AU 335i Coupe

Spin · 06-06-2011, 05:16 AM

Just wondered if anyone off here owned this previously and if so any info as considering purchase.

My only reservation is 3 owners on the log book, first reg Dec 2008.

It's got all the toys except Nav and has 36K on the clock.

I have been offered a very strong PX against my 130 - the creen price is £22,600.

Cheers

- Paul - · 06-06-2011, 05:37 AM

I don't know why 3 owners would put you off. On a high spec car - people tend to buy in warranty and then sell on before warranty is up etc.

Spin · 06-06-2011, 06:10 AM

True. The car will come with 12 months approved warranty plus the balance of manufacturers until Dec this year.

With some of the stories on here about failed turbos or the odd rogue car I guess just being careful.

m1bjr · 06-06-2011, 06:43 AM

Sounds about £2k over to begin with.

No wonder the PX looks strong...

ghosty · 06-06-2011, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by m1bjr

Sounds about £2k over to begin with.

No wonder the PX looks strong...

thats about right for dealer prices then..

Spin · 06-06-2011, 07:20 AM

Looking across the BMW approved stock it's one of the cheapest as per the Stratsone price promise, yes I could get the same car cheaper form an independant but as you have pointed out the PX would be £2K less so I end up about equal - the main benefit of sticking with approved is the warranty followed by convenience as my own car has finance outstanding which they will settle.

I'm a little undecided as i do prefer manuals but having said that it drove lovely especially using the paddles, funny how opinions can change as I had a 335D previously and sold that in my desire for a manual.

G82Dude · 06-06-2011, 11:46 AM

No nav - jog on and find one that does...

dxb335d · 06-06-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by uke92dude

No nav - jog on and find one that does...

+1

davyk31 · 06-06-2011, 02:45 PM

I wouldn't walk away just because it has no nav but would use it as a bargaining point. Guides knock about 2k off for no nav.

Czech335 · 06-06-2011, 03:14 PM

are you joking, 22k and no nav?

You can have my December 2006 with 30k on the clock with nav for 16k

Also you can take out a warrantee for any 335i as long as its under 60k for 48 quid per month.

Nick999 · 06-06-2011, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by uke92dude

No nav - jog on and find one that does...

Took me ages to find an ED model 335i M Sport coupe in black with manual gearbox and 'NO' nav.. Dont like the BMW system. Much prefer my TomTom touch screen for the very rare occasions I use nav.

If I order a new 335i, it will have sunroof and heated seats, but no nav!!

There may be an immaculate black coupe available with 20K less miles, and a fair bit cheaper soon

G82Dude · 06-06-2011, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick999

Took me ages to find an ED model 335i M Sport coupe in black with manual gearbox and 'NO' nav.. Dont like the BMW system. Much prefer my TomTom touch screen for the very rare occasions I use nav.

It's more than just nav though. iDrive and control over the car's systems. And in iDrive2 version it's very good - hard drive, music, etc, etc, etc. I certainly wouldn't buy a car in that class without it. And you don't have to faff with suction cup brackets, smears all over the screen, power cables. Yes TomTom is better but...

webwysard · 06-06-2011, 06:45 PM

I wouldn't buy a car worth 22k without a nav.

Have had a bad experiance twice with Stratstone so no way I would buy a car from them.

Dr G13 · 06-07-2011, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

+1

yeh walk away as 22k without nav nobody will buy afterwards.

Nick999 · 06-07-2011, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr G13

yeh walk away as 22k without nav nobody will buy afterwards.

Lol.. No one gonna buy a 335i without nav..

No one is gonna buy pre ED either with £460 road tax..

Certainly no one is gonna buy a lowely SE version.. Or any version without full leather trim and 19" wheels!

Looks like there are gonna be very few cars out there to choose from.

Guess I will have to keep my own 335i for ever, cuz it would never sell without nav.. Utter bollox!!!!

The 335i at the start of the thread is worth every penny of £22k.. It's on a 58 plate. Main dealer AUC. Excellent spec and condition, with low mileage. The right colour combo!! They dont hang around long at that price!!

I guess the replies from owners saying dont buy without nav got the best, newest ultimate spec cars on this forum.. Not

335iLondon · 06-07-2011, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick999

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr G13

yeh walk away as 22k without nav nobody will buy afterwards.

Lol.. No one gonna buy a 335i without nav..

No one is gonna buy pre ED either with Â£460 road tax..

Certainly no one is gonna buy a lowely SE version.. Or any version without full leather trim and 19" wheels!

Looks like there are gonna be very few cars out there to choose from.

Guess I will have to keep my own 335i for ever, cuz it would never sell without nav.. Utter bollox!!!!

The 335i at the start of the thread is worth every penny of Â£22k.. It's on a 58 plate. Main dealer AUC. Excellent spec and condition, with low mileage. The right colour combo!! They dont hang around long at that price!!

I guess the replies from owners saying dont buy without nav got the best, newest ultimate spec cars on this forum.. Not

Haha a bit carried away with your point, but I tend to agree.
There is an ideal spec, but many people do not like idrive, even if they have not tried the newer versions.
I do not have nav but never feel I am missing out, as Tomtom is more useful IMO And only required on 50% of journeys
There is something nice about being in a car such as a 335i and just driving. Not fiddling with gadgets etc.
All cars will have pro's and cons but I fail to see how people seem to rate nav as the be all and end all of the desirability of a car. Nice wheels and low milage would supersede the nav or no nav- but then I'm bias before someone points out.

rogerxp · 06-07-2011, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 335iLondon

but then I'm bias before someone points out.

You're bias

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BIGTIME · 06-07-2011, 05:35 AM

I agree, 22k for that 335i looks good to me.

