BMW and M Power Owners

hurfdurf · 27 Jul 2021 at 16:33

jpaul said:
got to be the 3 GT for rear, 5 series size, child cabin space. -> https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105222938748

Isn't that what all genuinely non sporty BMW's look like?

[TW]Fox · 27 Jul 2021 at 16:44

Robbo said:
I wouldn't even want it for free...!

This is the cheapest 320i Touring that's an LCI at BMW AUC: https://usedcars.bmw.co.uk/vehicle/202107014479974

Spec is quite light though sadly, and it's a bit over budget.

Is it tragic 3 Series day on ocuk or something

Yaayuh! · 27 Jul 2021 at 16:49

Quick, somebody post a 316i compact.

hanmer · 27 Jul 2021 at 16:54

Seems the global chip shortage is not slowing my order down. Call from the dealership today. The M340i I ordered yesterday will be ready probably w/c 13th Sept rather than w/c 11th Oct. so 7 weeks wait rather than 12.

Robbo · 27 Jul 2021 at 17:20

hanmer said:
Seems the global chip shortage is not slowing my order down. Call from the dealership today. The M340i I ordered yesterday will be ready probably w/c 13th Sept rather than w/c 11th Oct. so 7 weeks wait rather than 12.

I was told the only issue with new M340i orders relating to the chip shortage is if you have Enhanced Bluetooth with Wireless Charging.

[TW]Fox said:
Is it tragic 3 Series day on ocuk or something

High spec F30's are something of a rarity!

jpaul · 27 Jul 2021 at 21:21

Robbo said:
I was told the only issue with new M340i orders relating to the chip shortage is if you have Enhanced Bluetooth with Wireless Charging.

so it is probably the mixed signal (rf) semiconductor parts fabs that are still not up too speed, versus pure digital.

hurfdurf said:
sn't that what all genuinely non sporty BMW's look like?

true I can't think of any films with a non-black bmw in the chase slot, ronin/transporter, no Metallic Kalahari Beige ... but when I see a M-sport badge on a bmw, AMG-line on a merc - sport is not my first reflection.

dlockers · 27 Jul 2021 at 21:27

Reminds of the Top Gear episode years back when May tried out that "Uber" where they drive to you on a moped and stick it in the boot of your own car to drive you home. That one chap had a champagne coloured A class and admitted he had paid over 30k for it

Some people are a gluten for punishment.

MissChief · 27 Jul 2021 at 22:09

dLockers said:
Reminds of the Top Gear episode years back when May tried out that "Uber" where they drive to you on a moped and stick it in the boot of your own car to drive you home. That one chap had a champagne coloured A class and admitted he had paid over 30k for it

Some people are a gluten for punishment.

Dis86 · 28 Jul 2021 at 08:03

dLockers said:
Some people are a gluten for punishment.

What if they're intolerant?

ChrisD. · 28 Jul 2021 at 08:43

Dis86 said:
What if they're intolerant?

OG · 28 Jul 2021 at 09:22

[TW]Fox said:
Is it tragic 3 Series day on ocuk or something

I'll take any advice of what makes a 'non-tragic 3 touring 320i for 17k' please and thank you

Robbo · 28 Jul 2021 at 09:28

Owen256 said:
I'll take any advice of what makes a 'non-tragic 3 touring 320i for 17k' please and thank you

I've actually been having a look and to be honest, I think your budget is slightly low for a 320i Touring with a decent spec...

dlockers · 28 Jul 2021 at 09:34

Dis86 said:
What if they're intolerant?

I'm going to argue intended typo given the colour is called champagne

thewanted · 29 Jul 2021 at 15:34

Do 3 Series Tourings typically hold their value better than their saloon cousins? The very few M340i Touring models that are available on the AUC site seem really expensive, but they are still a bit cheaper than ordering a new one, eg. this one is £2800 cheaper than ordering the same spec new with an 11% discount from coast2coast.

Maccy · 29 Jul 2021 at 15:40

thewanted said:
Do 3 Series Tourings typically hold their value better than their saloon cousins? The very few M340i Touring models that are available on the AUC site seem really expensive, but they are still a bit cheaper than ordering a new one, eg. this one is £2800 cheaper than ordering the same spec new.

Wow that's expensive.

thewanted · 29 Jul 2021 at 15:58

Maccy said:
Wow that's expensive.

Yeah, not disputing that. WBAC are offering ~£43700 for it but obviously they don't look at the £7.5k worth of options it has, and that's not a retail price.

ChrisD. · 29 Jul 2021 at 16:00

It does have nice options on it. I've pretty much given up on trying to find a well priced used M340i. Given I hope to keep the car a good 5 years + I am probably going to order a new one.

Dangerous Dave · 29 Jul 2021 at 16:07

That is a great spec car. The prices of the AUC ones have crept up as the discount on new ones dropped a few months ago you could get 20-22% off a new one.

thewanted · 29 Jul 2021 at 16:08

Dangerous Dave said:
That is a great spec car. The prices of the AUC ones have crept up as the discount on new ones dropped a few months ago you could get 20-22% off a new one.

Wow! 20% off the list price of the one I linked to (£63200'ish) would bring it down to £50500. Goes to show just how expensive things have got.

MissChief · 29 Jul 2021 at 16:09

Maccy said:
Wow that's expensive.

At that price, for £2,800 I’d probably see what you can get off a new one and spec it to your liking.