cleary24 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2011 Hi everyone! I currently drive a 2005 Holden Vectra CDX (3.2L V6...don't kill me yet) and I'm looking at purchasing a BMW 318ci or 325ci, a minimum of a 2000 model. Trying to stay under 2.6L I'm after advice on what to look for and what to avoid especially in terms of mechanics and what cost am i looking at for service etc. I've never bought a full Euro before (Vectra is pretty much an Opel with a Holden badge) and am interested in the overall quality of the build, and why some have half leather, full leather (M3?) and some dont, and why some have controls on the steering wheels and some dont! I am guessing it has something to do with japanese import vs NZ New? If anyone could shed some light for me that would be great!! Claire =) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briancol 3 Report post Posted February 20, 2011 (edited) First off Cleary24, where do you live? Put that on your profile because it helps us to recommend mechanics etc. in your vicinity. You have asked a lot of questions in your post, but the most important advice I can give is, once you have picked out the car you want to buy, then get it checked by a BMW specialist. Do not go to AA or othercar inspection places as a car such as BMW need specialist equiptment to diagnose problems and these are usually only carried by European specialists. Models with half leather are usually motorsport models, and the choice of leather or cloth interiors was made by the first purchaser. Most NZ new beemers are full leather whereas the Japanese don't like leather and the majority of Jap imports come with Velour seats. Edited February 20, 2011 by C0SM0S Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleary24 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2011 Thanks for that I live in Central/West Auckland and work in Takapuna I dont mind driving to see the right person!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
