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T.J. 
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 Topic: If only they were as cheap to run...Posted: 20-October-2006 at 13:24 |
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I REALLY like this. Great colour, & no wood inside. http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/102713.htm I've been thinking of an early M-Coupe sometime late 2007 or early 2008, but early E39 M5s are getting cheaper! Running costs are horrific though Edited by T.J. |
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Kin Mak
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Posted: 20-October-2006 at 13:30 |
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It is not that bad if you compare it to other Ms. Yes it has a 5L engine and the best you are going to get out of that is 22mpg. Drinks oil but not all cars do. Other than that it has been o.k to run.
If you drive like me you use up pads and tyres more often, but most people will get 2-3 years out of a set of pads and 1-3 years out of tyres. I you want to mod it then it is a whole different ballgame. |
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flyingalexf68
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Posted: 20-October-2006 at 13:34 |
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TJ, that would make a great weekend car. Buy it and a cheap van or car for commuting to keep the mileage down and costs low.
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Ben O Brien
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Posted: 20-October-2006 at 13:37 |
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Go for the M5 TJ you know you want to! its only maybe 6-7mpg less than the m3 but think of that growl and 400horses!!
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JohnH
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Posted: 20-October-2006 at 13:50 |
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I only get 21mpg in my car - I'd save movey in that!! |
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John, I don't know what you drive but get it out of second gear man. |
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Posted: 20-October-2006 at 14:36 |
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323ci auto or 325ci auto i think?! You must do a lot of city driving!
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Kin Mak
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Posted: 20-October-2006 at 14:37 |
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John does not know what gears are... he drives a old mans car.
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Posted: 20-October-2006 at 14:58 |
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You were right on the first one Ben - a 323Ci auto
Sometimes Kin we can learn a lot from the wise old folk! It's the enlightened choice - just ask Richie, he's converted.
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T.J.
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Posted: 20-October-2006 at 15:01 |
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Kin gets 12mpg out of his around town! It'll be 12months before I do anything about changing, so don't be goading me on! Ye're as bad as those voices in my head that torment me!!!!! |
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T.J.
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Posted: 20-October-2006 at 15:03 |
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@ Alex - if you had a weekend car though, surely you want something more extreme like the M-Coupe, Elise etc?
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Kin Mak
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Posted: 20-October-2006 at 15:04 |
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John, coming from the man who can't get his wireless working... hehe.
I drive a XK8 and a 840ci that were both auto... so I have ben part of your gang once. TJ I am now getting 10-11mpg since I live so close to work now.  Edited by Kin Mak |
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Posted: 20-October-2006 at 15:09 |
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Sh1t - maybe you're right, I must be getting old if I can't work fairly simple electronic devices. I'm off for my Horlicks and a mid afternoon nap now 
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T.J.
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Posted: 20-October-2006 at 15:29 |
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Dear GOD Scary numbers, Kin!! |
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Posted: 20-October-2006 at 15:38 |
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Well I mean weekend and going out car. But yes I probably would buy an M Roadster if I had the money. And I will own an Elise at some point in my life. I have wanted one since they first arrived in '96 and have almost bought one twice. Anyone know tonights winning numbers? |
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Posted: 20-October-2006 at 15:40 |
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Don't be such a lazy b****rd. Walk to work if you live that close. |
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Kin Mak
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Posted: 20-October-2006 at 16:03 |
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Yes I am...
My Apartment if at the furthest left "P" and I drive to Elara. 
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Posted: 20-October-2006 at 16:12 |
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Its all the extra weight E39 M5 Avus Blue |
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Posted: 20-October-2006 at 16:16 |
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jeez thats a tough commute kin - do you have sat nav
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Posted: 20-October-2006 at 16:17 |
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Some mornings I park further from the office than that and count myself lukcy!
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