Anyone know this E70

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01-08-18, 15:00
soc

Anyone know this E70

Few months back I was hunting an M5 or M6 - couldn't find anything that matched condition and budget and eventually decided as amazing as these cars are what I'd have to budget for a good one wasn't worth the smiles. In the end I decided to keep the Cooper S and hunt down something as a daily driver. The search took me through a few iterations eventually ending with the E70 as I've grown to the idea of having a big daily with an extra row of seats.
I'm aware running costs can be high but annual mileage is small (circa 5k - 8k miles a year) so I'm not bothered too concerned but obviously would like to at least start with a good example. Am debating pre/post-LCI but came across this car:https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sal...eater/19099295 - ticks a lot of the boxes for me - dynamic pack so has msport suspension, wheel arches, etc - I can live without msport bumpers. Also like the tan leather and the running boards would be useful for the kids. Looks like it's currently maintained by the owner so wanted to check if anyone knew the car?

All feedback appreciated - thanks.
01-08-18, 15:37
JohnH

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Originally Posted by soc

Few months back I was hunting an M5 or M6 - couldn't find anything that matched condition and budget and eventually decided as amazing as these cars are what I'd have to budget for a good one wasn't worth the smiles. In the end I decided to keep the Cooper S and hunt down something as a daily driver. The search took me through a few iterations eventually ending with the E70 as I've grown to the idea of having a big daily with an extra row of seats.
I'm aware running costs can be high but annual mileage is small (circa 5k - 8k miles a year) so I'm not bothered too concerned but obviously would like to at least start with a good example. Am debating pre/post-LCI but came across this car:https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sal...eater/19099295 - ticks a lot of the boxes for me - dynamic pack so has msport suspension, wheel arches, etc - I can live without msport bumpers. Also like the tan leather and the running boards would be useful for the kids. Looks like it's currently maintained by the owner so wanted to check if anyone knew the car?

All feedback appreciated - thanks.

Based on my previous experience (and a few others) I wouldn’t buy a pre LCI E70. I sold mine after 6 months and kept the e53 for a few years more instead.
01-08-18, 16:32
soc

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Originally Posted by JohnH

Based on my previous experience (and a few others) I wouldn’t buy a pre LCI E70. I sold mine after 6 months and kept the e53 for a few years more instead.

Thanks John - any particular reason? I like the looks and quite liked the drive and they are also quite imposing which is (in a slightly juvenile way) nice - does the quality differ significantly between to the LCI model (I've read the 8 speed is a lot better)
01-08-18, 16:44
JohnH

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Originally Posted by soc

Thanks John - any particular reason? I like the looks and quite liked the drive and they are also quite imposing which is (in a slightly juvenile way) nice - does the quality differ significantly between to the LCI model (I've read the 8 speed is a lot better)

Yeah, it was just quality. My car was almost the same as that one and I added aero bumper trims. It looked great but flimsy trim bits fell off too often for my liking on a 25k mile car
01-08-18, 17:02
soc

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Originally Posted by JohnH

Yeah, it was just quality. My car was almost the same as that one and I added aero bumper trims. It looked great but flimsy trim bits fell off too often for my liking on a 25k mile car

Thanks John - appreciate the feedback.
01-08-18, 19:01
alan996

I had a pretty lci for 2 years... Had no issue trim etc...

Although they are heavy and go through mechanical stuff quickly enough...

They are fond of tyres and brakes - and pretty much all suspension components.

No way would I own one without an extended warranty (about 150 a month).... I have a lci 40d now but was happy enough with the pre lci one too...

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02-08-18, 09:51
Big H

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Originally Posted by JohnH

I sold mine after 6 months and kept the e53 for a few years more instead.

@OP - Seeing as your doing pretty nominal mileage, why not hold out for an end of line E53 4.8is - fantastic car
02-08-18, 12:02
soc

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Originally Posted by Big H

@OP - Seeing as your doing pretty nominal mileage, why not hold out for an end of line E53 4.8is - fantastic car

I considered it - rare enough - only one on donedeal which I thought about going to view but ruled it out as I was really looking for an E70 and I'm also sold on the idea of 7 seats with the kids getting a little older.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sal...rcial/19172056
02-08-18, 15:35
alan b

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Originally Posted by soc

I considered it - rare enough - only one on donedeal which I thought about going to view but ruled it out as I was really looking for an E70 and I'm also sold on the idea of 7 seats with the kids getting a little older.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sal...rcial/19172056

There was a e70.4.8is on donedeal for quite a while? Best of both worlds if it is a decent car!
02-08-18, 20:18
dergside

The reg num on the e70 4.8 looks familiar. I could be wrong but it could have had a previous owner from the family of a border based former billionaire. I think it might have made some appearances in the media during some of their legal travails.
03-08-18, 10:01
soc

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Originally Posted by alan b

There was a e70.4.8is on donedeal for quite a while? Best of both worlds if it is a decent car!

Two in fact - one with Lambe & O'Connor - I like the spec but the mileage is a tad high and the wheels are horrible. Think it was in around 11.5k but price removed now. The other is the '08 CN reg - doesn't look like much effort in the add which I always find annoying - I'm assuming it's an SE (no arch extensions) and the wheels would have to go on this one too.
03-08-18, 11:43
dergside

The 08CN is the one I was referrring to. Not a Sport but a high spec. Those are Comfort seats. They knock sport seats off their perch for comfort and “sportiness”. Generally when they are specified you’ll find the first owner spent some time ticking other options on the order form.
03-08-18, 11:51
Andy

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Originally Posted by dergside

The reg num on the e70 4.8 looks familiar. I could be wrong but it could have had a previous owner from the family of a border based former billionaire. I think it might have made some appearances in the media during some of their legal travails.

His wife had a 05 CN X3 3.0i, used to see it near the office in Cavan with its second owner.
03-08-18, 12:22
soc

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Originally Posted by dergside

The 08CN is the one I was referrring to. Not a Sport but a high spec. Those are Comfort seats. They knock sport seats off their perch for comfort and “sportiness”. Generally when they are specified you’ll find the first owner spent some time ticking other options on the order form.

Ah, thanks. Never noticed the comfort seats - you've some eye for the detail :)
03-08-18, 13:11
dergside

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Originally Posted by soc

..... you've some eye for the detail :)

Years of practice.... :)