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Post by Martin on Jun 3, 2024 19:34:38 GMT
You may have missed the narrow car memo...it's a foot wider than the 440i and nearly 2ft longer!!😂 Not nearly orange enough to drive one either! Oh come on Bryan, TT / A5 cab….
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Post by racingteatray on Jun 5, 2024 21:22:47 GMT
There's something about the S-class convertible that is unfortunately irredeemably naff.
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Post by bryan on Jun 19, 2024 19:55:00 GMT
What is the 435d x drive like? Found my perfect spec but it drinks from the dirty cup
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Post by johnc on Jun 20, 2024 8:09:37 GMT
I liked mine and it was pretty quick too. I once pulled in to the Tebay services with an average speed of 70mph and exactly 50mpg average but around town etc it would average about 30mpg. It sounded good for a diesel but in a cabrio it might disappoint compared to a 440i. It is a relaxing drive with loads of torque at virtually any speed. The 4WD system is slightly rear biased (not as much as the M5) so that some over exuberance will bring the back end round a bit if you are on the power but the car, like most, has been set up with initial understeer - not a lot but enough to show on the shoulders of the front tyres.
Any 435D will have the diesel particulate filter which requires the car to do some decent runs from time to time. There was also a recall with the EGR which was made of cheap plastic and when it fails, it puts exhaust into the ventilation system but otherwise pretty bulletproof.
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Post by Martin on Jun 20, 2024 9:16:58 GMT
The 335d is a great car, although not as great as a 535d!
If it’s a coupe then yes, but I wouldn’t have a diesel convertible no matter how good the engine was.
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Post by bryan on Jun 21, 2024 12:35:59 GMT
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Post by Martin on Jun 21, 2024 12:56:21 GMT
Hang on! That’s the finest 440i on the market….
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Post by bryan on Jun 21, 2024 15:23:46 GMT
Hang on! That’s the finest 440i on the market…. It's the Lambo leather that does it, 12000 miles of doing donuts in Maccys carpark 😂
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Post by Andy C on Jun 21, 2024 18:25:58 GMT
I agree with Martin. No to a diesel convertible. Just no.
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Post by PG on Jun 23, 2024 12:47:03 GMT
Judging the the various 440i convertibles that you've linked to, they seem to be pre-owned by a type of person who thinks that naff, yet expensive, "individidualisations" are not only desirable (ha-ha-ha), but worth a lot of money in the second hand market. A bit of carbon fibre here, some awful blue seats there and so on.
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Post by bryan on Jun 24, 2024 8:27:42 GMT
The area I can't understand is the number of owners (one car I like has 5 previous from a main dealer, 1 for the first 3 years,then one a year or so since)
But they seem to do tiny mileages and keep for a year...it's a very weird concept to me
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Post by PG on Jun 24, 2024 10:33:33 GMT
The area I can't understand is the number of owners (one car I like has 5 previous from a main dealer, 1 for the first 3 years,then one a year or so since) But they seem to do tiny mileages and keep for a year...it's a very weird concept to me It was the same when we looked at Mini JCW's. Lots seemed to have multiple owners. I think this is probably because people buy them a ex-demos or low mileage ex-lease, and then after a year of running it (and adding some personal tweaks!) suddenly realise that they are more expensive to run than the Mini Cooper, or BMW 320d they ran before. And panic and sell it on. Which makes me think they often scrimp / avoid maintenance while they have it too. After all, they've spent all their money on the carbon fibre door trims... I think this issue can afflict all expensive, top of the range, or desirable stuff. I mean the L322 Range Rover is a classic example. Bought by people who simply can't afford to maintain them, but can add privacy glass and a "2012 model grille upgrade". Why spend you hard earned on that FFS, have an oil change and some decent tyres instead??!!
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Post by Tim on Jun 24, 2024 10:51:23 GMT
They possibly also buy one thinking they'll have the roof down every trip but after 12 months realise that they only did that once and the complaining from their wife about her hair isn't worth the amount they have tied up in the car.
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Post by PG on Jun 24, 2024 12:22:31 GMT
They possibly also buy one thinking they'll have the roof down every trip but after 12 months realise that they only did that once and the complaining from their wife about her hair isn't worth the amount they have tied up in the car. Indeed, and that your visions of roof down touring holiday motoring under clear blue skies is hindered as the metal roof compromises the boot space too much to get all your luggage in. Which means it is either on the back seat and so not secure or you have to put the roof up to get it in the boot. Have we put you off yet Bryan?
