MCS replacement

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01-03-19, 14:57
soc

MCS replacement

Looking for a replacement to the MCS - requirements are as follows:

1) Must sound nice so I think must be petrol and must be 6 cyl
2) Must be as fast or faster
3) Must be in the €750 range for car tax
4) Must be a few years newer
5) Must be bigger - need a bit more leg and boot space for the kids
6) Ideally cannot have higher mileage than the MCS currently has
7) Ideally coupe or cab

I've been looking in the UK as 6 cyl petrol cars in my budget are few and far between on these shores.

Last week found a 2014 428i in the UK at what seemed like very good money, lined up the RAC to look at it but subsequently found out it was Cat S :(

Today came across a 2009 E93 330i at decent money and the VRT is small so considering having RAC check it out but as I've never driven one I'm looking for feedback - can definitely sound good with a decent exhaust and I've always wanted a cab and I've read they are pretty quick but at the end of the day I've still never driven one.
01-03-19, 15:25
Curran

Doesnt the E93 fall into a much higher tax bracket than the E92 due to the extra weight!!??
01-03-19, 15:34
Big H

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Originally Posted by Curran

Doesnt the E93 fall into a much higher tax bracket than the E92 due to the extra weight!!??

Yep - an annual tax bill of €2,350 will soften your cough....:rolleyes:
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sal...-2009/20284858 - they'd be lucky to shift it for half the asking price !
01-03-19, 15:53
Curran

Be better with the 07 plate at €1494 pa
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sal...story/20633892
01-03-19, 16:18
Big H

This low mile 640i would also fit the bill if within budget...
01-03-19, 16:27
Big H

How about this 650i Convertible ?
Low miles and the all important valve stem oil seals job done ! Of course the tax is the full banana €1809 but you're here for a good time, not a long time....;)
01-03-19, 16:57
dergside

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Originally Posted by soc

Looking for a replacement to the MCS - requirements are as follows:

1) Must sound nice so I think must be petrol and must be 6 cyl
2) Must be as fast or faster
3) Must be in the €750 range for car tax
4) Must be a few years newer
5) Must be bigger - need a bit more leg and boot space for the kids
6) Ideally cannot have higher mileage than the MCS currently has
7) Ideally coupe or cab

I've been looking in the UK as 6 cyl petrol cars in my budget are few and far between on these shores.

Last week found a 2014 428i in the UK at what seemed like very good money, lined up the RAC to look at it but subsequently found out it was Cat S :(

Today came across a 2009 E93 330i at decent money and the VRT is small so considering having RAC check it out but as I've never driven one I'm looking for feedback - can definitely sound good with a decent exhaust and I've always wanted a cab and I've read they are pretty quick but at the end of the day I've still never driven one.

You don't mention budget.

428i won't meet your need for cylinders - 4 pot.

The car jumping out at me that meets your criteria would be an M135i - 3 or (more likely) 5 door, right road tax category, 6 pot, a bit bigger than the MINI, etc. They've been around since 2012 so plenty of choice to match a range of budget. If you really need a coupe an M235i would just scrape in under the CO2 limit for €750 road tax.
01-03-19, 17:45
soc

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Originally Posted by Curran

Doesnt the E93 fall into a much higher tax bracket than the E92 due to the extra weight!!??

Based on the specs on the cars I saw online co2 is 187 so €750 for tax - I guess I need to confirm that.

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01-03-19, 18:03
JohnH

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Originally Posted by soc

Based on the specs on the cars I saw online co2 is 187 so €750 for tax - I guess I need to confirm that.

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Was that 2010+ cars maybe?
01-03-19, 18:20
soc

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Originally Posted by dergside

You don't mention budget.

428i won't meet your need for cylinders - 4 pot.

The car jumping out at me that meets your criteria would be an M135i - 3 or (more likely) 5 door, right road tax category, 6 pot, a bit bigger than the MINI, etc. They've been around since 2012 so plenty of choice to match a range of budget. If you really need a coupe an M235i would just scrape in under the CO2 limit for €750 road tax.

Good point on budget - that’s important - currently anything up to €18k but if I can’t find anything I might consider extending it -

Only looked at the 428 cause it was cheap - then I found out why [emoji57] Doesn’t have to be a coupe but I’ve always had this itch for a cab - m135i might be an option - off to check them out now [emoji106]

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01-03-19, 18:24
soc

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Originally Posted by JohnH

Was that 2010+ cars maybe?

The one I’ve enquired about is 2009 - but I’m only working off the advert so I’ll double check. 2010 manual e92 was listed as 172 & the 2009 e93 listed as 187 - both coming €750 for tax - I think if I could ever stomach higher tax it’d have to be for something more special like m3/5/6 but she’s kill me for that

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12-03-19, 15:46
IRISHD M3

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Originally Posted by Big H

How about this 650i Convertible ?
Low miles and the all important valve stem oil seals job done ! Of course the tax is the full banana €1809 but you're here for a good time, not a long time....;)

I sold that new, it was a BMW Ireland car that they never registered. The spec is incredibly high but it wasnt a Sport model, it was a dressed up SE. The buyer was a total gent but that was a decade ago and i'd worry about the history on it........
13-03-19, 00:12
JohnH

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big H

How about this 650i Convertible ?
Low miles and the all important valve stem oil seals job done ! Of course the tax is the full banana €1809 but you're here for a good time, not a long time....;)

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Originally Posted by IRISHD M3

I sold that new, it was a BMW Ireland car that they never registered. The spec is incredibly high but it wasnt a Sport model, it was a dressed up SE. The buyer was a total gent but that was a decade ago and i'd worry about the history on it........

I recognise the reg of that car. It’s lived out near me for a long time. Always appeared to be well looked after.
26-04-19, 10:36
Big H

Did you ever pull the trigger on a replacement ?
07-05-19, 12:13
soc

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Originally Posted by Big H

Did you ever pull the trigger on a replacement ?

No - after looking at some rough cars I got disillusioned and went the opposite - I know the MCS, it's not perfect but I like it so now have a pile of stuff staring at me waiting to be fitted - Koni FSDs, Eibachs, R56S calipers, brembo discs/pads - and then waiting on intercooler, injectors and cam.

The E90 went up but very little interest from genuine buyers (probably because I over priced) - I don't want to give it away so I took it down for a while until I figure out what's next - debating if we stay with fossil fuel or go PCP on hybrid or full electric.