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General Car Chat / Re: Age old question....

« on: 18 December 2023, 21:17:32 »

Bro had Goodyear F1 Assym Runflats on his F30 330D and swore by them.

Plenty of grip, decent wear and about 20k miles from them.

Currently running on Continental Sport Contact 5’s all around, they had 6mm on when I bought it. Down or 4.5mm in 12 months / 7k miles, so thinking a summer deal at Costco is needed. Almost getting TB style miles. Then again this is a bit of an animal.

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General Car Chat / Re: Age old question....

« on: 18 December 2023, 20:54:13 »

And just like that, Tunnie reappeared like Bobby Ewing stepping out of the shower! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtfLLVXXpJY

Nice car Tunnie! 

It is nice.

I didn't know BMW produced a 302 BHP straight 6 with 302 BHP.

Is it a variation of the B58 lump?

It’s the  “standard” N55 lump. Not sure exactly but there was M Performance engine upgrade pack which took it to ~325bhp.

Apparently a stage 1 will take it to 360bhp odd.

But to be honest I don’t feel it lacks power as it is!

It’s silky smooth, I really like the power delivery and noise. Head up display is great, music, navigation, speed, etc all displayed on the road in front of you. Active headlights turn on twisty roads and really help. They also block out sections of high beam. So if following a car, it does full beam each side of the car in front.

Looking forward to ditching the run flats and go PS4’s. Told it transforms the car, but I’m already very happy with it. Had it a year now 

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General Car Chat / Re: Age old question....

« on: 18 December 2023, 20:49:15 »

And just like that, Tunnie reappeared like Bobby Ewing stepping out of the shower! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtfLLVXXpJY

Nice car Tunnie! 

Thanks

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General Car Chat / Re: Age old question....

« on: 18 December 2023, 17:30:27 »

Morning start up

https://youtu.be/0jOFF2e2a9E?si=MZ-Bsv5U_Y4HMhI6

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General Car Chat / Re: Age old question....

« on: 18 December 2023, 17:29:39 »

…….

Thanks to ULEZ this is my choice back into a RWD, which fits some of your list.


40+ mpg capable day to day

BMW 435i 3.0 Petrol - 302bhp out of the factory. Huge amount of diesels but very few petrols, this one someone ticked the options list.


On a long blast at some typical outside lane BMW speeds and it's mpg is quite impressive.
……..

And on the commute into the smoke, it's not bad either. Even better when you factor in diesel is often more than petrol.
………

 
Nice motor. 
Having had a few 435’s myself (F32 Coupe’s though, not Gran Coupe) I can vouch that they go like a missile.    They’ll hit the electronic speed limiter with ease in the blink of an eye. I had both 435i’s and 435d’s at the same time (his and hers) and although the 435i was overall quicker, the 435d was quicker mid range and returned around 35mpg around town and 48-50mpg on motorway runs. It was a fantastic car to drive but her 435i had to go as she found it too low. As you say, traffic light Grand Prix   B is much more fun in them.    It’s a cracking engine and gearbox set up. 

I wanted petrol, the N55 sounds fantastic!

Still have the wife’s Tourer. Fully petrol house again.

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General Car Chat / Re: Age old question....

« on: 18 December 2023, 17:27:06 »

Medium is a stretch, looks smart though

Not sure I would have been brave enough to buy from Cargiant though

Not purchased from Car Giant.

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General Car Chat / Re: Age old question....

« on: 18 December 2023, 15:44:28 »

Perusing Autotrader, can't find anything that fits.

Large saloon
RWD
Auto
200+ BHP
£10kish for sub 10yr 100k miles example
40+ mpg capable day to day

I think my choices are:
BMW 7 Series - too many reliability issues, and struggle to fit in budget for a 100k mile example
Merc S class - a remotely acceptable one is 30+ years old.
Lexus (anything) - too narrow/cramped
Kia Stinger - could prove expensive as pattern parts and info hard to get
Infiniti - couldn't live with interior


Any other pearls of wisdom?

Thanks to ULEZ this is my choice back into a RWD, which fits some of your list.

Large saloon Medium saloon
RWD
Auto
200+ BHP 300+bhp

£10kish for sub 10yr 100k miles example

40+ mpg capable day to day

BMW 435i 3.0 Petrol - 302bhp out of the factory. Huge amount of diesels but very few petrols, this one someone ticked the options list.

- Head Up Display
- Active Headlights
- Harmon Kardon Sound
- Memory Seats
- Camera/Pro Nav
- Storage Pack (yes there is one!)
- MSport Pack. (different alloys, factory rear tints and lights under the door handles)







On a long blast at some typical outside lane BMW speeds and it's mpg is quite impressive.



And on the commute into the smoke, it's not bad either. Even better when you factor in diesel is often more than petrol.



Cost wise it's £0.02 more per mile than my old diesel daddy bus. Worth it though, as now I can actually challenge for those traffic light grand prix wins.

DIY, so far so good. Done oil and filters and its straight forward.

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Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted / Free Sachs Springs (Brand New)

« on: 07 May 2021, 15:38:22 »

Purchased for 3.2 Elite, but should fit other saloons. Brand new set of front and rear springs. Fronts in a box, lost the box for the rears.

Free for anyone who can collect, before they go in the bin. 

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General Discussion Area / Re: Looks like Boris has walked it

« on: 12 December 2019, 22:41:22 »

Never been more nervous for the 10 O’Clock news.

Boooom!

I may have clapped out loud for a while. 

Best news all year.

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General Car Chat / Re: Ford st220 estate

« on: 12 December 2019, 11:46:10 »

Surprising that the 220 only gave out 226BHP, as my 2.0 Ecoboost is, reputedly, 236.6!

Don't forget the mighty 3.2 V6 Omega, 211BHP!

Any modern Turbo 2.0 4 pot has more power than older 3.0 6 pots.

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General Car Chat / De-ice your windscreen...

« on: 11 December 2019, 16:27:30 »

Guess this is one way, Russian style.    

https://www.liveleak.com/view?t=ack3z_1575994399

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General Car Chat / Re: Ford automatics

« on: 11 December 2019, 13:26:32 »

Snap on my experience, first Zaf came from them at St Albans. Second from Drive Bristol, the after service has been much better.

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General Discussion Area / Re: Second referendum set for 12th December.

« on: 11 December 2019, 11:19:57 »

Scares the sh!t out of me that Corbyn has a shot a power. 

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General Car Chat / Re: Ford automatics

« on: 11 December 2019, 11:11:57 »

I think the Zaf-C is one of the few out there with old-school traditional slush box autos.

All the better for it, liking the Daddy bus a commuter. 

Astra K, obviously.

Sorry yes and other Vauxhalls, Mokka, Insignia etc. Now PSA owns Vauxhall, they may start putting their own crap in. 

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General Car Chat / Re: Ford automatics

« on: 11 December 2019, 10:49:46 »

I think the Zaf-C is one of the few out there with old-school traditional slush box autos.

All the better for it, liking the Daddy bus a commuter.