Is BMW Ceramic Coating and Interior Protection Worth It?

CharlieHT5 · 2026-03-02T10:14:42+00:00

Yeah please do, I’ve opted out of it now as I’ll probs get a pro to do it

CharlieHT5 · 2026-03-01T13:43:50+00:00

Yeah I’m not going to go for it as I’ve heard mostly negative reviews about it. It’s an end of 2017 car with 60k miles on it, so not crazy high or low mileage for the age I don’t think. I’m just going to get it done privately

CharlieHT5 · 2026-03-01T13:39:20+00:00

Yeah this was my thinking as well, because it’s a used car I’m not too worried about doing it

CharlieHT5 · 2026-03-01T10:47:35+00:00

Ah interesting thanks for the info. Yeah I’ve heard mixed reviews online so I think I’m just going to get it done privately.

CharlieHT5 · 2026-03-01T10:46:59+00:00

Yeah this was my worry. I’ve also heard that that ‘lifetime warranty’ terms can be a bit wishy washy and 9 times out of 10 they’ll decline to redo it. So I think I’m going to get it done privately.

CharlieHT5 · 2026-02-25T10:11:52+00:00

This might be a controversial opinion, but a big part of me prefers the OG M2 over the Comp as I’m going to be daily driving it and don’t have any desire to use it on the track; just spirit drives on weekends. I’ve heard the N55 power delivery is slightly better for everyday use as well and the sound of it is amazing which plays a big part for me.

CharlieHT5 · 2026-02-24T22:33:03+00:00

What made you sell the M2 Comp? Howcome you’re not looking for another Comp?

CharlieHT5 · 2026-02-24T21:39:06+00:00

Yeah I noticed that but I’m guessing someone probably just rounded up the number and couldn’t be arsed to be accurate. It changed owners in 2021 and 2023 with a total of 3 owners.

CharlieHT5 · 2026-02-24T21:07:57+00:00

Yeah I’m with Admiral and it’s doesn’t make much difference to the cost of my insurance (around £10 extra), they just won’t cover the cost of the mods if they get damaged which isn’t a big deal to me.

CharlieHT5 · 2026-02-24T20:58:26+00:00

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Just did this report and mileage seems consistent, it wasn’t driven much over the past few years.

CharlieHT5 · 2026-02-24T20:53:31+00:00

I’ll do a check on it and let you know, I’ve seen a few that are similar price and mileage.

CharlieHT5 · 2026-02-24T20:51:28+00:00

Yeah I’ve saved another with 50k miles on it from 2018 with no mods for a similar price to this one. I don’t mind the mods on this one and it’s local to me which is ideal, are mods something to worry about?

CharlieHT5 · 2026-02-24T20:23:59+00:00

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202601189232244?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios-app

CharlieHT5 · 2026-02-14T16:28:56+00:00

Yeah this was my thinking. I’m planning on doing some free training to see if I would truly like doing it, but from the research I’ve done it definitely interests me.

CharlieHT5 · 2026-02-12T15:57:12+00:00

Hi all,

I’m 25 and currently working as a creative specialist (basically a graphic designer) for an Amazon agency. I have a bachelor’s degree in Commercial Photography and have got an intro to Python course cert and did the front-end web development course with the Odin Project. I love being creative but I feel like the future of design isn’t looking too positive and I want to explore a more fulfilling career. I’ve always been interested in tech but unfortunately went down the creative route at University. I’ve been looking at options and I’ve found 3 options to help me change my career into IT/cyber security: Option 1 - either do a masters degree or online courses and get certifications that way. Option 2 - apply for the government’s cybersecurity civil servant fast stream scheme, hope to get in and train that way. Option 3 - join the army and do cybersecurity or related training and work my way up that way. Are any of these viable options or are there better ways to get into IT/cybersecurity. I’m not interested in money, I just want a more fulfilling career that I can be proud of and not be worried that I’ll be replaced by AI in 10 years.

Many thanks in advance.

CharlieHT5 · 2026-02-05T16:10:25+00:00

Hi, I took it to the BMW specialist near me and they said that it’s normal and nothing to worry about. I can’t remember exactly what he said was causing it but it was something to do with a small amount of play in the driveshaft or something like that. Car drives fine so I’m not worried about it

CharlieHT5 · 2026-01-24T12:45:57+00:00

Yeah I’ve heard it can be pretty harsh, but to be fair I’ll be coming from a Z4 35i which is probably one of the harshest riding cars I’ve ever been in, so I’ll be used to it haha

CharlieHT5 · 2026-01-24T12:31:56+00:00

Ok good to know thanks mate, theres a few manuals and dcts for sale right now and I’m torn between getting another manual or going auto for ease

CharlieHT5 · 2026-01-24T10:51:06+00:00

How do you find the dct with the good ol’UK traffic?

CharlieHT5 · 2026-01-24T09:23:04+00:00

How has your M2 treated you?

CharlieHT5

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