My car history so far...
Discussion
Back when I was 17, I started out with a Citroen C1 with 69bhp, white OZ alloy wheels (which I still own!) windy windows and no central locking. I loved this car but sadly have no photographs of it so here is a stock one off the internet.
(just imagine the white alloys - they really suited it)
After learning to drive in that car and using it for a few years, the need for more power had to be fulfilled. Originally I had a hankering for a Clio 197 in white with the recaro seats but upon looking around at several Renault dealers I found that they were still too expensive. I happened upon a silver Renault Megane 225 Cup (facelifted) with the blue and black recaro seats.
I loved this car but driving it around day to day made it start to feel a bit bland. It was then that I decided I needed a weekend car so I bought this:
A fireblade engined kit car known as the Toniq-R. It's a great toy, sounds fantastic, a side effect of which is all the attention it gets - thank god I wear a helmet to hide my face
With the Toniq now the car used for fun, there was no real need for the Megane despite it being a good, reliable and practical car. So with this in mind, I decided to buy something sensible...
A BMW 650i sport coupé. Picked it up earlier today and it's a lovely car to drive. Keen eyed PHers will notice that it's an automatic, something I've never had before but fancied for a while. It's completely different to the Toniq (which I still have) which is what I was aiming for when I went car shopping.
I'm really chuffed with it, and I'm planning on ignoring the on board computer's MPG display for the sake of my own sanity.
(just imagine the white alloys - they really suited it)
After learning to drive in that car and using it for a few years, the need for more power had to be fulfilled. Originally I had a hankering for a Clio 197 in white with the recaro seats but upon looking around at several Renault dealers I found that they were still too expensive. I happened upon a silver Renault Megane 225 Cup (facelifted) with the blue and black recaro seats.
I loved this car but driving it around day to day made it start to feel a bit bland. It was then that I decided I needed a weekend car so I bought this:
A fireblade engined kit car known as the Toniq-R. It's a great toy, sounds fantastic, a side effect of which is all the attention it gets - thank god I wear a helmet to hide my face
With the Toniq now the car used for fun, there was no real need for the Megane despite it being a good, reliable and practical car. So with this in mind, I decided to buy something sensible...
A BMW 650i sport coupé. Picked it up earlier today and it's a lovely car to drive. Keen eyed PHers will notice that it's an automatic, something I've never had before but fancied for a while. It's completely different to the Toniq (which I still have) which is what I was aiming for when I went car shopping.
I'm really chuffed with it, and I'm planning on ignoring the on board computer's MPG display for the sake of my own sanity.
Phunk said:
Love the 650.
How is it insurance wise?
Surprisingly quite good, I'm paying £1260 with both parents on the policy as second and third driver. I'm also paying £650 for the Toniq. How is it insurance wise?
Dirty Frank said:
Very nice car history Mr Constanza.
Thanks mate, I think most people think my real name is Art Vandelay!had ham said:
Cracking cars, erm, Art 
, love the BMW but the Toniq is an absolute cracker, been looking at these of late, however a Tiger is looking favourite for a number of reasons...
All that travelling is obviously paying off, wonderful fleet at 21!
(FTM)
I got lucky with the Toniq, still chuffed to bits with it but the battery has packed in of late so I need to fit a new one before I can enjoy it - just as I get new bits fitted too. Bought a new helmet for it too, so looking forward to trying that out., love the BMW but the Toniq is an absolute cracker, been looking at these of late, however a Tiger is looking favourite for a number of reasons...All that travelling is obviously paying off, wonderful fleet at 21!
(FTM)
I think I've got all my needs covered now, god forbid I have any kids soon, I'd have to sell
FTM (got a ticket for the derby
)Skylinecrazy said:
You lucky b
d, Sunderland still won't finish inside the top 6 this season though you know..
Good to see you're doing well mate, will drop you a text later!
Hello Dan mate, long time no speak. d, Sunderland still won't finish inside the top 6 this season though you know..Good to see you're doing well mate, will drop you a text later!
Hard work man, treat myself well
Top 6, no chance but I have a good feeling for top 8. Arsenal outside of the top 4 this season is my bet too.
Wish I had a ticket for the derby..... but then I'll be a few thousand miles away sunning myself and hopefully get to watch on it on some foreign channel on the iPad 
beer(s) in hand.
Just out of interest, how 'fast' does the BMW feel - I drove one and it didn't feel fast at all to me, but the speed actually crept up on you - looking down at the speedo was a surprise once or twice - a very refined GT indeed....
beer(s) in hand.Just out of interest, how 'fast' does the BMW feel - I drove one and it didn't feel fast at all to me, but the speed actually crept up on you - looking down at the speedo was a surprise once or twice - a very refined GT indeed....
had ham said:
Wish I had a ticket for the derby..... but then I'll be a few thousand miles away sunning myself and hopefully get to watch on it on some foreign channel on the iPad beer(s) in hand.
Just out of interest, how 'fast' does the BMW feel - I drove one and it didn't feel fast at all to me, but the speed actually crept up on you - looking down at the speedo was a surprise once or twice - a very refined GT indeed....
I'm sure it'll be a glorious sunny up here anyway....git beer(s) in hand.Just out of interest, how 'fast' does the BMW feel - I drove one and it didn't feel fast at all to me, but the speed actually crept up on you - looking down at the speedo was a surprise once or twice - a very refined GT indeed....
It's all too easy to break the speed limit in it, the v8 is so smooth in its power delivery that you are genuinely shocked to be doing 80 after a few seconds stamped on the throttle. You get pressed into your seat with the kickdown but as you've said, the refinement is exceptional.
I may or may not have opened the windows and pulled off in manual earlier on.... Glorious
Toniq working again, however it's still needing a nut on the exhaust manifold.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfeyUGZt8nk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfeyUGZt8nk
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