Yes the M Sport are definitely a better spec - the more I look at the E85 I am in conversations about the more I dont want to buy it given the paint work rectification, oil leaks, new tyres needed etc. I dont mind a project, but when all that project is is paying other people to do stuff it feels less of a project and more of a money pit :lol:
3.0si E85 or 23i E89
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It’s funny how people look at things in different ways. Return this car to standard would probably net you £1,500, which leaves you with a well specced/great condition/one previous owner/very low mileage 3.0i for c.£8k. I doubt you’d find the same any cheaper.coldel said:Thanks all good comments...I saw that one with the Aero kit and wheels. I think its a lot of money for something which just has the aero kit and the wrong wheels on it
coldel said:Thanks all good comments...I saw that one with the Aero kit and wheels. I think its a lot of money for something which just has the aero kit and the wrong wheels on it
Spot on
And the one in the previous link is advertised as an Si but isn’t
Zedebee said:It’s funny how people look at things in different ways. Return this car to standard would probably net you £1,500, which leaves you with a well specced/great condition/one previous owner/very low mileage 3.0i for c.£8k. I doubt you’d find the same any cheaper.coldel said:Thanks all good comments...I saw that one with the Aero kit and wheels. I think its a lot of money for something which just has the aero kit and the wrong wheels on it
Its not an SI, so the M54 engine and spec. So I would be paying £8k for a non SI purely based on the miles, which to be honest I am not that fussed about. Would prefer it to be a few grand cheaper with 80k miles on it.
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If I've read correctly your budget is around £9k?coldel said:
That is a tricky figure TBH. You will get 'bottom of the barrel' E89s (unless you are extremely lucky), or a 'just above average' E85 3L by the look of it, and your comments.
If you want an E89, for another £2-3k you will get a much better choice and, you would hope, much better cars.
To put that budget into context, you will get an average 10 year old Ford Focus with around 60k miles. Cars are just expensive, no matter what flavour they are.
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coldel said:
Depends... If you buy a low mileage E85 you are still winning
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Zedebee said:It’s funny how people look at things in different ways. Return this car to standard would probably net you £1,500, which leaves you with a well specced/great condition/one previous owner/very low mileage 3.0i for c.£8k. I doubt you’d find the same any cheaper.coldel said:Thanks all good comments...I saw that one with the Aero kit and wheels. I think its a lot of money for something which just has the aero kit and the wrong wheels on it
Its a nice example that one... And if you wanted to sell the alpina wheels and stick some 108's on as an example, you will be in credit for sure.... Worth considering
inkey$ said:Out of all the E89's, and after reading some of the feedback from owners on here, I'd be looking for a very well specced low-key 20i and getting it remapped
I did some googling on them, the guide rails for the chains need doing dont they? They fail as a matter of when rather than if?
tomoz4white said:
Mine had 82k, but came with I drive, extended lighting / extended storage pack / F&R PDC / Heated seats (Msport), reasonable value but not out standing IMHO, mine went for the same cash
Pondrew said:If I've read correctly your budget is around £9k?coldel said:
That is a tricky figure TBH. You will get 'bottom of the barrel' E89s (unless you are extremely lucky), or a 'just above average' E85 3L by the look of it, and your comments.
If you want an E89, for another £2-3k you will get a much better choice and, you would hope, much better cars.
To put that budget into context, you will get an average 10 year old Ford Focus with around 60k miles. Cars are just expensive, no matter what flavour they are.
Mine was nowhere near bottom of the barrel and was that money
This one looks decent value and great colour combo -https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202302174365090?advertising-location=at_cars&aggregatedTrim=M%20Sport%20Highline%20Edition&include-delivery-option=on&make=BMW&model=Z4&postcode=np45xf&price-from=6500&price-to=9000&sort=relevance&fromsra
Ah, okay. I clearly need to do more reading then :lol:coldel said:inkey$ said:Out of all the E89's, and after reading some of the feedback from owners on here, I'd be looking for a very well specced low-key 20i and getting it remapped
I did some googling on them, the guide rails for the chains need doing dont they? They fail as a matter of when rather than if?
inkey$ said:Ah, okay. I clearly need to do more reading then :lol:coldel said:inkey$ said:Out of all the E89's, and after reading some of the feedback from owners on here, I'd be looking for a very well specced low-key 20i and getting it remapped
I did some googling on them, the guide rails for the chains need doing dont they? They fail as a matter of when rather than if?
Can you at least finish a car before you lust for the next one?