Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Please note that it is not permitted to have referral links posted in your signature. Keep these links contained in the appropriate forum. Thank you.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2055940817/signature-rules

Where would you go next...

1…279280281282284

Comments

  • #8492
    maddness
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,832 ✭✭✭maddness


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121472731#Comment_121472731

    The M340i was absolutely fantastic. Felt a lot quicker than the figures would say and a great all rounder. My car had an issue and went back to BMW, otherwise I’d have never sold it.



  • #8493
    maddness
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,832 ✭✭✭maddness


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121472731#Comment_121472731

    V6?



  • #8494
    dastardly00
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,579 ✭✭✭✭dastardly00


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121472832#Comment_121472832

    Sorry meant straight 6! It's been a long week 🥴



  • #8495
    Smouse156
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 573 ✭✭✭Smouse156


    Mercedes are still way overpriced relatively unfortunately especially when compared to the UK models with their paddy spec models. I have a UK import myself a few years and would like to change but can’t justify the greedy markup vs BMW prices



  • #8496
    CrowdedHouse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,002 ✭✭✭CrowdedHouse


    I find myself taking a bit of interest in the new JCW MINI Countryman

    They're not around until the Spring and I can't imagine there will a lot of JCW demos.

    I'm sure it will pass 😁

    Seven Worlds will Collide



  • Advertisement
  • #8497
    carsfan2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,809 ✭✭✭carsfan2


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121494876#Comment_121494876

    Just had a look online at the new countryman . It looks to be a more substantial car than before. Very nice though with some nice features.

    I assume the JCW will be rare enough alright in Ireland.



  • #8498
    Fawk Nin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 251 ✭✭Fawk Nin


    Trying to decide between a few options for my next car.

    First baby is on the way.

    I could buy a more traditional family car (e.g. saloon or crossover SUV) or I could buy a parents VW golf as they are getting new car.

    While the Golf is probably smaller than I would have been thinking for the next car it is newer and lower mileage than anything else I'd be looking at in my budget. I'd also be confident in how it was treated given it was in the family with only them owning from new.

    Any thoughts on whether I should go with the known quantity? Is a Golf decent enough size for a couple with one baby?

    Would be buying a different car if more kids came along either way.



  • #8499
    maddness
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,832 ✭✭✭maddness


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121526722#Comment_121526722

    A golf is absolutely fine for a family with one baby. As long as the buggy you have for the baby fits in the boot with room for a baby bag I’d imagine you would be okay.



  • #8500
    Lockheed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 727 ✭✭✭Lockheed


    Early 20s and I like big estates. My first car was a 93 1.9tid estate which I've owned nearly two years, love it to bits but it needs quite a lot of work, potentially up to 4k worth and it was only my first car bought as a stopgap that I ended up keeping because it was so lovely to drive. Bought it for under 2k originally, passed one NCT and failed her next one on rust.

    Looking now at the Volvo V60 (D5 only), BMW E91/E61 2.0 diesels (would need a chain) or maybe something different. No volkswagens!

    Basically looking for a DIESEL wagon around 08-12 that's a bit interesting and a bit nicer/more different then the yokes an average early 20's fella might buy. Anything I'm missing?



  • #8501
    AidenL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 986 ✭✭✭AidenL


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120641357#Comment_120641357

    Just checking if you have had an issues with your 50e related to the Check Engine Light , or the cooling valve so far?



  • Advertisement
  • #8502
    Luna84
    Site Banned Posts: 1,409 ✭✭✭Luna84
    Mentally Insane User


    I was going ordering a i30N all was good with sales guy. So I specified if it would have the fancy bucket seats that are lighter than stock ones and are nice to look at and the N badge in them light up and he got back to me saying that is not an option in Ireland, shame I said as I really liked them. So I asked how much it would cost with a colour and he said he would get back to me. I said that's fine. He got back to me later and said you cannot order now as a facelift is due.

    I was disappointed but probably a good thing as I had a massive unannounced family bill come up. Maybe in the future I can order it.

    I also have read since online that they may be quietening down the exhaust in FL model. I hope it's not true as that is one of the reasons I really wanted one was for the pops and bangs they make. Yes I know childish and I'm not even that young but that appealed to me.



