What have you done to your BMW today?
Discussion
Dannbodge said:
F11 535i.
My second 35i variant. Previously had a N54 manual 335i, so will be interesting to see what the ZF8 and N55 are like in comparison though.
It's a bit leggy at 143k though
Sounds a good motor; I wanted an F11 535i as well but at the time couldn't find one. Great engine and box; the ZF8 in our F31 is superbMy second 35i variant. Previously had a N54 manual 335i, so will be interesting to see what the ZF8 and N55 are like in comparison though.
It's a bit leggy at 143k though
bodhi said:
Haven't BMW always used a selection of OEMs for tyres? Admittedly it's been a while since I was involved in ordering a new one, however I do remember me old man asking if they could fit Michelin to his cars and they normally came from the factory with those over the Bridgestones etc.
BMW, like VAG, just buy what ever is cheapest that meets the minimum requirement. Surprised to see anything other than a Pilot Sport on an M car though as the head of M division is very picky about steering and tyres. Maybe they've just plonked the Michelins on the options list now?g3org3y said:
For some reason I thought a preference for Michelin back in the day (think SuperSports on the E46 M3) and then tended to Bridgetstone with the introduction of RFTs. First time I've seen Hankook as factory fit (but then again...I'm not exactly in showrooms looking at new BMWs on a regular basis...anything that isn't an EXX is 'new' to me. 
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All sorts. E36s and E34s came with Uniroyals for some time. As others say it just depends, Hankook have made big roads into OE tyres though, and probably worked with BMW to support such a heavy thing and make it go around corners.)E46 M3 had the original Pilot Sport tyres, with the coolest tread pattern ever.
Funnily the only time I set foot in a BMW dealer is to collect parts or for recall work.
danb79 said:
Sounds a good motor; I wanted an F11 535i as well but at the time couldn't find one. Great engine and box; the ZF8 in our F31 is superb
Well picked up and driven the 80ish miles home.Beautiful car, very comfy and was sitting at 38mpg until I got stuck in traffic on the M25.
Ended up on 35.5mpg for the whole trip which is awesome.
Sold my M2!
Had planned to advertise it after christmas but ended up putting it online a week or so ago, with no real expectation that it would sell any time before spring to be honest.
3 people were on the car in that week. One guy was very keen but had a E46 M3 convertible that he was looking to part ex. Looked like a lovely car, and i think we could maybe have dealt. Another guy was going to come out this weekend. Third guy came out, saw it, was beaming from ear to ear "i have to own this!" (not such a good negotiation tactic ), and he has bought it.
You hear about theres no money about and people "need" finance but there was three people who had £25K to stump up.
Pleasantly surprised it has sold so quickly to be honest.
Pic for posterity
Not sure what i'll buy next to be honest. I've the Golf TDI so i'll probably winter it out in that. I'm going to wait until i wake up some morning thinking "i'd really like to buy a.....".
Had planned to advertise it after christmas but ended up putting it online a week or so ago, with no real expectation that it would sell any time before spring to be honest.
3 people were on the car in that week. One guy was very keen but had a E46 M3 convertible that he was looking to part ex. Looked like a lovely car, and i think we could maybe have dealt. Another guy was going to come out this weekend. Third guy came out, saw it, was beaming from ear to ear "i have to own this!" (not such a good negotiation tactic
), and he has bought it.You hear about theres no money about and people "need" finance but there was three people who had £25K to stump up.
Pleasantly surprised it has sold so quickly to be honest.
Pic for posterity
Not sure what i'll buy next to be honest. I've the Golf TDI so i'll probably winter it out in that. I'm going to wait until i wake up some morning thinking "i'd really like to buy a.....".
Deep Thought said:
Sold my M2!
Had planned to advertise it after christmas but ended up putting it online a week or so ago, with no real expectation that it would sell any time before spring to be honest.
3 people were on the car in that week. One guy was very keen but had a E46 M3 convertible that he was looking to part ex. Looked like a lovely car, and i think we could maybe have dealt. Another guy was going to come out this weekend. Third guy came out, saw it, was beaming from ear to ear "i have to own this!" (not such a good negotiation tactic ), and he has bought it.
You hear about theres no money about and people "need" finance but there was three people who had £25K to stump up.
Pleasantly surprised it has sold so quickly to be honest.
Pic for posterity
Not sure what i'll buy next to be honest. I've the Golf TDI so i'll probably winter it out in that. I'm going to wait until i wake up some morning thinking "i'd really like to buy a.....".
Sorry to hear it's gone; but a great and faff-free sell. Always a good thing..Had planned to advertise it after christmas but ended up putting it online a week or so ago, with no real expectation that it would sell any time before spring to be honest.
3 people were on the car in that week. One guy was very keen but had a E46 M3 convertible that he was looking to part ex. Looked like a lovely car, and i think we could maybe have dealt. Another guy was going to come out this weekend. Third guy came out, saw it, was beaming from ear to ear "i have to own this!" (not such a good negotiation tactic
), and he has bought it.You hear about theres no money about and people "need" finance but there was three people who had £25K to stump up.
