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Joel
Newbie Joined: 18-March-2005 Location: Chelsmford Status: Offline Points: 23 |
Topic: Possible new member! Posted: 22-March-2005 at 05:51 |
Hi All, I am a Porsche 911 996 Targa owner active in their club. Seriously thinking of 630 convertible or M3 convertible, as now have baby and want a practicle convertible something Porsche can not do. As a result wanted to introduce myself and find out what things the club get up to in my area. I live in Chelmsford. Tnx, Joel |
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Philip
Really Senior Member II E23 the forgotten 80s BMW Joined: 28-January-2005 Location: Essex Status: Offline Points: 1425 |
Posted: 22-March-2005 at 12:06 |
Hi Joel, Coasting is the man to talk to about E46 M3 Conv, he has one. There are a number of board members in Essex & surrounding counties. I am just up the road from you in Witham. Have you visited the new Chelmsford BMW showroom yet? |
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Philip
'86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer '85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ '86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga '86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile |
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Joel
Newbie Joined: 18-March-2005 Location: Chelsmford Status: Offline Points: 23 |
Posted: 22-March-2005 at 12:59 |
Yes popped into the new dealership on my way home from work last week, live around the corner, walking distance. Went to look at the 630i cab and liked a lot. Wanted a manual but only auto cars "in stock" with decent spec. Started looking at the M3 cab, very impressed. Dealer thinks it would suit me better as I am younger and an active driver. Although the boot is smaller, buggy and a holdall/couple of small bags will fit so great improvement of the 911 no chance of a buggy in that. When will the new shape M3 Cab come out? Is it worth buying the old shape so close to it's launch. The deler will do me a deal on a stock car. |
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Nigel
Moderator Group Joined: 09-November-2002 Status: Offline Points: 6941 |
Posted: 22-March-2005 at 14:19 |
Oh you poor thing...forced to choose between those two cars. Welcome to the forum, and hopefully the club, congratulations to you and Mrs Joel on the baby. |
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Nigel |
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Joel
Newbie Joined: 18-March-2005 Location: Chelsmford Status: Offline Points: 23 |
Posted: 22-March-2005 at 14:44 |
Yes, I have had to work on average 65 hours a week for the last 10 years to get there but although many a time I got fed up seeing a dealer fetch an M3 Cab from the compound and racing up to me to take a look was rather exciting, love the sound of the 6cyl engine! |
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jamie (e39)528i
Really Senior Member II Joined: 03-January-2005 Location: chafford hundred essex Status: Offline Points: 1093 |
Posted: 27-March-2005 at 10:31 |
Hi joel welcome to the forum! What a choice 630 convertible or m3 hey? I wouldnt know which one to go for!! Both look,sound and drive fantastic let us know what one you go for |
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Grahame_Vincent
Really Senior Member II Joined: 12-August-2004 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Status: Offline Points: 535 |
Posted: 27-March-2005 at 17:21 |
Welcome to the Forum Joel I may stand corrected here but my experience of the 3 cab is you can forget about the boot if you want the roof down! The M3 is a fantastic car has to be said.... All the best and happy hunting! Cheers
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Grahame
2004 E46 325Ci Sport Coupe, Silver Grey with Black Leather and M Sports Pack II. Used to own:- 1995 E38 730i V8, Black, 18" Fox RS3's, Custom Tint Glass, with Silver Leather 1985 E30 316 Black http://www.villagephotos.com/pubgallery.asp?id_=1066854 |
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Joel
Newbie Joined: 18-March-2005 Location: Chelsmford Status: Offline Points: 23 |
Posted: 04-April-2005 at 12:45 |
Guys, I have placed a deposit on a 630i Cabrio and waiting for Lind to get it into stock. Does the East Anglia Region have a regulary monthly meet, please let me know as I would like to attend to see what you get up to!
