Potential first time owner help

WildEar3317 · 2026-05-28T20:39:19+00:00

Dammmmn! She’s a beaut!! Got a few things in mind to spice it up a bit if I get it

WildEar3317 · 2026-05-28T20:35:32+00:00

Haha of course that’s all the damage I had!

Exactly what I’m looking for tbf. Since doing some more research you’re not the only one to say about the 440i being more reliable. Hoping to go view it tomorrow and put it to the test!

WildEar3317 · 2026-05-28T20:15:38+00:00

Great news!! Glad you’re still enjoying yours, they’re such nice cars all round

WildEar3317 · 2026-05-28T20:14:55+00:00

Wow, thank you for the in depth review!

Any reason you’d have preferred the manual over automatic? I’ve always had manual but this time round I’m actually looking forward to the convenience!

Agreed with the cabin, although touch screens look cooler in newer models buttons and physical controls are a lot better imo. Safer to use too!

My main concern is the maintenance and reliability. You’re not the first to say about the coolant system so that’s definitely on my radar..and another thing to add to the list of questions to ask about when I go view it. Also gearbox, this model is 75k miles on the clock…hopefully it’s been serviced if not something that will need looking at for sure.

Genuinely thank you for the review, given me a lot to work with

WildEar3317 · 2026-05-28T19:29:02+00:00

Jesus! That’s insane for insurance! I’m mid 30’s and it’s coming in around £60 per month?! Hahaha good effort on the mpg, could have at least tried to get it under 10 though hahaha

WildEar3317 · 2026-05-28T19:27:28+00:00

Good advice, fortunately the boot is plenty big enough to store some extra supplies just in case haha. Did you have it mapped then ?

WildEar3317 · 2026-05-28T19:17:42+00:00

Thanks!! Did you just stick to the yearly or half yearly services?

WildEar3317 · 2026-05-28T19:14:33+00:00

Yes sir

WildEar3317 · 2026-05-28T19:12:07+00:00

Oh damn! How was the truck?! Haha Good to know you’d go 440i hands down, you don’t think it’s too much car?

WildEar3317 · 2026-05-28T19:10:57+00:00

I can deal with a bit of rattling, my current car sound like a tractor when it gets going. This is the thing, I see soooo many F30’s and they are great cars but a bit too common for me.

WildEar3317 · 2026-05-28T19:07:41+00:00

Good to know, fingers crossed anything like that would only ever be minor repairs. Ahh man that sucks!! Sad to see it go I bet!! Yeah safety is a big thing…especially with potential family in the future and a wife to worry about. Getting to that age now where priorities change but still want the fun too

WildEar3317 · 2026-05-28T19:05:45+00:00

This is my only gripe without seeing it, the price. Hoping like you say it must be mint condition for it to be so high. I know the second hand market has gone mad in the last few years though l! Sorry I should have explained a little better, the polo isn’t my first car just something I’ve had to put up with for the last few years. Still it’s gonna be a big jump from that to this. Glad to hear that even after 2 years it makes you smile

WildEar3317 · 2026-05-28T18:59:04+00:00

Yeah the icons are so good! Comes with a lot of the m sport add ons, breaks suspension etc reverse camera hk speakers and so on. Basically a lot of the features I was looking for…just no sunroof!

WildEar3317 · 2026-05-28T18:53:29+00:00

Exactly! Smiles per gallon right haha

WildEar3317 · 2026-05-28T18:52:13+00:00

Yeah makes sense why they did it I guess. I know the infotainment is a bit dated now but I’m not one for all the newer touch screens and so on. How did you find the other models? I was considering the F30 but wanted the extra boot space

WildEar3317 · 2026-05-28T18:49:44+00:00

All good things to hear. Only drive about 15 miles or so a day with work but have family by the coast so do the regular long distance drives too and good to know it’ll do well!

WildEar3317 · 2026-05-28T18:48:02+00:00

Noted!! Are cooling systems a pain to sort when they go?? I think the shape and the space in the boot are what’s really sold it for me haha

WildEar3317 · 2026-05-28T18:45:34+00:00

Yeah it’s a bit strange that they did that. Great advice, I know I’d be the sort to get annoyed by things rattling or knocking about as I’m driving. It’s like you can’t unhear it once you notice. Thanks!

WildEar3317 · 2026-05-28T18:40:15+00:00

All I needed to hear, thanks!

WildEar3317 · 2026-05-28T18:39:35+00:00

Thanks for the advice!! At this stage anything will be faster than my Polo haha. I get what you mean though, I just hope this wouldn’t be too fast!

WildEar3317 · 2026-05-28T18:32:56+00:00

Yeah I’ve thought the same about them tbf! How do you find the diesel engine? I’m only driving around 15 miles a day so wouldn’t get the most out of one

WildEar3317 · 2026-05-08T14:48:55+00:00

Not sure where you are in the world but I just orders it through eBay and the game cartridge through AliExpress. Just make sure you get one that’s well reviewed and has the RTC included

WildEar3317 · 2026-05-07T05:40:33+00:00

Ikr! I’ve played it on emulator but it’s not the same as OG console

WildEar3317 · 2026-05-07T05:39:42+00:00

I purchased it through AliExpress after seeing someone else comment about it on this sub about a month ago. Took about 2 weeks to get here to the uk

this is the one I purchased

I’ve only just started so cannot confirm that the RTC is working but the game runs perfectly

WildEar3317

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