4-5 year old BMW or new mazda 3/6, Toyota Auris Hybrid

BeenThroughItAll

crvs wrote: »

Thats really cool but I dont think thats a suitable car for us. I think we would consider 1 series or 320d or 328i .

Do not buy a 320d. In fact, don't buy any diesel.


This was covered in your other thread, the mileage you are talking about doing is not suitable use for a modern diesel.

darkmatter101

crvs wrote: »

Thats really cool but I dont think thats a suitable car for us. I think we would consider 1 series or 320d or 328i .

only doing 12 miles a day, getting the diesel is pointless. you'll run into expensive problems. Assuming you're set on BMW, go for the 116i/118i/120i SE or the 318i/320i SE.

darkmatter101

Cat D cars are fine, its normally just body panel damage

crvs

darkmatter101 wrote: »

Cat D cars are fine, its normally just body panel damage

This is very valuable info as I have seen new cars on big bargains.

Thanks

BeenThroughItAll

darkmatter101 wrote: »

Cat D cars are fine, its normally just body panel damage

What a load of tosh. Your sweeping generalisations could get someone into a lot of difficulties.


OP - SOME Cat D cars are fine, but whether or not you'll get value out of one depends entirely on HOW it was written off (may well not be body damage, could be a flood, fire, theft, even loss of keys) and how well it was repaired.


Don't go thinking all Cat D cars are OK based on one very much incorrect comment. If you are considering buying a Cat D write-off, ensure you have it checked over by someone who knows what they're talking about and what they're looking at.

darkmatter101

'crvs' you seem highly indecisive, I do remember reading your previous posts and you were advised against a diesel yet you still contemplating on the 320d. Firstly choose the brand of car you want, don't waver from Mazda, to Toyota hybrid to BMW. Then once you have done this, choose the line of car you want, i.e. 1 series, 3 series then choose the model, i.e. 116i or 120i

darkmatter101

BeenThroughItAll wrote: »

What a load of tosh. Your sweeping generalisations could get someone into a lot of difficulties.


OP - SOME Cat D cars are fine, but whether or not you'll get value out of one depends entirely on HOW it was written off (may well not be body damage, could be a flood, fire, theft, even loss of keys) and how well it was repaired.


Don't go thinking all Cat D cars are OK based on one very much incorrect comment. If you are considering buying a Cat D write-off, ensure you have it checked over by someone who knows what they're talking about and what they're looking at.

Cat D cars are road worthy and have mostly been repaired to the required standard. Most Cat D cars in my experience tend to be body panel damage, never engine damage. OP if you are looking at Cat D cars, nothing wrong in that, just look at all the documentation and have it checked over

motorguy

darkmatter101 wrote: »

They stopped making the 328i in the UK since 2000...you sure u have the right car?

And i thought you were a BMW fan?

http://usedcars.bmw.co.uk/3-Series/2.0-245bhp-328i-M-Sport-Saloon/Belfast/3490694-604578863-3497175.aspx?srcmdc=se_na_re_

Keep up at the back!

motorguy

darkmatter101 wrote: »

Cat D cars are road worthy and have mostly been repaired to the required standard.

Therein lies the problem - there is no required standard.

You could use second hand parts, new parts, parts off another write off, pattern parts, anything you like.

I would be very careful about any Cat D car, and not "assume"

darkmatter101

motorguy wrote: »

And i thought you were a BMW fan?

http://usedcars.bmw.co.uk/3-Series/2.0-245bhp-328i-M-Sport-Saloon/Belfast/3490694-604578863-3497175.aspx?srcmdc=se_na_re_

Keep up at the back!

Of course I knew about the f30 328i (once got a f30 320i as a loaner) but I was thinking from the OP's perspective and no way could she afford a f30 328i at her budget.

To be honest I am disappointed in the newer f30, steering feedback and that BMW handling isn't quite as present as earlier generations. Apparently to get that BMW sportyness you need a special option on the adaptive suspension.