Fox530 · 06-07-2011, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by BIGTIME

I agree, 22k for that 335i looks good to me.

There are not queues of people outside dealers trying to buy 3 year old 3 litre 3 Series at the moment - so haggle hard. If you are not bothered about nav then take advantage of this and grab a good deal. The fact they've been so generous on PX suggests they realise £22k is a bit rich..

Nick999 · 06-07-2011, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BIGTIME

I agree, 22k for that 335i looks good to me.

That 335i is just 2.5 years old. Wont even require it's first mot untill December. Cant believe it's lost best part of £20k in such a short period.

Bit of a bargain with a full AUC warrantee at just £21.7k. I bet if it had been manual it would have already sold!!

http://www.stratstone.com/vehiclesea...ngsourceid=203

jjbirch · 06-07-2011, 10:28 AM

ill stay well away from idrive, my old 3 series had no nav and never failed the radio or other stuff for 5 years, got a 07 plate 5 series and main chip that controls the idrive has failed and going to cost £1000 just for the part,

Spin · 06-07-2011, 11:02 AM

I passed on the car as I was getting nervous about issues etc, they now have dropped it from £22644 to £21764 thanks to the previous poster who kindly pasted the link.

Nav doesn't bother me in the least I've had BMW both with and without and still use the Tom Tom LOl !!

Going to hang fire for a while.

Thanks for all the advice

06-06-2011, 05:16 AM	#1
Spin fast Cars are safer 26 Rep 310 Posts Drives: 335d M Sport Coupe Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South Derbyshire iTrader: (1)	AU 335i Coupe - NV58 DFZ Just wondered if anyone off here owned this previously and if so any info as considering purchase. My only reservation is 3 owners on the log book, first reg Dec 2008. It's got all the toys except Nav and has 36K on the clock. I have been offered a very strong PX against my 130 - the creen price is £22,600. Cheers __________________ His - Audi S3 Sportback & Honda S2000. Hers - BMW 320D Sport, New Shape. eta 16/06. "Fast Cars are Safer..."
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- Paul - Major General 689 Rep 7,308 Posts Drives: see above. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (5) Garage List 2005 320D SE [10.00] 2005 645 [9.00]	I don't know why 3 owners would put you off. On a high spec car - people tend to buy in warranty and then sell on before warranty is up etc. __________________ My Photos
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06-06-2011, 06:10 AM	#3
Spin fast Cars are safer 26 Rep 310 Posts Drives: 335d M Sport Coupe Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South Derbyshire iTrader: (1)	True. The car will come with 12 months approved warranty plus the balance of manufacturers until Dec this year. With some of the stories on here about failed turbos or the odd rogue car I guess just being careful. __________________ His - Audi S3 Sportback & Honda S2000. Hers - BMW 320D Sport, New Shape. eta 16/06. "Fast Cars are Safer..."
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m1bjr LSD - No, you're not seeing things 72 Rep 3,302 Posts Drives: Baby F36 Gran Coupe Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Plymouth UK iTrader: (4)	Sounds about £2k over to begin with. No wonder the PX looks strong... __________________
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Spin fast Cars are safer 26 Rep 310 Posts Drives: 335d M Sport Coupe Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South Derbyshire iTrader: (1)	Looking across the BMW approved stock it's one of the cheapest as per the Stratsone price promise, yes I could get the same car cheaper form an independant but as you have pointed out the PX would be £2K less so I end up about equal - the main benefit of sticking with approved is the warranty followed by convenience as my own car has finance outstanding which they will settle. I'm a little undecided as i do prefer manuals but having said that it drove lovely especially using the paddles, funny how opinions can change as I had a 335D previously and sold that in my desire for a manual. __________________ His - Audi S3 Sportback & Honda S2000. Hers - BMW 320D Sport, New Shape. eta 16/06. "Fast Cars are Safer..."
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G82Dude - 290 Rep 2,598 Posts Drives: M4CMxD Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	No nav - jog on and find one that does...
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davyk31 Major General 1036 Rep 6,944 Posts Drives: Macan GTS :-) & F40 M135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't walk away just because it has no nav but would use it as a bargaining point. Guides knock about 2k off for no nav.
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Czech335 Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 273 Posts Drives: E92 335i & E93 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Prague / London iTrader: (0)	are you joking, 22k and no nav? You can have my December 2006 with 30k on the clock with nav for 16k Also you can take out a warrantee for any 335i as long as its under 60k for 48 quid per month.
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webwysard Captain 57 Rep 737 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: North West iTrader: (3)	I wouldn't buy a car worth 22k without a nav. Have had a bad experiance twice with Stratstone so no way I would buy a car from them.
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BIGTIME Lieutenant 27 Rep 498 Posts Drives: E92 M3 DCT - Mineral White Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East iTrader: (0)	I agree, 22k for that 335i looks good to me.
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jjbirch Banned 75 Rep 2,927 Posts Drives: E60 530D M SPORT Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: england iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 320d m sport [0.00]	ill stay well away from idrive, my old 3 series had no nav and never failed the radio or other stuff for 5 years, got a 07 plate 5 series and main chip that controls the idrive has failed and going to cost £1000 just for the part,
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Spin fast Cars are safer 26 Rep 310 Posts Drives: 335d M Sport Coupe Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South Derbyshire iTrader: (1)	I passed on the car as I was getting nervous about issues etc, they now have dropped it from £22644 to £21764 thanks to the previous poster who kindly pasted the link. Nav doesn't bother me in the least I've had BMW both with and without and still use the Tom Tom LOl !! Going to hang fire for a while. Thanks for all the advice __________________ His - Audi S3 Sportback & Honda S2000. Hers - BMW 320D Sport, New Shape. eta 16/06. "Fast Cars are Safer..."
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