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Hi All, I lose my company car after 24 years at the end of December as I have now got a job where the pay is better and I don't have to visit external customers. So the beloved A4 will be no more. Tried a C Class for the last 5 days, don't like it. So, on Thursday I am going to look at a 2008 BMW 320D Coupe. Anything I should be wary of??

 

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If it is an ED model with stop/start then battery needs to be in tip top condition for this to work. If not then the stop/start function will not work. Not a biggie but might explain if it's not working.

 

Coupe door windows will prob be whistling above 50ish. The rubbers can be padded out to help.

 

CBS so have a click through the servicing items in the OBC. Ignition on but don't start. Use the FUNC button to cycle through and see when next service is as well as brake fluid and pad life.

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I am running a 07 coupe at the minute,a 330d. they are fine motors but the doors are massive and need loads of room in carparks boot is a poor shape and access is not great,back seats are a bit low for adults,i think the image is a bit "fake blonde and oversize sunglasses.

It is also a fine,comfortable and frugal mile muncher that is currently racking up 800 a week at very high fourties/low fifties mpg.service with an indie is reasonable.If it were a saloon or touring it would be a keeper.

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Thanks for the comments. We are only looking for a car for the two of us really. Both girls are adults and doing there own thing (mostly). I shall have a look with a suspicious eye and check the service history for any timing chain issues. There is a couple of auto touring there as well, but they are of the same vintage, with higher miles and lower spec.

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Sounds mad, but if you are used to company cars (Which I was for years until now, then bought a car and since realised how many issues crop up with cars) why not g et a nice lease car?
You have a shogun sport for the mud and shooting gear, and then get a lease car where you get a nice brand new car which is less likely to go wrong in the first few years.

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I have a 60 plate 320d estate with an auto box ( or touring as they like to call them. bought it last day of May 2013, all fine until coming across the Severn bridge last week. Car just died, turns out a clip had broken on the fuel pipe to the pump.

 

Thank god for warranties, after sales service was superb.Turbos were an issue on the E46 models but not aware of any issues with the current ones. Fresh oil and let the turbo simmer after a long journey extends its life.

 

I love it. If it wasn't down to economics i would have teh 330.

 

I don't lease because it's never yours.....

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