Might be getting a BMW !! - Page 2

Keith · 12th July 2007, 22:20

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Originally Posted by moodybluezt

however I think as its been stood so long ( he last drove it in 2005), it will need at the least an entire brake overhaul, and 4 new tyres, before I start with anything else, anyway, Ill have to wait and see yet, fingers crossed for me and my potential pimpmobile !!

Thats only a couple of years! you probably will find most things are ok.
as for pimpmobile that depends how Chaved it has been, mine is pretty near standard apart from the wheels and very low profile tyres!

JohnDotCom · 13th July 2007, 00:04

New Car looks Great Keith, Perfect for rushing over to our Beaches if the Sun ever returns!

black olive · 13th July 2007, 20:16

that's a nice example, Keith, nice colour too.

The one round the corner is standard with the exception of some TSW wheels, that look too small for it, Ive seen the same style of alloys on yours on Ebay, and as the car needs tyres anyway I would be keeping my eye out for a set of some more suitable.

Ive had a crafty rub at the paintwork early one morning whilst walking the dog, and although it is very flat and covered with algae, should cut back nicely.

GreyGhost · 13th July 2007, 21:14

That's a very pretty car Keith.

Paranoid Carlos · 17th July 2007, 17:23

Just picked up on this thread, My manager has had a few 3 series softy tops and absolutely loves them (think i's 4 rag tops and 5 tourers) knows them inside out, and drives them hard.

Service items are pence and insurance is reasonable, he swopped one for a very nice P reg Jag a few years ago but p/x for another convertable after just a couple of months his gut feeling was that if you thrashed the Jag it would break never had that with his beemers.

I should add he has never bought one under 100'000 miles either, was tempted to have a tourer before my Citroens but couldn't find a nice one at the time

black olive · 28th July 2007, 19:36

it isnt going to be

Iwas passing the car walking the dog tonight and the guy who owns it was tinkering with one of his other cars.

Id stopped to have a chat with him, and his mate has paid him for the car, and he is waiting for him to pick it up.

He was saying his mate is getting a garage to restore it for him, and he has been quoted £900 just for the respray ( which Im sure it doesnt need :SHOCKED: ) anyway- its not my car so not my problem- and on the plus side it will save me a lot of work

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Paranoid Carlos Posted a thing or two Starlight CDT Conn SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Erdington, Birmingham Posts: 1,057 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just picked up on this thread, My manager has had a few 3 series softy tops and absolutely loves them (think i's 4 rag tops and 5 tourers) knows them inside out, and drives them hard. Service items are pence and insurance is reasonable, he swopped one for a very nice P reg Jag a few years ago but p/x for another convertable after just a couple of months his gut feeling was that if you thrashed the Jag it would break never had that with his beemers. I should add he has never bought one under 100'000 miles either, was tempted to have a tourer before my Citroens but couldn't find a nice one at the time __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

13th July 2007, 00:04	#12
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	New Car looks Great Keith, Perfect for rushing over to our Beaches if the Sun ever returns!

13th July 2007, 20:16	#13
black olive I really should get out more....... 260 SE vin 214 ( last mark 1 260 ) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2,009 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	that's a nice example, Keith, nice colour too. The one round the corner is standard with the exception of some TSW wheels, that look too small for it, Ive seen the same style of alloys on yours on Ebay, and as the car needs tyres anyway I would be keeping my eye out for a set of some more suitable. Ive had a crafty rub at the paintwork early one morning whilst walking the dog, and although it is very flat and covered with algae, should cut back nicely.

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GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	That's a very pretty car Keith.

28th July 2007, 19:36	#16
black olive I really should get out more....... 260 SE vin 214 ( last mark 1 260 ) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2,009 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	it isnt going to be Iwas passing the car walking the dog tonight and the guy who owns it was tinkering with one of his other cars. Id stopped to have a chat with him, and his mate has paid him for the car, and he is waiting for him to pick it up. He was saying his mate is getting a garage to restore it for him, and he has been quoted £900 just for the respray ( which Im sure it doesnt need :SHOCKED: ) anyway- its not my car so not my problem- and on the plus side it will save me a lot of work