BMW and M Power Owners

OZONE · 12 Aug 2020 at 22:59

Minstadave said:
Think it was aimed at other markets tastes rather than good old blighty.

I currently have an F30 3 series M sport but I'll probably end up making a sideways move to the F32 as opposed to the brand new 4.

OZONE · 12 Aug 2020 at 23:03

Dis86 said:
It's aimed at the Asian markets it seems. Apparently they have it hard for big grilles and Audi are winning those races.

https://www.bmwblog.com/2020/06/03/bmw-huge-4-series-grille/

Suggests only 10% of the 4 series will be shipped to China.

Dis86 · 12 Aug 2020 at 23:09

OZONE said:
https://www.bmwblog.com/2020/06/03/bmw-huge-4-series-grille/

Suggests only 10% of the 4 series will be shipped to China.

That's why I said Asian and not just Chinese.

muon · 13 Aug 2020 at 00:05

Dis86 said:
That's why I said Asian and not just Chinese.

Don't think that distinction is going to help you.

NVP · 13 Aug 2020 at 00:21

The grill change is not specific to the 4 series. They're selling their brand, doesn't mean they'll saturate that market straight away.

e: nvm, didn't read the article

J35T3R · 13 Aug 2020 at 04:37

ShivP said:
It's not just cool, it's very very useful.

Its also an expensive fix when it goes wrong or is damaged. Talking from experience.

Got to admit though the emergency brake feature works well on them at low speed.

Blackhawk47 · 13 Aug 2020 at 10:47

[TW]Fox said:
Adaptive Cruise Control is standard fit on a Volkswagen Golf and has been for years. It isn't unreasonable to want it on a BMW 5 Series. It's not like asking for night vision is it?

Good enough for @[TW]Fox? It has a form of cruise control but don't think its the adaptive. It has heads up, upgraded audio etc...so almost.

Probably not the right wheels.

https://usedcars.bmw.co.uk/vehicle/202006260550042?quoteref=fab5627f-4915-4c99-85f9-3c61ed6745c2

[TW]Fox · 13 Aug 2020 at 11:00

That's just regular cruise control.

Plus why spend 42k on that when you can get it new for similar money with the options you want

Steedie · 13 Aug 2020 at 11:02

[TW]Fox said:
That's just regular cruise control.

Plus why spend 42k on that when you can get it new for similar money with the options you want

Would all the options you want be free then? :x

[TW]Fox · 13 Aug 2020 at 11:12

No?

You can get at least 15% off list through brokers at the moment.

'all the options' is just adaptive cruise, HUD and decent lights btw not every available option. And I'd want to leave off junk like the black 20 inch wheels etc

Steedie · 13 Aug 2020 at 11:18

[TW]Fox said:
No?

You can get at least 15% off list through brokers at the moment.

'all the options' is just adaptive cruise, HUD and decent lights btw not every available option. And I'd want to leave off junk like the black 20 inch wheels etc

Best I've seen with the Technology pack and Driver Assist (the two you've mentioned) is £47-48k. Given you'd easily get a grand or so off the above used example, at a minimum, it's hardly similar money

[TW]Fox · 13 Aug 2020 at 11:20

I have a quote through Carwow with a few extra nice to haves on it of 45k.

I'd want a fairly big amount off to justify a used example. Which is why we gave up with the Mini and ordered it new. Meanwhile my F10 was almost half list price with 4k miles on, that's a saving worth having

Steedie · 13 Aug 2020 at 11:24

[TW]Fox said:
I have a quote through Carwow with a few extra nice to haves on it of 45k.

Still basically 10% more with the discount you'd get on the used

Blackhawk47 · 13 Aug 2020 at 11:26

I'm going to call it early and say you'll end up in the newer 5 series within the next two years. One way or another.

Basher · 13 Aug 2020 at 11:26

Steedie said:
Still basically 10% more with the discount you'd get on the used

It makes no sense to buy a used M340 for £40k+, unless you absolutely cannot wait for one to be built.

[TW]Fox · 13 Aug 2020 at 11:28

And I guess most people will finance, the rate on approved used is absolutely nonsense.

Scania · 13 Aug 2020 at 11:48

panthro said:
That honestly scares the crap out of me. How people drive like that on the road is beyond me.

Seen that one a few times, a couple of prize muppets at work there, but what a glorious noise that V10 makes when it’s on song :cool:

NVP · 13 Aug 2020 at 12:05

IAmATeaf said:
Wonder why he suddenly decides to pursue and then gesture, all a bit strange?

Biker didn't move to let him pass.

Now even I think that guy drives dangerously. If you don't know how to race a bike then don't try as there's a huge chance you'll squish them - they need to be kept at distance when approaching curves, traffic, anywhere they're not on a straight run you don't try to overtake.

Man I miss that top end of the V10 - think I might start looking for another treat for myself, although savings for the 930 turbo will take a little hit... mmmmm temptations!

Maccy · 13 Aug 2020 at 12:25

I'm looking at about £10k off a £56k one from new currently (for an M340i)

Gibbo · 14 Aug 2020 at 21:57

Hi there

The front steering wheel wobble I had with gentle braking has being cured with the new Lemforder rod/strut and track / radius front arms I got, also fitted new drop links all round and the front end feels much better now and no wheel wobble.
The garage also fixed the rear creaking by re-lubricating some rear bolts, but anyway no more rear creaking either, the parts cost me just shy of £400 and the garage charged £300 to fit which included fitting the exhaust which cost £700, so ownership cost in repairs/upgrades is about £1750 so far with the BMC filters, spark plugs fitted etc.

See if it can now go for a few weeks without needing any more work. :eek: