BMW and M Power Owners

Minstadave · 3 Feb 2017 at 15:39

I think my main frustration is that my older policy has a nebulous cut off for wear and tear which no one can tell me a definition of. I understand if the engine/gearbox failed I'd be covered but calling my cover "fully comp" when a range of things are not covered at an unspecified point seems cheeky - although that is how the policy is worded.

I was also under the false impression the policy had been updated with the price rise to the current one in which case I would be fine.

Steedie · 3 Feb 2017 at 21:11

http://www.bmwblog.com/2017/02/03/i...31-5-series-touring-predecessor-f11-5-series/

Good comparison of the new tourer against the F11. Love the front! The interior differences are nice but I still think the new screen just ruins it a little bit

SDK^ · 3 Feb 2017 at 21:53

Steedie said:
but I still think the new screen just ruins it a little bit

Screens are too big now to integrate them into the front dash. Imagine how big and ugly the plastic screen surround would look.

Unless they went the Tesla way and excluded everything in the centre console and fitted an iPad sized screen lower down.

Scottland · 3 Feb 2017 at 22:00

SDK^ said:
Screens are too big now to integrate them into the front dash. Imagine how big and ugly the plastic screen surround would look.

Unless they went the Tesla way and excluded everything in the centre console and fitted an iPad sized screen lower down.

Comparing apples and oranges here, but the new Panamera does it very well (IMO)

[TW]Fox · 3 Feb 2017 at 22:15

SDK^ said:
Screens are too big now to integrate them into the front dash. Imagine how big and ugly the plastic screen surround would look.

The screen in the G30 is barely any larger than that in the F10 and Mercedes have integrated a large dual screen in the new E class, so this simply isn't true.

SDK^ · 3 Feb 2017 at 22:24

Scottland said:
Comparing apples and oranges here, but the new Panamera does it very well (IMO)
http://i.imgur.com/hb58D1Ml.jpg

That looks awesome. Moving the air vents to a more discrete position above is definitely the way to go.

Mercedes got the screen integrated well just a shame there are 4 port hole vents staring back at you.

Steedie · 3 Feb 2017 at 22:25

Scottland said:
Comparing apples and oranges here, but the new Panamera does it very well (IMO)

That is stunning!! Love that minimal look!

Scottland · 3 Feb 2017 at 22:38

Yeah, I saw it earlier online and was pretty impressed with it and the infotainment system used. That being said iDrive 6 looks pretty nice too.

Buddy · 4 Feb 2017 at 13:44

Why is there such a difference in price for approved f10 m5 vs e80 m3.

M5 approved start circa 35k.
M3 around 40k.

Is it the £500 tax bill? Other known problems that can potentially generate massive bills?

I can't imagine a massive difference in warranty prices?

[TW]Fox · 4 Feb 2017 at 13:46

The M5 has been out longer than the M3, therefore older cars are available which are cheaper.

There is a difference in warranty pricing too.

Buddy · 4 Feb 2017 at 13:57

[TW]Fox;30470333 said:
The M5 has been out longer than the M3, therefore older cars are available which are cheaper.

There is a difference in warranty pricing too.

Thanks.

Need a 4 door family saloon which I can still enjoy. The e80 looks beautiful but not sure if I want to shell out an extra 12k over a 340i. Aiming for later in the year so would be interesting to see the prices in another 6 months.

Minstadave · 4 Feb 2017 at 15:56

Ballin'

Ryan-3 · 4 Feb 2017 at 16:03

Ultimate drinking machine.

Gaygle · 4 Feb 2017 at 16:05

"Use Genuine BMW water only - may void warranty if other brands are used".

£9.99 per bottle.

Minstadave · 4 Feb 2017 at 16:23

From the label:

"The water bubbles to the surface from an artesian spring in the shadow of the Black Mountain in Wales".

I shall use it as screenwash. Only the best for my aged car.

Rybo89 · 4 Feb 2017 at 16:26

Its council pop.

Blackhawk47 · 4 Feb 2017 at 17:33

Dream car for Mr Fox?

[TW]Fox · 4 Feb 2017 at 17:55

Hate xDrive with a passion so no

Scania · 4 Feb 2017 at 19:45

Put a holding deposit on this today, 2012 320d Touring, PCP, £500 down, £220 p/mth over 48 months (with a view toward changing after 2 years thereabouts) second year BMW warranty included.

http://usedcars.knightsnorthstaffsb...78142-606112595-3497071.aspx?srcmdc=se_ce_re_

Thoughts?

rodenal · 4 Feb 2017 at 19:49

A 48 month PCP on that car sounds like bad news - would you not be far better with a personal loan, even if it's over a fair period of time?

By end point you've paid £11k so what is the balloon payment and the Apr? Pay the lot off over 5 or even 6 years at 3% instead - you will still be stuck with it equity wise for a couple of years but have a more realistic chance of then being able to move it on (imo)

In terms of the car itself, auto would be a deal breaker for me if I had to go 320d