01-15-2018, 04:49 PM | #46 |
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Yes. There is only my wife and 17 year old daughter and as she has grown it had got so cramped for her in the back of my coupe that for the last 12 months they both insisted we use my wife's Astra for journeys together. However, they both seem pretty happy with the space in the Gran Coupe so it is now the first choice car again
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01-16-2018, 11:03 AM | #47 |
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01-16-2018, 11:45 AM | #48 |
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I do like that chrome line trim, many dont, it may be possible to get it painted but i woundnt bother, to replace with the highgloss trim is very expensive. I perhaps get privacy glass tint fitted to finish it off.
you will find that this later model will drive quite different to your old 640d, i think theres perhaps been some suspension updates, the other nice bit is that the newer cars have a much more noticeable engine note amplified via sound module making the diesel sound abit more fruity. The larger diameter exhaust bore also ads more rear appearance over earlier cars Was this not an AUC / BMW dealer purchase in which case new mats and the spare key would be a given ?? |
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01-16-2018, 05:10 PM | #50 |
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I am going to get the Matt aluminium trim wrapped gloss black on Friday. £100. I might also get the kidney grill surrounds done leaving the slats chrome. £30.
I have indeed noticed the fruitier exhaust note, wider exhausts and a softer, quieter ride even though it is still on runflats. I also think the gear change is smoother and the car feels even quicker! No I bought from an independent. I picked up some new BMW mats today and while there asked BMW to look up where the car was last serviced. I then called that dealership who helpfully told me the company which was running the car so i am now in touch with the previous driver. Hopefully he will find the spare key |
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01-17-2018, 04:16 PM | #51 |
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Not trying to hijack the post but I don't want to start another post.
Would cinnamon brown cheapen the interior of 640D gran Coupe or not? Would nappa leather with cognac colour worth the money? |
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01-18-2018, 05:29 AM | #52 |
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Its quiet an acquired taste and may hamper your future markey come sale time, but if you like it buy it. I had an e46 m3 with Kiwi leather, that was referred to as snot green, though in reality it looked more of a mustard colour that looked great
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01-18-2018, 05:31 AM | #53 | |
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There is certainly some gearbox updated too, you will see that the gear change in sport mode is far more aggressive and at higher speeds and revs you get a nice judder when changing gear |
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01-27-2018, 07:03 PM | #54 |
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Sorry Mark
Not been on this for ages... Sorry to hear your bad news, although it looks like it turned out well in the end... Nice looking new motor... Just quickly as an aside, were you aware you can insure your excess for not much money.... Both my wife and son have high excesses, to keep their premiums down... The excess is insured separately... Something like £30 for £600 excess and £40 for £1000 excess... Has worked well for me in the past, ensuring our renewals are reasonable... Just a thought....? |
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01-28-2018, 07:05 PM | #56 |
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