BMW and M Power Owners

Belloni · 26 Apr 2021 at 13:24

I need a new car, but don't want to spend too much as it will only really be used on weekends to golf mainly(!). I have a budget of around £9k and found a couple of 2013/14 BMW 520d M Sport estates with circa 100k mileage with professional media package. Am I am idiot for looking at this?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-de...romSavedAds=true&advertising-location=at_cars

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-de...romSavedAds=true&advertising-location=at_cars

MissChief · 26 Apr 2021 at 13:27

CliffyG said:
I have a 128ti but never driven an m135i. Thought it came pretty well specced as standard to be honest.

Would really like to know more about your experience so far Cliffy, a 128ti is something I'm considering as a Lease. Did you opt for any of the additional option packs? What colour did you go for and did you take the option for the Pilot Sport tyres?

CliffyG · 26 Apr 2021 at 13:47

MissChief said:
Would really like to know more about your experience so far Cliffy, a 128ti is something I'm considering as a Lease. Did you opt for any of the additional option packs? What colour did you go for and did you take the option for the Pilot Sport tyres?

Other than someone driving into me at a B and Q car park it's all been positive. I only added sun protection pack (tinted windows) and upgraded stereo. It's pretty well kitted out as standard to be fair, i might have gone for the wireless charger and heated steering wheel had i given it more thought. Standard tyres on it, they seem ok from my experience, done some relatively fast country driving in Sports+ mode and always felt comfortable on the corners. it is definitely very fun to drive, plenty of responsiveness at all speeds and it sounds pretty awesome (yet to hear it from outside). It's a little flighty with torque steer so if you don't want that it's probably one to avoid.

MissChief · 26 Apr 2021 at 13:53

CliffyG said:
Other than someone driving into me at a B and Q car park it's all been positive. I only added sun protection pack (tinted windows) and upgraded stereo. It's pretty well kitted out as standard to be fair, i might have gone for the wireless charger and heated steering wheel had i given it more thought. Standard tyres on it, they seem ok from my experience, done some relatively fast country driving in Sports+ mode and always felt comfortable on the corners. it is definitely very fun to drive, plenty of responsiveness at all speeds and it sounds pretty awesome (yet to hear it from outside). It's a little flighty with torque steer so if you don't want that it's probably one to avoid.

Thanks. Any pictures? Oh and what tyres come on it as standard?

dlockers · 26 Apr 2021 at 13:58

Missed the 'advice' from your other thread MissChief but be aware options on a lease are typically money pits and you have to pay cash up front for them.

Edit: Good thread on it here: https://www.carlease.uk.com/info/how-to-adding-additional-spec-and-options-to-a-lease-car

CliffyG · 26 Apr 2021 at 13:59

Not any decent ones. It's currently at body shop getting dent and paint sorted. Michelin but i can't remember the model.

MissChief · 26 Apr 2021 at 14:07

CliffyG said:
Not any decent ones. It's currently at body shop getting dent and paint sorted. Michelin but i can't remember the model.

Thanks. Was it a bad prang? Must have been gutted!

You should put a thread up, I reckon there’d be quite a bit of interest.

CliffyG · 26 Apr 2021 at 14:14

It felt like it at the time as the whole car seemed to lift up and shunt over a bit (was a big transit that did it). Luckily only minor damage, costing me £240 to fix. I was very gutted, not helped by the fact that when i pulled over and got out the van shot off through a red light.

From the reactions of the photo when i bought it i don't think it has many fans on here.

MissChief · 26 Apr 2021 at 14:17

CliffyG said:
It felt like it at the time as the whole car seemed to lift up and shunt over a bit (was a big transit that did it). Luckily only minor damage, costing me £240 to fix. I was very gutted, not helped by the fact that when i pulled over and got out the van shot off through a red light.

From the reactions of the photo when i bought it i don't think it has many fans on here.

Their miss imo. I mean it’s not gorgeous, but it’s growing on me!

[TW]Fox · 26 Apr 2021 at 14:33

I think the new 1 series is a decent looking car. I don't like the stickers etc they put on the 128ti as standard but the car itself is about as nice as the 1 series has been.

Simon · 26 Apr 2021 at 14:40

ChrisD. said:
They do look much better in the flesh.

Yes saw 2 at reading BMW last week. But next to them was a yellow M4 which was nicer and 250kg lighter !

ChrisD. · 26 Apr 2021 at 14:46

How do I go about getting a drive in an F80 M3? Is it a case of finding an AUC in stock local to me and then asking them? I'd rather use my local dealer if I can however they never seem to have any stock.

Delta3D · 26 Apr 2021 at 14:57

ChrisD. said:
How do I go about getting a drive in an F80 M3? Is it a case of finding an AUC in stock local to me and then asking them? I'd rather use my local dealer if I can however they never seem to have any stock.

That's the best bet. My local dealer was more than happy to accomodate a test drive on one in stock even though I had no intention of buying it, I just told them "If I'm a fan I'll see if you can source me one in the spec I'd like and buy it through you", generally gives them enough incentive to do it. Annoyingly for me I'm under 25 so they wouldn't let me in the end.. ended up buying blind but was very pleasantly surprised. Coming from a 2015 S3.

ChrisD. · 26 Apr 2021 at 15:01

Dick Lovett aren't too far away from me and they have this in stock.

https://www.dicklovett.co.uk/bmw/used-cars/2018-bmw-m3-saloon-competition-package-4-door-1

No where near the spec I went but I guess they're going to drive the same.

Will Gill · 26 Apr 2021 at 15:08

ChrisD. said:
Dick Lovett aren't too far away from me and they have this in stock.

https://www.dicklovett.co.uk/bmw/used-cars/2018-bmw-m3-saloon-competition-package-4-door-1

No where near the spec I went but I guess they're going to drive the same.

What spec are you looking for? :eek:

that one has most of the top ticket items.

ChrisD. · 26 Apr 2021 at 15:09

Will Gill said:
What spec are you looking for? that one has most of the top ticket items.

Well I mean colour, I can't stand white cars and I also don't want a black interior.

MissChief · 26 Apr 2021 at 15:50

[TW]Fox said:
I think the new 1 series is a decent looking car. I don't like the stickers etc they put on the 128ti as standard but the car itself is about as nice as the 1 series has been.

No cost delete option as well.

Got a quote which is very competitive.

Greebo · 26 Apr 2021 at 16:15

Delta3D said:
What a car! Surprised at how loud the MPE is.. not looking forward to cold start

33.8 MPG over 340 mile journey home sat at 70 with a few short pulls. Not bad at all!

DVLA says your vehicle isnt taxed!!!!!!!!! :O

Delta3D · 26 Apr 2021 at 16:18

Greebo said:
DVLA says your vehicle isnt taxed!!!!!!!!! :O

Just got taxed yesterday afternoon so probably not showing yet!

[TW]Fox · 26 Apr 2021 at 16:32

MissChief said:
No cost delete option as well.

Got a quote which is very competitive.

Is that inclusive or exclusive of vat?