Thinking of changing......

Shane732

So I've had a few problems with my 335i recently and I'm starting to loose confidence in my car. At the moment I'm having a problem with my driver side mirror - it has a mind of it's own! This problem has only cropped up since I got the car back from the BMW dealer. Also have a feeling that the fuel pump issue still isn't properly sorted (not liking how my car is changing gears at the moment) .

To that end I'm considering changing my car. I've done a bit of looking around and there seems to be very little available in a 2009 + car in the range I'm looking at. It's amazing how many 2.0 diesels there are out there!

Basically I've looking for something relatively high end. I'm looking for something 270bhp+,leather interior, heated seats, lots of toys etc... There needs to be 4 seats - I don't mind 2 doors once there are 4 seats (the back seats in a XK would be too small for me). I'm not totally adverse to a diesel but I'd always lean towards petrol.

I suppose I have a budget of something in and around the €30k - €40k mark. I've gone off the idea of going mad and spending a large amount of money on a car.

I suppose if I could get confidence back in my 335i then I wouldn't change it for the world!

TheBazman

I can understand how you can get turned against a car when there has been a few niggles however they are a great car so I'd want to be pretty sure that confidence couldn't be restored in the 335i before offloading.

If you do go ahead I'd suggest digging up your last thread from before you bought the 335 as there were a lot of suggestions on there

Shane732

Shane732 wrote: »

............. a budget of something in and around the €30k - €40k mark. I've gone off the idea of going mad and spending a large amount of money on a car...............

Fair play :pac:

Anyway, what about something like the Jags you were considering last time or perhaps a 2009 JAGUAR XF 5.0 V8 Supercharged XFR....



Dunno do autotrader links work that well tbh..
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201201440195231/sort/priceasc/usedcars/fuel-type/petrol/engine-size-cars/5lplus/model/xf/make/jaguar/page/1/postcode/bt39jp/radius/1501?logcode=p

'spose with VRT etc they might be overbudget though.

Shane732

When the 335i goes it's an amazing car. I love it but the niggling problems are really annoying me.

Yes I must have a look through that thread again.

Shane732

RoverJames wrote: »

Fair play :pac:

Anyway, what about something like the Jags you were considering last time or perhaps a 2009 JAGUAR XF 5.0 V8 Supercharged XFR....



Dunno do autotrader links work that well tbh..
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201201440195231/sort/priceasc/usedcars/fuel-type/petrol/engine-size-cars/5lplus/model/xf/make/jaguar/page/1/postcode/bt39jp/radius/1501?logcode=p

'spose with VRT etc they might be overbudget though.

Ohhhh I likely.....

Gary ITR

Audi RS6 V10?

The noise alone is incredible

TheBazman

There are a lot of options out there in that price range (a couple are a bit above)
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=213222116353960
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=413263839240610
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201151206204349
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=113210185209030
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201148205840457
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=613262891825790

ok some are only 2 seats but it shows what can be got

EPM

There's an s4 in Kevin O'Learys in Cork since last year depreciating all the time. Very understated but might be doable at top end of your budget.

Shane732

Should have said - I refuse to drive an Audi

Marty McFly

Waht about this, tick all your boxes and i know if i had the money it would be right at the top of my list, plus the rarity of them in here in Ireland you know you have something thats not to in your face or to well known.

TheBazman

Shane732 wrote: »

Should have said - I refuse to drive an Audi

Why? And I guess you want to avoid a BMW given the hassle you've had? The ISF is a decent option..and rare

Shane732

TheBazman wrote: »

Why? And I guess you want to avoid a BMW given the hassle you've had? The ISF is a decent option..and rare

No I'd drive a BMW again...

Hate Audis

Ferris

So you like the 335i when it works but hate the fuel pump issue, possible actuator problem and (i'm guessing) RFTs.

So get an e90 or 92 m3 or an e60 m5, problem solved.

http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/M3/M3-COUPE/201137204428340/advert?channel=CARS

(Oh and sell me the 335 )

Marty McFly

Theres also plenty of these in England if youre not against importing

Nissan doctor

Shane732 wrote: »

I suppose I have a budget of something in and around the €30k - €40k mark. I've gone off the idea of going mad and spending a large amount of money on a car.

I love that line.....I wish that in my world 30-40k wasn't a large amount of money!



If I was buying a saloon type car for that sort of money I'd be both different to everyone else.....and faster!

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2288868.htm

unkel

Nissan doctor wrote: »

If I was buying a saloon type car for that sort of money I'd be both different to everyone else.....and faster!

Me too. More exclusive and more elegant. Quattroporte!

Nissan doctor

unkel wrote: »

Me too. More exclusive and more elegant. Quattroporte!

