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bazz26 · 30-03-2017 09:05PM

Mark, did you spot this 640d:

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http://www.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=1701356&r=s.php%3Fm%3D10%26o%3D88%26pp%3D50%26g%3D0

MarkN · 30-03-2017 09:13PM

bazz26 wrote: »

Mark, did you spot this 640d:

http://www.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=1701356&r=s.php%3Fm%3D10%26o%3D88%26pp%3D50%26g%3D0

Actually noticed that earlier this evening and they seem to give given it a proper wash and polish/wax and taken new pics. The Beshoff one is in better nick I'd hazard a guess on but hard to know.

Think they wanted 21,000 plus mine for that grey one back in Jan/Feb. Let's pretend he wanted 19 and mine for that one, that is one scenario where I could just top up my existing loan with BOI and start again. About 70 quid a week extra. Might have to go over for a gawk.

MarkN · 30-03-2017 09:15PM

James Bond Junior wrote: »

Apparently they had a boat load coming in this week but it has been pushed back due the ship being damaged en route. I wonder would this reflect in their sales figures? The chap I was talking to was due to take delivery of a 520d xdrive but has had to wait an extra week or so.

I know someone who was meant to be getting a 520d by latest, this weekend and now it's not due til late next week so something is up. Joe Duffy were telling people if the car wasn't in by March 31st, the 4k was gone. I wonder did they get the memo from BMW Ireland by now.

James Bond Junior · 30-03-2017 09:30PM

MarkN wrote: »

I know someone who was meant to be getting a 520d by latest, this weekend and now it's not due til late next week so something is up. Joe Duffy were telling people if the car wasn't in by March 31st, the 4k was gone. I wonder did they get the memo from BMW Ireland by now.

I heard it through the trade so it might be that they aren't telling Joe public for fear of upsetting customers.

That 6er linked is a fabulous colour. Id buy it on colour alone

carsfan2 · 30-03-2017 09:33PM

Apparently the 4 k goes to 2 k after March 31st. I presume this is because Mercedes 10% is reduced to 6%.
If car is delayed be unforeseen circumstances then I assume they will honour the 4K.

Idbatterim · 30-03-2017 11:15PM

Yeah that 640d is stunning. With the likes of A7, the 640d , I know you aren't too keen on s class. But they are cars that are on another planet to 330e 530e or entry even diesel equivalent in my opinion

Idbatterim · 30-03-2017 11:16PM

This scaremongering is ridiculous. Buy now or you'll lose 1 or 2k! buy the car next year year and you'll save ten thousand! Just checking prices of 640d out in U.K. The below is nice ...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201702222580990?onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=New&model=6 SERIES GRAN COUPE&advertising-location=at_cars&postcode=e153ar&make=BMW&sort=price-asc&radius=1500&page=1

mickdw · 30-03-2017 11:45PM

Idbatterim wrote: »

This scaremongering is ridiculous. Buy now or you'll lose 1 or 2k! buy the car next year year and you'll save ten thousand!

Ya I wouldnt buy that crap re reductions. If they had to put the reductions on offer in January, well you can be sure they will need the same or better in april.
I was visiting dealers coming up to end of this quarter and you would swear that these deals were never to be repeated.
Looking at the new 'deal' for the 5 series, its practically identical if using bmw finance - 2k knocked off the contribution but interest rate dropped to reflect that.
Those 640d are fantastic to be fair.
Love the look of the mercedes CLS too but I have not driven one and it probably drives too soft.

Theboinkmaster · 31-03-2017 12:21PM

Idbatterim wrote: »

The below is nice ...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201702222580990?onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&model=6%20SERIES%20GRAN%20COUPE&advertising-location=at_cars&postcode=e153ar&make=BMW&sort=price-asc&radius=1500&page=1

I'd only buy an msport one with privacy glass, that looks dull enough in comparison.

MarkN · 31-03-2017 02:53PM

Theboinkmaster wrote: »

I'd only buy an msport one with privacy glass, that looks dull enough in comparison.

€19900 plus mine for the Stillorgan one.

James Bond Junior · 31-03-2017 03:10PM

MarkN wrote: »

€19900 plus mine for the Stillorgan one.

Is that a goer? Was looking at yours on DoneDeal, if I had the money at the moment I'd have taken it.

MarkN · 31-03-2017 03:14PM

James Bond Junior wrote: »

Is that a goer? Was looking at yours on DoneDeal, if I had the money at the moment I'd have taken it.

Waiting to hear about service history, there's only one stamp in the entire service book.

Theboinkmaster · 31-03-2017 04:10PM

MarkN wrote: »

€19900 plus mine for the Stillorgan one.

Gorgeous car - what's attracting you to that one rather than the one in Howth? The blue is very nice but I'd prefer the black personally.

MarkN · 31-03-2017 04:12PM

Theboinkmaster wrote: »

Gorgeous car - what's attracting you to that one rather than the one in Howth?

Price only. The cost of change is nearly 5k in the difference, or it was when the Howth ones were dearer. Although their one has 30kms more, the spec and condition of it is unreal.

Just got this from a BMW dealer too in a generic email.

