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***Motors Chat Thread Round 2***

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  • #872
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    166man wrote: »
    The first 156 came out in 1997/1998, was still available in 2005/2006. ;)

    That doesn't help your argument ;)


  • #873
    coolisin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,792 ✭✭✭coolisin


    Pffffttt driving through my estate to the house, coming up to a tight bend in the road, I slow down and wait for the car to come against me as I can see its head lights, I'm right over against the kerb on the left, mr or mrs BMW driver comes around the bend on my side of the road then flipping beeps at me to get out of the way, whaaatttt are you beeping at me the person stopped because I always do coming up to this bend as everyone takes it wide!

    First time in my life I actually pondered for one moment I'm jumping out of the car in a fit of rage and going after you!!

    Sure my ass would be handed to me in a fight with a paper bag, but its the trying that counts right?


  • #874
    CianRyan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,728 ✭✭✭✭CianRyan


    MetzgerMeister wrote: »

    That doesn't help your argument ;)
    97-06 is nine years?


  • #875
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    coolisin wrote: »
    Pffffttt driving through my estate to the house, coming up to a tight bend in the road, I slow down and wait for the car to come against me as I can see its head lights, I'm right over against the kerb on the left, mr or mrs BMW driver comes around the bend on my side of the road then flipping beeps at me to get out of the way, whaaatttt are you beeping at me the person stopped because I always do coming up to this bend as everyone takes it wide!

    First time in my life I actually pondered for one moment I'm jumping out of the car in a fit of rage and going after you!!

    Sure my ass would be handed to me in a fight with a paper bag, but its the trying that counts right?

    All BMW drivers are like that :pac:


  • #876
    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,773 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    MetzgerMeister wrote: »
    All BMW drivers are like that :pac:

    Damn right they are :P


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  • #877
    coolisin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,792 ✭✭✭coolisin


    It's not actually a rant about you BMW drivers!!!


  • #878
    BUBBLE WRAP
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,186 ✭✭✭BUBBLE WRAP


    challengemaster wrote: »
    Somehow, I don't think he's after putting bicycle tyres on his car...

    Then again...

    Haha I was trying to be helpful... At least I tried..

    I just searched it, BAM!!! "Good tire" BAM!!! "Stunner for life" so on... So I didn't read any more...


  • #879
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    coolisin wrote: »
    It's not actually a rant about you BMW drivers!!!

    Don't lie ;)


  • #880
    challengemaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,925 ✭✭✭✭challengemaster


    BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »
    Haha I was trying to be helpful... At least I tried..

    I just searched it, BAM!!! "Good tire" BAM!!! "Stunner for life" so on... So I didn't read any more...

    36900a.jpg


  • #881
    BUBBLE WRAP
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,186 ✭✭✭BUBBLE WRAP


    challengemaster wrote: »
    36900a.jpg

    Haha Ya, I thought the same...

    I was just thinking there though, they might actually fit. "slightly stretched lad!!!" :pac:


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  • #882
    Gary ITR
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,800 ✭✭✭✭Gary ITR


    Matt Simis wrote: »
    It annoyed the BMW 8series forums greatly when top gear did the 850i vs CL600 test. The dyno showed the 850i was putting down something like 293bhp.. they claimed it lost 30bhp vs the stock 326bhp and it lost that round. Problem was that model was the 300bhp version (the 326bhp was a different engine). Never mind the fact the CL600 was an entire generation and at least a decade newer so it was a stupid comparison anyhow.

    So after nearly 20years their $hitty tired 850i was still putting out over 95% of its BHP, despite "loosing" that test due to their pis$ power research abilities.
    Dont remember that particular episode but there ya go, top gear isn't the best source of info lol!


  • #883
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Gary ITR wrote: »
    Dont remember that particular episode but there ya go, top gear isn't the best source of info lol!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdSBeWMwZqY


    Matt, they have an 850ci there but I presume it's the csi that has the 326bhp?


  • #884
    Gary ITR
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,800 ✭✭✭✭Gary ITR


    MetzgerMeister wrote: »

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdSBeWMwZqY
    Don't particularly want to watch it either lol


  • #885
    166man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,569 ✭✭✭166man


    MetzgerMeister wrote: »
    That doesn't help your argument ;)

    Who's arguing here? ;)


  • #886
    Supergurrier
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,295 ✭✭✭Supergurrier


    Having a mad freak atm towards buying one of these as a daily driver for the winter/spring, tax/insurance(3rd party will do)/fuel is cheap.

