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I avoid buying red ever since my old Red Audi Sport 80 blew up on the M62 and left me stranded for hours...Vermillion Red and 17" wheels, looks like a 318dOverclocked too
Bad memories every time I see a red car 
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Picking up my new 118d Msport Shadow Edition this Saturday. Cant wait!
Going to be a lot cheaper to run than the GT86 its replacing albeit insurance is looking a tad higher but to be expected being a brand new car.
Anything to watch out for in the running in period?
Shawrey
Going to be a lot cheaper to run than the GT86 its replacing albeit insurance is looking a tad higher but to be expected being a brand new car.
Anything to watch out for in the running in period?
Shawrey
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Thanks bud! Getting in Estoril Blue to contrast the Black and Silver accents
Shawrey
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Well no it probably isn't, as the depreciation differences will cancel out the savings. I'd expect it to cost more to run in the end than the GT86.
Its amazing how many people don't remember to factor this in.
That said it's a car id happily pick over a GT86 anyway even if it did cost more and you've gone for the best possible colour
Does £210.00 sound reasonable for an independent to supply & fit (including coding) a replacement battery, 70ah for a 2010 E92 (335i) or £250, 90ah? Presuming OEM but I'll clarify this with them.
Local motor factors stock 'suitable' options around the £100 mark.
The original might be waning and due for replacement.
Local motor factors stock 'suitable' options around the £100 mark.
The original might be waning and due for replacement.
Ta, I would expect it does based on previous dealings with them. Working backwards from an hours (potentially excessive in duration) labour @£60~ + VAT the cost for the battery seems to be around £140 inc VAT, provided that's OEM or at least a reputable equivalent, it seems fair.
I've a Ctek charger so will plonk it on a reconditioning cycle and see if I notice any improvement. At 7 years though it's a good innings either way.
I love the 6-series and was checking a Gran Coupe out the other day, maybe for next year to replace my 535. I was under the impression the GC had the whole tailgate lift up but I was disappointed to find it doesn't. I'd rather hoped it would so I can get my bike in the back.
I'm using a 420d coupe m-sport while my car is with BMW I was shocked to see it had a lot of options including HK sound but no button to sync the climate on both sides
It does on the 4GC, but not on the 6. Perhaps look at the 5/6GT?
Looks only its mother could love, but they're fantastic cars.
I can get my 29er in the boot only removing the front wheel.
Call around the main dealers. I know one they were doing genuine 80Ah batteries + coding for around £200 all in.
That's the reason I went for the new 5 Touring - bikes go straight in without removing the wheels
That's the reason I went for the new 5 Touring - bikes go straight in without removing the wheels
I thought you went for it because of the delivery delays for your E Class coupe
That's the reason I went for the new 5 Touring - bikes go straight in without removing the wheels
Funny, I don't recall you going for it for that reason! And weren't you original choices things that wouldnt have been able to take a bike at all? Are you talking cray cray?
Nope - I decided I couldn’t live with 2 long doors and a narrow boot opening.I thought you went for it because of the delivery delays for your E Class coupe
The delay on the E-Coupe whilst annoying made me think more about what I actually wanted.
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