I will bet that there are a lot more Quattroporte's in Ireland then CTS-V's.:P

unkel

Nissan doctor wrote: »

I will bet that there are a lot more Quattroporte's in Ireland then CTS-V's.:P

Some people have style, other people like Nissans and General Motors

But in fairness to you, that Caddy's got a mighty V8. A pushrod one

Nissan doctor

unkel wrote: »

Some people have style, other people like Nissans and General Motors

But in fairness to you, that Caddy's got a mighty V8. A pushrod one

I'd never get bored of the primal noise of those V8's. None of that poncy high revving Italian hair style rubbish:D:P

heate

No Nav but 2yr warranty etc

http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/6-Series/630i-Spo/201126203062841/advert?channel=CARS

I've my eye on a 650i as my Dublin car as my car was stolen recently (along with my mothers) but I'm not paying this much for a car I only use when home!

http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/6-Series/650i-Cou/613261861644660/advert?channel=CARS

There are 635d's at that price but meh

unkel

Nissan doctor wrote: »

I'd never get bored of the primal noise of those V8's.

I've already said me too before

I'm on my third V8. The previous ones were glorious BMW engines and this one is an elderly Porsche. Sadly it is off the road, but I run the engine once in a while to keep it going. Vroom, vroom!!!

bazz26

I'm sure this could be bought within budget:
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201150206152693

or this:
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201135204202811

Ferris

luvbulmers01 wrote: »

Theres also plenty of these in England if youre not against importing

Great call, and there's one in Sligo for 24k vrt paid:
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2130904

would be 2k to tax as its 09 however.

unkel

Ferris wrote: »

would be 2k to tax as its 09 however.

€2,258 this year - probably €2.5k next year

In 10 years time 99% of cars on the road will be little diesel sh1tboxes from Korea and China :mad:

RedorDead

Gary ITR wrote: »

Audi RS6 V10?

The noise alone is incredible

For 30/40K? Good Luck!

MetzgerMeister

Have you considered going a step up from the 335i and getting an E92 M3?

MetzgerMeister

unkel wrote: »

€2,258 this year - probably €2.5k next year

In 10 years time 99% of cars on the road will be little diesel sh1tboxes from Korea and China :mad:

And a lot of users here will the the 1%

qz

I would have gone M3 aswell

Or alterantively go that bit extra and get an AMV8.

Shane732

Cheers for the replies lads. I think the E92 M3 might be an option all right.

For some reason I really like the Jag Xf too....

I'm not going for an Aston - I've looked at that before...

Really I'm limited to a M3 max due to insurance - even the M3 would be fun on the insurance front!

Shane732

Anyone know how much the M3 in Beshoff's went for? Nice looking car....

In relation to the M3 that Dream Cars/ Des Cullen have - I've found Paul quite hard to deal with Dream Car as he seems to think I'm taking the piss the whole time. I suppose it would be slightly different this time showing up with a 335i to trade. He also very expensive IMO.

Shane732

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Maserati/Granturismo/02DR-A/213214658897710/advert?channel=CARS

Every time I see a Gran Turismo I just want one!!

vectra

Have you considered a 335/535 D ??

NewApproach

If the only reason you are thinking of changing from your BMW is because of all the problems with it, why are you thinking of getting another BMW

JJJJNR

Look you only live once, nissan GTR.

PrettyBoy

That blue M3 Beshoff's had was a great example, E92 M3 gets my vote but if you can stretch to a GranTurismo or GTR then by all means go for it, you're young and have an opportunity to buy a car most people can only dream of.

MetzgerMeister

Be aware though, I've read a few reports from R35 GT-R owners online, including one here somewhere that the car is annoying at times. Especially when doing city driving as it's hard to keep the revs down no matter how hard you try.

Then again what I'm saying is subjective, you might love it

Nissan doctor

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Be aware though, I've read a few reports from R35 GT-R owners online, including one here somewhere that the car is annoying at times. Especially when doing city driving as it's hard to keep the revs down no matter how hard you try.

Then again what I'm saying is subjective, you might love it

The transmission control has been reprogrammed in the 2010+ models.

The early ones can suffer a major gearbox failure after only 2 or 3 full on launches too.:eek:

I drove an early one in the states and in full auto mode it just felt like any auto car in traffic to me.

Shane732

Think I might stick with the 335i and throw a bit more cash at it....

On another point - has anyone got a Cobb AccessPort?

On another point - anyone have a DIY for the mirror fix on E9X?

MetzgerMeister

Shane732 wrote: »

On another point - has anyone got a Cobb AccessPort?

I had one for the RX8. Can you use it on the 335i?

Shane732

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

I had one for the RX8. Can you use it on the 335i?

Yea you can get one now for the 335.

Was there much of a gain?

MetzgerMeister

Shane732 wrote: »

Yea you can get one now for the 335.

Was there much of a gain?

I bought it through a guy who did maps for them instead of just the one from Cobb. I used to data logs, send him that file and he'd send me back a new map.

I did that every month for 5 months and noticed good gains. The first map he sent even got rid of the speed limiter

JJJJNR

Im sure you could be up to m3 power with a few subtle mods on a 335i might be easier on the pocket as a daily drive also.