ChazSXi
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Sooo LPC is over in June and got a few diff jobs lined up...most paying me a reasonable sum 
Been looking around for a new car by then as the ole pissrat will be gettin traded ib...and i have a major thing for a 745!
Whats the gen on these? I know they probably arent the greatest to drive and handle but as a cruiser? Im into my big cars and can afford to insure/run so any had an experiences owning/know someone who does own one?
Cos of their size etc the 745 are a crazy bargain at the mo!
Gonna go after a black one with this interior me thinks!
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saj_123
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Lucky you, training to become a lawyer? Nice car thou.
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ChazSXi
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Originally posted by saj_123
Lucky you, training to become a lawyer? Nice car thou.
yep  bloody boring but ive gone to far now 
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Jambo
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very nice cars, if it breaks it will cost a fortune to fix. If you dont mind that then its alot of car for the money
P.s THe one pictured looks good 
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saj_123
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Lucky you, training to become a lawyer? Nice car thou.
yep bloody boring but ive gone to far now
i should be talking the same route in the next few years.
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MarkM
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ChazSXI - You think you're going to be on massive money on a training contract?
Unless you plan on getting a job in a magic circle in the city of London you wont be on massive money...
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ChazSXi
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Originally posted by Jambo
very nice cars, if it breaks it will cost a fortune to fix. If you dont mind that then its alot of car for the money
P.s THe one pictured looks good
yeh im guessing servicing and maintenance will cost a fair whack but i should b ok with it!
Sad to own one at 22 tho? should i get a vxr?
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ChazSXi
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Originally posted by MarkM
ChazSXI - You think you're going to be on massive money on a training contract?
Unless you plan on getting a job in a magic circle in the city of London you wont be on massive money...
I should have one lined up, got another meeting with them in 2 weeks. starting pay is 26k and i will be living at home...
PLus u do realise that 745's on a 2002 plate are like 8-9 grand
[Edited on 14-02-2009 by ChazSXi]
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MarkM
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Originally posted by ChazSXi
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Originally posted by MarkM
ChazSXI - You think you're going to be on massive money on a training contract?
Unless you plan on getting a job in a magic circle in the city of London you wont be on massive money...
I should have one lined up, got another meeting with them in 2 weeks. starting pay is 26k and i will be living at home...
Thats not magic circle firm pay. Where is it based?
I'm working down in London so on a lot more than that so it can't be London based...
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ChazSXi
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Originally posted by MarkM
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Originally posted by ChazSXi
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Originally posted by MarkM
ChazSXI - You think you're going to be on massive money on a training contract?
Unless you plan on getting a job in a magic circle in the city of London you wont be on massive money...
I should have one lined up, got another meeting with them in 2 weeks. starting pay is 26k and i will be living at home...
Thats not magic circle firm pay. Where is it based?
I'm working down in London so on a lot more than that so it can't be London based...
ah no this is a regional firm offices in soton...i didnt mean to say it was a mgic circle...just a training contract but that kinda money with no mortgage etc a 745 should be easily attainable
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MarkM
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Southampton and paying 26k?? That is unheard of as the regionals normal pay close to the law society minimum. I would imagine the running costs on a 745i would be high. I would sooner go for a car in the same price bracket but cheaper to run such as a VXR. Then you possibly could put some money away or move out.
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corsa-sxi
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how much realistically would you spend on your car tho? ie % of disposable income
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MarkM
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how much realistically would you spend on your car tho? ie % of disposable income
Only as much as I need to but enough to have a nice car. I would never dream of spending over 25% of my disposable income I don't think.
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ChazSXi
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Originally posted by MarkM
Southampton and paying 26k?? That is unheard of as the regionals normal pay close to the law society minimum. I would imagine the running costs on a 745i would be high. I would sooner go for a car in the same price bracket but cheaper to run such as a VXR. Then you possibly could put some money away or move out.
really?
http://www.swainandco.com/index.asp?p=about
this tiny firm i applied to were offering 21k for the first year!
I know what ya mean. but im thinkin running costs etc of a vxr wont be thhaatt much less tbh!
Im into the bigger luxury cars...the barges..i love em!
If im bringin in say £1300 and paying rent to live at home(for the first year) leaves me with £1100 minsu credit card etc i should be left with a good £900 a month id be happy chuckin £400 a month into runnin a car if im honest!
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corsa-sxi
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thats the situation im in if i want a decent car, 1/2 my disposable on the car and running of the car, dnt think i could do it
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ChazSXi
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Originally posted by corsa-sxi
thats the situation im in if i want a decent car, 1/2 my disposable on the car and running of the car, dnt think i could do it
know its a smaller scale but i earn roughly £400 a month and i get left with about £40 to spend on me after insurance, and my commuting costs so it wont be thats big a deal to me
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Colin
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Not really a car for a 22yr old imo but then I dont suppose youd be taken seriously if you turned up at court in a VXR
What about an A8?
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ChazSXi
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Originally posted by Colin
Not really a car for a 22yr old imo but then I dont suppose youd be taken seriously if you turned up at court in a VXR
What about an A8?
looked at A8s but they dont seem to be as well kitted for the money...id want the newer shape one! the interior kinda looks...shite
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Twiggy
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you are gonna get pulled to fuck in that mate!
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ChazSXi
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just had a look the 730d could poss be affordable!
ur right tho...police attention will be an issue!
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Cosmo
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Rather buy a 645 tbh.
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Tomnova16
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http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/BMW+7+SERIES/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-87-240-4294966417-4294967202/advert.action?R=200905328033649&distance=158&postcode=SL9+7HL&channel=CARS&make=BMW&model=7+SERIES&min_pr=8000&max_pr=&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=2002&vehicleRegLetter=02
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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Chris F
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Gash wheels IMO
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ChazSXi
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Originally posted by Tomnova16
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/BMW+7+SERIES/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-87-240-4294966417-4294967202/advert.action?R=200905328033649&distance=158&postcode=SL9+7HL&channel=CARS&make=BMW&model=7+SERIES&min_pr=8000&max_pr=&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=2002&vehicleRegLetter=02
Bargain IMO
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ChazSXi
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Originally posted by Cosmo
Rather buy a 645 tbh.
twice the price for less doors
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