BMW and M Power Owners

texasjohn · 20 Nov 2019 at 09:11

Jony27 said:
E39 540i

Oh very nice, I'd like one of those.

Cleisthenes · 20 Nov 2019 at 09:12

shaank said:
good for you?

Sorry, thought the

would have been a relatively obvious sign I was jesting.

The car looks great.

texasjohn · 20 Nov 2019 at 09:17

Murf said:
Absolutely. It's super useful.

Yes, 435GC is a great choice. If you must have a two door, I found the C207 E Class coupe is one of the biggest for rear space. The rear windows drop which makes strapping kids in a doddle, but at 7 they are capable of climbing in and doing their own seat belt up.

Obviously a C216 (CL) has even more space and rear windows that drop fully, reasonably economical in 4.7turbo guise too (just under 30MPG long term, unless you do tons of town driving).

Oh, this is the BMW thread

[TW]Fox · 20 Nov 2019 at 10:36

mjt said:
Needs comfort seats, bigger wheels and not being grey.
Since when do people spec cars properly in the UK?

Massive wheels is a very UK thing, that car is very nicely specified and it's good to see things like a HUD and a heated wheel over 20 inch rims.

As for the colour have you seen the G30 pallette? That's about the best colour available with the best interior combo.

mjt · 20 Nov 2019 at 11:57

[TW]Fox said:
Massive wheels is a very UK thing, that car is very nicely specified and it's good to see things like a HUD and a heated wheel over 20 inch rims.

As for the colour have you seen the G30 pallette? That's about the best colour available with the best interior combo.

BMW colours: grey, grey, grey, grey, grey, blue, blue-grey, grey-blue, black, white, grey.
Even Individual is pathetic compared to the 1990s and early 00s.
That spec is impressive, especially for a 520d!

ChrisD. · 20 Nov 2019 at 21:59

Any suggestions for cheepish second hand wheels that won't look terrible for my M140? I want a second set to run winters on over the next few months.

Robbo · 20 Nov 2019 at 22:22

Which BMW diesel engine is the dodgy one, the 2007-2009 20d?

shaank · 21 Nov 2019 at 00:05

Another one from the recent photoshoot of the M4

shaank · 21 Nov 2019 at 00:12

Robbo said:
Which BMW diesel engine is the dodgy one, the 2007-2009 20d?

I think it's the 20d previous one to that, starting with M47 - swirl flap issues till 2006 ish maybe?

Ste · 21 Nov 2019 at 06:37

Wondered what views were on the value of the pre-reg M4 comp packs that come and go on the official approved used site?

Generally one or two 69 plates at any given point going for 43k or so with a couple of hundred on the clock. I think they're about 55k list.

PCP on most is a horrendous 12% but I saw one at 6% the other day. Still a poor rate but 3k down and 550pcm for 36 months in a new m4 that's under warranty is feeling a bit tempting.

Brok · 21 Nov 2019 at 08:38

Surely if they are 55k list then you could get a new one for close to 43k at a much better APR?

tamzzy · 21 Nov 2019 at 08:58

Ste said:
I think they're about 55k list.

eh? they're ~£70k list, and ~£53k after discounts...

BMW M4 Competition Coupe ...………...2 new cars now in stock, this colour/spec
MDCT
San Marino Blue
Black Extended Leather
Advanced Parking Package
Ultimate Package

List Price £73,405 OTR
dealer contribution £20,395
Customer Price £53,010

Customer deposit £641 then 47 x £641.18 and GFV £26,767.80
or
customer deposit £4750 then 47 x £548.66 and GFV £26,767.80
based on 8000 miles pa
APR 2.9%
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BMW M4 Competition Coupe
MDCT
Black Sapphire Metallic
Black Full Merino Leather
Advanced Parking Package
Ultimate Package

List Price £74,735 OTR
dealer contribution £20,600
Customer Price £54,135 OTR

Customer deposit £656 then 47 x £656.57 and GFV £27,266.15
or
customer deposit £3200 then 47 x £599.29 and GFV £27,266.15
based on 8000 miles pa
APR 2.9%
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BMW M4 Competition Coupe
MDCT
Black Sapphire Metallic
Black Extended Leather
Advanced Parking Package
Ultimate Package

