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***** Motors chat - round 12 *****

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  • #3952
    wotzgoingon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,309 ✭✭✭✭wotzgoingon


    Should be but as it says in the ad not to be used to operate a cig:
    Note: This item is only for charging not for cigarette!


  • #3953
    Interslice
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,506 ✭✭✭Interslice


    job seeker wrote: »
    Hi all! Could someone tell me if this is a safe option? I wouldn't be that clued in on this sort of thing. So basically, I am looking to power something with a cig lighter plug, but I want it hidden. So the following work be a good shout, if it was safe..

    https://www.ebay.ie/itm/1M-Car-Cigarette-Lighter-Socket-Adapter-DC12V-Extension-ATC-Fuse-Tap-Holder-Lead/263321518209?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

    If you dont need to be able to take it in and out you would be better off snipping the plug off and crimping it in. What are you looking to run? The wire on that yolk looks very thin and the cig socket very cheap.


  • #3954
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 17,728 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    CIP4 wrote: »
    ...........

    Edit: seems they have them alright 330i
    http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/bmw/3-series/used-2019-191-bmw-3-series-330-m-spor-dublin-fpa-201903115783236

    Looks decent value for money compared to a 2.0d yoke :)


  • #3955
    ELM327
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,231 ✭✭✭✭ELM327


    CIP4 wrote: »
    Nothing at the minute was thinking of changing the last couple of months but haven’t got anytime to look at anything yet will be the summer. Would like an A5 252 Quattro, S3 Saloon possibly, would also like to look at the new model 3 series that’s just out but not sure if they have hit showrooms yet. Kind of happy enough with the A4 though so not really in a rush.

    Edit: seems they have them alright 330i
    http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/bmw/3-series/used-2019-191-bmw-3-series-330-m-spor-dublin-fpa-201903115783236


    Would you consider something larger? I've been looking at cars for after we move house later this year (very happy with my e60 for now) and I was looking at the V10 S8.
    I've never really been an Audi fan before but I'm really starting to get a grá for the larger ones. It's a pity we didnt get the V10 Q7 tdi here
    S8
    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/audi-s8-5-2-v10-quattro-original-irish-car-fu/20365756

    Even an S6
    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/audi-s6-5-2-v10-435-bhp/20882682


  • #3956
    tossy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,592 ✭✭✭tossy


    Neither would be as fun or as fast as an S3, also a pair of money pits..10 year old V10 with a vag auto box of that era, you'd buy an S3 and stage 2 it for what one of those would drain from you :D


  • #3957
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,854 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    The Ad for the S6 - "Sweet Ride" :pac:


  • #3958
    Mickiemcfist
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,585 ✭✭✭Mickiemcfist


    Augeo wrote: »
    Looks decent value for money compared to a 2.0d yoke :)

    Jesus maybe I'm old fashioned, but I wouldnt call paying nearly 60k for a 4 pot 3 series decent value


  • #3959
    vintagevrs
    Registered Users Posts: 3,381 ✭✭✭vintagevrs


    And not even a new one at that. I do like the new 3, but it'll be a 3 or 4 year old one I'll be looking for. I bought a 4 year old 3 series last year for 30% of the retail price, and it's hard to see past that depreciation


  • #3960
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 17,728 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Mickiemcfist wrote: »
    Jesus maybe I'm old fashioned, but I wouldnt call paying nearly 60k for a 4 pot 3 series decent value

    I did say compared to a 2.0d yoke.
    Lads pay that for 4 pot VW Golfs :)
    The days of 6 and 8 cylinder ICE cars are largely gone.


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  • #3961
    Mike9832
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,912 ✭✭✭Mike9832


    CIP4 wrote: »
    Nothing at the minute was thinking of changing the last couple of months but haven’t got anytime to look at anything yet will be the summer. Would like an A5 252 Quattro, S3 Saloon possibly, would also like to look at the new model 3 series that’s just out but not sure if they have hit showrooms yet. Kind of happy enough with the A4 though so not really in a rush.

