BMW and M Power Owners

[TW]Fox;28775243 said:
Yes very odd, why the 'fastest' and not the 'best reasonably quick' BMW?

The fastest would as Jez says probably be an E39 M5 but it'll be a huge pointless moneypit and a waste of time.
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Totally agree. Sorry...question changed :)
 
A v8 5 series I guess, but it'll be ten years old and they aren't actually that big in the back for 3 adults.

A 3 will be too small


Plus.....potential shed
 
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[TW]Fox;28775302 said:
How fast is fast?

Some people think a Golf GTI is fast. Others think it is slow.
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Just seeing what kind of stuff is about for under 7k. I looked at some of the Audi stuff and saw some S4's which I would say are "fast" (the 4.2L quattros).
No a Golf GTI is not what I'm after performance wise. I used to ride bikes.
 
mjt said:
Are you prepared to stomach high running costs?
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Even if he is I'm not sure there is much out there, the V8 E60's seem to command big money and the sub £7k E39 M5's are bin fodder really.

He may have to be content with a 330i, unless a leggy 335i appeals.
 
[TW]Fox;28775447 said:
Even if he is I'm not sure there is much out there, the V8 E60's seem to command big money and the sub £7k E39 M5's are bin fodder really.

He may have to be content with a 330i, unless a leggy 335i appeals.
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Alpina B3s and B10s could work if he's prepared to wait and fork out for inevitable bills.
 
Just got my Z4M back from an MOT, passed everything which surprised me because I'm doubting the tyres and wanted an excuse to get MPSS on but they have another year in them. Comparing the handling to my old MX5 is daft because of the weight differences but the Z4 really doesn't give me the confidence even after a year.
 
As a rough guide when is the n52-n53 changeover point for e91's?

Looks to be mid to late 2007 build when I check the vins online but just want to be sure. It's likely I'll be buying outside of the full warranty point, so would rather avoid the n53 given any car will be pre lci anyway
 
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Starting to get a little miffed with BMW, could be coincidence but I'm not at all convinced. I've now had the 1 series for a year and a half, it's been in to the dealers three times now and twice, the next day, the drivetrain warning light has popped up. Last time the dealer booked it in asap (the following day), investigated, turned out someone hadn't put something or another back on correctly. This time, they won't check it out until the 7th December and are stating it's nothing to do with the service work.

Part of the reason I bought the car was due to the warranty and that I could chuck it at BMW should anything happen and they would sort it (to a point) but having to constantly take it back due to them screwing up is becoming a joke.
 
The first dealer I took it to screwed up even worse with a coolant issue, the second is now following suit and any others are totally out of the way for me, a good hours drive each way.
 
Sounds stupid but once or twice my passenger side seatbelt has rattled against the door after my girlfriend has been in the car.

Just had to lean over and adjust it. Worth checking...

Actually I find I have to be careful when taking mine off otherwise it shoots back over my shoulder and whacks against the door.
 
VincentHanna said:
Sounds stupid but once or twice my passenger side seatbelt has rattled against the door after my girlfriend has been in the car.

Just had to lean over and adjust it. Worth checking...

Actually I find I have to be careful when taking mine off otherwise it shoots back over my shoulder and whacks against the door.
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It does sound like the seatbelt but if I lean over and hold it the rattle continues.
 
Phoned a BMW garage next to my office to view a 530d they have in stock. Within 30 mins they sent me over a video of the car, with the salesman going round it, showing the options etc. A nice touch!
 
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