New car recommendations - 9-12k

They are fantastic but make sure it's low enough mileage to buy a GOOD warranty.

Also if you are going to stretch yourself to it bear in mind a set of tyres is £700, etc etc. Just because its a diesel doesn't mean you get low running costs.
 
Fox: Are 2005 or 2006 E46 330ci coupe's really that bad a deal? They can't be picked up for around £8k to £9k for a decent example?

Is it the maintenance and fuel savings that lean you towards recommending the E92 330i over a late E46 330ci coupe?

Does the higher depreciation on the larger initial outlay (>£15k for a pre-LCI E92?) end up the better deal because of the lower maintenance and fuel costs?

I'll have to have a look for myself but is the pre-facelift E92 really that awful to look at?
 
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The prefacelift E92 is gorgeous to look at, do you mean the E90? You wont get an E92 330i for anything like 10k, E92 is the 2006-Present Coupe.
 
[TW]Fox;18422564 said:
They are fantastic but make sure it's low enough mileage to buy a GOOD warranty.

Also if you are going to stretch yourself to it bear in mind a set of tyres is £700, etc etc. Just because its a diesel doesn't mean you get low running costs.
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Its on 47k - is that low enough? I'm aware of the tyre costs - I don't get much change out of £600 for a set of tyres for my civic.

Anything else I should look out for? Only options on this one seem to be heated leather and bluetooth.

Its an auto as well, which I was very impressed with!
 
Yes 47k is fine, you'll be able to buy the BMW Comprehensive warranty for about £530 with zero excess. It's 60k thats the danger zone!

How much is it?
 
I would be very concerned at that price, Feb 11 Glass's has a 43k 330d M Sport Auto with leather and 'desireable metallic paint' at £17725 retail £15225 trade. So it sounds like its barely above trade money. I'd be wonderng why, it's a very very desireable car and the fact it hasnt got Satnav alone isnt enough to explain its price (Infact the book prices dont include nav on the saloons).

Have you a link to the advert? See if we can spot anything iffy :p
 
Is the iDrive a must have for the E92 for re-sale? I'm looking at the pre-LCI ones like Unlight. Advice on options would be much appreciated.

[EDIT: Just seen your reply Fox. There are quite a few E92 examples on the trader for £15.5k+]
 
A decent engined E92 Coupe is worth £2k less without iDrive/Navigation. If you are looking at £8-9k 330Ci's you might be in for a shock because a decent E92 costs rather more than this...
 
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