Where would you go next...

maddness

It wasn’t cheap to run at all, some car though.

dastardly00

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121472580#Comment_121472580

What was the M340i like @maddness ? It's a car that would make me potentially switch from my Mk 7.5 Golf GTI PP because (a) I would like to own a V6 before everything practically becomes electric, and (b) the family has expanded and the extra space would be good.

maddness

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121472731#Comment_121472731

The M340i was absolutely fantastic. Felt a lot quicker than the figures would say and a great all rounder. My car had an issue and went back to BMW, otherwise I’d have never sold it.

maddness

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121472731#Comment_121472731

V6?

dastardly00

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121472832#Comment_121472832

Sorry meant straight 6! It's been a long week 🥴

Smouse156

Mercedes are still way overpriced relatively unfortunately especially when compared to the UK models with their paddy spec models. I have a UK import myself a few years and would like to change but can’t justify the greedy markup vs BMW prices

CrowdedHouse

I find myself taking a bit of interest in the new JCW MINI Countryman

They're not around until the Spring and I can't imagine there will a lot of JCW demos.

I'm sure it will pass 😁

carsfan2

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121494876#Comment_121494876

Just had a look online at the new countryman . It looks to be a more substantial car than before. Very nice though with some nice features.

I assume the JCW will be rare enough alright in Ireland.

Fawk Nin

Trying to decide between a few options for my next car.

First baby is on the way.

I could buy a more traditional family car (e.g. saloon or crossover SUV) or I could buy a parents VW golf as they are getting new car.

While the Golf is probably smaller than I would have been thinking for the next car it is newer and lower mileage than anything else I'd be looking at in my budget. I'd also be confident in how it was treated given it was in the family with only them owning from new.

Any thoughts on whether I should go with the known quantity? Is a Golf decent enough size for a couple with one baby?

Would be buying a different car if more kids came along either way.

maddness

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121526722#Comment_121526722

A golf is absolutely fine for a family with one baby. As long as the buggy you have for the baby fits in the boot with room for a baby bag I’d imagine you would be okay.

Lockheed

Early 20s and I like big estates. My first car was a 93 1.9tid estate which I've owned nearly two years, love it to bits but it needs quite a lot of work, potentially up to 4k worth and it was only my first car bought as a stopgap that I ended up keeping because it was so lovely to drive. Bought it for under 2k originally, passed one NCT and failed her next one on rust.

Looking now at the Volvo V60 (D5 only), BMW E91/E61 2.0 diesels (would need a chain) or maybe something different. No volkswagens!

Basically looking for a DIESEL wagon around 08-12 that's a bit interesting and a bit nicer/more different then the yokes an average early 20's fella might buy. Anything I'm missing?

AidenL

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120641357#Comment_120641357

Just checking if you have had an issues with your 50e related to the Check Engine Light , or the cooling valve so far?

Luna84

I was going ordering a i30N all was good with sales guy. So I specified if it would have the fancy bucket seats that are lighter than stock ones and are nice to look at and the N badge in them light up and he got back to me saying that is not an option in Ireland, shame I said as I really liked them. So I asked how much it would cost with a colour and he said he would get back to me. I said that's fine. He got back to me later and said you cannot order now as a facelift is due.

I was disappointed but probably a good thing as I had a massive unannounced family bill come up. Maybe in the future I can order it.

I also have read since online that they may be quietening down the exhaust in FL model. I hope it's not true as that is one of the reasons I really wanted one was for the pops and bangs they make. Yes I know childish and I'm not even that young but that appealed to me.

bbari

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121576319#Comment_121576319

No, no issues at all. Someone else i know also picked his 50e on the same day as myself and he didn't have any issue either. There was an intermittent issue where the rear cabin light will turn on when I turn on rear wiper but that hasn't happened for the past couple of months. Perhaps the software upgrade has fixed it. You must be getting your delivery soon? What colour did you go for?

AidenL

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121584002#Comment_121584002

Skyscraper Grey.

i was due to get it mid March, but delivery is now pushed out to end of May due to issues in the factory.

ILikeBoats

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121581250#Comment_121581250

Tried doing similar around two years ago. No bucket seats available, no "larger" infotainment screen available in Ireland. Initially, they even told me the facelift wasn't being released in Ireland! The previous model wasn't available in Ireland with the heated seats, heated steering wheel or brace in the boot.

Haven't seen any info on a new model! No doubt will be hitting 60k