The Best ///M/Barge/Look at This/Rant Thread [Volume 2]

[tdm34ds]

Dunk76 said:

tdm34ds said:

Yes it's expensive, Yes it's probably a money pit, and yes Nervy will hate the Wheels

But isn't it just gorgeous...

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2072769.htm

Or a proper one with less miles for five grand more;



Although it's not strictly a proper one, being of only 5 litres capacity, and being 'built' by Sytners

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2067235.htm

Missing at least 70bhp though and a slush-o-matic as well! I honestly would rather have that 850CSi than the B12!

[Trommel]

Dunk76 said:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2099770.htm

Wheels and indicators - why?

[tdm34ds]

Plotloss said:

Strong money for their age, non?

Especially that Alpina one, considering you can buy a 996TT for £26K and it'll be quicker, more capable, cheaper to run (probably) and all round a better car AND ten years younger.

Iknow Matt, but when did common sense prevail when it comes to cars like these.
Must say (and I hope DeR doesn't see this!) i'd take the Beemer over the Pork
only because I think it looks sensational, but it clearly isn't as good a car.

[Dunk76]

After 4 minutes of research (speaking to DeR) I've wandered off the 968CS idea.

Something simple, cheap, and relatively unassuming is calling me now;

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1784348.htm



Or is it not sufficiently mental/expensive/rare/unreliable enough for this thread?

[Plotloss]

Theres something about the skinny hipped kettle that just doesn't sit right with me.

The 964 carried the slim hips off, the 993 the same but the 996 just didnt.

Does with the aero on the GT3 admittedly but without it, it just doesn't.

[tdm34ds]

Dunk76 said:

After 4 minutes of research (speaking to DeR) I've wandered off the 968CS idea.

Something simple, cheap, and relatively unassuming is calling me now;

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1784348.htm



Or is it not sufficiently mental/expensive/rare/unreliable enough for this thread?

Dunk that looks excellent! Buy it!!

[The real Apache]

I'm afraid that's the sports car equivalent to beige for me

[detomaso]

Trommel said:

Dunk76 said:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2099770.htm

Wheels and indicators - why?

My thoughts too, ambers are nothing to be ashamed of.

[GarryA]

How ruinous would one of these be to own?

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2041837.htm

More to the point are they any good?

[Dunk76]

Not particularly as it happens - rust aside.

The C43 isn't much of an AMG - being not much more than an airbox, chip, wheels, and shocks type of thing.

The C36 which proceeded it is more akin to the B3 3.3 of the same period - bespoke engined lunacy.

I'd have a C36 over the C43 every time.

[cat220]

GarryA said:

How ruinous would one of these be to own?

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2041837.htm

More to the point are they any good?

Provided its been well serviced you should'nt have too many mechanical issues and there are plenty of good indies for servicing. However Rust (yes with a capital R) is your biggest worry. Wheel arches are the popular spots however nothing is out of bounds.

[GarryA]

I just fancy a performance merc for some reason, never had a merc of any type.

[tdm34ds]

Another seemingly nice e39 //M5
but I feel ther interior is a little challenging.....

http://nitramic.bio-medical.co.uk/showcar.cgi?vrec...

[Dunk76]

Both are good cars - the '36 is the purist's choice, simply because it's a better drive (although that's a relative concept on these).

Unfortunately, the Alpina B3 3.3 is quite a lot better than either of them

[Dunk76]

tdm34ds said:

Another seemingly nice e39 //M5
but I feel ther interior is a little challenging.....

http://nitramic.bio-medical.co.uk/showcar.cgi?vrec...

Try this for a visual feast

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1910002.htm

Should have called it the Cheshire Edition

[Plotloss]

tdm34ds said:

Another seemingly nice e39 //M5
but I feel ther interior is a little challenging.....

http://nitramic.bio-medical.co.uk/showcar.cgi?vrec...

I don't mind, even quite like that combo.

It'd be better suited to a Rolls mind you.

[GarryA]

I have a lot to learn

[The real Apache]

Dunk76 said:

Both are good cars - the '36 is the purist's choice, simply because it's a better drive (although that's a relative concept on these).

Unfortunately, the Alpina B3 3.3 is quite a lot better than either of them

really? how so, surely the 3.8 is a better performer?

[tdm34ds]

Dunk76 said:

tdm34ds said:

Another seemingly nice e39 //M5
but I feel ther interior is a little challenging.....

http://nitramic.bio-medical.co.uk/showcar.cgi?vrec...

Try this for a visual feast

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1910002.htm

Should have called it the Cheshire Edition

Good God! some people shouldn't be allowed to design interiors like that, it's minging

[Dunk76]

The real Apache said:

Dunk76 said:

Both are good cars - the '36 is the purist's choice, simply because it's a better drive (although that's a relative concept on these).

Unfortunately, the Alpina B3 3.3 is quite a lot better than either of them

really? how so, surely the 3.8 is a better performer?

The C43 is quicker, but even less involving that the C36.

The Alpina, in comparison, felt like a rocket-propelled go-kart.

Edited by Dunk76 on Thursday 30th September 22:48