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stephenperry
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Posted: 31-July-2005 at 16:40 | |
now that i would like to see, you should send the top gear team a message and suggest it http://www.bbc.co.uk/topgear/haveyoursay/index.shtml Edited by stephenperry |
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Rhys
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Posted: 31-July-2005 at 17:01 | |
I've sent an email, see if I get a reply.
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stephenperry
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Posted: 31-July-2005 at 17:19 | |
i do hope so, secondhand performance cars for sensible money - they've done a bit of the "old vs new" drag races in previous episodes/series but it needs to be expanded on, all this porsche for 1500 stuff is entertaining but not realistic, the (really) old top gear used to mix the fanciful with the ordinary |
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Rhys
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Posted: 31-July-2005 at 18:33 | |
Email to top gear.
Some of us on the BMWGB Car Club forum http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk have been talking about the programme. Some think it has become a little stale. Big flash/fast expensive cars being slung around race tracks isn't everyones cup of tea. Most of these cars are out of the reach of most peoples pockets, fine if you have 100k to play with - but for most it is an entertainment programme with little significance to anyone in the real world. I think, and I'm sure a lot more would also think, that it would be a good idea to show the second hand market for people with budgets. If you have a look at our forum you will see some enjoy running older models that are bought for a couple of hundred pounds (old 7 series). Maybe popular makes/models from the 80's onwards could be looked at with budgets from under a grand upto say 10K where newer models start (I know some are cheaper, but you loose around 40% of a new cars value as soon as you pay for it) I'm sure some of the members on the forum would be more than interested in showing their cars, and I expect other forums/clubs would be interested if contacted. Yours sincerely, Rhys Moore |
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stephenperry
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Posted: 31-July-2005 at 18:41 | |
nicely done - concise and to the point |
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Peter Fenwick
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Posted: 01-August-2005 at 04:35 | |
Excellent Rhys, especially as I will be in the market for a 10K car in the near future. As for the Petrol and diesel race...Hmmmm......The petrol, car was driven by a race driver and the diesel by JC. A fair race? I think not. |
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Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel.
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Daz
Really Senior Member II Joined: 03-August-2004 Location: Dubai Status: Offline Points: 1497 |
Posted: 01-August-2005 at 15:27 | |
I don't buy into this whole 'diesel thing' at the moment. People seem to forget too easily that these engines have turbo's attached. The 535 has TWO!! Now try sticking two turbos to the 530i and check out it's stats. It would spank the tractor no problemo! Is it just me with this opinion? |
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micky_h
Really Senior Member II Joined: 17-February-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 798 |
Posted: 01-August-2005 at 15:48 | |
I think they need to change the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car segment.Personally I think it's about time they moved to rear wheel drive.Something like the new MX5 maybe just to make things interesting.
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stephenperry
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Posted: 01-August-2005 at 16:03 | |
not a bad idea, i read somewhere that they chose the suzuki liana for its low power and fwd so its not too much of a handful for the less talented "celebs"
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stephenperry
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Posted: 01-August-2005 at 16:05 | |
seemingly its just you....
...and me modern tds are quick and relatively refined, of that there is no doubt, but they don't rev and they still clatter like old taxis or transits, theres no real pleasure to be had from listening to their engine note Edited by stephenperry |
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thepits
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Posted: 01-August-2005 at 16:08 | |
Or any BMW, (except the M*N*I) perhaps a 1? Isn't that a "Reasonably Priced Car"? |
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stephenperry
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Posted: 01-August-2005 at 16:12 | |
reasonably priced for a bmw perhaps
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stephenperry
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Posted: 01-August-2005 at 16:13 | |
i wonder what will happen to the suzuki when theyve finally finished with it/them? could fetch a pretty penny on ebay purely on its star connection |
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Robbie Bradford
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Posted: 01-August-2005 at 16:15 | |
Scrapyard springs to mind |
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thepits
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Posted: 01-August-2005 at 16:31 | |
I can just see the ad now........ "One careful lady owner (Auntie BBC), never raced or rallied (well, not seriously anyway), low mileage, regularly serviced (every week!), ideal track-day car, no serious offer refused"!! |
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stephenperry
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Posted: 01-August-2005 at 16:43 | |
they never did get that passenger door colour-matched properly...
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Steve Gill
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Posted: 01-August-2005 at 16:54 | |
Oh well, guess you'll not be wanting a pax lap at the next meet j/k |
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stephenperry
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Posted: 01-August-2005 at 17:12 | |
lol, well someones got to prove me wrong
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Daz
Really Senior Member II Joined: 03-August-2004 Location: Dubai Status: Offline Points: 1497 |
Posted: 01-August-2005 at 17:15 | |
I hope I haven't offended diesel boyz as it is not my intention. I am merely expressing my opinion on the 'turbo' matter that people seem to forget too easily if they even notice. And I agree with Stephen on the sound of diesels. straight 6 or v8 purring away or diesel 'noise' - no brainer for me. but each to their own. lack of revs bothers me big time as well by the way. one thing i will admit is that they are far more popular nowadays. but what gets me is one of the first thing diesel owners mention is their 'mpg' - who cares! if that matters so much then walk you tree hugging freak! i read in bmw car mag about the survey between the 530i and 530d. you need to do over 35k a year for three years to break even on the cost of ownership of the diesel over the petrol. people just see the magic mpg figures and start to drool. they have their place i will be the first to admit but i feel that true enthusiasts will always be petrol heads and not diesel heads. i buy bm's for their rwd, straight six sound, looks and sweet handling. NOT for their exclusivity as I am well aware they are as common as muck nowadays - so i am under no illusions there. all of the above rant is purely opinion so just discard it for the twoddle it is if you disagree. |
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Robbie Bradford
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Posted: 01-August-2005 at 19:23 | |
Basically there is no point having a diesel unless it has a Turbo or two. I'm not a big fan of forced induction i.e. Turbo/supercharger and thats a big part of the reason why i drive a BMW, because they build the best naturally aspirated motors without question.
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