Steve84N Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Don't see these come up often, it's the only manual I've seen since looking from the start of 2022. Not that highly specced but looks clean. https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2012-bmw-f11-535i-touring-m-sport 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Are you tempted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve84N Posted October 21, 2023 Author Share Posted October 21, 2023 Me? No. If I was buying for the first time I'd bid on it. However, I'm so deep into mine that it owes me multiple times what it's worth. Plus, when mine is all resolved it'll be a better car. Few more options and with bespoke interior, new engine/gearbox, refreshed suspension etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve84N Posted October 21, 2023 Author Share Posted October 21, 2023 I bid on this Alpina last year and it came down to a battle between me and the final winner. https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2011-bmw-alpina-f11-b5-biturbo-touring-1 The same car has just been sold again, just over a year later. First, they tried on Collecting Cars but it didn't hit the reserve price. Then it was on Autotrader advertised at £21,495 in Gloucestershire near me. The recent owner spent some money on it and added some miles but it's a bit suspicious to sell it on so soon. I would say I dodged a bullet, but then the 535i I bought instead shot me anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0011718 Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 That's a lovely spec motor that Steve! I bet you were gutted losing out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve84N Posted October 21, 2023 Author Share Posted October 21, 2023 I was but the original N62 engine is notoriously problematic. At the first listing on 120k miles it had already had a load of engine work due to burning oil. Super waft mobile though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwmike Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 What are the manuals like to drive ? I'd imagine a bit clunky vs the auto? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve84N Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 Not really, there's a dual mass flywheel to dampen the clutch. The 7th and 8th gears on the auto are both longer than the manual and 1-3 are shorter. Therefore, the auto is more optimal but I like being able to control the gears. I had a C63 Estate for 5 years, which was my first auto after a series of manual BMWs. It's nice to be back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve84N Posted October 30, 2023 Author Share Posted October 30, 2023 (edited) £15,813 including 7.2% buyer fee. I bought mine for £16,300 in July 2022 on 89k miles 2011. Edited November 1, 2023 by Steve84N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve84N Posted November 11, 2023 Author Share Posted November 11, 2023 None for ages and then two in quick succession! This one has a very similar spec to mine. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202311103828008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 Careful Black wheels, it’s been owned by an Audi driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve84N Posted November 11, 2023 Author Share Posted November 11, 2023 I hate black wheels with a passion and often yes, does indicate a certain kind of owner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadwell Parker Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Andrew said: Careful I also noticed ''Pictures of previous damage are available to view" hidden in the description and it's declared as Cat N. Might be nothing major but would be interesting to see the photos nonetheless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 4 hours ago, Cadwell Parker said: I also noticed ''Pictures of previous damage are available to view" hidden in the description and it's declared as Cat N. I didn’t get that far, once I saw the black wheels, I knew enough to avoid. 🤪 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve84N Posted November 11, 2023 Author Share Posted November 11, 2023 Autotrader is quite good, it shows you a symbol on the advert before you even click into it saying Cat N/S. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve84N Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 A very well specced 535i Touring sold on Collecting Cars twice, first time in Jan 22 and now again 2 years later. After 22,200 miles it only dropped £4,000 in 2 years. Another £1,605 strictly speaking for the fee the current owner had to pay to buy it, but still that's good for depreciation in the current climate. https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2015-bmw-f11-535i-touring-m-sport https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2015-bmw-f11-535i-m-sport-touring This one on Autotrader was first advertised rather optimistically for £27,000 and now desperate for a sale at £18,600! http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202307290208456 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Is that white one not jap spec? Auto too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve84N Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 They're all auto, didn't think it was worth starting a new thread. I can't see any signs of it being an import, although the colour suggests it could be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Aah ok. im sure I’ve seen a white jap import recently. Tend to be high spec with history checks blank in adverts. Maybe that’s being sold by first registered owner since import and either does know or think to mention? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve84N Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 That one has a tick for not imported in the basic checks. There was a similar looking imported 550i advertised until recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 No there was defo a white 535i Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394787075596?hash=item5beb24b60c:g:DZgAAOSwPA9k2dtx&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwPOvHa9JKtFZyIdul6ik6ey9J3l5eSzv0cejiX8GejzCo33WNV%2BYGJARkWvtKpY3%2Biu%2FmDlFA%2FWQwe4IFzl2QwG3zOj6Ve3OZcuViv6%2F568o2ifMwewvKBtuK0BJ%2BSs4%2F%2FWz0%2BiwJelBPmi69o1UQI5J0FMpnFjlDBVJCf%2FebrJ30USc7Mh69uoz0KQeiD2o5VVlTO%2BCQppVy7HtQIJ7qHNJdjZXSiYRWBQ7mzDgvWjEMQi%2BgvOnngkeFL0qMceV9A%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR5zJhMGjYw This one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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