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    Posted: 16-March-2005 at 05:34
what would you like next?I would like a E46 M3 convertible in black with red leather,mmmmmmmmmm yummy
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Z M Coupe in estoril/cosmos with lotus leather I think. Just to be a bit different, and to provide some space to myself!!
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I have been thinking about this recently as I'm going to start saving soon. I've always paid the full amount using finance but this time I'd like to have a chunk of cash as well. It will take me a while to save so I don't expect to change for another year or two.

Realistically if it's a BMW it's likely to be a 330 or maybe a 530.

What I would really like though is an E39 M5 or a Porsche 911 (993)

 
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Hi pete, the E39 M5 won the 20k car shoot out in evo this month. they had an X plater with 70k - just about run in, maybe pma1ums could sort you out....
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If I had the money then i'd like a M3 CSL but I dont , so realistically if I could afford it an E34 M5 or maybe with a little bit more saving a 750il with the sports pack ( not sure of the E number but around 99 age) however i bet you can't get these in manual
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Originally posted by BMWE34sport BMWE34sport wrote:

however i bet you can't get these in manual

would you really want one as a manual!?!
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Originally posted by sleeper sleeper wrote:

Hi pete, the E39 M5 won the 20k car shoot out in evo this month. they had an X plater with 70k - just about run in, maybe pma1ums could sort you out....

I doubt that in a year or two I will be in a position to spend 20k on a car, especially one that will be as expensive to run as an M5. I read the article in Evo and it was interesting that in the pence per mile figure they didn't include fuel and tyres, the two things that would have made the running costs of cars like th M5 astronomical in comparison to the newer ones. An M5 would be nice but isn't likely, although you never know. 10K for a 330 in a couple of years however is entirely possible..............
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Points: 1948 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16-March-2005 at 10:29
130i, for sure. Just sad I can't get it in time for the Nurburgring this year.
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BMWE34sport wrote:
however i bet you can't get these in manual

would you really want one as a manual!?!

Yup !!! I so prefer manuals to Autos

PS ....how do i get to copy a certain bit of text in a box with the authors name in then put my comment below like sleeper did above ....I have tried on this post but it didnt seem to work properly



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E46 330 Clubsport

Velvet blue

 

Infact any coupe in velvet blue
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If I get my current car on the road it will be good enough for me!

A different one would be tempting eventually. Saw a nice E12 on fleabay I could be tempted by, like the looks of these older BM's and best of all it doesn't look rusty. Bonus. I know, everyone will tell me how crap they are but give me a chance to find out for myself!

Or Vauxhall Chevette HS in silver with a nice set of superlites on it. Oooh, an HSR in black. Saw one of those recently in Retro cars, still drooling thinking about it. Mmmmm.
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Points: 6579 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16-March-2005 at 12:44

I would like another E39 but one with a big more grunt.  I downsized to the 170 bhp 523i from a 204 bhp Vauxhall Senator so I guess I would plump for a 530i or 530d.  The question I have is manual or auto or SE or Sport.

Would the sport have much stiffer suspension thus giving a harsher ride than an SE?

I quite like the softer rides in cars but still tight enough to get flung around a few bends.

Oh I would like headlamp washers and split rear seats too.

But if I could I think it would be a 2.8i Capri!

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Points: 362 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16-March-2005 at 13:22

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I'd like a Red Z3M Coupe with Red/Black interior or Blue with Blue/Black interior

(Around £16000.00 at the moment probably sub £ 10000.00 in 3 yrs)
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Points: 3466 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16-March-2005 at 14:55
was thinking of getting a newish mini cooper s to run about in,you can pick these up now for around £10k
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 just changed my car so won't be for a while , but when i do hope & pray for E36  M3 in Black or Estoral Blue !!!!
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Points: 2125 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16-March-2005 at 15:50

BMW to get their act into gear and confirm the E90 M3 dates NOW!!!!

Then i can decide whether to keep it or buy a 911.


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nah wait dont get a 911
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I'll wait and see what it's like anyway.  If I don't like it then I'll either trade the slot on, or I'll pick something else.

However, the 911 is a stunning car.  The only downside for me is that it isn't a true 4 seater and the rear seats are good for cats only.  I hate cats, so thats no use.

However, the 911 Turbo (which is probably what I'd choose, used, say 2 years old perhaps) is an awesome piece of machinery that I cannot help but crave for every time I see one.

It's all about the total package, as with BMW, but the driving experience of a 911 is something else.  They're the only true daily driveable supercar as far as I'm concerned.


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Points: 1074 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16-March-2005 at 18:23

From reading classic car reports I thought 911's were meant to be extremely tail happy in the wet, like a M535 on metrics!

I'd go with Doive, I prefer the older ones, never mind what everyone else says, if you're buying it and driving it for yourself whatever you fancy does it!
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