What Bmw would you have for 12-14k????
17-05-2008, 03:21 PM
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What Bmw would you have for 12-14k????
a workmate is after a new car he has around 12-14k, he likes the looks of the Bmw 3series 330d, the 530d and also the M5, insurance isn't a problem.
Would the M5 be a dog for that kind of money? also which car is quicker the 330d or the 530d?
Is their any problems/ things to look out for the above models?
Thanks Phil
Would the M5 be a dog for that kind of money? also which car is quicker the 330d or the 530d?
Is their any problems/ things to look out for the above models?
Thanks Phil
17-05-2008, 04:15 PM
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a mate has just bought a mint e39 m5 with 70k on the clock for Ł12,500 . the vanos had just been changed too. if you look hard enough you can find some awesome cars for very little money.
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17-05-2008, 04:44 PM
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17-05-2008, 04:49 PM
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Sorry to sound dumb but what is VANOS?
some more good suggestions, thanks.
He has seen a 330d sports M kit i think for 11k
Is the remap worth it? does Stu do the remaps for the 330d?
some more good suggestions, thanks.
He has seen a 330d sports M kit i think for 11k
Is the remap worth it? does Stu do the remaps for the 330d?
17-05-2008, 07:45 PM
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Z3 M Coupe OR 330 CD fookin awesome cars the 330CD will have you confused after a remap as you could keep up and prob chew an e46 M3
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17-05-2008, 09:56 PM
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If it's on pure driving enjoyment and have no kids etc then M coupe no question. Mega car for the money and faster than E39 M5 E36/E46 M3. Total hoot to drive and feels perfect. Need a bigger car then E39 M5, any "lesser" model and you'll just always wish you'd bought one. Alpinas are more tourers and way over rated, at least the one and only version I drove was.
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17-05-2008, 10:04 PM
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If fuel costs are considered......then a 330d sport. If your not bothered about fuel costs, then it would be an M5.
Relatively speaking the M5 will hold it's value "relatively well" purely because it's an M Power car. And of course it's built as an outright super saloon, and causes embarrasment to quite a few so called super cars.
But of course I'm rather biased.......LOL. But I did try an E46 M3 at the same time I was deciding what to buy, and the M5 was the better car for me. I don't use it as a daily driver, so fuel consumption wasn't a consideration. It's just the sound and power that the V8 produces that makes it such a great car. The M3 was more agile, but not by alot. Straight line performance the M5 is obviously the fastest, but the E46 M3 is a very close second, and on a point to point, there would be nothing in it.
Both great cars, and the 330d ........ Especially the M Sport Packaged model, is also a great car.
Relatively speaking the M5 will hold it's value "relatively well" purely because it's an M Power car. And of course it's built as an outright super saloon, and causes embarrasment to quite a few so called super cars.
But of course I'm rather biased.......LOL. But I did try an E46 M3 at the same time I was deciding what to buy, and the M5 was the better car for me. I don't use it as a daily driver, so fuel consumption wasn't a consideration. It's just the sound and power that the V8 produces that makes it such a great car. The M3 was more agile, but not by alot. Straight line performance the M5 is obviously the fastest, but the E46 M3 is a very close second, and on a point to point, there would be nothing in it.
Both great cars, and the 330d ........ Especially the M Sport Packaged model, is also a great car.
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17-05-2008, 10:07 PM
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Why have the pretender when you can have the real deal for that kind of money.
I have driven several alpinas and M cars, and I have never found an Alpina that actually bested the equivalent M car.
Alpinas are great cars, dont get me wrong, and where the M cars are out of price (ie when they are new) the Alpinas make a lot of sense. But at the end of the day, on that budget, the M cars are plentiful
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18-05-2008, 09:30 AM
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Benni 530d faster? waht you on about!? lol
As said what type of car do you want? If its all about performance then M5 but with that comes BIG running costs. If you want a mix a 330d Sport is awesome, but im go to top end of budget and get the 204bhp model! surprising how much different to 184bhp and also then get it remaped! I got mine booked in for June lol.
Just all down to what you want really. I do a fair bit of driving so M5 and even M3 was really out of the question so a 330d Sport it was.
Gaz you would also be lucky to get good X5 d in that budget
As said what type of car do you want? If its all about performance then M5 but with that comes BIG running costs. If you want a mix a 330d Sport is awesome, but im go to top end of budget and get the 204bhp model! surprising how much different to 184bhp and also then get it remaped! I got mine booked in for June lol.
Just all down to what you want really. I do a fair bit of driving so M5 and even M3 was really out of the question so a 330d Sport it was.
Gaz you would also be lucky to get good X5 d in that budget
18-05-2008, 11:17 AM
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I do a "fair bit of driving" and run the M3. bought it on 39k last feb - its on 68k now.
One thing that was interesting - on the ring I eventually caught up an E46 3 series, he was really quick - stayed with me the second half of the lap. He was on what looked like standard "ish" brakes, R rated tyres and was a diesel on a re-map.
Just goes to show you can really go some in the 330d's!
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One thing that was interesting - on the ring I eventually caught up an E46 3 series, he was really quick - stayed with me the second half of the lap. He was on what looked like standard "ish" brakes, R rated tyres and was a diesel on a re-map.
Just goes to show you can really go some in the 330d's!
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18-05-2008, 11:22 AM
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Benni 530d faster? waht you on about!? lol
As said what type of car do you want? If its all about performance then M5 but with that comes BIG running costs. If you want a mix a 330d Sport is awesome, but im go to top end of budget and get the 204bhp model! surprising how much different to 184bhp and also then get it remaped! I got mine booked in for June lol.
Just all down to what you want really. I do a fair bit of driving so M5 and even M3 was really out of the question so a 330d Sport it was.
Gaz you would also be lucky to get good X5 d in that budget
As said what type of car do you want? If its all about performance then M5 but with that comes BIG running costs. If you want a mix a 330d Sport is awesome, but im go to top end of budget and get the 204bhp model! surprising how much different to 184bhp and also then get it remaped! I got mine booked in for June lol.
Just all down to what you want really. I do a fair bit of driving so M5 and even M3 was really out of the question so a 330d Sport it was.
Gaz you would also be lucky to get good X5 d in that budget
thats about the going price for an early one now.