The Best ///M/Barge/General Rant/Look at This/O/T [Vol VIII]
Discussion
mackie1 said:
Were there problems with those wheels then? I'll listen out for tappy noises on cold start but if it's only a nuisance then I dont really mind.
Yes there were issues with them, the lacquer peels really really badly. They all do it eventually. The tapping is a bit more hit and miss, given the age of the cars at that price they will have the cylinder head that is prone to it. If its an AUC you may get them to change the HVAs under warranty but you will have to fight them for it and even then it wont fix it. It basically just sounds tappity when cold if you do lots of short journeys. BMW claim its just a nuisance noise, Ive not known it to cause an issue for anyone but its a metal clicking noise so read into it what you will
Dont let it stop you buying them, I love mine. I dont consider it in anyway practical though I guess it depends on your definition of practical
richtea78 said:
mackie1 said:
Were there problems with those wheels then? I'll listen out for tappy noises on cold start but if it's only a nuisance then I dont really mind.
Yes there were issues with them, the lacquer peels really really badly. They all do it eventually. The tapping is a bit more hit and miss, given the age of the cars at that price they will have the cylinder head that is prone to it. If its an AUC you may get them to change the HVAs under warranty but you will have to fight them for it and even then it wont fix it. It basically just sounds tappity when cold if you do lots of short journeys. BMW claim its just a nuisance noise, Ive not known it to cause an issue for anyone but its a metal clicking noise so read into it what you will
Dont let it stop you buying them, I love mine. I dont consider it in anyway practical though I guess it depends on your definition of practical
Brief update on the M Coop posted yesterday. Received a text from the seller saying that hes had a look at the docs and its a Dutch import and a 2.8. So either hes just reading the docs which are possibly incorrect or someone has put the zorst, mirrors, vents and wheels on of an M + its an RHD import. I have asked again for the VIN which obviously would clear it al up. Will see what I get.
Fox- said:
A 2.8 could be an interesting buy. Loads less bork, reasonably economical and fairly unique.
Agreed but there are plenty more exciting cars for the money, besides an early 98 '28 isn't 100% bork free. A moon mileage sparsely historied '28 isn't the same daring + exciting prospect that a full on M would be, for me at least. jonnydm said:
Agreed but there are plenty more exciting cars for the money, besides an early 98 '28 isn't 100% bork free. A moon mileage sparsely historied '28 isn't the same daring + exciting prospect that a full on M would be, for me at least.
I think you underestimate quite what an undertaking an M power car is!Fox- said:
jonnydm said:
Agreed but there are plenty more exciting cars for the money, besides an early 98 '28 isn't 100% bork free. A moon mileage sparsely historied '28 isn't the same daring + exciting prospect that a full on M would be, for me at least.
I think you underestimate quite what an undertaking an M power car is!jonnydm said:
Fox- said:
jonnydm said:
Agreed but there are plenty more exciting cars for the money, besides an early 98 '28 isn't 100% bork free. A moon mileage sparsely historied '28 isn't the same daring + exciting prospect that a full on M would be, for me at least.
I think you underestimate quite what an undertaking an M power car is!S3_Graham said:
jonnydm said:
Fox- said:
jonnydm said:
Agreed but there are plenty more exciting cars for the money, besides an early 98 '28 isn't 100% bork free. A moon mileage sparsely historied '28 isn't the same daring + exciting prospect that a full on M would be, for me at least.
I think you underestimate quite what an undertaking an M power car is!hadenough! said:
S3_Graham said:
Was hoping to head down now I have something a bit more PH but it came without tax so I'm grounded until Monday 
tis only 30min drive!
Can't you do it online and take a print out of the confirmation? tis only 30min drive!Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff