bmw vs st

Smalguy
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30 Dec 2014 19:37 #179027 by Smalguy

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howsit guys ..

looking to upgrade my wheels in January to match my upgraded physique if been working on haha anywho been looking at either a 2013/2014 ford fiesta st or a 2011 bmw 323i .. any opinions ?? anyone got some experience with these 2 badboys ? i know It's not what car u drive, it's the size of the arm hanging out the window that matter but hey ..

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Oupa
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30 Dec 2014 19:41 #179028 by Oupa

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Dont buy a bmw if there is no motorplan.

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Smalguy
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30 Dec 2014 19:43 #179029 by Smalguy

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yeah thats what everyone is telling me so much luxury but when things go wrong its a small fortune .. so much options

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00pump
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30 Dec 2014 19:47 #179030 by 00pump

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The sensors in majority of BMW's start to go after a few years.. My wife's car was NEW, replace the brakes, bam the sensors are gone..

I got rid of that car very quickly.. Just know the Ford ST is a nice car, the problem is its a young guys car so majority of the time it's been drilled.

"Whether You Think You Can or Can't, You're Right"--Henry Ford

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Smalguy
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30 Dec 2014 19:51 #179031 by Smalguy

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the lucky thing of the st i can pick one up for 210k and its only got like 8000km on the clock and its got a 4 year / 100 000km service plan and 4 year/ 120 000km warranty plan extension plan

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00pump
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30 Dec 2014 19:58 #179032 by 00pump

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I do know Ford has some of the worst plans around, the extended warranty plan, who is it through?

You need to be so careful with them, as when it comes time to pay they start digging into the fine print..

I know buy the most expensive motor plan, where everthing is covered, except tyres. Brakes, wipers, globes, you name it, it's covered..

The Ford ST is a lovely car, my brothers had one some years back with the blue stripes, the car pulled nicely..

"Whether You Think You Can or Can't, You're Right"--Henry Ford

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Mason Might
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30 Dec 2014 20:01 #179033 by Mason Might

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Get a motor plan and take the BMW...

Leave the ST for the young-uns...

The BMW is super smooth...

But if you see mitsubishi run the fuck away :unsure:

When it hurts... That's when i start counting, because that's when it starts to count.

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Smalguy
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30 Dec 2014 20:08 - 30 Dec 2014 20:08 #179035 by Smalguy

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haha yeah the beemer is a beaut its the m sport pack one its haastag but doesnt have the oompf of the st .. but jis its tough making these decisions luxury vs speed .. and then the prices with them make it even harder cause in the 200k area its a either or scenario

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Oupa
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30 Dec 2014 20:47 - 30 Dec 2014 20:48 #179036 by Oupa

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Windgat when you are young, luxury when you are older

i would still choose the bmw

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donkiekong
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30 Dec 2014 21:08 #179038 by donkiekong

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Bmw for sure , gives you a more Sophisticated and successful look as if you achieved your goals in life and have the luxury to afford what you can drive

So go with the bmw

Because every young snob with a rich mommy and daddy is driving around with a ST and I'm sure you don't want the spoiled brat image

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FIllet
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30 Dec 2014 21:40 #179043 by FIllet

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BMW is not what it was ten years ago and St is a boy racer. Audi won't let you down but buy in warranty. Brake change was 12k, but it's still under warranty. Not a days trouble.

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Mason Might
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30 Dec 2014 22:02 #179045 by Mason Might

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Till some douche' rear ends you and you need to protect that beauties honour right Fillet? :whistle: :lol:

When it hurts... That's when i start counting, because that's when it starts to count.

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FIllet
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30 Dec 2014 22:12 #179046 by FIllet

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Mason Might wrote: Till some douche' rear ends you and you need to protect that beauties honour right Fillet? :whistle: :lol:

lol, slap him around and send for repairs

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Mince
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31 Dec 2014 06:21 #179052 by Mince

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*COUGH* VW *COUGH*

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donkiekong
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31 Dec 2014 07:24 #179054 by donkiekong

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Mince , you suggesting GTI ??

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Rhino
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31 Dec 2014 07:54 #179055 by Rhino

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My wife got a demo Subaru forester XT not long ago, What a car..! If I wake up before her which is most mornings it's mine :lol:

Go big or go home...

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Smalguy
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31 Dec 2014 11:48 #179065 by Smalguy

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nah vw is great quality but every oke has one .. drove a Subaru legacy gt this morning .. holy shizzz .. haha anyway think its going to be the bmw 323 steptronic .. got one for 190k 2012 model still under service and warranty till 2017 and has only 35 000 on the clock

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tylerx
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31 Dec 2014 12:53 #179070 by tylerx

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Mate, I know you have been given a lot of advice here and have that and all else concerned to make a good decision.
I can only caution against against a BMW that is no longer on motor plan, I assume that you dont want to burn money on endless repairs whcih may surface. Sure the ST has its flaws but it will surely cost you a lot less to maintain than a used BMW.

Again it matter what your goals are. Let us know what you finally decide upon.

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Outlaw #19
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01 Jan 2015 14:05 #179107 by Outlaw #19

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Why not a 330D? Luxury plus it can be pretty potent with a chip and some tinkering - a stage 2 E90 330d made 784nm :evil:

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PBO
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01 Jan 2015 16:54 #179124 by PBO

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I am a bmw fan but in this i would go for the st... firstly 0-100 in 6.9 sec so will out perform the bmw and secondly 2013-2014 will have service plan and warranty so better option financially and then feul economy wise a 323i gets mabe 9l per 100km where the st will sit on 6 mabe 7 so more feul economic so all round better decision

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donkiekong
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01 Jan 2015 18:01 #179132 by donkiekong

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Hay buddy keep us updated on what your choice will be

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Pyroclasm
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01 Jan 2015 18:14 #179135 by Pyroclasm

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Rhino wrote: My wife got a demo Subaru forester XT not long ago, What a car..! If I wake up before her which is most mornings it's mine :lol:

So you guys are happy?

I would choose the BMW we have a 3 series and we are very happy with it.

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Rhino
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01 Jan 2015 18:42 #179140 by Rhino

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Pyroclasm wrote:
Rhino wrote: My wife got a demo Subaru forester XT not long ago, What a car..! If I wake up before her which is most mornings it's mine :lol:

So you guys are happy?

I would choose the BMW we have a 3 series and we are very happy with it.

Yip I love the thing. I'd choose it any day of the week for JHB driving over my Discovery.

Go big or go home...

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clutchplate
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03 Jan 2015 22:24 #179212 by clutchplate

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Lots of good info here, any of the 6 cylinder petrol BMW's you can't go wrong with. Honestly I have been fortunate to own a few very nice cars but since getting my first BMW I haven't looked back. Let us know how it goes.
I may be tempted to look at a 320d at that price point you could pick something very decent up.

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Mince
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05 Jan 2015 07:36 #179237 by Mince

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If i have to choose between those 2 i would say BMW.
BMW 1 series is a amazing car love the look

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