New first time BMW owner

[Alleyne]

Hi All

So Iv'e recently taken ownership of my in-laws 2006 320d, with 165 000km on the clock. It's my first BMW and while I was hesitant to take on a car with such high mileage it came with deal that if anything major went wrong they would assist.

This forum has been a great and I've managed to do a few small things myself so far. Looking forward to learning more from all of you.

Regards

Adam

 

[Dirtydeedsman]

Welcome and congrats on the machine, wouldn't call 165kkm high millage though... post some pics of the beast lets see it

 

[SubLoaded]

Welcome. Mileage isn't high at all. Post some pics

 

[siuriu]

Welcome:thumbs:

 

[///Avi]

Welcome and post some pics!

 

[Jeremy.d]

Welcome.. .That mileage is not high... On a diesel you'll comfortably double that.

 

[Nobz330i]

Welcome

 

[ChefDJ]

That mileage is still baby steps for a diesel. Welcome to the forum.

 

[ZaynM]

Congrats and Welcome to the Forum!

 

[lennygovender]

Hi all,

New to BMW, signing this week. Buying a newish 2017 320D M Sport F30, low mileage, bal of M.Plan. Saving +/- 200k from new car with same features /trims 640k.

Dealer offering brand new 2018 318i M Sport (well i supposed made in 2017) as an alternative so there is genuine peace of mind, but hesitant considering the performance and feature set of the 2017 320D. Either way i will stay with the car for at least 4 years.

Your advice please? Any major cons to the 320D or buying a used one? Outside the fact the 'someone' in your family may say 'oh its not new', despite almost 1/2 a bar! lol
if i maintain a low mileage say 15k a year and the vehicle is in good nic, with a bal on the original motor plan, can i easily get out of this is 4 years. i am happy to break even and step into a newer model at the time.

Thank you. Appreciate your advice.

 

[Alleyne]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. It'll be getting a wash soon and then I'll post some pics!

 

[Dirtydeedsman]

Hi all,

New to BMW, signing this week. Buying a newish 2017 320D M Sport F30, low mileage, bal of M.Plan. Saving +/- 200k from new car with same features /trims 640k.

Dealer offering brand new 2018 318i M Sport (well i supposed made in 2017) as an alternative so there is genuine peace of mind, but hesitant considering the performance and feature set of the 2017 320D. Either way i will stay with the car for at least 4 years.

Your advice please? Any major cons to the 320D or buying a used one? Outside the fact the 'someone' in your family may say 'oh its not new', despite almost 1/2 a bar! lol
if i maintain a low mileage say 15k a year and the vehicle is in good nic, with a bal on the original motor plan, can i easily get out of this is 4 years. i am happy to break even and step into a newer model at the time.

Thank you. Appreciate your advice.

318i is not a slow a car, performance is not as great as the 320D but still not a slow car. I would get the 320D because I like diesel and also they are bullet proof.

 

[Jeremy.d]

Hi all,

New to BMW, signing this week. Buying a newish 2017 320D M Sport F30, low mileage, bal of M.Plan. Saving +/- 200k from new car with same features /trims 640k.

Dealer offering brand new 2018 318i M Sport (well i supposed made in 2017) as an alternative so there is genuine peace of mind, but hesitant considering the performance and feature set of the 2017 320D. Either way i will stay with the car for at least 4 years.

Your advice please? Any major cons to the 320D or buying a used one? Outside the fact the 'someone' in your family may say 'oh its not new', despite almost 1/2 a bar! lol
if i maintain a low mileage say 15k a year and the vehicle is in good nic, with a bal on the original motor plan, can i easily get out of this is 4 years. i am happy to break even and step into a newer model at the time.

Thank you. Appreciate your advice.

Hi Bud. Do you own intro thread with this info. You'll get more responses. My personal opinion is that new x18i/16i models are really junk. Rather get the 2.0 diesel.

 

[CTR]

Hi All

So Iv'e recently taken ownership of my in-laws 2006 320d, with 165 000km on the clock. It's my first BMW and while I was hesitant to take on a car with such high mileage it came with deal that if anything major went wrong they would assist.

This forum has been a great and I've managed to do a few small things myself so far. Looking forward to learning more from all of you.

Regards

Adam

congrats

 

[Gordvisr]

Welcome to both of you

 

[Senna_87]

Welcome :thumbs: