323i E21
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Printed Date: 27-April-2024 at 05:53
Topic: 323i E21
Posted By: CraigGordon
Subject: 323i E21
Date Posted: 19-January-2006 at 08:10
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Hi John, |
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Posted By: h3lter
Date Posted: 19-January-2006 at 08:46
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see wot they are goin for on the trader? put in the same details see wot comes back? h3 ------------- 
325 cab 1995 |
Posted By: CraigGordon
Date Posted: 19-January-2006 at 09:11
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thanks h3 but i am unsure of what you mean
Craig |
Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 19-January-2006 at 09:34
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http://www.autotrader.co.uk - autotrader probably. ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: CraigGordon
Date Posted: 19-January-2006 at 10:09
| Nope they only go back to 1991 for values. Thanks anyway. |
Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 19-January-2006 at 10:34
Here you go..
 ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: Bigian
Date Posted: 19-January-2006 at 10:42
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very nice looking car ------------- If you can't be good don't get caught -------------------------- |
Posted By: CraigGordon
Date Posted: 19-January-2006 at 10:46
| you guys any idea what its worth |
Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 19-January-2006 at 18:57
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looks well nice Is it rust free round bottom of front wings and rear arches? Is engine sound? I would fancy this myself once i sell the e30 after it hopefully gets Mot ------------- Previous: E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets Current: 116i Sport F20 |
Posted By: CraigGordon
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 02:43
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Hi Pete,
It appears to me there is no rust in any of those places but maybe if you want to come and have a look at it (i have no idea about cars eyc - i just go with what my local garage tells me). It just went through its MOT last week. New petrol tank (small leak), new steering column, all new brake pipes. There is a few minor things like i need to take it and get the balancing/tracking done due to the new steering column. I would say the only real problem with this car is the interior, its all the original but its a bit bland and needs a good valet thats all. I have made enquiries on a few BMW web sites and i a m getting a lot of interest with values running from £1200 to over 2k. |
Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 05:42
If you are getting offers of that sort of money you best snap it up ------------- Previous: E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets Current: 116i Sport F20 |
CraigGordon wrote:Posted By: sharon....
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 06:04
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as this car been in any shows and won? if so id be looking at 3 grand plus mate. iv an e21 in x condition show winner 46 times in concours dont be hastey. sell it at a show ------------- look....cut the cr4p and show us ya willy |
Posted By: CraigGordon
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 06:30
| Thanks Sharon for that but i just really want to sell it to someone who will appreciate this type of car |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 06:33
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this might sound stupid but I assume the e21 only ever came in 2 door and not 4 door?? ------------- |
Posted By: CraigGordon
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 06:42
| yes 2 door only i believe |
Posted By: sharon....
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 06:43
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id sell it at a show then mate ------------- look....cut the cr4p and show us ya willy |
Posted By: CraigGordon
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 06:53
| can you tell me of any shows in scotland coming up soon? |
Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 07:40
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stick it in for sale section http://www.bmwcarclubgb.co.uk/rm/forsale.asp - http://www.bmwcarclubgb.co.uk/rm/forsale.asp ------------- Previous: E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets Current: 116i Sport F20 |
Posted By: Jason e21 nut
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 14:24
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Hi
Drop me a line if want to sell it quick, e21 prices vary a lot, you do get more money in the south east than any were else, I sold my last 323i when i lived in newcastle on ebay no interest over £500 in newcastle, drove to my mates in london and readvertised a week later and sold for 1200. If you wait you will get good money, if you want to sell it quick ebay or the club ad's are probably the best. Jason |
Posted By: CraigGordon
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 15:01
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Hi Jason, I want to sell the car as soon as i can so i shall look at putting it on e-bay this weekend unless any members want to come and look at it of they are interested? Craig |
Posted By: Jason e21 nut
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 15:39
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Hi I have sent you a PM
Jason |
Posted By: Drew540i
Date Posted: 21-January-2006 at 12:57
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Anything over £500 for an E21 323i, snap it up. They
aren't worth a lot because there are better cars out there such as the E30 325i which is a much nicer car. I ran a couple of these myself years ago, the last one being an X plate 5 speed 323i. I whipped the dogleg gearbox and LSD out of it and weighed it in after it caught fire on the M1........... The black bumpers look a bit iffy (they should be chrome), but stick it on ebay with the best, most honest description you can give but stress that potential victims need to come and look at the thing. Most 1981 X plate cars are rusty old junk so most buyers will be in a 'rusty old junk' mindframe even if yours is a minter. |
Posted By: CraigGordon
Date Posted: 21-January-2006 at 13:30
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Thanks Drew, The front of the car has the (rare) motorsport spec front spoiler. I am going to try and put in on e-bay by Monday and see how it goes. Craig |
Posted By: sharon....
