mwg
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Originally posted by John
You stuck the price bit in while I was replying 
[Edited on 05-11-2010 by John]
I didn't. I added the bit on the end about that's the way it should be.
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3CorsaMeal
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Originally posted by shaned12345
That killed it, broke an engine mount and moved the gear box back.
Only had 2nd and 4th, couldnt even cope with a 30mph crash
were you trying to recreate Tiff needel driving one?
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John
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quote:
Originally posted by mwg
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Originally posted by John
You stuck the price bit in while I was replying
[Edited on 05-11-2010 by John]
I didn't. I added the bit on the end about that's the way it should be.
I hadn't seen it then 
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Fad
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Originally posted by ed
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Originally posted by Eck
E46 M3's don't do very much for me. Probably because I find the exhaust noise is quite muted  A CSL rock's my socks though.
Got to get the cab then. Roof down flat out and the noise is just  Think I'd prefer a coupé lowered with CSL wheels though.
I actually would love one right now love the rasp they make!
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mwg
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Originally posted by John
I hadn't seen it then
Your iPhone probably didn't show that bit 
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Ben G
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Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
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Originally posted by shaned12345
That killed it, broke an engine mount and moved the gear box back.
Only had 2nd and 4th, couldnt even cope with a 30mph crash
were you trying to recreate Tiff needel driving one?
good enough for tiff, good enough for me.
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RichR
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Originally posted by Jambo
Because they offer the build quality with adding driver appeal.
Mercs are for old men as are jaguars Audis are for the look at me brigade (aparently)
You keep saying this, you keep hurting my feelings 
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j10E W
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Originally posted by fro-dizzle
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Originally posted by j10E W
first bmw i ever drove was a R plate e39 528i with 170odd k miles on it, which to look at was a heap of shit,
it drove 10x better than my car i had at the time which was a 03 astra gsi,
needless to say the astra was sold sharpish and a 3 series took its place now Iam on my 3rd e46
which ones have you had joe?
99 328ci
02 330ci msport
05 330ci msport
an a 02 540i
cant get enough of the 3 series perfect for my needs
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Jambo
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Rich sorry mate 
I dislike them
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Matt L
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from my opinion i really dont see the appeal in them .
been in the 3series compact with the 2l derv in it and tbf power was nice but interior is just dreadful imo,
driven the 320i numerous times and its just unbelievable underpowered imo, and the interior is dreadful.
and my mate currently has a 325 the older shape one, and power + sound is nice but again interior is dreadful.
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Tomnova16
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Aparantly rich h wants mine. So let's egg him on
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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sand-eel
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Originally posted by daymoon
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Originally posted by sand-eel
I'm a massive BMW fan since many years ago, prob because my dad is a big fan too.
the list...
e21 323i coupe
do you know of any one selling 328/325 mid section cheap? i am getting twin exhaust for mine. Got backbox and valance sorted already
e21 328/325's don't exist 
Obviously you mean e36, ebay and forums have them all the time.
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Ben J
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Originally posted by mwg
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Originally posted by sand-eel
I got a free leather oil bag, gloves, funnels, wipes for buying some stuff from a dealer, you would never get freebees for ford/vauxhall etc.
True. The dealers are better at BMW & Audi etc. BUT you have paid the extra for it in the price.
At the Vauxhall dealer here it's hard to get a courtesy car off them and they were wanting me to pay for the insurance to drive it, only a 1.2 Corsa D too Piss take. Whereas Audi don't think twice about dishing about 30k+ cars to me and provide the insurance free of charge. Thats the way it should be.
[Edited on 05-11-2010 by mwg]
Yeah I noticed this. At Vauxhall it was always a battle to get a courtesy car but with Audi its assumed you'd want one.
Also I got free bottle of oil in a pouch with gloves etc when I bought the car. I then also went in to get my personalised plates made and fitted up for free, because the dealership had wanted to rush the purchase through to hit figures, so couldnt get them registered to the Audi before I collected it. When I got home I found another pouch in my boot with oil etc in it!
[Edited on 05-11-2010 by Ben J]
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Jambo
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If you red this weeks Autocar, M3 competition pack beats Megane250, Westfield, Lambo, RS5, GTR as best drivers car 2010.
