Questions - Diesel engine and transmission / gearbox reliability circa 2014-2019 -BMW - Mercedes - Audi ( on small hatchback or coupe models)

DJMK4 said:
I don't mind paying a little under the price ! Aslong as Has decent warrenty? Much to ask ?

What's the point in car sales if you can't haggle a tiny bit..

Also whilst I'm on here and asking questions .again this is going to be an auto Vs manual question, Iv.noticed another 4 series 2017 has come up 54k miles, auto, flappy paddle. Is the tech in the autos ok and reliable when shifting ?
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Not worth it. Get a discount then engine blows. Lol
 
Robbo said:
This really has no spec, and isn't M Sport, but it's an awesome colour and is AUC.

Surely a better option than a tatty one with no history etc?

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Tiny screen unit in that one, the ones I have been looking at have wider screens.

I did actually fly past sytner BMW on Friday and they said they could transfer approved used from other locations , interesting .. if the right car come up I'd rather go with BMW used approved as they would put in a 12 month warranty.

Look at my previous post and the question around auto and flappy paddle ,
 
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Get an AUC for the peace of mind. Or private if the car is well cared for. I wouldn't trust any of these so-called independent dealers personally.
 
DJMK4 said:
Look at my previous post and the question around auto and flappy paddle ,
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Paddles you probably won't use, but the ZF8 gearboxes are fine and generally reliable. I wouldn't want a manual in a car like this.

You need to remember though that if you buy a dodgy one, you're talking thousands to fix a lot of these things, so try and get AUC if you can. You can extend the warranty too.
 
I have the paddles in my 428i. I rarely use them. Trying to remember the last time I did and it was probably before Christmas when I shifted down twice for an overtake, otherwise it’s Comfort and automatic.
 
Robbo said:
Paddles you probably won't use, but the ZF8 gearboxes are fine and generally reliable. I wouldn't want a manual in a car like this.

You need to remember though that if you buy a dodgy one, you're talking thousands to fix a lot of these things, so try and get AUC if you can. You can extend the warranty too.
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Thanks I will take a look

Why wouldn't you want a manual ? Generally a 6 speed manual for a 3 piece clutch kit you would be looking at around £1200. Would it be the same sort of thing In this ?

Why is everyone seemingly choosing autos these days ? If I go on auto trader there is tons of autos coming up ? Are BMW making more manual than autos these days or is this people wanting to sell the auto for a reason?

I'll also look at AUC
 
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DJMK4 said:
Thanks I will take a look

Why wouldn't you want a manual ? Generally a 6 speed manual for a 3 piece clutch kit you would be looking at around £1200. Would it be the same sort of thing In this ?

Why is everyone seemingly choosing autos these days ? If I go on auto trader there is tons of autos coming up ? Are BMW making more manual than autos these days or is this people wanting to sell the auto for a reason?

I'll also look at AUC
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A replacement ZF8 gearbox at BMW would be north of £10k...? If that's what you meant.

I generally dislike manual outside of something like an M2, auto is just better - but this is all personal preference of course. The majority of 4 Series will be auto.
 
DJMK4 said:
Why is everyone seemingly choosing autos these days ?
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Because they're nicer to drive, especially in things like a 3 or 4 series being used for commuting
DJMK4 said:
If I go on auto trader there is tons of autos coming up ?
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Because they vastly outnumbered manuals when sold new
DJMK4 said:
Are BMW making more manual than autos these days
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lol, absolutely not, if anything you're more likely to find you simply can't spec a manual these days
 
Once you've driven a decent auto you will wonder why you ever took so long to convert.

The ZF8HP is pretty bombproof and is used in so many cars that any problems would be well known about now.

Now that the latest 1 series has gone auto only, the only way to get a manual BMW is the M2, M3 or M4.
 
DJMK4 said:
Ok thanks all . I will include in the searches
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I ended up with a petrol Audi vs newer bmw because I wanted manual and they seem to have more available 2018+, can get 12 months warranty for bm & audi at some other dealers too V (I used them)
at these ages (escaping the luxury car ved) the audi a4/b9 interiors/refinement/audio are a step up from f30 bm's I tried, even if I lost rwd&6cyl (wanted late 40's mpg anyway, so 6 out)

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It's going to get done tomorrow , LUK 3 piece

I will pull the trigger on the next car I see 4 series coup
 
£1350 repair bill for a new 3 piece clutch kit and flywheel, on a car thats has 141k on the clock and is probably not worth £1350

:/

I have no choice though, i dont have a car at the moment and i need to get back and forth to work, and get around to search for a new car
 
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