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mickdw · 05-05-2017 08:22PM

No doubt that really looks the part.
Wheels are spot on too in my opinion.

carsfan2 · 05-05-2017 08:44PM

Well wear.
It's a keeper!

Theboinkmaster · 05-05-2017 10:37PM

Just beautiful congrats!

blingrhino · 06-05-2017 12:22PM

Could easily pass for a 161 !

The right color / spec etc

Absolutely Fab

MarkN · 07-05-2017 01:42PM

In Q Park multi storey last night and I was so busy watching the alloys, without realising or even hearing at the time... I nicked the lower part of the bumper. In my poxy excuse of a defence... the car is extremely long.

07-05-2017 02:07PM

An easy and cheap enough fix but very annoying

Car parks are a bastad, I once drove over the centre curb thing heading into Liffey Valley Clarion I think it was over a decade ago in a company car with my boss in the car in front. Don't think he noticed, he never remarked on it anyway :pac:

Voodoomelon · 10-05-2017 08:31PM

I spotted in the other thread that you picked this up Mark, best of luck with it, looks great.
I find myself looking at them too more and more, just couldn't bring myself to go for a diesel though which pushes the 650s out of my budget for the year i'd want.

More than likely a 650/750 for me next year, i'd be interested to hear how the 640d is to live with if you wouldn't mind occasionally updating us.

Well wear and happy motoring!

MarkN · 11-05-2017 08:25AM

Voodoomelon wrote: »

I spotted in the other thread that you picked this up Mark, best of luck with it, looks great.
I find myself looking at them too more and more, just couldn't bring myself to go for a diesel though which pushes the 650s out of my budget for the year i'd want.

More than likely a 650/750 for me next year, i'd be interested to hear how the 640d is to live with if you wouldn't mind occasionally updating us.

Well wear and happy motoring!

Cheers. Yeah the only 650s that are anywhere near the price of a 2012/3 640d are SE ones. Would sound gorgeous to be fair.

Initial thoughts are how much more refined the car is. Good in some ways, not so in others. Very luxurious feel to the interior. Stitching in places is similar to the quality you'd find in a Porsche. But then, the E63 was noisier without much provoking and for a diesel sounded nice. The 640 still has a nice growl but it feels softened or maybe the cabin just has more insulation. Incredibly quick in a straight line, more than happy in that respect. Everything is just a bit smoother and calmer when you're not pushing on.

MarkN · 17-05-2017 02:38PM

Lads - having a problem getting the log book of the car without going into details of who to blame, can I go into the guards with the form on the motor tax website and receipt for the car etc and say I want it forcibly put into my name?

Shannon are a joke, 25 mins on hold to get the most unhelpful woman and dealer saying they've sent it back but it's 2 weeks now.

GavMan · 17-05-2017 03:23PM

If shannon say its sent I would just fill out the lost cert form

https://www.motortax.ie/OMT/pdf/RF134_en.pdf

mickdw · 17-05-2017 03:40PM

MarkN wrote: »

Lads - having a problem getting the log book of the car without going into details of who to blame, can I go into the guards with the form on the motor tax website and receipt for the car etc and say I want it forcibly put into my name?

Shannon are a joke, 25 mins on hold to get the most unhelpful woman and dealer saying they've sent it back but it's 2 weeks now.

Did you see the book at the dealers?

The process is that you have to get a form stamped at a car dealer to verify the car is what it says it is and then sign a declaration with a commissioner of oaths that the car is yours etc.
They will then send you the book.

This is only required if Shannon do not have you recorded as owner. If it was a case of being lost in post on its way to you, they should issue another if you request a replacement..

MarkN · 17-05-2017 03:44PM

Lads - having a problem getting the log book of the car without going into details of who to blame, can I go into the guards with the form on the motor tax website and receipt for the car etc and say I want it forcibly put into my name?

Shannon are a joke, 25 mins on hold to get the most unhelpful woman and dealer saying they've sent it back but it's 2 weeks now.

mickdw · 17-05-2017 06:05PM

Some answers above

Voodoomelon · 17-05-2017 07:37PM

I'm trying to remember how long Beshoffs took to send out mine, I have a feeling I was chasing it too.

MarkN · 17-05-2017 07:45PM

Voodoomelon wrote: »

I'm trying to remember how long Beshoffs took to send out mine, I have a feeling I was chasing it too.

Spoke to Jeremy this evening he said he requested another one via the guards so here's hoping. There's quite a lot of checkpoints around Dublin these days and I just know I'll get the wrong Garda.

Voodoomelon · 17-05-2017 07:51PM

Keep a copy of the receipt in your pocket, about all you can do.

bazz26 · 17-05-2017 10:43PM

I think the way it works is that Shannon will have to write to the owner they have on their system stating the car is no longer owned by them. Afaik if they don't hear back from that person within 40 days or something objecting then they proceed with issuing a new one in your name.