This is what alot of people fail to see, its not always the quickest in a straight line or the most expensive or the most grip. Its what is the most rewarding, balanced, poised fun car that will get the title.
This is what BMW (And Renault for that matter!) Excell at.
Thats why they are so popular. Its all about the dynamics, coupled with build quality, styel and comfort.
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Corsa_Sport21
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Loved my bro's old E36 M3 so could only imagine the E46 M3 being alot better.
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Mike GSi
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Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
Loved my bro's old E36 M3 so could only imagine the E46 M3 being alot better.
My mates E36 Evo was quicker than another mates E46 M3, buy minimal amount but it was still quicker.
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sc0ott
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There was a phase of people going down the seat leon route
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Corsa_Sport21
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Can still remember when i had my Cav Gsi Turbo about 6 years ago.
Was on motorway in fast lane and a Phoenix Yellow M3 was right behind me so i put the foot down.Was stuck right behind me so pulled over and kept the foot down.So did he and he went tearing past.
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Stu
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Had a few high end cars now and I cant believe how BMW can make a near 2 ton saloon have the nimbleness of a hot hatch with the straight line speed of a Ferrari! Not only that it's loaded with toys, is comfy and is easy to drive going slow as well as going fast!
Looks are down to opinion, I like it because its subtle and looks barely different to a 520d, some might hate that though!?
Other cars Id compare it to that couldve bought:
Audi RS6 - Fuckin awful auto box and feels bargelike in comparison
Merc AMG - Again, handling wasnt great and the reliability issues worry me
Conti GT - Would love one but the ones in my price range were shitters and had moon miles
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chrex
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i love my E30 - best car i've owned to date...and next year, it'll be well worth the money i'll be putting into it. 
Looks great, is mega comfy, easy and fun to drive and has more 'little things' than most modern cars. Oh...plus that big thing that modern cars (and audis in general) dont have - character.
[Edited on 08-11-2010 by chrex]
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Fro
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quote:
Originally posted by j10E W
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Originally posted by fro-dizzle
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Originally posted by j10E W
first bmw i ever drove was a R plate e39 528i with 170odd k miles on it, which to look at was a heap of shit,
it drove 10x better than my car i had at the time which was a 03 astra gsi,
needless to say the astra was sold sharpish and a 3 series took its place now Iam on my 3rd e46
which ones have you had joe?
99 328ci
02 330ci msport
05 330ci msport
an a 02 540i
cant get enough of the 3 series perfect for my needs
Do you find the 330 petrol juicey?
going to go for either a 330 pet or diesel next year
chrex - what e30 have you got?
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Ian W
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Originally posted by chrex
i love my E30 - best car i've owned to date...and next year, it'll be well worth the money i'll be putting into it.
Looks great, is mega comfy, easy and fun to drive and has more 'little things' than most modern cars. Oh...plus that big thing that modern cars (and audis in general) dont have - character.
[Edited on 08-11-2010 by chrex]
Yours only has 'character' as its old and you don't see them anymore, back in the late 80's / early 90's it was only as special as an E46 is now - i.e not very
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j10E W
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its not to bad by with it being an auto its abit worse than a manual, does about 22 according to the computer
70quid to fill up i gets 300miles to a tank mixed driving ,
did one tank last week just givin it beans everywhere i only managed 220 to a tank
go for a coupe diesel fantastic engines those are, speed wise there no different to the petrol and once mapped a hell of alot quicker still with double the mpg of the petrol
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daymoon
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Originally posted by sand-eel
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Originally posted by daymoon
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Originally posted by sand-eel
I'm a massive BMW fan since many years ago, prob because my dad is a big fan too.
the list...
e21 323i coupe
do you know of any one selling 328/325 mid section cheap? i am getting twin exhaust for mine. Got backbox and valance sorted already
e21 328/325's don't exist
Obviously you mean e36, ebay and forums have them all the time.
sourced complete system for £85
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daymoon
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Originally posted by j10E W
its not to bad by with it being an auto its abit worse than a manual, does about 22 according to the computer
70quid to fill up i gets 300miles to a tank mixed driving ,
did one tank last week just givin it beans everywhere i only managed 220 to a tank
this sounds too familiar.
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