I viewed 4 in total, and although this is the lesser spec of them all its so clean inside and underneath so i jumped on it.
I wanted 7 seats for kids and family travels and future resale value, also wanted the 35d engine as it has to be fun and a blast to drive.
I first viewed one in Birmingham, Monaco blue but was so tatty inside out, had 93,000 miles and two owners. Service History, interior trim was in rough shape.
2nd was in Peterboroughin Carbon Black, 84000 miles better bodywork but not perfect, this one just felt low in power and had an oily underside so i walked away, also aluminium trims were pecked to death, rear seats were scratched, boot cover missing, ac warm etc etc...
3rd one was in Mossley Manchester, and had the most toys, 89000 miles auto boot open close door handle lights, folding mirrors. 88000 miles, interior had some burn marks in the centre console, and again oily underneath, drove well, bodywork was ok.
Finally Canterbury,
1 owner 64000 miles full Bmw Service History, and interior spotless, and lovely dark bamboo trim, chunky Msport steering. this was the cleanest so i decided to go for it. As hard to find a low mileage one at a my budget. Spotless underneath
Anyway hope to pic up nxt week.
, awaiting new tyres and service
