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bazz26

Mark, did you spot this 640d:



http://www.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=1701356&r=s.php%3Fm%3D10%26o%3D88%26pp%3D50%26g%3D0

MarkN

bazz26 wrote: »

Mark, did you spot this 640d:



http://www.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=1701356&r=s.php%3Fm%3D10%26o%3D88%26pp%3D50%26g%3D0

Actually noticed that earlier this evening and they seem to give given it a proper wash and polish/wax and taken new pics. The Beshoff one is in better nick I'd hazard a guess on but hard to know.

Think they wanted 21,000 plus mine for that grey one back in Jan/Feb. Let's pretend he wanted 19 and mine for that one, that is one scenario where I could just top up my existing loan with BOI and start again. About 70 quid a week extra. Might have to go over for a gawk.

MarkN

James Bond Junior wrote: »

Apparently they had a boat load coming in this week but it has been pushed back due the ship being damaged en route. I wonder would this reflect in their sales figures? The chap I was talking to was due to take delivery of a 520d xdrive but has had to wait an extra week or so.

I know someone who was meant to be getting a 520d by latest, this weekend and now it's not due til late next week so something is up. Joe Duffy were telling people if the car wasn't in by March 31st, the 4k was gone. I wonder did they get the memo from BMW Ireland by now.

James Bond Junior

MarkN wrote: »

I know someone who was meant to be getting a 520d by latest, this weekend and now it's not due til late next week so something is up. Joe Duffy were telling people if the car wasn't in by March 31st, the 4k was gone. I wonder did they get the memo from BMW Ireland by now.

I heard it through the trade so it might be that they aren't telling Joe public for fear of upsetting customers.


That 6er linked is a fabulous colour. Id buy it on colour alone

carsfan2

Apparently the 4 k goes to 2 k after March 31st. I presume this is because Mercedes 10% is reduced to 6%.
If car is delayed be unforeseen circumstances then I assume they will honour the 4K.

Idbatterim

Yeah that 640d is stunning. With the likes of A7, the 640d , I know you aren't too keen on s class. But they are cars that are on another planet to 330e 530e or entry even diesel equivalent in my opinion

Idbatterim

This scaremongering is ridiculous. Buy now or you'll lose 1 or 2k! buy the car next year year and you'll save ten thousand! Just checking prices of 640d out in U.K. The below is nice ...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201702222580990?onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=New&model=6 SERIES GRAN COUPE&advertising-location=at_cars&postcode=e153ar&make=BMW&sort=price-asc&radius=1500&page=1

mickdw

Idbatterim wrote: »

This scaremongering is ridiculous. Buy now or you'll lose 1 or 2k! buy the car next year year and you'll save ten thousand!

Ya I wouldnt buy that crap re reductions. If they had to put the reductions on offer in January, well you can be sure they will need the same or better in april.
I was visiting dealers coming up to end of this quarter and you would swear that these deals were never to be repeated.
Looking at the new 'deal' for the 5 series, its practically identical if using bmw finance - 2k knocked off the contribution but interest rate dropped to reflect that.
Those 640d are fantastic to be fair.
Love the look of the mercedes CLS too but I have not driven one and it probably drives too soft.

Theboinkmaster

Idbatterim wrote: »

The below is nice ...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201702222580990?onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&model=6%20SERIES%20GRAN%20COUPE&advertising-location=at_cars&postcode=e153ar&make=BMW&sort=price-asc&radius=1500&page=1

I'd only buy an msport one with privacy glass, that looks dull enough in comparison.

MarkN

Theboinkmaster wrote: »

I'd only buy an msport one with privacy glass, that looks dull enough in comparison.

€19900 plus mine for the Stillorgan one.

James Bond Junior

MarkN wrote: »

€19900 plus mine for the Stillorgan one.

Is that a goer? Was looking at yours on DoneDeal, if I had the money at the moment I'd have taken it.

MarkN

James Bond Junior wrote: »

Is that a goer? Was looking at yours on DoneDeal, if I had the money at the moment I'd have taken it.

