Chubbs
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« on: Friday, December 2, 2011, 12:06:40 » |
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Just a quick one, Im looking at getting a new car and have found a BMW 120d i like,
Only down side is its pushing 100k miles. Im gonna go have a look at it but what sort of things shuold i be looking out for with a car thats done that many miles i know about cambelt and service jobbies but what about things like gear boxes and clutches? Whats the life time on these things?
Thanks,
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« Reply #1 on: Friday, December 2, 2011, 12:09:21 » |
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Like any car it is a gamble. Could be a diamond likewise a heap of shit.
A detailed history and a tidy general condition does point to a well cared for car. If its done 100k the cambelt should have already been done for instance.
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Chubbs
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« Reply #2 on: Friday, December 2, 2011, 12:11:53 » |
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Yea, i know its pot luck which is why im reluctant to get rid of my Golf as its been perfect, not had to spend a penny on it. But working in newbury now i need something a bit more economical.
Thanks for the help, but i've just rang the garage and its gone already.
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Samdy Gray
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« Reply #3 on: Friday, December 2, 2011, 12:41:19 » |
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BMW. Economical.
Please explain.
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Colin Todd
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« Reply #4 on: Friday, December 2, 2011, 12:44:42 » |
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BMW. Economical.
Please explain.
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« Reply #5 on: Friday, December 2, 2011, 12:46:52 » |
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And when you factor in servicing & maintenance costs?
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« Reply #6 on: Friday, December 2, 2011, 13:05:44 » |
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i've owned one and they're not as bad as you might think although obviously non premium brands are cheaper. From memory about £250ish for a major service, with 2 year intervals. unless we were talking about a M car in which case they are hideous.
theres a decent independent bmw/merc specialist just outside lydiard milicent too.
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« Reply #7 on: Friday, December 2, 2011, 13:42:34 » |
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You have no worries about a cambelt change, it's not got one.
They're economical to run as long as nothing goes wrong. I bought a private warranty with mine, cost me 300 odd quid but is very comprehensive, including parts that are found to need replacing at service.
Get it remapped and you can drive like a total cunt. Just like I do...
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« Reply #8 on: Friday, December 2, 2011, 13:43:54 » |
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Have you got a beemer now then steve?
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Chubbs
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« Reply #9 on: Friday, December 2, 2011, 13:44:09 » |
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BMW. Economical.
Please explain.
I said more economical, (than my current car) VW Golf 1.8t GTI - Average of 35mpg and 192g/km BMW 120d Average on 49mpg and 146g/km Explained |
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« Reply #10 on: Friday, December 2, 2011, 15:28:47 » |
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Maybe try a golf gt diesel, get it mapped.... 200bhp and over 40 mpg and gallons of lovely torque (whatever that is).
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« Reply #11 on: Friday, December 2, 2011, 15:42:01 » |
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Maybe try a golf gt diesel, get it mapped.... 200bhp and over 40 mpg and gallons of lovely torque (whatever that is).
This. I have a Golf GT TDi 2.0 and i run it from Munich to Austria every weekend. I can get 500 miles out of a tank easy and that includes screaming it down the autobahn at 130 mph. (mine is not mapped though) |
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« Reply #12 on: Friday, December 2, 2011, 16:00:50 » |
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sorry to show my lack of knowledge on cars....what does get it "Mapped" mean?
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« Reply #13 on: Friday, December 2, 2011, 16:03:40 » |
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It means changing the software on the ECU, basically it adjusts fuel delivery and the turbo compression rate etc.
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nochee
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« Reply #14 on: Friday, December 2, 2011, 16:07:53 » |
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It means changing the software on the ECU, basically it adjusts fuel delivery and the turbo compression rate etc.
Or simply, gives it more bollocks |
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