"BMW Economics Campaign Extended to July 31st
The campaign previously ended March 31st offers up €6,000 off BMW Models registered before July 31st 2017."

blingrhino · 31-03-2017 04:17PM

Stillorgan advert says "full bmw history " !!

Fantastic looking machine but your own is also beautiful,but i can understand when you have the itch !

Theboinkmaster · 31-03-2017 04:31PM

MarkN wrote: »

Price only. The cost of change is nearly 5k in the difference, or it was when the Howth ones were dearer. Although their one has 30kms more, the spec and condition of it is unreal.

Just got this from a BMW dealer too in a generic email.

"BMW Economics Campaign Extended to July 31st
The campaign previously ended March 31st offers up €6,000 off BMW Models registered before July 31st 2017."

ok so price has come down so if you could link them the stillorgan one could you get it within €1-2k dearer? if that was the case id jump, the one in black is just awesome.

don't bother being enticed by bmw deals, people should only buy a new BMW if money is no object really. €37k for a 2012 640d is outstanding value for the car you're getting IMO and pisses all over a 172 5 or 4 series.

carsfan2 · 31-03-2017 04:58PM

Mark
If they were the same money, 640D or 430D?

MarkN · 31-03-2017 05:00PM

No contest

carsfan2 · 31-03-2017 05:13PM

Presume that means 6 series.

MarkN · 31-03-2017 05:31PM

carsfan2 wrote: »

Presume that means 6 series.

Yep, you'd have to.

mloc123 · 31-03-2017 07:16PM

Theboinkmaster wrote: »

don't bother being enticed by bmw deals, people should only buy a new BMW if money is no object really. €37k for a 2012 640d is outstanding value for the car you're getting IMO and pisses all over a 172 5 or 4 series.

172 5 series would be much fresher IMO... new design, new interior. Comparing like with like that is... Not a 520 vs 640.

4 series I am not so sure... Interior is essentially a 3 series and is now a few years old design wise.

drunkmonkey · 31-03-2017 08:22PM

mloc123 wrote: »

172 5 series would be much fresher IMO... new design, new interior. Comparing like with like that is... Not a 520 vs 640.

4 series I am not so sure... Interior is essentially a 3 series and is now a few years old design wise.

I don't think the new 5 series is much of an upgrade, interior is pretty much the same and depending on your opinion of tablets sticking out of the dash it's actually worse. I'd take a 4yr old 640 over a 172 520d any day of the week.
The 4 series has it's place, that easy access boot is handy and its handling is the best in its bracket.
So 430 and 640 would be my picks over just another 5 series.

bazz26 · 31-03-2017 09:04PM

MarkN wrote: »

Waiting to hear about service history, there's only one stamp in the entire service book.

I presume the blue one is a UK car, if so check with BMW UK around the service history, the likes of BMW and Audi moved to online service histories over the last number of years.

MarkN · 31-03-2017 11:29PM

On it already

got the UK plate number today and having someone I know in BMW check it out. It should've had 5 years free servicing and only finished this month so hopefully it checks out.

bazz26 · 01-04-2017 01:28AM

Might be a service log time stamp in the idrive too, my last two main dealer services have their time stamp logged in the idrive menu. I can check where exactly in the menu tomorrow if you'd like.

MarkN · 01-04-2017 02:02AM

bazz26 wrote: »

Might be a service log time stamp in the idrive too, my last two main dealer services have their time stamp logged in the idrive menu. I can check where exactly in the menu tomorrow if you'd like.

If you get a chance, great. If not I should have info on Monday.

I should've started it up and went through the idrive but it was in the showroom, didn't want to start making a fuss. I noticed on the part of the menu that worked with just the radio on that there was a search by pictures option so I don't know if you can scan in a copy of the service work? Would be great if all cars had that feature for future owners.

digiman · 01-04-2017 10:05AM

MarkN wrote: »

If you get a chance, great. If not I should have info on Monday.

I should've started it up and went through the idrive but it was in the showroom, didn't want to start making a fuss. I noticed on the part of the menu that worked with just the radio on that there was a search by pictures option so I don't know if you can scan in a copy of the service work? Would be great if all cars had that feature for future owners.

Would also go with a used 640d GC over a new 430d or 530d. Only thing putting me of it is that it feels like an older mans car than the 430d. Person I expect to see driving it is a rich man in his late 50s

MarkN · 01-04-2017 10:42AM

Most of them are too expensive. Prefer the coupe to look at too.

bazz26 · 01-04-2017 08:08PM

MarkN wrote: »

If you get a chance, great. If not I should have info on Monday.

I should've started it up and went through the idrive but it was in the showroom, didn't want to start making a fuss. I noticed on the part of the menu that worked with just the radio on that there was a search by pictures option so I don't know if you can scan in a copy of the service work? Would be great if all cars had that feature for future owners.

I've attached a photo of mine. From the idrive main menu: Vehicle Information> Vehicle Status, scroll down the icons and select Service Requirements, then select service history.

It may depend on which version of idrive the car is running. My car is 2014 and is running NBT whereas the 2009 to 2012 MY cars were running the CIC version so it might not be available in that version or could well be hidden somewhere else in the idrive menu.

James Bond Junior · 01-04-2017 08:23PM

Is the pro nav worth the extra Bazz?

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