Choosing a car

thecomedian

I'll be looking to get a car in the next few weeks. I have about 8000 to spend. I'lbe doing small miles about 150 a week so it can be petrol.
I was looking for comfort and power, and a good spec.
I was thing along the lines of a 330ci, S60R, 05+ gti, clk, and maybe a Mazda 6 mps.

I was going to have a look at this one,
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3598342
Anything to lookout for?

dodderangler

That add says it was sold to the first person that seen it

thecomedian

dodderangler wrote: »

That add says it was sold to the first person that seen it

Must have just changed... Balls

dodderangler

I like the gti golf meself and the Mazda
If I was gettin new car it'd be new accord 08 maybe

Alanstrainor

After buying my 325ci, about 2 months ago, definitely one to consider! Absolutely lovely machines, cracking engines.

As for things to check, I'd ask about whether or not the water pump has been changed, at that mileage it really should have been. Mine hasn't had it done just yet, but it's on my to do list. Also listen out for knocking from the rear of the car, could point to sub frame issues, or cracked springs. They are pretty reliable cars all in all, I did a lot of research before going for one as people on this forum will know!

As for the fuel consumption, going purely by the on board comp, around town it claims I get 26mpg, but in reality it is most likely a lot worse than that. I don't really want to know what it really is tbh! It wasn't made to be an eco box!

If you're looking for more of a performance car, you probably wont find a nicer 6 MPS than this one:

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3571681

Having seen it in the flesh on numerous occasions, it is absolutely mint. And also goes like stink!

thecomedian

Alanstrainor wrote: »

After buying my 325ci, about 2 months ago, definitely one to consider! Absolutely lovely machines, cracking engines.

As for things to check, I'd ask about whether or not the water pump has been changed, at that mileage it really should have been. Mine hasn't had it done just yet, but it's on my to do list. Also listen out for knocking from the rear of the car, could point to sub frame issues, or cracked springs. They are pretty reliable cars all in all, I did a lot of research before going for one as people on this forum will know!

As for the fuel consumption, going purely by the on board comp, around town it claims I get 26mpg, but in reality it is most likely a lot worse than that. I don't really want to know what it really is tbh! It wasn't made to be an eco box!

If you're looking for more of a performance car, you probably wont find a nicer 6 MPS than this one:

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3571681

Having seen it in the flesh on numerous occasions, it is absolutely mint. And also goes like stink!

Thanks Alan, that mps is lovely. I was already talking about it but it's out of my price range unfortunately.
I take it the 330 engine is similar to the 325 in terms of things to check for. I'll have to read all of your thread.

Alanstrainor

thecomedian wrote: »

Thanks Alan, that mps is lovely. I was already talking about it but it's out of my price range unfortunately.
I take it the 330 engine is similar to the 325 in terms of things to check for. I'll have to read all of your thread.

325 and 330 should be pretty much identical as for things to check.

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime

Alanstrainor wrote: »

After buying my 325ci, about 2 months ago, definitely one to consider! Absolutely lovely machines, cracking engines.

As for things to check, I'd ask about whether or not the water pump has been changed, at that mileage it really should have been. Mine hasn't had it done just yet, but it's on my to do list. Also listen out for knocking from the rear of the car, could point to sub frame issues, or cracked springs. They are pretty reliable cars all in all, I did a lot of research before going for one as people on this forum will know!

As for the fuel consumption, going purely by the on board comp, around town it claims I get 26mpg, but in reality it is most likely a lot worse than that. I don't really want to know what it really is tbh! It wasn't made to be an eco box!

If you're looking for more of a performance car, you probably wont find a nicer 6 MPS than this one:

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3571681

Having seen it in the flesh on numerous occasions, it is absolutely mint. And also goes like stink!

Great that you enjoy your car and love it

but after driving both 325 and 520 and 525 i'd actually go with the 5 series of around the year 2002

theres just a much different feel to the 5er. its nicer

Jimbob 83

OP i have same budget and much the same in terms of cars i was looking at over the last couple months and all the Gti's i have seen bar 1 at that price are muck and you won't find a nice 6 MPS for 8k really

330i would be a pig to tax tbh so i wouldn't even consider one personally

166man

Jimbob 83 wrote: »

OP i have same budget and much the same in terms of cars i was looking at over the last couple months and all the Gti's i have seen bar 1 at that price are muck and you won't find a nice 6 MPS for 8k really

330i would be a pig to tax tbh so i wouldn't even consider one personally

And to think you got us all excited saying you were gonna get a focus st/ golf gti and now you're thinking of getting a.....




