big eck
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A nice set of BBS wheels instead of the usual CSL one would be good.
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Chris C
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Registered: 2nd Jan 05
Location: Hemel Hempstead
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Lovely car and my favourite colour !
Think I'm the only person that doesn't really like the hardtop although I can see why you would have one in the winter. Think it would have to be a coupe for me.
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
Location: Essex
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I love phoenix yellow.
Nothing wrong with modern soft top bmw's in winter btw. They are very well insulated so inside is no colder than a metal roof.
I still can't believe how cheap this was!
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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Don't touch a damn thing. It's so perfect.
I can't beleive how good the leather has turned out. Need to try that on my back seats ASAP!!
Wheels r teh sex
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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Also bet Tom's sleeping better now he knows you didn't get another silver BMW 
[Edited on 23-12-2012 by Jambo]
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
Location: Bedfordshire Drives: Ford Fiesta
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Running in service? 
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RS6
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Registered: 5th Nov 03
Location: with MJ
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lovely rich really nice car colour is cool, will be immense in the summer! 
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John G
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Registered: 18th Jul 05
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
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Absolutely love the colour (love brocade yellow so maybe thats why). you sold the mini now? didnt you buy a silver e46? be awesome once youve finished with it.
You deserve it mate after the hard work you have put into your business this year
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Graeme
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
Also bet Tom's sleeping better now he knows you didn't get another silver BMW
[Edited on 23-12-2012 by Jambo]
Just wait till he wants something painted on this. That will give him nightmares with the coverage of the colour!
Looks really nice. Really hate greased up interiors but now looks nice. Mind saying how much you paid for it?
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Robin
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Registered: 7th Jan 04
Location: Northants Drives: Clio 182 Cup
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Amazed by that leather!
One of my favourite colours too, looks great Rich
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CORSA NUT
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Registered: 3rd Aug 01
Location: Wirral
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Originally posted by Rich H
Cheers Dan!
Alan (I hope I remember your name correctly!) - CarPro C-Quartz Finest 
Yeah it's Alan
C-quartz  fine choice sir
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kennySRi
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Registered: 12th Nov 10
Location: Lancashire
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Looks almost yellow in those pics, like dakar which i love but im sure in life i wouldnt like it as much  (im on the hate brigade for phoenix sorry)
Awesome car though, looks very tidy and that interior has come up perfect. Good choice of car, luckily you didnt pick one with a laguna interior 
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Rich H
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Registered: 26th Oct 05
Location: West Sussex Drives: E46 M3
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Blimey loads of replies
Leather was cleaned up using Meguiars APC & G101 (a stonger APC) with a stiff bristled brush and magic sponges several times over. Will clean everything again like this a couple more times in due course as there's still a bit if crud in places in the textured plastics etc.
I know modern soft tops are 'season proof' these days, but they still get bloody dirty, you just can't necessarily see it, but that will eventually turn to mould and I cba with all that. Plus looking at the condition of the hood on this, I reckon they've probably run it with the hardtop on 90% of its life! 
Yes it's had the running in service Along with FBMWSH up until it's last service.
Yup Mini went end of July / beginning of August and was replaced with this:
Which I now also need to sell (I keep finding the right car to buy before I've sold my previous one atm!)
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mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
Location: South Lakes
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How does it compare to the Mini
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Rich H
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Registered: 26th Oct 05
Location: West Sussex Drives: E46 M3
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Running costs - almost the same!
Everything else it's difficult to say atm as it's been so bloody wet since I've bought the M3 I've not had a chance to drive it properly yet
Oh both have very addictive soundtracks too
[Edited on 24-12-2012 by Rich H]
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Kyle T
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Love it Rich. Good choice
Lotus Elise 111R
Impreza WRX STi
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Kyle T
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Location: Selby, North Yorkshire
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Oh my missus likes the colour too and she is the international authority on car colour choices
Lotus Elise 111R
Impreza WRX STi
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CORSA NUT
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Is the silver one a diesel by any chance Rich? Details?
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gez bay
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Registered: 14th Feb 08
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Love the colour!
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nathy_87
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I quite like that actually. Will look tip top once you've done your changes to it.
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taylorboosh
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Registered: 3rd Apr 07
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
Don't touch a damn thing. It's so perfect.
I can't beleive how good the leather has turned out. Need to try that on my back seats ASAP!!
Wheels r teh sex
Same as a certain banned members really
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jacko198
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Registered: 1st Mar 07
Location: Buckinghamshire
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Ah didn't realise this was yours off the Instagram pic. Looks great. I've wanted one of these for ages!
Can't wait to see it with the c-quartz on!
I need to bust out the g101 if it does that to the interior on mine!
[Edited on 24-12-2012 by jacko198]
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Rich H
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Registered: 26th Oct 05
Location: West Sussex Drives: E46 M3
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Cheers all! 
Alan - no it's a 325 CI Sport, Auto, Petrol, 59K.
Nathy - hopefully will scrub up ok! Plugged it into BMW software today to try and code a few new things to the key but turns out the car needs an update that I can't apply so think I'll leave that one as I don't want to kill it!
Jack - yeh it's mine, although I won't be posting about it too much tbh Oh and careful with the G101 as it's very strong and can bugger leather. You're not really meant to use it on it but it can help with the initial bite!
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CORSA NUT
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quote:
Originally posted by Rich H
Cheers all!
Alan - no it's a 325 CI Sport, Auto, Petrol, 59K.
Nathy - hopefully will scrub up ok! Plugged it into BMW software today to try and code a few new things to the key but turns out the car needs an update that I can't apply so think I'll leave that one as I don't want to kill it!
Jack - yeh it's mine, although I won't be posting about it too much tbh Oh and careful with the G101 as it's very strong and can bugger leather. You're not really meant to use it on it but it can help with the initial bite!
Shame I might be after a diesel
I remember when I first used G101. I sprayed it all over a grey leather lexus interior. It was diluted about 5-1  I walked away for 5 minutes and when I came back it looked it it had been sprayed with acid all were I'd sprayed was a much lighter shade. 3 of us spent the next hour making it all the same colour again. Customer was made up.
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AlunJ
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Registered: 3rd Apr 07
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That's bloody lovely Rich, well jealous!
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