The Rangie has gone ... what next?

[E1DJH]

So, this is why we have test drives - to find out that the car is "poorly".
It wasn't pulling as well as i thought it should, then it started stuttering and missing.

Poor sales guy. I can't beleive he would have taken me out if he had known. He reckoned it might be the air flow meter - but better now than after i had bought it. So, that one is a

I'm really busy workwise, so i'll give it a week or so and see what crops up.
Thanks again everyone for your input - some have been extremely amusing

[Mark V8]

Uh-oh , another car not as described, eh ? Hope you have better luck next time David....

[Robatr0n]

Would you go for a 2.8 straight six E39 David?

[E1DJH]

Robatr0n said:

Would you go for a 2.8 straight six E39 David?

I have heard that they are a bit underpowerd Rob, although i admit i haven't driven one.(and the man who knows these things tells me it is the car to have ) TBH, you can guess what i would be like, if i was munching some motorway miles and put my foot down and nothing much happened.

I did have a 528 for a few years a while back, and that was a nice car.
Why do you ask Rob?

[Robatr0n]

Well my dad may be getting rid of his at some point. I think it's sitting on about 53k, 98 R reg and very well maintained!

If it's not your cup of tea it's no big deal.

The reason he bought it was because it was a good compromise of speed, motorway cruising and economy but I do know what you mean about its turn of speed afterall it's not rapid!

[bmwdrivernigel]

E1DJH said:

So, this is why we have test drives - to find out that the car is "poorly".
It wasn't pulling as well as i thought it should, then it started stuttering and missing.

Poor sales guy. I can't beleive he would have taken me out if he had known. He reckoned it might be the air flow meter - but better now than after i had bought it. So, that one is a

I'm really busy workwise, so i'll give it a week or so and see what crops up.
Thanks again everyone for your input - some have been extremely amusing

Thought as much, it obviously has been sat too long and shows the benefit of buying a car that has been used, 40k over 10 years is just not enough. Back to the drawing board then.......lets find some suggestions for next weeks foray into the used car market, unless you want a nice E34 540 that has been used!

[E1DJH]

bmwdrivernigel said:

E1DJH said:

So, this is why we have test drives - to find out that the car is "poorly".
It wasn't pulling as well as i thought it should, then it started stuttering and missing.

Poor sales guy. I can't beleive he would have taken me out if he had known. He reckoned it might be the air flow meter - but better now than after i had bought it. So, that one is a

I'm really busy workwise, so i'll give it a week or so and see what crops up.
Thanks again everyone for your input - some have been extremely amusing

Thought as much, it obviously has been sat too long and shows the benefit of buying a car that has been used, 40k over 10 years is just not enough. Back to the drawing board then.......lets find some suggestions for next weeks foray into the used car market, unless you want a nice E34 540 that has been used!

It was worth a punt, but hey ho!

we could discuss it over a pint

[john_r]

E1DJH said:

bmwdrivernigel said:

E1DJH said:

So, this is why we have test drives - to find out that the car is "poorly".
It wasn't pulling as well as i thought it should, then it started stuttering and missing.

Poor sales guy. I can't beleive he would have taken me out if he had known. He reckoned it might be the air flow meter - but better now than after i had bought it. So, that one is a

I'm really busy workwise, so i'll give it a week or so and see what crops up.
Thanks again everyone for your input - some have been extremely amusing

Thought as much, it obviously has been sat too long and shows the benefit of buying a car that has been used, 40k over 10 years is just not enough. Back to the drawing board then.......lets find some suggestions for next weeks foray into the used car market, unless you want a nice E34 540 that has been used!

It was worth a punt, but hey ho!

we could discuss it over a pint

He's just put this up on AutoT? Did he have this earlier? (or have I confused my dealerships and this is someone else entirely? )

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/BMW+...

