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Post by DMC63 » Sat Apr 29, 2017 8:23 pm

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
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Post by Chris_D » Sat Apr 29, 2017 8:27 pm

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.
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Post by DMC63 » Sat Apr 29, 2017 9:40 pm

Chris_D wrote: Sat Apr 29, 2017 8:27 pm 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.
Thanks Chris, I'll pass that on. Don't suppose your selling yours?
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Post by Chris_D » Sat Apr 29, 2017 10:10 pm

DMC63 wrote: Sat Apr 29, 2017 9:40 pm
Chris_D wrote: Sat Apr 29, 2017 8:27 pm 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.
Thanks Chris, I'll pass that on. Don't suppose your selling yours?
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!
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Post by VRSteve » Sat Apr 29, 2017 10:14 pm

Do your research on 320d cam chains.
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Post by Chris_D » Sat Apr 29, 2017 10:26 pm

VRSteve wrote: Sat Apr 29, 2017 10:14 pm Do your research on 320d cam chains.
Can fail but only on cars up to 2009/10.
Mines a 2011, 40k miles. No problems.
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Post by RedUn » Sun Apr 30, 2017 6:04 pm

Have a look at a 5 series touring, they seem to be better value than the 3 at the moment?
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Post by Ewazix » Sun Apr 30, 2017 7:05 pm

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.

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Post by DMC63 » Sun Apr 30, 2017 9:49 pm

Thanks guys for the pointers. keep them coming...I'm forwarding it all on :thumbsup:
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Post by DMC63 » Sun Apr 30, 2017 9:51 pm

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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 :wink:
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