List Price £73,405 OTR
dealer contribution £20,395
Customer Price £53,010

Customer deposit £641 then 47 x £641.18 and GFV £26,767.80
or
customer deposit £4750 then 47 x £548.66 and GFV £26,767.80
based on 8000 miles pa
APR 2.9%
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

BMW M4 Competition Coupe
MDCT
Alpine White
Black Extended Leather
Sunblind - electric rear
Ultimate Package

List Price £73,135 OTR
dealer contribution £20,350
Customer Price £52,785

Customer deposit £640 then 47 x £640.94 and GFV £26,548.62
or
customer deposit £4700 then 47 x £549.52 and GFV £26,548.62
based on 8000 miles pa
APR 2.9%

ChrisD. · 21 Nov 2019 at 09:12

ChrisD. said:
Any suggestions for cheepish second hand wheels that won't look terrible for my M140? I want a second set to run winters on over the next few months.

I've found a set, they are on 225/40 R18 tyres so square, I presume no issue running those on my car for a few months? They are BMW 338 wheels, not my favorite but I'm not too bothered.

Ste · 21 Nov 2019 at 09:37

tamzzy said:
eh? they're ~£70k list, and ~£53k after discounts...

Sorry it was the after discounts figure I was referencing. My car wow quotes are around that.

So is 43k for effectively new a pretty sweet deal?

Brok · 21 Nov 2019 at 09:46

Seems pretty good if you can't hang on until next year to see what the G80/82 have to offer.

Ste · 21 Nov 2019 at 09:57

Yeah that's the main downer. whatever they offer is gonna be out of my price range though.

Funny some of those cars are ultimate pack (includes the custom paint option) and black saph. Wasted opportunity

San Marino blue is gorgeous though

tamzzy · 21 Nov 2019 at 10:00

Brok said:
Seems pretty good if you can't hang on until next year to see what the G80/82 have to offer.

well if it's gonna look like that...

mjt · 21 Nov 2019 at 10:23

ChrisD. said:
I've found a set, they are on 225/40 R18 tyres so square, I presume no issue running those on my car for a few months? They are BMW 338 wheels, not my favorite but I'm not too bothered.

Are you sure they'll fit on a 1er? The E90 might have a different offset.
Check if they fit here: https://www.willtheyfit.com/

ChrisD. · 21 Nov 2019 at 10:27

mjt said:
Are you sure they'll fit on a 1er? The E90 might have a different offset.
Check if they fit here: https://www.willtheyfit.com/

It's these:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-BMW-1-2-series-18-WINTER-Alloy-Wheels-Tyres-F20-F21-m135-m235-m140-m240/274092153305?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m2763.l2649

I presume that they'll fit as from what I can tell they are F20 OE wheels at some point.

It's this wheel:

https://shop.bmw.co.uk/bmw-uk-respo...dial-spoke-388-winter-complete-wheel/2448001/

7.5J ET 45 120 PCD 18".

Unless someone can correct me? As I said, really not my style of wheel but they appear a bargain compared to new OE wheels and new tyres as an example.

I'll have to move some stuff about in the garage but I can store a second set easily enough.

mjt · 21 Nov 2019 at 10:45

ChrisD. said:
It's these:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-BMW-1-2-series-18-WINTER-Alloy-Wheels-Tyres-F20-F21-m135-m235-m140-m240/274092153305?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m2763.l2649

I presume that they'll fit as from what I can tell they are F20 OE wheels at some point.

It's this wheel:

https://shop.bmw.co.uk/bmw-uk-respo...dial-spoke-388-winter-complete-wheel/2448001/

7.5J ET 45 120 PCD 18".

Unless someone can correct me? As I said, really not my style of wheel but they appear a bargain compared to new OE wheels and new tyres as an example.

I'll have to move some stuff about in the garage but I can store a second set easily enough.

Ah, you said Style 338 in your other post, not 388