BMW drivers

Deadman

thomasross20 said:

Do you guys but these straight out or get finance?

I always look for low rate (3 year) bank loans and look for good cars that have 'done' their initial depreciation. I tend to keep cars for up to 5 years (although that's certainly not the case for my outgoing Civic-6 months). I've never paid more than 5 grand for a car with whatever I'm selling/trading in on top. However I like the idea of leasing and may go that way in future if the government don't decide to spoil the fun.

thermionic

Deadman said:

 I got it from a mate who's a VAG mechanic

I think we've all got a mate who thinks he's one of these.

Deadman

thermionic said:

Deadman said:

 I got it from a mate who's a VAG mechanic

I think we've all got a mate who thinks he's one of these.

Haha. Ex-VAG to be precise but he now works for me.

DefaultM

I used to drive a 2001 vauxhall corsa and I had a promotion so I treated myself to a 2006 320d.
Seriously, within 1 week I'd received so much abuse. It's a lot bigger car than I was used to so I was taking extra time to get in parking spaces etc and I got one guy say to me "theres more spaces round that side mate if you're struggling. Yeah, lots of nice big bmw spaces for you!"
Had another guy come up to my open window when I was trying to reverse out of a space and start giving me abuse telling me that the car was too big for me and that I was shit.

Even had someone spit a big gob of phlegm down it when it was parked up outside my house.

holnrew

Does the boot have a lip?

littlegreenman

Deadman said:

thermionic said:

Deadman said:

 I got it from a mate who's a VAG mechanic

I think we've all got a mate who thinks he's one of these.

Haha. Ex-VAG to be precise but he now works for me.

Out of context, that could sound SO wrong

speshul91

I shit you not in the past week 2 have let me out of junctions and at least 5 have indicated. 

Bucket

While I have a bee in my bonnet about 3-series drivers, after too many tailgating sales reps in 320d saloons, there is a black E93 M3 convertible parked just down the road from where I live, and I would be lying if I denied that I seriously covet it.

olafgarten

My Dad drives a 08 6 Series,  it's a really nice car. When you drive normally it's almost silent inside and really comfortable, but if you push up it really goes. 

holnrew

I saw a pristine 8 series in Tesco's car park the other day, always loved them. So 80s and cool

Deadman

Old ones are very cool. The 635 has to be one of the best looking cars ever produced. 

Snap

Nice car.

I am a BMW owner. Well I was until my one year old X6 was written off, parked outside my house. Some old dear drove into it and hit it jsut at the right spot to total it. Some achievement. What you can't see here it the pallet of breeze blocks at the front! She was in a Skoda Yeti, obviuously a solid car!



So, I am about to order a new one. Seeing as I have GAP insurance, I am in a good position. I am ordering an X6 M 5.0D, wiht just about every bit of kit on it. Sod it, you can't take it with you.

Gassage

Deadman said:

Old ones are very cool. The 635 has to be one of the best looking cars ever produced. 

I had an old shape M635CSi and now have the new shape.

I have to say the old one was utterly amazing in terms of quality but hell, a flake of snow and you'd be facing backwards faster than you can ever imagine

Deadman

Cheers @Snap can't see your image though unfortunately. Old people eh!?

@Gassage I meant the CSi, missed that bit off. I'd imagine mine is capable of such a thing, hence why I'm considering some 'proper' winter tyres. Will they be needed though (as octatonic has already suggested).

Some porn:

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/14/11/da/1411dac26708be65d94ac2c602e34936.jpg

Having looked at a few this morning it appears that a lot of people have a tendency to make them look shit very quickly, mind!

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0qir6Lpe-7I/maxresdefault.jpg

Gassage

Loved mine. It was so so special. It was also a Highline, so very well specced.

F747NAN

Snap

Deadman said:

Cheers @Snap can't see your image though unfortunately. Old people eh!?

weird, I can see it fine, lets see if this works:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/f01prsnsm4q6ehh/Photo 19-09-2016, 18 37 29.jpg?raw=1

LordOxygen

Deadman said:

I've heard that about normal over run flats. Hmmm, might have to have a rethink. I do love a good tyre, I think I've got a bit of a fetish for them to be honest. Yeah it's got satnav. Even plays dvds although only when the handbrake's on (bloody Germans!).

I'm going to have a look for some winter tyres in the coming weeks and have it booked in to BMW Oxford as it's due a service (full BMWSH) so I want to keep it up. I got it from a mate who's a VAG mechanic so I know it's a good 'un.

Id highly recommend a set of winter tyres on any RWD car. They make a massive difference in cold conditions as the rubber remains relatively soft and compliant. You can also drive and steer in snow and ice if you're sensible. I had 4 Yokohama winter tyres for my 325d and had the summer ones in storage. Overall cost neutral as you spread the wear.

Fretwired

This is my BMW .. it was an ex-demonstrator with a few miles on it. Has every conceivable extra and a great sound system .. being able to play MP3s on a USB stick is excellent.

spark240

Sady this went a few years back

http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b525/spark240v/BMW/z site pic_zpsshwwwghs.jpg



http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b525/spark240v/BMW/z site roof pic_zpsmztblx22.jpg

strtdv

I have a 125d.
I don't really see the need for winter tyres as such, just go on a driving course that teaches you how to handle a RWD car in slippery conditions. I've driven in snow with no issues, you just need to be aware of the fact that you'll drift, and control it when you do.