Waiting to hear about service history, there's only one stamp in the entire service book.

Theboinkmaster

MarkN wrote: »

€19900 plus mine for the Stillorgan one.

Gorgeous car - what's attracting you to that one rather than the one in Howth? The blue is very nice but I'd prefer the black personally.

MarkN

Theboinkmaster wrote: »

Gorgeous car - what's attracting you to that one rather than the one in Howth?

Price only. The cost of change is nearly 5k in the difference, or it was when the Howth ones were dearer. Although their one has 30kms more, the spec and condition of it is unreal.

Just got this from a BMW dealer too in a generic email.

"BMW Economics Campaign Extended to July 31st
The campaign previously ended March 31st offers up €6,000 off BMW Models registered before July 31st 2017."

blingrhino

Stillorgan advert says "full bmw history " !!

Fantastic looking machine but your own is also beautiful,but i can understand when you have the itch !

Theboinkmaster

MarkN wrote: »

Price only. The cost of change is nearly 5k in the difference, or it was when the Howth ones were dearer. Although their one has 30kms more, the spec and condition of it is unreal.

Just got this from a BMW dealer too in a generic email.

"BMW Economics Campaign Extended to July 31st
The campaign previously ended March 31st offers up €6,000 off BMW Models registered before July 31st 2017."

ok so price has come down so if you could link them the stillorgan one could you get it within €1-2k dearer? if that was the case id jump, the one in black is just awesome.

don't bother being enticed by bmw deals, people should only buy a new BMW if money is no object really. €37k for a 2012 640d is outstanding value for the car you're getting IMO and pisses all over a 172 5 or 4 series.

carsfan2

Mark
If they were the same money, 640D or 430D?

MarkN

No contest

carsfan2

Presume that means 6 series.

MarkN

carsfan2 wrote: »

Presume that means 6 series.

Yep, you'd have to.

mloc123

Theboinkmaster wrote: »

don't bother being enticed by bmw deals, people should only buy a new BMW if money is no object really. €37k for a 2012 640d is outstanding value for the car you're getting IMO and pisses all over a 172 5 or 4 series.

172 5 series would be much fresher IMO... new design, new interior. Comparing like with like that is... Not a 520 vs 640.

4 series I am not so sure... Interior is essentially a 3 series and is now a few years old design wise.

drunkmonkey

mloc123 wrote: »

172 5 series would be much fresher IMO... new design, new interior. Comparing like with like that is... Not a 520 vs 640.

4 series I am not so sure... Interior is essentially a 3 series and is now a few years old design wise.

I don't think the new 5 series is much of an upgrade, interior is pretty much the same and depending on your opinion of tablets sticking out of the dash it's actually worse. I'd take a 4yr old 640 over a 172 520d any day of the week.
The 4 series has it's place, that easy access boot is handy and its handling is the best in its bracket.
So 430 and 640 would be my picks over just another 5 series.

bazz26

MarkN wrote: »

Waiting to hear about service history, there's only one stamp in the entire service book.

I presume the blue one is a UK car, if so check with BMW UK around the service history, the likes of BMW and Audi moved to online service histories over the last number of years.

MarkN

On it already got the UK plate number today and having someone I know in BMW check it out. It should've had 5 years free servicing and only finished this month so hopefully it checks out.

bazz26

Might be a service log time stamp in the idrive too, my last two main dealer services have their time stamp logged in the idrive menu. I can check where exactly in the menu tomorrow if you'd like.

MarkN

bazz26 wrote: »

Might be a service log time stamp in the idrive too, my last two main dealer services have their time stamp logged in the idrive menu. I can check where exactly in the menu tomorrow if you'd like.

If you get a chance, great. If not I should have info on Monday.

I should've started it up and went through the idrive but it was in the showroom, didn't want to start making a fuss. I noticed on the part of the menu that worked with just the radio on that there was a search by pictures option so I don't know if you can scan in a copy of the service work? Would be great if all cars had that feature for future owners.

digiman

MarkN wrote: »

If you get a chance, great. If not I should have info on Monday.

