Rather tempted

XK140 · 07-03-2016, 07:18 AM

I've only had my F30 328i for about 6 months,but circumstances have changed.
Just after it was acquired the wife announced that we were having a dog (why she didn't tell me before so I could have got an F31 Estate is a mystery of the female mind!)
Anyway,a small estate car is arriving shortly to take care of dog and people carrying duties so my mind turned to something a bit more sporty for me.I like the idea,next year,of a 240i but this has turned up locally:
http://www.parkwayspecialistcars.co....sport-2dr-dct/
It's the colour combo I would choose,it's got all the options I would want and more.On the other hand it's two years old and an almost obselete model,and is the price right?
What do we think?

mikeoz · 07-03-2016, 07:26 AM

I looked at a AUC 135i but ended up ordering a new M140i as it worked out cheaper with TRL due to the way the finance is structured etc. It may be worth looking at new...

JustChris · 07-03-2016, 10:09 AM

6 months is fine...and YES for a 240i, do it, great great car

....,,,,..,,.. · 07-03-2016, 10:24 AM

In a similar boat, with wife now saying she with be happy with an estate or similar car for the dog.

Looked at both 1 and 2 series today in Derby, then trip to Ford and look at a couple mustangs.

My looking for cars turned in to wife deciding to test drive a Focus ST estate lol.

Check out Coast 2 Coadt cars on discounts, the 140i looks a great bargain, 3.0 petrol under £30k.

Remember with a 5 door 140i, you will be able to pop dog in back now n then as well.

mikeoz · 07-03-2016, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Brigand

In a similar boat, with wife now saying she with be happy with an estate or similar car for the dog.

Looked at both 1 and 2 series today in Derby, then trip to Ford and look at a couple mustangs.

My looking for cars turned in to wife deciding to test drive a Focus ST estate lol.

Check out Coast 2 Coadt cars on discounts, the 140i looks a great bargain, 3.0 petrol under £30k.

Remember with a 5 door 140i, you will be able to pop dog in back now n then as well.

That's the reason I went for one.
Great price and usability..

XK140 · 07-03-2016, 10:56 AM

On reflection I'll probably wait until next year and look at new,and I will leave it open whether it's a 140i or 240i and decide at the time.
That 235i looks a lot of money for a 2 year old car,although it does have a lot of options.

XK140 · 07-03-2016, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brigand

In a similar boat, with wife now saying she with be happy with an estate or similar car for the dog.

Looked at both 1 and 2 series today in Derby, then trip to Ford and look at a couple mustangs.

My looking for cars turned in to wife deciding to test drive a Focus ST estate lol.

Check out Coast 2 Coadt cars on discounts, the 140i looks a great bargain, 3.0 petrol under £30k.

Remember with a 5 door 140i, you will be able to pop dog in back now n then as well.

Are Coast2Coast the best broker for prices and how close do franchise dealers get to matching them?
Ps please don't get a Focus ST in the tangerine scream colour...unless you are still a teenager!

Chompers · 07-03-2016, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XK140

On reflection I'll probably wait until next year and look at new,and I will leave it open whether it's a 140i or 240i and decide at the time.
That 235i looks a lot of money for a 2 year old car,although it does have a lot of options.

Just remember that the VED changes coming into affect from 01/04/17 will have an impact on £40k and over at list price

But yes a 140/240i would be a fab car to own

....,,,,..,,.. · 07-03-2016, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XK140

Are Coast2Coast the best broker for prices and how close do franchise dealers get to matching them?
Ps please don't get a Focus ST in the tangerine scream colour...unless you are still a teenager!

TRL will do a great deal on a M140i.

When you are about ready drop him an email, available on here.

Coast 2 Coast is best starting point and shows what can be achieved.

Regarding ST, would be an Estate, however she still has to check Golf R estate next week.

You could always look outside of BMW, some good deals on other fast small cars as well.

SkyJawa · 07-03-2016, 12:23 PM

TRL can beat the coast2coast price

I am VERY happy at the discount I got

XK140 · 07-03-2016, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyJawa

TRL can beat the coast2coast price

I am VERY happy at the discount I got

Who is TRL,car broker or dealer?

....,,,,..,,.. · 07-03-2016, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XK140

Who is TRL,car broker or dealer?

I believe he is Gods right hand man.

Well rumour had it, he sorted him out some class wheels at great discount.

Chompers · 07-03-2016, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XK140

Who is TRL,car broker or dealer?

Works for a dealer in west London close to a big airport

XK140 · 07-03-2016, 01:29 PM

So he works for BMW Berry Heathrow?
I've found some references to someone called Tony....so it must be Swiss Tony,I wondered where he'd got to

dopper99 · 07-03-2016, 01:32 PM

Tony or TRL is behind this thread. That everyone is probably bored of by now.....

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1239538

Drop him a mail on: TRLdeals@outlook.com

XK140 · 07-03-2016, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dopper99

Tony or TRL is behind this thread. That everyone is probably bored of by now.....

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1239538

Drop him a mail on: TRLdeals@outlook.com

Thanks...not had chance to read all the old threads.

creepy coupe · 07-04-2016, 05:02 AM

That's nigh identical to the M235i I had. I'd say go for it. they're an awesome car.

mikeoz · 07-04-2016, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XK140

Who is TRL,car broker or dealer?

Some say he sleeps in at his Desk, and bmw coolant runs though his veins.
All we know is he's called TRL.

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