Cub's Bargain E90 330i SE

[Sir_Dave]

Wuuuuut! They can be fixed for less than a grand if the mech unit fails? You know this Dave.
A friend's V6 TT dsg went a few years back, cost him less than a grand to fix and did another 40k before selling for a mk2.

Seems that ECU testing couldnt do the later mechatronics when i had mine though (i enquired after some clunking), mk1 TT fine, later units not so much. More the mechanical side of things that causes the problems though, unless you can find a DSG specialist, which arent exactly in every town.

 

[Gally]

Ah okay! Thought they were the same. All my mate did was remove the mech unit and send away.

 

[Cub.]

Slight update on this. I've dropped the budget to £8k and moved away from the r32 idea. In truth, the head has overruled the heart and I need space, comfort and toys. The Mrs will hardly be driving it at all, so I'm back between these two. Votes please;

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...01/colour/grey/page/1/price-to/9000?logcode=p

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...lynew,new/radius/1501/price-to/9000?logcode=p

 

[Mr R.]

I like the 5 bud.

 

[Herr Flick]

3 series is w**k and the 5 series should be the 535d but looks nice.
Why no Audi A6?

 

[Cub.]

3 series is w**k and the 5 series should be the 535d but looks nice.
Why no Audi A6?

Missed the Audi, had a look and it is in. Ideally 2.7tdi.

I'm not getting some pricey big engine job though. I have one needy car already.

 

[Herr Flick]

Don't get the 2.7, get the 3.0. More power, same mpg.
They are very reliable and respond well to a map if needed.

Can get a nice C6 quattro for your budget ( yes you need quattro)

 

[Cub.]

Don't get the 2.7, get the 3.0. More power, same mpg.
They are very reliable and respond well to a map if needed.

Can get a nice C6 quattro for your budget ( yes you need quattro)

I don't mind a 3.0 - especially if it has the same MPG. I'm just not going to get a 4.2 lol!

They hold up well to mileage? I don't mind high milers, if well looked after. But i'll need to put another 60k on it over say 3-4 years. You still got to yours?

 

[Herr Flick]

The 3.0 is used on nearly every platform between VAG cars and are good for over 200k if looked after. I would be looking for a 60k-90k model if you're doing that much. (just for resale).

Get one thats got full Audi history, not much to check on apart from the usual dull VAG diesel crap. Ideal spec is colour nav/full MMI, keyless start/entry, bluetooth, xenons, s-line, heated seats.

Le mans is considered a 'limited edition' etc but its b****cks BUT this one is the nuts..
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201411219145145/sort/default/postcode/lu20rq/radius/1500/model/a6_avant/page/1/transmission/automatic/maximum-mileage/up_to_100000_miles/make/audi/engine-size-cars/3l_to_3-9l/usedcars/onesearchad/used,nearlynew,new/fuel-type/diesel?logcode=p

This one too.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif.../diesel/engine-size-cars/3l_to_3-9l?logcode=p

If you haven't bought either of those by Tuesday then I will assume you are one of the needy f*****s on here who just post for attention.

 

[Bluebeard]

The 3.0 is used on nearly every platform between VAG cars and are good for over 200k if looked after. I would be looking for a 60k-90k model if you're doing that much. (just for resale).

Get one thats got full Audi history, not much to check on apart from the usual dull VAG diesel crap. Ideal spec is colour nav/full MMI, keyless start/entry, bluetooth, xenons, s-line, heated seats.

Le mans is considered a 'limited edition' etc but its b****cks BUT this one is the nuts..
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...used,nearlynew,new/fuel-type/diesel?logcode=p

Wtf is that?? You have absolutely NO class what so ever.

Mr & Mrs cub will not be driving around in a black car with black windows and black wheels. Because it looks s**t.

 

[Cub.]

FLOL. Daniel is spot on. The first one is way too "Bradford".

Second one though, is lovely once the tints have gone.

I'm not buying it until Feb, but I'm trying to lock down on what I want so I can do some reading up on the common faults etc.

Needy.

 

[Herr Flick]

Wtf is that?? You have absolutely NO class what so ever.

Mr & Mrs cub will not be driving around in a black car with black windows and black wheels. Because it looks s**t.

Lol. He's not the king FFS.
This one more suitable?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...ansmission/automatic/model/a6_avant?logcode=p

 

[Stefan.]

Hans your taste in cars is crap lol!

 

[Bluebeard]

Lol. He's not the king FFS.
This one more suitable?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...ansmission/automatic/model/a6_avant?logcode=p

Much.

 

[Herr Flick]

Anyway, my point is, Audi>BMW every time.

