[335d Touring Xdrive]

Originally Posted by SkyJawa

Skoda quality has MASSIVELY improved since 2014, our Octavia feels as well built as the Tiguan we also tested.

That is good to know. I agree, their cars have improved over the last few years, but i haven't driven any of them.

[335d Touring Xdrive]

Originally Posted by D6GMB

TRL Has just put some new deals on babybmwnet on brand new in stock cars.

Do you have a link please?

Edit, Found it.

https://www.babybmw.net/forum/viewto...?f=80&t=117171

[Worzey]

I had a 24 hour test drive of the DS7 Crossback before deciding on the X3 M40i. The DS7 was jam packed with mostly pointless tech that I couldn't see myself using. Night-vision was dangerous as you had to take your eyes of the road, the massage seats became painful after a short-while. The lights were cool but the novelty would wear off quickly.

The handling was awful. The car rocked and rolled, side to side but worse still, front-to-back like a see-saw. On a short trip 2 passengers and myself left the car feeling seasick. Seriously.

So far the M40i is living up to expectations.

[335d Touring Xdrive]

Originally Posted by Worzey

I had a 24 hour test drive of the DS7 Crossback before deciding on the X3 M40i. The DS7 was jam packed with mostly pointless tech that I couldn't see myself using. Night-vision was dangerous as you had to take your eyes of the road, the massage seats became painful after a short-while. The lights were cool but the novelty would wear off quickly.

The handling was awful. The car rocked and rolled, side to side but worse still, front-to-back like a see-saw. On a short trip 2 passengers and myself left the car feeling seasick. Seriously.

So far the M40i is living up to expectations.

It sounds like you were actully on a boat Worzey.

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by teaston

I still can’t get the M40d or M40i! It’s really messed up!

The UK configuration seems to have been offline for quite a few days. I could not access almost anything.

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by isleaiw1

The theory is you can get new car finance on a pre reg / almost new car... think there is a rule on age but worth asking...

6 months. Had this in 2 cars, Pre Reg price should be good for New car APR

Win!

Just be aware you are due the 1st year road tax on a pre reg but the saving should be so much you won't care.

[teaston]

Originally Posted by JustChris

The UK configuration seems to have been offline for quite a few days. I could not access almost anything.

I know how to do it now, you need to select the normal X3, not xline or m sport, then in the engine selction you can choose M40d/i.

[meds1976]

Or try this link...

https://configure.bmw.co.uk/en_GB/configid/u1b4f8q2/G01

[Steve_M_Sport]

Interesting to see the finance contribution on the 40d is now £2500 and with dealer contribution a £10k discount is realistic.

My local dealer has invited me to their Golden ticket event this weekend but they are only talking about £4K dealer contribution in addition to £2.5k - think I will cancel.

[teaston]

Originally Posted by Steve_M_Sport

Interesting to see the finance contribution on the 40d is now £2500 and with dealer contribution a £10k discount is realistic.

My local dealer has invited me to their Golden ticket event this weekend but they are only talking about £4K dealer contribution in addition to £2.5k - think I will cancel.

I think you might find that GFV has gone down though, so deals won’t be any cheaper than last quarter.

[330XDave]

Originally Posted by Steve_M_Sport

Interesting to see the finance contribution on the 40d is now £2500 and with dealer contribution a £10k discount is realistic.

My local dealer has invited me to their Golden ticket event this weekend but they are only talking about £4K dealer contribution in addition to £2.5k - think I will cancel.

Yeah because if you're anything like me you'll come back home with a car that you may regret buying!

[335d Touring Xdrive]

Originally Posted by Steve_M_Sport

Interesting to see the finance contribution on the 40d is now £2500 and with dealer contribution a £10k discount is realistic.

My local dealer has invited me to their Golden ticket event this weekend but they are only talking about £4K dealer contribution in addition to £2.5k - think I will cancel.

Is that £2500 contribution with all dealers or just selected dealers Steve?

[Steve_M_Sport]

Originally Posted by 335d Touring Xdrive

Is that £2500 contribution with all dealers or just selected dealers Steve?

I assume it is all main dealers but it is model dependent according to the TRL bimmerdeals post linked to above.

[335d Touring Xdrive]

Originally Posted by Steve_M_Sport

Interesting to see the finance contribution on the 40d is now £2500 and with dealer contribution.

I think this only applies to stock cars already built that BMW are trying to shift before the new 19 plates are registered. Probably trying to meet or beat previous targets.

[JustChris]

For almost every BMW model line for me (looking via MS EDGE browser or switching back to Explorer) the configurator fails and has done for over a week. Bizarre!

I can see limited things on the mobile but this pretty odd.

[MashinBenzin]

Originally Posted by JustChris

For almost every BMW model line for me (looking via MS EDGE browser or switching back to Explorer) the configurator fails and has done for over a week. Bizarre!

I can see limited things on the mobile but this pretty odd.

Bizarrely, there is still no configurator at all for the X5. Yet, they have managed to get a limited configurator up for the X7 which was announced much later.

[Steve_M_Sport]

Originally Posted by 330XDave

Yeah because if you're anything like me you'll come back home with a car that you may regret buying!

Just cancelled as no doubt full on pressure until I pay a deposit and sign on the dotted line

There are bound to be good deals in February too