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I_MNL 
Really Senior Member I
Joined: 27-March-2005
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 Topic: convertible!!!!
Posted: 15-May-2006 at 17:57 |
Have you seen the photos? It's real...  The new 1-series soft top is on its way 
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Citizen of the Earth  Explorer of Life  Marie-Noëlle or nick name MNL. NOT Marie or Noëlle ALONE! Alpina D3 2007 E36 316 1998
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Gordie
Senior Member I
Joined: 27-December-2003
Location: Forres
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Posted: 24-May-2006 at 16:33 |
Hiya Marie-Noëlle 
I've seen photos of it but I'm not too sure if I like it. I do like the 3 door though.
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kbannon
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E39 525i Sport Individual
Joined: 09-October-2002
Location: 64 Zoo Lane
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Posted: 24-May-2006 at 16:40 |
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Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor
Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE
1997 E39 523i
2003 E39 525i Sport Individual
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I_MNL
Really Senior Member I
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Posted: 31-May-2006 at 16:51 |
Let's hope that the real thing will look better  that the spy photos... 
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Citizen of the Earth Explorer of Life Marie-Noëlle or nick name MNL. NOT Marie or Noëlle ALONE! Alpina D3 2007 E36 316 1998
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Bigian
Really Senior Member II
Joined: 25-May-2005
Location: Stonehaven
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Posted: 24-June-2006 at 12:07 |
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why mess with a good shape
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If you can't be good don't get caught
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Gordie
Senior Member I
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Posted: 24-June-2006 at 12:34 |
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I know what you mean Ian. I've had mine a few months now and it still looks good. I have to say that opinion is divided on it, a guy at work saw mine and went out and bought one. Other people say it looks wierd. I love it.
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Kevin_E30_318iS
Really Senior Member II
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Posted: 02-July-2006 at 09:38 |
I have to say the 1 series shape has grown on me since it was launched. If I was getting rid of the E30, and in the market for a new car, think a new 1 series would be on my shopping list 
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Kevin_E30_318iS
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Posted: 02-July-2006 at 09:39 |
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However, you could get a mini cooper s for the same money!
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Gordie
Senior Member I
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Posted: 02-July-2006 at 10:38 |
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I test drove a Cooper S back to back with a 120d Sport. I wouldn't have one, it was uncomfortable, felt like it didn't have any suspension and wasn't all that quick. The fuel consumption, apparantly is horrendous. That's only my opinion, others absolutely love them.
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steven.seed
Really Senior Member II
Joined: 24-June-2005
Location: Sale, Cheshire
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Posted: 02-July-2006 at 11:05 |
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I must say that at last Sundays dealer visit my favourite drive was the 130i M.Sport. Plenty of power, great handing, the steering and brakes felt really good, lovely driving position. It was a 4 door model with just about enough room to suit my lifestyle. It was a car I definitely could live with everyday. Most impressed with it. When they have been out a bit longer and come down to my price bracket I wouldn't hesitate in considering one for my next car. Did go out in a Cooper S convertible. Went OK but wasn't keen.
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1998 E36 318iS Saloon
1989 E30 318i. Coupe
2000 E39 520i Touring
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Rossi
Bavarian-Board Contributor
Joined: 07-May-2005
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Posted: 10-July-2006 at 20:19 |
deffo a three door one series of all the forementioned cars.They just do it for me.  How's the car daein' after its tweaks Gordie? 
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Gordie
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Posted: 14-July-2006 at 09:49 |
 RossiS wrote:
How's the car daein' after its tweaks Gordie?
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Hi Rob.  We just got back from a 650 mile 3 days trip round the North and West coast as far down as Glencoe. It seems to have settled down nicely and there's a big difference in the power. On the mountains the torque was amazing and I averaged in the high 40s mpg, and I'm far from gentle with the car. I just noticed that it's doing a shade over 2000rpm at 80mph in 6th, which my 320d never did. It likely did that before but I just never noticed, the more miles I put on it the better it gets. All in all I'm well chuffed with the job Phil did. How's yours?
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Rossi
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Posted: 14-July-2006 at 20:04 |
Good news on your car Gordie
2k rpm at 80mph in 6th gear! excellent for motorway (Autobahn) driving.
Mine TBH hasn't had a good run for a week or so, but that'll change this weekend. Otherwise I'm very happy with it, no more flat spots which is the primary reason for getting the remap done. Thanks Phil 
Just need to run her about more and burn some tankfulls of fuel to get the longterm fuel results.
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Gordie
Senior Member I
Joined: 27-December-2003
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Posted: 16-July-2006 at 10:56 |
I've done about 1000 miles in mine and it has improved a fair bit, so I would imagine yours will do the same. I'm really pleased with the whole package though. I'll be putting on a few more miles next weekend when we go to Kinloch Rannoch for a Murder Mystery Weekend. Yes, that's right a Murder Mystery Weekend...we know how to party in the Bannerman household. 
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120d Sport in Monaco Blue
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convertible!!!!