    Hmm

    http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/commercials/4104449
    View2-15260089.jpeg


  • #887
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Forget about going to any of the meets in that yoke :pac:


  • #888
    Supergurrier
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,295 ✭✭✭Supergurrier


    MetzgerMeister wrote: »
    Forget about going to any of the meets in that yoke :pac:

    Remap arrrrrrrrrr

    Hmm 123.ie won't give me an online quote




    Unfortunately we are unable to offer you a quote at this time. To review the details you’ve entered click
    Alternatively you may refer this matter to the Declined Cases Committee of the Irish Insurance Federation. If you would like to do so, please


  • #889
    eringobragh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,661 ✭✭✭eringobragh


    Supergurrier wrote: »
    Having a mad freak atm towards buying one of these as a daily driver for the winter/spring, tax/insurance(3rd party will do)/fuel is cheap.

    Hmm

    http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/commercials/4104449
    View2-15260089.jpeg

    Don't please I almost died in one of these.! Drove one for 2 years, they wouldnt pull snow off a rope....however the berlingo with the 1.6 hdi is a different kettle of fish ;)


  • #890
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    eringobragh wrote: »
    I almost died in one of these.

    Of what, boredom??


  • #891
    166man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,569 ✭✭✭166man


    MetzgerMeister wrote: »
    Of what, boredom??

    Nah I'm sure it was the speed and cornering ability....:pac:


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  • #892
    eringobragh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,661 ✭✭✭eringobragh


    MetzgerMeister wrote: »

    Of what, boredom??

    Lol long story... Don't overtake in one unless you've a gap as long as a landind strip...scrap that just don't overtake in one


  • #893
    L-M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,536 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Those 1.9d's are known to be heavy on juice!


  • #894
    eringobragh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,661 ✭✭✭eringobragh


    Limerick man wrote: »
    Those 1.9d's are known to be heavy on juice!

    That as well they are very very thirsty..they drink diesel like its going out of fashion.


  • #895
    Supergurrier
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,295 ✭✭✭Supergurrier


    I still don't understand why i can't get a quote :p

    Just want a carvan under 2k thats cheap to run .

    Any suggestions ?


  • #896
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Supergurrier wrote: »
    I still don't understand why i can't get a quote :p

    Just want a carvan under 2k thats cheap to run .

    Any suggestions ?

    Do ya like dags?? :pac:


  • #897
    Jimdagym
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,844 ✭✭✭Jimdagym


    Supergurrier wrote: »
    I still don't understand why i can't get a quote :p

    Just want a carvan under 2k thats cheap to run .

    Any suggestions ?

    Can you get an online quote for a commercial?


  • #898
    L-M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,536 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    eringobragh wrote: »
    That as well they are very very thirsty..they drink diesel like its going out of fashion.

    It nearly is at this stage!
    Supergurrier wrote: »
    I still don't understand why i can't get a quote :p

    Just want a carvan under 2k thats cheap to run .

    Any suggestions ?

    If you don't have a job (Not saying you don't) don't touch it, and if you do have a job, you'll need an excuse for commercial tax!


  • #899
    Supergurrier
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,295 ✭✭✭Supergurrier


    Limerick man wrote: »
    It nearly is at this stage!



    If you don't have a job (Not saying you don't) don't touch it, and if you do have a job, you'll need an excuse for commercial tax!

    I work for a furniture wholesaler/retailer and i would be on the road the odd time moving small things/doing small jobs that need doing so i guess thats a fairly valid reason


  • #900
    eringobragh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,661 ✭✭✭eringobragh


    Limerick man wrote: »

    It nearly is at this stage!


    True

    It's 7 years since I drove a diesel that being my last...could never get used to the smelly hands after filling it up :p:D


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  • #901
    L-M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,536 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    eringobragh wrote: »
    True

    It's 7 years since I drove a diesel that being my lady...could never get used to the smelly hands after filling it up :p:D

    It's funny, because I got that smell yesterday and it's the first time in a long time that I actually got the smell.

    In the garage I used to work in, the ajoined petrol used to have the pumps washed down on a regular basis.


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