Looks pretty, but no torque or traction ;)
29 March 2006, 02:12 PM
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Looks good mate I have to admit, if I absolutely definately HAD to have a BMW or my whole entire family would be killed, it would be one of those 
Interior looksspot on too
Interior looksspot on too
29 March 2006, 02:36 PM
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Nice 
This is exaclty whats next on my shopping list, exterior/interior colour combi.
Was kind of considering a cab but a certain Mr Litten suggested I night need to change jobs for one of those, you know, take up cutting peoples hair for living
But still havent made my mind up.. cab with hard top or coupe?
How have you found the move from a turbo'd engine to the N/A if you dont mind me asking?
This is exaclty whats next on my shopping list, exterior/interior colour combi.
Was kind of considering a cab but a certain Mr Litten suggested I night need to change jobs for one of those, you know, take up cutting peoples hair for living
But still havent made my mind up.. cab with hard top or coupe?How have you found the move from a turbo'd engine to the N/A if you dont mind me asking?
29 March 2006, 04:45 PM
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I'm bored. I want an Evo IX tuned to 400 BHP. Tricky to dispose of the M3 without getting bitten though having recently bought it at a dealer...
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29 March 2006, 05:22 PM
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Bought Nov 05.
June 04 Coupe, 04 plate, UK car, I'm the second owner.
12299 miles - just had oil service, running in service done on time by BMW.
Always run on Optimax by me, oil warmed up properly.
Silver Grey - immaculate
Imola Red leather - immaculate
SMG - never launched by me
Sat Nav Pro/TV with latest firmware
19" wheels (perfect) good tyres
Harmon Kardon
CD Autochanger
Bluetooth
Front centre arm rest
Sunroof
Heated seats
Aluminium shadow
High gloss shadow
3rd belt & headrest
Mats
June 04 Coupe, 04 plate, UK car, I'm the second owner.
12299 miles - just had oil service, running in service done on time by BMW.
Always run on Optimax by me, oil warmed up properly.
Silver Grey - immaculate
Imola Red leather - immaculate
SMG - never launched by me
Sat Nav Pro/TV with latest firmware
19" wheels (perfect) good tyres
Harmon Kardon
CD Autochanger
Bluetooth
Front centre arm rest
Sunroof
Heated seats
Aluminium shadow
High gloss shadow
3rd belt & headrest
Mats
29 March 2006, 05:22 PM
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Lush. Best interior colour scheme in the world too, apart from maybe the outside of the car being black instead.
Re-read previous post.
Re-read previous post.
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Bored after 5 months? Not good. I have had a bit of nagging feeling this might be the case. Nice car, plenty(ish) of power but ultimately... boring.
In all fairness, I havent driven one, so I can only guess but
I took 330D Sport out last year and was going to trade the Scoob in... very nice, really impressive for a diesel but absolutely no soul.
In all fairness, I havent driven one, so I can only guess but
I took 330D Sport out last year and was going to trade the Scoob in... very nice, really impressive for a diesel but absolutely no soul.
29 March 2006, 06:34 PM
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Bored after 1 month really, but have been hanging on to it. I really chose an M3 by excluding everything else. I thought it would grow on me, which it has a little, but I still want to move on, just how to do it into a nice Evo without losing a packet.
29 March 2006, 07:48 PM
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There is £8k difference in my favour between Glass trade in price and the price of a new IX GSR import though. Straight swap would be for FQ340 at list price, but a new FQ340 at list would be a depreciation disaster.
I did consider a trade up to a new RS4, but without the chance to drive one I'm not prepared to step up the price ladder again for a car I might not like.
I did consider a trade up to a new RS4, but without the chance to drive one I'm not prepared to step up the price ladder again for a car I might not like.
, plenty of torque and traction 
30 March 2006, 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by john banks
I did consider a trade up to a new RS4, but without the chance to drive one I'm not prepared to step up the price ladder again for a car I might not like.
Doesnt get it til Aug/ Sept though !
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Originally Posted by john banks
Bored after 1 month really, but have been hanging on to it. I really chose an M3 by excluding everything else. I thought it would grow on me, which it has a little, but I still want to move on, just how to do it into a nice Evo without losing a packet.
You lasted about the same as me!
30 March 2006, 09:31 AM
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now...I actually think that it's a reasonable looking car (for a BMW) but WHY didn't they be a bit more inventive with the exhaust pipes. Yes there are 4, but God are they dull !! 
Haven't BMW heard of chrome..? or shapes other than boring small & round !
Rich
Haven't BMW heard of chrome..? or shapes other than boring small & round !
Rich
30 March 2006, 10:27 AM
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mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 3
do like the look and how smooth they drive. and quick too. but just not kick in the a$$ fast
stunning motor
do like the look and how smooth they drive. and quick too. but just not kick in the a$$ fast
stunning motor
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Originally Posted by john banks
I'd prefer a IX with tuning - cheaper and far more driveable. FQ400 has what I would consider suboptimal parts for 400 BHP.
31 March 2006, 09:20 AM
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Very nice John - I've not seen too many in that colour either.
Last time I saw a pic of that driveway there was 4 Scoobs parked on it - yours, AlanG's, ozzy's and my old one!
Last time I saw a pic of that driveway there was 4 Scoobs parked on it - yours, AlanG's, ozzy's and my old one!
31 March 2006, 12:03 PM
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The Gza 
The neighbours weren't happy after that!
T-uk, with own MoTeC it could be fun despite no MIVEC and a paddle clutch, but I think you buy an FQ400 for the warranty? At 30K they are tempting though?
The neighbours weren't happy after that!T-uk, with own MoTeC it could be fun despite no MIVEC and a paddle clutch, but I think you buy an FQ400 for the warranty? At 30K they are tempting though?
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You can pick up a new IX GSR for about £21k from Car Planet, why don't you just keep the BMW and get a IX aswell? You BMW drivers are all loaded aren't you?