I have such kind neighbours :)

Kanye · 14 Jan 2006 at 17:11

Hi guys!

My next door neighbour is going out on the razz with his mates and has asked he if i wanna borrow his '04 525i BMW

Of course i said yes

Now, what are they like? Gonna take it on a nice cruise somewhere, havent decided where yet

Whats the spec of them ? 0-60 e.tc and what gadgets they got ?

Cheers

NickXX · 14 Jan 2006 at 17:16

Word of warning - if it's black, you may have problems with people pestering you for dried plant leaves and flour like substances tonight.

DaveyD · 14 Jan 2006 at 17:19

0-60 in under 8 seconds I believe, if it's the manual, just over 8 seconds auto.

Gadgets wise, It would depend on the trim level, and how much the original buyer spent on optional extras etc.

How is it you're insuring yourself on that?

Kanye · 14 Jan 2006 at 17:22

lol no its not black its a kinda grey colour

Oh and Davey, yes i am insured thanks :rolleyes:

DaveyD · 14 Jan 2006 at 17:24

Kanye said:
lol no its not black its a kinda grey colour

Oh and Davey, yes i am insured thanks

I was just curious! Don't have to rolleyes me, I wasn't having a go!

Ish · 14 Jan 2006 at 17:28

if you are new to RWD don't get carried away and write the car off!!!!!

Kanye · 14 Jan 2006 at 17:31

hehe i own a 260 bhp 200sx S14 mate, im not new to RWD

Its got TC i think anyway

Not goin to hammer it, it isnt my car at the end of the day

hehe

Trickle · 14 Jan 2006 at 17:45

Are you going to offer to let him drive your 200sx?

What do you think to the bmw? Are you running different suspension on the 200?

ZG002 · 14 Jan 2006 at 17:47

sod that... can i have a drive of the 200sx?

Kanye · 14 Jan 2006 at 17:52

He's already drove the sx

Oh and i didnt let him take it out on his own lol

Its rather back end happy

He knows ill be able to handle the bmw, should be a breeze

Im running tein HR coilover's on the SX, its not the most comfatable ride lol

[TW]Fox · 14 Jan 2006 at 17:53

Make sure you are not driving this using DOC extension on your insurance - unless you can afford to buy a 25k replacement

NickXX · 14 Jan 2006 at 17:53

Btw if you can, could you take some pics of the interior?

Pretty please

Kanye · 14 Jan 2006 at 17:56

NickXX, sorry mate i dont have a digi camera.. oh and Fox, no he has added me to his traders policy

Freefaller · 14 Jan 2006 at 17:56

I think you'll find it pretty poor and boring in comparisson to your S14. Probably more comfortable and luxurious, but definitely not as quick or as fun.

Kanye · 14 Jan 2006 at 18:00

Freefaller, thats the problem. Ive just started a new job and im finding the 40 min drive to work in the 200 rather annoying... sure its good fun but its just not practical.

Im testing this BMW because im entitled to a company car, so if i like this 525 im going for the 530 diesel and sell the 200sx

Freefaller · 14 Jan 2006 at 18:06

Shame to sell the SX - but I understand the reasons why you'd want to do that

530d is a fab car though.

Trickle · 14 Jan 2006 at 18:12

Kanye said:
Its rather back end happy
He knows ill be able to handle the bmw, should be a breeze
Im running tein HR coilover's on the SX, its not the most comfatable ride lol

Ah right. I wouldnt hand my keys over to the average BMW driver either as I'm not sure I'd get it back again at this time of year

Swaping to coilovers completely transforms the handling. Night and day. But I too would sell my car if I needed to commute in it, I think.

Kanye · 14 Jan 2006 at 18:18

Yes, the BMW is the fastest RWD he has ever had... so letting him loose in the 200 on his own was definatly a big no no

Dont get me wrong, the handling with the teins is spot on but like you say, no good to commute in and visit clients... its rather loud lol