It's the thing I wish I had on my house for all of our extra crap. Our double garage isn't practical. You can barely get in the cars when both are in the garage, and we have to get the cars out if you need to get to do anything in there.
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Triple garage and a workshop, yes please!
The 3rd garage would be the workshop, I'm clearly not as needy as you
Currently doing the best with what I've got!
Yes, just a standard single garage, all crap in on a purpose built shelf which allows the short Exige to slot underneath with just enough room for the bike (on a side stand only) to fit at the front
Unfortunately Cindy's new BMW is going to have to continue living outside...
Yes, just a standard single garage, all crap in on a purpose built shelf which allows the short Exige to slot underneath with just enough room for the bike (on a side stand only) to fit at the front
Unfortunately Cindy's new BMW is going to have to continue living outside...
Nice - From Imperial Cars per chance?Finally sorted out a new car for my girlfriend. After swapping the E39 540i for an Exige we needed something a little more practical.
Out with the old:
2.0TSi Scirocco with a good number of options. Listed for sale on Thursday evening and sold on Saturday with a token £100 off asking, all in £2k better than WBAC's pre-haggle offer.
In with the new:
Huge spec:
Auto
Professional media and navigation
Harmon kardon
PDC front and back with reverse camera
Adaptive M suspension
Adaptive LED lights
Tinted rear windows
Folding mirrors
Heated seats
Folding seats
Cruise control
Comfort access
On top of the standard bits (leather, climate etc.)
Little bit of an upgrade for her and bloody quick, likely leave my Exige for dead until we hit a corner.
Think we've now got a near perfect 2 car garage! (Especially as I've got a CBR600F for the commute!)
https://www.imperialcarsupermarkets.co.uk/used-car/bmw/1-series/u51671/m135i-5dr-step-auto/I saw it on their site a month ago and noticed it was still up for sale at the weekend which surprised me given it was an LCI with a great spec and price.
Was indeed
Only time I've not got a decent discount (beyond halving the APR), unlike the other couple there that walked - took the view that it was already a good spec and price, couldn't find another facelift 5 door auto within £2k and the spec was so much better here.
At 60k miles in 2.5 years it is a bit high but Cindy does all of 5k miles a year so should average out over our time with it whilst making it cheaper now. Apparently no service due for over a year (just done) and over 50k on both F&R brakes.
Only time I've not got a decent discount (beyond halving the APR), unlike the other couple there that walked - took the view that it was already a good spec and price, couldn't find another facelift 5 door auto within £2k and the spec was so much better here.
At 60k miles in 2.5 years it is a bit high but Cindy does all of 5k miles a year so should average out over our time with it whilst making it cheaper now. Apparently no service due for over a year (just done) and over 50k on both F&R brakes.
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Are u the guy that was paying crazy money to lease that MG after giving one back because it was faulty?
Lexus looks nice I like the colour with the cream interior. Even though it’s older it surely feels like an upgrade?
Do u mind me asking how much you got it for? I’ve considered the is250 many times as nice examples can be had for 3-4K but the worry of potential big bills and Lexus parts costs has always put me off.
Yep that was me! I do like the colour too - even though it's much older (it's 10 years old) it does feel like a real upgrade
I paid £4,150 from a used car dealer. I felt that that was a good price and about the going rate. I'm also a little worried but reliability is said to be top notch so it's just the potential large parts costs
Their car prices are good enough already - it’s refreshing to see that approach. Where something isn’t advertised at a comedy figure and you have to go in, do the bartering process so they make you think you are getting a great deal with 20% off
The only annoying thing about their sales was them pushing the GuardX protection (£300) and extended warranty at ‘£1k’ per year but we can do it for £500 per year as a special offer
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To be honest I hadn't noticed! It is ten years old and a Toyota as mentioned!
Their car prices are good enough already - it’s refreshing to see that approach. Where something isn’t advertised at a comedy figure and you have to go in, do the bartering process so they make you think you are getting a great deal with 20% off
Had the guard X added and removed straight away without any hassle or issue.
One thing that did stick in my mind was the admin fee which was waived under absolutely no circumstance.
The guy was selling it as "we've decoded the vin and checked the full spec" - as had I using the vin decoder.
"A full HPI check" - so what any dealer would have to do to cover their obligations,
"a 116 point inspection" - and???
"A 6 month warranty with £500 claim limit" - if it's broken you'll be fixing it under the sale of goods act
"Made sure it's got at least 3 months MOT" - its less than 3 years old....
A load of ******** but paying an extra £180 is better than an extra £1.5-2k elsewhere.
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New alloys and freshly painted rear calipers,the front were already painted with merc logo on so didn't need doing
Can't say I'm a fan of those... Also, you should step back a bit in photos 
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Best name ever for a circular piece of rubber. Triangle!
Lol I particularly like the following review
“My ex wife had 4 of these these fitted to my car and increased my life insurance, needless to say when it rains these tyres are deadly. If you value life pay another £40 per tyre”
Safe to say I don’t think Triangle tyres are very good. How can he spend all that money on new alloys then throw dangerous tyres on them
I don't think he spent that much on those alloys tbh.
Reminds me of a guy at work who splashed out on new alloys when his Celica (I'm sensing a pattern here
) needed new tyres. Instead of buying decent tyres, he bought new cheap alloys and crap tyres, stating he didn't need good tyres as he didn't drive fast.
I despair.
Reminds me of a guy at work who splashed out on new alloys when his Celica (I'm sensing a pattern here
) needed new tyres. Instead of buying decent tyres, he bought new cheap alloys and crap tyres, stating he didn't need good tyres as he didn't drive fast.I despair.