This cannot be for real...

Peerzy · 15 Apr 2009 at 21:17

mjt said:
but it's not brand new though is it?
it's 3 years old and out of warranty

Brand new as in sense of never been used. Same as your PC was possibly made 6 months before you purchased it.

Apart from the fact it's out of warrenty (you could just buy one with the savings) then the car won't be mechanically any worse than a brand new car, right?

Spamalot · 15 Apr 2009 at 21:36

Well how much is a low milage 5 the same spec three years old?

Azagoth · 15 Apr 2009 at 21:40

Can I just point out that I notice a few of you don't disclose your actual location, yet these Autotrader searches leave your Postcode viewable.

Nothing major, just thought you'd like to know if you didn't already.

Spamalot · 15 Apr 2009 at 21:46

Azagoth said:
Can I just point out that I notice a few of you don't disclose your actual location, yet these Autotrader searches leave your Postcode viewable.

Nothing major, just thought you'd like to know if you didn't already.

Good point, you wouldn't want someone to find out where you hiding your punto would you?

Peerzy · 15 Apr 2009 at 21:47

Azagoth said:
Can I just point out that I notice a few of you don't disclose your actual location, yet these Autotrader searches leave your Postcode viewable.

Nothing major, just thought you'd like to know if you didn't already.

Yeah, doesn't bother me. Could be anyone of 40+ houses down my road, and it might not even be my post code, a friend could have sent me the link.

IAmATeaf · 15 Apr 2009 at 22:38

McBain said:
Indeed, looks like it needs a good clean.

The spots/dots are reflections of the overhead christmas lights, I think the original comment was re the gash body kit

richolmes72 · 15 Apr 2009 at 23:20

Loads here

These have been around on various websites for a month or so now. There were almost 40 on motorpoint last month so they're definitely shifting.

MikeHunt79 · 16 Apr 2009 at 01:12

That's a lot car for you're money, I guess they've got to shift them somehow.

Scania · 16 Apr 2009 at 06:38

Defcon5 said:
What effect would sitting there unused for years have on the car? Would a good service sort it or could it cause other problems?

Depends if the cars has been de-waxed (assuming new cars are still waxed!) - The paint may be a bit faded possibly. I'd imagine the brakes may have siezed and perhaps the fluids could do with a flush, otherwise, I'd guess it should be ok.

As its being sold by a dealer, there would be some kind of warranty backup also.

Seems to me a better way to buy a 5 for 1 series money than the usual route of one thats already done 50 - 100k ?

Clown · 16 Apr 2009 at 08:35

Are these a bad idea then? I want one! Does look like a good price even if it is 'old'.
Don't know if it would be such a good idea, though, having only just passed in December and driving a Ford Focus

Haha £2k insurance, awesome

jamoor · 16 Apr 2009 at 09:11

[TW]Fox;13884609 said:
They are from Saudi Arabia IIRC. They are also at least 3 years old despite never having been used.

I doubt they are from Saudi as they drive on the right.

Most likely SE asia, may also have been manufactured in one of their plants.

[TW]Fox · 16 Apr 2009 at 10:05

R420LA6X2/4MNA said:
Seems to me a better way to buy a 5 for 1 series money than the usual route of one thats already done 50 - 100k ?

You dont half come out with some bizarre comments at times. Why would the usual way of getting a 5 Series for £22k involve buying one with 50-100k on it?

This sort of money buys a 2007/2008 car with under 30k on it.

Scania · 17 Apr 2009 at 04:38

[TW]Fox;13891755 said:
You dont half come out with some bizarre comments at times. Why would the usual way of getting a 5 Series for £22k involve buying one with 50-100k on it?

This sort of money buys a 2007/2008 car with under 30k on it.

Sorry Fox, I don't spend my life looking at the used values of 2007/2008 BMW 5's.

The "?" means a question rather than a point, something that I think you missed entirely.