BMW and M Power Owners

SDK^ · 10 Oct 2017 at 22:43

I've been looking around at 3 Series Touring's and spotted this 335d with some good options, but it's on 82k miles !!! How does someone average 112 miles a day for 2 years ??
https://www.imperialcarsupermarkets...-xdrive-m-sport-5dr-step-auto-business-media/ [title shows Business Media but it has Pro Media]

Simon · 10 Oct 2017 at 23:35

Live 75miles from work I guess

Looks like a nice car

Scania · 10 Oct 2017 at 23:35

SDK^ said:
That was from a cold start, through traffic and lights, onto a traffic managed motorway, off the slip road, through the outskirts of town and parked up. Had I been feathering on a longer motorway trip it could manage mid 80's.

It was a 21 minute 17mile duration journey at an average speed of 52mph, yes you can feather it further and gain a bit more but, it’s not reflective of normal usage.

Anything will return apparently impressive figures over such a given trip, yes the x20d is a frugal piece of kit,but, it’s not the miracle you imply.

Had you used the power available you’d have not got near the economy attained, that’s just how it is, drive it like Miss Daisy all you wish and you’ll reap the rewards at the pump.

The very figures on your obc screenshot prove it was anything but average usage and therefore irrelevant to your remark of remarkable, if anything it’s unsurprising.

mjt · 10 Oct 2017 at 23:41

SDK^ said:
I've been looking around at 3 Series Touring's and spotted this 335d with some good options, but it's on 82k miles !!! How does someone average 112 miles a day for 2 years ??
https://www.imperialcarsupermarkets...-xdrive-m-sport-5dr-step-auto-business-media/ [title shows Business Media but it has Pro Media]

Long distances? I was in a F01 730d the other day. They guy had it from new (2010 I think it was), and it's on 450,000km. He has his own business, meeting clients, etc.

Django x2 · 11 Oct 2017 at 08:33

SDK^ said:
Got to love the BMW 20d engine - A stunning blend of power and economy; just a shame diesel is so noisey :/

Got to love the S63B44 4.4 Litre V8 Twin Turbo engine. So refined, so petrol, much power, many miles

alx · 11 Oct 2017 at 09:05

Django x2 said:
Got to love the S63B44 4.4 Litre V8 Twin Turbo engine. So refined, so petrol, much power, many miles

theone8181 · 11 Oct 2017 at 13:11

Django x2 said:
Got to love the S63B44 4.4 Litre V8 Twin Turbo engine. So refined, so petrol, much power, many miles

How steep was the hill? I reckon if you cant get 99.9 you're not trying hard enough.

MoRT489 · 11 Oct 2017 at 14:01

SDK^ said:
Got to love the BMW 20d engine - A stunning blend of power and economy; just a shame diesel is so noisey :/

wingman · 11 Oct 2017 at 14:11

MoRT489 said:

Straight out of an Auto Express review!

To be fair it is decently economical for the pace it provides.

chanjy · 11 Oct 2017 at 16:29

All the car you would ever need according to Chris Harris. Who are we to argue

Dis86 · 11 Oct 2017 at 16:32

chanjy said:
All the car you would ever need according to Chris Harris. Who are we to argue

Nah, that was the 320d.

Robbo · 11 Oct 2017 at 16:33

Dis86 said:
Nah, that was the 320d.

In terms of performance though, it's the same thing.

SDK^ · 11 Oct 2017 at 16:44

Django x2 said:
Got to love the S63B44 4.4 Litre V8 Twin Turbo engine. So refined, so petrol, much power, many miles

miles ?? - ahh that's what is missing from your data. Nice troll attempt though

Django x2 · 11 Oct 2017 at 17:08

SDK^ said:
miles ?? - ahh that's what is missing from your data. Nice troll attempt though

0.01 obvs

lawz · 11 Oct 2017 at 19:11

Hi all.

Was wondering if anyone could give me their opinions on the 1 series coupe? I'm seriously considering buying this: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201710049969545

I've test driven it and it drives great, the car itself looks to be in really good condition. Its an M sport with parking sensors, xenons, cruise control and full leather + heated seats. Overall i'm only slightly put off by the lack of doors in the back, but it's something I think I could live with.

I have no idea if this price is paying over the odds for a 6 year old car, albeit one with relatively low miles. Any advice anyone has would be really appreciated

Dis86 · 11 Oct 2017 at 19:16

One careful lady owner. Avoid.

SDK^ · 11 Oct 2017 at 19:58

lawz said:
Hi all.

Was wondering if anyone could give me their opinions on the 1 series coupe? I'm seriously considering buying this: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201710049969545

It's not really huge spec and it's the first 1 Series model (E82) which is getting on a bit now.
Your budget isn't quite enough for the current 1 Series Coupe but there are 3dr/5dr Hatch in M-Sport trim around for £10k

Django x2 · 12 Oct 2017 at 09:14

SDK^ said:
It's not really huge spec and it's the first 1 Series model (E82) which is getting on a bit now.
Your budget isn't quite enough for the current 1 Series Coupe but there are 3dr/5dr Hatch in M-Sport trim around for £10k

Considering there is no such thing, probably no one has a budget for the "current" 1 Series Coupe

[TW]Fox · 12 Oct 2017 at 10:30

Dis86 said:
One careful lady owner. Avoid.

Or judge it on its merits rather than stereotyping an entire gender.

Dis86 · 12 Oct 2017 at 10:33

[TW]Fox said:
Or judge it on its merits rather than stereotyping an entire gender.

It's a statement in an ad. It's completely superfluous to the description of the car. Why put it in? The inclusion typically indicates the mentality of the owner. Avoid.