bobn3

Hi all,

Anyone know what the bmw 330i conv. is like to own and run??

Thanks

SJJ84

I'm considering changing my 330 coupe for a convertible in the next few weeks. Running it will cost the same I'd imagine. Servicing every 15000miles-ish depending on how you drive. MPG can be as good as 32 on a long steedy motorway run or about 18 through town. That's for the manual, not sure on auto's. Set of 18" tyres about £400. I'd advise you to get the sports variant, the seats are worth the extra alone, personnally I hate the standard 3series front seats. Anything specific you want to know?

bobn3

hi SJJ84
Thanks for your reply, The car is a 2000 reg, it has triptronic and full leather, it comes with both a hard top and soft top and full DVD and TV :-) . I was wondering is there anything I should look for before buying, the dealer says it has a full bmw history. the thing is its a lot of money, I in the Southern Ireland! So the price dont compair to the UK ;-)

Any advice would be great

Ta!

Cocker

iTrader: (3)

The engine is the apparently the best 6 pot ever made. I would agree as ive got one in my 5 series sport!!!

bobn3

Hi all,

the car is just under 30K, anyone know if this is a good price for a 2000 with 60K on it.. Please remember has is rep of ireland price :-)

Ta

talizman

iTrader: (1)

I assume you mean 30k euros?

In that case, £20,500 is veeeeeeerrrryyyy expensive for a my2000 car

I'd guess £15-£16k private and maybe £17-£18k from a dealer.

Richard_P

If rep ireland cars are so expensive why not come over and import one?

Are there any restrictions on this?

bobn3

Hi all

I looked in to buy one in the uk, the price was 16K but in ireland we have to pay VRT and the VRT was 9K !!!!!! rip off f**kin country!

Anyone good at haggle with dealer, got any pointers???

Ta

lightning101

Do you not fancy a Volkswagen EOS ?

bobn3

I thought the car was a little pricey, but the rest I looked at are over the 30K mark.

Does anyone know the best way to handle the dealer to get a go price?

Thanks

gatty

smooth car i had the salloon, quick and smooooooth!

bobn3

Hi all,

I'm goin to look at the car today, I really think it what I'm looking for but the price is alittle high.

2 questions: (1) Is there anything I should look out for? (2) whats the best why to get the dealer to drop the price, I also have part-ex.

Thanks

bobn3

Does anyone have advice? I did some research and the car in Ireland should be around 25K to 27K!!! Is there anyway to get the dealer to come down to that?

Ta

talizman

iTrader: (1)

Why not buy one form elsewhere at 25k to 27k then?

bobn3

eh,!! never thought of that :-) oh wait there arent any more, only saw one :-)

any after weight everything up I think I'll go for something else as the road tax of the 330 is around 1200 euro a year !!!! no thanks :-)

Richard_P

WTF

Leave ireland!!!

I thought britain was trying to drive motorists off the road.

That is insane.

sti-04!!

330d Cab for sale very soon on a 55 plate with all the work & hardtop.

PM me for more details if you want