Lots of 8’s

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   Just spent the past 10 days in the UK (London & Blackpool) and I was pleasantly surprised at the number of 8's I passed. On the journey from London to Blackpool alone I must have passed 5 of them. Shame I was in a Fiesta...flashing my lights at them didn't have the desired effect!

Also did anyone see Monday's "Rogue Traders" on BBC1? This week it was about a bloke running a dodgy kitchen-fitting business, ripping people off, etc. Cue presenter in carpark pointing out the sort of flash motor such a crook can afford....an 840! LOL!

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Sniff Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 13-February-2003 Location: Germany Status: Offline Points: 88	Topic: Lots of 8’s Posted: 17-July-2003 at 12:51
	Just spent the past 10 days in the UK (London & Blackpool) and I was pleasantly surprised at the number of 8's I passed. On the journey from London to Blackpool alone I must have passed 5 of them. Shame I was in a Fiesta...flashing my lights at them didn't have the desired effect! Also did anyone see Monday's "Rogue Traders" on BBC1? This week it was about a bloke running a dodgy kitchen-fitting business, ripping people off, etc. Cue presenter in carpark pointing out the sort of flash motor such a crook can afford....an 840! LOL!

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aussie840 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member I Skip Joined: 07-June-2003 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 251	Posted: 18-July-2003 at 13:18
	...perhaps thats why Robert DeNiro always drive an 8 as a bad guy in his films! Ian

PhilC Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member II Joined: 15-December-2002 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 161	Posted: 18-July-2003 at 14:01
	I've clocked up a few miles this last week around the North of England and Wales. Haven't seen one other 8. . Is it me or does it run alot better in the sun!!! Saw a v.nice V8 Lotus Esprit though who responded in kind when I admired his car. As for rogue traders.... LOL De Niro's 8 was a peach. One for the 8ers worldwide. Edited by PhilC

aussie840 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member I Skip Joined: 07-June-2003 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 251	Posted: 18-July-2003 at 14:06
	...and don't forget the 8 in the new release of the Italian Job. I guess Holywood doesn't want any of the new ugly BMW designs in their movies. I have decided I want an Aston Martin DB7 GT too. Off to by lotto ticket. Ian P.S. You wouldn't see Arthur Daley in an DB7

PhilC Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member II Joined: 15-December-2002 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 161	Posted: 19-July-2003 at 16:30
	Got to agree with you. A Z8 was as far as hollywood went on new beemers. Must admit the new 5 with heads up display and all the fancy gadjets is growing on me but the Z4...... Suppose I'd have to drive one.

Sniff Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 13-February-2003 Location: Germany Status: Offline Points: 88	Posted: 19-July-2003 at 20:01
	Lots of Z4s here in Germany...not sure whether I like it or not. It looks a bit slab-sided to me, but OK from directly front/rear view. I used to have a Z3 and loved that (not the best-regarded BMW, I know, but I liked it!). Prices of the Z3 are dropping now the Z4 has arrived so maybe a visit to my local dealer is in order

PhilC Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member II Joined: 15-December-2002 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 161	Posted: 21-July-2003 at 00:09
	Z4 looks still not sold me yet. The Z3 had some bad press but I think the M versions look superb!!!

aussie840 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member I Skip Joined: 07-June-2003 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 251	Posted: 26-July-2003 at 01:45
	Have you downloaded the Z4 movie (The Hostage) from the bmwfilms.com web site? I think I will make a list of my favourite BMW cars, here is my first three 840Ci Sport 507 Roadster M1

bmw840ci Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 11-July-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 13	Posted: 26-July-2003 at 13:51
	Untill u own the car u dont normally notice as much! lol