I activated the button - New F31 owner (to me)

[Treeri]

Deliberated extensively over my subsequent vehicle.

Summary: Sold a Boxster and a 15-year-old Focus estate, and purchased a BMW F31 320i automatic.

After owning and cherishing a 2005 987 Boxster for four years, I was somehow convinced to get a puppy. The two-seater was impractical, so I purchased a 2009 Focus estate for dog transportation, reserving the Boxster for weekends. After many months, the Boxster had hardly progressed, and components began seizing and failing. It is time to rectify it and proceed, regrettably.

Which resulted in my possession of the inferior vehicle. Operated the vehicle for eighteen months until the expenses from the previous year and the monotony of ownership became burdensome.

Examined a Mini Clubman Cooper S; aesthetically pleasing but rather diminutive. I have decided to focus on an F31 320i automatic and have increased my budget somewhat.

Observed a vehicle equipped with X-Drive and 55,000 kilometres at a nearby Evans Halshaw dealership. Immediately identified an oil leak, subsequently determined to be from the fractured oil filter housing, but proceeded with a test drive that solidified my decision. I wanted one, but not that particular model, and I did not wish to purchase 13 warranties along with it. Thank you, Evans Halshaw.

I waited patiently and saw a listing on Autotrader that seemed to be the ideal option. barely three pre-preparation photographs were available, but it had a commendable (Sport) specification with many additional features and barely 32,000 miles on a 68 plate. I placed a deposit while it was being prepared and continued to search, but I could not find anything comparable in terms of pricing and specifications. Purchased it three weeks ago, and I am enamoured with it. I was completely unaware of the significant improvement over the Focus, even after upgrading its suspension.

Exceedingly pleasurable to operate. Permeates universally but will elevate its skirts and proceed with reasonable swiftness upon request. I have returned to the sentiment of having my first automobile, when one would seek any pretext to drive.

It is necessary to make the payment immediately. 😆

[HOV]

Enjoy your vehicle.
Maintain regular service along with additional oil changes, and it will last for years.
The automatic gearbox requires servicing at around 60,000 miles; disregard BMW's "sealed for life" claim, since they do not manufacture the gearbox.

[Treeri]

I will undoubtedly maintain the maintenance. I have never had a car this young before 😄, but I consistently ensure my vehicles are properly maintained, whether I delegate the task to my technician or do it myself. Similar to others, I will be doing my oil changes more often than recommended.

I have not been inactive, particularly with my studies, and I am somewhat attentive to the gearbox service. Thank you. 😊 My yearly mileage is around 6,000 to 8,000 miles, so I anticipate some time before incurring significant repair and maintenance expenses for the vehicle.

[johnnyb44]

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[norbury.brook]

I presume rear-wheel drive? The transfer box oil also need servicing.Tyres are a critical consideration if it is an xDrive vehicle.Although you do not mention it, enjoy the vehicle; I had an R31 330d xDrive for 18 months, and my nephew now has it.

[Treeri]

While X-Drive may seem advantageous, my experience with mostly older vehicles and self-maintenance has led me to be sceptical of superfluous technology, since it often incurs exorbitant repair costs when malfunctions occur. I do not need it.