I'd say no more than £4000, as you can get a pretty mint, FSH, 2000 model 318 with a clear lens kit fitted for about £4500. The 6cyls begin at that sort of price as well, and for not much more, the more powerful and better looking 318 Coupes.
Another what's this worth? (BMW 318SE)
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[TW]Fox;10863947 said:
, I understand how you feel about these. But I'd be more than happy with the performance of one. The 318s are great to insure and cheap to run (petrol costs), whilst still remaining a 3 series
Help would be appreciated Fox
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How tall are you? If you're about 6 foot then you'll struggle to fit in the front, especially with a sunroof as they're rather cramped
Rear legroom is rather poor too
My Dad test drove a 2001 model when new and he was distinctly unimpressed
Rear legroom is rather poor too
My Dad test drove a 2001 model when new and he was distinctly unimpressed
I'm 6 foot 2 and have had no problem with any 3 series, from e30 to e92.
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My Dad (6') and myself (6'2") found our heads rubbed against the roof of the car even with the seat on its lowest setting
Feb 2007 I paid £5500 for my 66k one in immaculate condition with 99 V plate, 1yrs tax, new MOT and fresh Inspection 2 done so under 4500 for that seems fair.
I've had it a full year and no mechanical faults have occured (even with the free 12 mths £1000 warranty) and I have MOT due Monday so stay tuned ^_^
I've had it a full year and no mechanical faults have occured (even with the free 12 mths £1000 warranty) and I have MOT due Monday so stay tuned ^_^
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I guess that's a valid point^ parts will be expensive /if/ you need them so it's always best to find a specialist in your area. I was lucky in that there is a local one who charges less but has a dealer stamp on services. Look around and see!
My Focus is worth 3700 Private/3100 Trade
I would be PXing my Focus for it as pointed out above.
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My Focus is worth 3700 Private/3100 Trade
I would be PXing my Focus for it as pointed out above.
If you're part exchanging your Focus then the best you can realistically expect is the trade price. You're also unlikely to get much of a discount on the BMW
The BMW just isn't worth £1400 on top of your Focus IMO. It's a standard one with six figure mileage and potentially frightening servicing and running costs!
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Sorry mate,
No offence, Just chuckled while reading and watching the darts.
In your position I would keep the focus.
BMW running is not cheap.
You enjoy your Focus.
If you can afford to run it etc.. Then do it.
I doubt the 318 BMW will give you any more satisfaction...Other than bigger running cost's.
But as I said before when you were looking at at a 2.0L focus.
Dont side grade imo.
Save some money and get a better car.
The 318s are great to insure and cheap to run (petrol costs), whilst still remaining a 3 series
No offence Tom, but this makes you sound like all you really want is the badge. If you really want a 3-series, surely you want the power to go with it?
And as mentioned, there's more to running costs than fuel and insurance. BMW servicing for a start.
Sorry mate,
No offence, Just chuckled while reading and watching the darts.
In your position I would keep the focus.
BMW running is not cheap.
You enjoy your Focus.
If you can afford to run it etc.. Then do it.
I doubt the 318 BMW will give you any more satisfaction...Other than bigger running cost's.
But as I said before when you were looking at at a 2.0L focus.
Dont side grade imo.
Save some money and get a better car.
Thanks. Some worthy advice I will take into consideration
Thanks. Some worthy advice I will take into consideration
Go with your heart and do what pleases you.
But also be smart.
The servicing periods are fairly big and of course I'm presuming nothing will go wrong with it.
It's nearly a ten year old car with 100k on it. Surely something will go wrong along the line?. There must be a point where the awesome German engineering ethos goes out the windows with these cars.
Then again I know nothing about BMW.
To summarise, if the deal goes ahead. Insurance = £300 PX = 100-150.
This is pretty doable for me atm. But it may stretch my finances if things do start going wrong and would leave me with a sour taste no doubt. Decisions, Decisions.
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