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Afternoon all, just wanted to say hello, just joined up not actually got a BMW yet but I'm looking to change my Lexus IS200 for a Diesel 3 series touring so thought i'd sign up, will probably be after some advice on buying tips very soon, what to look for trim levels that sort of thing, so any advice, tips or general info would be greatly appreciated, will have a look through the site aswell to get some ideas for simple mods for when I get one, look forward to getting to know you all.

Cheers Andy. :D

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You did the right thing Andy ;)

Welcome to THE fastest growing BMW Owners Club mate...

Plenty of Facts 'n Fun here for you to join in with and good luck shopping for your new Beamer...

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Thanks guys, yes Andy i'm am indeed an Evertonian but don't let that put you off :lol: will post up what i'm after and see what people say, want to have a bit more input first though before I start with the questions.

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Afternoon all, just wanted to say hello, just joined up not actually got a BMW yet but I'm looking to change my Lexus IS200 for a Diesel 3 series touring so thought i'd sign up, will probably be after some advice on buying tips very soon, what to look for trim levels that sort of thing, so any advice, tips or general info would be greatly appreciated, will have a look through the site aswell to get some ideas for simple mods for when I get one, look forward to getting to know you all.

Cheers Andy. :D

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Hi Andy! :) Welcome, I am quite new myself to the site. I have the new x3. Are you going to buy a new car? There are always deals to be done, whichever garage you go to. Dont let them rip you off.

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Welcome along mate and the same as what the others said, stick around it's handy to know these guys they certainly know there stuff and have helped me out a number of times, remember to put pics up when you buy one and when you do buy one make sure you don't leave that garage without a full tank of fuel, that's what I did lol :)

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Thanks guys, yes Andy i'm am indeed an Evertonian but don't let that put you off :lol: will post up what i'm after and see what people say, want to have a bit more input first though before I start with the questions.

im a blue myself :D

are you from liverpool then?

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im a blue myself :D

are you from liverpool then?

From Skem mate, glad to have a fellow blue on board should make things a bit easier :lol:

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Thanks for the welcome guys, not buying new (I wish) I have seen a really nice 2001 touring on Autotrader it's exactly what I want, right wheels, right colour service history good trim level but has 125k on the clock which I'm not sure about as my Lex only has 101k so didn't really want anything higher than I already have.

If you guys are like every other forum you like pics so this is what I have a the moment.

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Nice post mate, 125k is NOTHING for a BMW.... They are bulletproof pal... I have known BMW's go thru 300k before any refit - GOSPEL !

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Hi welcome along mate, nice is200 there...

What size engine you looking into for the BMW?

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Nice post mate, 125k is NOTHING for a BMW.... They are bulletproof pal... I have known BMW's go thru 300k before any refit - GOSPEL !

Just "Run-in" if you ask me lol

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Looking for 20l diesel touring, so I guess 144k is nothing aswell then, just found one pretty local and well within budget. Will be sorry to get rid of the Lex after spending the last for years firstly restoring it then modifying it but my current situation means I can't aford to run it any more so it has to go hence getting a Beemer as I don't want to downgrade.

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I have a 2003 320d, mate you wont be dissapointed.

45-50mpg....even had over 60mpg on a long run!!!

150bhp, I think 243 torques.

Pulls like a train through every gear.

Go for the SE model, they are a little more specced.

Have you got a link to the one you found??

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Not sure how to link from Autotrader but it's a 2003 in grey with 144k and is £2700, also the one I really like is a 2001 125k in grey for £3499.

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Gotta agree with Andy 'n Gav... Watched an old Top Gear this morning where the diesel ('04 plates) Kept up with the v8 lol...

Again, ze Germans do it best !!!

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http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201109380840653/sort/priceasc/usedcars/price-to/4000/body-type/estate/colour/grey/model/3_series/make/bmw/radius/1501/postcode/ws86bl/page/1?logcode=p

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201108380691621/sort/priceasc/usedcars/price-to/4000/body-type/estate/colour/grey/model/3_series/make/bmw/radius/1501/postcode/ws86bl/page/1?logcode=p

give me an hour, just got to pop out, ill have a proper look at them

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Aint had to go out lol...

They both look good mate, The £2700 one...seems a little cheap though..

If its good...its a bargain

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Their the ones I love the 2001 its exactly what I'm after but its not local and may be too far to go to find out It's a pig, not in a great rush but want one soon, might see if It's still available next weekend and go and have a look, would prefer a newer one though.

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skem , not to fare then! im in huyton.

were having a meet in wales in a few weeks if yer up for it?

Not far at all mate, would have to bring my Lex so will wait until I've got a Beemer to start attending meets.

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Will see matey, if its a Sat then I defo can't and if It's more than 20 miles from here I can't afford the petrol:)

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its a sunday

meeting at demon tweeks in wrexham, then onto the EVO triangle, stopping off at the horse shoe pass. then we will decide from there what else to do. poss home lol

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