Date Posted: 22-January-2006 at 09:19
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what a load of ********you talk. take no notice put it on ebay with a good rite up and lots of pics. ------------- look....cut the cr4p and show us ya willy |
Posted By: CraigGordon
Date Posted: 22-January-2006 at 14:53
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Thanks Sharon, I have put it on e-bay - last night. Started at 0 now up to over £800 and have allready had a phone offer of £1200 which i declined as i would rather see what i get through e-bay. Heres hoping - thanks to everyone who took the time to help me. Craig |
Posted By: CraigGordon
Date Posted: 23-January-2006 at 06:31
| e bay Item number: 4606816824 |
Posted By: Nick
Date Posted: 23-January-2006 at 07:48
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Thats a good clear e-bay advert with nice photos. Let us know what it sells for and try and get the new owner to join the car club.
..there you go Andyboy.. some strong bids there and it isn't even a beige one! Nick ------------- |
Posted By: sharon....
Date Posted: 23-January-2006 at 09:32
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yep keeping an eye on it! good luck wiv the sale craig. 500 quid my ass....some people ay! ------------- look....cut the cr4p and show us ya willy |
Posted By: Kedge
Date Posted: 23-January-2006 at 14:21
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Looks a nice one that does. Just had to put my baby 316 up for sale Heres mine on ebay 4606591415 ------------- http://www.theimagehosting.com"> 
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Posted By: CraigGordon
Date Posted: 23-January-2006 at 14:26
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Good luck to you, im astounded at the amount of interest in mine. I have knocked backed three offers by phone so heres hoping the price goes up as i've knocked back bids for 1200, 1350 and 1500 as i felt it only fair if you put something on e-bay you stick with it
Craig |
Posted By: Kedge
Date Posted: 23-January-2006 at 14:29
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Just shows theres still lots of interest in them, i was surprised mine went up to what it has, fingers crossed it'll creep up a little more. ------------- http://www.theimagehosting.com">
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Posted By: CraigGordon
Date Posted: 23-January-2006 at 14:30
I've got them crossed for both of us
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Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 24-January-2006 at 05:13
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Craig, I've also seen your car on eBay as did my mate Ady320ise - he also had an 81 323i in the same colour and we both commented on how nice it looked. Hope it goes well as it would be nice to see some of these old beasties still on the road. Paul -------------  95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: CraigGordon
Date Posted: 24-January-2006 at 05:21
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Cheers Paul, Its looking really good, more bids last night i just hope it goes to a good home and to someone who will appreciate it. Craig |
Posted By: sharon....
Date Posted: 24-January-2006 at 07:51
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sold my e21 today... i have to say it was megga bucks! ------------- look....cut the cr4p and show us ya willy |
Posted By: sharon....
Date Posted: 24-January-2006 at 07:57
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1420.00 and still lots of time cat got ya tounge drew540i. bit more then 500 wouldnt you say. ------------- look....cut the cr4p and show us ya willy |
Posted By: CraigGordon
Date Posted: 24-January-2006 at 07:57
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you going to say how much Sharon? What condition was yours in? Mine is at £1420 just now with 4 days to go
Craig |
Posted By: sharon....
Date Posted: 24-January-2006 at 08:22
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dont want to say realy mate but mine was concours its won 46 shows, and 16 runner up places but i reckon yours will fetch 2000 plus
------------- look....cut the cr4p and show us ya willy |
Posted By: Kedge
Date Posted: 24-January-2006 at 11:47
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I bet i was mega money, that was a lovely example of a 323i you had Sharon! ------------- http://www.theimagehosting.com">
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Posted By: CraigGordon
Date Posted: 24-January-2006 at 11:52
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Sharon you got anyphotos ofyours that i can look at?