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Post by alf on Jun 24, 2024 14:44:18 GMT
I get the feeling a lot of cars have a lot of owners these days - the nicer/more "special" it is, the more they have. Even in my 9 months on the QF Facebook group, plenty appear to buy and sell quickly, and some have had a lot of tasty stuff from 911's through corvettes and McLarens. At the other end of the affordability scale some will sell up the moment they get a sniff of a bill like my recent one. There seems to be a desire to "tick them off the list" which is weird to me as it takes some time for a car to get under my skin. I feel more emotionally attached to the Porsche than Alfa for example, despite not having much invested in it.
Soft tops are even more prone to this for the reasons stated! FWIW I always thought I'd hate them, but was totally sold as soon as we had one in the family, they can work for you particularly on pretty country roads, driving at 50mph or so - not too much noise/buffeting and a truly different experience where you see and hear a lot more. But for a commute on the M6... no thanks.
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Post by bryan on Jun 24, 2024 15:30:31 GMT
They possibly also buy one thinking they'll have the roof down every trip but after 12 months realise that they only did that once and the complaining from their wife about her hair isn't worth the amount they have tied up in the car. Indeed, and that your visions of roof down touring holiday motoring under clear blue skies is hindered as the metal roof compromises the boot space too much to get all your luggage in. Which means it is either on the back seat and so not secure or you have to put the roof up to get it in the boot. Have we put you off yet Bryan?   Not yet but I am getting an itch to cover everything in fake carbon fibre!
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Post by bryan on Aug 4, 2024 15:27:31 GMT
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Post by ChrisM on Aug 4, 2024 15:59:32 GMT
4 owners since new in 2017, current owner has had it less than ayear.... unless he was so impressed that he immediately ordered a new one as its replacement. Not exactly an immediate "no" but I'd have questions to ask. Mileage seems fair for its age; how long would you plan to keep it, and how many miles would you anticipate putting on it?
Do you know what major expensive routine maintenance may be due in the next couple of years?
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Post by bryan on Aug 4, 2024 16:22:51 GMT
4 owners since new in 2017, current owner has had it less than ayear.... unless he was so impressed that he immediately ordered a new one as its replacement. Not exactly an immediate "no" but I'd have questions to ask. Mileage seems fair for its age; how long would you plan to keep it, and how many miles would you anticipate putting on it? Do you know what major expensive routine maintenance may be due in the next couple of years? I think it is one of those cars, BMW have one for sale with 18k on it with 5 previous owners since 2018... I think the metal roof is well integrated into the design and have other vehicles to use for practical trips but could see how you'd struggle if it was your only car.plus I think some people change cars much more frequently I'm less concerned with the mileage than some which have done a 12k in the same period but I am planning this as a running it till dies purchase. New cars are no interest to me, so potentially very long term. It is close to my ideal (very rare) spec
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Post by Martin on Aug 4, 2024 17:25:14 GMT
That’s a brilliant spec, I haven’t seen a better one. I wouldn’t be worried about the mileage or the number of owners, especially with some BMW warranty remaining.
A lot of car for £21k.
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Post by bryan on Aug 4, 2024 18:06:16 GMT
Dealer fitted 4 OEM tyres in December! The walk video around looks and sounds nice. Is BM W warranty transferable?
How do I add WhatsApp video on here?
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Post by Martin on Aug 4, 2024 18:13:24 GMT
Dealer fitted 4 OEM tyres in December! The walk video around looks and sounds nice. Is BM W warranty transferable? Yes, it stays with the car as long as it is sold to a private owner
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Post by bryan on Aug 4, 2024 18:13:49 GMT
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Post by Martin on Aug 4, 2024 18:17:11 GMT
No….or not quickly enough!
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Post by bryan on Aug 4, 2024 19:51:44 GMT
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Post by Roadrunner on Aug 4, 2024 20:02:49 GMT
The videos work. You will have a job to beat this.
Get it bought on the condition that the number plates go in the bin.
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Post by bryan on Aug 4, 2024 20:02:58 GMT
I've tried uploading to YouTube
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Post by Andy C on Aug 4, 2024 21:23:28 GMT
That looks (and sounds) great especially with the power upgrade and warranty.
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Post by PetrolEd on Aug 4, 2024 21:32:26 GMT
Car looks great though those number plates are a serious red flag.
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Post by bryan on Aug 4, 2024 21:44:43 GMT
He seems legit eg has a new M2 on order, has everything done at main dealer including mperformance exhaust and ceramic detail last month
I suspect live at parents, high disposable income, which does raise the red flag it's been racing around Maccys
I assume the warranty and be extended, I just have a niggle over the mileage given I plan to keep it a long time, but at least it has been used
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