E89 Market watch

[t90ark]

What are peoples thoughts on this one? Very low miles but quite basic in terms of equipment. Is it a tad pricey given the equipment level or about right?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details ... obcid=soc3

[B21]

Pretty basic spec bar heated seats and PDC…paying a premium for both low miles and a dealer…

[t90ark]

Pretty basic spec bar heated seats and PDC…paying a premium for both low miles and a dealer…

I think PDC sensors and heated seats should be treated as a given on these cars, shouldn't they? That makes the spec even worse.

[hopz121]

Pretty basic spec bar heated seats and PDC…paying a premium for both low miles and a dealer…

I think PDC sensors and heated seats should be treated as a given on these cars, shouldn't they? That makes the spec even worse.

They do come fairly well equipped as standard though to be fair.

I'd happily have an e89 M sport with PDC F&R, Heated Seats and an upgraded sound system.

Leather, Xenons, Nice wheels and other bits are standard anyway.

[Pondrew]

What are peoples thoughts on this one? Very low miles but quite basic in terms of equipment. Is it a tad pricey given the equipment level or about right?

Just for context; I have a 2013 car with the same mileage and a better spec. I would expect to get around £10k for it at present as a private sale. It's not for sale BTW!

[t90ark]

What are peoples thoughts on this one? Very low miles but quite basic in terms of equipment. Is it a tad pricey given the equipment level or about right?

Just for context; I have a 2013 car with the same mileage and a better spec. I would expect to get around £10k for it at present as a private sale. It's not for sale BTW!

Understood, lol.

I'm a bit nervous of private purchase. Maybe because I've never done it. Something I need to overcome, I guess

[Pondrew]

I'm a bit nervous of private purchase. Maybe because I've never done it. Something I need to overcome, I guess

If it's because you think you may buy a 'lemon' then an RAC or AA inspection can help immensely. Will still be a lot cheaper than paying dealer premiums if you don't have to (finance px etc).

[ronk]

I'm a bit nervous of private purchase. Maybe because I've never done it. Something I need to overcome, I guess

If you buy a car with a BMW insured warranty you will have a good level of safety.
The warranty requires a proper / verified service record and is transferable to a new owner.

It would certainly reduce the worry factor for me!

My car is £23k trade in value and circa £29k dealership selling price and a bmw warranty- if I was selling it privately you would be getting nothing less than a dealer would be offering?

Ie fully serviced , with a history and a warranty!

Ps not selling!

[MikeyH]

It's got more standard bits on it than my E85. But then so does a new Bradford's wheelbarrow

[ronk]

If you do buy privately, go to the garage that serviced the car and ask about its service record and any remedial work done - They will probably want to continue with your business and give you a potted history.

[t90ark]

Sorry everyone. I might have a few of these, lol.

Thoughts on this one? Well spec'd, I think.
What are these autos like?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details ... obcid=soc3

[PointedMarlin]

Sorry everyone. I might have a few of these, lol.

Thoughts on this one? Well spec'd, I think.
What are these autos like?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details ... obcid=soc3

I like the look of that
mine is a manual so can’t comment on the auto box

If I was buying it would tick lots of my boxes, the only one for me personally that I’m not a fan of is is the mileage but that’s personal preference & I’m sure others will say it’s no issue. I have no evidence to back that statement up I just know when I was looking I wanted one under 35k miles as I intend to keep mine for a long time & I was using it as daily doing between 5-8k miles a year

[t90ark]

Sorry everyone. I might have a few of these, lol.

Thoughts on this one? Well spec'd, I think.
What are these autos like?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details ... obcid=soc3

I like the look of that
mine is a manual so can’t comment on the auto box

If I was buying it would tick lots of my boxes, the only one for me personally that I’m not a fan of is is the mileage but that’s personal preference & I’m sure others will say it’s no issue. I have no evidence to back that statement up I just know when I was looking I wanted one under 35k miles as I intend to keep mine for a long time & I was using it as daily doing between 5-8k miles a year

I'd prefer lower mileage too but I don't think it's an issue on a looked after i6. It's a weekender for me and it works for my budget. Lower miles=higher price so a bit of a trade off. I could wait for winter I guess.

My last one was manual too. I know it's a different box than my F15 but at my age, the auto works, lol.

[Ole gits rule]

Mileage is fine, bought my 23i at 74k, had the car 2 years and now on 82k with no real issues, I could have bought one with 40k on it but 3k more so horses for courses with mileage / cost

looks like a decent spec car

[t90ark]

Mileage is fine, bought my 23i at 74k, had the car 2 years and now on 82k with no real issues, I could have bought one with 40k on it but 3k more so horses for courses with mileage / cost

looks like a decent spec car

Yeah, I'm not bothered with mileage. Would like a year or two newer, but again, budget.

How would you compare the 23 to the 30? Definitely more 23's to choose from.