    Edit: seems they have them alright 330i
    http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/bmw/3-series/used-2019-191-bmw-3-series-330-m-spor-dublin-fpa-201903115783236

    Looks expensive to me

    330e is just as quick with 250bhp and instant torque from the electric motor

    Much cheaper to run too, short trips under 30km on electric and about 10k cheaper brand new

    Anyone buying brand new are just throwing money away, they lose 20k depreciation in the 1st year alone.

    You can get 181/182's in the UK for 30k all in

    https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201902144943076?make=BMW&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&radius=1501&fuel-type=Hybrid%20%E2%80%93%20Petrol%2FElectric%20Plug-in&model=3%20SERIES&year-from=2018&sort=sponsored&postcode=m52ty&advertising-location=at_cars&page=1

    Would love on myself


  • #3962
    CIP4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,657 ✭✭✭CIP4


    Augeo wrote: »
    Looks decent value for money compared to a 2.0d yoke :)

    It’s a lovely looking car outside but I’d still prefer the A5 interior. The 330i is only 248bhp I thought it would have been closer to 300bhp.
    ELM327 wrote: »
    Would you consider something larger? I've been looking at cars for after we move house later this year (very happy with my e60 for now) and I was looking at the V10 S8.
    I've never really been an Audi fan before but I'm really starting to get a grá for the larger ones. It's a pity we didnt get the V10 Q7 tdi here
    S8
    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/audi-s8-5-2-v10-quattro-original-irish-car-fu/20365756

    Even an S6
    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/audi-s6-5-2-v10-435-bhp/20882682

    Ah tbh I wouldn’t be going any older than 2 years old I am use to having a fresher car and couldn’t go back to an older car well as a Primary daily driver wouldn’t mind for a second car. The reasoning behind the 2.0L is I don’t want a yoke that’s a pig to run I still do around 30k km per year plus the 2.0L is still reasonable enough to insure would sicken me to give 2-3K for insurance on a big engine Slas I am still under 25. Haven’t checked on the S3 I expect that might be a bit costly to insure.


  • #3963
    sunnysoutheast
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,072 ✭✭✭sunnysoutheast


    CIP4 wrote: »
    It’s a lovely looking car outside but I’d still prefer the A5 interior. The 330i is only 248bhp I thought it would have been closer to 300bhp.



    Ah tbh I wouldn’t be going any older than 2 years old I am use to having a fresher car and couldn’t go back to an older car well as a Primary daily driver wouldn’t mind for a second car. The reasoning behind the 2.0L is I don’t want a yoke that’s a pig to run I still do around 30k km per year plus the 2.0L is still reasonable enough to insure would sicken me to give 2-3K for insurance on a big engine Slas I am still under 25. Haven’t checked on the S3 I expect that might be a bit costly to insure.

    New G20 interior is very good but not quite up to the standard of the A4/A5 imo.

    Not very many 252 quattros around in UK when I was looking. Seemed to be more S4s!


  • #3964
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,295 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Mike9832 wrote: »
    Looks expensive to me

    330e is just as quick with 250bhp and instant torque from the electric motor

    Much cheaper to run too, short trips under 30km on electric and about 10k cheaper brand new

    Anyone buying brand new are just throwing money away, they lose 20k depreciation in the 1st year alone.

    You can get 181/182's in the UK for 30k all in

    https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201902144943076?make=BMW&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&radius=1501&fuel-type=Hybrid%20%E2%80%93%20Petrol%2FElectric%20Plug-in&model=3%20SERIES&year-from=2018&sort=sponsored&postcode=m52ty&advertising-location=at_cars&page=1

    Would love on myself

    That's the old model though.


  • #3965
    sunnysoutheast
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,072 ✭✭✭sunnysoutheast


    bazz26 wrote: »
    That's the old model though.

    New model 330e will also be available as a Touring. Can see that being very popular, would be tempted myself for 201.

    Think it'll be summer before they arrive though.


  • #3966
    Wailin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,432 ✭✭✭Wailin


    Mike9832 wrote: »

    Much cheaper to run too, short trips under 30km on electric and about 10k cheaper brand new
    No cheaper to run though if you do longer spins. Same mpg as 330i. They are not suitable for everyone, plus they are heavier (over 200kg than 330i) and don't handle as well as the petrol version.

