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I quite like it.
As regards bad design, I happen to think the 1 series coupe and 5 series Touring are pretty good looking

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Just think how many speeding tickets you could pick up for Dario with that attached to the front of your car...

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Standard model 135i and 335i put out at least 325bhp (which co-incidently is the same as is quoted for the same engine in the 740i...), and BMW will having their own remap packages out soon, which will keep your warranty in place.

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I would go for a old skool e39 5 series, pocket money to buy, bullet proof engineering, lovely looking especially in sport guise!! Even 540's, Alpinas and M5's are affordable now. They haven't aged badly either - they still look fresh and modern in the facelifted variant especially. Spokey, with ne...

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I'd disagree with that, the Z4 and the E46 / E90 feel very different...

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Think of how mucky the car must get after all those "test dives" as well...

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Interesting that they are all in the same tax band... There is, apparently, a coupe on it's way, which is what I'm hoping for, in the twin-turbo. By which time, BMW will have their own tuning options out, so, mid to high 300's bhp should be easily available, given that the standard engine gives at l...

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A true V engine Is it? I thought it was an "inline V" engine, like the VR6, W8 and W12 engines, where they are either a very narrow V engine, or a staggered inline, depending on how you define them? Although the W variants open up another definition can of worms - are they a staggered V o...

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Well, seeing as the brochure says Z4, I think it's a bit late to change the name. It is only 90kg more than the current 3.0Si roadster, which I don't think is too bad when you consider that it has a folding metal hardtop. I'd be interested to see some European specs, as the 3.0 seems to be down in p...

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120d is what I'd choose then! You can apparently chip it to 200+bhp and 440NM quite easily too, although the standard model is no slouch. I'd not be too worried about the 18" wheels, most E36 on wheels fit, and you could spend your £1000 saving on a nice set without run flats. It'll make a worl...

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Something tells me it's Paul until March 09...

There are 4 Z1's in NI.

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Having had both, there's no real difference in running costs between a 118d and a 120d. The extra power of the 120d kind of makes up for the slightly lower fuel economy as you don't have to drive it as hard. However, check if either has the Efficient Dynamics kit, which came in in 07 at some point (...

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Personally, I think this is rubbish. It's certainly not the case here in Northern Ireland. All the same octane/cetane ratings of fuel come in to the same place (95, 97/8 and diesel). A fuel then becomes branded when it is put into the tanker and the additive package is added. BP and Sainsburys use E...

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Ballie wrote:Personally I blame the downturn of the US and UKs economy on Iraq and Afghanistan.

The Amount of money we pump into those two countries everyday is astronomical!

yeah but, look, petrol has got cheaper as a result.

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I averaged a mighty 32mpg over 2 years in my 120d...
The good lady averaged 56mpg in her identical car.

I'd gone from a 740, she'd gone from a Golf 1.4. So, if you're downsizing, you may not make that much of a saving in fuel lol!

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It's basically a rebodied 1st generation Mercedes SLK, only with worse build quality.
The coupe is an odd looking beast, Clarkson described it as being like a dog having a poo...

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Roush do the IRS conversion, don't they?

Don't get me wrong, there's nothing inheritantly wrong with a standard Mustang, it just feels odd on bumpy roads if you're used to anything modern.

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A lot of 6 series styling as well.
I think I'll save judgement until I see it (and the coupe) in the metal.

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I'd hang on as long as humanly possible.
Selling a convertible in the middle of winter (especially at Christmas) is never going to get you a great deal, and hopefully by spring people may have a bit more disposable cash. You certainly won't lose anything by hanging on for a while IMO

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Out of interest, have you driven a standard Mustang on UK roads? They aren't the greatest... I have driven one with an IRS conversion (in the US though) and it was a major improvement. The Challenger does look pretty nice, I do find it interesting though that it's related to the 300C, and thus, the ...

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FIAT Panda 100HP or 500...

Both cracking fun and cheap to run. The 500 seems to be holding it's money extremely well too...

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that looks like the normal steam / condensation you get from a car with a stainless steel exhaust.
Look at any higher end car on a cold day and you'll see it.

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I have EBC RedStuff Ceramic pads on all my cars (as do quite a few friends I recommended them too afterwards) and would strongly recommend those over anything else.
Great stopping power, even from cold and I have yet to get any fade despite a good few hard days on track and road.

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I can remember a post being made on pistonheads regarding a conversion for a Porsche Speedster to a 959 body shape. :| Yes, it was as bad as it sounds. A Speedster? As in the 911 (or 964) convertible variant? I have seen a 964 turbo coupe with a 959 kit, and it was very convincing replica - and pro...

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I'm not sure yet...
Have to let you know during the week.

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Basically all 1, (post E30) 3, Z3 and Z4 wheels will have the correct offset with the following exceptions / caveats: M-model wheels will have the wrong offset. Some E90 3 series wheels have slightly different offsets - but these are within tolerance If they are 3rd party wheels, beware the center b...

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Spigot rings or worn bushes are normally the cause of this IMO

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I'd argue Jacques Villeneuve had/has more talent than Hamilton. Not a chance. Hamilton's in a league of his own in terms of talent IMHO. I'd strongly disagree. Hamilton has been (for want of a better term) groomed to drive in F1 for years. He doesn't have the natural ability of Senna, Prost or even...

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Maybe if we didn't have to listen to all the Hamilton propaganda - newspapers, ITV F1 coverage, himself & his dad and so on - we'd actually be more supportive of him.
That's my view anyway...

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That is fantastic....
Sadly, I'm not allowed any more cars until one goes...

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According to that, they are illegal to sell as well...

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The DoT have this to say: http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roadsafety/drs/hidheadlamps Fact sheet: Aftermarket HID headlamps December 2006 In the Department's view it is not legal to sell or use after market HID lighting kits, for converting conventional Halogen headlamps to HID Xenon. If a customer wants ...

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It's related to the Z though!

Looks a clean car for decent money - good luck with the sale.

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Yeah, but, that blue car is clearly a coupe, not a folding roof convertible...

COuld just be artistic license of course.

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The top couple show a coupe - the blue one.
It's not that much of change in style, with the exception of the 6 series style lights - but, that's not a bad thing IMO.

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F4CKU is available for £600.

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What RPM are you hitting to get to 120mph and in which gear?
If you're well up to the red line in 4th or 5th, it could be your speedo is mis-reading...

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Driving home was fun...

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I'll do breakfast.

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5 B12's from a run of 18 (and that includes the 7 and 8 series based models)...

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I'll be up for that!

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Not to mention the rising cost of fuel.
Worth noting that you always seem to drive a new car a bit harder than something you're used to.

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And will you have a passenger eating?

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Mairead,
Have you booked a table at the Ramore? The Portrush Airshow is on that weekend...

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19x8.5" +40mm Front
19x9.5" +45mm Rear

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I got mine from the states, from EAS - http://www.europeanautosource.com/ Even with shipping, the wheels and tyres cost just a little more than tyres on their own would have here. The wheels themselves are also of very high quality - at least as good as genuine CSL wheels. A lot of the replicas on e...

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A dyke, in Brighton? Who would have thought that possible?

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Using Velcro to hold on plates is not legal either...

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The fact that it hasn't left any marks where it was before it "fell off" and that the second time they'll be able to check that that was the excuse you used the time before (and so on) will end up with you getting quite a few producers and fines...

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