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Re: Hello John got (getting) a new motor.
« Reply #30 on: 20 May 2022, 11:57:50 »

4.3 seconds to 62, won't this interfere with your pacemaker?

BMW are a bit conservative when it comes to 0-60 mph figures so it will actually be quicker than that. Most of the road tests with the proper equipment show them to be around 3.85 seconds. This is the type of car that attracts gentlemen in their thirties so should suit Opti down to the ground.  :y
He's been in his thirties for twenty years now.

I know, I like to pacify him.  :y  He must have received the letter by now from his doctor saying that he’s reached that age where he must buy a Honda, and this new purchase is his last hurrah.  :y
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Re: Hello John got (getting) a new motor.
« Reply #31 on: 20 May 2022, 12:04:40 »

4.3 seconds to 62, won't this interfere with your pacemaker?

BMW are a bit conservative when it comes to 0-60 mph figures so it will actually be quicker than that. Most of the road tests with the proper equipment show them to be around 3.85 seconds. This is the type of car that attracts gentlemen in their thirties so should suit Opti down to the ground.  :y
He's been in his thirties for twenty years now.

I know, I like to pacify him.  :y  He must have received the letter by now from his doctor saying that he’s reached that age where he must buy a Honda, and this new purchase is his last hurrah.  :y
A diesel Honda  ;D
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Re: Hello John got (getting) a new motor.
« Reply #32 on: 20 May 2022, 12:17:34 »

4.3 seconds to 62, won't this interfere with your pacemaker?

BMW are a bit conservative when it comes to 0-60 mph figures so it will actually be quicker than that. Most of the road tests with the proper equipment show them to be around 3.85 seconds. This is the type of car thatattracts gentlemen in their thirties so should suit Opti down to the ground.  :y
He's been in his thirties for twenty years now.

I know, I like to pacify him.  :y  He must have received the letter by now from his doctor saying that he’s reached that age where he must buy a Honda, and this new purchase is his last hurrah.  :y
A diesel Honda   ;D

 ;D ;D
Luckily for him I don’t think you can get a new diesel Honda in the UK anymore.  :-\
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Re: Hello John got (getting) a new motor.
« Reply #33 on: 20 May 2022, 12:55:17 »

4.3 seconds to 62, won't this interfere with your pacemaker?

BMW are a bit conservative when it comes to 0-60 mph figures so it will actually be quicker than that. Most of the road tests with the proper equipment show them to be around 3.85 seconds. This is the type of car that attracts gentlemen in their thirties so should suit Opti down to the ground.  :y

Yep....that's me.

I identify as 34. :y

Considering it is a mere 'M lite' car and not a proper 'M car' I was surprised just how accomplished it was. I always lusted after a 3 litre Capri as a boy so perhaps this is a sort of modern day Capri.

After all they both are both 3 litre with 6 cylinders. Both are a 2 door coupe.  :y
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Re: Hello John got (getting) a new motor.
« Reply #34 on: 20 May 2022, 12:57:04 »

4.3 seconds to 62, won't this interfere with your pacemaker?

BMW are a bit conservative when it comes to 0-60 mph figures so it will actually be quicker than that. Most of the road tests with the proper equipment show them to be around 3.85 seconds. This is the type of car thatattracts gentlemen in their thirties so should suit Opti down to the ground.  :y
He's been in his thirties for twenty years now.

I know, I like to pacify him.  :y  He must have received the letter by now from his doctor saying that he’s reached that age where he must buy a Honda, and this new purchase is his last hurrah.  :y
A diesel Honda   ;D

 ;D ;D
Luckily for him I don’t think you can get a new diesel Honda in the UK anymore.  :-\

It would need to be beige and have the aroma of leaked geriatric urine. ;D
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Re: Hello John got (getting) a new motor.
« Reply #35 on: 20 May 2022, 13:01:31 »

4.3 seconds to 62, won't this interfere with your pacemaker?

BMW are a bit conservative when it comes to 0-60 mph figures so it will actually be quicker than that. Most of the road tests with the proper equipment show them to be around 3.85 seconds. This is the type of car that attracts gentlemen in their thirties so should suit Opti down to the ground.  :y
He's been in his thirties for twenty years now.

I know, I like to pacify him.  :y  He must have received the letter by now from his doctor saying that he’s reached that age where he must buy a Honda, and this new purchase is his last hurrah:y

Pablo Picasso reputedly said " A man should aim to die as young as as possible but leave it as late as he can" :y

 
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Re: Hello John got (getting) a new motor.
« Reply #36 on: 20 May 2022, 13:20:55 »

4.3 seconds to 62, won't this interfere with your pacemaker?

