[TMP]

Originally Posted by Respm

Thanks TMP. This could prove to be a slippery slope, but would you say the same applies to Xenon lights? Are there any other "must haves" in your opinion?

Well, my current e90 didn't have them (only major missing option, lol!) and its been ok without them (headlamp washers were also standard on the e90 330d, not so with the F30). But I have added them to my F30, so for me they are now in the must have section

You need to be really careful with that option list, as you get next to nothing back for most things.....

Originally Posted by derekh929

No private sale needed put car out at trade price if in very good spec and condition get best price trade and get dealer to match add £250 on for good measure done it three times know and always been miles better the part ex

What do you mean put out at trade-price mate e.g. where?

My car is up for Sale, so need a plan B if in 8 weeks it hasn't sold

[dopper99]

Originally Posted by derekh929

No private sale needed put car out at trade price if in very good spec and condition get best price trade and get dealer to match add £250 on for good measure done it three times know and always been miles better the part ex

Not sure what you mean "put car out at trade price"?
Do you mean go around lots of car garages asking for a cash price only on your car?

Edit: Oops, ditto, above!

[rich100]

I've always questioned the logic of buying new mainly because of the steep depreciation particularly in year 1. I,m currently thinking about changing to a 3 series but am uncertain as to whether to wait and try and pick up a 6 month old one, or go for a new one and try to negotiate a discount.

Must admith the discounts talked about here do seem attractive, Any thoughts?

[dopper99]

If you find anywhere that gives a good discount on a 330d let me know . I think better discounts are to be had on the likes of the 320d.