Cheers for posting this link, passed it on to a mate with a standard M2 comp who is on PH, he's just spoken to Evo about it and looks like he's going.
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I'm really after changing my Megane Trophy for an M2. I quite like the look of this car which is a facelift 67 plate so must've one of the first ones. I'm new to BMW so would appreciate some input from you guys who know more about these.
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Get a long test drive in one, the suspension is firm with a capital F. When I got mine, I wasn't sure I could tolerate it. I am now used to it but eventually will probably fit Litchfield Bilstein suspension. Having said that, drove 100 miles down to London yesterday, and driving back this afternoon, and quite happy now with it.I'm really after changing my Megane Trophy for an M2. I quite like the look of this car which is a facelift 67 plate so must've one of the first ones. I'm new to BMW so would appreciate some input from you guys who know more about these.
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The car you have found is pretty standard'ly specced. It is up to you, but I particularly sought one with the icon adaptive headlights, which are quite a bit better than the standard headlights, they also look better. It has additional beam splitting included, depends what your driving is like etc. My car ended up having sunroof, speed limit display and driving 'assistant' (useless). Sunroof is nice, but a lot of people don't like them in M cars.
Make sure you get the essentials such as folding mirrors, heated seats & harmon kardon. The standard system is pants, however easily upgradeable.
Run in service etc is a must for future value, so make sure it was done on time.
6 years old it will require a diff oil service, so make sure this is done.
Forgot to update about this. I have changed the date of the inspection. Rear brakes are showing as 3200 miles but this number hadn't changed since I first saw it and have done quite a few miles since then.
The brakes counter is just a rough estimate based on mileage patterns/driving style. They've removed it on newer cars.
Similar story with my brakes ..got to change my front pads soon, but dealer saying that I should consider changing the discs too.
The car has only done 40k miles, of which 25-30k on motorways.
Basically are the dealers just talking bs to upsell and make more £££?
The car has only done 40k miles, of which 25-30k on motorways.
Basically are the dealers just talking bs to upsell and make more £££?
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They didn't, it's just hidden until it gets to the point at which they'll soon need replacement.
I can't quite remember the exact numbers but I think it counts down based on an estimate until it hits a certain point, at which point it waits until the first stage wear sensor is hit before it continues counting down.
Interesting, I have seen it appear once after the car had been into BMW, but then it disappeared again so I thought it was a glitch or something.
54k miles, 2015 428i and still on my original discs AFAIK. Front and rear pads I changed last year.
@MissChief thanks, I'll tell them I wish to keep my £450 and for them to get stuffed then
If they do need done get them done elsewhere. If your current pads are very dusty it might be worth looking into ATE Ceramic pads and discs but they're not cheap. Dust free almost though.
@MissChief yeah I've emailed my local BMW indie to see how much they'll charge. BMW charging 230 for just the pad change.
Msport pads are very dusty but I've had my alloys refurbed and powder coated black so not so much of a Biggie nowadays
Msport pads are very dusty but I've had my alloys refurbed and powder coated black so not so much of a Biggie nowadays
Yeah my rear pads squeal quite a bit once they are warmed up but the CBS saying >40k miles on them so I'll live with it for now
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Thoughts? Clearly better than recent grilles, but is it good enough?
Not too bad. Doesn’t make me irrationally angry when I see it.