The Best ///M/Barge/General Rant/Look at this/O/T(Vol XVIII)

[Mattygooner]

They are all manual, just clutchless paddles, and the paddles are fine when pushing on. Spanish was only sold in the US.

They are more than dynamic enough when you consider the touring is pretty vast and they are a shade under 2 tonnes, I doubt there is much with the load carrying and weight that could be much more dynamic.

They aren't really that unreliable either, don't believe the hype. They like all initially expensive highly strung cars can produce big bills, it has cost less in 3 years than a Boxster in 4 months.... It has had a release bearing and clutch, a headlight, tailgate struts. They do need a bit of use though.

7 Touring's up for sale on Autotrader is a lot though, do they know something we don't? impending F90 M5 Touring?

Also, FBMWW..... That is all you need!


NB the 850, that is a vast sum of money for something that doesn't sound like it excels anywhere other than looking pretty fabulous and is surely at the very top of its future money.

Edited by Mattygooner on Wednesday 8th August 17:32

[Rocket.]

Ref 850 Csi, not for me thanks, at that price level for a classic BMW I think rather have this and spend the rest on the 'right' wheels.


https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

[ATM]

£18500

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292608554042

[Cheburator mk2]

Today’s two objects of automotive lust - saw a Mercedes Benz 600 Pullman Laundaulet and a Citroen DS in black. Felt all dictatorial like...

Der Grosser will most certainly be with a seven figure price tag beginning with a 2...

The Goddess is more attainable EUR80k...

[ferrisbueller]

tril said:

Regarding the E6x V10 cars- The prices on a manual ones aren't absolutely terrible and would certainly be the one to have regardless of M5 or M6,

Manual V10s??

[Mattygooner]

ferrisbueller said:

Manual V10s??

The US and Canada got them, but they dont seem to be that good, a proper dual clutch would be superb though.

Would love a DS, ideally an early drop top, look at those armchairs in the front!

Edited by Mattygooner on Wednesday 8th August 21:28

[ferrisbueller]

Mattygooner said:

ferrisbueller said:

Manual V10s??

The US and Canada got them, but they dont seem to be that good, a proper dual clutch would be superb though.

I know. We were talking in the context of UK? In which case any "manual" is just a misdescribed SMG.

[E24man]

Crook said:

Well I think it's quite clear that you missed a bargain!

Not on my terms as I took advice on how they drive from a long term owner and friend and instead bought a car I really wanted.

ATM said:

£18500

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292608554042

This is quite probably not what you think it is.

What do you think it is?

[ferrisbueller]

E24man said:

This is quite probably not what you think it is.

What do you think it is?

We had an E28 (I think) a while ago. I'm guessing it's the E34 equivalent of that and, as such, not as exciting as it first seems.

[E24man]

Rocket. said:

Ref 850 Csi, not for me thanks, at that price level for a classic BMW I think rather have this and spend the rest on the 'right' wheels.


https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

This seems quite reasonably priced given some recent sales of M635's, but given the mileage a new owner will be facing an imminent c£5k bill to replace the timing chain and sprockets and preserve the engines longevity.

[Fast Bug]

Cheburator mk2 said:

The Goddess is more attainable EUR80k...

Late model DS in black for me please



www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1010370

[E24man]

ferrisbueller said:

E24man said:

This is quite probably not what you think it is.

What do you think it is?

We had an E28 (I think) a while ago. I'm guessing it's the E34 equivalent of that and, as such, not as exciting as it first seems.

Which E28 did you have?

[s m]

jeremyc said:

Crook said:

But now you memtion it, just had a better look, the DB7? Hasn't someone on here got one? and didn't JC have one too.

DB7 V12 Vantage.

I did indeed have one, and it so happens that rejn now owns the self same car.

The ultimate in Threadist recycling.

I've had extensive use of one for a weekend too ( wedding chauffeur duties - just about fitted 3 bridesmaids in too ....although not elegantly . )


E46 M3 performance I can reliably state

[ferrisbueller]

E24man said:

ferrisbueller said:

E24man said:

This is quite probably not what you think it is.

What do you think it is?

We had an E28 (I think) a while ago. I'm guessing it's the E34 equivalent of that and, as such, not as exciting as it first seems.

Which E28 did you have?

Poor language on my part. I was referring to those herein as "We" and referencing a car posted in the thread in the not too distant past.

[ATM]

E24man said:

This is quite probably not what you think it is.

What do you think it is?

It's just a good looking car. I know it's not a twin turbo but still.

[rejn]

jeremyc said:

Crook said:

But now you memtion it, just had a better look, the DB7? Hasn't someone on here got one? and didn't JC have one too.

DB7 V12 Vantage.

I did indeed have one, and it so happens that rejn now owns the self same car.

The ultimate in Threadist recycling.

Yep there can’t be many better value manual V12 cars than the DB7 Vantage. The DB7 is such a beautiful car, too. The “thread DB7” has not long had it’s annual going over and I’m happy to report all remains well.

I did have passing thoughts about replacing it with something modern and flat 6... am I mad?

[Chris Stott]

rejn said:

I did have passing thoughts about replacing it with something modern and flat 6... am I mad?

No experience of a DB7, but some in a DB11 & 991.1 GT3... very different cars, but both very enjoyable in their own way.

[rejn]

barchetta_boy said:

I've got a massive itch for a full fat Range Rover L322. Having watched the Harry's garage vid, and been in Harry's, it seems the 3.6 TDV8 is the model to go for.

Found this one that looks like an absolute peach

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

Thoughts?

We had one (a 3.6) and loved it. We had it when child number 2 was very young and I recall how at times it felt like the only time when the family were all relaxed was when we were in the car.

I can’t remember exactly but the performance/economy seemed amazing - something like 95mph cruise control on European motorways gave 35mpg.

Would have one again without thinking too much about it.

ETA: As mentioned above the infitainment system felt very old 5 years ago.

And one final thought: they didn’t/don’t have a reputation for being the most reliable. And I guess even nice low mileage cars - like the one you posted - are getting on a bit. I’d imagine it’s quite easy for them to throw a £2k bill...

Edited by rejn on Thursday 9th August 15:22

[rejn]

Chris Stott said:

rejn said:

I did have passing thoughts about replacing it with something modern and flat 6... am I mad?

No experience of a DB7, but some in a DB11 & 991.1 GT3... very different cars, but both very enjoyable in their own way.

Haha. The flat 6 option I was thinking about it much more mundane. I was thinking 997 in C2S spec - or similar...

Edited by rejn on Thursday 9th August 16:36

[barchetta_boy]

Thanks Rejn. I'm ready for big bills. Made up my mind to get one but decided these are the musts:

- FSH
- Green with sand leather and wood veneers
- tow bar
- 20" wheels
- no more than 110k miles

just need to find the right one and write out the cheque. Looking forward to more family relaxation