MCS replacement

[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.

[Curran]

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

[Big H]

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....
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sal...-2009/20284858 - they'd be lucky to shift it for half the asking price !

[soc]

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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[JohnH]

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?

[soc]

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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[Curran]

Be better with the 07 plate at €1494 pa
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sal...story/20633892

[Big H]

This low mile 640i would also fit the bill if within budget...

[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....

[IRISHD M3]

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........