    330e is not just as fast either btw. 0-60 in 6.1 sec, new 330i does it in 5 3sec. 330i far better unless you do short commutes under 30km everyday.


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  • #3967
    Mike9832
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,912 ✭✭✭Mike9832


    Wailin wrote: »
    No cheaper to run though if you do longer spins. Same mpg as 330i. They are not suitable for everyone, plus they are heavier (over 200kg than 330i) and don't handle as well as the petrol version.

    330e is not just as fast either btw. 0-60 in 6.1 sec, new 330i does it in 5 3sec. 330i far better unless you do short commutes under 30km everyday.

    5.3 is the awd drive though, rwd is closer to 6.0 sec

    Very little difference in performance between the 330e and 330i imo

    The e has no turbo lag thanks to the electric motor, probably feels just as quick below 100mph


  • #3968
    job seeker
    Registered Users Posts: 5,116 ✭✭✭job seeker


    wotzgoingon wrote: »
    Should be but as it says in the ad not to be used to operate a cig:

    Cheers!


  • #3969
    job seeker
    Registered Users Posts: 5,116 ✭✭✭job seeker


    Interslice wrote: »
    If you dont need to be able to take it in and out you would be better off snipping the plug off and crimping it in. What are you looking to run? The wire on that yolk looks very thin and the cig socket very cheap.

    Cool, it’s actually footwell neons! :pac:


  • #3970
    Interslice
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,506 ✭✭✭Interslice


    job seeker wrote: »
    Cool, it’s actually footwell neons! :pac:

    You could buy the all the same parts locally and do a better job i would say. Just get blue sleeve crimps. Thinking of doing something similar on my own. Will be going for old school festoons though!


  • #3971
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,478 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    job seeker wrote: »
    Cool, it’s actually footwell neons! :pac:

    Ah jaysus


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  • #3972
    Mc Love
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,015 ✭✭✭✭Mc Love


    Knew it was a dodgy setup https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/370146/cab-operation-targets-organised-crime-gang-in-limerick.html#.XIuRRxS-v6c.facebook

    Bawn Motors one of the places raided

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=109692992&posted=1#post109692992


  • #3973
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,478 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    That’s only the tip of the iceberg.


  • #3974
    Leonard Hofstadter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,541 ✭✭✭Leonard Hofstadter


    Mike9832 wrote: »
    5.3 is the awd drive though, rwd is closer to 6.0 sec

    Very little difference in performance between the 330e and 330i imo

    The e has no turbo lag thanks to the electric motor, probably feels just as quick below 100mph

    The petrol engine is the same as the one found in the 320i, so it will have the same amount of turbo lag as that. Perhaps the fact that the electric motor is (theoretically) instant masks this fact. All turbocharged BMWs use exhaust gas turbochargers, so there has to be some amount of lag.


  • #3975
    sunnysoutheast
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,072 ✭✭✭sunnysoutheast


    Leonard Hofstadter wrote: »
    The petrol engine is the same as the one found in the 320i, so it will have the same amount of turbo lag as that. Perhaps the fact that the electric motor is (theoretically) instant masks this fact. All turbocharged BMWs use exhaust gas turbochargers, so there has to be some amount of lag.

    Try driving a 330e if you haven't already done so. They are brilliant.


  • #3976
    job seeker
    Registered Users Posts: 5,116 ✭✭✭job seeker


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Ah jaysus

    That’s not even the worst of it!


  • #3977
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,478 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    job seeker wrote: »
    That’s not even the worst of it!

    You can take a 12 from the glovebox light as it comes on with the lights rather than being ran off a door switch on the glovebox.

    Please don’t though :)


  • #3978
    Truckermal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,047 ✭✭✭Truckermal


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Ah jaysus

    We were that age too one time!!! I actually stuck one on top of my dashboard....:D


  • #3979
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,478 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Oh stop, sure my Fiat was lit up like Spearmint Rhino 20 years ago.


