Where would you go next...

Idbatterim

Idbatterim wrote: »

The cost to change will be scandalous through a dealer I reckon. You aren't going from 4 pot diesel to six pot petrol. I'd stick with what you have and change when the gap has lowered a lot..

maddness wrote: »

He has a 428i...

I think Idbatterim is aware of that

Wailin

vintagevrs wrote: »

Is today the big day?

Aye, got her safely back home in one piece!

I'm liking the black grills, much better than what was on it from previous owner.

Surprised by the economy. I took it handy now, but set the cruise control to 120kph on the motorway and was averaging 38mpg.

bazz26

That's a beauty and the black grill definitely suits it best. Nice contrast to the moonstone grey. Well wear with it. Even the reviews of the m340i with the same engine they were impressed with the mpg. To say I'm jealous is an understatement.

Any photos of the interior?

digiman

Looks class, the adaptive LEDs and black grill really really add to the look of it.

carsfan2

well wear Wailin. I hope you get many miles of pleasure.
Looks great and the grille is a huge improvement.

I was looking up used 540i's on Autotrader and I think you got a bit of a bargain.

Wailin

Thanks lads, delighted with it.

Few interior shots bazz.

carsfan2 wrote: »

I was looking up used 540i's on Autotrader and I think you got a bit of a bargain.

It was actually the cheapest 2018 540i for sale on autotrader apart from a CAT S. Had me a bit concerned to be honest but it was bought by a guy who lives close to the garage and was a regular customer, he also had an i8. Apparently he died and the son dropped the car back to sell. They just wanted rid of it and were very open about it.

bazz26

That's a lovely colour combo.

I'd say there is still a small market in NI for a 540i compared to the UK which helped on the selling price.

James Bond Junior

Any exterior pics Wailan? Well wear!

Heres Johnny

Wailin wrote: »

Thanks lads, delighted with it.

Few interior shots bazz.








It was actually the cheapest 2018 540i for sale on autotrader apart from a CAT S. Had me a bit concerned to be honest but it was bought by a guy who lives close to the garage and was a regular customer, he also had an i8. Apparently he died and the son dropped the car back to sell. They just wanted rid of it and were very open about it.

There'll be a queue of boardsies looking to buy that when you go to move it on! Lovely car and best of luck

Comhrá

Stunning car Wailin. Congratulations and well wear. safe motoring...a real beauty.

ciarsd

Heres Johnny wrote: »

Will be interesting to hear why the salesman thinks your 428i is worth very little and the 440i for sale is worth a very large sum and try charge you a fortune to come up a year and up the engine range too.
Cant use the diesel out of favour line, any guesses what it will be??
Any guesses what the cost to change will be?
I'm gonna guess 25k
In fairness the price when new is quite a gap between the two as well.

Never fear I will not be trading in. I approached a southern main dealer last month. Wanted €27k plus my own for a 181 440i (which they would import themselves).

That roughly valued my car at €18k going on main dealer values of 440's down south. NUTS.

I'm currently waiting a video of a UK plated 440 I've my eye on with some decent spec. If I like what I see I'll advertise my own and take it from there. Surely there is someone out there that want's mine given the very limited choice in classifieds historically and also right now.

ciarsd

Wailin wrote: »

Aye, got her safely back home in one piece!

I'm liking the black grills, much better than what was on it from previous owner.

Surprised by the economy. I took it handy now, but set the cruise control to 120kph on the motorway and was averaging 38mpg.

Been following your story..glad it all worked out. That is fantastic, congrats! :cool:

GustavoFring

Well wear Wailin, car looks fantastic.

bazz26

This looks lovely, though I would prefer oyster or cognac leather to brighten up the interior:



https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202006300688952?year-to=2018&aggregatedTrim=540i&exclude-writeoff-categories=on&sort=relevance&make=BMW&advertising-location=at_cars&body-type=Saloon&radius=1500&year-from=2017&model=5%20SERIES&postcode=ls11az&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&page=1&modal=photos

James Bond Junior

Heres Johnny wrote: »

There'll be a queue of boardsies looking to buy that when you go to move it on! Lovely car and best of luck

Ha! I'm moving back to Ireland in 2022, it went through my head!

SummerK

Congrats Wailin for a lovely car. Looks smashing and black grill gels well with the bluestone colour.

Cyrus

Nice one Wailin, a rare bird on irish roads im sure! i certainly havent seen one.

carsfan2

bazz26 wrote: »

This looks lovely, though I would prefer oyster or cognac leather to brighten up the interior:



https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202006300688952?year-to=2018&aggregatedTrim=540i&exclude-writeoff-categories=on&sort=relevance&make=BMW&advertising-location=at_cars&body-type=Saloon&radius=1500&year-from=2017&model=5%20SERIES&postcode=ls11az&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&page=1&modal=photos

Lovely car
Shows the value Wailin got getting one a year younger for less.

Heres Johnny

James Bond Junior wrote: »

Ha! I'm moving back to Ireland in 2022, it went through my head!

In fairness I posted first!
I'd say I'll be in a 530e in 2021/22 though. Have an itch to get a PHEV for some reason. And it's not money saving its just for something new

James Bond Junior

Heres Johnny wrote: »

In fairness I posted first!
I'd say I'll be in a 530e in 2021/22 though. Have an itch to get a PHEV for some reason. And it's not money saving its just for something new

Ah I change my mind on a weekly basis. A45 to M140i to the new S60 T8. Still it's nice to be working towards something.

carsfan2

https://usedcarbuyer.ie/


Anybody know anything about or experience of these guys?

James Bond Junior

carsfan2 wrote: »

https://usedcarbuyer.ie/


Anybody know anything about or experience of these guys?

Google the address and you find Belgard Sales. Don't know what their rep is like though.

bazz26

I never knew a 725d existed:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YH9lagl-iuA

carsfan2

Don’t think they kept it for the lci version.
That and the 740e both having 2.0 engines just seems wrong.
49k asking for that car!
Maybe good for a wedding car company especially being white.

Wailin

Front m performance splitter, would you lads?

Top Dog

Personally no - unless you also added the side blades

mickdw

Wailin wrote: »

Front m performance splitter, would you lads?

Dont do it.
Had you similar on the last one?

carsfan2

Wailin wrote: »

Front m performance splitter, would you lads?

No.
Leave it standard.
I would actually debadge.

Wailin

mickdw wrote: »

Dont do it.
Had you similar on the last one?

I did, and it cheapened the car but it was a crap aftermarket and badly put on by cowboys. The oem ones are much better quality.

Wailin

carsfan2 wrote: »

No.
Leave it standard.
I would actually debadge.

Yeah I plan on removing the side m badges and xdrive on the rear. Will probably leave the 540i badge though.