Edited by john_r on Friday 22 February 13:43

[E1DJH]

john_r said:

E1DJH said:

bmwdrivernigel said:

E1DJH said:

So, this is why we have test drives - to find out that the car is "poorly".
It wasn't pulling as well as i thought it should, then it started stuttering and missing.

Poor sales guy. I can't beleive he would have taken me out if he had known. He reckoned it might be the air flow meter - but better now than after i had bought it. So, that one is a

I'm really busy workwise, so i'll give it a week or so and see what crops up.
Thanks again everyone for your input - some have been extremely amusing

Thought as much, it obviously has been sat too long and shows the benefit of buying a car that has been used, 40k over 10 years is just not enough. Back to the drawing board then.......lets find some suggestions for next weeks foray into the used car market, unless you want a nice E34 540 that has been used!

It was worth a punt, but hey ho!

we could discuss it over a pint

He's just put this up on AutoT? Did he have this earlier? (or have I confused my dealerships and this is someone else entirely? )

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/BMW+...

Edited by john_r on Friday 22 February 13:43

Same company John, different car.

I had a quick look at it as i left the dealer this morning, and mentioned it was "expensive" compared to the silver one, and didn't have some of the toys, waiting for him to bite with a "discount offer" - but he didn't.

I'm not suprised you are confused, i am!

[john_r]

More newbies...

2001 51 Reg MERCEDES-BENZ E430 V8 Avantgarde Tip

2001 Y Reg MERCEDES-BENZ E430 V8 Avantgarde

2000 X Reg AUDI A8 3.7 40V Quattro (will need some haggling!)

1999 V Reg AUDI A6 AVANT 2.8 Quattro Sport Auto

1999 AUDI A6 2.8 Quattro 4dr Auto Saloon

ETA:
2003 03 Reg SUBARU Legacy 2.5 GX

Edited by john_r on Friday 22 February 14:31

[VerySideways]

john_r said:

More newbies...
2000 X Reg AUDI A8 3.7 40V Quattro (will need some haggling!)

Haggle? Worth it though

[touching cloth]

I know you poo poo'd my 166 suggestion (although I still think you should go look at one again), but how about the small brother with a joyous engine (ok, so it's still a little over, but I just KNOW you have a contingency ; )

156 GTA

Yum

[E1DJH]

touching cloth said:

I know you poo poo'd my 166 suggestion (although I still think you should go look at one again), but how about the small brother with a joyous engine (ok, so it's still a little over, but I just KNOW you have a contingency ; )

156 GTA

Yum

I have to agree with you there TC, that is a very pretty car, and with 6.3 seconds for the 0-62 dash she is no slouch.

BUT front wheel drive? and despite what you say, it does exceed the budget by a couple of grand, and i have a healthy bill heading my way for the Chim shortly .

[touching cloth]

You're a hard man to please.

Ok, on budget, rwd and with presence and huge prestige.

clicky

Never said I as going to be sensible

[E1DJH]

touching cloth said:

You're a hard man to please.

Ok, on budget, rwd and with presence and huge prestige.

clicky

Never said I as going to be sensible

Perfect mate, i love it!

[bmwdrivernigel]

So bmwdriverdavid how is the new car? You got it yet?

[AngryS3Owner]

bmwdrivernigel said:

So bmwdriverdavid how is the new car? You got it yet?

missed this earlier... it is some beastie, David has done VERY well

[VerySideways]

So what did he actually get?

[E1DJH]

VerySideways said:

So what did he actually get?

BMW 750i V12. Already proved it's self to be a "most amusing" car.
Deceptively fast, lovely mover, very comfortable. I can light up the rears with little effort

It is 1997 R plate, with 73k miles on the clock, and full BMW service history. It looks and feels like a 2 year old car. It has every conceivable extra, plus a couple i hadn't thought of.

In summary, I'm "reasonably pleased" with the purchase - a brilliant replacement for the Rangie (although i don't intend to take it off road).

Long live the barge

[VerySideways]

When we going for a ride?? I'm only round the corner...