Caporegime
So buy over 60k and put away £100/month for contingency? Seems fair. Would you expect to pay out more than £1,200 in repairs annually on these cars?
- xenons are nice
- they make the front of the car look nicer
- you get better daytime running lights
- undoubtedly they are better at night
- the colour temperature of halogens is yellow instead of white
- halogens dont project quite as far
- halogens aren't self levelling
- you don't get the power wash with halogens
So buy over 60k and put away £100/month for contingency? Seems fair. Would you expect to pay out more than £1,200 in repairs annually on these cars?
Considering that the premise of your post was that xenons are overrated, you've done a good job of rebutting yourself there .
My last car had xenons, my current car has LEDs. I'd never even contemplate going back to halogen lights, front or rear. It's ancient tech and it's embarrassing that so many new cars still come with halogen bulbs all-round.
of course id prefer xenon's buy then my car would be a few years older and have another 20k or so on the clock or I'd be a few grand poorer.
I would say no, based on the fact there are two scroll-wheels by the headlight switch. One for dashboard lighting and the other would be for headlight adjustment.Can't tell if this has Xenons
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201607195987200
I would say no
I've never been in a situation where I needed a warranty on a car but I've seen them mentioned in regards to BMW a lot on here.Well I used registration from that car I linked earlier for getting a quote on BMW Comprehensive cover.
It comes out at £1079 a year, or £102.48 a month, with a £100 excess.
Gives me a good idea of costs.
Thanks.
(its £1679 a month if the mileage is over 60k. I had tried 62000 on quote)
I know you say you want a 5 series (they are good cars), but have you considered any alternatives?
I only mention it because something like this is viable:
http://usedcars.lexus.co.uk/used-GS/GS-450h/3.5-SE-L/Sidcup/1833777-605900011-1607059.aspx
They are fast (0-60 is 5.9), reasonably economical for their size/performance, very well equipped, and reliable. Also, in my experience, Lexus are dealer are very good.
Lastly, an extended warranty is £1095 for 2 years, with no excess, and includes 2 years AA breakdown cover which would normally set you back £300ish.