  • #3980
    Foxhole Norman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,875 ✭✭✭Foxhole Norman


    It's nice when you have a good experience with checkpoints, just stopped at one in Clonakilty on the way back from a Christening, the Guard was interested in knowing what work I'd put into it and even asking who did the respray, contrary to popular belief, Guards are still human :) I was sure I was gonna get called out on the plate in the window :pac:


  • #3981
    Interslice
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,506 ✭✭✭Interslice


    Foxhole Norman wrote: »
    It's nice when you have a good experience with checkpoints, just stopped at one in Clonakilty on the way back from a Christening, the Guard was interested in knowing what work I'd put into it and even asking who did the respray, contrary to popular belief, Guards are still human :) I was sure I was gonna get called out on the plate in the window :pac:

    Tax disc to the tune of 1500 euro helps :pac:


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  • #3982
    Big Nasty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,080 ✭✭✭✭Big Nasty


    Interslice wrote: »
    Tax disc to the tune of 1500 euro helps :pac:

    €1809 or €2k+ if you're paying by the 1/4. :eek:


  • #3983
    Foxhole Norman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,875 ✭✭✭Foxhole Norman


    Big Nasty wrote: »
    €1809 or €2k+ if you're paying by the 1/4. :eek:

    By the 1/4 :(


  • #3984
    vintagevrs
    Registered Users Posts: 3,381 ✭✭✭vintagevrs


    This looks legit...

    https://www.donedeal.ie/quads-for-sale/go-kart/20991847


  • #3985
    CIP4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,657 ✭✭✭CIP4


    Its funny how use to petrol I have become. Now whenever I get into the Leon or diesel A4 and press then button or turn the key nothing happens and every time I am like wdf then look down to see 'engine is starting' its the heater plugs working even though it only is a few seconds feels like an eternity at the time as with my A4 I am use to pressing the button and it instantly starting even before the virtual cockpit has fully loaded up. It is the little things :) I know if I went back to driving a diesel I would be used to it after a month and not notice it then.


  • #3986
    vintagevrs
    Registered Users Posts: 3,381 ✭✭✭vintagevrs


    Glow plugs in the BM start when the car door is opened. Clever enough little feature I thought, as I have never had to wait for them. Always have to wait on the Seat in the house though.


  • #3987
    CIP4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,657 ✭✭✭CIP4


    vintagevrs wrote: »
    Glow plugs in the BM start when the car door is opened. Clever enough little feature I thought, as I have never had to wait for them. Always have to wait on the Seat in the house though.

    That’s a good idea alright. Simple yet effective.


  • #3988
    vintagevrs
    Registered Users Posts: 3,381 ✭✭✭vintagevrs


    Where's best place to buy a service kit. I normally just go to local motor factor. Is there a go to place online for oil/filters or should I just go local.

    Cheers


  • #3989
    job seeker
    Registered Users Posts: 5,116 ✭✭✭job seeker


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Oh stop, sure my Fiat was lit up like Spearmint Rhino 20 years ago.

    I assumed that was some sort of racing arcade game until I googled it! :pac::pac:


  • #3990
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 17,728 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    vintagevrs wrote: »
    Where's best place to buy a service kit. I normally just go to local motor factor. Is there a go to place online for oil/filters or should I just go local.

    Cheers

    Micks garage offer a range of filters and oils...your local factors likely won't have as big a range.

    For a nice engine like yours I'd prefer not to be asking at the counter what brand filters they have etc :)


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  • #3991
    job seeker
    Registered Users Posts: 5,116 ✭✭✭job seeker


    +1 for Micks Garage. The voucher codes are great too!


  • #3992
    Mickiemcfist
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,585 ✭✭✭Mickiemcfist


    The amount of times I've had the wrong air filter delivered by micksgarage - handier being able to walk in to return it so I use my local factors now


  • #3993
    ShadowHearth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,929 ✭✭✭✭ShadowHearth


    So I dropped my car for service, and I sow they finally got Citroen C5 Aircross demo car. Damn right I took it for a spin. Did so much research on it.
    It was 1.2 130hp manual. I hated it. In a way I am happy I tested it, i know now.