Anyone want a 911 Targa? |
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PaulS
Really Senior Member II East Anglia BMWCC Regional Chairman Joined: 03-July-2004 Location: Aylsham, Norfolk Status: Offline Points: 2516 |
Posted: 04-April-2005 at 13:01 |
Not really Joel, seems to be very little activity in this region. Will go to the central monthly meets which alternate between Milton Keynes, Northampton and Aylesbury. I haven't been yet as I have been skint or had problems with my car. Should be going to Northampton meet in May, if the wifes not working. More info on the central region forum. Paul |
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Joel
Newbie Joined: 18-March-2005 Location: Chelsmford Status: Offline Points: 23 |
Posted: 04-April-2005 at 14:12 |
Perhaps we should sort out an informal monthly pub meet for a few libations ourselves? Somewhere conveinient for all? Braintree/Stansted?? Any suggestions? The Porsche club have an impropmtu evening car show and BBQ every July where they invite other car clubs down to show. Last year we had Astons, TVR's and a Marcos. Perhaps this year a few BM's? Great food and Great cars what else could you want, even the kids and wive's go along. |
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Philip
Really Senior Member II E23 the forgotten 80s BMW Joined: 28-January-2005 Location: Essex Status: Offline Points: 1425 |
Posted: 05-April-2005 at 04:05 |
Joel, I deleted your PM B4 reading it last nite, D'Oh! sorry about that. Congrats on your new car, I can't wait to see it. I'm at the LIND Chelmsford parts counter every Sat, not that i'll ever see you there! The E23/E24/E28 nutters are trying to organise a meet soon. members are widely spread around London/Herts/Essex/Kent/sussex and to make things worse our E23's (pre 1986 7 series) can only go 50 miles before they conk out Why not start a post in the General Members Forum about a meet? lets see who's up for some action.
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Philip
'86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer '85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ '86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga '86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile |
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PaulS
Really Senior Member II East Anglia BMWCC Regional Chairman Joined: 03-July-2004 Location: Aylsham, Norfolk Status: Offline Points: 2516 |
Posted: 05-April-2005 at 04:40 |
I'm up for some action if this side of London. Can't get anyone to buy my wheels so still on 16's - pining for my 17" alpina replicas Paul |
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Joel
Newbie Joined: 18-March-2005 Location: Chelsmford Status: Offline Points: 23 |
Posted: 29-April-2005 at 05:58 |
Guy's took delivery of my 630i Cabriolet last Saturday not had much chance to use it though. See you at the A12 meet on the 8th May maybe???
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Philip
Really Senior Member II E23 the forgotten 80s BMW Joined: 28-January-2005 Location: Essex Status: Offline Points: 1425 |
Posted: 29-April-2005 at 06:03 |
tell us all the details please, engine/tranny/toys etc and, pics pics pics please!! |
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Philip
'86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer '85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ '86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga '86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile |
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Joel
Newbie Joined: 18-March-2005 Location: Chelsmford Status: Offline Points: 23 |
Posted: 29-April-2005 at 06:11 |
no pics yet except on ny mobile, but it is silver with black leather 630i cabriolet, automatic, sat nav, TV, bluetooth, 6 CD, wind defelctor, voice command. If you head for the A12 meet I may see you there. I drive the car most Sundays to my parents in Highwood near Margaretting, so a detour to the services at Shenfield may be on the cards. |
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Praktisk
Really Senior Member II "Wanna buy some pegs Dave?" Joined: 06-June-2004 Location: Royston Vasey - Are U Local? Status: Offline Points: 845 |
Posted: 29-April-2005 at 06:12 |
Come on Joel ... I havent seen a new 6 on here yet? |
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Philip
Really Senior Member II E23 the forgotten 80s BMW Joined: 28-January-2005 Location: Essex Status: Offline Points: 1425 |
Posted: 29-April-2005 at 06:17 |
the meet has been moved from the service stn to a school carpark. see the essex meet topic in the east anglian region forum. |
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Philip
'86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer '85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ '86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga '86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile |
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Joel
Newbie Joined: 18-March-2005 Location: Chelsmford Status: Offline Points: 23 |
Posted: 29-April-2005 at 06:30 |
sorry only had the car a week and have been busy, it has also been back to the dealer for 2 days to sort some minor issues. I am impressed they are looking after me very well, probably because I am thinking of a mini or 1 series as well.
Will come back with some piccys soon... |
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