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Yes... I have a bit of an obsession with 90s BMWs and have a small collection currently including 2x E36 328i, 2x Z3 2.8 and an E38 740i although I'm looking to sell a couple at the moment to purchase a van I can use for work and leisure pursuits combined. |
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"Our latest toy we went for looks over speed. Laguna Monaco gp. Just love the looks of it.
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I had a Laguna back in the day, went to pay at a petrol station and the lad behind the counter said nice aston mate |
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"Yes... I have a bit of an obsession with 90s BMWs and have a small collection currently including 2x E36 328i, 2x Z3 2.8 and an E38 740i although I'm looking to sell a couple at the moment to purchase a van I can use for work and leisure pursuits combined. "
loved the look of the 80s 90s BMW’s my favourite was the e30 my least favourite was the e60m5 biggest mistake I made getting one fantastic car to drive and gave Porsche’s and lambos a run for the money but constantly going wrong so sold it to fund my project
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By *rAitchMan
over a year ago
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I had an Alfa Romeo when I was 18, and used to do motorcycle trials on my Bultaco Sherpa 250t, which I wish I hadn't sold.
I've now got a Peugeot 2.7 GT Coupè and a 20-plate Merc A180 Sport Executive. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Anyone in to there cars or bikes
I own a Subaru impreza bugeye waggon WRX
I love her to bit my blue goddess
my biggest regret was selling my 1995 series McRae only 200 made worth a fortune now  "
Ouch sorry mate you cabbage
But cant beat a flat 4 |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Yep. Currently doing a minor restoration on my 96 Pontiac Firebird. Owned it 17 years. Engine and gearbox are out for overhaul
Knight rider car ?"
No. You're thinking of the 3rd gen that was produced between 1982 & 1992. Mine is a 4th gen |
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"my least favourite was the e60m5 biggest mistake I made getting one fantastic car to drive and gave Porsche’s and lambos a run for the money but constantly going wrong so sold it to fund my project "
It's certainly not a cheap car to keep on the road with some pretty costly design flaws.
In general I think BMW's real talent lies in the inline 6. They really excel at those. I have a BMW V8 but more out of the sake of scratching an itch, there are many better V8s out there, GM and Merc included. But the E38 platform is so sweet and arguably the V8 is a nicer thing to drive than the V12.
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"my least favourite was the e60m5 biggest mistake I made getting one fantastic car to drive and gave Porsche’s and lambos a run for the money but constantly going wrong so sold it to fund my project
It's certainly not a cheap car to keep on the road with some pretty costly design flaws.
In general I think BMW's real talent lies in the inline 6. They really excel at those. I have a BMW V8 but more out of the sake of scratching an itch, there are many better V8s out there, GM and Merc included. But the E38 platform is so sweet and arguably the V8 is a nicer thing to drive than the V12.
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I knew about the problems so I had an idea it won’t be plain sailing but once you could pick one up for the same price as mondeo I had to have one and once I test drive one I knew I had to have it 507bhp for mondeo money always wished they’d of done a manual version apparently in America they did but not in Europe still for me one of the best engines ever no silly turbos or super chargers like the amg mercs  |
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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago
Maldon and Peterborough |
"I really miss my Audi RS6. (cries)
Wont be letting mine go anytime soon...atleast another trip to the ring for sure this year hopefully "
I was spending nearly £200 per week I petrol, so it had to go.
Broke my heart. |
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"my least favourite was the e60m5 biggest mistake I made getting one fantastic car to drive and gave Porsche’s and lambos a run for the money but constantly going wrong so sold it to fund my project
It's certainly not a cheap car to keep on the road with some pretty costly design flaws.
In general I think BMW's real talent lies in the inline 6. They really excel at those. I have a BMW V8 but more out of the sake of scratching an itch, there are many better V8s out there, GM and Merc included. But the E38 platform is so sweet and arguably the V8 is a nicer thing to drive than the V12.
I knew about the problems so I had an idea it won’t be plain sailing but once you could pick one up for the same price as mondeo I had to have one and once I test drive one I knew I had to have it 507bhp for mondeo money always wished they’d of done a manual version apparently in America they did but not in Europe still for me one of the best engines ever no silly turbos or super chargers like the amg mercs "
The USA got a manual Touring V10 *sigh* |
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When I lived in Australia I had a Ford Boss XR8. 5.7ltr v8 with a flash tuned 554 rear wheel bhp and 520 Nm of torque. Just the sound through the cherry bombs would have any Beemer M5 wetting his panties lol.
Its always been about bikes for me though.
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By *ooskiMan
over a year ago
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"I really miss my Audi RS6. (cries)
Wont be letting mine go anytime soon...atleast another trip to the ring for sure this year hopefully
I was spending nearly £200 per week I petrol, so it had to go.
