BMW and M Power Owners

Scrutinize said:
Right, really close to getting a 535d msport to replace my mazda 6 175 sport auto. There are two I am negotiating on, both 12 months old low mileage but I can't get BMW close to an apr I will agree to. I get a car allowance so pcp is a must. Got my mazda at 5.9 last year on a pre reg but BMW will only go to 7.9.

Have I picked the wrong time of year to negotiate? I could imagine them being tougher on a 530 but assumed the 535 would have been harder to shift.
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I was getting a Pre reg 535d but changed to a new one with 4.9% Apr and haggled a discount to get close to the Pre reg one and got the toys I wanted.
 
[TW]Fox;29762822 said:
It's a combination of engine and gearbox - that ZF 8 speed box is simply stunning.

When you consider how much I despised anything diesel...
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It really is. First time I've spent a long period of time driving a ZF 8 speed gearbox. Next car I get will have this gearbox. I'd love to try a 335d and a 340i for comparison.
 
panthro said:
It really is. First time I've spent a long period of time driving a ZF 8 speed gearbox. Next car I get will have this gearbox. I'd love to try a 335d and a 340i for comparison.
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Works great in auto mode in the 340i, manual/flappy paddles are not great but ok for a blast now and again. Deep down I think I would prefer a decent manual box but overall the auto is easy mode fun. :)
 
I agree but it's nice to know so you can make your own mind up.

My biggest concern with an ex rental is exterior condition - but this is obvious on viewing anyway.
 
Driving along the other day i got a noise from the drivers rear that sounds like i was dragging tin cans, lasted about 5 seconds. I thought the exhaust had fell off, got out, checked, nothing.

Now doing right turns i can hear a on off rubbing.

Google suggests that i have a stone wedged between brake and dust sheild. Hope so! Will check later after work.

Anyone else had this?
 
[TW]Fox;29764129 said:
The 35i Z4's are DCT (Well, or manual) not ZF8HP.

If you want a Z4 with the ZF8HP you need a 20i or a 28i.
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Ah my bad, I did know that - brain wasn't engaged :o
 
Rybo89 said:
Driving along the other day i got a noise from the drivers rear that sounds like i was dragging tin cans, lasted about 5 seconds. I thought the exhaust had fell off, got out, checked, nothing.

Now doing right turns i can hear a on off rubbing.

Google suggests that i have a stone wedged between brake and dust sheild. Hope so! Will check later after work.

Anyone else had this?
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Not personally but have heard it before.
 
[TW]Fox;29764367 said:
http://www.broadspeed.com

£10k+ off 535d.

If buying a nearly-new be aware there are lots of ex hire cars around. They tend to be easily spotted as they are often bizarrely specified.
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Wow almost £20k off a new M5, amongst other fairly hefty discounts on the high-end models puts them into the price range of some of the lower end models in each range!

Discounts on X3s are fairly poor though, I suppose this is down to them being more popular.
 
MoRT489 said:
Wow almost £20k off a new M5, amongst other fairly hefty discounts on the high-end models puts them into the price range of some of the lower end models in each range!

Discounts on X3s are fairly poor though, I suppose this is down to them being more popular.
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It's nothing to do with that as the 3 Series is the most popular car in the range and also has massive discounts.
 
[TW]Fox;29767177 said:
It's nothing to do with that as the 3 Series is the most popular car in the range and also has massive discounts.
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So what determines how much of a discount is available and how do companies like Broadspeed know in advance of placing an order?
 
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