The Best ///M/Barge/General Rant/Look at this/O/T(Vol XVIII)
Discussion
Rocket. said:
1st lesson of BMW/M beard club, there is always someone with a bigger beard, tbf I had always assumed they were the same wheel too.
I think the E61 M5 touring will be seen as the all time great of barmy estate cars one day, RS6's never cut it in quite the same crazy way, wish I had owned one.
Stop it. This is not helping crave my urges. I do agree though that if there is a crazy engine available the wagon version has to be the most sensible choice if you want to experience the most crazyness.I think the E61 M5 touring will be seen as the all time great of barmy estate cars one day, RS6's never cut it in quite the same crazy way, wish I had owned one.
L100NYY said:
rejn said:
Teal blue. 1275. Heritage shell back in the 90s but bodily still pretty spot on. It has a silly modern (well 1980s) stereo and immobiliser. Mechanically it seems pretty good. It's as much of a hoot to drive as I remember by 1500 being back in 1997. Brakes seem useless (which I think may be authentic!)
Teal is a great colour for these, what year is yours?Any pics?
One of the most fun drives I have ever had (and it was only last year) was in a 1500 Rubber Bumpered Midget around Yorkshire lanes with a chum. This one had no brakes. I mean none. Pedal went to the floor after a few miles so I just learnt how to keep momentum and use the handbrake at junctions.
And this is the best photo I have atm:
Rocket. said:
1st lesson of BMW/M beard club, there is always someone with a bigger beard, tbf I had always assumed they were the same wheel too.
I think the E61 M5 touring will be seen as the all time great of barmy estate cars one day, RS6's never cut it in quite the same crazy way, wish I had owned one.
Having been the custodian of an E61 M5 from 30k to 50k over 2yrs I would agree. The best/most bat sI think the E61 M5 touring will be seen as the all time great of barmy estate cars one day, RS6's never cut it in quite the same crazy way, wish I had owned one.
t crazy estate ever made. When I went to buy it, the RS Aldi range did not even get a perfunctory look in, let alone any serious consideration. Still longing after one...
ATM said:
Stop it. This is not helping crave my urges. I do agree though that if there is a crazy engine available the wagon version has to be the most sensible choice if you want to experience the most crazyness.
There's a black one that lives around the corner from me: parked on the road, lady driver (most of the time) with a baby seat. Sensible family estate 
I've been wondering for a while what's the cheapest way into an AMG, and now think I may have found it - well in terms of purchase anyway! Plan is to get a few bits tidied over the winter and then rock down to the likes of the LeMans Classic again next summer in it, boot full of tents and the like - assuming it makes it that far
Should be picking it up next week, so will be drinking plenty of Dr Pepper before then!
Should be picking it up next week, so will be drinking plenty of Dr Pepper before then!
Leins said:
I've been wondering for a while what's the cheapest way into an AMG, and now think I may have found it - well in terms of purchase anyway! Plan is to get a few bits tidied over the winter and then rock down to the likes of the LeMans Classic again next summer in it, boot full of tents and the like - assuming it makes it that far
Should be picking it up next week, so will be drinking plenty of Dr Pepper before then!
Dr. Pepper Should be picking it up next week, so will be drinking plenty of Dr Pepper before then!
I am strangely drawn to these also but as you eluded I have a feeling the entry price might be the least of your problems, but good on you! 
LaurasOtherHalf said:
rejn said:
This thread used to be the last bastion of civil behaviour.
Give over,which volume did you last read like? 
There's a place for both of course!
Leins said:
I've been wondering for a while what's the cheapest way into an AMG, and now think I may have found it - well in terms of purchase anyway! Plan is to get a few bits tidied over the winter and then rock down to the likes of the LeMans Classic again next summer in it, boot full of tents and the like - assuming it makes it that far
Should be picking it up next week, so will be drinking plenty of Dr Pepper before then!
Should be picking it up next week, so will be drinking plenty of Dr Pepper before then!
Does it have the full length we as to sunroof? Always thought they made that big old !Benz an excellent summer bus.
I've just joined the MB club to gain access to the parts catalogue. I suspect you may benefit from the same and also discounts on parts etc.!
Good luck
CharlesdeGaulle said:
LaurasOtherHalf said:
rejn said:
This thread used to be the last bastion of civil behaviour.
Give over,which volume did you last read like? There's a place for both of course!
As opposed to the 1-5 thread (which I also watch) this one has a BMW flavour. I think the occasional beardiness is engaging. It assumes a regular pattern of a number of posters adding input and then 4941/E24Man or similar popping up and squaring things up.
There's the odd spat but where it's around matters of fact that usually resolves itself. It still represents a safe zone relative to much of the rest of PH, if perhaps not the zenith of civility found in a very select few other threads.
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