Query about Ghibli boot/trunk trim
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Hi G-Loc, nice looking Ghibli, what were you driving previously and how does this compare ? Is yours Petrol or Diesel and if Petrol is it an S ? I am fighting the urge to get a Granturismo and looking at getting a 2017+ low miles v6s ready to switch back to office working in October. Who did you buy from, Dealer of Private ?
Is a Petrol S version 66 plate. Previously was driving a 330d GT and a 4200 Cambiocorsa for weekends, but wanted to consolidate to 1 car that was a bit of fun but also carry wife+3 kids. My previous 'family cars' were all Alfas- two 156s and a 159 (all petrol) so nice to get back to the benzina! TBH the 330d GT was a incredibly competent and practical car, with no little speed either, but failed to stir the soul. The 4200 Coupe CC was a thing of beauty and the V8 thunderous, but always something expensive round the corner (despite having a wonderful independent nearby), the CC box prehistoric now we are all used the ZF boxes, and it hated slow traffic. Not to mention a satnav that ran off a CD, and every plastic surface gone sticky!
Driving the Ghibli S obviously is not as sonorous as the V8, but is nice and throaty in sport mode. Also I find myself driving it in (sport) manual mode so it can be revved long and high in the gears, and it sounds pretty good in kick down as well. I can honestly say I never had any desire to ever drive the BMW Sooter in manual. So overall much more fun in the car I end up spending 90% of my driving in anyway!
PS. Was a trade purchase. 37k miles, extended Mas warranty to Dec '21. It was the colour I wanted, with the dark grey wheels I wanted, luxury pack (extended alcantara on ceiling etc) and had the touch-screen infotainment which was also a prerequisite for me. BTW I found that private sellers were very sticky on price-may be not surprising-dealers willing to do a deal on a car they've paid £20k p/x for, vs a private seller who will be taking £10ks in depreciation even if they did not buy new.
PS. Also resisted the temptation to get a GT and keep the BMW. Even struck a deal on a 4.7S but inspection revealed too many issues such as rotting subframe (in a 2010 main dealer serviced car!). Worked out that the only GT I'd be willing to get would be the Sport and £35k for a weekend car too rich for my blood.
That looks really good, great spec and the paint really works on that shape, I always like cream leather interiors and with the piano black trim + blue paint it is a very good looking motor. I am facing the same issues.. my wife runs a 2018 C class coupe Merc so we have a 4 seat car already so really with 2 kids we need 5 seats for that extra passenger capability and i want an interesting daily driver for 50 mile work commute.
There are few V6s's around, as you no doubt found when looking, and prices are premium for the few 2017my - 66 plates that exist.... I have time yet, 2 months to find and sort one and am already prepared that If I just can't find an "S" then I will go for a V6 petrol with the lowest miles, best history and highest spec I can find.
Enjoy, that is a really nice motor !
cheers!
PS. Hold out for an S if you can!
This is not a bad deal IMO...https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202007040865053
(also I know the guy has some wiggle room on asking price)
PS. Hold out for an S if you can!
This is not a bad deal IMO...https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202007040865053
(also I know the guy has some wiggle room on asking price)
Interesting. That non-S you highlighted is a great price but you'll still be down £10+k depreciation after 18 months IMO. Do the non-S versions still get inferior brakes now? I considered betting a 3-4 yr old non S and chipping it but went with the 6-piston front brakes of the S in the end.
Yeah I saw that advert, bit over my mileage target, but if still around when I buy it will be one to check out.
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I wasn't just imagining it lol...
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Haha.. i run my autotrader search twice a day.. this one has shown up and it looks good.. i quite like this one also -They stopped doing the S a while ago now so probably why they are rare.
There are a few non S kicking about now at really good prices..
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https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202007271758311
I wouldn’t worry about the mileage more the service history and if the discs have been changed. The Ghibli needs a decent slug of power as it is a heavy lump being on the QP6 platform so needs good power and strong brakes.