I should've started it up and went through the idrive but it was in the showroom, didn't want to start making a fuss. I noticed on the part of the menu that worked with just the radio on that there was a search by pictures option so I don't know if you can scan in a copy of the service work? Would be great if all cars had that feature for future owners.

Would also go with a used 640d GC over a new 430d or 530d. Only thing putting me of it is that it feels like an older mans car than the 430d. Person I expect to see driving it is a rich man in his late 50s

MarkN

Most of them are too expensive. Prefer the coupe to look at too.

bazz26

MarkN wrote: »

If you get a chance, great. If not I should have info on Monday.

I should've started it up and went through the idrive but it was in the showroom, didn't want to start making a fuss. I noticed on the part of the menu that worked with just the radio on that there was a search by pictures option so I don't know if you can scan in a copy of the service work? Would be great if all cars had that feature for future owners.

I've attached a photo of mine. From the idrive main menu: Vehicle Information> Vehicle Status, scroll down the icons and select Service Requirements, then select service history.

It may depend on which version of idrive the car is running. My car is 2014 and is running NBT whereas the 2009 to 2012 MY cars were running the CIC version so it might not be available in that version or could well be hidden somewhere else in the idrive menu.

James Bond Junior

Is the pro nav worth the extra Bazz?

bazz26

Before having it I would have said no but now that I have it in this car, I'd miss it but if you like your technology or into your music then I can see why someone would spec it over the basic system. The widescreen is nice, the internal hard drive is handy if your old fashioned like me and store your music collection on disk rather than streaming from your phone. Built in WiFi is handy too for browsing the web. It was a pricey enough extra on the F10 but they then offered it as part of a M Sport Plus pack which also included the harmon kardon loudspeaker system, rear privacy glass and 19" alloy wheels. However some features are a bit dated alright, eg it comes with a DVD player that most people wouldn't use these days and the screen is not a touchscreen. Pro Nav is standard equipment on the new G30.

James Bond Junior

bazz26 wrote: »

Before having it I would have said no but now that I have it in this car, I'd miss it but if you like your technology or into your music then I can see why someone would spec it over the basic system. The widescreen is nice, the internal hard drive is handy if your old fashioned like me and store your music collection on disk rather than streaming from your phone. Built in WiFi is handy too for browsing the web. It was a pricey enough extra on the F10 but they then offered it as part of a M Sport Plus pack which also included the harmon kardon loudspeaker system, rear privacy glass and 19" alloy wheels. However some features are a bit dated alright, eg it comes with a DVD player that most people wouldn't use these days and the screen is not a touchscreen. Pro Nav is standard equipment on the new G30.

Fair enough, my other half had the standard system in her 15 BMW but my mam has a 14 of the same system but can't stream over Bluetooth or plug in via USB, she needs a BMW adapter. The sound system is very poor, can't get it properly loud without distorting. I'm half looking to upgrade my Volvo in the next 18 months and was wondering was a Harmon Kardon sound system worth holding out for. I'm into my music and sound systems so would be looking for something good. The Bose system in an old Audi I had wasn't the best over the standard system. We had 3 A3's at the time so it was easy to compare them and the difference was fairly negligible.

bazz26

You should be able to get the advanced bluetooth enabled via coding afaik or someone on here called BMWstuff specialises in upgrading the standard BMW systems to the pro systems. If your looking out for cars with the Harmon/Kardon system, then look for the built in silver speakers on the doors where the exterior mirrors are. I've no experience of the Audi Bose sound system but the sound from the Harmon/Kardon system is definitely better than the standard sound system in my previous F10.

James Bond Junior

bazz26 wrote: »

You should be able to get the advanced bluetooth enabled via coding afaik or someone on here called BMWstuff specialises in upgrading the standard BMW systems to the pro systems. If your looking out for cars with the Harmon/Kardon system, then look for the built in silver speakers on the doors where the exterior mirrors are. I've no experience of the Audi Bose sound system but the sound from the Harmon/Kardon system is definitely better than the standard sound system in my previous F10.