Broke my heart. "
Thats some going, dont get through that even in the f430 however in fairness im not using as either as daily. |
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By *ooskiMan
over a year ago
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"We can actually answer the age old question on here of if a men compensate for a small clock with big or flash cars 
Errrrrrr it’s not all men on here what am I compensating for ???"
For having a jap car.....lol (only kidding) |
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It’s not all about dresses in my life, my major passion is motorcycles. Currently have a VFR800 but ridden all sorts of bikes from 2 strokes (my personal favourites) to triples, four stokes and v twins. I’ve managed to ride some classics over the years, a bike and an empty rode then I’m a happy sod |
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There’s a new video from whatcar on YouTube showing the Tesla model S performance embarrassing an aventador  0-60 in 2.4s is ridiculous.
£95k 5 door vs £270k HyperCar |
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"There’s a new video from whatcar on YouTube showing the Tesla model S performance embarrassing an aventador 0-60 in 2.4s is ridiculous.
£95k 5 door vs £270k HyperCar "
I could give you a world of reasons why that is irrelevant |
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By *ooskiMan
over a year ago
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"There’s a new video from whatcar on YouTube showing the Tesla model S performance embarrassing an aventador 0-60 in 2.4s is ridiculous.
£95k 5 door vs £270k HyperCar "
No comparison.....Tesla doesnt look like it should be worth half of the 95k..... |
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"There’s a new video from whatcar on YouTube showing the Tesla model S performance embarrassing an aventador 0-60 in 2.4s is ridiculous.
£95k 5 door vs £270k HyperCar
I could give you a world of reasons why that is irrelevant "
In terms of drag racing and technology it’s anything but irrelevant.
Like it or not, the likes of Tesla will redefine technology during our lifetime.
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I love my cars. Dont have anything fast right now.. and missing motorsport greatly..
I have two Alfas currently but past cars include a s13 200sx.. a 400plus BHP Type R Subaru and my two little hot hatches.. a supercharged 172 phase 1 clio and a Metro running 213bhp.
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By *ooskiMan
over a year ago
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"I love my cars. Dont have anything fast right now.. and missing motorsport greatly..
I have two Alfas currently but past cars include a s13 200sx.. a 400plus BHP Type R Subaru and my two little hot hatches.. a supercharged 172 phase 1 clio and a Metro running 213bhp.
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Still cracking collection of cars |
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"I love my cars. Dont have anything fast right now.. and missing motorsport greatly..
I have two Alfas currently but past cars include a s13 200sx.. a 400plus BHP Type R Subaru and my two little hot hatches.. a supercharged 172 phase 1 clio and a Metro running 213bhp.
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I’m in the same boat right now, sensible dad that will fit everything in the back and climb the hills around me whilst covered in snow.
I’ve been thinking about getting something cheap that’d be great fun, maybe an RX8 that’s been rebuilt. But nows not the time.
I also reaaaally fancy a quad bike |
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"There’s a new video from whatcar on YouTube showing the Tesla model S performance embarrassing an aventador 0-60 in 2.4s is ridiculous.
£95k 5 door vs £270k HyperCar
I could give you a world of reasons why that is irrelevant
In terms of drag racing and technology it’s anything but irrelevant.
Like it or not, the likes of Tesla will redefine technology during our lifetime.
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I own 2 Model S. One is a P100D.
Did you know you can only use the launch 15 times before Tesla turn it off permanently?
As far as redefining technology you can’t use it for long journeys, if it rains it might take you an extra hour to get to your destination and the autopilot will try and kill you at least 1-5 times you use it.
But yes for the completely pointless task of drag racing it’s very good. What about the corner at the end? |
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"There’s a new video from whatcar on YouTube showing the Tesla model S performance embarrassing an aventador 0-60 in 2.4s is ridiculous.
£95k 5 door vs £270k HyperCar
I could give you a world of reasons why that is irrelevant
In terms of drag racing and technology it’s anything but irrelevant.
Like it or not, the likes of Tesla will redefine technology during our lifetime.
I own 2 Model S. One is a P100D.
Did you know you can only use the launch 15 times before Tesla turn it off permanently?
As far as redefining technology you can’t use it for long journeys, if it rains it might take you an extra hour to get to your destination and the autopilot will try and kill you at least 1-5 times you use it.
But yes for the completely pointless task of drag racing it’s very good. What about the corner at the end? "
I know they’re got flaws, serious flaws. I don’t own one, never mind two but I’ve seen and read about the auto pilot and the recalls etc.
But on a timeline, it’s very early technology, and as a company founded less than 20 years ago to be where they are now is phenomenal.
Whilst unofficial, the Nurburgring time of 7:23 also Indicates that corners aren’t much of a problem either. It’s nowhere near the top time’s but it’s still a fantastic time. |
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