Cheers Craig |
Posted By: Coxy
Date Posted: 25-January-2006 at 05:46
This was hers!       |
Posted By: CraigGordon
Date Posted: 25-January-2006 at 05:54
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wow that is absoloutley stunning
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Posted By: Coxy
Date Posted: 25-January-2006 at 05:59
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It's with cars like this, where it is hard to put a price on. Like Sharon said earlier, it has 46 1st class show wins, and many more runners up places (although there are a lot more 1st class than any other position!!). A car this good in any make will always be difficult to price as it is "as new". A BMW enthusiast will quite happily pay a premium for such a car. The guy who mentioned about £500 for the black car was a little off target though it has to be said! Maybe trying to snap up a bargain. It's certainly pulling in the interest on eBay! I'll be watching it like a hawk now! |
Posted By: spokey
Date Posted: 25-January-2006 at 07:51
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Dayum! That is one fine piece of Bavarian horseflesh!
------------- Ciao, Spokey 
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Posted By: sharon....
Date Posted: 30-January-2006 at 08:23
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how much did it get!!!! ------------- look....cut the cr4p and show us ya willy |
Posted By: Drew540i
Date Posted: 31-January-2006 at 13:57
Sharon - now that you have sold the object of your life's work (polishing an old 323i!) you can invest in a new keyboard with a caps lock - and a spell checker. Mega is spelt with one 'g' My Dear, and sentences generally begin with a capital letter. You should also invest in an education (basic spelling would be a start) and some manners. As for E21 and 'mega bucks'  * - well, "a
fool and his money..........." Glad you found a home for the black one Craig. As has been said, a nice one is a rare thing these days and they do drive quite well for something so old. *Enough for a deposit on a Kia Rio |
Posted By: Drew540i
Date Posted: 31-January-2006 at 14:05
Yes, it's a nice thing, and I had a boot spoiler like that on both on mine. When my Father worked for BMW in the early eighties he brought one home on a couple of occasions in the few weeks before the E30 was launched - Henna red with dark grey trim, those Mahle wheels and green tint glass. Back then it was a quick car as well - faster in fact than the early E30 323i which was 4 bhp down on paper and never felt as lively on the road. The 325i would eat it for breakfast though. You can't argue with 171 bhp! BTW Spokey what happened with your 6 Series saga in the end? Did you visit North Oxford Garage and see the car again or was it all eventually resolved with the insurance company? |
Posted By: Nick
Date Posted: 01-February-2006 at 05:04
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Back to Sharons car.. has the new owner put it straight up for sale again on Ebay?
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Posted By: sharon....
Date Posted: 11-February-2006 at 14:30
and you sir can kiss my ****....if your mouth is clean. ------------- look....cut the cr4p and show us ya willy |
Posted By: Drew540i
Date Posted: 19-February-2006 at 13:37
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Oh Dear. West Midlands Yam Yam peasants......all
the same in my book!!!!
Such poor manners, a real pity. |
Posted By: Coxy
Date Posted: 19-February-2006 at 13:52
one word - tw4t! I'm from the West Midlands, I'm not a Yam yam, and definately not a peasant! You my friend, are why 98% of the population think that BMW drivers are tw4ts!! |
Posted By: Drew540i
Date Posted: 19-February-2006 at 15:38
Splendid stuff!! I assume that is the best you can do? I'm guessing you are related to 'Sharon' judging by your eloquence!! 
If it's a battle of wits you would like to engage in, sorry Old Boy but I would never fight an unarmed Man - and please moderate your language here. Four letter words might impress down your local, but I prefer to employ a wider vocabulary. Tootle Pip! 
BTW what is it they say about Audi drivers these days? 