BMW are a bit conservative when it comes to 0-60 mph figures so it will actually be quicker than that. Most of the road tests with the proper equipment show them to be around 3.85 seconds. This is the type of car that attracts gentlemen in their thirties so should suit Opti down to the ground.  :y

You are correct Mr YZ. :y

Brummie motoring journalist managed 3.82 seconds in this video. My almost 600 BHP remapped XFR couldn't better 4.4 secs due to lack of initial traction.


https://youtu.be/SbtfOcQMl-k
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Re: Hello John got (getting) a new motor.
« Reply #37 on: 20 May 2022, 13:44:31 »

I had 10 minutes on the BMW configurator over lunch and saw you can actually spec a tow bar on one of those things  ;D.

That's sure to turn some heads at the local caravan park M'Lud!  8)
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Re: Hello John got (getting) a new motor.
« Reply #38 on: 20 May 2022, 14:32:31 »

I had 10 minutes on the BMW configurator over lunch and saw you can actually spec a tow bar on one of those things  ;D.

That's sure to turn some heads at the local caravan park M'Lud!  8)

You can easily lose an hour on these things. ;D

I tried to be 'reasonable with options'.

Pro Pack.
Thundernight paint.
Aluminium interior trim.
M adaptive suspension.

These options should help with resale. I hope.

I actually wanted a used car. One about 2-3 years old but the prices were so close to that of a new car that it didn't make financial sense. The used car market is currently insane. :-\
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Re: Hello John got (getting) a new motor.
« Reply #39 on: 20 May 2022, 14:33:26 »

How long will you have to wait?
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Re: Hello John got (getting) a new motor.
« Reply #40 on: 20 May 2022, 14:45:03 »

How long will you have to wait?

According to the documents  estimated delivery is 30th September 2022.......but may be later.

So about four and a half months if all goes well. Apparently the car is being made /assembled in Mexico. I do hope my car is not being thrown together a a lazy Mexican fast asleep under a sombrero for most of the day. ;D :D
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« Reply #41 on: 20 May 2022, 15:00:50 »

I had 10 minutes on the BMW configurator over lunch and saw you can actually spec a tow bar on one of those things  ;D.

That's sure to turn some heads at the local caravan park M'Lud!  8)

It was you who purchased a 140i with the same B58 lump.....do I have that right, Jimmy?
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Re: Hello John got (getting) a new motor.
« Reply #42 on: 20 May 2022, 15:23:36 »

You do indeed.

I couldn't fault the engine or 'box, it was a superb combination, mine was 2wd, rather than the xdrive in yours. I was sorry to see it go, but it did have to go.

My only criticism of the car (other than the failure that led to it's return) were the rock hard seats. However even looking at the video you posted, it's clear that the ones in the new car are all together better items. And no doubt your ar$e is a good deal smaller than mine, which will help  ;D.

I was very stingy when speccing mine (auto box, pro nav, heated seats) and kept it to around £32k, which was a bargain for the performance on offer.  >:D
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Re: Hello John got (getting) a new motor.
« Reply #43 on: 20 May 2022, 15:39:41 »

How long will you have to wait?

According to the documents  estimated delivery is 30th September 2022.......but may be later.

So about four and a half months if all goes well. Apparently the car is being made /assembled in Mexico. I do hope my car is not being thrown together a a lazy Mexican fast asleep under a sombrero for most of the day. ;D :D


Make sure the door cards are removed once you have it , just in case some drugs have been stashed..😁
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Re: Hello John got (getting) a new motor.
« Reply #44 on: 20 May 2022, 15:40:42 »

You do indeed.

I couldn't fault the engine or 'box, it was a superb combination, mine was 2wd, rather than the xdrive in yours. I was sorry to see it go, but it did have to go.

My only criticism of the car (other than the failure that led to it's return) were the rock hard seats. However even looking at the video you posted, it's clear that the ones in the new car are all together better items. And no doubt your ar$e is a good deal smaller than mine, which will help  ;D.

I was very stingy when speccing mine (auto box, pro nav, heated seats) and kept it to around £32k, which was a bargain for the performance on offer.  >:D

I imagine a 2WD M140i is a good 200 KG less weighty than a 4WD M240i so performance should be similar despite the extra 30 BHP

£32000 is a steal....I almost bought a M140i Shadow Edition in black a few months ago.....but £28750 for a 2019 car with 25000 miles under it's wheels was silly money.



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