My 2008 E85 Spec

[pizZ4zz]

For info, in case anyone is interested.

It's a 2.5Si Sport 218bhp, 6-speed manual

Options:
• Style 108 wheels
• Individual Piano Black trim
• Xenon Headlights c/w Headlight Wash
• Heated Seats
• Bluetooth preparation
• Hi Fi 10 Loudspeaker System
• Full Oregon Leather
• A52 Space Grey Metallic Paint
• Comfort Pack - Multi-function Steering Wheel Controls
• Comfort Pack - Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror
• Comfort Pack - Storage Compartment Package
• Comfort Pack - Park Distance Control (rear)
• Comfort Pack - Rain Sensor with Auto Headlight Activation
• Cruise Control (retro-fit with all-BMW parts)

Built in June 2008, probably delivered to the dealer September 2008 and registered by them in mid-December - probably so they still got their dealer bonus. That's my theory anyway.

BUT no-one buying sports cars like this straight after the financial crash, and the E89 came out in spring 2009. So I got a hefty discount and ended up with a car that would normally have been beyond me!

The silver 2007 MX5 in the photo is my part-ex.

 

[Zulu4]

Nice

 

[Mr Tidy]

That's a great spec, but then pre-reg cars usually seem to come with some good options fitted.

 

[pizZ4zz]

I think Mr Tidy is spot-on about pre-registered cars.

Driving away from the Knights in my MX5, I started adding up everything it had. It was way better than I'd have expected for the price I paid. In fact, the previous week I nearly bought a 2.5 Sport. I said I'd have it, but the Sales Manager had already sold it and not told the guy I took the test drive with. It was a non Si (so only 177bhp) with 6000 miles on the clock, not as many toys, and for only £1,500 less!

Some deals are meant to be, which is perhaps why I've hung on to it....