el-diablo675
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Mine won't see a dealer when I pick it up unless it's warranty work. I'll be using a very good independent near me who has all the software to add service on the BMW database.
S3 Sportback or M140i
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I thought this was a decent deal for a M240i http://www.petervardybmw.co.uk/cars/2-series/2-series-coupe/m240i/m240i-coupé/m240i-coupe/
el-diablo675
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Obviously this isn't going to be 100% accurate, but it's not going to be a million miles off either!
I've just done a standard S3 and GTi quote via carwow on a 3 door manual:
I then took £1000 off those prices to make the finance price on the PCP tool come to those figures minus a £1000 deposit:
So £65.79 a month difference based on a basic S3, the GTi comes with a lot as standard that most people will spec on the S3, so the price will only go up! About £25 for every £1000 of options!?!
Granted the final price isn't great, but how many of us wait until we just break even and change anyway?
Change it to 8,000 mile and it goes to £155.99....then change to 10,000 mile and it jumps to £397.35. That seems a bit odd, more than doubles for an extra 2000 mile!!!
That's weird, no idea why they put it as a separate option for £450 on the Audi config then. You used broadspeed for some screenshots above and you can find the option there for the S3 by itself as well. I guess it has something to do with needing google maps. I definitely think they should have left it as a £450 option though.
I also wouldn't compare the GTI with the S3. GTI is a tier below performance wise and its FWD compared to AWD. You'd be better comparing the 2.0 TFSI A3 with the GTI.
I was doing the comparison mainly for my own point of view, if I were ordering another S3 with the same option I have now, plus the VC to make it different from this one! Like for like spec is well over £100 per month more for the S3. For that I would consider dropping power down to the GTi, most of the time I'm in and around town anyway. But I may well do a 2.0 A3 out of interest.
Fair point, I thought you were doing GTI v S3. I do like the Golf other than the dash layout, better wheel options on the facelift GTI.
I also like that they now have a middle option for the seats too, between tartan and really expensive leather ones. Indium grey looks like a great colour from this GTD pic.
I think the time is now if you want the M140i. The entire reason for buying them is that it's RWD and has the 3L straight 6 engine. To move to FWD and 2L 4Cy is going against everything that BMW has stood for. Might be good for people getting the last of the m140i as should hold it's price more.
http://www.bmwblog.com/2017/04/06/n...with-refreshed-styling-and-front-wheel-drive/
http://www.bmwblog.com/2017/04/06/n...with-refreshed-styling-and-front-wheel-drive/
el-diablo675
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el-diablo675
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Only done 30 miles took it easy but she wants to go. You can feel the shove as soon as you step on the pedal. Nice burble from exhaust too.
Ride is good and quiet compared to my old A3 tdi.
Cabin is un fussy which I like.
Been told by the wife not to chav it up lol.....
Ride is good and quiet compared to my old A3 tdi.
Cabin is un fussy which I like.
Been told by the wife not to chav it up lol.....
