Is a Le Mans M Sport blue worth $50/month?!

JonMad · 11-01-2005, 03:56 PM

Oh, what a decision to make.

I can take delivery before the end of the year of a 320d SE in Titanium Silver with sports seats, sports suspension, sports steering wheel and 17" Star (158) alloys, with anthracite cloth/leather.

Or... to get a Le Mans blue M Sport one, which I originally wanted, will mean waiting until the New Year, when the cost will go up by £30/$50 because of the change in the company car tax law.

The list prices of both cars are around the same - M Sport vs. SE with the sports boits listed above, so the only difference is the extra tax.

I'd kind of convinced myself that the SE is cool and will drive virtually the same as the M Sport on 17s (slightly narrower tyres on the SE on the rear, but they are still very grippy).

Now I looked at the Offical Le Mans Blue Thread again and my heart is taking over once more...

Is Le Mans blue paintwork, the M logo-filled interior and the body kit worth paying the taxman extra for? For those that have it, how much shorter is the short gearshift on the M Sport?

In going for the M Sport I'd be able to add the Through Load System too, which the (available) TiAG car doesn't have, as well as any other options.

Help save my aching brain!

Thanks, Jon

Mark · 11-01-2005, 03:59 PM

I vote for waiting for the lemans car.. In my book, when it comes to cars, you got to go for the one you really want, otherwise you may not be totally happy and will find yourself with buyers remorse. (this rule only works if you are a car freak

JonnyCrash · 11-01-2005, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonMad

Oh, what a decision to make.
Help save my aching brain!

Thanks, Jon

Sounds pretty complex with the tax thing, Jon. Is there any way to pay for the car before the new year and register it, but only take delivery in the new year? That might help things out. If you can get a VIN number before the new year at least, you might be alright.

You may also want to try calling around to a few other dealerships as well, to see if anyone can get you the car you want before the deadline.

Long story short: If you really want LeMans, get LeMans. If the money is more important to you, get the silver car and be happy

JonMad · 11-01-2005, 04:12 PM

Mr. Abulia, yes, my company goes through one dealer and basically the car needs to be sourced from them and registered prior to 1/1/06 to save the cash. I think they've looked across the country.

Quote:

this rule only works if you are a car freak

Mark · 11-01-2005, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonMad

Mr. Abulia, yes, my company goes through one dealer and basically the car needs to be sourced from them and registered prior to 1/1/06 to save the cash. I think they've looked across the country.

decide yet ? lol !

JonMad · 11-01-2005, 04:14 PM

I'm being swayed. Will just have to stop plugging numbers into Excel!

ska///235i · 11-01-2005, 04:35 PM

Can you afford the extra $50/month...if its just pocket change for you then get it. If is over the budget...then forget it

JonMad · 11-02-2005, 12:40 PM

Worked out at $70/month difference. I've gone for the silver one. Should be arriving in three weeks or so

And almost the same colour as my MX-5 (click), heh heh.

BMW 2006 · 11-02-2005, 03:57 PM

Look at it this way..........say you have a 60 month ( 5yr) loan:
$70. x12 month= $840 (for 1 yr)
$840 x 5 yr loan= $4,200 IS THIS really worth the color now???

11-01-2005, 03:56 PM	#1
JonMad Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 235 Posts Drives: 320d SE;Mazda MX-5 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 1990 Mazda MX-5 [0.00] 2005 BMW 320d [0.00]	Is a Le Mans M Sport blue worth $50/month?! Oh, what a decision to make. I can take delivery before the end of the year of a 320d SE in Titanium Silver with sports seats, sports suspension, sports steering wheel and 17" Star (158) alloys, with anthracite cloth/leather. Or... to get a Le Mans blue M Sport one, which I originally wanted, will mean waiting until the New Year, when the cost will go up by £30/$50 because of the change in the company car tax law. The list prices of both cars are around the same - M Sport vs. SE with the sports boits listed above, so the only difference is the extra tax. I'd kind of convinced myself that the SE is cool and will drive virtually the same as the M Sport on 17s (slightly narrower tyres on the SE on the rear, but they are still very grippy). Now I looked at the Offical Le Mans Blue Thread again and my heart is taking over once more... Is Le Mans blue paintwork, the M logo-filled interior and the body kit worth paying the taxman extra for? For those that have it, how much shorter is the short gearshift on the M Sport? In going for the M Sport I'd be able to add the Through Load System too, which the (available) TiAG car doesn't have, as well as any other options. Help save my aching brain! Thanks, Jon
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

11-01-2005, 03:59 PM	#2
Mark Administrator 6737 Rep 4,201 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 Series M ... [8.34]	I vote for waiting for the lemans car.. In my book, when it comes to cars, you got to go for the one you really want, otherwise you may not be totally happy and will find yourself with buyers remorse. (this rule only works if you are a car freak __________________ BMW 1M. BMW M2. BMW M2.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-01-2005, 04:14 PM	#6
JonMad Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 235 Posts Drives: 320d SE;Mazda MX-5 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 1990 Mazda MX-5 [0.00] 2005 BMW 320d [0.00]	I'm being swayed. Will just have to stop plugging numbers into Excel!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-01-2005, 04:35 PM	#7
ska///235i ***** noob 1372 Rep 10,479 Posts Drives: 325xi>M235i>428GCx Mspor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (34) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	Can you afford the extra $50/month...if its just pocket change for you then get it. If is over the budget...then forget it __________________ 2006 325xi (Sold) 2014 M235I (Current) 2015 428xi Gran Coupe (STB)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-02-2005, 12:40 PM	#8
JonMad Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 235 Posts Drives: 320d SE;Mazda MX-5 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 1990 Mazda MX-5 [0.00] 2005 BMW 320d [0.00]	Worked out at $70/month difference. I've gone for the silver one. Should be arriving in three weeks or so And almost the same colour as my MX-5 (click), heh heh.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-02-2005, 03:57 PM	#9
BMW 2006 Private First Class 15 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 330I - '06 - 6 Spd Join Date: May 2005 Location: California - USA iTrader: (0)	Look at it this way..........say you have a 60 month ( 5yr) loan: $70. x12 month= $840 (for 1 yr) $840 x 5 yr loan= $4,200 IS THIS really worth the color now???
	Appreciate 0 Quote