Motors Chat - Round 6

Alanstrainor · 09-05-2014 02:36PM

Alanstrainor wrote: »

That's mad money for what it is. It's an SE spec, with not much else to shout about to be honest. Mileage is on the low side granted, and it does look clean. But that engine is just not worth it in that car. It will guzzle fuel, and for the difference in tax price a 525 would make more sense.

http://cars.donedeal.co.uk/cars-for-sale/bmw-525i-tax-test-march-2015/6607947

Looks like a better deal....does that ad say a full years tax too :eek:

Kaiser D · 09-05-2014 02:39PM

Alanstrainor wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.co.uk/cars-for-sale/bmw-525i-tax-test-march-2015/6607947

Looks like a better deal....does that ad say a full years tax too :eek:

I'd have this one over the 04 one every time, though it'd be a bit cool to have an 04 plate E39.

Full years tax and everything!!

Foxhole Norman · 09-05-2014 03:06PM

Alanstrainor wrote: »

That's mad money for what it is. It's an SE spec, with not much else to shout about to be honest. Mileage is on the low side granted, and it does look clean. But that engine is just not worth it in that car. It will guzzle fuel, and for the difference in tax price a 525 would make more sense.

Ah I never said I was going to buy it, just happened to be a clean E39 for sale by a dealer near me so I said I'd take it for a spin while waiting to go into work. Very happy with it. I would prefer the 525 but there isn't much of them around at all, I was happy enough with the 2.2 anyway myself.

Big Nasty · 09-05-2014 04:26PM

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

Ah I never said I was going to buy it, just happened to be a clean E39 for sale by a dealer near me so I said I'd take it for a spin while waiting to go into work. Very happy with it. I would prefer the 525 but there isn't much of them around at all, I was happy enough with the 2.2 anyway myself.

Have you driven an M-Sport yet dude?

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime · 09-05-2014 05:02PM

My best friend today is a can of holtz easy start ! Aka god in a can

toastedpickles · 09-05-2014 05:37PM

So this arrived today

_Kaiser_ · 09-05-2014 05:45PM

Decided to give the Valet guys that do be at the office on Fridays a try...

Shiny and clean! Not bad for €45!

Fred Swanson · 09-05-2014 05:51PM

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GvidoR · 09-05-2014 05:53PM

Fred Swanson wrote: »

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in Borat voice?

Foxhole Norman · 09-05-2014 06:09PM

Big Nasty wrote: »

Have you driven an M-Sport yet dude?

Unfortunately not. Being a named driver limits my test driving capabilities to Dealers. I loved that SE though.

Big Nasty · 09-05-2014 06:52PM

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

Unfortunately not. Being a named driver limits my test driving capabilities to Dealers. I loved that SE though.

I think you need to drive one before you make up your mind dude.

Supergurrier · 09-05-2014 07:10PM

Bumpers resprayed and perfect match. Yay

MetzgerMeister · 09-05-2014 08:14PM

Got my alloys back from Wheel Wizards today. Can't explain how bloody happy I am with them! They look delicious and good enough to eat!!!

Tyres removed, acid bathed to remove old paint, all kerb damage repaired, powdercoated, lacquered, tyres put back on and balanced all for €325 as part of an IM group deal!

Foxhole Norman · 09-05-2014 08:20PM

Big Nasty wrote: »

I think you need to drive one before you make up your mind dude.

Oh I'm in no way discarding the M-Sport, I'd prefer one, I just now know that if I can't find an M-Sport in the spec I want then I'd be very happy with the SE.

wotzgoingon · 09-05-2014 08:27PM

toastedpickles wrote: »

So this arrived today

Would it not have been better on the back window so people can see it?

ofcork · 09-05-2014 08:27PM

Theres a nice 04 530d newer model for 5800 on gumtree cork at the moment.

Big Nasty · 09-05-2014 08:28PM

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

Oh I'm in no way discarding the M-Sport, I'd prefer one, I just now know that if I can't find an M-Sport in the spec I want then I'd be very happy with the SE.

Drive an M-Sport with good shoes around a few twisties you'll quickly change your mind. An SE is just sloppy in comparison.;)

Supergurrier · 09-05-2014 08:29PM

Just weighed the dog he is 2 now so i hope fully grown.

6 and 3/4 stone. Jaysus.

If he keeps growing he may eat me

Interslice · 09-05-2014 08:30PM

Foxhole Norman · 09-05-2014 08:33PM

Big Nasty wrote: »

Drive an M-Sport with good shoes around a few twisties you'll quickly change your mind. An SE is just sloppy in comparison.;)

The SE I test drove today had Continentals and Pirellis on it and handled great. To be honest I wouldn't be too pushed on the difference in handling as most of my driving is on Motorways/N roads.

Big Nasty · 09-05-2014 08:45PM

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

The SE I test drove today had Continentals and Pirellis on it and handled great. To be honest I wouldn't be too pushed on the difference in handling as most of my driving is on Motorways/N roads.

Anything is gonna handle great in comparison to a Yaris dude. I've told you this already but sure it's up to yourself what you buy. An M-Sport is a completely different car to drive than an SE.

Foxhole Norman · 09-05-2014 08:51PM

Big Nasty wrote: »

Anything is gonna handle great in comparison to a Yaris dude. I've told you this already but sure it's up to yourself what you buy. An M-Sport is a completely different car to drive than an SE.

You seem to be taking it the wrong way, I agree with you that it's probably the better car but to me, with my driving route/style I wouldn't really notice day to day I'd say and until one comes up for sale in a Dealer in reasonable range I can only judge by the SE.

wotzgoingon · 09-05-2014 08:56PM

Supergurrier wrote: »

Just weighed the dog he is 2 now so i hope fully grown.

6 and 3/4 stone. Jaysus.

If he keeps growing he may eat me

What type of dog is that?

Voodoomelon · 09-05-2014 09:05PM

That's some goooood wheel refurbin'. Happy man.

Supergurrier · 09-05-2014 09:05PM

wotzgoingon wrote: »

What type of dog is that?

Boxador

Purebred Black labrador and Boxer hybrid.

Big Nasty · 09-05-2014 09:15PM

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

You seem to be taking it the wrong way, I agree with you that it's probably the better car but to me, with my driving route/style I wouldn't really notice day to day I'd say and until one comes up for sale in a Dealer in reasonable range I can only judge by the SE.

Test drive a Sport before you buy.

/Fin

Ardennes1944 · 09-05-2014 09:25PM

Anyone know a good mechanic around Waterford city?

Gavman84 · 09-05-2014 09:43PM

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

Anyone know a good mechanic around Waterford city?

I used car clinic there before when my alternator packed in. Reasonable and seem sound enough. Dropped me to work and all.

Foxhole Norman · 09-05-2014 09:43PM

Big Nasty wrote: »

Test drive a Sport before you buy.

/Fin

I plan to! An M-Sport is my first choice.

toastedpickles · 09-05-2014 09:51PM

wotzgoingon wrote: »

Would it not have been better on the back window so people can see it?

Subtlety! That's what I want this car to be all about, I have one in the front too above the tax disk so i dunno where that's going permanently but it's staying there for now

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