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Posted By: Coxy
Date Posted: 19-February-2006 at 16:15
Who drives an Audi? My wife does, I don't. If you would care to meet up in person and say that instead of sitting behind that comfort zone of your 17" monitor, then I would be more than happy. I'd even pay your train fare! Does it really matter what car one drives? The fact is you are making personal assumptions based on what people drive and where people live. You don't know me from Adam, you have no idea who am I, what I drive, what I do for a living or anything else about me for that matter. I won't make any threats, but if you make snide and sarcastic comments about people for what they drive, and for me, your infantile remark about Audi drivers is directed to my wife, then just make sure you stay firmly seated behind your pc and stay locked up. I am a car enthusiast, I run a succesful car transport company, for the past 6 years I have run a succesful car show, I do not make remarks to people just because the badge on the front of the car is not the same as mine. I leave that to the idiots that park up at Macdonalds on a Friday night. I would have though that coming on a club forum such as this, there would be some respect shown for the cars that other people drive whether they have a BMW badge, a Porsche badge, an Audi badge or whatever make of car you wish to drive. Maybe if you would like to take your blinkers off, then take a look in the mirror, you'd realise just why so many people typecast BMW owners. Unfortunately, your attitude does nothing to enhance this forum and the BMW scene. Your fellow members must be so proud to have such a wise and enlightened individual as a member on here. |
Posted By: Coxy
Date Posted: 19-February-2006 at 16:21
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I've just noticed where you live. Steeple Aston, just down the road from Upper Heyford. Like I said, I run a transport company and we do a lot of work for both QEK and Walon in and out of Upper Heyford. remind me to pop in for a chat and a coffee (black, 1 sugar before you ask), when I'm next down there. I'm sure there can't be too many 540i's in Steeple Aston! Maybe I could come around and "check" your car out! Don't worry, not all people from the West Midlands are Yam Yams and are out to "rob yer mota". Just make sure your car's locked up hey!!!!  |
Posted By: Coxy
Date Posted: 19-February-2006 at 16:52
and so it sold for £1700 on ebay... Obviously a real enthusiast that knows soooo much about cars oh the irony! |
Posted By: Drew540i
Date Posted: 19-February-2006 at 18:37
1.)Oooh, a hard man! Sorry, I won't stoop to your depths of physical threats because your brain hurts. I will of course treat your threats with the utter contempt they warrant. 2.) I couldn't care less. Not even remotely interested! 3.) Oh dear............. 
Come and look for an E39 P plate 540i in Steeple Aston. I'm sure you're a big tough chap and yes, I'm really scared. It's a small village.......... Sorry, but when your (somewhat foul mouthed) spouse chooses to take issue with me I will naturally object. What were you saying about 'not knowing you from Adam?? Not nice having someone you don't know 'having a pop'..........is it? Pot, kettle, black!!
I trust this brings the matter to a conclusion. By the way, unless there really is a place called Cox, I think you'll find 'location' means where you live as opposed to your Surname...........
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Posted By: Doive
Date Posted: 19-February-2006 at 19:06
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Wow.... people really do get all worked up over the slightest things! I'm not quite sure what you have said, Drew, to annoy them so. But with threats like those, I'd invest in a personal minder. And a different car. Be afraid...... ------------- 1987 BMW 525e Lux Auto (sadly deceased) http://www.getfirefox.com - Get Firefox - Ditch Hopeless Inertnet Exploder http://www.doive.co.uk - www.doive.co.uk 
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Posted By: Coxy
Date Posted: 20-February-2006 at 02:48
Drew, for your information, my wife is called Alexandra. She is not foul mouthed and has never been on this forum, she has never owned or driver a BMW, and yes, she is the Audi driver. If you had bothered to digest a bit of the thread before, you may have worked that one out. Why would Sharon sell her car to her husband? So, now you've got your facts straight, direct your petty insults elsewhere. I'm sure any insult directed at your spouse wouldn't be taken lightly.
Maybe another person who obviously hasn't read the thread in full. I think you'll find that when a BMW Car Club member starts posting snide comments like this up first, some people do find it rather insulting.
oh, and the stereotypical typecasting:
So Drew, I'll be down on Thursday for that coffee eh bud! You see Mr Clever Clogs, you shouldn't really place too much information on a public forum such as Location/Full Name and the Car you drive then hurl a load of insults at people and their spouses. Luckily, I haven't taken the comments you made towards my wife too personally as I know you didn't obviously digest anything that you may have read on here prior to posting. Let's just say, if you had of done, I would have rearranged my meeting at QEK for this morning. |
Posted By: Doive
Date Posted: 20-February-2006 at 07:05
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Coxy, all I see is someone posting threats and thinly veiled threats. Drew may have posted something you find offensive, but raising to it by offering to pay him a visit and rearrange his features (or words to that effect), then it must raise the question who is in fact the petty and childish one. Please grow up. This is meant to be a family orientated forum, and as such blatant threats of violence are not welcome. Your macho man antics are not required. ------------- 1987 BMW 525e Lux Auto (sadly deceased) http://www.getfirefox.com - Get Firefox - Ditch Hopeless Inertnet Exploder http://www.doive.co.uk - www.doive.co.uk
