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Ok.. I'm officially buying a car - wanna help?

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    #212
    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,761 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    spartacus93 wrote: »
    If this was in manual it would be my choice

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    Bit more expensive but i'm sure you could knock a few pound off. Love the colour combination

    http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/M3/SMG-Auto/200840190181661/advert


    told you white exterior/red interior was good !!

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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    #213
    MarkN
    Registered Users Posts: 4,162 ✭✭✭MarkN


    I don't think I'd want a white one.

    You'd be spotted everywhere and it stands out a lot - I like that the silver is very subtle. A lot of my friends wouldn't even know I had changed cars if I bought that silver one.


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    #214
    markos79
    Closed Accounts Posts: 303 ✭✭markos79


    MarkN wrote: »
    I don't think I'd want a white one.

    You'd be spotted everywhere and it stands out a lot - I like that the silver is very subtle. A lot of my friends wouldn't even know I had changed cars if I bought that silver one.

    mark if it was me id buy the white one too,they just look the biz in white,anyway why are you worried about it standing out to much? that is a car that deserves to stand out from the rest! go for it!!!


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    #215
    copacetic
    Subscribers Posts: 16,566 ✭✭✭✭copacetic


    I'd prefer silver also, the white and red is too much, but 5k extra for the smg is well worth it imo.


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    #216
    btkm8unsl0w5r4
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,538 ✭✭✭btkm8unsl0w5r4


    mark SMG is the one to have, have driven it and its really great.


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    #217
    MarkN
    Registered Users Posts: 4,162 ✭✭✭MarkN


    Right.. the figures.

    €247 a week extra above what I pay to get into a 2008 M3 with 3,000 kms on it.

    I'll have a look at the two cars tomorrow, SMG one is close enough price wise.

    Insurance is 200 a year more.


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    #218
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    MarkN wrote: »
    Right.. the figures.

    €247 a week extra above what I pay to get into a 2008 M3 with 3,000 kms on it.

    I'll have a look at the two cars tomorrow, SMG one is close enough price wise.

    Insurance is 200 a year more.

    I'm so jealous...


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    #219
    smash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,809 ✭✭✭✭smash


    so over the 5 year spread it will cost you 64220 on top of your current loan + your current car.

    I'd be reconsidering if I was you to be honest.


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    #220
    btkm8unsl0w5r4
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,538 ✭✭✭btkm8unsl0w5r4


    Thants a lot for relativly little gain (its even the same colour), I love when they say per week, it means that its really expensive. I would agree with steve 06. You could pay off a decent mortgage with the ammount you are spending on this.


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    #221
    MarkN
    Registered Users Posts: 4,162 ✭✭✭MarkN


    Current loan would be gone.

    Just paying for the M3.

    It's a lot of money for it though, I think I'll look at cheaper Caymans again.


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    #222
    copacetic
    Subscribers Posts: 16,566 ✭✭✭✭copacetic


    steve06 wrote: »
    so over the 5 year spread it will cost you 64220 on top of your current loan + your current car.

    I'd be reconsidering if I was you to be honest.

    how did you come up with that figure from 247 extra a week? I come up with about a quarter of that. One of us has shockingly bad maths!


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    #223
    MarkN
    Registered Users Posts: 4,162 ✭✭✭MarkN


    It's €67000 over 61.


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    #224
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    copacetic wrote: »
    how did you come up with that figure from 247 extra a week? I come up with about a quarter of that. One of us has shockingly bad maths!

    I think you said monthly rather than weekly.:P


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    #225
    copacetic
    Subscribers Posts: 16,566 ✭✭✭✭copacetic


    Limerick man wrote: »
    I think you said monthly rather than weekly.:P

    heh, I knew it'd be me with the bad maths!

    Seems like a crazy cost to change Mark. You'd have to be better selling your car yourself at that cost. Should be 10k better off, even taking rock bottom for yours?


