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Why has nobody bought this?

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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,144 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    smtdos wrote: »
    http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/3-Series/335-TWIN/201112201694677/advert?channel=CARS

    Is there something wrong with this car?!

    Seems to have it all!

    The annual motor tax of €1000+ will limit it's market in this country.


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    smtdos
    Registered Users Posts: 135 ✭✭smtdos


    True but it's seems to be one of the top recommended beemers on boards when people are purchasing.

    It's up on carzone quite a while now.


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    Compton
    Registered Users Posts: 3,157 ✭✭✭Compton


    If it was post 08 it would be gone but the motor tax kills it for most irish motorists.


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    Tea 1000
    Registered Users Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Tea 1000


    LIGHTNING wrote: »
    Lovely car, powerful and is resonable on fuel at the same time. Id love one with a manual gearbox, not that I could afford the car in the first place. I think BMW are realising a tri turbo diesel next year too so that should be interesting.
    No manual on the twin turbo diesel.
    To be honest, I've rarely come across a decent manual box in a diesel anyway. They're always heavy and clunky in the not-so-nice way. I'd go for a good auto in a diesel, but a good manual in a petrol!


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    MugMugs
    Registered Users Posts: 17,875 ✭✭✭✭MugMugs


    €1500 Road Tax ! Ouch !


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    [Deleted User]
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    MugMugs wrote: »
    €1500 Road Tax ! Ouch !

    I don't think it's that high, they're sub 3000cc I think. Paid quarterly it wouldn't be far off €1500/annum though :)


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    Tea 1000
    Registered Users Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Tea 1000


    RoverJames wrote: »
    I don't think it's that high, they're sub 3000cc I think. Paid quarterly it wouldn't be far off €1500/annum though :)
    I think €1,293 if memory serves...


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    smtdos
    Registered Users Posts: 135 ✭✭smtdos


    It's a hell of a lotta car for that money if you consider what they are new!

    Still surprised it hasn't been picked up.

    I think the BMW premium selection is the way to go these days.


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    smtdos
    Registered Users Posts: 135 ✭✭smtdos


    shblob wrote: »
    If it was post 08 it would be gone but the motor tax kills it for most irish motorists.

    08's are going for 10-15k more.

    Maybe I'm mad but seems cheaper to have the 07 for a few years and put up with the tax!


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    Compton
    Registered Users Posts: 3,157 ✭✭✭Compton


    nope you're not mad. but that is Irish mentality to get cheaper tax. Its like people buying diesel cars because diesel is cheaper but they are paying a premium to get it in diesel in the first place which won't pay off against the fuel prices and their mileage!


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    MugMugs
    Registered Users Posts: 17,875 ✭✭✭✭MugMugs


    RoverJames wrote: »
    I don't think it's that high, they're sub 3000cc I think. Paid quarterly it wouldn't be far off €1500/annum though :)

    Yeah, €1293 ! Wow

    It'd be worth it though :D

    Plus you'd get about two grand off for that stupid spoiler !


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    Anan1
    Registered Users Posts: 22,818 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    Tea 1000 wrote: »
    To be honest, I've rarely come across a decent manual box in a diesel anyway. They're always heavy and clunky in the not-so-nice way.
    That's a good point.


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    jamiecall
    Registered Users Posts: 86 ✭✭jamiecall


    2 Doors
    Auto
    Big Mileage
    €1,293 Tax

    Doesn't have that much going for it in my opinion. The coupe market is long dried up.


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    um7y1h83ge06nx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,029 ✭✭✭um7y1h83ge06nx


    I'm not a total petrolhead (or should that be dieselhead ;)) but I think I came a little, serious car. :D


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    smtdos
    Registered Users Posts: 135 ✭✭smtdos


    MugMugs wrote: »
    Plus you'd get about two grand off for that stupid spoiler !

    Ya the M-sport lip is alot nicer imo


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    [Deleted User]
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    jamiecall wrote: »
    2 Doors
    Auto
    Big Mileage
    €1,293 Tax

    Doesn't have that much going for it in my opinion. The coupe market is long dried up.

