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Post by Martin on May 14, 2018 14:53:57 GMT
Great stuff Martin, I fear a 750i would be wasted on me as I can barely get round the tech in the 3 series. Who was the original owner, a spec like that must have been for BMW uk? A Golf R would make an ideal second car for me but don't think I could justify the cost so something a lot cheaper beckons. Did you have a go in the Golf Clubsport which I think I could be tempted over the R? Looking forward to further updates It was ordered for the display plinth in the showroom, then the dealer principle decided to register it and use it for traveling to BMW meetings. After 1,300 miles he decided all he was doing was putting miles in it so it was advertised as an ex demo. They started off 6 months ago at £85k, dropped it to £80k after 3 months (both way too high compared to a new one especially with the 0% finance deal) and it’s dropped twice over the last 4 weeks. It had gone down £3k the day before I drove it and I would still have bought it at the previous days price, so that plus an extra bit chipped off paid for 3 years extra fuel cost! I didnt try the Clubsport, my local dealer has one for £26k, but I particular wanted memory seats which mean a facelift car was the only option. That’s a super rare option and the net price of a similar spec GTI PP is close enough to the R to make it a fairly easy decision. |
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Post by ChrisM on May 14, 2018 20:07:04 GMT
After 1,300 miles he decided all he was doing was putting miles in it ..... Isn't that what happens to most cars, people put miles on them? |
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Post by Alex on May 14, 2018 20:38:12 GMT
After 1,300 miles he decided all he was doing was putting miles in it ..... Isn't that what happens to most cars, people put miles on them? I suspect the dealership couldn’t stomach the amount each of those miles cost in depreciation! |
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Post by Tim on May 15, 2018 9:14:47 GMT
Isn't that what happens to most cars, people put miles on them? I suspect the dealership couldn’t stomach the amount each of those miles cost in depreciation! I wonder what sort of registration bonus they got from BMW for putting that car on the road? |
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Post by Roadsterstu on May 15, 2018 9:27:36 GMT
Wow! The 7 sounds impressive, but I wouldn’t want your fuel bills. How big is the tank/range, as I know you hate filling up? I would be garaging the Golf or getting a tracker fitted. This +++ Look into getting a couple of key safe pouches for popping your keys in at night, too. They act as a faraday cage to block RF signals so the key signal cannot be relayed from inside the house to the car outside. And make sure your home security is updated, too. |
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Post by cbeaks1 on May 15, 2018 9:40:37 GMT
I suspect the dealership couldn’t stomach the amount each of those miles cost in depreciation! I wonder what sort of registration bonus they got from BMW for putting that car on the road? The retail offer you can get with 20 seconds of work would get 27% of a 750i M Sport. I would be surprised if after write down they would be happy to lose money so the demo terms must be quite generous. Maybe the wholesale price of the paint and options is low. |
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Post by Tim on May 15, 2018 9:50:27 GMT
There will be at least 5 bonuses for them on this car, some specific to it and others to do with overall volume and targets.
BMW may also have offered an incentive along the lines of 'take a brand new 5 series, an ex management one and a 7 series and we'll give you a £20k incentive across all 3'.
Maybe in quantities of more than one but you see what I mean.
That way this additional incentive can be applied to whichever car needs it the most.
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Post by grampa on May 17, 2018 10:48:31 GMT
After 1,300 miles he decided all he was doing was putting miles in it ..... Isn't that what happens to most cars, people put miles on them? I suspect the dealer meant just adding miles instead of adding miles and convincing people to buy a 7 series which I would assume was their aim. |
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Post by Blarno on May 17, 2018 12:02:08 GMT
That 750 is a hell of an upgrade!
I echo the sentiments of getting a tracker on the Golf and a safe place for the keys. Them and Audi S3s are prime getaway cars for scumbags nowadays.
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Post by michael on May 18, 2018 12:07:31 GMT
Congratulations, Martin. Both of these sound excellent additions. Will you remove the badge from the 750i?