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    #226
    x in the city
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,134 ✭✭✭x in the city


    Am I missing something here.?:confused:

    why change a relatively new BMW 335i for a almost new BMW M3...?

    :confused:


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    #227
    pburns
    Registered Users Posts: 2,423 ✭✭✭pburns


    x in the city wrote: »
    Am I missing something here.?:confused:

    why change a relatively new BMW 335i for a almost new BMW M3...?

    :confused:

    'Tis nuts but Ssshh! we're not supposed to be entertaining such negative thoughts and anyway it gives the schoolkids a chance to live vacariously through MarkN (who to be fair sounds like an otherwise reasonable and grounded bloke).
    MarkN wrote: »
    Before I start, if you don't have a car suggestion or don't love cars, then don't reply. :D


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    #228
    smash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,809 ✭✭✭✭smash


    copacetic wrote: »
    how did you come up with that figure from 247 extra a week? I come up with about a quarter of that. One of us has shockingly bad maths!

    247 x 52weeks = 12844 x 5years = 64220


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    #229
    HashSlinging
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,413 ✭✭✭HashSlinging


    hmm I'd take this.


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    #230
    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,761 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    HashSlinging wrote: »
    hmm I'd take this.

    way overpriced, esp with VRT.

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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    #231
    HashSlinging
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,413 ✭✭✭HashSlinging


    Hardly run in though, good example, VRT would be a killer but suspect would be worth it.

    03 4S in Dub for 70k


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    #232
    enviro
    Registered Users Posts: 1,291 ✭✭✭enviro


    My choice if i was buying

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    #233
    tdc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 888 ✭✭✭tdc


    ^ could be wrong but I think the OP wants a decent, reliable car rather than one that comes from a company that doesn't exist anymore, breaks down every few hundred miles and is a pain in the bollix to find parts for. but like I said I could be wrong.


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    #234
    enviro
    Registered Users Posts: 1,291 ✭✭✭enviro


    tdc wrote: »
    ^ could be wrong but I think the OP wants a decent, reliable car rather than one that comes from a company that doesn't exist anymore, breaks down every few hundred miles and is a pain in the bollix to find parts for. but like I said I could be wrong.

    I did say if you read the post that its my choice.:D


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    #235
    rabbitinlights
    Registered Users Posts: 4,002 ✭✭✭rabbitinlights


    Mark, have you driven a new M3?


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    #236
    x in the city
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,134 ✭✭✭x in the city


    My choice if i was buying


    That is diabolical, wtf is that meant to be, looks like something a 5 yr old would sketch out


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    #237
    enviro
    Registered Users Posts: 1,291 ✭✭✭enviro


    x in the city wrote: »
    That is diabolical, wtf is that meant to be, looks like something a 5 yr old would sketch out

    What? its a photo not a sketch. TVR Sagaris


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    #238
    Healyc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 198 ✭✭Healyc


    x in the city wrote: »
    That is diabolical, wtf is that meant to be, looks like something a 5 yr old would sketch out

    I like it :D

    Mark go for the M3 or save a few cuid and tune the 335i ;)


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    #239
    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 64,974 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    steve06 wrote: »
    so over the 5 year spread it will cost you 64220 on top of your current loan + your current car.

    I'd be reconsidering if I was you to be honest.

    €247 a week extra looks like a lot of money to most people. But some people simply earn more than others and / or spend less than others. I say fair play and good luck to those people. If you can afford it Mark, by all means go for it!

    Your time owning a Porsche will come sooner or later too :D


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    #240
    kings mistake
    Registered Users Posts: 59 ✭✭kings mistake


    I saw this and thought of you.

    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Aston-Martin/AMV8/Vantage/200904191602510/advert

    media?id=6192266&width=400&height=300&defaultImageUrl


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    #241
    fletch
    Registered Users Posts: 7,390 ✭✭✭fletch


    http://www.octane.ie/ads/car.php?id=4044


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