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.... and they're all so much bigger. I saw a P6 TC on my way home from work this evening .... they used to be considered a big car in their day .... it didn't look very big anymore.Yes indeed, the Omega and the wife's V70 feel Astra sized after driving the 5 series.
Yes true. There seemed to be a giant leap in technology in cars about 20 years ago. I'm sure if I jumped in my first company car (1993 Cavalier 2.0 SRi) it would seem ancient now. I'd still love to have a decent run again in an SD1 Vitesse but again I'm sure it wouldn't feel the same as the first time I drove one!Any car in that class is going to cost more, no different to Jaguar etc. If you want a car to spend minimal money on you go for a simple shopping car with nothing in it except the minimal equipment to drive it - steering wheel etc.
That used to be the case, but now everything has A/C, some sort of display, remote central locking, immobiliser, ABS, electric windows, PAS, various driver aids for the safety ratings, electric handbrakes, etc etc there is no such thing as a simple shopping car.
Assuming that someone ordered the spec you want and it's available for you to buy at a price and in a condition that meets your requirements.Yes, although in ten years I may have carked it so won't be an issue!I think the 5 Series in all generations (except perhaps the E60/61 at the time) has the most tame styling of all the vehicle ranges they make.Yeah, but in 10yrs when the prices are better....
If I had the cash i'd happily go from my F10 to a G30 or G60 but I don't so that's the end of that!
The main problem I found when looking for a used 5 series is getting the options you want in a decent example of the model you are after. I mean you can retrofit a lot of the kit but it's a lot of work which £ for £ you may as well just pay more in the beginning imho.
And that the previous owners continued to provide the open wallet maintenance that such cars require if they're going to be viable at 10,15, whatever(3,5) years old
Yes, although in ten years I may have carked it so won't be an issue!I think the 5 Series in all generations (except perhaps the E60/61 at the time) has the most tame styling of all the vehicle ranges they make.Yeah, but in 10yrs when the prices are better....
If I had the cash i'd happily go from my F10 to a G30 or G60 but I don't so that's the end of that!
The GM balljoints last far longer. On all my Omegas, I only ever had 1 (genuine GM) get any play. "I" (well, Gixer, as he has a pressI'm the same with balljoints, only replace if necessary. The originals usually last the life of the car TBH. The pattern ones are shite. The ones ATP use are shite from the beginningThe 'life' of the car being 100k ish...
Yes the ATEC arms from ATP are cheap and cheerful, but with the poly bush mod they are a cost effective solution. Especially when you consider that the genuine arms each cost more than a scrap Omega. Even refurbishing the factory arms with genuine VX/GM parts costs far more than the ATP wishbones.
I think Chris and I were paying £14 per side, for the rearward bush. Suspect thats far more cost effective that a new pattern wishbone that doesn't really last
Speaking personally, I have fitted ATP arms to my own cars and have always found them to out perform their price point.
They do seem to have a short life compared to what I used to use (completely ignoring fornt bush, as thats irrelevant, obviously)
For anyone already on pattern wishbones, the economics change though, as genuine wishbones are probably outrageously priced.
I hadn't spotted the mileage discrepancy. Either the person who bought it from you has turned the dealer over and they're too stupid to have done even a basic check, or the dealer is a slippery as a mouldy trout. Or both.
Do like our V70 D4, it's a car that your never in a rush when you drive it. Pushing it on isn't on the agenda because there's no feedback just a wallowy feeling!
I like my V70 D5.
It has a bit of grunt if I give it a bit of welly and the straight 5 has a nice growl, but compared to the BMW 530d it replaced, it's like driving a narrow boat!
BMW specific * marked Michelins on my F10 are around £600 for the rears and £450 for the fronts.£160 a corner for mine... Must be a Jaaaag thingDoubt it, as GOE and BMW specific are similar prices