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Post by PG on May 18, 2018 13:08:15 GMT
Congratulations, Martin. Both of these sound excellent additions. Will you remove the badge from the 750i?I'd have thought this is one case where keeping the badge is essential - otherwise people will think they have just been blown into the weeds by a diesel. ;-) |
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Post by Martin on May 18, 2018 13:30:53 GMT
Congratulations, Martin. Both of these sound excellent additions. Will you remove the badge from the 750i? Yes, the 750 and M badges will all be removed, looks much better without imo. |
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Post by Martin on May 18, 2018 13:32:32 GMT
Congratulations, Martin. Both of these sound excellent additions. Will you remove the badge from the 750i?I'd have thought this is one case where keeping the badge is essential - otherwise people will think they have just been blown into the weeds by a diesel. ;-) If I didn't dislike them so much, I'd be tempted by a 725d badge, especially as you can't see the 4 pipes unless you're really close and even then it's not obvious. The locals should be well used to getting blown into the weeds by a diesel by now  Would be a good modification for the XFR. |
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Post by Martin on May 18, 2018 13:33:24 GMT
Before.....  |
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Post by Martin on May 22, 2018 17:26:27 GMT
Ha ha: 400 miles on a tank.....I've done it once only. I’m just about to go over the 400 mile mark and there’s 111 miles of range  |
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Post by Martin on May 23, 2018 7:15:43 GMT
You can check build / delivery status on the VW app. Lindsay is very excited!   |
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Post by johnc on May 23, 2018 8:01:50 GMT
Exciting times in your household with two new cars. How long till the build starts?
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Post by alf on May 23, 2018 8:08:27 GMT
That sounds like great work Martin! I was admiring the new 7 series in Berlin last week, it looks really good. Unless you have some regular narrow lanes and need a small car, there is something very nice about more interior space, and just something nice about a large car that also goes and handles! Voodoo ride/handling balance in a big V8 saloon is not something I'm going to disagree with.
I'm turning over possibilities all the time in my mind currently but I'm pretty settled on another silly-engined car, even with fuel prices back up a bit and looking like staying that way, for me it's just worth it. Plus with the cruise set on 75-80 I get nearly 30mpg as well, you can save the fireworks for the odd forway round the dial a few times a trip and the whole thing is pretty satisfying. The difference between mid-high 20's abnd mid-high 30's MPG for me is not really tangible.
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Post by Martin on May 23, 2018 8:22:25 GMT
Exciting times in your household with two new cars. How long till the build starts? Indeed! I’m not sure, we were quoted 12-15 weeks which means it won’t be ready until August. Will probably wait until 1st September if it does take that long. |
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Post by Martin on May 23, 2018 8:27:15 GMT
That sounds like great work Martin! I was admiring the new 7 series in Berlin last week, it looks really good. Unless you have some regular narrow lanes and need a small car, there is something very nice about more interior space, and just something nice about a large car that also goes and handles! Voodoo ride/handling balance in a big V8 saloon is not something I'm going to disagree with. I'm turning over possibilities all the time in my mind currently but I'm pretty settled on another silly-engined car, even with fuel prices back up a bit and looking like staying that way, for me it's just worth it. Plus with the cruise set on 75-80 I get nearly 30mpg as well, you can save the fireworks for the odd forway round the dial a few times a trip and the whole thing is pretty satisfying. The difference between mid-high 20's abnd mid-high 30's MPG for me is not really tangible. A good ride/handling balance was essential on both, weighted more towards ride when choosing the main car. That killed the new E63 for me, it is not a comfortable car, performance aside I was disappointed. Not too worried about the size, it’s not a huge amount bigger than the 5 estate and we’ll have the Golf in a couple of months. The plan is to balance the mileage out a bit more between the two cars and play to their strengths. I’d planned on 25mpg when doing the man maths, but it’s averaging 33mpg at the moment and will do 40mpg at 75-80. High gearing in 8th + all the latest efficient dynamics stuff eg coasting, clearly make a big difference. |
