Marks 2018 F80 M3

[Mark Davis]

Sadly the shit box daily Merc failed its MOT and would cost a minimum of £600 to put right, it’s likely not even worth that so after many many years of procrastination and running numerous old bangers I’ve decided to treat myself to a newer toy/daily work horse.

A 2017 M3 with Competition Pack, 15k miles and some nice options. I collect it Friday, at least it will make the RX7 wait more bearable.

 

[Adey]

stunning

 

[Mark Davis]

stunning

Welcome to a drive any time mate

 

[Adey]

Cheers me dears. I took a mates V8 with dtc m3 out recently and that was awesome, would be a cool comparison

 

[andybond]

Got 99 problems and a great car ain’t one.

awesome!

 

[DaveL485]

Well thats one way to alleviate the wait!

I saw a Meg4 RS for under £300/month last month, that was tempting, less than my car allowance payment from work (that doesnt go on a car other than running the Frank the Tank)

 

[Mark Davis]

Well thats one way to alleviate the wait!

I saw a Meg4 RS for under £300/month last month, that was tempting, less than my car allowance payment from work (that doesnt go on a car other than running the Frank the Tank)

You can certainly get some good deals. I managed to get them down £150pm when negotiating. I don’t think they sell too many M cars what with the way the world is going with hybrid/electric.

There is a newer model M3 coming out soon but rumoured to be AWD, I would not of been able to afford new prices anyway so not too concerned about that.

 

[DaveL485]

I managed to get them down £150pm when negotiating

 

[andybond]

If its a £1k/mo its still going to smart

 

[DaveL485]

If its a £1k/mo its still going to smart

Yeah but....£150/month is ridiculously low. I'm assuming the down payment isn't small to get that monthly, but still, it's stupid cheap.

 

[Mark Davis]

I wish it was £150pm Dave, I meant I managed to negotiate a discount of £150pm as BMW finance were offering a ludicrous APR.

 

[andybond]

Yeah but....£150/month is ridiculously low. I'm assuming the down payment isn't small to get that monthly, but still, it's stupid cheap.

I would spend your £150/mo on glasses and / or eye surgery.

Mark REDUCED it by £150 / mo not got it for £150/mo

 

[clarky_gtt]

m//// gang

flogging mine when the new m4 is out!

when the weather is better, we'll meet up for a rip and not use our indicators

 

[DaveL485]

I would spend your £150/mo on glasses and / or eye surgery.

Mark REDUCED it by £150 / mo not got it for £150/mo

 

[Mark Davis]

m//// gang

flogging mine when the new m4 is out!

when the weather is better, we'll meet up for a rip and not use our indicators

indeed mate, let’s make sure we stick to the stereotype as much as possible.

 

[Mark Davis]

m//// gang

flogging mine when the new m4 is out!

when the weather is better, we'll meet up for a rip and not use our indicators

I’ve also already been looking at the Litchfield upgrade. £600 + VAT for an extra 80hp and 100lb ft. I’d say that’s pretty good value.

 

[clarky_gtt]

Bootmod3 is the tried and tested remap, look into it. Perfect feedback, you can adjust lots of parameters and remap the gearbox also. And its £350

That's my next mod now my warranty is nearly up...and a exhaust...and nothing else!

 

[andybond]

Bootmod3 is the tried and tested remap, look into it. Perfect feedback, you can adjust lots of parameters and remap the gearbox also. And its £350

That's my next mod now my warranty is nearly up...and a exhaust...and nothing else!

BM3 is not as good as the ECUTEK stuff. Its pretty poor in comparison.

 

[Mark Davis]

Bootmod3 is the tried and tested remap, look into it. Perfect feedback, you can adjust lots of parameters and remap the gearbox also. And its £350

That's my next mod now my warranty is nearly up...and a exhaust...and nothing else!

Im unclear of the rules regarding modifying a PCP car, assuming as long as car goes back after term as OE then all good ? Although I have a BMW warranty for first 12 months so guessing I should leave it alone for at least the first year ?

What’s your take @clarky_gtt ?

 

[clarky_gtt]

mines lowered, all the carbon, decatted....my dealer never questioned it haha