  • #8503
    bbari
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 996 ✭✭✭bbari


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121576319#Comment_121576319

    No, no issues at all. Someone else i know also picked his 50e on the same day as myself and he didn't have any issue either. There was an intermittent issue where the rear cabin light will turn on when I turn on rear wiper but that hasn't happened for the past couple of months. Perhaps the software upgrade has fixed it. You must be getting your delivery soon? What colour did you go for?



  • #8504
    AidenL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 986 ✭✭✭AidenL


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121584002#Comment_121584002

    Skyscraper Grey.

    i was due to get it mid March, but delivery is now pushed out to end of May due to issues in the factory.



  • #8505
    ILikeBoats
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,856 ✭✭✭ILikeBoats


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121581250#Comment_121581250

    Tried doing similar around two years ago. No bucket seats available, no "larger" infotainment screen available in Ireland. Initially, they even told me the facelift wasn't being released in Ireland! The previous model wasn't available in Ireland with the heated seats, heated steering wheel or brace in the boot.

    Haven't seen any info on a new model! No doubt will be hitting 60k



  • #8506
    MarkN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,515 ✭✭✭MarkN


    It only took nearly 10 years since the thread was started but a sensible car has once again gone out the window! I’ve a few bits ordered like new wheel nuts and original coloured wheel caps but today I gave it a quick wash! Irish car, extensive history, all the important stuff done / checked. Not anywhere near as quick as the E92 M3 I once owned but it’s not about speed, there’s just something about these cars.

    IMG_8963.jpeg


  • #8507
    jayo44
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 824 ✭✭✭jayo44


    That's stunning and love the colour. Well wear(has to be said).



  • #8508
    Cyrus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,903 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122773679#Comment_122773679

    nice one Mark, enjoy!



  • #8509
    maddness
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,832 ✭✭✭maddness


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122773679#Comment_122773679

    fantastic, bit of a step up from the MX5 too I’d imagine!



  • #8510
    Foreign Sports
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 601 ✭✭✭Foreign Sports


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122773679#Comment_122773679

    Wow that looks immaculate!

    Well wear Mark!



  • #8511
    MarkN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,515 ✭✭✭MarkN


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122774646#Comment_122774646

    do you know what, I drove the MX-5 on Sunday to get some juice into it for the next owner and it still felt like such a brilliant little car after two days driving the 911. Obviously totally different offerings but it felt light, nippy, gearbox and clutch require an awful lot less effort and I think that speaks volumes about just how hard to beat they are for the money involved.



  • Advertisement
  • #8512
    Andrew76
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,976 Mod ✭✭✭✭Andrew76


    Gorgeous looking car Mark, congrats!



  • #8513
    carsfan2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,809 ✭✭✭carsfan2


    looks great Mark.

    Well wear. We need more photos and info on it.



  • #8514
    mickdw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,911 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    Hard to beat a 911. Lovely car.

    Probably wont lose a penny over the next few years. Running costs will keep the wallet under pressure though no doubt.



  • #8515
    MarkN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,515 ✭✭✭MarkN


    One of the reasons I justified it, values are only really going one way on them. I’ll spend more on tax a year than petrol, that’s for sure.

    Will take some proper pictures over the next week.



  • #8516
    Andrew76
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,976 Mod ✭✭✭✭Andrew76


    Wasn't sure where to post this, a nice look at the new M3 CS Touring. Other than that front grille I think it looks fantastic, love that blue colour too. Will it ever see the light of day over here though I wonder?

    https://youtu.be/aCYNDBTag1U


  • #8517
    carsfan2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,809 ✭✭✭carsfan2


    €220,270 and available from March if you’re interested?

    Just shows what a steal the new M5 is and the absurdity of our taxation system on cars.



  • #8518
    Buddy Bubs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,526 ✭✭✭Buddy Bubs


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123117980#Comment_123117980

    Exactly the same price i paid for my house.

    14 years later I still owe the price of the M5!



  • #8519
    Andrew76
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,976 Mod ✭✭✭✭Andrew76


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123117980#Comment_123117980

    March you say? Hmmm. 😁

    Some price tag alright. What's the M5, 140k or thereabouts? Even if I had the funds I wouldn't pay that either but I get your point.



  • #8520
    carsfan2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,809 ✭✭✭carsfan2


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123118055#Comment_123118055

    Thankfully,unlike any new BMW your house has gone up in value!



  • Advertisement
  • #8521
    Cyrus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,903 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    it goes to show what a relative bargain tbe m5 is I've seen 3 251s now



Advertisement