Just bought a BMW in tescos

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DoubleSix said:

I think I may have fallen through a worm hole into some sort of inverse PH universe....

:-)

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Fox- said:

A 325i does not 'lack pace'. Compared to a 335d it does, compared to a 320d it very much doesn't.

Just quoting what top gear said , they know everything so it must be right :-)

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I had a 325 e30 years ago and it was ok nothing too special . My new 320 d would kill it lol

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Fox- said:

No it wouldn't.

There must be some stats somewhere ?

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After the years warranty runs out does anyone go to any other warranty companies other than BMW ?

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HoHoHo said:

There is less than a second 0-60 between the 325 & 320d

We all know diesels have moved on over the last few years - the 550D M sport is 0-60 within a 10th as quick as my M5. However diesels deliver in a different way, they can run out of puff but on the whole....

We know they're pretty good (ask Audi or anyone at Le Mans) My old '07 535D was a fecking brilliant car, a car that was quick 0-60, would go past 155mph and return 35-40mpg fully loaded.

Those who dismiss diesels are doing do out of their preference for petrol.....simples.

I reckon it's jealousy . Anyone can buy a petrol , chuck a loud exhaust on it to sound better . Doesn't matter if the 3 litre petrol is quicker ,I will be waving while they have stopped at the petrol station twice while I am still on the same tank of fuel lol

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Fox- said:

I drive a diesel. So no, it's not that

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jasesapphy said:

£1K for tyres lol

Where do you get ripped of for yours?

Got some 4 weeks ago

Goodyear Eagle F1 255/30/19 £152
Goodyear Eagle F1 235/35/19 £115

£534

You can get midrange tyres for about £440

That ain't a grand

I love f1's also so that's good to hear

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Prawnboy said:

funny, i'm sure it not jealousy i feel when i see the diesel versions of my car as i serenely pass them, i think it's pity.

Congrats you can push a pedal with your foot and pass people , I used to do that then my balls dropped

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Bit of facination with how fast your car can go on here

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Just got back from Gatwick BMW . Proxy m25 and m23 gridlocked in places , still managed 51 mpg though

First impressions are good . Brakes didn't feel that great but noticed they changed front discs too so being new will take a few miles to bed in . Steering feels a lot heavier than the passat at low speeds but I can live with that . Radio is average at best . Multimedia is great . I thought it would be a harsh ride having 19's and harder suspension but it's fine . It's also quick enough too . Just had a blast round block with roof down , feels great , have a new wind deflector arriving in a few days but won't use that often having a daughter in the back . Yes you do hear the diesel when you start her up but once you get going it's hardly noticeable . Anyway I love it . Thanks for all the comments positive and negative . I will post pics once I work it out lol

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Here's video done yesterday

http://email.citnow.com/wf/click?upn=Kg3k4fe6l7Ylx...

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Thought I would just come back to this thread I started two years back . I part exchanged the car Tuesday but it has been awesome for two years . However next time I would go for a 3 litre diesel as the 2 litre lacks a bit of punch and is pretty ratily. Bar that it's been great .