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635CSi
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I drive a Volvo S70, somehow I think I've mentioned this before. I love it, it's sprightly, it's very comfortable as Volvo's go and has a bit of prestige. It doesn't really suit my image though, I'm half the age of the average driver of one of these! I've owned a rusty old E30 which went to the scrapper, that counts me as a former BMW owner. Bear in mind that just because I'm a Volvo driver doesn't mean I'm not a die hard Bimmer fan... |
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Mick525i
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Good idea, the message from this thread is just to be carefull. Mick |
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Mick525i
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LOL, but I was really just asking out of curiosity. So go on 635, tell us, whats your transport? Mick |
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larzyh
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Good one Mick - 635CSi calling anybody biased (I am presuming this is what he means) is rather like kettles calling pots black!
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Larzyh.
Previously or currently, in the family: '77 E21 320, '78 E21 320, '79 E21 320, '87 E28 520i, '88 E30 325iC, '95 E34 525i, '98 E39 528i, '98 Z3 2.5, '98 E38 740iL, '95 E36 Compact, '99 E36 318iT, '02 E46 318iT, '96 E34 525tdsT, '98 E38 740iL... |
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Mick525i
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635csi,,, Just as a buy the way what do you drive. Mick |
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Mick525i
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None taken. Yep proberly a bit buoyest but I have always thought large exec saloon's sell best in Auto Trim. If Im tearing accross the hills I would much prefair a manual box anyday. But for normal day to day driving the Auto suits very well. 1 1/2 hours into abbey street from rathfarnham this morning in traffic. never changed gear once. never even had to move my left foot. Mick |
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635CSi
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I never said Merc make good manuals, they make absolutely terrible manuals as a matter of fact... You've driven a 520i manual but never a 530i manual, now that would be an absolute hoot! No offence to you, but I think your opinion is a buoyest one. Edited by 635CSi |
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lesurely
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He said he hadn't notice anything !! going back to check the service history and bring a mechanic friend with me. He also said the car has been here for over a year on irish plates, I'll wait and see... not going to let the heart rule on this on. |
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e36 318is under major construction E39 530D Sport mtec (all the bells and whistles ) Basic unit of laryngitis: 1 hoarsepower lesurely |
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Mick525i
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Looking at you list of BM's your in a better place than I to know. I have only had Auto Bm's I have drivin 2 520 manuals but I prefaired the Auto. Horses for courses I supose. Good Morning. Mick |
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dryle
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I prefer the manual, but it can have its downsides as i learnt to my dismay. Mercedes are great manuals as its an aul fellas car |
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Dave Ryle
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larzyh
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Good morning Mick; we seem to be the early risers here. I have never driven a manual Mercedes but I believe they make particularly bad manual gearboxes and excellent autos. I think BMW have a good reputation for their manuals apart from some notchiness (which some people, like me, like) and the clutch delay valve (which I don't like; has anybody here removed theirs?). |
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Larzyh.
Previously or currently, in the family: '77 E21 320, '78 E21 320, '79 E21 320, '87 E28 520i, '88 E30 325iC, '95 E34 525i, '98 E39 528i, '98 Z3 2.5, '98 E38 740iL, '95 E36 Compact, '99 E36 318iT, '02 E46 318iT, '96 E34 525tdsT, '98 E38 740iL... |
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Mick525i
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See what I mean I never aggree with you I have several motor trade friends, Merc's and BMW sell better and get more money when fitted with an auto box. Infact I have heard them say "dont buy a manual Merc, you will never sell it again". It is more of a problem on Mercs because of the customer they have, but its there on BM's as well. Ask a trader to choose between 2 similar 520's and he will go for the Auto every time. We are talking 5 series here not 3's and 1ers... thats different. Mick |
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larzyh
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My car is a manual, but I would have bought it even if it had been automatic; auto gearboxes have com such a long way to the point were the performance drop off is irrelevant in daily driving. I quite like shifting gears and feeling "connected" to the operation of the vehicle but automatics really come into their own in the heavy stop/start traffic that's become such a curse. |
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Larzyh.
Previously or currently, in the family: '77 E21 320, '78 E21 320, '79 E21 320, '87 E28 520i, '88 E30 325iC, '95 E34 525i, '98 E39 528i, '98 Z3 2.5, '98 E38 740iL, '95 E36 Compact, '99 E36 318iT, '02 E46 318iT, '96 E34 525tdsT, '98 E38 740iL... |
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kbannon
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Good man!
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635CSi
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My apologies, it was quite stupid of me! |
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Dergside
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635CSI - you might want to edit that post. Its a bit naughty to mention a business name like that in this context and could leave the forum open to action by the business in question.
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635CSi
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That's absolutely scandalous!! Nearly 100k taken off the clock?? Edited by 635CSi |
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635CSi
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An auto is actually a bad thing when it comes to a bimmer in some people's books, they are really overshadowed by the sheer brilliance of the manual. If I was ordering a brand new 5 Series instead of spending my hard earned on an auto gearbox I'd spend it on leather. |
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Dergside
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Slightly off topic - the advice in the UK is to buy BMW's with automatic transmission for better resale values. The typical premium for an auto over a manual for most BMW's would be between £1k and £2k, depending on the model. I'm wondering what people on this side of the pond think. Will people pay a pemium for an auto in this country? Or is it like most stuff, people want it but they won't pay any extra for it? Or do buyers here tend to actually prefer manuals? I'm thinking here particularly of cars 4 years old and older. Thoughts appeciated...! |
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davec
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don't forget the full leather mick......
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