Won a weekend in any BMW or Mini - but which one?
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Last week, our local BMW dealer group sponsored a golf day in aid of the sports association of the school my two eldest kids go to, which was extremely kind of them (they do far more than that for the school too, really good guys it seems).
At this event, despite being a very s
te golfer, I somehow secured a weekend in 'any' BMW or Mini. I would add (for those of you who know how bad I'm at golf) that I have nothing to do with BMW or the dealer (Elms BMW), and it was pure luck (I really am ste at golf).
My BMW history is somewhat chequered. I adored an E36 M3, reviled an absolute P.O.S Z4, had great fun recently at Bedford in a PalmerSport M3, and greatly enjoyed (for a D) - a 330d courtesy car a couple of weeks back.
I expected an offer of a boggo 3-series or Mini, but no, they have been kind enough to offer me any car on their demo fleet - which includes lots of Ms, 5, 6 & 7 series, the Xs, etc, etc.
So what to do?
My heart says M5, my head says 640d, as that is a contender for my next car, but there are lots of others that sound like fun for a couple of days, like the X6 (which I've a peculiar interest in).
I will upload my thoughts irrespective of vehicle, after the loan weekend.
This may provoke some controversy if my recent comments on a couple of days in a new Golf GTI are anything to go by.
At this event, despite being a very s
te golfer, I somehow secured a weekend in 'any' BMW or Mini. I would add (for those of you who know how bad I'm at golf) that I have nothing to do with BMW or the dealer (Elms BMW), and it was pure luck (I really am ste at golf).My BMW history is somewhat chequered. I adored an E36 M3, reviled an absolute P.O.S Z4, had great fun recently at Bedford in a PalmerSport M3, and greatly enjoyed (for a D) - a 330d courtesy car a couple of weeks back.
I expected an offer of a boggo 3-series or Mini, but no, they have been kind enough to offer me any car on their demo fleet - which includes lots of Ms, 5, 6 & 7 series, the Xs, etc, etc.
So what to do?
My heart says M5, my head says 640d, as that is a contender for my next car, but there are lots of others that sound like fun for a couple of days, like the X6 (which I've a peculiar interest in).
I will upload my thoughts irrespective of vehicle, after the loan weekend.
This may provoke some controversy if my recent comments on a couple of days in a new Golf GTI are anything to go by.
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1M was my very first thought, but none on the demo fleet, as I understand the UK allocation went some while ago - ergo, no need for a demo. Shame, my kind of car.
I know the 'current' M3 very well, so would like something I haven't tried.
The 640d has now been relegated to the 'you have time to be impressed by totally superb engineering later in your life' list, so (to use a topical word), I'm now 'trending' towards the M5 or X6M.....
I know the 'current' M3 very well, so would like something I haven't tried.
The 640d has now been relegated to the 'you have time to be impressed by totally superb engineering later in your life' list, so (to use a topical word), I'm now 'trending' towards the M5 or X6M.....
TheTurbonator said:
Another vote for the M5 from me. You can tell us what the fake engine noise is like too.
I must admit, I'm intrigued by that. 560hp, and pumped 'fake' noise. I had an IS-F last car but one, brilliant, the noise totally made it.Although it did have 'fake' quadruple exhaust exit pipes which, on the contrary, didn't do an awful lot for it.
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