Bmstuff installed a dension kit for me into my e60 when I had it. He is expensive but knows his stuff.

MarkN

Can only presume the 640 in Stillorgan is gone, just searched 6 series there and it's not showing. Balls.

Thanks for that service history upload Bazz.

carsfan2

Plenty more out there.
Sell your own and pick one up in UK would seem to be cheapest way presuming 640D is your pick which it seems to be.

Theboinkmaster

MarkN wrote: »

Can only presume the 640 in Stillorgan is gone, just searched 6 series there and it's not showing. Balls.

Thanks for that service history upload Bazz.

Not surprised - any good beemer in great condition, well specced and keenly priced is going to go fast.

I spotted an x5 in Howth before Xmas I liked, but it was gone within the week.

You have to move fast if you find the right one.

cros13

James Bond Junior wrote: »

Is the pro nav worth the extra Bazz?

It's worth pointing out many of the options (like real time traffic, wifi or online entertainment) can be purchased in the connecteddrive store anytime in the car's life ONLY if you have Pro Nav (factory-fitted).

And you can trial services as well or pay monthly...

MarkN

Can't be too many of these around!!

F10 535i

http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/bmw/5-series/used-2014-141-983571983515-dublin-fpa-2876551828395430495

bazz26

Certainly not, probably the only one in the country I'd say. Bit of a sleeper too being in Luxury trim rather than M Sport. Has some nice extras like Pro Nav, Harman/Kardon loudspeaker system, lane departure, adaptive cruise control, etc. Tiny mileage.

You tempted Mark?

MarkN

Can you imagine trying to sell that on in a few years!

mickdw

MarkN wrote: »

Can you imagine trying to sell that on in a few years!

Can you imagine trying to sell it now!

Casati

Yeah sure the tax is 750!

What would that have cost new, 80 grand +?

James Bond Junior

MarkN wrote: »

Can you imagine trying to sell that on in a few years!

I'll buy it off you!

carsfan2

It's a beautiful car.
If it was about 31/32 grand would be a good buy for someone who didn't do huge mileage.

Looked at bmw figures up to March and they are only a little down on last year but was a huge jump in registrations in March. The new 5 arrived but I'm guessing a lot of pre regging going on this year and I reckon things are going to slow down even more now.

JoeA3

Personally I think they look wrong without the M-Sport spec. I'd imagine resale would be much better on an equivalent M Sport too.

MarkN

carsfan2 wrote: »

It's a beautiful car.
If it was about 31/32 grand would be a good buy for someone who didn't do huge mileage.

Looked at bmw figures up to March and they are only a little down on last year but was a huge jump in registrations in March. The new 5 arrived but I'm guessing a lot of pre regging going on this year and I reckon things are going to slow down even more now.

Just been on Piston/Autotrader, there's some lovely 640D examples in the UK. This would be the dearer end but it's stunning.

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/6-series/bmw-6-series-f1x-640d-m-sport

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James Bond Junior

MarkN wrote: »

Just been on Piston/Autotrader, there's some lovely 640D examples in the UK. This would be the dearer end but it's stunning.

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/6-series/bmw-6-series-f1x-640d-m-sport

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Those pictures weren't taken this week nor last either. Bit odd?

MarkN

James Bond Junior wrote: »

Those pictures weren't taken this week nor last either. Bit odd?

How'd you know? Works out that you can buy one in a BMW dealer in the U.K. and including VRT, have it home with a 2 year warranty for less than you can buy the ones in Beshoffs. Just need mine gone though. I might send a few mails tomorrow and see if dealers in the U.K. would take mine as a trade.

James Bond Junior

MarkN wrote: »

How'd you know? Works out that you can buy one in a BMW dealer in the U.K. and including VRT, have it home with a 2 year warranty for less than you can buy the ones in Beshoffs. Just need mine gone though. I might send a few mails tomorrow and see if dealers in the U.K. would take mine as a trade.

Look at the leaves on the trees. Those pictures were taken last summer at least.