12-02-2015, 02:10 PM | #1 |
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Hello Friends, Need some advice
Hi Friends,
Just completed my driving test and here i am, all set and looking for my first BMW. I was hoping to get an approved 116i or 118d, preferably SE model because of the extra add on's that you get with these. The budget i initially set was £12k. I am prepared to spend £13k now. If i have to come down to my 3 must have requirements, it'll be :- - <4 yrs old (F20) and <50k miles - Navigation - Economy (so not looking for sports trim) I had a test drive for 118D SE and it was very impressive. (I reckon i would have said the same thing for any 2lt Engine as i used a Ford Fiesta during my learning period ) Recently i came across a 120D priced at £14.5k. The car has some impressive features that includes :- Automatic air conditioning Cruise control with brake function Servotronic steering Electric glass sunroof BMW Professional navigation system Harman Kardon hi-fi. Extended storage. Run flat tyres. BMW Assist. Extended interior light package. Front and rear park distance control (PDC). Full black panel display. Enhanced Bluetooth functionality including BMW Assist Que -1. Though this model is higher than my allocated budget, Is it worth spending additional £1.5k? (My budget is £13k tops) Que -2. Can i try to negotiate price with the dealer? Is it normal? If dealer does negotiate, how much reduction can i expect? If he doesnt, can i ask for any add on's? Que -3. Is it safe to assume 120d is an upgrade over 118d? I have noticed that the fuel economy is almost same in those 2 vehicles. Is that true though? Que -4. If i have to sell the vehicle in say 2-3 years time, what sort of depreciation is expected (in %) under normal running condition? & does having some decent config helps in re-selling? Que -5. Can i have blind faith in the car given i am buying from BMW? Apologies if this has been asked somewhere else! Any help will be hugely appreciated |
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A short answer from the information you've shared is "no". Don't do that because: 1. It's a used car. You should be ready for maintenance expenses; 2. As a beginner driver you are unlikely ready to drive it to the limit safely. You should be more concerned about not smashing it at once. While a less powerful thing accelerates you have valuable time to consider if you really need to do that. Quote:
F20 120d bought M135i UK deals... Sales advice for a BMW virgin how do you get a discount off list price on a BMW 1 in the UK Advice on getting a good deal IN PROCESS OF BUYING F20 1series Notice JonF1982 in particular: vast, convincing advices, for what it's worth. In a person's profile you can find all the messages, if interested. Quote:
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1. The more depreciated it is the less depreciation remains; 2. Yes it does but hardly price-wise: they do want your options but mostly for free (Aren't you buying? Look at yourself. ). Of course not. Just as with all other things. |
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