 

[Bluebeard]

Anyway, my point is, Audi>BMW every time.

No.

 

[Gally]

Wtf is that?? You have absolutely NO class what so ever.

Mr & Mrs cub will not be driving around in a black car with black windows and black wheels. Because it looks s**t.

Aslong he doesn't buy stock using the same taste he'll be fine.

 

[Herr Flick]

No.

Only because you're employed by them now (does that seem weird to you being employed again?)

 

[Bluebeard]

Only because you're employed by them now (does that seem weird to you being employed again?)

RWD>everything else.

Yes it does but my first day isn't until the 1st.

I'm back on a building site this week labouring! Not done that for about 10 years!

 

[Herr Flick]

Oh lol. f**k that. Bet that was a shock to the system.

 

[Prong]

I'm selling this

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...edcars/radius/1500/quicksearch/true?logcode=p

 

[Bluebeard]

Oh lol. f**k that. Bet that was a shock to the system.

Don't know yet, I start Tuesday.

 

[Cub.]

So, an update to this. I'm testing this out over the Christmas break, with a view to buying it in Jan after it's been serviced at a BMW main dealer.

It has FBMWSH and extended warranty from the dealer (although that is non-transferable, hence it getting serviced by the old owner in Jan). 103k, 330i SE, fully loaded with sat nav etc. only thing missing seems to be heated seats.

Yes, it is not an estate and yes it won't be brilliant on fuel, but for the price I'm being offered it seems a no brainer. Thoughts please...

Yes, it needs a clean. That's my first job today!

 

[Cub.]

Ps. Any major problems I should know of? It's a 55 plate, so n52 engine.

Advice gratefully received

 

[paul the 6th]

Volvo v50 then maybe? Just as practical but a bit more compact. I've got a v70, drive like a bellend and I still get 47mpg.. Only thing that ever seems to go wrong with it is boost hoses popping off (3 in 15 months). Comfy all day long, we did 560 miles to Portsmouth and back the other day, my friend who came with me said it didn't feel like we'll done many miles. Lots of toys as well, heated seats, air vents in rear for passengers, cruise control, climate control, tcs, loads of boot space, rear parking sensors on most of them and pretty cheap parts. Defo worth a look/test drive

 

[paul the 6th]

Balls only just seen the bmw. Live with it over Xmas and if it fits well then it's the car for you. Looks smart as well

 

[Feirny]

Ps. Any major problems I should know of? It's a 55 plate, so n52 engine.

Advice gratefully received :smile:

The wheels are horrific.

 

[Cub.]

The wheels are horrific.

FLOL! I quite like them. They will be swapped next year though when the tyres need doing, largely because I don't want 18 inch run flats which are pricey.

 

[Budgie]

Stop being an ASW and pay the guy some money.

 

[Cub.]

Stop being an ASW and pay the guy some money.

Ha. Buy it off me if it breaks?

 

[Budgie]

Even if it s***s itself 2 weeks in, you'll be able to break that for what it'll owe you.

Easily.

 

[Feirny]

FLOL! I quite like them. They will be swapped next year though when the tyres need doing, largely because I don't want 18 inch run flats which are pricey.

What size wheels do you want? I've got two sets of 17's at work for these.

 

[Cub.]

Even if it s***s itself 2 weeks in, you'll be able to break that for what it'll owe you.

Easily.

Fair point. Sarah would kill me though.

What size wheels do you want? I've got two sets of 17's at work for these.

Non-run flats?

 

[Feirny]

Fair point. Sarah would kill me though.



Non-run flats?

I've got enough tyres to sell to Michelin! I'll send you a link.

 

[Cub.]

I've got enough tyres to sell to Michelin! I'll send you a link.

Top man. X

 

[Marc.]

If it's for around the price you told me the other day, I don't know why you haven't bought it already! Looks lush, I'd prefer the current owner's new car though, obviously.

 

[Gorms]

My dad has owned one of these from new, Issues he has had include hydraulic fluid getting onto the clutch which caused it to slip, the passenger door lock mechanism going, a squeaky steering wheel and the gear stick needed replacing due to wear. All the other issues he had were down to the 2.0tdi lump, mainly turbos. Oh and the run flats are horrible...

 

[_Tom]

If it's cheap i'd certainly have it! Looks a nice motor for the mrs.
As for the wheels, BMW 162 Ellipsoids are some of my fav oem wheels! lol

 

[Matt W]

That looks great. Good engine choice too.

 

[Cub.]

When I say cheap, to put some context to it, it's mine (post service) for £3.2k....

Hence me thinking it's a no brainer really :smile: