NeilMH Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 BMW 318i SE auto with 74k on clock and perfect service history. Nothing much to say about it really other than it was £720 on Ebay (42 bids, I bid with 13 seconds to go). Only minor cosmetic issues which I can sort easily. Not terribly exciting but you can get quite a lot of car for your money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Nut Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 looks like a nice bargain there ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 That is really not bad at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valy Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 good luck with it ... hope this turns out to be a good deal as the ones my mates had over the years were packed of issues .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 top shedding. its old bmws that really make me wonder why I spend ten times that amount on a car that's only a few years newer. and 74k is obviously really low mileage, should continue running for a good few years no problems! *goes off to search classifieds, again* 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 good luck with it ... hope this turns out to be a good deal as the ones my mates had over the years were packed of issues .... We'll have to see but the service history is spectacularly good - right in accordance with the BMW schedule including brake fluid and coolant changes, all the Inspection II stuff on target and even things like a diff oil change thrown in for good measure. It will probably now blow up this afternoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 top shedding. its old bmws that really make me wonder why I spend ten times that amount on a car that's only a few years newer. and 74k is obviously really low mileage, should continue running for a good few years no problems! *goes off to search classifieds, again* I am obsessed by looking at Ebay and trying to perfect the art of spotting a good car/advert. I am also amazed by looking at Spares and Repairs cars and how easily people give up on an existing car with relatively minor problems (often because another one has arrived). If I had more time available I would love to buy some of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 That's how to shed Never understand why people buy crappy French hatchbacks for a cheap daily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 That's how to shed Never understand why people buy crappy French hatchbacks for a cheap daily I'm afraid I have to agree, although in the past I have owned a Peugeot 304 (quite good for it's time) and a 2CV (huge fun and a constant surprise). Neither of those were hatchbacks though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Bargain for less that £800 and the mileage seems low, ...what year is it then? 99", 2000? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 I brought a vectra as I needed a car quick after the 1 I had blew up 😤 but it was my money pit brought it for £525 ploughed £850 into it then decided to cut my losses and only sold it for £500 aarrgghh 😱😤😤😤 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 Bargain for less that £800 and the mileage seems low, ...what year is it then? 99", 2000? 99 1.9 engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Bargain for less that £800 and the mileage seems low, ...what year is it then? 99", 2000? 99 1.9 engine See that is great mileage then for a car that old. Hopefully it'll serve you well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 I brought a vectra as I needed a car quick after the 1 I had blew up í ½í¸¤ but it was my money pit brought it for £525 ploughed £850 into it then decided to cut my losses and only sold it for £500 aarrgghh í ½í¸±í ½í¸¤í ½í¸¤í ½í¸¤ Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Vauxhalls have been very bad news for me twice. I feel your pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilside z Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Bargain of the Century 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 does it have any toys, or is it poverty spec? i'll only award full shedding marks if its got leather, a/c, electric windows, cd changer and so on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted November 9, 2016 Author Share Posted November 9, 2016 does it have any toys, or is it poverty spec? i'll only award full shedding marks if its got leather, a/c, electric windows, cd changer and so on I didn't want leather seats (for several reasons). However as it's an SE it has multi CD changer, Automatic Climate control, Electric Windows, ESC, 5 speed auto - what does that score me in total.........7/10 maybe? No cruise control. Apart from oil change I have been able to sort out the minor issues via EBay purchases - totalling around £41. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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