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SpeckledJim said:
XMified said:
Too true, and sadly it seems to be a very common option these days. In fact, sometimes I have started to think that this is standard now on many vehicles (especially estates) as some utterly misguided taste-avoiders have defined it as a "premium" feature (the worst misappropriation of a word in recent times).
To me it looks crass, says "I'm trying too hard", and yes, makes your car look more like a van.
Continuing in that vein (albeit mercifully without the tints), I shall leave you with this. Which to be completely fair may well be a good car, with the W210 (or is it 211) underpinnings. Easily a haggle under thread (in fact, is this overpriced)?
A useful car for those rare times when arriving in an RS6 doesn't scream "YOU'RE NOT GOING TO LIKE ME!!!" quite loudly enough.To me it looks crass, says "I'm trying too hard", and yes, makes your car look more like a van.
Continuing in that vein (albeit mercifully without the tints), I shall leave you with this. Which to be completely fair may well be a good car, with the W210 (or is it 211) underpinnings. Easily a haggle under thread (in fact, is this overpriced)?
W00DY said:
I like tints on a practical level, because when most of your bicycles are worth more than your car it helps that they aren't easily seen. They do look rubbish though.
This is why I'm in two minds about removing the tints on the E39. It came with them and they do afford a lot privacy with regards to load being carried, e.g. a bike I wouldn't want pinchedXMified said:
alpha channel said:
It's the same on all cars with this tinted rear glass though, it makes what is an otherwise spacious, potentially nice place to be almost claustrophobic, I just hope you can peel the stuff off (though I've a nasty suspicion that you can't and the only way is to replace the glass).
Too true, and sadly it seems to be a very common option these days. In fact, sometimes I have started to think that this is standard now on many vehicles (especially estates) as some utterly misguided taste-avoiders have defined it as a "premium" feature (the worst misappropriation of a word in recent times).To me it looks crass, says "I'm trying too hard", and yes, makes your car look more like a van.
Continuing in that vein (albeit mercifully without the tints), I shall leave you with this. Which to be completely fair may well be a good car, with the W210 (or is it 211) underpinnings. Easily a haggle under thread (in fact, is this overpriced)?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2007-chrysler-300c-5-7-...
Balmoral said:
I finally took the plunge and bought a Century, £1032 over thread budget though, and a fair bit more over thread budget by the time it's landed and duty paid. I am both excited and anxious in equal measure.
Brilliant. Forecourt shot please sir, when possible. Is it the V12?Balmoral said:
I finally took the plunge and bought a Century, £1032 over thread budget though, and a fair bit more over thread budget by the time it's landed and duty paid. I am both excited and anxious in equal measure.
Please please please bring it to a thread meet. I’ve been threatening to buy one for years.
Of course it's the V12.
It's absolutely THE pukka specification.
Black with grey wool interior.
Wing mirrors.
N'S front corner marker pole.
Top window frame draft excluder things.
Three sided curtains.
Antimacassars.
Writing table and flexible spot light.
I really wanted a column shift too, but had to settle for a floor change.
It's a 2007 so it has the six speed auto, dual EMV package and LED's, just missing out on the HID's.
I will keep you posted and maybe start a thread in readers cars or the Japanese forum.
It's absolutely THE pukka specification.
Black with grey wool interior.
Wing mirrors.
N'S front corner marker pole.
Top window frame draft excluder things.
Three sided curtains.
Antimacassars.
Writing table and flexible spot light.
I really wanted a column shift too, but had to settle for a floor change.
It's a 2007 so it has the six speed auto, dual EMV package and LED's, just missing out on the HID's.
I will keep you posted and maybe start a thread in readers cars or the Japanese forum.
Edited by Balmoral on Thursday 16th May 19:39
Balmoral said:
Of course it's the V12.
It's absolutely THE pukka specification.
Black with grey wool interior.
Wing mirrors.
Top window frame draft excluder things.
Three sided curtains.
Antimacassars.
Writing table and flexible spot light.
I really wanted a column shift too, but had to settle for a floor change.
It's a 2007 so it has the six speed auto, dual EMV package and LED's, just missing out on the HID's.
I will keep you posted and maybe start a thread in readers cars or the Japanese forum.
So when are the twin turbos planned?It's absolutely THE pukka specification.
Black with grey wool interior.
Wing mirrors.
Top window frame draft excluder things.
Three sided curtains.
Antimacassars.
Writing table and flexible spot light.
I really wanted a column shift too, but had to settle for a floor change.
It's a 2007 so it has the six speed auto, dual EMV package and LED's, just missing out on the HID's.
I will keep you posted and maybe start a thread in readers cars or the Japanese forum.
Edited by Balmoral on Thursday 16th May 19:14
http://www.superstreetonline.com/features/0710-tur...
I'm in Japan for six weeks over the summer, I've got quite a shopping list of accessories for it. I want a kerb mirror for the front passenger door and some of those bad ass comms aerials for the boot deck. Hoping to find some cold climate specification rear light units too, which have a proper factory rear fog light set up.
Now, which pinky do I amputate?
Now, which pinky do I amputate?
Edited by Balmoral on Thursday 16th May 19:47
Balmoral said:
I finally took the plunge and bought a Century, £1032 over thread budget though, and a fair bit more over thread budget by the time it's landed and duty paid. I am both excited and anxious in equal measure.
If you're anything like me you'll have the MarineTraffic app on your phone with regular updates of the car transporter's location Congrats!
dme123 said:
trooperiziz said:
In completely unrelated news... 
The 745i is up to £510 on ebay, and i've been offered £700 cash to take it away. I'm tempted to take that offer as it's from a guy who has actually been to see the car and seems genuine.
Bite his hand off. It would only sell for twice that in full working order, surely?The 745i is up to £510 on ebay, and i've been offered £700 cash to take it away. I'm tempted to take that offer as it's from a guy who has actually been to see the car and seems genuine.
Balmoral said:
Of course it's the V12.
It's absolutely THE pukka specification.
Black with grey wool interior.
Wing mirrors.
N'S front corner marker pole.
Top window frame draft excluder things.
Three sided curtains.
Antimacassars.
Writing table and flexible spot light.
I really wanted a column shift too, but had to settle for a floor change.
It's a 2007 so it has the six speed auto, dual EMV package and LED's, just missing out on the HID's.
I will keep you posted and maybe start a thread in readers cars or the Japanese forum.
Oh yes. Got to have the v12 and the wool.It's absolutely THE pukka specification.
Black with grey wool interior.
Wing mirrors.
N'S front corner marker pole.
Top window frame draft excluder things.
Three sided curtains.
Antimacassars.
Writing table and flexible spot light.
I really wanted a column shift too, but had to settle for a floor change.
It's a 2007 so it has the six speed auto, dual EMV package and LED's, just missing out on the HID's.
I will keep you posted and maybe start a thread in readers cars or the Japanese forum.
Edited by Balmoral on Thursday 16th May 19:39
Awesome purchase. Please keep us updated. Any photos?
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