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Divorcing a BMW 5 series!
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20-12-2010 11:32pm#1
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Get a 320xcd M-Sport. But you have to order from Germany and can't get RHD
Out of your list if you want the same size that knocks the A4 out of your choices.
If you are willing to spend some money and never want to get stuck you could try something a bit bigger?
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WEll the snow is one BIG reason, but also I want a change! So now is probably a good time as any! Once i can get the beemer moving!
Beemer is a bike
Bimmer is a car.
http://www.bmwccbc.org/misc/tech-and-trivia/bimmer.html
Just some useless knowledge for you.0 -
JerCotter7 wrote: »Beemer is a bike
Bimmer is a car.
http://www.bmwccbc.org/misc/tech-and-trivia/bimmer.html
Just some useless knowledge for you.
This isnt the US. In the UK and Ireland "beemer" has always referred to the car.
To the OP, the new Audi Allroad, A6 based but Tiered above the A6, looks great:
Costs considerably more, so as mentioned, drop a couple of years and pick up a better-than-A6 A6.0 -
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Matt Simis wrote: »This isnt the US. In the UK and Ireland "beemer" has always referred to the car.
http://www.bimmerforums.co.uk/
The main UK BMW fansite. It's not only the US 0 -
I could name a site anything I want, what does that prove!? Bimmer is distinctly American, the fact you had to already make this distinction undermines your point.JerCotter7 wrote: »0 -
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Alanstrainor wrote: »Nobody cares.
Sorry dear.
If you don't care delete my posts rather than flaming me. Since you are a MOD and all. But yea flame users instead. Good job.0 -
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Matt Simis wrote: »This isnt the US. In the UK and Ireland "beemer" has always referred to the car.
To the OP, the new Audi Allroad, A6 based but Tiered above the A6, looks great:
Costs considerably more, so as mentioned, drop a couple of years and pick up a better-than-A6 A6.
I think an xc70 would be as good if not better - I like the look of Audi's but to be fair few of them live up to their sporty looks0 -
The current Allroad:
That 2.7 TDI must be pretty outdated. Its getting 190 bhp when their 4 cylinder 2.0 TDI is getting 170. :S
EDIT:
Got my next 81 grand sorted now
It's the torque and delivery of the 2.7 6 cylinder that suits the A6 better, especially in the Allroad, but that's personal...I've always liked the Allroad, even with the 2.5Tdi
Buddy of mine has the 520d M Sport Touring, nice wagon, way to stiff sprung for our roads, SE has nicer suspension set up for around here but M Sport looks better.0 -
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just find out what they do in munich, i think they are made there, they get a bit of snow and i saw quite a few driving around in fact a guy i know used to go skiing every weekend in his, wonder how he mananged to drive to the ski resorts 0
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I have an E60 and have swapped my 275 profile 18" wheels to humble 16" with winter tyres and now have no problem getting around the snow and ice.
I'm sure getting new wheels will be much more cost effective than changing to a new(er) car?
Good luck
+ 1.
My sis in law just got a set of new winter tyres, as her 325 couldn't get out of the driveway..........
€300 later........and she's laughing all the way down the road. Best investment ever.
That's a lot cheaper than changing the car, tbh.
And, obligatory Skoda plug : Superb now coming out in 2.0d with 4x4........ 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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Nope - other than the RS4 and R8 ......sticking a big engine in them doesn't solve the issues with them dynamically.
...that may be true on paper. In real life - and Mondello - they're lovely......
Besides, in the immortal words of Derek Mooney..... they sound Fan-tastic !
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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PAULWATSON wrote: »A lot of stuff on this site seems to have an element of promotion, pal.
Im not your pal buddy!
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Max Power1 wrote: »Yes but its easier (albeit slightly) to pull rather than push a weight up a hill.
....errr.......lemmethinkabouthatone...........
...on a related note, I have a rwd car with 50.7/49.3% weight distribution: which way should I face the hill ?? 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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The newer TT's yes but none of the rest of these deliver in the driving stakes compared to the equivalent M cars or most AMG Mercs - even the latest A5 "sports" cars are reputed to be dull as dishwater to drive.
Again - imo Audi's in general are great to look at - not great to drive - remember the last gen TT ?
Anyway - we are getting off topic by about a mile.
But the equivalent MCar/AMG is RWD, these are all AWD. If you want a big, fast AWD 550bhp monster, the RS6 is it. In the driving stakes they arent as good as an M-Car I agree, but you dont always want the very best "drive".. sometimes you want to go fast in all weather conditions. My BMW is (generally) much faster and more fun than my S8, but its -h o p e l e s s- in the snow and ice. Sure Winter tyres help, but the S8 in this weather is much more fun (and way faster).
The RS5 is a wash yeah, but not the benchmark of the marque by a long shot. If you want white knuckle drive and precise effective steering and compliant, instructive handling, Audi fail on all fronts. But most people dont want that level of "dynamism", "pretty good" on all fronts with a big engine and an easy to drive AWD driveline is Audi in a nutshell.
Its not that off-topic, the OP has a great-to-drive but RWD BMW and is looking at Audi's and more.. 0 -
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