If only they were as cheap to run...
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Topic: If only they were as cheap to run...
Posted By: T.J.
Subject: If only they were as cheap to run...
Date Posted: 20-October-2006 at 13:24
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I REALLY like this. Great colour, & no wood inside. http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/102713.htm - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/102713.htm I've been thinking of an early M-Coupe sometime late 2007 or early 2008, but early E39 M5s are getting cheaper! Running costs are horrific though ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254"> 
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
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Posted By: Kin Mak
Date Posted: 20-October-2006 at 13:30
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It is not that bad if you compare it to other Ms. Yes it has a 5L engine and the best you are going to get out of that is 22mpg. Drinks oil but not all cars do. Other than that it has been o.k to run. If you drive like me you use up pads and tyres more often, but most people will get 2-3 years out of a set of pads and 1-3 years out of tyres. I you want to mod it then it is a whole different ballgame. ------------- http://www.kinmak.com - KinMak.com - http://www.elara.ie - Elara Online |
Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 20-October-2006 at 13:34
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TJ, that would make a great weekend car. Buy it and a cheap van or car for commuting to keep the mileage down and costs low. ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: Ben O Brien
Date Posted: 20-October-2006 at 13:37
Go for the M5 TJ you know you want to! its only maybe 6-7mpg less than the m3 but think of that growl and 400horses!!  ------------- 99' 740iL 99' 728i Sport 98' E39 M5 - Avus Blue, Dec Car! 96' M3 Saloon - Estoril Blue 94' M3 3.0 Convertible 91' E34 M5 - 3.6, Macau Blue *E36 M3's Breaking* |
Posted By: JohnH
Date Posted: 20-October-2006 at 13:50
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I only get 21mpg in my car - I'd save movey in that!! |
Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 20-October-2006 at 14:30
John, I don't know what you drive but get it out of second gear man. ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
JohnH wrote:Posted By: Ben O Brien
Date Posted: 20-October-2006 at 14:36
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323ci auto or 325ci auto i think?! You must do a lot of city driving! ------------- 99' 740iL 99' 728i Sport 98' E39 M5 - Avus Blue, Dec Car! 96' M3 Saloon - Estoril Blue 94' M3 3.0 Convertible 91' E34 M5 - 3.6, Macau Blue *E36 M3's Breaking* |
Posted By: Kin Mak
Date Posted: 20-October-2006 at 14:37
John does not know what gears are... he drives a old mans car. 
------------- http://www.kinmak.com - KinMak.com - http://www.elara.ie - Elara Online |
Posted By: JohnH
Date Posted: 20-October-2006 at 14:58
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You were right on the first one Ben - a 323Ci auto
Sometimes Kin we can learn a lot from the wise old folk! It's the enlightened choice - just ask Richie, he's converted.
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Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 20-October-2006 at 15:01
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Kin gets 12mpg out of his around town! It'll be 12months before I do anything about changing, so don't be goading me on! Ye're as bad as those voices in my head that torment me!!!!! ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 20-October-2006 at 15:03
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@ Alex - if you had a weekend car though, surely you want something more extreme like the M-Coupe, Elise etc? ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: Kin Mak
Date Posted: 20-October-2006 at 15:04
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John, coming from the man who can't get his wireless working... hehe. I drive a XK8 and a 840ci that were both auto... so I have ben part of your gang once. TJ I am now getting 10-11mpg since I live so close to work now.  ------------- http://www.kinmak.com - KinMak.com - http://www.elara.ie - Elara Online |
Posted By: JohnH
Date Posted: 20-October-2006 at 15:09
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Sh1t - maybe you're right, I must be getting old if I can't work fairly simple electronic devices. I'm off for my Horlicks and a mid afternoon nap now 
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Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 20-October-2006 at 15:29
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Dear GOD Scary numbers, Kin!! ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 20-October-2006 at 15:38
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Well I mean weekend and going out car. But yes I probably would buy an M Roadster if I had the money. And I will own an Elise at some point in my life. I have wanted one since they first arrived in '96 and have almost bought one twice. Anyone know tonights winning numbers? ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 20-October-2006 at 15:40
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Don't be such a lazy b****rd. Walk to work if you live that close. ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: Kin Mak
Date Posted: 20-October-2006 at 16:03
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Yes I am... My Apartment if at the furthest left "P" and I drive to Elara. 
------------- http://www.kinmak.com - KinMak.com - http://www.elara.ie - Elara Online |
Posted By: lesurely
Date Posted: 20-October-2006 at 16:12
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Its all the extra weight E39 M5 Avus Blue ------------- e30 325is (deceased) e36 318is under major construction E39 530D Sport mtec (all the bells and whistles ) Basic unit of laryngitis: 1 hoarsepower lesurely |
Posted By: touring paddy
Date Posted: 20-October-2006 at 16:16
| jeez thats a tough commute kin - do you have sat nav |
Posted By: JohnH
Date Posted: 20-October-2006 at 16:17
| Some mornings I park further from the office than that and count myself lukcy! |
Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 20-October-2006 at 16:25
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Tis funny alright.. ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: Kin Mak
Date Posted: 20-October-2006 at 16:30
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I do have sat nav. I grumble when someone takes my parking right outside the office and I have to park in the general car park 30 meters away.  ------------- http://www.kinmak.com - KinMak.com - http://www.elara.ie - Elara Online |
Posted By: lukeduke
Date Posted: 20-October-2006 at 17:23
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get it TJ and you can bring it to the next Mondello track day!!! would be fun! ------------- Previous: 2001 M3 2004 M3 CS. Current: 2007 318D SE SALOON. |
Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 23-October-2006 at 14:26
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Right! I did my sums...
I don't think I'd be getting my 453/month extra value out of the car to be honest; not when that 453 isn't ϊber-disposable cash for me at the moment. So I'll just have to slum it in my auld M3 for a while yet. ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
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Posted By: Kin Mak
Date Posted: 23-October-2006 at 14:47
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19mpg? You wish...
------------- http://www.kinmak.com - KinMak.com - http://www.elara.ie - Elara Online |
Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 23-October-2006 at 14:52
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.. I know I was probably being ambitious, but I'd do anywhere between 5-10k p.a. with work which is all open road stuff. So I'd hope that'd bump things up! I must post the Q in the M-forum out of curiosity and see what consumption people who don't drive a sub-1-kilometre commute @ 6,000rpm get! ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: Kin Mak
Date Posted: 23-October-2006 at 15:28
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Most yanks are getting 15-17 usually. it is hard to get more because you can't not drive the car hard. You will downshift just to hear the noise.
------------- http://www.kinmak.com - KinMak.com - http://www.elara.ie - Elara Online |