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safe d · 11-28-2013, 02:27 PM

Hi Guys, soon to move from E46 to E90/2. Would like a 6 cyl MSport if poss.
I am in Northampton and prefer to buy from an approved dealer. Looking at 10-12k is this realistic?

Where would you recommend I go to find a decent pool of cars?

I have seen the posts for Big Motor World, so would avoid them.

Keen to hear your views.

Also, anyone know that if I do find a car that is not an M-sport, if I put a body kit on it, will I invalidate any warranty from the approved dealer.

Sparky68 · 11-28-2013, 02:34 PM

Should be able to pick a 09 plate for that sort of money, probably a 320 or maybe a 325.

As for warranty, no idea, I dont have one.

Sparky68 · 11-28-2013, 02:52 PM

dont forget, you can get a BMW warranty even if you buy it from a non BMW dealer [iirc]

A quick search of Autotrader found this

http://www2.autotrader.co.uk/classif.../bmw?logcode=p

djgandy · 11-29-2013, 02:55 AM

I think OP wanted 6 cyl. You will be able to get a 6 cyl for that easily. Now you just need to nail down engine preference, spec, nav, interior/exterior colour, coupe or saloon. You could probably even get BMW approved used within that budget as it is December and they will be desperate at the moment.

safe d · 11-29-2013, 04:52 PM

I have been checking BMWs approved website and there are a few good ones. Just concerned they all seem to be 325 petrols. Any issue with this model? Really want an M sport if poss

blues n twos · 11-30-2013, 02:44 AM

The 325i and 330i are good reliable engines. Avoid the 2.0ltr if you can

If you can, get the 330i as the fuel consumption is virtually the same but you will get paddle shift on the autos and about 280bhp.

Happy shopping

Jon

safe d · 11-30-2013, 02:20 PM

Great to know. I had no idea why I had not seen this function on the lower engined car. I would hope not to need to modify the car for a couple of years, but looks like the wheels will need changing and OBD port will need shifting.

I will bear that in mind when negotiating price

Thanks for all your help. I hope to let you know how I get on, by month end.

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safe d Private First Class 10 Rep 102 Posts Drives: BMW E92 325 i M Sport Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Mid UK iTrader: (0)	Soon to be newbie Hi Guys, soon to move from E46 to E90/2. Would like a 6 cyl MSport if poss. I am in Northampton and prefer to buy from an approved dealer. Looking at 10-12k is this realistic? Where would you recommend I go to find a decent pool of cars? I have seen the posts for Big Motor World, so would avoid them. Keen to hear your views. Also, anyone know that if I do find a car that is not an M-sport, if I put a body kit on it, will I invalidate any warranty from the approved dealer.
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Sparky68 Brigadier General 684 Rep 4,261 Posts Drives: 2016 M2 Alpine White Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cambs UK iTrader: (11) Garage List 2016 BMW M2 [0.50] 2017 BMW F30 330D [0.00] 2014 M135 [0.00] 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Should be able to pick a 09 plate for that sort of money, probably a 320 or maybe a 325. As for warranty, no idea, I dont have one. __________________ OG M2 7sp DCT Masata FMIC - Masata Boost Pipe - Cobra Catless DP - Powervalve Exhaust - Devilsown Methanol Injection BM3 Stage 2
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Sparky68 Brigadier General 684 Rep 4,261 Posts Drives: 2016 M2 Alpine White Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cambs UK iTrader: (11) Garage List 2016 BMW M2 [0.50] 2017 BMW F30 330D [0.00] 2014 M135 [0.00] 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	dont forget, you can get a BMW warranty even if you buy it from a non BMW dealer [iirc] A quick search of Autotrader found this http://www2.autotrader.co.uk/classif.../bmw?logcode=p __________________ OG M2 7sp DCT Masata FMIC - Masata Boost Pipe - Cobra Catless DP - Powervalve Exhaust - Devilsown Methanol Injection BM3 Stage 2
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djgandy Colonel 146 Rep 2,337 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 M3 [0.00]	I think OP wanted 6 cyl. You will be able to get a 6 cyl for that easily. Now you just need to nail down engine preference, spec, nav, interior/exterior colour, coupe or saloon. You could probably even get BMW approved used within that budget as it is December and they will be desperate at the moment.
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safe d Private First Class 10 Rep 102 Posts Drives: BMW E92 325 i M Sport Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Mid UK iTrader: (0)	I have been checking BMWs approved website and there are a few good ones. Just concerned they all seem to be 325 petrols. Any issue with this model? Really want an M sport if poss
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blues n twos Lieutenant 35 Rep 497 Posts Drives: BMW M4 DCT coupe Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Beaconsfield, Bucks iTrader: (1)	The 325i and 330i are good reliable engines. Avoid the 2.0ltr if you can If you can, get the 330i as the fuel consumption is virtually the same but you will get paddle shift on the autos and about 280bhp. Happy shopping Jon __________________ 2015 M4 DCT Mineral White + carbon pack
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safe d Private First Class 10 Rep 102 Posts Drives: BMW E92 325 i M Sport Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Mid UK iTrader: (0)	Great to know. I had no idea why I had not seen this function on the lower engined car. I would hope not to need to modify the car for a couple of years, but looks like the wheels will need changing and OBD port will need shifting. I will bear that in mind when negotiating price Thanks for all your help. I hope to let you know how I get on, by month end.
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