Love affair is over... What next

[Ghost91]

ZX10R NIN said:

Sweet at least you end up with a fun daily for a bit.

I forgot to show the link for the V8 535i so here it is:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-BMW-535I-SPORT-AUTO...

That looks nice!! I could possibly stretch the budget for something as nice as that... I'd rather not though!

[ZX10R NIN]

Haggle I reckon you could get that for £2250

[Ghost91]

ZX10R NIN said:

Haggle I reckon you could get that for £2250

Just showed a lad at work who's got a few BM's - he's showed me a clip of his mates 535 v8 with a straight through exhaust.... It sounds immense!

[stain]

Edited by stain on Monday 29th June 22:45

[Ghost91]

Jag X type estate caught my eye the other day - don't need an estate but it could be handy for the dog, and they look lovely IMO.. 2004 or 5 IIRC.

Not sure it's ridiculous enough for a second car.... And it's not v8....

Anyone know anything about these? I vaguely remember top gear testing a v6 AWD one and saying Its good

[Ghost91]

Went out in a colleagues CLK500 last night...

Might consider upping the budget. It was lovely, and the noise was fantastic!

Don't know if the 55 is any better or worse... Been warned about the CL's but I don't know if they're only problematic with the v12....

It's been suggested if I spend more that I consider a Porsche boxster but I'm not too keen on a soft top.

Going to try and arrange a drive of said 500 and see if I like them

[ZX10R NIN]

Ghost91 said:

Went out in a colleagues CLK500 last night...

Might consider upping the budget. It was lovely, and the noise was fantastic!

Don't know if the 55 is any better or worse... Been warned about the CL's but I don't know if they're only problematic with the v12....

It's been suggested if I spend more that I consider a Porsche boxster but I'm not too keen on a soft top.

Going to try and arrange a drive of said 500 and see if I like them

Don't go for a CL the ABC suspension is ruinous (this coming from someone who has an SL with the same suspension) I also have a Three CLK's so will happily tell you what to look out for if you go down this road.

[Ghost91]

ZX10R NIN said:

Don't go for a CL the ABC suspension is ruinous (this coming from someone who has an SL with the same suspension) I also have a Three CLK's so will happily tell you what to look out for if you go down this road.

I had heard to steer clear of a CL, i guess there's reasons they're such a good price...

Okay great, thank you! First step is to drive one, and if I enjoy driving one as much as I enjoyed the engine note then I think that'll be my mind made up