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[tunnie]

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 .  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 

[Jimbob]

Welcome back matey, nice looking motor

[tunnie]

Welcome back matey, nice looking motor

Thanks 

[STEMO]

Welcome back matey, nice looking motor

Thanks 

Welcome back, Tunnie, if you intend on staying get rid of the mummy bus pic 

[TheBoy]

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.

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

Double check the PS4 wasn't runflat.  Everywhere I found who claimed to have PS4, they were either PS4S or PS4 ZP, including the MK and Cov branches of Costco.  Of course, that could be in the size I was looking for.

But any PS4 thats not runflat will likely be old stock, so worth checking dates, as you want to have them off within 5 years of the date stamp.

[TheBoy]

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

One has to test all aspects of it

Actually, I've just left about 5k of PS4 in Saino's. Accidentally.  Guessing some diesel had got washed down in the rain, as it just lit up the rears...

[TheBoy]

Welcome back matey, nice looking motor

Thanks 

Welcome back, Tunnie, if you intend on staying get rid of the mummy bus pic 

Yeah, exactly.  Nobody wants to look at a clapped out Zafira, except Lord Opti.

[tunnie]

In many ways I miss my old Daddy bus, it was a capable car. Comfortable, did a road trip to Ireland in it. Drove about 2k over a couple weeks, I remember climbing back into the 3.2 and thinking I prefered the daddy bus 

[Doctor Gollum]

If you're ditching the Runflats, you would be well advised to at least get higher load rated tyres. Last thing you want is a side wall failing with no spare.

[tunnie]

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.

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

Double check the PS4 wasn't runflat.  Everywhere I found who claimed to have PS4, they were either PS4S or PS4 ZP, including the MK and Cov branches of Costco.  Of course, that could be in the size I was looking for.

But any PS4 thats not runflat will likely be old stock, so worth checking dates, as you want to have them off within 5 years of the date stamp.

Look like normal PS4's 

[YZ250]

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.

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

Double check the PS4 wasn't runflat.  Everywhere I found who claimed to have PS4, they were either PS4S or PS4 ZP, including the MK and Cov branches of Costco.  Of course, that could be in the size I was looking for.

But any PS4 thats not runflat will likely be old stock, so worth checking dates, as you want to have them off within 5 years of the date stamp.

Look like normal PS4's 

Have you got 225/40 R19 on all corners then, as in a square set up, or was that just an example. Mine (a 2020 plate) had 255/35 R19 on the rears. Same wheels, five twin spokes. 

[tunnie]

Same on the Grand Coupe -> Fatter and more low profile.

Front: 225/40/19
Rear: 255/35/19

[YZ250]

Same on the Grand Coupe -> Fatter and more low profile.

Front: 225/40/19
Rear: 255/35/19

 

BMW use a variety of tyres as factory fit. It could be Continental, Michelin or Bridgestone etc, it’s pot luck what you get. I had Bridgestone S001’s on one of mine and I didn’t like them at all. I could easily upset it on fast corners on uneven tarmac.  Tyres that are approved for them usually have the bmw logo next to them. 

[tunnie]

There is one roundabout that is off-camber and even when I'm listening to an audio book and in no rush I've accidentally had it sideways. Because it hides the speed so well compared to the daddy bus, very little body roll and I've caught myself out why its sliding and I'm not even in that much of a hurry!

[VXL V6]

Same on the Grand Coupe -> Fatter and more low profile.

Front: 225/40/19
Rear: 255/35/19

 

BMW use a variety of tyres as factory fit. It could be Continental, Michelin or Bridgestone etc, it’s pot luck what you get. I had Bridgestone S001’s on one of mine and I didn’t like them at all. I could easily upset it on fast corners on uneven tarmac.  Tyres that are approved for them usually have the bmw logo next to them. 

The marking is a * on the two pairs i'v e bought from BMW dealers.