Yet another newbie!!!!
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Printed Date: 26-June-2024 at 03:45
Topic: Yet another newbie!!!!
Posted By: GeeTI
Subject: Yet another newbie!!!!
Date Posted: 09-March-2005 at 16:58
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Hi folks, Just wanted to introduce myself.I've recently become a BMW owner after having driven nothing but VW/Audi for the past 15 years.With baby #2 on the way i needed something roomy,safe and fairly well specced too!
This is my car.....a 2001 E46 320D SE in Orient Blue.Comes with full elecs,r/c/l,alarm,digital climate control,traction control,OBC,multi function s/w,cruise control,parking sensors,6 cd changer,17" AC Schnitzer typ2 alloys,rear boot spoiler,clear lenses etc etc.
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Posted By: BM Fan
Date Posted: 09-March-2005 at 17:05
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GeeTI - welcome to the fold, how does it feel to have defected to the dark side????? Nice motor - hard to fault that 2.0 diesel  ------------- Martin In BMW exile at the moment (Shame on me for lurking!!!) Previous Models 2001 E39 520i Auto 1996 E36 M3 Evo Individual 1996 E36 328i Coupe 1997 E36 318i Conv 1992 E36 316i Sln 
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Posted By: GeeTI
Date Posted: 09-March-2005 at 17:13
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I haven't defected as yet.........i've an Audi A4 TDi PD115 also
The Bm engine is sweet.......but not a whole lot of torque down low.I was considering a TuningBox (had one on my last car.....a Bora TDi) but i'm not sure now.........might just sell the car and buy a facelift 150bhp version of the 320D. |
Posted By: Stevo
Date Posted: 09-March-2005 at 17:19
| That's a sweet lookin' jammer GeeTI . Welcome on board . |
Posted By: GeeTI
Date Posted: 09-March-2005 at 17:22
| Cheers for the welcome lads.................i've been "eavesdropping" on the forums for a few weeks now and i recognise a few user names from other motoring forums. |
Posted By: BM Fan
Date Posted: 09-March-2005 at 17:22
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Surely you cna chip the current one to 150 although I think the 150 can be chipped to 170+ Guy I know chipped a 330d but took it out again said that it was not as driveable - everytime he dropped the hammer she hit the limiter in seconds and he had to shift again. I can't see the problem but there you go!?!?!?!?!? Are you a high mileage runner? You could always defect completely and switch to petrol, straight sixes, 24 Valves and an extra 1500 rpm before the redline!?!?!?! ------------- Martin In BMW exile at the moment (Shame on me for lurking!!!) Previous Models 2001 E39 520i Auto 1996 E36 M3 Evo Individual 1996 E36 328i Coupe 1997 E36 318i Conv 1992 E36 316i Sln
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Posted By: GeeTI
Date Posted: 09-March-2005 at 17:30
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Not really putting up lots of miles..............but i'm sticking with diesel.It's all about the torque!!!!
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I considered the 330D.................but i'm not willing to pay the government huge wads of money to tax a 3lt car for the privilege of driving on our roads.Posted By: FISHY
Date Posted: 09-March-2005 at 17:35
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welcome 320dse brilliant car i have had two,could not fault them on anything -------------  330ci..acs type 111's,acsinterior,eibachsportline,inductionkit,more soon
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Posted By: BM Fan
Date Posted: 09-March-2005 at 17:37
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Yep - you can't beat torque - hence a 328 and now an M3. Buckets of torque but I hear you about the tax. Its destroying the sale of the 328 and she has only 50,500 miles on her but at 1033 a year to bounce through potholes I can understand where you're coming from. ------------- Martin In BMW exile at the moment (Shame on me for lurking!!!) Previous Models 2001 E39 520i Auto 1996 E36 M3 Evo Individual 1996 E36 328i Coupe 1997 E36 318i Conv 1992 E36 316i Sln
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Posted By: AdznKi
Date Posted: 09-March-2005 at 17:40
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Welcome to the forum GeeTI. How you finding to 2.0l deisel? Thinking of swopping me other car for one!!! ------------- Adam B 2001 E39 M5 - Titanium Silver |
Posted By: AdznKi
Date Posted: 09-March-2005 at 17:41
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Forgot to add - nice motor!!! ------------- Adam B 2001 E39 M5 - Titanium Silver |
Posted By: GeeTI
Date Posted: 09-March-2005 at 17:56
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As stated .......the BM motor is great when up to cruising speed.Around town ,at low speeds (especially pulling away from standstill) the engine seems to bog down..............a far cry from the VAG TDi unit which has an incredible amount of torque low down.
See you are in Coventry..........i'm originally from just down the road,in Rugby, myself. |
Posted By: Robbie Bradford
Date Posted: 09-March-2005 at 19:47
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Welcome GeeTI Nice wheels dude. ------------- http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 - http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 |
Posted By: techno violet
Date Posted: 10-March-2005 at 03:33
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Welcome to the forum GeeTI,Nice drive you got there. ------------- E36 323i coupe,E30 325sport.  
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Posted By: Coasting
Date Posted: 10-March-2005 at 04:15
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W E L C O M E Cracking car, my wife has a 54 320d SE in Carbon Black and its proving to be a fantastic car.
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Posted By: BeemerBen
Date Posted: 10-March-2005 at 04:21
Welcome G, from one newbie to another. ------------- Regards, BeemerBen ----------------- To Err is human, to Moo Bo-vine! |
Posted By: topazman
Date Posted: 10-March-2005 at 05:13
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Welcome aboard GeeTi try and make Mondello if not to use the track but meet up with the gang at the Barbeque and the pit lane. Topazman ------------- Now 2004 M3 Coupe Silver Grey with all the bits |
Nice motor also love those ACS rimsPosted By: Fey!
Date Posted: 10-March-2005 at 10:13
Welcome to the club.  ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com""> 
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Posted By: mackeroo1
Date Posted: 10-March-2005 at 13:49
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welcome aboard gee Ti ------------- 
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Posted By: GeeTI
Date Posted: 10-March-2005 at 16:27
Thanks for the welcome,guys!!
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