    Auto is perfect for that engine,
    2 doors not a disadvantage for a lot of people
    Personally I agree the mileage is on the high side when spending 20k+
    The tax is off putting but if an 08 cannot be got for a reasonable amount more then its probably work going for that one.

    I think resale would be a killer on it though, in a few years the mileage would be very high and the 2008+ models much more affordable, could be very hard to move on.

    That said its some car for 20k if I had that sort of money for spending it would certainly be considered.


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    [Deleted User]
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    It would be ideal for someone or a couple/family that are willing to drop the €20,000 over the next 4 or 5 years knowing that the car will suit for that term (sprog wise), as mentioned selling it on will be an issue with the mileage combined with the unfavourable tax. I'd sooner spend €20,000 on that than on a new 3 door Focus or similar.


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    MugMugs
    Registered Users Posts: 17,875 ✭✭✭✭MugMugs


    smtdos wrote: »
    Ya the M-sport lip is alot nicer imo

    Agreed. That thing doesnt do that motor any justice.


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    vectra
    Registered Users Posts: 15,511 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    shblob wrote: »
    nope you're not mad. but that is Irish mentality to get cheaper tax. Its like people buying diesel cars because diesel is cheaper but they are paying a premium to get it in diesel in the first place which won't pay off against the fuel prices and their mileage!


    Wrong
    My car is around 2 grand more expensive to buy in Petrol guise.;)

    More expensive to Tax

    Much heavier on fuel.

    Where would the saving be??


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    Matt Simis
    Registered Users Posts: 8,718 ✭✭✭Matt Simis


    vectra wrote: »
    Wrong
    My car is around 2 grand more expensive to buy in Petrol guise.;)

    More expensive to Tax

    Much heavier on fuel.

    Where would the saving be??
    He clearly meant in general and not on your exact car.


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    vectra
    Registered Users Posts: 15,511 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Matt Simis wrote: »
    He clearly meant in general and not on your exact car.

    He clearly did not state that.:D


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    listermint
    Registered Users Posts: 33,692 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    I read on another forum that the condition on this car wasnt top notch in the price range. So I suggest going to see it to make a judgement on why it hasnt sold yet. It may be top notch it may not be...


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    YbFocus
    Registered Users Posts: 8,480 ✭✭✭YbFocus


    Going on lately, if you took your eye off it for a minute it'd be stolen by a bunch of clowns and set on fire!!


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    ShadowHearth
    Registered Users Posts: 22,929 ✭✭✭✭ShadowHearth


    Hmmm millage is pretty big for such year. I presume some major stuff will have to be done on this now.

    In the end of the day 20k is still alot.

    If I would be buying a sport coupe with huge engine I would go for petrol 335 then. More power and I don't think that it will be a huge difference on running costs and fuel.


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    [Deleted User]
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    YbFocus wrote: »
    Going on lately, if you took your eye off it for a minute it'd be stolen by a bunch of clowns and set on fire!!

    Weren't the 335s that were mentioned on here all petrols though?


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    Compton
    Registered Users Posts: 3,157 ✭✭✭Compton


    vectra wrote: »
    He clearly did not state that.:D
    haha sorry about that vectra, I generally mean second hand prices too :)


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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,144 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    RoverJames wrote: »
    Weren't the 335s that were mentioned on here all petrols though?

    A 335d is still a quick car and magnet for thieves.


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    keithclancy
    Registered Users Posts: 9,222 ✭✭✭keithclancy


    I'd say she'd tow some massive trailer.


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    [Deleted User]
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    bazz26 wrote: »
    A 335d is still a quick car and magnet for thieves.

    No doubt :)


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    #31
    166man
    Registered Users Posts: 6,575 ✭✭✭166man


    This car is a beaut, Could be brought in for about €23-€24k.Some machine for the money

    http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201132409443088/sort/pricedesc/usedcars/fuel-type/diesel/engine-size-cars/3l_to_3-9l/transmission/automatic/model/clk/make/mercedes-benz/postcode/sw1a0aa/page/2/radius/1501?logcode=p

    Much nicer than that 335d...


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