spec me a bmw!

Deleted User 234324 · 16 May 2010 at 21:28

Time to finally bite the bullet and get rid of my ST. Current value is around 9k but looking to get something a bit cheaper with similar performance, ideally for no more than 5k. So I have some left over to pay off some debts.

mjt · 16 May 2010 at 21:30

325ti ?

Unloved compact means that it'll be cheaper than an equivalent ci..

http://pistonheads.com/sales/1686751.htm

and you can get SEs for less

GravyMonster · 16 May 2010 at 21:31

A BMW eh? Hows about a BMW 2002? Might have a problem finding one in budget tho.

[TW]Fox · 16 May 2010 at 21:31

mjt said:
325ti ?

Unloved compact means that it'll be cheaper than an equivalent ci..

You say that but they seem to command pretty bonkers money actually.

What are the reasons for getting rid of the ST - if its financial then an old BMW is going to be no cheaper to run.

iaind · 16 May 2010 at 21:33

840ci

doo it

Deleted User 234324 · 16 May 2010 at 22:12

Only reason I'm ditching the st is to free up some cash. Running costs are not an issue although obviously higher running costs would defeat the purpose of the change.

bledd · 16 May 2010 at 22:29

I really don't like the look of the 325ti, looks like a car that's been reversed into a truck and now has the same rear end as an Astra

Deleted User 234324 · 16 May 2010 at 22:33

I am also open to other options aslong as it full fills the above criteria.

Has to have similar performance to the ST, be comfortable to drive and pleasing to the eye. Ohh and if it helps in attracting the opposite sex i wont complain either

iaind · 17 May 2010 at 07:47

MadMossy said:
I am also open to other options aslong as it full fills the above criteria.

Has to have similar performance to the ST, be comfortable to drive and pleasing to the eye. Ohh and if it helps in attracting the opposite sex i wont complain either

Judging by the lads around Paignton on saturday trying to attract the opposite sex with their cars, it's an old Punto with bling rimz and a massive exhaust you want.

Maybe an E39 if comfort is important - they have aged (IMO) better than the e46 and still look like an expensive car

Deleted User 234324 · 17 May 2010 at 16:02

E39 is a tad big for me, looking for something a bit smaller and preferably a 2 door coupe.

Seen a few locally now with 100k+ miles for under 5k.

iaind · 17 May 2010 at 16:03

330ci it is then!

utajoker · 17 May 2010 at 16:14

Mondeo, I mean.. oh wait

antijoke · 17 May 2010 at 16:20

iaind said:
330ci it is then!

With £5k?

MikeHiow · 17 May 2010 at 16:22

Leon Cupra R is worth considering, very similar to the ST but more economical, and you can pick them up for around £5k.

Janesy B · 17 May 2010 at 16:23

Doesn't the Cupra R have stupidly large Brembos at the front?

MikeHiow · 17 May 2010 at 16:25

I don't know about stupidly large, but yes, it has Brembos.

iaind · 17 May 2010 at 16:26

anticonscience said:
With £5k?

I looked at one advertised at 6k that was very tidy, so it's not impossible.

Cant think of any other 2 door coupe BMWs that are worth having other than an e46 coupe..

lordrobs · 17 May 2010 at 16:38

MadMossy said:
Only reason I'm ditching the st is to free up some cash. Running costs are not an issue

This always perplexes me. If you need to sell a car to release £4k then without wanting to sound rude, maybe you do need a car with lower running costs.

All that needs to happen is for the older car to throw some big bills at you and that £4k will soon be whittled down.

Deleted User 234324 · 17 May 2010 at 17:13

lordrobs said:
This always perplexes me. If you need to sell a car to release £4k then without wanting to sound rude, maybe you do need a car with lower running costs.

All that needs to happen is for the older car to throw some big bills at you and that £4k will soon be whittled down.

Without going into too much detail, i need the money to open my options up with regards a few things, if it wasnt for that i'd be sticking with the ST without question.

iaind · 17 May 2010 at 17:19

MadMossy said:
Without going into too much detail, i need the money to open my options up with regards a few things, if it wasnt for that i'd be sticking with the ST without question.

Don't go into detail...for the love of god, dont go into detail