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ferrisbueller said:
Good work. They're not the easiest thing to find, either!
Indeed. It doesn't have nav, but I've got xenons, bluetooth, logic7 and some other bits and pieces. I've changed theh interior ofr black leather and have replaced steering wheel and gear knob. Also now got 3 sets of 18" wheels for them if you need a spare set! anonymous said:
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It would seem so! Mine's the Updated N52 lump, so the 258hp version. Its still lovely and smooth. I've had a couple of niggles to resolve, but nothing drastic. Arguably better than the 330d once higher mileage is reached as there is supposedly less to go wrong. Cooling systems csan be a little fragile mind you. Not sure mine's ever had it replaced though! ATM said:
LHD said:
ATM said:
LHD said:
jeremyc said:
LHD said:
Ones new chariot.
Seems to be missing some braaaahn. Is it in the interior?
But it does have heated sports seats, PASM and the switchable PSE.
Which is nice.
Did you look at many?
How does it compare to other cars you've had?
This one came up (previous owner is a well respected Porsche specialist)
Bought pretty much unseen through a trade contact but I knew it would be spot on.
Just had tyres and brakes all round - only thing I've had to do is gas up the aircon which is now ice cold.
I actually love it.
MattOz said:
ferrisbueller said:
Good work. They're not the easiest thing to find, either!
Indeed. It doesn't have nav, but I've got xenons, bluetooth, logic7 and some other bits and pieces. I've changed theh interior ofr black leather and have replaced steering wheel and gear knob. Also now got 3 sets of 18" wheels for them if you need a spare set! MattOz said:
In other news my 335i has left the building. Had a fantastic 20 months and 24k miles with the car and naturally have pangs of sellers remorse from time to time. Still thinking about an F31 Alpina D3, but in the meantime have bought a smoker. Not quite bangernomics, but a 181k mile (with FBMWSH!) E91 330i. It's scrubbed up ok!
You certainly know how to find 'em!
Edited by MattOz on Friday 22 July 21:14
Top work that man.
MattOz said:
ATM said:
Was it a coupe?
Couple of 335i Touring on ebay now.
Nope. It was an LCI 335i Touring with a manual 'box. One of 15 apparently. Great car. Don't start me off again! Couple of 335i Touring on ebay now.
braddo said:
You've had a succession of BMs, I reckon you should try a Boxster (e.g. 986 2.7 - reasonably modern & quick, less borky than the S). One thing about the couple of 997s I've driven is that they feel 'right', in terms of driving position, control layout/feel/weights etc - much more so than an Aston and couple of Ferraris I've had brief seat time in (and the C43 Merc I had). I expect the Box/Cay will be the same. Only an Elise has matched that natural feel for me.
I'd prefer a 987 but the ones with the better IMS bearing are pushing the budget a bit. I can get a 350Z or Z4 on around 50k miles for less.Going to see a Z4 Si roadster tomorrow, only a 5 minute drive away so would be rude not to at least see what they're actually like. Need to get mine sold first before I can actually do anything though mind.
0a said:
Interesting because I've never heard of or seen an image of one before! But for me, I can't see a single thing about it that isn't beaten by a 'classic' Overfinch Range Rover.ATM said:
I don't think I've seen a manual 335i while browsing ebay. So was the LCI electric rack and your new one not - if so can you feel any difference?
Nope. As I understand it, the 335i was the only LCI E9* not to get the electric rack, so I dont really feel much difference. Apart from the Birds B3 suspension on the 330i which is sublime compared to the standard shocks and Eibach springs on my 335i. Edited by MattOz on Saturday 23 July 23:39
L100NYY said:
PH member Charlesdegaulle's old car. The MB tex was in remarkable condition for the miles when I saw it. 0a said:
L100NYY said:
PH member Charlesdegaulle's old car. The MB tex was in remarkable condition for the miles when I saw it. Edited by L100NYY on Sunday 24th July 00:17
L100NYY said:
0a said:
L100NYY said:
PH member Charlesdegaulle's old car. The MB tex was in remarkable condition for the miles when I saw it. Edited by L100NYY on Sunday 24th July 00:17
Patrick Bateman said:
I'd prefer a 987 but the ones with the better IMS bearing are pushing the budget a bit. I can get a 350Z or Z4 on around 50k miles for less.
Going to see a Z4 Si roadster tomorrow, only a 5 minute drive away so would be rude not to at least see what they're actually like. Need to get mine sold first before I can actually do anything though mind.
I know of a lovely E34 540iA touring going up for sale in the next few days if that would tickle your fancy.Going to see a Z4 Si roadster tomorrow, only a 5 minute drive away so would be rude not to at least see what they're actually like. Need to get mine sold first before I can actually do anything though mind.
S3_Graham said:
Patrick Bateman said:
I'd prefer a 987 but the ones with the better IMS bearing are pushing the budget a bit. I can get a 350Z or Z4 on around 50k miles for less.
Going to see a Z4 Si roadster tomorrow, only a 5 minute drive away so would be rude not to at least see what they're actually like. Need to get mine sold first before I can actually do anything though mind.
I know of a lovely E34 540iA touring going up for sale in the next few days if that would tickle your fancy.Going to see a Z4 Si roadster tomorrow, only a 5 minute drive away so would be rude not to at least see what they're actually like. Need to get mine sold first before I can actually do anything though mind.
tenfour said:
S3_Graham said:
Patrick Bateman said:
I'd prefer a 987 but the ones with the better IMS bearing are pushing the budget a bit. I can get a 350Z or Z4 on around 50k miles for less.
Going to see a Z4 Si roadster tomorrow, only a 5 minute drive away so would be rude not to at least see what they're actually like. Need to get mine sold first before I can actually do anything though mind.
I know of a lovely E34 540iA touring going up for sale in the next few days if that would tickle your fancy.Going to see a Z4 Si roadster tomorrow, only a 5 minute drive away so would be rude not to at least see what they're actually like. Need to get mine sold first before I can actually do anything though mind.
Took her for what's hopefully/sadly her last proper blast today. Worth leaving the house before dawn and you get the whole road from Kirriemuir to Grantown-on-Spey to yourself. Uninterrupted bliss.
Edited by Patrick Bateman on Sunday 24th July 12:33
Patrick Bateman said:
What he said. Cheers though!
Back to your dilemma...If it's a two seater sports car you're after, then there really is no alternative to the Porsche 987 (almost) at any budget.
IMO, BMW's E86 Z4 was a compromised affair. Had it been built to a better budget, it could have been great, but as it was, it came off an American production line and utilised E30 bits an pieces.
The result was a terribly built, plasticky affair with go-kart damping; made even worse by the RFTs I gather. Mine was a Z4MC. It had all the ingredients of being absolutely great. But engine aside, it just wasn't.
Edited by tenfour on Sunday 24th July 12:45
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