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Post by Andy C on May 23, 2018 9:23:20 GMT
That sounds like great work Martin! I was admiring the new 7 series in Berlin last week, it looks really good. Unless you have some regular narrow lanes and need a small car, there is something very nice about more interior space, and just something nice about a large car that also goes and handles! Voodoo ride/handling balance in a big V8 saloon is not something I'm going to disagree with. I'm turning over possibilities all the time in my mind currently but I'm pretty settled on another silly-engined car, even with fuel prices back up a bit and looking like staying that way, for me it's just worth it. Plus with the cruise set on 75-80 I get nearly 30mpg as well, you can save the fireworks for the odd forway round the dial a few times a trip and the whole thing is pretty satisfying. The difference between mid-high 20's abnd mid-high 30's MPG for me is not really tangible. A good ride/handling balance was essential on both, weighted more towards ride when choosing the main car. That killed the new E63 for me, it is not a comfortable car, performance aside I was disappointed. Not too worried about the size, it’s not a huge amount bigger than the 5 estate and we’ll have the Golf in a couple of months. The plan is to balance the mileage out a bit more between the two cars and play to their strengths. I’d planned on 25mpg when doing the man maths, but it’s averaging 33mpg at the moment and will do 40mpg at 75-80. High gearing in 8th + all the latest efficient dynamics stuff eg coasting, clearly make a big difference. Didn’t realise you’d tested an e63 Are you going to do a write up... Would be interesting to read |
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Post by alf on May 25, 2018 12:29:37 GMT
The new E63 does more for me than the new M5 just from watching/reading the reviews so I'd be interested too!
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Post by johnc on May 25, 2018 16:53:57 GMT
The new E63 does more for me than the new M5 just from watching/reading the reviews so I'd be interested too! I thought it was a bit of an animal. Brutally quick and very competent. However that was on the track at Mercedes World so normal road surfaces don't apply. Braking from high speed was effected pretty efficiently but the weight was evident. The C63 felt much more nimble on track but without the full sledgehammer force of the E63. I enjoyed it but came away thinking there are far better ways to spend £100K. |
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Post by Martin on May 25, 2018 17:36:34 GMT
I will do a write up, but I’m summary, if you want any sort of comfort the non S on 19” wheels and standard seats will be the best option.
Brutally quick is a good description!
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Post by Martin on May 29, 2018 11:15:01 GMT
Got a build date on the Golf, week commencing 18th June.
Felt I had to check, as I’d read that the factory is shutting down at the end of June until September (WLTP changes) and people who’d ordered before me were being told November now and orders placed around the same time were getting unconfirmed dates of Jan/Feb. According to VW CS, we have a confirmed date, so it won’t change....
I think it takes circa 5 weeks from build to delivery, which means end July. The sensible thing to do will be to wait until 1st September, especially as were on holiday for 2 weeks in August.
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Post by Martin on Jun 20, 2018 7:56:25 GMT
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Post by Alex on Jun 20, 2018 11:42:06 GMT
You’re paying all that money and they’re going to send you a boggo mk5!
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Post by johnc on Jun 20, 2018 12:24:14 GMT
Happy days. Has the Boxster's fate been decided yet?
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Post by ChrisM on Jun 20, 2018 12:29:39 GMT
Personally I fond it absolutely ludicrous that it takes 4 weeks to get from factory to dealership. My Captur was stuck at the import centre for about 2 weeks in 2014.... why? It's afairly straightforward job to park it up off the ship, then get it on a transporter and have it driven to the garage. If a train is used to get the car across europe, it should take only a few working days to move it to the UK, and a few more to get it to the supplying dealer.
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Post by Martin on Jun 20, 2018 14:49:50 GMT
You’re paying all that money and they’re going to send you a boggo mk5! I do hope not! |
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