The cheaper 35i's are all older and pre-LCI - not really comparing like for like. The 2 LCI 35i's are just as expensive as the 35is. The £14k 35i's are £14k because they are 12 years old and higher mileage. Also they're not orange....The.Analyst wrote: ↑Sun Sep 26, 2021 9:19 pmOn AT today the bottom 5 ish cars are 35i at £14k ish average ..the top 5 car ish cars are 35is at £23k ish..tiglon wrote: ↑Sun Sep 26, 2021 8:06 pm I'm not sure where you lot are finding these well-specced 35i's for so much less than a 35is, certainly not on Autotrader where a LCI 30k 35i without adaptive suspension costs £26k but a LCI 20k 35is costs £27k - a grand extra for much lower mileage and all the extras without having to modify anything.
I'm also curious where you find a louder exhaust for the 35i for "a small number of pounds".
As someone pointed out a bit of work on a reasonator box or baffle box with a 4.5 inch grinder and a welder would get you to the same point.
Given that there were precious few changes to 35i / 35is over its run, paying big money for a newer one doesn’t buy you a lot..
Condition is much more important than age or mileage
Who buys a £20k car and tales a grinder and welder to the exhaust?
Can't you enjoy your own car without snide remarks about people who bought a more expensive one? You bought a great car, so did I. We both win.