They're not going to say it's worse than the car it replaced are they.
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Type R and VTEC owners
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It's about as quick as any NA 2 litre. Not slow but it does need to be higher in the rev range to really make the power.
No just my FD2, I'm just saying most Type R's feel special and the Euro R is a great car.
No, the M140i is on a PCP and I'll likely keep a car on PCP as I get a car allowance from work and I'm expected to be in something younger than 4 years IIRC. When the time comes I'll most likely get an M340i touring.
That bay looks worse than mine did. Cost me about £100 or so to get new fittings and bolts and to tidy it all up. I would however be concerned about corrosion around the rear arches on the car, can you ask for pictures underneath and the sills etc?
One thing I've noticed with the various Type R's that I've owned, is that if they've been driven in a sedate manor continuously or have been stood for a while then they need a good thrashing to get back to top performance. Also if 95 RON has been used it may take a few tank fulls to clear it all out. Also when were the tappets last adjusted on it?
I would definitely be looking into when the clutch was last changed as it's a big job (£800+ IIRC) so if it's not been done perhaps budget for that depending on the mileage. And if you're getting the roof replaced don't be tempted by a cheap one as the materials aren't the best, you can definitely notice the difference.
I would definitely be looking into when the clutch was last changed as it's a big job (£800+ IIRC) so if it's not been done perhaps budget for that depending on the mileage. And if you're getting the roof replaced don't be tempted by a cheap one as the materials aren't the best, you can definitely notice the difference.
Have a look into the new Goodyear Supersports, they may be a better option over the regular PS4 as I've read they are a bit soft. I think I'm getting the Supersports on my M140i when the MPSS finally wear out.
If it's just the clips in the engine bay that are rusty then get them replaced, I did it on mine and it looked miles better. As long as underneath and the sills are fine, also see if you can ask them to send you pics behind the front and rear bumpers as they hide a lot of rust. Mine was an 06 on 50k I think, I had it in 2014 ish and it had a lot of surface rust on it, but wasn't enthusiast owned at all, spent most of its life in London parked up.
If it's just the clips in the engine bay that are rusty then get them replaced, I did it on mine and it looked miles better. As long as underneath and the sills are fine, also see if you can ask them to send you pics behind the front and rear bumpers as they hide a lot of rust. Mine was an 06 on 50k I think, I had it in 2014 ish and it had a lot of surface rust on it, but wasn't enthusiast owned at all, spent most of its life in London parked up.
They're two completely different cars. Have you driven them both?
Tell me about it, it looks so bland in the silver colours.
The rear suspension is too hard, swap the shocks out for Koni adjustable and it sorts it out plus it's a cheap mod.
Yes parts arecan be a bloody nightmare, owners are always having problems with windscreens as the insurance companies/fitters turn up with the Hybrid screen which is different. Part and parcel of owning an import I guess where there is no UK equivalent.
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