MarkN · 19-05-2017 11:02PM

Checkpoint today, was asked where the tax was. Explained the hold up and said the motortax site says log book is on the way, Garda was happy enough and on I went. Frustrating though.

This just popped up today for anyone in the market!

http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/bmw/6-series/used-2014-141-983571983515-dublin-fpa-1663708993829713556

Trojan · 19-05-2017 11:23PM

The 640d is a 3 litre?!

bmwguy · 19-05-2017 11:26PM

Trojan wrote: »

The 640d is a 3 litre?!

It's a 3 litre twin turbo. I have that tan brown colour interior that Mark just linked in my 5 series. Definitely different but I like it!

Pete123456 · 20-05-2017 02:17PM

But if it's a UK import would you not be better off importing a similar one yourself and saving the dealers margin? Although I suppose organising that kind of money would be tougher

MarkN · 21-05-2017 01:36PM

Lock nuts fitted, two front wishbone arms done (NCT passed but mechanic advised), replacement service history book on the way from the UK with original dealer stamps, new tyre being fitted this week (NCT passed but mechanic advised to replace), BMW recall to update modules done on Wed just gone and then today - usual foam, two bucket, micro madness, tyre dressing and de-tar on the alloys. And I had to do her car too.

Pete123456 wrote: »

But if it's a UK import would you not be better off importing a similar one yourself and saving the dealers margin? Although I suppose organising that kind of money would be tougher

You're right, it would but yes, unless you've savings or a personal loan for 35k + you're a bit tied to Ireland.

James Bond Junior · 21-05-2017 01:40PM

MarkN wrote: »

Lock nuts fitted, two front wishbone arms done (NCT passed but mechanic advised), replacement service history book on the way from the UK with original dealer stamps, new tyre being fitted this week (NCT passed but mechanic advised to replace), BMW recall to update modules done on Wed just gone and then today - usual foam, two bucket, micro madness, tyre dressing and de-tar on the alloys. And I had to do her car too.

You're right, it would but yes, unless you've savings or a personal loan for 35k + you're a bit tied to Ireland.

Excuse my nosiness but what does herself drive? Something nice too surely!

Mooooo · 21-05-2017 01:43PM

Seriously good looking car

MarkN · 21-05-2017 01:50PM

James Bond Junior wrote: »

Excuse my nosiness but what does herself drive? Something nice too surely!

Qashqai (current model) - I like it a lot actually.

One other thing - when the roof is closed, there's a terrible knocking sound when going over bumps etc - as soon as the roof is tilted, the knocking goes. I've been reading up about sunroofs in general and people suggest putting some Velcro between the spring that's attached to either metal or plastic and that gets rid of the knocking. Unfortunately, the roof in the 6 series only tilts so I can't get at the front part of the sunroof. It's driving me bonkers.

James Bond Junior · 21-05-2017 02:09PM

MarkN wrote: »

Qashqai (current model) - I like it a lot actually.

One other thing - when the roof is closed, there's a terrible knocking sound when going over bumps etc - as soon as the roof is tilted, the knocking goes. I've been reading up about sunroofs in general and people suggest putting some Velcro between the spring that's attached to either metal or plastic and that gets rid of the knocking. Unfortunately, the roof in the 6 series only tilts so I can't get at the front part of the sunroof. It's driving me bonkers.

They are lovely car! I think the 2 series active tourer is a lovely family car.

digiman · 22-05-2017 08:23PM

MarkN wrote: »

You're right, it would but yes, unless you've savings or a personal loan for 35k + you're a bit tied to Ireland.

Do Irish banks not give car loans for cars sourced in the UK?

What kind of finance rates did Beshoff offer?

Voodoomelon · 22-05-2017 08:25PM

I had a metallic clank for a year solid with my E66 sunroof when it was open or tilted, before i decided to look into it. The wind deflector at the front would rattle against the mechanism underneath, so stuck two velvet pads underneath it. 2.5 years on and it's still perfect.

bazz26 · 22-05-2017 09:08PM

Voodoomelon wrote: »

I had a metallic clank for a year solid with my E66 sunroof when it was open or tilted, before i decided to look into it. The wind deflector at the front would rattle against the mechanism underneath, so stuck two velvet pads underneath it. 2.5 years on and it's still perfect.

Haha, have that exact same sound from my sunroof but didn't do anything about it. Must take a look at it now.

landmarkjohn · 22-05-2017 10:32PM

MarkN wrote: »

In Q Park multi storey last night and I was so busy watching the alloys, without realising or even hearing at the time... I nicked the lower part of the bumper. In my poxy excuse of a defence... the car is extremely long.

Driving in tight car parks I turn on the parking sensors with the button (BMW E65) to help judge the front. It doesn't look too bad. Well wear.

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