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You'll get best response that way.
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11-22-2011, 02:00 AM | #48 |
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xbimmers, here are a couple of more questions:
1. I saw maintenance costs being mentioned for 30d. Can you guys please help me understand what kind of extra maint. costs are we looking at compared to 20d? 2. For guys in UK, what kind of discounts were able to negotiate with your dealer? I just want to get an idea for example here in Spain the dealer offered about 7% so do you see bigger % in UK or smaller than this? |
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11-22-2011, 03:53 AM | #49 | |
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Phew... too much for my budget. I will stick with my 2.0d order. |
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Another point is that the speed limit around here 120 k/h for which 2.0d should be more than enough don't you guys think? After all, what's the point of all the extra hp if I'm not going to be utilizing it... |
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11-22-2011, 07:52 AM | #51 | |
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As for speed, it's not about top speed, it's about the acceleration.
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11-22-2011, 08:06 AM | #52 |
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I know... little if any discount in the UK. I've just sold a house in Lanzarote and hardly anything of large value is selling over there or on the mainland either at the minute (I was lucky)! try and push for as much discount as you can!!!!
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Also, when high maint. cost is mentioned is it more on oil change or other things come into picture as well? |
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11-23-2011, 02:01 AM | #57 | |
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Thanks I see your point so it's actually the pickup (acceleration) that would make difference. I'm sure I'll enjoy it but my concern is that I don't wanna end up having to sell it for the price of 2.0d. |
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11-23-2011, 04:23 PM | #58 |
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Dear All,
I want to close this thread by thanking all of you for your valuable input and answering my concerns to help me make the wise decision! I placed the order today after a couple of days of intensive analysis with various options and between 2.0d and 3.0d engines. The final decision was made after visiting local BMW dealers to get sense of the market here, the sales trend and lastly the insurance cost. Here's what I ordered: X3 xDrive20d SE Space Gray w/ Red Brown Nevada leather Automatic Gearbox Servotronic Steering Windscreen with grey shade band Sun protection glass Ext. mirrors - folding, auto dimming Split-folding rear seats Xenon headlights Bluetooth hands-free with USB audio interface Brushed aluminum trim sun blinds Y spoke style 17" tires (standard in 3.0d) The initial est. deliver on paper is May 15th but I was told to expect it before May. Now the long wait begins |
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