Might be going to look at an E46

sigma · 22 Apr 2011 at 22:19

Just feel like a bit of a **** to pull out and also I'm intrigued about the car now that I've been thinking about it and trying to work it out lol. Sad I know.

Yeah I've driven it before and it's great fun, Hatfield tunnel with the top down and a comfortable speed was great! Only think is they're lacking in power but the sheer awesomeness of the deal would mean I could easily get more power out of it at a later date. I think it makes sense, it'll be more reliable as there is less to go wrong, less comfort though.

On the other hand it's a bit of a waste of time to just go and see it without 100% backing that I will buy it if it is OK.

Jez · 22 Apr 2011 at 22:26

Get the mx5, itll be much more fun than the bmw, the 323i is boring, and will probably go wrong on you. This time of year its a no brainer

DM · 22 Apr 2011 at 22:29

Hes right, duff the 323 and get the MX5, especially as you know the Mazda.

sigma · 22 Apr 2011 at 22:29

**** it I've just txt him, feel a bit bad but hey that's part and parcel of selling a car...

Problem is Jez I'll be doing a 50-mile round trip in it for about a year but meh, it'll do, I'm getting it for next to nothing so I have a feeling I might turn it into a track focused beast.

DM · 22 Apr 2011 at 22:31

SMS the perfect medium for any let down

sigma · 22 Apr 2011 at 22:34

I do feel like a bit of a ****.

Having never driven a BMW I wanted to give it a go too and see what it is all about and just how much mileage it has.

Jez · 22 Apr 2011 at 22:34

The number of times ive nearly smashed my iphone due to let down texts like that

Did the right thing though, mx5 will be lovely over summer.

Edit: if you want to drive a bmw to see what they are like then go by your nearest dealer and drive a nice shiny new one

sigma · 22 Apr 2011 at 22:36

Aye, not ideal for winter mind! I'll make sure it's in tip top condition before I have it though.

DM · 22 Apr 2011 at 22:38

sigma said:
Aye, not ideal for winter mind!

So then you flog it and buy a cheapy BMW when it starts raining, **** it enjoy the weather

sigma · 22 Apr 2011 at 22:41

DM said:
So then you flog it and buy a cheapy BMW when it starts raining, **** it enjoy the weather

Possibly, or I just put up with it and plan turning into a Housey inspired track car?

sigma · 22 Apr 2011 at 22:57

Why do I feel so harsh?

DM · 22 Apr 2011 at 23:05

sigma said:
Why do I feel so harsh?

About what? Letting the BMW seller down?

Happens all the time, hes forgotten it already.

sigma · 22 Apr 2011 at 23:08

Yeah

it's the timing I suppose, was planning to go and see it at 9:30.

DM · 22 Apr 2011 at 23:10

sigma said:
Yeah it's the timing I suppose, was planning to go and see it at 9:30.

Get some sleep and buy your MX5 tomorrow, dont worry about him

Wicksta · 22 Apr 2011 at 23:12

Hey, he's lucky you let him know! Don't feel too bad about it, I'd certainly prefer an MX5 over a 323i right now in this weather.

sigma · 22 Apr 2011 at 23:17

True, I just txt him again to confirm it as he didn't reply.

DM said:
Get some sleep and buy your MX5 tomorrow, dont worry about him

I'll have to wait, but I can still drive the Mx-5 anyway as I have DOC.

Will have to wait until the 5 is replaced until I get it though which is no big deal.

sigma · 22 Apr 2011 at 23:33

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330555000599

That is the BMW by the way. Ebay wasn't where I spotted it though as it's the last place I look for cars.

Oh and he replied to the txt so I don't feel too harsh now, although I do still.

DM · 22 Apr 2011 at 23:35

Theres a million of them, some better some worse, dont lose another second over that car.

sigma · 22 Apr 2011 at 23:36

Wise words. Bed time! Night night.

Scania · 23 Apr 2011 at 00:31

[TW]Fox;18960028 said:
I dont mind paying 4 figures to keep a car running but its easier to justify on a more expensive car, just seems like a waste on a cheap one.

Square that circle with my example for me....

'97 worth realistically £800 tops (given the miles) yet to replace it for a car of similar quality and overall condition, would cost me £2 - £3k ish easily.

To my mind therefore, its worth spending a few quid on an old car that's not worth too much, as long as its in good condition & most crucially, want to hang onto it.

On that point, I've been offered £1500 for my e39 (an increase from £1k) by a colleague from work, part of me is tempted given it cost me less than £600......