Help my Father In Law choose a BMW :)

Dis86 · 12 Oct 2015 at 12:32

[TW]Fox;28673837 said:
What wasn't he sold on? If he didnt like them why would he like the 4 Series - its the same car, it drives the same, it has the same engine range, etc etc. Its like not being 'sold' on a 5 door Golf but deciding a 3 door Golf is epic.

If the budget is higher then fair enough but why struggle into a 4 Series when your budget buys a fabulous 3 Series loaded with kit?

The issue here is that the choice appears to be very average 4 Series or very good 3 Series and I cannot understand why in that situation you'd still pick the 4.

Cos he wants to look cool innit. He wants the classic all show no go x18i msport in white with 18inch black or anthracite alloys option.

bledd · 12 Oct 2015 at 12:58

Joe T said:
Seriously? The guy needs a sensible mid-level petrol, and you think an M3 or a diesel might be recommended?

21K?

2x 10K M3

lee1101 · 12 Oct 2015 at 12:59

Dis86 said:
Cos he wants to look cool innit. He wants the classic all show no go x18i msport in white with 18inch black or anthracite alloys option.

No, he really doesn't. He just prefers the look of the 4 series coupe to the 3 series. It will more than likely be the last car he purchases, he has had his current 320d for 13 years.

Havana_UK · 12 Oct 2015 at 13:29

£26k...since he's an old boy then something like this would be my choice.

Decent spec and the better engine choice (IMHO): http://usedcars.bmw.co.uk/4-Series/...98588-605243410-3497283.aspx?srcmdc=se_na_re_

agnes · 12 Oct 2015 at 14:50

Does it have to be a beemer?

Why not a lovely RS6?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...=audi&sort=default&postcode=rg100jt&logcode=p

Gun9 · 12 Oct 2015 at 15:55

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/bra...17-bhp-auto-for-30694-broadspeed-save-2299001

Bargain I've ordered one in the Blue.

AshD93 · 12 Oct 2015 at 16:03

Whooosh.

Skull · 12 Oct 2015 at 16:38

I've seen 2009/10 BMW 7 series (740LI) with 40,000 on the clock for £22,000

Burned_Alive · 12 Oct 2015 at 16:45

Worth noting that at around £25-26k he could get into a brand new 420i SE/Sport via a broker (if he's happy with that engine). Another 1-2k for the M Sport however.

lee1101 · 12 Oct 2015 at 18:47

Burned_Alive said:
Worth noting that at around £25-26k he could get into a brand new 420i SE/Sport via a broker (if he's happy with that engine). Another 1-2k for the M Sport however.

Which broker? I usually use drive the deal to compare but they are not listing BMW at the moment.

Antony101 · 12 Oct 2015 at 18:55

Why pay more when the only difference is you get less practicality? Maybe it's boring me but I despise 3 door cars. Even more so when it's not a hatchback.

I'd say the 3 series looks better than the 4 series anyway.

[TW]Fox · 12 Oct 2015 at 18:58

http://www.coast2coastcars.co.uk/

The used pricing on current gen BMW's makes almost no sense at all. It's nuts that you need £25-27,000 for a decent 2 year old 5 Series yet you can factory order a 528i M Sport with nav and leather for £30k :confused:

Burned_Alive · 12 Oct 2015 at 19:23

lee1101 said:
Which broker? I usually use drive the deal to compare but they are not listing BMW at the moment.

As above and Broadspeed very similar as well.

Currently got 9k off the 340i, which is making it very tempting, particularly with the high second hand prices as Fox mentions and also the 340i being basically a unicorn (as well as actually the 330i and 335d really).

[TW]Fox · 12 Oct 2015 at 19:27

Trouble is even with 9k off it still has that 1 series dash

iaind · 12 Oct 2015 at 19:36

Burned_Alive said:
As above and Broadspeed very similar as well.

Currently got 9k off the 340i, which is making it very tempting, particularly with the high second hand prices as Fox mentions and also the 340i being basically a unicorn (as well as actually the 330i and 335d really).

Hadn't heard of a 340i so looked it up.... What on earth is going on with BMW model names these days? 318i is a 3 pot 1.5, 330i is a 4 cylinder 2.0 and 340i is a 3.0 I6... Weird!

Burned_Alive · 12 Oct 2015 at 19:45

[TW]Fox;28675600 said:
Trouble is even with 9k off it still has that 1 series dash

I'm coming from an E92 though remember....

However, visually I do actually prefer the F20/F30 interior to the F10 as well, just something not quite right with it for me. Perhaps a bit bulky and bland.

iaind said:
Hadn't heard of a 340i so looked it up.... What on earth is going on with BMW model names these days? 318i is a 3 pot 1.5, 330i is a 4 cylinder 2.0 and 340i is a 3.0 I6... Weird!

Yeah, its basically just the 335i renamed, which is odd because they still have the 335d in the lineup. Really annoying that the 330i is a 4 pot or it could've been considered and would likely be 2-4k less than the 340i.

Dis86 · 12 Oct 2015 at 20:04

Burned_Alive said:
Yeah, its basically just the 335i renamed, which is odd because they still have the 335d in the lineup. Really annoying that the 330i is a 4 pot or it could've been considered and would likely be 2-4k less than the 340i.

Why can't it be considered? It's more powerful and efficient than the previous 330i

Burned_Alive · 12 Oct 2015 at 20:14

Dis86 said:
Why can't it be considered? It's more powerful and efficient than the previous 330i

Doesn't make the right noise

Dis86 · 12 Oct 2015 at 20:14

Burned_Alive said:
Doesn't make the right noise

Have you heard it? It sounds rather good

[TW]Fox · 12 Oct 2015 at 20:30

Dis86 said:
Why can't it be considered? It's more powerful and efficient than the previous 330i

It's not more powerful - the last 330i had 272bhp.

It's also 4 cylinder, which for the sort of person who'd have wanted a 330i may not be enough irrespective of how quick it is.