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14-01-11, 12:31 PM
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BMW M Sport
Ive just been offered a 03 320D M sport by a mate at work for ?3.5k.
Book is about ?4500. Its done 110k, but has a new turbo (1k), brakes and tyres. Also been remapped to 175ish. Im not a BMW fan but it does look the part and really shifts aswell.
The clincher for me is the 65mpg!
Trouble is I dont have that kind of money and id only get ?1500 for mine.
Its well specced and has been looked after.
Id have to get a loan but is it worth it?!
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14-01-11, 12:32 PM
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Rip his hand off.
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14-01-11, 12:38 PM
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those engines go on for ever, go for it if its as good as you say. very good price.
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14-01-11, 12:39 PM
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If you could afford to run it and also the repayments then I would consider it for sure. If you get a bank loan then you could sell it on if you fell out of love with it and get a 180
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14-01-11, 12:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stamford
If you could afford to run it and also the repayments then I would consider it for sure. If you get a bank loan then you could sell it on if you fell out of love with it and get a 180
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Aye, but the mpg scares me on a 180! 25 compared to 60 is a big difference, especially when most of my trips are 150+. The way fuel prices are going this barge should ease the pain!
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14-01-11, 01:46 PM
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i would opt for a zs diesel matt.
The bmw maybe cheaper on fuel consumption than a 180, but insurance and general maintenance will be higher on the bmw.
While BMWs run well they are fine, but when they go wrong, they cost the earth.
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14-01-11, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Rovermgparts
i would opt for a zs diesel matt.
The bmw maybe cheaper on fuel consumption than a 180, but insurance and general maintenance will be higher on the bmw.
While BMWs run well they are fine, but when they go wrong, they cost the earth.
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Good points! I know the turbo was over ?1000.....
Can you pm your payment details George for the parts?
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14-01-11, 12:41 PM
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I am tempted but he got it from auction 2 years ago with no history. I know it's had no expense sparred since though. Mot is due soon but should sail through. Going to the bank later to find out about finance, but I still owe alot on the bike! Id still miss the MG!
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14-01-11, 12:44 PM
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Decisions, decisions! Always a difficult one, you'll only know if you made the right decision once the MG has been driven away by a total stranger and you start having problems with the new car! All part and parcel of car ownership.
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14-01-11, 12:44 PM
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if you like the car then go for it
it looks like a steal but life is for living if you like something get it no regrets and if it dont work out with the money from the bmww you could get a mk2 180 and still be happy in a mg
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