[xenon]

The 19" wheels are prone to breaking and have a bad ride on the e92 - I have 19" wheels but wish I had specified 18".

17" wheels look tiny and don't fill the arches enough. 18" is the best compromise.

[Em135eye]

Actually I think M Sport does look better on saloons (Jinxy - that looks great) , SE looks better on E92s and I prefer SE for Tourings but it's close.

Are wheel looks really so vital over comfort and ride quality?

If I bought a car purely on looks, it would be an Alfa 8C, an Aston Martin or a 911 or maybe an RS4. People have got too hung up on massive wheels at the expense of ride and cost. I remember Gordon Murray writing about the prevalance of oversized wheels and how it's to "fit" in with fashion and design whims.

Many of you moan about how RFTs are so dire -maybe it's more because you specced giant wheels with rubber band tyres? I do get sick of the oversized wheel gang going on and on and on.

[moreno5]

Originally Posted by ed335d

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Thanks mate, here is the car and here is the spec....

56 BMW 3 Series3 335d SE Coupe 2d Auto SAT NAV 2 Doors
• Coupe
• Automatic
• Diesel
• 2993cc
• Montego Blue Metallic Exterior
• Full Black Dakota Leather Interior
• 48179 Miles

This vehicle has optional extras fitted from new including : Montego Blue Paint , Full Black Dakota Leather , Prof Sat Nav , BMW Connected Drive Assist , Voice Control , Bluetooth Prep and Telematics , 19" Alloys , Folding Mirrors , Brushed Aluminium Trim , Front Arm Rest with Slide Adjustment , Extended Storage , Front Heated Seats , DAB Radio ... Remaining Spec Includes:Sport Seats, Xenons, I- Drive Control, Electric Seats With Memory, Single CD, Air Con, Climate Control, Rear Air Con, Multi Functional Steering, Aux Input, Electric Folding Exterior Mirrors, Rear Park Assist, Push Button Start, Paddle Shift Gear Mounted On Steering Wheel,Refridgeration Unit In Glove Box, This Vehicle has 1 former keeper

WHat you guys think?

[xenon]

Lovely. Looks to have the old i-Drive software so try and get it updated prior to purchase.

[Em135eye]

That's very nice indeed. I'd grab it now if the price is sensible. Highish miles but great colour and pretty good spec.

[moreno5]

yeh its £22,500, its not a BMW dealer so not sure I would be able to get the idrive software upgraded. How could I do that later?

[pjs]

Moreno - thats looks spot on.

[xenon]

You might have to pay but you might get it goodwill. During warranty you can complain that the CD continues to play after you've shut the car down and a number of other problems that were fixed by a software update.

Outside of warranty, you may have to beg....

[Em135eye]

Quite a strong price for the mileage. I'd knock at least £1500 if not £2500 off that.

Any warranty left on it (presume there's a bit left)? You can always take it to a dealer and get everything sorted and checked out. They will charge for the i-drive AFAIK.

[dxb335d]

Originally Posted by SiKkBaSs

Also the SE comes with chrome line whereas M-Sport comes with shadowline on and around windows.

Shadowline can be selected from options list for SE like mine. I'd suggest if the op does want am SE that if he does not like the chrome actively search a SE with shadowline

[xenon]

If there is warranty left they will update the i-Drive FOC if you complain about one of the issues for which an update PUMA was issued.

[Em135eye]

Xenon - care to translate that into English?!! PUMA?!!

[dxb335d]

How you don't like the 230s is beyond me.

[ed335d]

Originally Posted by 335diesel

Quite a strong price for the mileage. I'd knock at least £1500 if not £2500 off that.

Any warranty left on it (presume there's a bit left)? You can always take it to a dealer and get everything sorted and checked out. They will charge for the i-drive AFAIK.

Unlikely to have much warranty left if it's a 2006 56 plate.

Looking into the possibility of selling mine, although it will be a bit more than £22.5k!

[xenon]

Originally Posted by 335diesel

Xenon - care to translate that into English?!! PUMA?!!

It's an authority to do warranty work or something like that. I cannot remember what it stands for but I'm sure someone will advise. Put it this way, there are a number of officially recognised i-Drive issues that will be attended to FOC within warranty by upgrading the software.

[Em135eye]

Ed - I've got a month of manufacturers, 10 months BMW Used Approved warranty left. I'd want at least that I reckon.

Carlos- I like 230s - I thought you had/have them?

Xenon - thanks!! i-drive literally killed my inlaws 535d. It went haywire (at 2 months old), lights couldn't be turned off, all sorts went weird, BMW couldn't sort it so they sent it back and got an X5. Put me off i-drive but I'm sure it's now much better. This was about three years ago.

[moreno5]

To be honest I am looking at that spec but wanted a 2007. Something with a bit of warranty and less miles. This one has been there for over a month, so if I find nothing and it is still there, who knows I could know a couple of grand off!

[xenon]

PUMA is Problems and AfterSales Management (from German)

[dxb335d]

Originally Posted by 335diesel

Ed - I've got a month of manufacturers, 10 months BMW Used Approved warranty left. I'd want at least that I reckon.

Carlos- I like 230s - I thought you had/have them?

Xenon - thanks!! i-drive literally killed my inlaws 535d. It went haywire (at 2 months old), lights couldn't be turned off, all sorts went weird, BMW couldn't sort it so they sent it back and got an X5. Put me off i-drive but I'm sure it's now much better. This was about three years ago.

Matt, I do have them.. Moreno said he is not keen on them..

[Em135eye]

Carlos - I'm going mad. I really like the non M sport 18 and 19" alloys - yours and the 162s look the mutts nuts.

[dxb335d]

Originally Posted by 335diesel

Carlos - I'm going mad. I really like the non M sport 18 and 19" alloys - yours and the 162s look the mutts nuts.

Yeah, I do like mine, especially at night. The gaping gaps catch the light so well and the spokes look like axes and they loook supersize, like 20" or something.


The 162 are gorgeous, for E90 and E91 and not sure they would look good on coupe though. Nicest wheel for the E90 and E91 though i think.

Saw an E91 on them earlier in silver.

[moreno5]

Originally Posted by dxb335d

Yeah, I do like mine, especially at night. The gaping gaps catch the light so well and the spokes look like axes and they loook supersize, like 20" or something.


The 162 are gorgeous, for E90 and E91 and not sure they would look good on coupe though. Nicest wheel for the E90 and E91 though i think.

Saw an E91 on them earlier in silver.

I am warming to the idea guys....just not seen many of them. But am liking your description