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06-30-2003, 11:48 AM
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1995 N Reg Aston Martin DB7 Supercharged 3.2 Automatic
Petrol, Cheviot Red Metallic Magnolia hide piped seats, 95,000 miles . ABS, Automatic Transmission, Tracker, Cruise Control, Heated Seat, Immobilizer, Leather Gearknob, Leather Steering Wheel, Adjustable Steering Column.Mesh Grille, 20"Alloys,Deep pile overrugs, 6 pack CD system, Full A.M. history, Part ex. taken, A stunning vehicle, Mobile: 07970 831 608 Managing Directors personal car! £29,995.
Petrol, Cheviot Red Metallic Magnolia hide piped seats, 95,000 miles . ABS, Automatic Transmission, Tracker, Cruise Control, Heated Seat, Immobilizer, Leather Gearknob, Leather Steering Wheel, Adjustable Steering Column.Mesh Grille, 20"Alloys,Deep pile overrugs, 6 pack CD system, Full A.M. history, Part ex. taken, A stunning vehicle, Mobile: 07970 831 608 Managing Directors personal car! £29,995.
06-30-2003, 03:35 PM
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SLIGHTLY OUT OF MY REACH, BUT NOW THAT YOU MENTION IT, i HAVE SPENT THE LAST COUPLE OF DAYS LOOKING AT SECOND HAND 5 SERIES,
(oops caps was on)
saw a couple of nice 528's with serious amount of kit, or perhaps a 530d and forget all about this sports car with zero mpg thing.
(oops caps was on)
saw a couple of nice 528's with serious amount of kit, or perhaps a 530d and forget all about this sports car with zero mpg thing.
06-30-2003, 03:40 PM
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Like the idea of the M5, but servicing and insurance is going to hurt. I got a quote for an ZM3 coupe this week to get an idea, and bearing in mind my 225 TT costs me 1200, the lowest quote was 1800 up to about 3k! I suspect the M5 at 400hp is going to be well over 2k.
Serious motor though..
Serious motor though..
06-30-2003, 06:36 PM
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KEF, I have driven the following in the last couple of weeks;
M5 - Very, very fast and lovely noise, but heavy clutch so tried..
530i Sport - fast (enough) and sport has all the bits you need, plus it was an auto, which really drove well.
530d Sport - as above but with so much more torque.
840Ci Sport - nice looking but heavy and a bit yesterday. Still turns heads though.
Merc SL320 - for glorious cruising, with the glass panoramic roof.
All were sensible mileage, some warrantied and between £19K (840Ci) and £28K (M5).
Will decide soon if any replace RX8, for my affections though M5 and SL320 very close.
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M5 - Very, very fast and lovely noise, but heavy clutch so tried..
530i Sport - fast (enough) and sport has all the bits you need, plus it was an auto, which really drove well.
530d Sport - as above but with so much more torque.
840Ci Sport - nice looking but heavy and a bit yesterday. Still turns heads though.
Merc SL320 - for glorious cruising, with the glass panoramic roof.
All were sensible mileage, some warrantied and between £19K (840Ci) and £28K (M5).
Will decide soon if any replace RX8, for my affections though M5 and SL320 very close.
AnilS.
07-01-2003, 03:05 AM
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Originally posted by ChrisW
What about the upcoming V6 Quattro version of the new Audi A3? 247 hp, 4 seats and according to Autocar it will cost £23000-and-something. Should have great residuals too. Anyone know when its out?
What about the upcoming V6 Quattro version of the new Audi A3? 247 hp, 4 seats and according to Autocar it will cost £23000-and-something. Should have great residuals too. Anyone know when its out?
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07-01-2003, 06:33 AM
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Originally posted by simrjor
Considering this one. Have a look at http://www.drivethedeal.com/options....dr&capid=25515 for a price. I think its not available until November. According to WhatCar the residuals are about 5K better.
Considering this one. Have a look at http://www.drivethedeal.com/options....dr&capid=25515 for a price. I think its not available until November. According to WhatCar the residuals are about 5K better.
Add leather+heated, metallic, BOSE, 17"s and Xenons and youre over £27k.
07-01-2003, 06:46 AM
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Originally posted by MarkW
3.2 V6 sounds very good indeed. Only problem, as with most german cars, by the time youve specced it up it costs a lot more.
Add leather+heated, metallic, BOSE, 17"s and Xenons and youre over £27k.
3.2 V6 sounds very good indeed. Only problem, as with most german cars, by the time youve specced it up it costs a lot more.
Add leather+heated, metallic, BOSE, 17"s and Xenons and youre over £27k.
Your specs around £25875 from http://www.drivethedeal.com/options....dr&capid=25515
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07-01-2003, 07:43 AM
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Its not just german cars, swedish outfits saab and volvo arent that far behind on the "ahh i want that option" then adds a shed load to the actual cost.
07-01-2003, 08:59 AM
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Anyone else like SLK's? There are several SLK320's (manual) on Autotrader. 2 years old for about £25K.
It would cost more to maintain and insure than an RX-8, and it's about as thirsty - but that will be more than offset by the very low depreciation. And theres lots of torque, great build quality and that amazing roof.
It would cost more to maintain and insure than an RX-8, and it's about as thirsty - but that will be more than offset by the very low depreciation. And theres lots of torque, great build quality and that amazing roof.
07-01-2003, 09:03 AM
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The SLK320's a bit slower than the RX-8 but a good car, decent residuals too (not sure after new moddle is launched, but wont be poor).
As to that Aston wow, but 95k miles? heh servicing wont be cheap...
As to that Aston wow, but 95k miles? heh servicing wont be cheap...
07-01-2003, 09:11 AM
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Originally posted by cw007
but the slk is a 2 seater is it not.
Or the seat in the back for the midgets...
but the slk is a 2 seater is it not.
Or the seat in the back for the midgets...
07-01-2003, 09:34 AM
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Oohh I found a compromise!
not 2 seats, not 4 seats...
But 3!
here it is lads ....
http://www.qv500.com/adschristiesf1.htm
Now where was that bank load application form....
not 2 seats, not 4 seats...
But 3!
here it is lads ....
http://www.qv500.com/adschristiesf1.htm
Now where was that bank load application form....
07-04-2003, 04:53 AM
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well well well
some of the more interested among us may find it mirthworthly that my mates Z4 has had oil usage issues. A bit, no in fact a LOT like the issues that the S2000 had when it came out. Another mate had a REAL issue trying to get his S2000 back on the road when all of the oil leaked out in the first week of getting the car and it seized! His was one of the first few released and probably was the first person to point out the oil problem which plagued the early cars.
Also, back to the Z4, my mate was sent a part of the car they forgot to put on before giving it to him (so much for BMW checks!) - the chrome exhaust pipes! hahahahahaahaha
AND they sent them to him in the post to fit himself (not hard I know) hahahaahah
some of the more interested among us may find it mirthworthly that my mates Z4 has had oil usage issues. A bit, no in fact a LOT like the issues that the S2000 had when it came out. Another mate had a REAL issue trying to get his S2000 back on the road when all of the oil leaked out in the first week of getting the car and it seized! His was one of the first few released and probably was the first person to point out the oil problem which plagued the early cars.
Also, back to the Z4, my mate was sent a part of the car they forgot to put on before giving it to him (so much for BMW checks!) - the chrome exhaust pipes! hahahahahaahaha
AND they sent them to him in the post to fit himself (not hard I know) hahahaahah
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