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Browsing for a cheap daily driver - The search is over! 27/05/2019

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Browsing for a cheap daily driver - E46 320d touring - HELP!

Post by Worcester_spoon » Wed Apr 24, 2019 1:19 pm

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Mondeo- ... 1438.l2649

Cheap, and low mileage (although it is auto...)
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Post by tee.gilding » Wed Apr 24, 2019 4:09 pm

Worcester_spoon wrote: Wed Apr 24, 2019 1:19 pm https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Mondeo- ... 1438.l2649

Cheap, and low mileage (although it is auto...)
Really looking for an E46 320d now, instead of my original thoughts of a Mondeo/Focus or Passat/Golf.
2007 Z4 3.0si Sport (E86) : Stratus Grey : Black Oregon leather : 19" Veemann V-FS33 : BC Racing coilovers : Kumho Ecsta rubber : MTEC discs : Brembo pads : stubby aerial : ZHP gear knob

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Post by tee.gilding » Wed Apr 24, 2019 4:57 pm

Just found this gem, just been listed. I think I'll have to get over there and have a look!

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified ... dal=photos
2007 Z4 3.0si Sport (E86) : Stratus Grey : Black Oregon leather : 19" Veemann V-FS33 : BC Racing coilovers : Kumho Ecsta rubber : MTEC discs : Brembo pads : stubby aerial : ZHP gear knob

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Post by tee.gilding » Wed Apr 24, 2019 5:10 pm

tee.gilding wrote: Wed Apr 24, 2019 4:57 pm Just found this gem, just been listed. I think I'll have to get over there and have a look!

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified ... dal=photos
Lasted about 5 seconds before they deleted the ad! That one went FAST!!!
2007 Z4 3.0si Sport (E86) : Stratus Grey : Black Oregon leather : 19" Veemann V-FS33 : BC Racing coilovers : Kumho Ecsta rubber : MTEC discs : Brembo pads : stubby aerial : ZHP gear knob

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Post by tee.gilding » Mon May 27, 2019 11:45 pm

UPDATE: 27/05/19

So my search is now over. On Saturday morning I became the proud owner of a 2006 E91 320d Sport. It's not what I was originally looking at, but after test driving a 123k Golf estate, then finding this E91 locally, I couldn't resist upping my budget a little and going for a look.

It's a Lemans Blue M Sport model with style 194 wheels, and a shadow blue / alcantara interior with aluminium trim. The bodywork is in great condition for its mileage (93k) but the wheels could do with a refurb. It's a fairly basic spec, but has a few niceties, like cruise control, reverse sensors, and working cup holders!

So thank you all for your input on this quest for a new daily driver. Much appreciated!

Here's the new daily:
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I'll have to take some better shots when I get the chance. In the meantime, my old daily is up for grabs, if anyone fancies a bargain (at £900 ONO) gimme a shout!
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Post by JamieZ4C » Tue May 28, 2019 11:24 am

Very nice! Love the colour and the M Sport kit always looks good on a E9X.

Glad you managed to up the budget and find something you can enjoy as well as being practical :thumbsup:
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Post by Mr Tidy » Tue May 28, 2019 8:11 pm

It looks great in that colour. :thumbsup:

Unless you get an ES model, the features you've mentioned are standard on 3 Series (unlike Z4s) plus you get a MFSW. :lol:
Coupes because stunning!
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Post by tee.gilding » Wed May 29, 2019 6:39 am

Mr Tidy wrote: Tue May 28, 2019 8:11 pm It looks great in that colour. :thumbsup:

Unless you get an ES model, the features you've mentioned are standard on 3 Series (unlike Z4s) plus you get a MFSW. :lol:
Nice that they decided to include some nice basic options as standard on the E91's then! I'm very thankful I went for a Sport model - there are a few ES and SE's for sale but they're definitely poverty-spec by comparison!
2007 Z4 3.0si Sport (E86) : Stratus Grey : Black Oregon leather : 19" Veemann V-FS33 : BC Racing coilovers : Kumho Ecsta rubber : MTEC discs : Brembo pads : stubby aerial : ZHP gear knob

Instagram: @stratus.z4coupe

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