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Friend needs some guidance.
- DMC63
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Friend needs some guidance.
My friend has just divorced from his wife, usual story, house divided up, she go the inside he got the outside. She kept the car too.
He's now in the market for another car, he wants a BMW estate around 2.5ltr deisel, auto. 2014.
First off, any recommendations for 'where to buy' in the London and surrounding counties?
Secondly, and suggestions on 'what to buy'? He's not interested in bells and whistles, just a reliable, tidy, economical car. No ///m's or makes that are prone to going wrong and cost a packet when they do.
Budget is around £15K
He's now in the market for another car, he wants a BMW estate around 2.5ltr deisel, auto. 2014.
First off, any recommendations for 'where to buy' in the London and surrounding counties?
Secondly, and suggestions on 'what to buy'? He's not interested in bells and whistles, just a reliable, tidy, economical car. No ///m's or makes that are prone to going wrong and cost a packet when they do.
Budget is around £15K
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- Chris_D
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Friend needs some guidance.
I have a 320d cabrio back in the uk and that 2 litre diesel unit is ubiquitous accross several models.
It has decent performance, economy and no issues when i crank it up every couple of months when i'm back there.
I'd suggest 320d estate.
It has decent performance, economy and no issues when i crank it up every couple of months when i'm back there.
I'd suggest 320d estate.
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- DMC63
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Thanks Chris, I'll pass that on. Don't suppose your selling yours?
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- Chris_D
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I was going to flog it in order to release some capital to help me pay for the E86 I was going to buy but decided to keep hold of it. Could be open to offers tho....
It's been a fantastic car but doesnt get used much as i'm based mostly in holland and it's at my place in th UK.
I'd certainly recommend one if he's after a convertible but the engine is tiptop even in the 3 estate version too!
E85 3.0i roadie (03) 'Benny'. E93 320d M-Sport Cabrio (11) 'Bob'.
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Do your research on 320d cam chains.
///M|Silver Grey|Black Leather|BT|Nav|DSP|Heated Seats|PDC|Stubby|Turner Limiters|Turner Rear Top Mounts|Bilstein B12|Powerflex ARB Bushes|Powerflex Lollipops|M-Track|
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- Chris_D
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Can fail but only on cars up to 2009/10.
Mines a 2011, 40k miles. No problems.
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- RedUn
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Friend needs some guidance.
Have a look at a 5 series touring, they seem to be better value than the 3 at the moment?
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- Ewazix
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Not a beeer but what about a Skoda Superb estate. Big, drive well, can be fast depending on engine (up to 280bhp), well built VW/Audi credentials and fantastic value.
https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/sko ... b-estate-0
https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/sko ... b-estate-0
2003 2.5 SE, low miles, Sterling Grey, 108's & Eagles, no stubby here! Unmolested.
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- DMC63
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Thanks guys for the pointers. keep them coming...I'm forwarding it all on
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Thanks Chris, I'll pass that on. Don't suppose your selling yours?
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I was going to flog it in order to release some capital to help me pay for the E86 I was going to buy but decided to keep hold of it. Could be open to offers tho....
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He deffo wants an estate. Sorry Chris, I thought you had an estate. I'd better get to specsavers
Thanks Chris, I'll pass that on. Don't suppose your selling yours?
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I was going to flog it in order to release some capital to help me pay for the E86 I was going to buy but decided to keep hold of it. Could be open to offers tho....
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He deffo wants an estate. Sorry Chris, I thought you had an estate. I'd better get to specsavers
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