The Car Thread
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cant see the point in deveopling these things because hybrids and plug in hybrids are on the governments banned list along side diesel and petrol now.
The Fear
A Wise Man (once sat next to him)
Yeah, my last of the 'old' lot was a 335. It was insane. Unless I ever win a fortune, it will no doubt be the most fun car I'll have. You accelerated and it properly pushed you back into your seat.
But this, inside and out, is a real step up as obviously, it is all the latest technology. Not so dull inside either, that is where the 'old' one was lacking, albeit the last of the updates made them a bit better.
Look forward to hearing your opinion.
Which one you going for?
When we first got married over forty years ago I got rid of my old Escort Mexico and bought a bog standard 850 mini.
All these years on, after Mercs, Audis Beamers Gtis Gtds etc, it is still up there with one of the best cars I ever owned.
Villan57
Alert Team
Yep, my Dad's was an 850 with a cooper s gearbox don't ask why. I've had 4 minis, proper minis not these BMW tarts cars.
A bright Orange 1233 cc full race engined clubman being probably pound for pound the faster thing I've driven, I was 18 at the time. Built it myself 1100 bored out , and fitted with Imp flattop pistons etc The speedo went up like a rev counter. Obviously modern cars would leave it standing but not then. The torque steer was unbelievable
HeathfieldRoad1874
Miserable Sod
My first car was a Mini 1275GT, with the twin carbs and large centre bore exhaust.
Still smile when I think about it.
Still smile when I think about it.
BodyButter
Vital Football Legend
Yeah, it definitely looks better than the Tesla.
HeathfieldRoad1874
Miserable Sod
Isn't the Nissan Leaf usually considered the benchmark of small EV's?
Fulford
Vital Football Legend
We've gone for a 320i sport and added a few extras. It's really for my wife as most of the time I'm driving my company car with work. I really wanted the 340i but just couldn't justify it as we are in the process of buying a new house.
The Fear
A Wise Man (once sat next to him)
the m series? That's what I have. (Not the M3...!)
Yes, the higher engine, as I had last time (335 was the top one at the time) the road tax was ridiculous and insurance was pretty high.
Fulford
Vital Football Legend
Which engine have you got?
HeathfieldRoad1874
Miserable Sod
I would just like to point out that I have a 1.4 engine in my car, because my penis doesn't need any compensation.
The Fear
A Wise Man (once sat next to him)
whichever one that is just one better than yours mate.
320i M series... I've sort of semi retired, I think... so decided the petrol, road tax and insurance for the 335 was a bit ott.
Fulford
Vital Football Legend
whichever one that is just one better than yours mate.
320i M series... I've sort of semi retired, I think... so decided the petrol, road tax and insurance for the 335 was a bit ott.
We have the X1 25D which is quite powerful but fuel consumption definitely isn't diesel like. Almost switched brands but I've never had a bad BMW out of the 11 I've had.
The Fear
A Wise Man (once sat next to him)
Same, would quite like to trade 'down' next time but they are so great to drive, I might struggle (well, 'struggle')... think this is my 7th... or 6th... er..
Fulford
Vital Football Legend
Same, would quite like to trade 'down' next time but they are so great to drive, I might struggle (well, 'struggle')... think this is my 7th... or 6th... er..
The 3 series has always been my favourite as I've had the 1,3,5 and X1 but the X1 has run it close. The worst one was the 5 series, just so uncomfortable compared with the others.
The Fear
A Wise Man (once sat next to him)
All 3's for me apart from one 4 series. It was nice enough, but wasn't as good and also, developed a few rattles that they couldn't eliminate and I can't stand any tapping and rattling, as my head with all my ops etc is noisy enough. So they gave me a great deal on the 335. But it did cost me a lot really choosing that 4 series and having to then get shot.
Fulford
Vital Football Legend
Yes I've forgotten about the 4 series. I must have had a good one as nothing went wrong with it. Have you seen the new 4 series?
The Fear
A Wise Man (once sat next to him)
Was a nice driving position and it did look very nice. Just the rattles, which is unusual for BMW !
Not seen it, no.
Like the look of the new electric Porsche though, that could pursuade me to change brands, albeit, my bank account would persuade me otherwise!
Fulford
Vital Football Legend
Was a nice driving position and it did look very nice. Just the rattles, which is unusual for BMW !
Not seen it, no.
Like the look of the new electric Porsche though, that could pursuade me to change brands, albeit, my bank account would persuade me otherwise!
I looked at the Porsche Panamera but I suppose the house is a better investment.
I like the look of the new 4 series.
https://www.bmw.co.uk/en/all-models/4-series/coupe/2020/highlights.html
