Care to suggest any alternatives rather than just the usual Fox snobbery?
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Care to suggest any alternatives rather than just the usual Fox snobbery?
I’d go for something like a Focus at that money tbh
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Honda Civic.
Any m135i owners in here? Looking at one of these to potentially replace my Megane F1. Obviously need to get out and drive one!
Dont know a huge amount about them or what options to look for or make sure should be absolutely spec'd? Anything to avoid?
Would ideally like an auto - are these 'ok' or would I be better with a manual?
Budget around 12-14k, scope to push it up a bit if needed.
Dont know a huge amount about them or what options to look for or make sure should be absolutely spec'd? Anything to avoid?
Would ideally like an auto - are these 'ok' or would I be better with a manual?
Budget around 12-14k, scope to push it up a bit if needed.
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The auto is more than ok, it is exceptional and renders the manual absolutely pointless.
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I concur!
I don't understand what they're trying to achieve here. They've morphed the previous car design towards the RC F, whilst giving it Miss Piggy's nose and created something awful.
It'll be epic to drive no doubt, but unless you only ever enter from the back (ahem), you'll want to throw up.
It'll be epic to drive no doubt, but unless you only ever enter from the back (ahem), you'll want to throw up.
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Good looking thing at most angles, it just that grill 
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Hi fellow BMW Owners, could i get a bit of advice. Im selling my F30 BMW 330D M Sport on ebay.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133498453814
Im trying to get 12k out of it as a private sale, do you think thats unrealistic? i have a queue of trader dealers rubbing there hands at 11k.
Should i hold out for the right buyer or do you think im being a bit optimistic? Thanks
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133498453814
Im trying to get 12k out of it as a private sale, do you think thats unrealistic? i have a queue of trader dealers rubbing there hands at 11k.
Should i hold out for the right buyer or do you think im being a bit optimistic? Thanks
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As you've stated you're "in no rush to sell" then why not, heyGood luck.
What do you mean by "aftermarket M performance kit"?
Also, don't abbreviate in adverts and include higher resolution photos.
The front splitter, side skirts ,rear spoiler and difusser are not genuine BMW parts if that makes sense.
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I assumed when listing as "Aftermarket M Performance Styling Kit" it would be clear they are not genuine parts. I will take that on board though!
No way does that indicate they are fake. There are lots of genuine aftermarket m performance parts. All it means to me is that they are mods rather than factory fitted parts.
Selling it installed on a car, it probably doesn't matter though as presumably they'll view the car.
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Edit - Going off topic.
Probably one for Foxy here.
Looking at changing my 3 series for a 530D GT.
I have seen a couple around a similar price, but one is newer with higher mileage on it.
Both are well spaced, but the higher mileage one (101k) has the HUD as well.
Couple of questions:-
Would the high mileage be a put off on one of these, or would it be better to get a slightly older model with less mileage?
Anything major that I should look out for? I have heard that the rear suspension units are expensive to replace, but it appears that the engine is somewhat bombproof if serviced correctly?
Cheers
Looking at changing my 3 series for a 530D GT.
I have seen a couple around a similar price, but one is newer with higher mileage on it.
Both are well spaced, but the higher mileage one (101k) has the HUD as well.
Couple of questions:-
Would the high mileage be a put off on one of these, or would it be better to get a slightly older model with less mileage?
Anything major that I should look out for? I have heard that the rear suspension units are expensive to replace, but it appears that the engine is somewhat bombproof if serviced correctly?
Cheers