2nd hand buying advice

Ricflairandy · 08-21-2019, 04:21 AM

Hi guys,

Looking to buy a gran coupe , preferably the 420d (although i wouldnt mind the 430d). Currently drive a 320d 58 plate, thats up for sale. Been a great car just fancy a change.

My budget is as close to 11k as i can get, and ive seen some really good ones for sale with FSH on just under or over 100k.

Looking around second hand, the biggest issue seems to be finding a car that has all of the extras you want, hence my spending alot of time looking at the retrofit threads on here.

I really want front and rear parking sensors, would love auto parking and a camera but they seem really rare.

Really want the m sport pack, but could sacrafice that if needed.

And ive never driven an automatic, but see alot of auto with paddle shifting.

Any advice?

IK6SPEED · 08-21-2019, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Ricflairandy

Hi guys,

Looking to buy a gran coupe , preferably the 420d (although i wouldnt mind the 430d). Currently drive a 320d 58 plate, thats up for sale. Been a great car just fancy a change.

My budget is as close to 11k as i can get, and ive seen some really good ones for sale with FSH on just under or over 100k.

Looking around second hand, the biggest issue seems to be finding a car that has all of the extras you want, hence my spending alot of time looking at the retrofit threads on here.

I really want front and rear parking sensors, would love auto parking and a camera but they seem really rare.

Really want the m sport pack, but could sacrafice that if needed.

And ive never driven an automatic, but see alot of auto with paddle shifting.

Any advice?

Post in UK Regional Forum Which is very active.

HighlandPete · 08-21-2019, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

Post in UK Regional Forum Which is very active.

Agree, plenty of UK users with experience in this particular model market.

Wgosma · 08-21-2019, 12:51 PM

I've been buying (and selling) used Bimmers for myself for the past 15 years; I think when it comes to buying used the largest factor that pays dividends is PATIENCE - I've searched for 6+ months or longer at times awaiting to find the suitable car, and even then one does not always get EVERY option/package they desire.

Good luck/Bill

08-21-2019, 04:21 AM	#1
Ricflairandy New Member 1 Rep 9 Posts Drives: BMW x1 (e48), bmw 320d (e90) Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: North Wales iTrader: (0)	2nd hand buying advice Hi guys, Looking to buy a gran coupe , preferably the 420d (although i wouldnt mind the 430d). Currently drive a 320d 58 plate, thats up for sale. Been a great car just fancy a change. My budget is as close to 11k as i can get, and ive seen some really good ones for sale with FSH on just under or over 100k. Looking around second hand, the biggest issue seems to be finding a car that has all of the extras you want, hence my spending alot of time looking at the retrofit threads on here. I really want front and rear parking sensors, would love auto parking and a camera but they seem really rare. Really want the m sport pack, but could sacrafice that if needed. And ive never driven an automatic, but see alot of auto with paddle shifting. Any advice?
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Wgosma Lieutenant Colonel 806 Rep 1,903 Posts Drives: 2012 F25 X3 28i (N52) Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Northern Nevada iTrader: (0)	I've been buying (and selling) used Bimmers for myself for the past 15 years; I think when it comes to buying used the largest factor that pays dividends is PATIENCE - I've searched for 6+ months or longer at times awaiting to find the suitable car, and even then one does not always get EVERY option/package they desire. Good luck/Bill
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