The Best ///M/Barge/General Rant/Look at this/O/T (Vol XVI)

[ferrisbueller]

Zwolf said:

ferrisbueller said:

335is, too, but the bork potential is perhaps too high.

And the engine itself much less appealing overall.

Agreed. Think the 330i will do 90% of an E46 M3 with 50% of the running costs.

Patience required to find the right spec Spaniard.

[MattOz]

Zwolf said:

ferrisbueller said:

335is, too, but the bork potential is perhaps too high.

And the engine itself much less appealing overall.

MPG wise, a 330i is no better than an E46 M3 and the 335i can be worse. Neither lump is as charismatic as an S54. I would however, like a 330i M Sport Touring manual with all the toys. Rocking. Horse. Poo.

[MattOz]

Zwolf said:

ferrisbueller said:

335is, too, but the bork potential is perhaps too high.

And the engine itself much less appealing overall.

MPG wise, a 330i is no better than an E46 M3 and the 335i can be worse. Neither lump is as charismatic as an S54. I would however, like a 330i M Sport Touring manual with all the toys. Rocking. Horse. Poo.

[Zwolf]

I'd like an E46 M3 with back doors, rockign horse poo-er.

E90, 330i, manual, sunroof and heated seats, sports seats and steering wheel, SE suspension and 17" radial or double spokes. Sparkling Graphite with black leather and aluminium trim (the actual ally trim, not the painted plastic that was standard), or Black with beaige and burr walnut. That'll do.



Fuel economy isn't the only way an M will rape your wallet harder than a nilla E90 though, is it?

Edited by Zwolf on Friday 25th July 22:33

[s m]

M3 vs D3

[ferrisbueller]

anonymous said:

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Significantly more dollar than E90/1 as far as I can see. The money they're asking is into a different shortlist for me.

[ferrisbueller]

MattOz said:

Zwolf said:

ferrisbueller said:

335is, too, but the bork potential is perhaps too high.

And the engine itself much less appealing overall.

MPG wise, a 330i is no better than an E46 M3 and the 335i can be worse. Neither lump is as charismatic as an S54. I would however, like a 330i M Sport Touring manual with all the toys. Rocking. Horse. Poo.

MPG wise, the E46 didn't rape my wallet. TBH there aren't many better ways to burn money. The warranty took the bork hit during my time (about 4k in a year IIRC). Consumables and servicing are definitely significantly more costly.

I'm still tempted. Lucky (or not) that you moved my CS on again

[ferrisbueller]

Not for me but this AUC looks a bit of a bargain to me.

Experience suggests you'd bag that for mid to late sixes in cash. Shame it's not a 330.

[E24man]

With a lottery win....

Chris Stott said:

£80k... but would have to go in the garage with a lottery win.

In less than a heartbeat.

Gorgeous

Thanks for posting it.

[Blueprint]

s m said:

M3 vs D3

Crikey, I had no idea the new D3 was so potent. It's a bit rapid, is it not?

[s m]

Blueprint said:

s m said:

M3 vs D3

Crikey, I had no idea the new D3 was so potent. It's a bit rapid, is it not?

Certainly not much in it for the run to 100 - good comparison on the handling course too

[Zwolf]

s m said:

M3 vs D3

M3 sounds toilet.

[LHD]

Zwolf said:

s m said:

M3 vs D3

M3 sounds toilet.

I'd still have a D5.

[braddo]

Justayellowbadge said:

Only those that like the 80s...

Spider no 24, apparently one of only 2 V12 spiders fitted with the oh-so-subtle body kit.

Not a car for shrinking violets or anyone who dislikes petrol stations!

I didn't realise they did convertibles and so always think of these when someone mentions Lynx XJSs.



Does this mean the 129 and the yellow badge have gone?

[Zwolf]

LHD said:

Zwolf said:

s m said:

M3 vs D3

M3 sounds toilet.

I'd still have a D5.

Is there a D6 GC? If so, that please.

[0a]

Justayellowbadge said:

Oops.

Bought a Lynx XJS today.

The rumours are true then?.... Impressive

[L100NYY]

Morning chaps, hope all is well in the world of the Thread? Looks like I've got some catching up to do, oh and JAYB......

Had a fantastic holiday down in the South of France to see my parents and family friends, gorgeous weather, wine, company, food and of course more wine.

Left home at 04:30 one Sunday morning to catch the 06:40 ferry to Calais (no tuxedo at breakfast) and hotfooted it down in the Audi which has covered 191k miles now and still gets 700 miles to a tank, in fact the first time I stopped was just past Bordeaux to stretch my legs (no sniggering) and have a coffee. Felt a bit like a TG Challenge. I have such a soft spot for the ol' Audi now and even more so after just the two of us made the long slog down to the chateau (parents were already there so drove solo) and the only slight inconvenience of travelling solo was the 4 peage' but as there is hardly any traffic it really didn't matter in the slightest.

Roads (and lane discipline) over there are just fantastic and enjoyed every minute of it, just gutted to be back home now!

23 acres of nobody else at Chez Loon;

[tdm34]

Zwolf said:

LHD said:

Zwolf said:

s m said:

M3 vs D3

M3 sounds toilet.

I'd still have a D5.

Is there a D6 GC? If so, that please.

Only Alp GC is the X-Drive B6GC, and it;s only available in LHD and Europe only apparently....

But it looks fantastic imo, and I bet if you waved enough money at Buchloe, they'd do a UK spec one (still LHD though)

[tdm34]

4 Star Classics and selection of nice trinkets for sale........

http://www.4starclassics.com/Alpina-E34-Bi-Turbo-F...



http://www.4starclassics.com/BMW-E39-M5-For-Sale-6...



http://www.4starclassics.com/Mercedes-S70-AMG-For-...

[Justayellowbadge]

S70 seems reasonable.