£15k to spend on E89 , where would you put your cash ?
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Like bikes always go for the biggest engine you can afford, you always get used to it.
And the iDrive screen is great toy.
So for me if I left my 23i, which is sensible economical for a daily driver, but just enough fun, would go 35is with DCT, as the manual box shifting ain't great.
And the iDrive screen is great toy.
So for me if I left my 23i, which is sensible economical for a daily driver, but just enough fun, would go 35is with DCT, as the manual box shifting ain't great.
Well my 2009 23i would probably sell at 8k, the same year 35is say 15k.
With a new model around the corner, who knows where £'s will go.
Problem is BMW ain't Porsche, they will never hold their value.
Like a friend said Bmw for managers and Mercs for directors, it's how the brand is seen.
With a new model around the corner, who knows where £'s will go.
Problem is BMW ain't Porsche, they will never hold their value.
Like a friend said Bmw for managers and Mercs for directors, it's how the brand is seen.
Excuse my ignorance but what do you get extra or different if the car is an M Sport?
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Smartbear said:mr wilks said:Smartbear said:Hi, your dipping in/out changes the choice imho compared to a long term ownership proposal.
If long term I'd get the youngest car for my money (20i) & spice it up with a 100bhp+ remap for shits & giggles
For a short term toe in the water I'd go with the sdrive 30i, these are well proven with a lowish entry price & don't have the financial worry of problems arising with the twin turbo 35i/35is models.
Just my opinion of course
Rob
All good sense Rob & echoes my own thoughts , specwise ? anything you see as a must have for both user & resale prospects ?
I'd say heated m sport seats are a sure bet to help resale, I've not had nav on any of my zeds but think I'm in a minority for not classing it as a "must have" :?
M-sport styling along with 18/19" wheels seem to be popular and make the cars stand out from the standard spec versions (silverline?)
I wouldn't class myself as an expert and these are a just mixture of my own leanings and those of forum members looking for cars
Rob
I'm now on my second E89 and as you know the options list is very long but the things I've considered most useful/attractive when searching for one to buy have included; Comfort Pack (this gives you the wind deflector, parking sensors front and rear, extended storage, cruise control and electrically folding and dimming door mirrors) - Sports Seats (heated of course) - Upgraded Sound System (the basic 6 speaker set up is pretty poor) - Extended Lighting (useful extra lighting, especially in the cabin) - Wheels (anything bigger than standard).
The Sat Nav with iDrive for me was a nice to have but wasn't a deal breaker. Enhanced Bluetooth is also worth having for the improved phone integration. Of course these are just my preferences
EssexZed said:Smartbear said:
I'm now on my second E89 and as you know the options list is very long but the things I've considered most useful/attractive when searching for one to buy have included; Comfort Pack (this gives you the wind deflector, parking sensors front and rear, extended storage, cruise control and electrically folding and dimming door mirrors) - Sports Seats (heated of course) - Upgraded Sound System (the basic 6 speaker set up is pretty poor) - Extended Lighting (useful extra lighting, especially in the cabin) - Wheels (anything bigger than standard).
The Sat Nav with iDrive for me was a nice to have but wasn't a deal breaker. Enhanced Bluetooth is also worth having for the improved phone integration. Of course these are just my preferences
Thanks , good knowledge worth sharing
I had the exact same dilemma.
After driving 4 different cars, a 2.5, 2 x 2.0 and a 3.0, It was tough to decide.
The 2.0 s were near the £15k mark, the 3.0 at £13k and the 2.5 at £11k.
After a lot of thought and looking at the running costs/depreciation, I settled on a DSB 59 plate 2.5 with f/r parking, leather, wind deflector and a few other bits.
It's done a genuine 22000 miles. Owner wanted £11k but we settled on £10300. Car is excellent and a joy to drive.
I thought that the low mikes and FSH would mean I shouldn't have too many bills and it should not depreciate much more.
The straight six might not be the fastest, but it sounds really nice and is super smooth.
I'm delighted with how much car I got for £10300.
Considering the obscene amount of speed cameras and camera vans here in NE Scotland, a cruiser engine seemed the most sensible choice.
After driving 4 different cars, a 2.5, 2 x 2.0 and a 3.0, It was tough to decide.
The 2.0 s were near the £15k mark, the 3.0 at £13k and the 2.5 at £11k.
After a lot of thought and looking at the running costs/depreciation, I settled on a DSB 59 plate 2.5 with f/r parking, leather, wind deflector and a few other bits.
It's done a genuine 22000 miles. Owner wanted £11k but we settled on £10300. Car is excellent and a joy to drive.
I thought that the low mikes and FSH would mean I shouldn't have too many bills and it should not depreciate much more.
The straight six might not be the fastest, but it sounds really nice and is super smooth.
I'm delighted with how much car I got for £10300.
Considering the obscene amount of speed cameras and camera vans here in NE Scotland, a cruiser engine seemed the most sensible choice.
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1 I would forget trying to forecast resale value. Also who knows what they will actually accept.
2 I would be looking for the one that has a discernible history of having been garaged all of its life.
3 Has tires that will be suitable for your kind of driving and might not need replacement after the year
4 One that is not due for maintenance like spark plugs, injectors, brake fluid, oil
5 Not sure if you have Carfax in the UK but it is cheap and worth it to determine if it has been in a wreck.
6. Low mileage and negotiate. Walk away (you can always return.) Its him or you..
7 The one that, during the test drive makes you so happy that you almost disregard 1-5 and makes you think
how can I not buy this one!
8 The exceptional ones probably will lack some things that you want. Make a list. e.g. Someone on here said most people who have the smaller engine would get a bigger one next time.
Make sure you enjoy the year.
2 I would be looking for the one that has a discernible history of having been garaged all of its life.
3 Has tires that will be suitable for your kind of driving and might not need replacement after the year
4 One that is not due for maintenance like spark plugs, injectors, brake fluid, oil
5 Not sure if you have Carfax in the UK but it is cheap and worth it to determine if it has been in a wreck.
6. Low mileage and negotiate. Walk away (you can always return.) Its him or you..
7 The one that, during the test drive makes you so happy that you almost disregard 1-5 and makes you think
how can I not buy this one!
8 The exceptional ones probably will lack some things that you want. Make a list. e.g. Someone on here said most people who have the smaller engine would get a bigger one next time.
Make sure you enjoy the year.
Cant comment on what one to buy as we have only ever had one but looking at cars you have had, the normal turn over, how long you are thinking of having this one, it seems like it would be wise to try and get the cheapest around with fairly good spec and not spend £15k.
The more you spend, the more you might lose.
Looking at what you might lose in a year (around £2k possibly) is that what you are prepared to lose?
Then theres the doom mongers who say the arse is going to drop out of the E89s value, are they right or wrong?
The more you spend, the more you might lose.
Looking at what you might lose in a year (around £2k possibly) is that what you are prepared to lose?
Then theres the doom mongers who say the arse is going to drop out of the E89s value, are they right or wrong?
I'd agree, cheapest (whatever the spec and engine) is likely to lose the least as long as the price of entry is right.
Do you not fancy finding a keeper?
Do you not fancy finding a keeper?
