Newbie from South Bucks

[C320 UK]

Thanks for the warm welcome all.

Yes, I was suprised how quickly the GT's I had lined up sold! I'm not in a hurry to buy, spec and colour combination is the most important thing for me to get right. I do like my toys too...

Yes, I've played around on the BMW configurator, I've also modded my C Class quite a bit so I'd prefer to get as much as I can already fitted

I know that when my brother specified his E70 X5, he ended up with about £7k of extras (although you'd think some of it should really be standard). From memory he had added; folding mirrors, Xenons, Upgraded alloys (I think 20"), TV Tuner, Wood trim. It all adds up!

[535dboy]

Don't get me started on the options, I'm a sucker for them!

The amount spent on the mrs' porker wins so far!

[X5Sport]

That's the trouble with lawyers......they're expensive!!.... )

Richard

[C320 UK]

[quote="535dboy"]
Don't get me started on the options, I'm a sucker for them!
[/quote]

Me too, I could justify most options to myself.

[X5Sport]

Some of us have and did..... :-[. My X6 is pretty loaded, the E53 was, and the 3er and Mini are too.  Tother half is a bit of a Gadget Girl.

[pvr]

oh yes, and you are such an unwilling victim  )

[535dboy]

[quote="C320 UK"]
[quote="535dboy"]
Don't get me started on the options, I'm a sucker for them!
[/quote]

Me too, I could justify most options to myself.
[/quote]

I think I've got about £8k on the RS and I think there was about £14k on the Porsche. 

Even the paint on the lotus was £2k iirc !

[snipez999]

£11.7k on the M50d - and that comes with a number of standard bits of kit I had paid extra for when fitted to the  previous 40d (eek!)

[Raj]

Welcome aboard. Nice choice you have as I actually like the GT and you're deciding between that and an E70...not jealous....lol.

I think the GT is a good but due to the unfortunate lack of interest in them so good spec and colour combo combined with nice discounted prices as the E70's will be holding better value to the GT.

Of course if you can run a 4.8 then tbh if go with that hands down due to the spec you'll find on them and tbh the noise.

Good luck.

[Sanj]

[quote="Raj"]Of course if you can run a 4.8 then tbh if go with that hands down due to the spec you'll find on them and tbh the noise.

Good luck.
[/quote]

You would say that! 

[Raj]

[quote="Sanj"]
[quote="Raj"]Of course if you can run a 4.8 then tbh if go with that hands down due to the spec you'll find on them and tbh the noise.

Good luck.
[/quote]

You would say that! 
[/quote]

Why of course young sir, why of course.....

[535dboy]

[quote="Sanj"]
[quote="Raj"]Of course if you can run a 4.8 then tbh if go with that hands down due to the spec you'll find on them and tbh the noise.

Good luck.
[/quote]

You would say that! 
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The E53 4.8s sound so much nicer than the E70

[Sanj]

Next Meet, someone take me for a spin in one please. Want to know what all the fuss is about!

[C320 UK]

[quote="Raj"]
Welcome aboard. Nice choice you have as I actually like the GT and you're deciding between that and an E70...not jealous....lol.

I think the GT is a good but due to the unfortunate lack of interest in them so good spec and colour combo combined with nice discounted prices as the E70's will be holding better value to the GT.

Of course if you can run a 4.8 then tbh if go with that hands down due to the spec you'll find on them and tbh the noise.

Good luck.
[/quote]

Thanks guys. 

Raj you're right about the GT, very unusual cars and they've depreciated a lot - however I fear that they still have a long way to drop. My wife's uncle has one and I wouldn't have really considered one otherwise, but having been out in his they're really nice cars. The one I missed out on was a massive spec 530d, it had head up display, rear seat entertainment with Digital TV, 20" wheels, privacy glass etc. Still gutted as it looked unique.

The E70's do appear to hold value quite well, trying to find a nice spec one that has a full BMW history is proving to be harder than I'd initially hoped. Luckily I'm not in a major hurry to buy, although I'm on Autotrader at least a few times a day   I also have some searches saved there and on the BMW AUC site.
I believe the new X5 is due at the end of the year (along with a facelift for the GT).

[Raj]

[quote="Sanj"]
Next Meet, someone take me for a spin in one please. Want to know what all the fuss is about!
[/quote]

You're more than welcome to have a drive of mine buddy.