) and so really engine size etc. isn't going to be the most important factor. It's going to be more important that it's in good condition, not needing money immediately spending on it and with a history that would lend itself to good reliability.
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Postedderin100 wrote:Of her? Or the car?
(E85 3.0Si Silver on black is my car! I can see where the confusion arises.
Agree I wouldn't expect much more for my 07 3.0si with 29K miles and only used in dry ..........mr wilks wrote:As you have asked directly for opinion i think the seller is winging it on the price
Its a great colour combo + wheels & piano dash is a touch of class but on 77k drivers seat looks hammered & that won't come back to life with a clean
Its a 2.5si which i wouldn't be put off from as they can offer a great way into a facelift at reasonable money but i wouldn't want any more than £5500in that car
The price is heading into 3.0Si territory & they will always be the icing on the facelift E85 cake
Check out forum guys "goldbcfc" own 2.5si that may have 20k more miles on but actually looks a far better buy £ for £
viewtopic.php?f=41&t=93498
Exactly my thoughts too. A little too pricey for a 2.5Si on 77K.mr wilks wrote:As you have asked directly for opinion i think the seller is winging it on the price
Its a great colour combo + wheels & piano dash is a touch of class but on 77k drivers seat looks hammered & that won't come back to life with a clean
Its a 2.5si which i wouldn't be put off from as they can offer a great way into a facelift at reasonable money but i wouldn't want any more than £5500in that car
The price is heading into 3.0Si territory & they will always be the icing on the facelift E85 cake
Check out forum guys "goldbcfc" own 2.5si that may have 20k more miles on but actually looks a far better buy £ for £
viewtopic.php?f=41&t=93498
Yup had 2 x in early 70s first was a mK1 but second a superb facelift 2002 Lux in a lime green like paint finish then started to get Company Carsderin100 wrote:Funny...I've just noticed your 1st BMW was a 2002 as well!
So was mine...actually my very first car of all...back in 1982 at age 19. A 1974 2002tii in Atlantik Blue.
It was 8 years old then...and I worked out despite the numerous cars I've owned over the years, I think 8 years old might still be the newest car I've ever owned!
http://www.bmwclassics.co.uk
but they were at least totally free but boring but later got back into free Beemers 
If our friend Gold is playing around with his asking price then i would forget itderin100 wrote:Exactly my thoughts too. A little too pricey for a 2.5Si on 77K.mr wilks wrote:As you have asked directly for opinion i think the seller is winging it on the price
Its a great colour combo + wheels & piano dash is a touch of class but on 77k drivers seat looks hammered & that won't come back to life with a clean
Its a 2.5si which i wouldn't be put off from as they can offer a great way into a facelift at reasonable money but i wouldn't want any more than £5500in that car
The price is heading into 3.0Si territory & they will always be the icing on the facelift E85 cake
Check out forum guys "goldbcfc" own 2.5si that may have 20k more miles on but actually looks a far better buy £ for £
viewtopic.php?f=41&t=93498
I'm going to send her the link to "goldbcfc" one now.
Thanks
its naughty 
mr wilks wrote:If our friend Gold is playing around with his asking price then i would forget itderin100 wrote:Exactly my thoughts too. A little too pricey for a 2.5Si on 77K.mr wilks wrote:As you have asked directly for opinion i think the seller is winging it on the price
Its a great colour combo + wheels & piano dash is a touch of class but on 77k drivers seat looks hammered & that won't come back to life with a clean
Its a 2.5si which i wouldn't be put off from as they can offer a great way into a facelift at reasonable money but i wouldn't want any more than £5500in that car
The price is heading into 3.0Si territory & they will always be the icing on the facelift E85 cake
Check out forum guys "goldbcfc" own 2.5si that may have 20k more miles on but actually looks a far better buy £ for £
viewtopic.php?f=41&t=93498
I'm going to send her the link to "goldbcfc" one now.
Thanks
However there are always alternatives & this 3.0Si could be worth chasing up for your friend , it looks well presented & the 2 tone black/imola trim is a delight against the piano black finish
Also has cruise , heated sports seats & Xenon's
If it ticks out on viewing/driving & you get it for £7kish that could prove a great buy
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GORGEOUS-2007 ... SwA3dYdRn1
or this forum members car listed today looks another tasty 3.0Si at similar money
viewtopic.php?f=41&t=93614
Many thanks Chris.Chris_D wrote:Equally, if not more important as cosmetic appearance is mechanical state.
Make sure you're up to scratch on the usual issues to look for and (i tell everyone this) always always always take a bmw-specific obd scanner with you and get a scan done. The ecu could be hiding a whole raft of issues that a visual inspection won't pick up.
Good luck with the search.
v easy to use once you know what's involved. bit more difficult translating the codes perhaps. but indispensable imo.derin100 wrote:Many thanks Chris.Chris_D wrote:Equally, if not more important as cosmetic appearance is mechanical state.
Make sure you're up to scratch on the usual issues to look for and (i tell everyone this) always always always take a bmw-specific obd scanner with you and get a scan done. The ecu could be hiding a whole raft of issues that a visual inspection won't pick up.
Good luck with the search.
I do have an OBD scanner myself but the problem is I don't actually live anywhere near my friend so it's not easy for me to go with her to view cars.
