Jay. Posted March 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 I know yeah! That isn't gonna hang around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theworkerbee Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 I don't know if its just me, but a 100,000 miler for 10k? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted March 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 its cheap for an 05 plate mate especially a 1 owner with all the options. I'd rather have a genuine one with a bit of miles than a 10 owner one with 70k on personally! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted March 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 its cheap for an 05 plate mate especially a 1 owner with all the options. I'd rather have a genuine one with a bit of miles than a 10 owner one with 70k on personally! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theworkerbee Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Yeah true, however, I think they are summer cars so it can be expected to have a slightly higher amount of owners. Just trying to convince myself as thats over my budget so I'm just hating haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted March 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 haha, i know what you mean. one owner whos had it from new is more likley to respect the car & have spent the most keeping it in good nick,. phoned up about it, its been into BMW for replacement wings under warranty, its got conti's all round & has had the wheels refurbed in anthracite. Gonna have a look into santander loans. £11068 to pay back to borrow £10k over 5 years lloyd_330 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEVIL 666 Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Just seen this, had me heart set on a 93 but then this come up Tesco bank loans at 3.9% APR http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=161643923693 Nice example although I still prefer coupe M3, why do you want vert? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight6 josh Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Im already thinking about this one too and iv only had my 330 6 months if i was going for a e93 i would go 335i yes the turbos "MAY" be an issue but if they do fail just think, you can single turbo covert it with a big ass snail! but then again an m3 is ... well its an m3! go for an m3 my dads gf has a 330ci 57 plate and it doesnt feel any quicker than mine ! ... maybe because its auto ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted March 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 i've only had my (current) 330 3 months Josh i cba with them going wrong which they inevitably will! Personal preference Mike, i think they look badass especially with the roof down. Mark_F 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 All the better to hear dat noise. Mark_F 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted March 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted March 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Sam, did you ever have any engine issues with your Z4M? only thing aside the subframe is the engine which is not the most reliable thing in the world from 'teh internetz' but i cant comment personally having never owned an S54! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight6 josh Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 i've only had my (current) 330 3 months Josh i cba with them going wrong which they inevitably will! Personal preference Mike, i think they look badass especially with the roof down. ill be keeping mine till next year anyway, should have the option to insure an m3 by then insurance for an m3 for me next year is about £500 more than a 335 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted March 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 i'm getting on a bit now (27 in may) so should be circa £800 for the M3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Sam, did you ever have any engine issues with your Z4M? only thing aside the subframe is the engine which is not the most reliable thing in the world from 'teh internetz' but i cant comment personally having never owned an S54! It kept bouncing off the limiter? No, but we owned it 4 months... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted March 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Yeah, its a revvy lump thats for sure eh! Things ive seen is ; Vanos going bang my mates span a shell coilpacks (nothing major) the tappets need resetting every insp 2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Part of the reason we sold it, was because of the potential big bills. If you spend money on an M, you need to be able to run it! I want it back though, a year on and I could easily afford it. Why didn't I keep it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted March 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 thats the thing, i cant afford to fix it if it goes bang, although the 'vert in the previous link he said he can arrange a warranty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Warranty runs at £80/month from what I've read. And it won't cover half the things. When we looked, we ensured it'd had brakes and a service recently, as it's 2 consumables that cost a lot. Only you know what you can afford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted March 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 yeah, i think i'll end up pussying out as its simply not something i can afford to fix if the subframe tears & they wont cover it. THink i'll have to leave it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 They buy one that's been fixed, or budget to fix it if you're taking a loan. Thought it was 'only' £800 for a 3rd party fix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted March 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Yeah it is, but that's just one example of a multitude of things that could potentially break - so I think it's a non starter if thinking with my head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Think with your right foot. Don't drive one if you don't want to buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
das_flo Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 (edited) Jay don't worry about something that might never happen mate. They don't just go bang, I wouldn't worry about it. If s**t happens, there's a network of helpful people on here, bmwowner, m3cutters who will point you in the right direction meaning repair bills aren't what they are to most people who enter into BMW on a recovery truck with an open wallet, and a jar of vaseline. It's like not fitting central heating in a house because boilers are expensive when they break down. You know the score anyway, buy an M3 with recently replaced brakes and tyres, subframe recall completed, and the updated crank arrangement that came with the facelift and enjoy it. Services are hefty but if it's had an inspection 2 recently, you're hassle free for a couple of years. It's finding a decent colour combo, in reasonable fettle for less than £10k that's becoming more of a challenge by the day. I think E93 personally. Or an evo 8 if you want something fast lol Edited March 24, 2015 by das_flo Jay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted March 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 very valid points there mate. Aaargh i shud just fookin buy one now then i'm not over pondering it lol Maxtek 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
