[Billyray911]

Am currently searching for a 335d touring and one may be available soon.Have no pictures yet,but the spec is,as follows.What are your thoughts re the price and will buying a high-ish mileage mean "issues" and high service costs are just around the corner.I drive about 9k per year...
Vehicle Details:
-2006/56 335d M Sport touring in Le Mans Blue Metallic
-Black Dakota Leather
-Mileage:56,000
-£22,850
Options Fitted to this vehicle:
SA3 Pricing Rule for 620 Voice Control
Elec Fold Exterior Mirrors
Panoramic glass sunroof
Seat heating. front
Park Distance Control (PDC). front and rear
Xenon headlights
Navigation-system Professional
BMW Assist
Bluetooth phone prep + telematics
DAB digital radio

I know that this is all subjective in respect of desire vs. what I would be willing to pay etc,but i could do with some advice.As usual,thanks

[CHG]

Wouldn't a 335i be better for that mileage?

[misterS3]

What about my car in Classifieds

[ibanezking]

sounds expensive ish

mine is a coupe but is a June 2007 model - had 57k when bought(in Feb 2010) and was £19.950 at 2 years 8 months old
similar spec but no nav - but i don't use it so no problem...........

[briers]

Seems overpriced

330i on that mileage :-)

Beautiful engine

[MPTREE]

Nice options, sunroof, xenons, etc, dont be put off by the milegae, mines on 53K & still feels tight,as new, best colour combo too ( same as mine !), altough I had some comments from forum members on mine a few weeks ago as a couple of grand too dear at £22K...commonsense prevailed & I kept it, just upgraded to 19" 225 wheels, looks fab!! - but its all relevant, there are plenty of coupes etc...but if its a 335d tourer you're after you've got to stump up the cash, so IMO your motor looks a fair price......

[Em135eye]

Billy ray - sounds steep to me.

For comparison mine was £21,250 from Sytners (delivered) with 16,500 miles on it. It's lower spec - SE but has a few similar options - the sunroof, terra leather and some other bits and bobs. No i-drive/nav though (another person that doesn't need it). It was 2.5 years old (56 reg, late November build) but came with a Used Approved Warranty, was Supagarded and delivered from Leicester to Cornwall. They also gave me a great price on my Astra Estate.

So probably a few grand less in options but then it was less than a third of the mileage.

However 335d Tourings are hard to get hold of at the moment -I'd look at nearer £20k.

[matt@stratford]

Diesels tourings are holding the price well at thge moment. Is it a dealer car? Sytner in Leicester offered me one like that spec but the mileage put me off as i do 25k a year

[Billyray911]

Sorry for the delay,just been to see the A team!...
Anyway,will be from a main dealer and does have all of the bits i'm after.However,I have e-mailed them back to say that extras aside,i think that it is overpriced for the mileage.
Not really after a 335i,cant put my finger on it,but just like the frugality and torque of the diesel,so I havent thought about anything but the diesel.I like to do the occasional long runs up to Scotland and after trekking around the west coast in my scooby,I needed a second mortgage for the fuel costs!.
Glad that there shouldnt be any issues with a mid mileage car,but I guess i'll have to try and knock them down as and when it arrives,or wait for something else(has to be a touring)-I wont hold my breath though!

Oh and I only want Le mans blue or space grey...

[davyk31]

The car is maybe a bit overpriced but shortage of supply is a big issue. Also it depends on your approach, if say this is your ideal car and the condition is good is it worth say £1000 more to you than the next one that comes along in say 3 months with less extras and perhaps some issues with condition. I generally find I can in my mind justify a bit more cash for something that is more perfect for me, I know financially it doesn't make sense but if you get what you want in the right condition which is nearly the most important aspect for me then heart rules head sometimes so long as it isn't mega overpriced. If it is mega overpriced they will know so and will be finding it hard to sell so make them what you feel is a reasonable offer and see what happens.

[Billyray911]

You are right and this does have the exact spec that I'm after,but I'm not prepared to pay their askng price...
Will see what happens when it becomes available.it's a waiting game and I'm in no rush whatsoever.

[philreid]

Definitely seems overpriced, even though it is a good spec

[dxb335d]

Don't ge a 330i just because
of low mileage. get the car you want. The 335d has so much guts it's great.

[Oli]

Originally Posted by dxb335d

Don't ge a 330i just because
of low mileage. get the car you want.

Well said, agreed

[Billyray911]

Well...Ive bought this car.Got it for £21,850,which I think is reasonable-all things considered...
Cant wait to get it,but have got to wait for it to be prepped.Thanks for all of the advice-just expect some more bone questions in the months to come!
Also,a big thanks to Anneka for overseeing and smoothing out a few issues-appreciated.
Right,just need a dog guard and cover for the rear...

[F31-340i]

Nice work. They are rare, especially with so many toys. You could wait a looooong time for another one with Nav, BT, DAB, Xenon, Bum heaters and Pano Roof - all too often one or more is missing.

Good thing I've found about getting a loaded one is that it helps prevent looking at others and thinking "I wish mine had that..." - this helps you keep it longer - i.e. for several years - where depreciation becomes less of an issue.

My previous 330d Touring had hardly any toys and I was was forever thinking - "I'd like to get one with X & Y"!

Mind, having said that I wish mine had USB for iphone.....

Mine nearly has 70k on the clock now and still feels pretty fresh & new - toys over mileage for me everytime.

[Billyray911]

Originally Posted by ///ajd

Nice work. They are rare, especially with so many toys. You could wait a looooong time for another one with Nav, BT, DAB, Xenon, Bum heaters and Pano Roof - all too often one or more is missing.

Good thing I've found about getting a loaded one is that it helps prevent looking at others and thinking "I wish mine had that..." - this helps you keep it longer - i.e. for several years - where depreciation becomes less of an issue.

My previous 330d Touring had hardly any toys and I was was forever thinking - "I'd like to get one with X & Y"!

Mind, having said that I wish mine had USB for iphone.....

I weighed up all of the pros and cons and thought if I dont have this one,I'll both regret it,lose out and probably not find another one of the same spec...