.....520d.....

*dissappointed.

MrDerp

S40 T5?

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Volvo/S40/T5/201216207798498/advert?channel=CARS

A cylinder short of your 330i which is not much quicker on paper. Definitely below the radar performance.
http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=74591
http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=173360

Jimbob 83

166man wrote: »

And to think you got us all excited saying you were gonna get a focus st/ golf gti and now you're thinking of getting a.....




.....520d.....

*dissappointed.

Lol i was joking

thecomedian

MrDerp wrote: »

S40 T5?

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Volvo/S40/T5/201216207798498/advert?channel=CARS

A cylinder short of your 330i which is not much quicker on paper. Definitely below the radar performance.
http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=74591
http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=173360

I drove one a few years ago, nice power in it but the price of that one would be way too much imo.

Alanstrainor

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »

Great that you enjoy your car and love it

but after driving both 325 and 520 and 525 i'd actually go with the 5 series of around the year 2002

theres just a much different feel to the 5er. its nicer

Well to be fair, they're both pretty different cars. One is a 2 door coupe, and the other is a 4 door family saloon. Asides from the engine, i'd say they're not really all that comparable. There is no way I would have even considered a 5 series when I was looking.

ShadowHearth

Alanstrainor wrote: »

Well to be fair, they're both pretty different cars. One is a 2 door coupe, and the other is a 4 door family saloon. Asides from the engine, i'd say they're not really all that comparable. There is no way I would have even considered a 5 series when I was looking.

if MAN wants his Coupe, then he wants his COUPE!!!

Jimbob 83

The Auld lad thinks im getting a Daysul Focus, nobody tell him different !

thecomedian

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if MAN wants his Coupe, then he wants his COUPE!!![/Quote]

I'd be happy with a nice 4 door but I don't think ill be going for a 5 series, a bit too big for me for now

Jimbob 83

if MAN wants his Coupe, then he wants his COUPE!!![/Quote]

I'd be happy with a nice 4 door but I don't think ill be going for a 5 series, a bit too big for me for now[/QUOTE]

Im the same, and in the unlikely event of tax staying as it currnetly is for the next 3-4 years i would deffo have my eye on a future 08/09 535d @ 300 euros tax p/a that or a 530d at 156 euro a year

thecomedian

I was away for 2 weeks there, so I'm backing looking again.
Anyone know much about the Alpina?

http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/3-Series/Alpina-B/201230209250935/advert?channel=CARS

Greyfoot

thecomedian wrote: »

I was away for 2 weeks there, so I'm backing looking again.
Anyone know much about the Alpina?

http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/3-Series/Alpina-B/201230209250935/advert?channel=CARS

Ahh, go on, get yourself an M3.;)

ShadowHearth

is that a real alpina? looks so tacky with those badges on its arse...

colm_mcm

ShadowHearth wrote: »

is that a real alpina? looks so tacky with those badges on its arse...

Yeah, they all look like that,


Also

Registration 02D87763
Make BMW
Model ALPINA
Description B3 02DR
Fuel Type PETROL

thecomedian

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Ahh, go on, get yourself an M3.;)[/Quote]


The price is just too high for me, the Alpina isn't too far of them but I dont know much about getting parts for them, cost and all that.

I'm going to try and have a look at an 840 in the next few days

ants09

thecomedian wrote: »

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Ahh, go on, get yourself an M3.;)[/Quote]


The price is just too high for me, the Alpina isn't too far of them but I dont know much about getting parts for them, cost and all that.

I'm going to try and have a look at an 840 in the next few days[/QUOTE]

If you think parts and cost are cheaper for a 840 then a alpina then :eek:

A decent 840 will cost you alot more then that alpina.

The cost and parts for the alpina aint that expensive unless your getting dealer parts imo

thecomedian

ants09 wrote: »

If you think parts and cost are cheaper for a 840 then a alpina then :eek:

A decent 840 will cost you alot more then that alpina.

The cost and parts for the alpina aint that expensive unless your getting dealer parts imo

I didnt know what the alpinas parts would cost, is the 840s parts and services really that much more?
Which would u take ?

MetzgerMeister

BMW parts are pricey enough for their normal cars. Parts for their cars that even whiff of performance are quite a bit dearer.

thecomedian

I drove a 02 330ci auto, lovely sound of it and I was impressed with the auto.
Is the manual alot better?
Though its not exactly what im looking for but it had me thinking.
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3680240