Thanks, i'll stop looking out for that on adverts now!

[RagingKileak]

Your budget needs to go up a little for all that, simples.

Matt

[Barlows]

Originally Posted by RagingKileak

Your budget needs to go up a little for all that, simples.

Matt

I should be able to stretch to £15k - depends what i get for my current car!

I'm in no desperate rush so i'll see if anything pops up.

I wish Manuals were more common, auto's seem to be easier to get hold of.

[pani_K3]

Same boat mate but looking for a 330d manual. Why people spec them with auto boxes I just don't know completely ruins the drive. If you wanted to drive a big lazy tourer then get a Cadillac not a sports coupe and fit it with a lazy man's autobox.

[Barlows]

Originally Posted by pani_K3

Same boat mate but looking for a 330d manual. Why people spec them with auto boxes I just don't know completely ruins the drive. If you wanted to drive a big lazy tourer then get a Cadillac not a sports coupe and fit it with a lazy man's autobox.

It's frustrating! There's a 335i M-Sport 43k, ticks most of the boxes for £15000 but it's an auto. Why people spec'd the auto on a drivers car this this i'll never know!

[script]

Originally Posted by pani_K3

Same boat mate but looking for a 330d manual. Why people spec them with auto boxes I just don't know completely ruins the drive. If you wanted to drive a big lazy tourer then get a Cadillac not a sports coupe and fit it with a lazy man's autobox.

The very fact you cant find one makes me think you are in a minority

[zltm089]

Take your time and get a proper manual gearbox.

[pani_K3]

Originally Posted by script

The very fact you cant find one makes me think you are in a minority

Indeed I am mate but I'm of the minority that loves driving and loves a proper manual box. A lot of people seem to want a poky motor but a lazy gearbox

But hey ho each to their own

[rick63]

Originally Posted by RagingKileak

Your budget needs to go up a little for all that, simples.

Matt

no stick to your budget, like you say great deal are autos but your budget will get you one sooner or later,one on ebay but its a auto with all the extras needed at 14500 or offers,its had all the hpfp and injectors changed on warranty as well ,just as hard for a seller to shift one, as looking for a manual.no way do you need to increase budget,after all the autos are a factory option which according to cap increase value,so a manual worth less in the trades eyes.

[Barlows]

Originally Posted by rick63

no stick to your budget, like you say great deal are autos but your budget will get you one sooner or later,one on ebay but its a auto with all the extras needed at 14500 or offers,its had all the hpfp and injectors changed on warranty as well ,just as hard for a seller to shift one, as looking for a manual.no way do you need to increase budget,after all the autos are a factory option which according to cap increase value,so a manual worth less in the trades eyes.

I've seen that, i'd snap that one right up if i was willing to live with an auto!

[davyk31]

Have you tried the auto in MS sport mode and shifting yourself, its a decent drive and then you can stick it in full auto when you are in lazy mode and bet if you did you would find yourself using auto more and more.

[Barlows]

Originally Posted by davyk31

Have you tried the auto in MS sport mode and shifting yourself, its a decent drive and then you can stick it in full auto when you are in lazy mode and bet if you did you would find yourself using auto more and more.

I've not to be honest, i don't mind an auto gearbox when i've driven them before but the other half (who'll drive it more than me) absolutely hates autos and won't budge!

[davyk31]

Let the other half have a go in the auto, also the paddles make manual shifts really easy and fun too.

[Barlows]

Originally Posted by davyk31

Let the other half have a go in the auto, also the paddles make manual shifts really easy and fun too.

I've suggested it but i'm getting nowhere haha.

I suppose i'll just have to keep my eyes peeled and see what manuals pop up

[rogerxp]

Stick with your guns and get a manual. All auto drivers are a bit gay My 335i and 330d were both manuals; freaking brilliant drives (they were rare then, even more so now)

[RagingKileak]

There is one on eBay that I think fits the bill mate. Can't QUITE see if it's manual for sure, but it does look it.

That said, it is an SE with MSport kit so not sure it's 100% there.

Matt

[Barlows]

Originally Posted by RagingKileak

There is one on eBay that I think fits the bill mate. Can't QUITE see if it's manual for sure, but it does look it.

That said, it is an SE with MSport kit so not sure it's 100% there.

Matt

Can you PM me a link at all please mate? I'm just scanning ebay and not sure which one it might be?

Thanks

[RagingKileak]

I can't at the moment mate as I use a mobile app. I will do tomorrow if I can!

Matt