Where would you go next...

The Bentley would suit a Conor Mcgregor Wannabe.

the 440i is a good compromise of accessible performance and practicality.
It won’t depreciate from where it is now any worse than any other premium car I think in fact it’s rarity might help it in the future.

carsfan2 wrote: »

the 440i is a good compromise of accessible performance and practicality.
It won’t depreciate from where it is now any worse than any other premium car I think in fact it’s rarity might help it in the future.

Until you go to trade it in & the dealer prices it the same as a 420D, "sure I'll be ages sitting on that"

carsfan2 wrote: »

The Bentley would suit a Conor Mcgregor Wannabe.

the 440i is a good compromise of accessible performance and practicality.
It won’t depreciate from where it is now any worse than any other premium car I think in fact it’s rarity might help it in the future.

That particular one is going to plummet a lot, has failed to sell for a long time, I'm pretty sure that was in Kearys before bolands.
Starting to think it would be madness to go from a 535 to the 440i. There both large cars, not sure how much more "fun" it would be. You'd really want to love that colour as it could be hard shift later.

drunkmonkey wrote: »

That particular one is going to plummet a lot, has failed to sell for a long time, I'm pretty sure that was in Kearys before bolands.
Starting to think it would be madness to go from a 535 to the 440i. There both large cars, not sure how much more "fun" it would be. You'd really want to love that colour as it could be hard shift later.

Don't see how it's madness to want a fresher car. I have the 535d now nearly 3 years and feel it's time I got myself a nice petrol engined car instead. Feel free to offer alternatives as I can't find anything else really that offers what the 440i does. I need practicality too, two kids etc so a porsche not suitable

That's why I think you'll be bored quickly, it's not that far detached. I added a 3rd kid and went from a 530 to a GTI for practicality, probably not the best to advise. I've no idea where I'm going next. Targa isn't really a runner. Have a deposit on an id3 1st but the mrs clearly stated last night she's not getting into anything that looks like a punto, she really hated it, the Porsche idea got more love.
Mustang Mach E is a possibility, looks good on paper, 600km range, 280bhp, 0-60 somewhere in the 5's...the looks are growing on me and she likes the looks as well.
Family wagon is an xc90 d5 that's probably going to stick around for a long time, she knows well I'll be borrowing it so whatever I change to she's got to like.

hooch-85 wrote: »

Do you need a car as big as the 4/5 series? Hot hatch fit the bill? An A45 AMG would be nice and they come in the CLA shape as well with that engine but not everyone is into the shape.

I test drove a 5 series a while ago after having 2 of them, felt like I was in a ship getting back into one, really disliked it after getting used to something chuckable, the 4 series isn't all that smaller.

Theboinkmaster wrote: »

I know the engine might make up for it, but I think the interior of the 4 is a serious downgrade from the 5.

Would you go for a 6 series GC petrol....

Yeah it is, even the old f10 interior is far superior. If the 4 series had oyster or cognac interior it would be a big difference. I don't like the 6 at all. Too long and very dated now imo.

If you take it that a car loses 50% of value in three years, then the 440i is well priced.
It is two years old and was 80k new so priced at 46k now with minimal mileage and an approved warranty and service pack it is a good car for that.
sure it will lose a ton over the next few years but no more than any other car in this price bracket and is well place to do better than the 420d etc mentioned as it will be nowhere as common and will appeal to enthusiasts.
That's my opinion, maybe I am wrong, but I don't see it as a disastrous buy.

I found this while pondering over future cars. I think the colour combination is stunning. might appeal Wailin?

https://www.usedcarsni.com/2016-BMW-M3-Saloon-265205820?make=2&model=824&search_type=1&age_from=0&age_to=0&body_style=0&fuel_type=0&homepage_search_attr=1&keywords=&location[]=0&location[]=0&mileage_to=0&pagepc0=2&price_from=0&price_to=0&tab_id=0&trans_type=0&user_type=0

carsfan2 wrote: »

I found this while pondering over future cars. I think the colour combination is stunning. might appeal Wailin?

https://www.usedcarsni.com/2016-BMW-M3-Saloon-265205820?make=2&model=824&search_type=1&age_from=0&age_to=0&body_style=0&fuel_type=0&homepage_search_attr=1&keywords=&location[]=0&location[]=0&mileage_to=0&pagepc0=2&price_from=0&price_to=0&tab_id=0&trans_type=0&user_type=0

I agree with you completely on the 440i, it's great value imo if a straight cash sale. The car has already dropped by almost 50% ffs and it's barely 2 yrs old. I have repeatedly said that you won't get a similar model from the UK for the same price.

That M3 is beautiful and probably the nicest I have seen yet. If mine went on a cash sale, I'd be very interested.

maddness wrote: »

It really depends what’s your priority? Is it comfort and the latest tech or is it the engine and driver fun?

Bit of both really. It needs to do as a family car, but be enjoyable and a bit unique too. The 535d has served me well and has it all. Power, economy, comfort and space. But I want something a bit fresher now and move away from diesel for a change. So I keep saying, the 440i seems to tick most of the boxes.

Wailin wrote: »

I agree with you completely on the 440i, it's great value imo if a straight cash sale. The car has already dropped by almost 50% ffs and it's barely 2 yrs old. I have repeatedly said that you won't get a similar model from the UK for the same price.

That M3 is beautiful and probably the nicest I have seen yet. If mine went on a cash sale, I'd be very interested.



Bit of both really. It needs to do as a family car, but be enjoyable and a bit unique too. The 535d has served me well and has it all. Power, economy, comfort and space. But I want something a bit fresher now and move away from diesel for a change. So I keep saying, the 440i seems to tick most of the boxes.

That 440i is going nowhere unless someone here buys it first. I think Bolands deserve a very low straight offer!

Did you try trade against the M3 in Kildare...wonder what the cost to change would be. It's a stunning looking car.

Nice Stinger petrol here:

https://www.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=2057646&r=s.php%3Fm%3D39%26o%3D2644%26g%3D0

Downside is the €1200 a year in tax v €750 on the 440i. Would it depreciate any worse than a BMW? 6 years remaining on the Kia warranty though, plenty of family space and rare as feck. Might make a nice left field alternative to that 440i Wailin?

That price has been on that car since the turn of the year. Also those photos don't do the interior much justice, it's nicer in the flesh. Maybe not up to some Germanesque interiors but I wouldn't say it's any worse than a 4 Series interior.