Pleasantly surprised it has sold so quickly to be honest.
Pic for posterity
Not sure what i'll buy next to be honest. I've the Golf TDI so i'll probably winter it out in that. I'm going to wait until i wake up some morning thinking "i'd really like to buy a.....".
What's made you sell and do you have any idea what could be next?
danb79 said:
Sorry to hear it's gone; but a great and faff-free sell. Always a good thing..
What's made you sell and do you have any idea what could be next?
It always felt like an itch i wanted to scratch. I'm glad i owned it but it just felt like it was time to move on.What's made you sell and do you have any idea what could be next?
I've talked before about a E92 M3 V8 so thats maybe on the cards.
On the other end of the scale a friend of a friend has a 2017 Golf GTI Clubsport 40. 30K miles. 3 door. Manual. Nursed like a baby. Hes supposedly selling it soon. I've a bit of a soft spot for Golfs.
Deep Thought said:
Sold my M2!
Had planned to advertise it after christmas but ended up putting it online a week or so ago, with no real expectation that it would sell any time before spring to be honest.
3 people were on the car in that week. One guy was very keen but had a E46 M3 convertible that he was looking to part ex. Looked like a lovely car, and i think we could maybe have dealt. Another guy was going to come out this weekend. Third guy came out, saw it, was beaming from ear to ear "i have to own this!" (not such a good negotiation tactic ), and he has bought it.
You hear about theres no money about and people "need" finance but there was three people who had £25K to stump up.
Pleasantly surprised it has sold so quickly to be honest.
Pic for posterity
Not sure what i'll buy next to be honest. I've the Golf TDI so i'll probably winter it out in that. I'm going to wait until i wake up some morning thinking "i'd really like to buy a.....".
It is a real shame to see that go for me. Had planned to advertise it after christmas but ended up putting it online a week or so ago, with no real expectation that it would sell any time before spring to be honest.
3 people were on the car in that week. One guy was very keen but had a E46 M3 convertible that he was looking to part ex. Looked like a lovely car, and i think we could maybe have dealt. Another guy was going to come out this weekend. Third guy came out, saw it, was beaming from ear to ear "i have to own this!" (not such a good negotiation tactic
), and he has bought it.You hear about theres no money about and people "need" finance but there was three people who had £25K to stump up.
Pleasantly surprised it has sold so quickly to be honest.
Pic for posterity
Not sure what i'll buy next to be honest. I've the Golf TDI so i'll probably winter it out in that. I'm going to wait until i wake up some morning thinking "i'd really like to buy a.....".
However...I can see an E92 M3 possibly incoming though!
Deep Thought said:
danb79 said:
Sorry to hear it's gone; but a great and faff-free sell. Always a good thing..
What's made you sell and do you have any idea what could be next?
It always felt like an itch i wanted to scratch. I'm glad i owned it but it just felt like it was time to move on.What's made you sell and do you have any idea what could be next?
I've talked before about a E92 M3 V8 so thats maybe on the cards.
On the other end of the scale a friend of a friend has a 2017 Golf GTI Clubsport 40. 30K miles. 3 door. Manual. Nursed like a baby. Hes supposedly selling it soon. I've a bit of a soft spot for Golfs.
stevemcs said:
Deep Thought said:
cerb4.5lee said:
Deep Thought said:
I've talked before about a E92 M3 V8 so thats maybe on the cards.
I knew it! 
Yeah i could see that gaining momentum.
Not too many of them for sale over here in sunny NI at the minute. May have to go to the mainland IF i go down that route....
Today I got my M4 back from the local specialist. All three 3 seals were leaking on the differential so they took it out, refreshed , fixed , cleaned and new diff oil. Followed by an engine oil and filter change. Last week it had a brake fluid change so should be fresh for a few months!
Great communications, explanation, clear invoice and attention to detail from Redish. Was lucky to get an appointment this side of Christmas and looking forward to driving my M4 again after roughing it in my 21 year old TT with really heavy steering!
Great communications, explanation, clear invoice and attention to detail from Redish. Was lucky to get an appointment this side of Christmas and looking forward to driving my M4 again after roughing it in my 21 year old TT with really heavy steering!
Greendubber said:
Looks good, mines absolutely minging and not been cleaned in well over a month. Didn't help having weekly trips to Manchester for 3 weeks for a training course.
Tomorrow's looking a bit calmer weather so I'll get it sorted then hopefully.
Yeah took advantage if it being calm and cool today; it was blowing a hoolie here last night and the cars were absolutely covered in leaves and detritus from the woods etcTomorrow's looking a bit calmer weather so I'll get it sorted then hopefully.
Plus we carted the Christmas tree home in it on Thursday; so the back was full of pine needles etc
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