Need help...on the Hunt

henryjames · Post by **henryjames** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 10:10 pm

Hi all,

So I've decided on the newer engine 20 or a 28, budget 15k
And I'll be after a fair few toys, heated seats, nav, Bluetooth and ideally the upgraded 11 speaker set-up,
Ideally an M too
Anything else is a bonus

Now I'm not being presumptive but I know you guys are pretty hot at hunting out the gems,
I'm just throwing this out there, but if you guys stumble on anything that fits the bill could you chuck it up here?

And yes yes i know I know, I should be looking at the 30 or 35....
Well if you find one of those with the spec well let's just say that I imagine you guys could twist my arm....

Swiftly · Post by **Swiftly** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 10:45 pm

I assume you checked the BMW Approved used cars? There are a couple which might be of interest and tick's a lot of your requirements. Here's one http://usedcars.coopersunderlandbmw.co. ... c=se_ce_re_

henryjames · Post by **henryjames** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 10:52 pm

Ooh, good shout... I knew I'd be getting 30i recommendations!
Is it just me or are those rims an odd colour?

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 1:27 am

Go test drive an ///M. Then get your cheque book out. It has a top notch music player. Operated by your right foot.

Silverzedtom · Post by **Silverzedtom** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 1:46 am

Without meaning to upset the four pot owners I'd try to go for a six pot as it's in your budget and sounds awesome when you plant your right foot

lordgrover · Post by **lordgrover** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 9:52 am

Indeed. I was looking for similar options and have ended up with a 35i. I have the iDrive, heated seats, PDC, etc., plus a few more like electric seats I hadn't bargained for. To say I'm happy is an understatement.

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 10:50 am

Hi, don't discount the 18i as it's the same engine as the others-a remap gives it the same or more than the 20/28i
They sound better than a normally aspirated 4 pot as well so don't worry about the noise

If it's important to you they also have cheaper road tax than the 6 pots & good economy

Rob

henryjames · Post by **henryjames** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 7:09 pm

Not sure a 1.8 is on the cards....

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 7:40 pm

henryjames wrote:Not sure a 1.8 is on the cards....

Same engine as the other turbocharged 2litre cars?
Rob

henryjames · Post by **henryjames** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 7:47 pm

Yep but.... it's 1.8

3.0 is nearly double....

What's your thoughts on this:
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/ ... on/6660828#

henryjames · Post by **henryjames** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 7:47 pm

Yep but.... it's 1.8

3.0 is nearly double....

What's your thoughts on this:
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/ ... on/6660828#

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 8:36 pm

henryjames wrote:Yep but.... it's 1.8
3.0 is nearly double....

What's your thoughts on this:
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/ ... on/6660828#

But it's not a 1.8

It's a 2litre, the same as all the other 4pot turbo cars! The 28i isn't a 2.8 either

Rob

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 8:41 pm

henryjames wrote:Yep but.... it's 1.8
3.0 is nearly double....

What's your thoughts on this:
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/ ... on/6660828#

That's got the 296 wheels which seem guaranteed to crack

It's also not got M-sport goodies like bumpers, steering wheel, gear shift

Rob

henryjames · Post by **henryjames** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 9:10 pm

Yeah I did spy the lack of M,
But I thought quite a high spec?

Nanu · Post by **Nanu** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 9:15 pm

Swiftly wrote:I assume you checked the BMW Approved used cars? There are a couple which might be of interest and tick's a lot of your requirements. Here's one http://usedcars.coopersunderlandbmw.co. ... c=se_ce_re_

I am just down the road from this one and it's the garage I use for servicing. If your not close happy to go check it out if your interested

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