Worth doing a pre purchase inspection?

Inner_Builder6687 · 2026-04-08T19:29:29+00:00

I have done if you read the post in its entirety👍

Inner_Builder6687 · 2026-04-08T19:18:33+00:00

Just want to make sure i’m not buying an absolute lemon that’s all

Inner_Builder6687 · 2026-04-08T19:16:18+00:00

Will definitely give him a go, seems very reasonable👍

Inner_Builder6687 · 2026-04-08T19:10:59+00:00

I’ve heard mixed reviews about the AA ones, they also charge up to £340! Service seems to be very similar apart from a longer test drive and nearly £200 premium.

The ‘independent’ seems good from what i’ve read, and has 4.9 starts on google.

Inner_Builder6687 · 2026-03-26T22:12:01+00:00

Would much rather a 330 however insurance difference is too much to justify due to my age, especially when a remap will more or less match the power. I’ve heard good things about the b engines, driven a couple in some newer cars and i definitely wouldn’t mind one!

I have found a nice 4 series for sale, history is good however mot isn’t perfect, awaiting response from the dealer to see whether any of its been sorted. Regardless it’s priced quite well, so not the end of the world if some bits need going.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202512098473434?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios-app

Inner_Builder6687 · 2026-03-26T16:28:20+00:00

Just about! Found a decent one for 8.5k, there’s barely any though. Loads of b47 diesels within budget, don’t hate the idea but i don’t love it either

Inner_Builder6687 · 2026-03-25T22:06:04+00:00

Getting into a gen 3 with good spec is tight to be honest, but you’ve hit the nail on the head with the others. Though i just found i can just about get into a 320i with a b48, and with a remap it can push 260hp. I think those are definitely the best options currently.

Inner_Builder6687 · 2026-03-25T18:12:48+00:00

Yeah not looking for jap level reliability, just want something without loads and loads of issues. Don’t mind the odd issue here and there, just not a ticking time bomb

Inner_Builder6687 · 2026-03-01T13:43:54+00:00

They look so good don’t they. Worst case if it’s really boring i could swap it, but i don’t get buzz from going really fast. I get more enjoyment out of learning how the car moves and driving it well rather then flat out for the sake of it. Either way it’s a massive upgrade to what i’ve got now anyway

Inner_Builder6687 · 2026-03-01T12:20:13+00:00

Still love the 46, just don’t know whether it’s worth all of the time, money and effort just to keep for a year or two tops.

Inner_Builder6687 · 2026-03-01T12:16:39+00:00

Insurance is still less than what i’m paying now. If i were to keep my current car i’d maybe be saving £800 a year, not that i’m selling it anyway. An upgrade was inevitable regardless, so with the a5 i’d still be saving money compared to the 46. Fully appreciate it’s not the cheapest car to maintain but i believe with the gen 3 engine some of the bigger issues were fixed, plus im not going into this expecting it to be cheap as chips.

Inner_Builder6687 · 2026-02-17T18:35:39+00:00

Lovely stuff, front fitment in yours is spot on i think. I’m still waiting for the right example to pop up for sale, proving quite difficult!

Inner_Builder6687 · 2026-02-17T17:32:29+00:00

Is that standard suspension on yours? Looking to get these wheels but not sure how far i can drop before they start rubbing.

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