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General Car Chat / Re: Age old question....
« on: 19 December 2023, 09:30:55 »
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
I think its a little small for me, maybe I should try.  But I personally find 5 series causes me issues on longer runs, can't see the smaller ones being any better as they tend to be too taughtly sprung, even in comfort modes for those that have that function.

Clearly large petrols NFG to me, I can't achieve those sorts of MPG figures ;D.  But the diesels are every bit as quick in reality, if dull, and I couldn't care less about ULEZ :)

You can see on the long run, I was not hanging about. Soon as it opened up, so did my right foot.

Suspect it's not for you, it's quite low. You fall into it a bit, quite a difference to the daddy bus. I find the ride firm but good, but I do have a generally good road surface. As it's M3/M25/Great West Road for me on my commute.

Interested to see how normal tyres change it.

I do feel like it's about as close as to your old MV6 as you can get. Interior has worn well, feels like new, dark leather with M-Sport seats also sealed it for me. Those leg extending supports make it very comfortable for me.

I've had the entire family of 3kids + the wife in there and it's been fine. So not sure why you would struggle for size!

That said behind me there little leg room.
Well, next time you're up in Brakkers.... ;)

Not sure I want 6 months of life taken out of my tyres in 15 mins. But yes, next time I'm up  :y

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General Car Chat / Re: Age old question....
« on: 19 December 2023, 09:09:47 »
99% sure I'll get normal PS4's as they appear well recommended and apparently transform it.  ???
Remember, they will be PS4S now, check with other owners if its PS4 or PS4S they are running...   ...although I think PS5 are just around the corner, although they will be an unknown until a few people try them.

:y

Costco was still offering PS4 and PS4-S at the weekend

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General Car Chat / Re: Age old question....
« on: 19 December 2023, 08:46:15 »
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.
To put into context, I got 3k from a set of SC5's and 5k from the rears.  Unusual in itself that the rears outlived the fronts - mostly because I was too scared to use the loud pedal ;D

PS4 are available in runflat, I think Michelin refer to them as ZP (Zero Pressure).  Only PS4S available in non runflat nowadays, and quite a different tyre to be honest.  Personally I prefer the original PS4, but then I drive, to quote DLK, like a cock. Well, before I became a reformed character, just like that Mr Slow YZ250....

99% sure I'll get normal PS4's as they appear well recommended and apparently transform it.  ???

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General Car Chat / Re: Age old question....
« on: 19 December 2023, 08:44:22 »
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
I think its a little small for me, maybe I should try.  But I personally find 5 series causes me issues on longer runs, can't see the smaller ones being any better as they tend to be too taughtly sprung, even in comfort modes for those that have that function.

Clearly large petrols NFG to me, I can't achieve those sorts of MPG figures ;D.  But the diesels are every bit as quick in reality, if dull, and I couldn't care less about ULEZ :)

You can see on the long run, I was not hanging about. Soon as it opened up, so did my right foot.

Suspect it's not for you, it's quite low. You fall into it a bit, quite a difference to the daddy bus. I find the ride firm but good, but I do have a generally good road surface. As it's M3/M25/Great West Road for me on my commute.

Interested to see how normal tyres change it.

I do feel like it's about as close as to your old MV6 as you can get. Interior has worn well, feels like new, dark leather with M-Sport seats also sealed it for me. Those leg extending supports make it very comfortable for me.

I've had the entire family of 3kids + the wife in there and it's been fine. So not sure why you would struggle for size!

That said behind me there little leg room.

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General Car Chat / Re: Age old question....
« on: 18 December 2023, 21:21:52 »
And just like that, Tunnie reappeared like Bobby Ewing stepping out of the shower!  ;D

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

Nice car Tunnie!  :y

It is nice. :y

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  :y

My car came with them as standard and I really can't fault them be it wet or dry.

What year is it?

It’s a very late 2015, so has the NBT-Evo software & could be flashed to ID6 from ID4 for CarPlay etc. But so far I’ve not wanted it.

Only modification I’ve done so far, is pulled the fuse for the exhaust flap. So both pipes are always open. Pulls away better from the line now, feels a bit less “stuffed up”.

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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!  ;D

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

Nice car Tunnie!  :y

It is nice. :y

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  :y

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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!  ;D

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

Nice car Tunnie!  :y

Thanks

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General Car Chat / Re: Age old question....
« on: 18 December 2023, 17:30:27 »

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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.  :y
Having had a few 435’s myself (F32 Coupe’s though, not Gran Coupe) I can vouch that they go like a missile.  :y  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.  :y  It’s a cracking engine and gearbox set up.  :y


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 8)

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

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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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.  ;D

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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