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Posted By: Coxy
Date Posted: 20-February-2006 at 07:28
So let me get this straight, it is OK for someone on here to typecast other members because of: 1 - Incorrect Grammer 2 - The fact that they want/own an E21 323i which is so obviously only worth £500 because it's not as good as other models which Drew has owned. 3 - Because they live in the Midlands If it's a family orientated forum, then maybe you should look at the way Drew posted in the first place. Yes, his post was antagonistic and insulting. I know Sharon, she is a good friend. So what if she's from the West Midlands and her grammar and spelling aren't 100% correct. That doesn't give Drew the right to throw insults about. I have not offered to rearrange his features at all. I have never raised a fist in my life, and I never will. My offer to Drew was one of a chat and a cup of coffee. If you feel fit to misinterpret that comment then so be it. It's funny how you call this a family forum yet you let people like Drew throw insults at new forum members. Surely if you would like to welcome people to this place, then you wouldn't go around throwing around insults. Are you car enthusiasts or just people with blinkered vision that see yourselves as better than other because you drive a BMW? Another insult was also thrown in the direction of Audi drivers. My wife drives an Audi-Porsche RS2, so should I take that as a personal insult to my wife? I have made no attempt to hide the fact that we have an Audi in the pictures, and why should I? It's a thoroughbred car which has some of the best performance and handling you could ever wish to have from any car. But I'm not so blinkered in my vision that I can't appreciate such cars as an M3 and an M5 in comparison to the Audi's. So far, my experience of this forum is far from family orientated and it's a case of "if your face fits". |
Posted By: Doive
Date Posted: 20-February-2006 at 07:36
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First, I must stress I am just a forum member like you - I do not represent the forum mods in any way, shape or form - I'm not doing their job for them If you feel Drew's comments have been offensive, (which they could have been read as, if taken seriously) then state as such and leave it at that - what does it matter what he thinks? Your wife has an Audi (a very nice one too), it doesn't really matter what anyone else thinks of it as long as you both are happy with it. Rise above the comments, enjoy the forum, don't jump at every little thing. You may not have said diresctly about rearranging his features, but that is very much how your posts read - perhaps you should give this consideration in future? ------------- 1987 BMW 525e Lux Auto (sadly deceased) http://www.getfirefox.com - Get Firefox - Ditch Hopeless Inertnet Exploder http://www.doive.co.uk - www.doive.co.uk
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Posted By: Coxy
Date Posted: 20-February-2006 at 07:39
Thanks very much for the advice, but surely this would be better posted towards Drew, as I'm old enough and wise enough to look after myself, but it seems that what he posts doesn't merit any consideration towards others prior to him pressing the Post Reply button. Just a thought. |
Posted By: Drew540i
Date Posted: 20-February-2006 at 08:55
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Oh dear - I feel there has been a terrible
misunderstanding here - I was under the impression that 'Sharon' was your beloved but to be fair you didn't give an impression otherwise. My argument is with her rather arrogant and potty mouthed forum ettiquette and nothing else. Whilst she was polishing one (extremely nice) 323i, I was out doing thousands of miles in mine when they were a lot newer so feel qualified to offer an opinion on the car and it's worth today. You'll find that very, very few are worth more than £500, some are maybe worth £1500 and the gold car somewhere around £3-4000 to someone who really wants one. On the basis of this misunderstanding I feel I must offer my apologies and draw a line under this - thanks Doive for stepping in here. If we do meet at a BMW event Coxy, mine's white with two sugars thanks!
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Posted By: Doive
Date Posted: 20-February-2006 at 08:56
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I like to see everyone as friends  ------------- 1987 BMW 525e Lux Auto (sadly deceased) http://www.getfirefox.com - Get Firefox - Ditch Hopeless Inertnet Exploder http://www.doive.co.uk - www.doive.co.uk
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Posted By: Coxy
Date Posted: 20-February-2006 at 09:02
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Apologies accepted fella! But I could never trust a man that has milk in his coffee!! Very doubtful that you'll see me at a BMW show if truth be known! My BMW ownership lasted a massive 6 days! Nothing against BMW's but I have a large list of cars that I wanted to owned/have owned by the time I am 40, and I've still a few to cross of my list! Next will be a Fiat 500 (a 695 Abarth would be a better call but you can't have everything!) And for the record, Sharon is a good friend and a fellow Volkswagen owner and is a very funny down to earth lady albeit with a very loud and infectious laugh! |
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 21-February-2006 at 05:10
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Drew has ribbed me over how high my car sits, but with everything that I wanted to change done, it still sits too high and am now lowering it, which he said fom the word go. Looked at the spring cups - solid as a rock so will be ordering some next week Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: Coxy
Date Posted: 21-February-2006 at 05:15
You can see daylight under that!! |