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Post by Tim on Apr 4, 2018 16:09:07 GMT
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Post by PetrolEd on Apr 5, 2018 8:22:21 GMT
Plus there is budget constraints and compromise which I don't have when choosing my car Oh not to have a budget constraint! With a 16 year old son that has now overtaken me in height (I’m 6’2 and a bit...) and a 12 year old catching up fast, rear legroom is the biggest constraint when choosing a main / family car. Closely followed by the desire to maintain the current holiday budget! I meant I don't need to compromise on my car there in terms of practicality. There are obviously still budget constraints as last time I looked I don't have a 720s on my driveway |
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Post by Roadsterstu on Apr 6, 2018 7:21:50 GMT
Were you wearing your "I love my BMW" T shirt as you wrote that? Sorry? I'm normally accused of a love for all things Lexus (who also benchmarked their IS against the 3 Series). What did I say that wasn't true? Sure you haven't got them Volvo moonboots on?  I have 2 pairs! |
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Post by Martin on Apr 6, 2018 8:52:17 GMT
Sorry? I'm normally accused of a love for all things Lexus (who also benchmarked their IS against the 3 Series). What did I say that wasn't true? Sure you haven't got them Volvo moonboots on? I have 2 pairs! Are they really comfy, like a pair of slightly worn slippers? |
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Post by Tim on Apr 6, 2018 10:04:30 GMT
Are they really comfy, like a pair of slightly worn slippers? They'll certainly have a nice, soft, comfy sole unlike the BMW ones which have a hard, inflexible sole that works best on smooth surfaces. |
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Post by Martin on Apr 6, 2018 12:35:13 GMT
Are they really comfy, like a pair of slightly worn slippers? They'll certainly have a nice, soft, comfy sole unlike the BMW ones which have a hard, inflexible sole that works best on smooth surfaces. You should try a 5 Series Tim. |
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Post by Tim on Apr 6, 2018 12:39:10 GMT
I've got one  It's a possibility though, I've started looking at diesels again so a nice 535 estate could fit the bill! |
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Post by Martin on Apr 6, 2018 13:07:32 GMT
I've got one It's a possibility though, I've started looking at diesels again so a nice 535 estate could fit the bill! Of course! I know of a well looked after facelift 535d with a decent spec..... |
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Post by franki68 on Apr 6, 2018 13:25:24 GMT
I have bought many cars without a test drive,usually because it is impossible to drive one when they haven't been released.The only one I regret was the bmw M6 .
But for cars that are readily available to buy there is no reason not to test drive,and now dealers will give you the car for a day or even a week if you are serious.
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Post by Tim on Apr 6, 2018 13:28:11 GMT
I've got one It's a possibility though, I've started looking at diesels again so a nice 535 estate could fit the bill! Of course! I know of a well looked after facelift 535d with a decent spec.....
You'll need to clock it and change the colour of the leather..
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Post by Martin on Apr 6, 2018 13:35:46 GMT
Of course! I know of a well looked after facelift 535d with a decent spec.....
You'll need to clock it and change the colour of the leather..
Nothing wrong with Black Leather, especially with ‘Exclusive Stitching’....! Its only just run in at 93k miles, especially as a very high % of those miles are decent length journeys, but you might want to tuck some money away for a couple of turbos just in case. |
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Post by Tim on Apr 6, 2018 14:38:27 GMT
Ah, for some reason I thought yours had pale leather!
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Post by Martin on Apr 6, 2018 16:02:47 GMT
Ah, for some reason I thought yours had pale leather! My 520d did, that went in Nov 2014 and I decided on a change |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2018 12:47:28 GMT
Don't buy my work colleague's 5. He's chopping it in for a Ford after having no end of trouble with it. Just in the last few months he's had the rear brakes seize on, the rear suspension collopse and the clutch warning light come on, even though he reckons it's not slipping. Definitely built on a Friday afternoon.
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Post by Martin on Apr 7, 2018 16:03:22 GMT
No, definitely don't buy that one, mine is a much better option. |
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Post by Boxer6 on Apr 7, 2018 18:13:29 GMT
No, definitely don't buy that one, mine is a much better option. I'd be quite happy buying yours actually, except; I can't afford it It's too far away. I can't afford it. It's a disiesel. I can't afford it. I really REALLY want the voodoo lights though! |
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Post by Martin on Apr 7, 2018 18:21:38 GMT
No, definitely don't buy that one, mine is a much better option. I'd be quite happy buying yours actually, except; I can't afford it It's too far away. I can't afford it. It's a disiesel. I can't afford it. I really REALLY want the voodoo lights though! |
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Post by Boxer6 on Apr 7, 2018 19:54:49 GMT
I really REALLY want the voodoo lights though! Despite it being nearly 10 years old now, there is very little about it I would change. Other than the fuel consumption and stereo UI, the only thing really would be the headlights, which are truly atrocious for a (relatively) modern car - if it were possible to transplant BMW voodoo lights onto mine, I'd do it in a heartbeat! |
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Post by LandieMark on Apr 7, 2018 20:25:29 GMT
Despite it being nearly 10 years old now, there is very little about it I would change. Other than the fuel consumption and stereo UI, the only thing really would be the headlights, which are truly atrocious for a (relatively) modern car - if it were possible to transplant BMW voodoo lights onto mine, I'd do it in a heartbeat! I think HID lights do age. I can’t say I ever found the Legacy’s lights lacking. Maybe try a pair of new HID bulbs. |
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Post by Boxer6 on Apr 7, 2018 20:47:03 GMT
Despite it being nearly 10 years old now, there is very little about it I would change. Other than the fuel consumption and stereo UI, the only thing really would be the headlights, which are truly atrocious for a (relatively) modern car - if it were possible to transplant BMW voodoo lights onto mine, I'd do it in a heartbeat! I think HID lights do age. I can’t say I ever found the Legacy’s lights lacking. Maybe try a pair of new HID bulbs. Might try that - it's still on the original bulbs! For me, they've never seemed exactly brilliant, and I have wondered if it was as much my eyes ageing as the bulbs/lights themselves! If I do go down that road, I might swap the sidelights for something a bit brighter too. |
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