  • #3994
    ednwireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,454 ✭✭✭✭ednwireland


    ShadowHearth wrote: »
    So I dropped my car for service, and I sow they finally got Citroen C5 Aircross demo car. Damn right I took it for a spin. Did so much research on it.
    It was 1.2 130hp manual. I hated it. In a way I am happy I tested it, i know now.

    got a c3 aircross as a rental nothing wrong with it but why cant i use the physical knob on the dash rather that trying to hit the +/- on the touchscreen ridiculous implemetation.

    My weather

    https://www.ecowitt.net/home/share?authorize=96CT1F



  • #3995
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Was just thinking I should book my NCT for this year, early as things are going relatively well. Then the engine warning light pops on after a spirited acceleration onto the M11. Car was running perfectly fine, nothing amiss. Need to read codes, some sensor somewhere no doubt. Fingers crossed it's easy.


  • #3996
    Interslice
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,506 ✭✭✭Interslice


    Alanstrainor wrote: »
    Was just thinking I should book my NCT for this year, early as things are going relatively well. Then the engine warning light pops on after a spirited acceleration onto the M11. Car was running perfectly fine, nothing amiss. Need to read codes, some sensor somewhere no doubt. Fingers crossed it's easy.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vehicle-Scanner-Adapter-Wireless-Diagnostic/dp/B07CP632CL/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1553004354&sr=8-8&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=elm%2B327%2Bbluetooth&dpPl=1&dpID=41fGu1fFWBL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1

    Ever tried one of these bluetooth yolks? Work alright for a basic scan for coilpack and sensors faults.


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  • #3997
    ShadowHearth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,929 ✭✭✭✭ShadowHearth


    ednwireland wrote: »
    got a c3 aircross as a rental nothing wrong with it but why cant i use the physical knob on the dash rather that trying to hit the +/- on the touchscreen ridiculous implemetation.

    Don't understand me wrong. It looks fantastic. Seats comfortable. Looks very modern. For normal family wagon, it's great car. Driving it, kind of put to the rest my thoughts on "finally growing up" and driving normal cars. I got my car back, put it in to sport mode and went a bit HAM. Gave me massive grin and reminded me why I suffer stiff suspensions, higher bills etc.
    I have to admit, I had huge expectations for c5 aircross and did some research. All that talk about comfort and sound isolation etc. Well It's not as great as reviews and marketing spinning it.


  • #3998
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Interslice wrote: »
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vehicle-Scanner-Adapter-Wireless-Diagnostic/dp/B07CP632CL/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1553004354&sr=8-8&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=elm%2B327%2Bbluetooth&dpPl=1&dpID=41fGu1fFWBL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1

    Ever tried one of these bluetooth yolks? Work alright for a basic scan for coilpack and sensors faults.

    Ah yeah, I have one in the garage, just haven't read the codes yet. I'll get to it tomorrow.


  • #3999
    padyjoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,195 ✭✭✭padyjoe


    I had my usual 20 mins on the road this morning. Fog with reduced visibility, I saw good few cars with drl's on only, so no rear lights at all. Are they aware of this? It's frightening to think about people getting into their cars without doing the basic thinking. :-(


  • #4000
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 17,728 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    padyjoe wrote: »
    I had my usual 20 mins on the road this morning. Fog with reduced visibility, I saw good few cars with drl's on only, so no rear lights at all. Are they aware of this? It's frightening to think about people getting into their cars without doing the basic thinking. :-(

    Some/most/all auto light set-ups are poor enough at recognising fog in daylight....... as there's sufficient light detected by the sensor.


  • #4001
    Tazzimus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,936 ✭✭✭Tazzimus


    padyjoe wrote: »
    I had my usual 20 mins on the road this morning. Fog with reduced visibility, I saw good few cars with drl's on only, so no rear lights at all. Are they aware of this? It's frightening to think about people getting into their cars without doing the basic thinking. :-(
    I've seen too many of these, people don't seem to realise DRL's are only front lights.
    It's not that hard to know how your car functions


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