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BMW 3 Series coupe SE 2007

  • 18-09-2014 4:32pm
    #1
    jcanusa
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭


    Hi all,

    I'm looking to buy a BMW 3 series coupe SE 2007. Should I go for 2L 4 cyl or 2.5 6 cyl? Both give 168HP but I'd prefer 2L for petrol running costs. Both have 80,000 miles. I know diesel engine is better etc. but none available in coupe at the mo.

    Cheers,

    J


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  • #2
    sozbox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,399 ✭✭✭sozbox


    I've had a 07 2L coupe with the 4 cyl engine for a number of years and found it fine. Petrol costs were ok considering it was a 2L so that was the main advantage for me when I was deciding between the 4/6 cyl.
    What's your budget?


  • #3
    jcanusa
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭jcanusa


    10k. Cheers, J


  • #4
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,289 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    No contest, the 2.5 litre 6 cylinder imo. Much sweater engine than the 2.0 litre.


  • #5
    blingrhino
    Registered Users Posts: 1,138 ✭✭✭blingrhino


    Feck that - just buy a 335i - your a long time dead :D


  • #6
    Brasso
    Registered Users Posts: 300 ✭✭Brasso


    A 2007 E92 325i would probably have a detuned 3l from the 330i so you would be looking at a big difference in tax. It would have a good bit more than 168 HP though, more in the region of 220.


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  • #7
    Idbatterim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,853 ✭✭✭✭Idbatterim


    if you are not doing much mileage, 100% the 6 pot 2.5L. Also the 2.5 puts out 218bhp, the 2L puts out 170bhp... Most 2007 E92 will be the 2500cc, not the detuned 3L engine from late 07 / early 08 on...

    320
    Running costs
    Urban mpg 32.8 mpg CO2 emissions 151 g/km
    Extra Urban mpg 52.3 mpg Annual Tax £180
    Average mpg 42.8 mpg
    Performance
    Engine power 170 bhp Engine size 1995 cc
    Acceleration (0-62mph) 8.1 seconds Top speed 143 mph
    Wheel drive Rear Wheel Drive

    325
    Running costs
    Urban mpg 23.3 mpg CO2 emissions 203 g/km
    Extra Urban mpg 45.6 mpg Annual Tax £285
    Average mpg 33.6 mpg
    Performance
    Engine power 218 bhp Engine size 2497 cc
    Acceleration (0-62mph) 6.9 seconds Top speed 153 mph
    Wheel drive Rear Wheel Drive

    Ill just throw out there, that you could buy an E46 m sport, for far cheaper and its a nicer looking car than the E92 m sport in my opinion (which are still going for mental money) and certainly a lot nicer looks wise than the SE... Depends on what your priorities are though...


  • #8
    jcanusa
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭jcanusa


    Cheers for all info. J


  • #9
    porsche959
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,499 ✭✭✭porsche959


    Brasso wrote: »
    A 2007 E92 325i would probably have a detuned 3l from the 330i so you would be looking at a big difference in tax. It would have a good bit more than 168 HP though, more in the region of 220.

    Yes, rather confusingly, the later 2007 E92 325i's actually have a 2996 cc engine generating 218bhp @ 6100 revs. It is slightly under 3l so the second highest tax rate of €1400 applies.


  • #10
    porsche959
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,499 ✭✭✭porsche959


    Idbatterim wrote: »
    320
    Annual Tax £180

    325
    Running costs
    Annual Tax £285

    Those tax figures are from a UK site I assume?


  • #11
    porsche959
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,499 ✭✭✭porsche959


    blingrhino wrote: »
    Feck that - just buy a 335i - your a long time dead :D

    All the costs will be that bit more expensive, and it all adds up.

    Really, the 325i performance is more than adequate for most drivers.


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  • #12
    Idbatterim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,853 ✭✭✭✭Idbatterim


    Those tax figures are from a UK site I assume?

    yeah... dear god, even the 6 series over there are £285, the 4.4 litre, the tax must be capped at that rate!!!

    http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201403232746684/sort/default/model/6_series/radius/1501/usedcars/ni-only/on/postcode/bt39jp/page/1/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/make/bmw/maximum-age/up_to_10_years_old?logcode=p


  • #13
    porsche959
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,499 ✭✭✭porsche959


    Idbatterim wrote: »
    yeah... dear god, even the 6 series over there are £285, the 4.4 litre, the tax must be capped at that rate!!!

    http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201403232746684/sort/default/model/6_series/radius/1501/usedcars/ni-only/on/postcode/bt39jp/page/1/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/make/bmw/maximum-age/up_to_10_years_old?logcode=p

    Not sure if advert is correct?

    According to the government website, a car registered after 2001 with emissions of over 255 g/km suffers a rate of £500 per annum.

    https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-rate-tables

    We are probably going off-topic for thread, but the UK system is on principle as unjustifiable as the Irish - but because the rates are lower, people tend not to complain as much.


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