BMW and M Power Owners

OllyM · 30 Nov 2017 at 16:17

Maybe he found out that his neighbor was about to take delivery of an E250d and he couldn't face being upstaged so cancelled the order?

Scrutinize · 30 Nov 2017 at 17:27

Currently getting offered a 330d or 335d Shadow Editions with ~28% off list and at 1.9% APR for the PCP. Has anyone been offered anything better recently?

I'm now really pressed to change my current car due to the PCP timings & milage before the end of December and the above feel the best compromise on performance/economy (up to 20kpa).

I can't get to a pm figure I am happy with on the 5 series without a sizable deposit which doesn't suit due to car allowance offsets. Although my preference is a Mercedes E Class they just don't offer the comparable performance outside the petrols.

[TW]Fox · 30 Nov 2017 at 17:55

The 3 series is a generation behind the 5 Series now and is due for replacement in about a year, which is probably why it's now much more affordable than the 5 Series. There is nothing wrong with it (though the shadow editions seem dreadfully naff) but be aware that the 5 series is now a considerably more modern car.

I'd rather have a used F10 5 series than a new F30 3 Series, imho. It's a better car and the tech is equivalent.

chanjy · 30 Nov 2017 at 18:49

It is a decent discount though if you have to buy new.

Had a 320xd Business Nav courtesy car today. Pretty nasty

Amraam · 30 Nov 2017 at 18:52

[TW]Fox said:
The 3 series is a generation behind the 5 Series now and is due for replacement in about a year, which is probably why it's now much more affordable than the 5 Series. There is nothing wrong with it (though the shadow editions seem dreadfully naff) but be aware that the 5 series is now a considerably more modern car.

I'd rather have a used F10 5 series than a new F30 3 Series, imho. It's a better car and the tech is equivalent.

Agreed. I was going to get a 330e for about £360 a month, but when I saw I could get a 530e for about £20 a month more, it was a no brainer.

chanjy · 30 Nov 2017 at 18:53

Amraam said:
Agreed. I was going to get a 330e for about £360 a month, but when I saw I could get a 530e for about £20 a month more, it was a no brainer.

I suspect as a retail customer who can only get a PCP it's a lot more thn £20/pm more!

Amraam · 30 Nov 2017 at 20:57

chanjy said:
I suspect as a retail customer who can only get a PCP it's a lot more thn £20/pm more!

Sadly, very much so. The 530e was on special offer via the NHS fleet scheme through work.

Scrutinize · 30 Nov 2017 at 22:47

[TW]Fox said:
The 3 series is a generation behind the 5 Series now and is due for replacement in about a year, which is probably why it's now much more affordable than the 5 Series. There is nothing wrong with it (though the shadow editions seem dreadfully naff) but be aware that the 5 series is now a considerably more modern car.

I'd rather have a used F10 5 series than a new F30 3 Series, imho. It's a better car and the tech is equivalent.

The stock 335d i'm being offered is mineral grey with Red Dakota leather. Not sure if that is a total win or a gash. I think the latter.

As for age and replacement cycle with BMW, it always seems like your only ever months away from an LCI or a new version. Feels like yesterday the F30 was launched to me. I can happily compromise as only plan to keep 2 years plus it's such a big saving. On my potential mileage a lease doesn't seem to work on this car. Regardless, it's not exactly a bad place to be and it's the benefit of the impending replacement that is driving the strong offers.

Leasing is considerably more favourable on a BMW 530d though compared to PCP. I use my car allowance so prefer to keep deposit and my actual cash investment to a minimum. However, I prefer the E Class to the 5 and the 350d is not a good value option whereas, were I contemplating the E220d against the 520d the Merc is a better buy/lease.

mjt · 30 Nov 2017 at 22:55

Scrutinize said:
The stock 335d i'm being offered is mineral grey with Red Dakota leather. Not sure if that is a total win or a gash. I think the latter.

Lies. Red leather = winning.

Dis86 · 30 Nov 2017 at 23:51

Mineral grey and red looks awesome!

chanjy · 1 Dec 2017 at 07:30

It's a PCP so you don't have to worry about selling it on

Personally I wouldn't touch that combo with a bargepole, but there's people out there buying things I regard as horrific so taste is very very subjective

cadmunkey · 1 Dec 2017 at 14:31

BMW 'red' leather really is awful. More like a shade of manky orange... Seems to get specced loads though.

Imy · 1 Dec 2017 at 15:40

Anyone know who the OE supplier is for front brake discs and pads on a 2006 BMW E63 630i?

Also, any other brand recommendations?

ECP currently coming up as around half the price of what the dealer quoted me for what sound like decent brands (ATE, Brembo).

MoRT489 · 1 Dec 2017 at 23:09

Mineral grey with red leather is the perfect combo, go for it.

Dis86 · 1 Dec 2017 at 23:23

Imy said:
Anyone know who the OE supplier is for front brake discs and pads on a 2006 BMW E63 630i?

Also, any other brand recommendations?

ECP currently coming up as around half the price of what the dealer quoted me for what sound like decent brands (ATE, Brembo).

Generally ATE or Pagid.

DustyMiller · 2 Dec 2017 at 11:23

Thought I'd pop back in here, as I've just order the replacement to my F30, 325d.

Found I didn't need the space anymore, so asked the nice salesman to order me an M140i SE Auto instead. Mineral Grey with White leather plus some other bits and pieces.

http://mybmw.co.uk/o1e5r5d2

Did I do right ??

Gaygle · 2 Dec 2017 at 11:32

Dis86 said:
Generally ATE or Pagid.

ATE, Textar, Fritz Winter or Jurid. Never known BMW to use Pagid branded items, even if they are a TMD friction company.

I'd recommend using ATE or Brembo discs. I have used both and hammered both on several cars and they have never given any sort of judder or other issues. I have used Pagid discs/pads before on two different cars and both have given judder after a couple of months - therefore I would recommend avoiding them.

chanjy · 2 Dec 2017 at 16:36

DustyMiller said:
Thought I'd pop back in here, as I've just order the replacement to my F30, 325d.

Found I didn't need the space anymore, so asked the nice salesman to order me an M140i SE Auto instead. Mineral Grey with White leather plus some other bits and pieces.

http://mybmw.co.uk/o1e5r5d2

Did I do right ??

Lovely car, not sure about jet black wheels but never seen them in person to be fair. Maybe they look great irl?

Imy · 2 Dec 2017 at 18:48

Thanks guys. Decided to go with ATE discs/pads/sensor. Also, garage told me today it's ATE on the car at the moment (serviced by main dealer previously).

Dis86 · 2 Dec 2017 at 18:56

DustyMiller said:
Thought I'd pop back in here, as I've just order the replacement to my F30, 325d.

Found I didn't need the space anymore, so asked the nice salesman to order me an M140i SE Auto instead. Mineral Grey with White leather plus some other bits and pieces.

http://mybmw.co.uk/o1e5r5d2

Did I do right ??

Looks good to me mate. Black wheels might not be my preference but quite frankly I have to stfu as mine are black!