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Title: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Wayne on 19 January 2014, 23:56
Well I sold the Peugeot last summer whilst the sun was out and prices strong, I then had an Astra estate for short term transport / holidays.

Then in early Dec I collected this, a real nice 2 owner, low miles and really well spec'c (not keen on the 80's wood trim however  :grin: )

(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p51/jmfangio5/BMW%20Cabrio/bmw9_zps6074256a.jpg)

(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p51/jmfangio5/BMW%20Cabrio/bmw10_zpsf292bd13.jpg)

(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p51/jmfangio5/BMW%20Cabrio/bmw11_zpsdd07e36b.jpg)

(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p51/jmfangio5/BMW%20Cabrio/bmw15_zps361734c9.jpg)

(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p51/jmfangio5/BMW%20Cabrio/20140119_150027_zps96e02a2b.jpg)
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: damien010685 on 20 January 2014, 01:01
A lot bloody Nicer than the previous 2 Wayne ;)
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: JC on 20 January 2014, 18:49
please let it say at least 325 on the back  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: barrym381 on 20 January 2014, 18:53
please let it say at least 330i on the back  :lipsrsealed:
fixed that but its still a nice car always had a soft spot for these  :smiley:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Seanl on 20 January 2014, 19:10
please let it say at least 330i on the back  :lipsrsealed:
fixed that but its still a nice car always had a soft spot for these  :smiley:

Looks like 318ci from what I can make out on the second pic.  :wink:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Diamond Hell on 20 January 2014, 20:34
Looks like 318ci from what I can make out on the second pic.  :wink:

Agreed.  And with the wood it's in blue-rinse spec, too.

Nice.  For a pensioner.  Wayne, are you a pensioner?
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Wayne on 20 January 2014, 20:53
Looks like 318ci from what I can make out on the second pic.  :wink:

Yep, it is a 318CI (2.0 16v) 143bhp, needed to stay sensible with insurance, 325/330 would be double what this costs.
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Diamond Hell on 21 January 2014, 10:30
Oh yeah, buying a convertible BMW in which you do only a few miles a year is all about keeping things sensible.  :grin:

Next time, ask the forum and we'll tell you to man the f*ck up and get a proper car.  :grin:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: JC on 21 January 2014, 19:09
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/haha2.gif)
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 21 January 2014, 19:21
Lovely car mate :cool:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Len on 21 January 2014, 19:36
Oh yeah, buying a convertible BMW in which you do only a few miles a year is all about keeping things sensible.  :grin:

Next time, ask the forum and we'll tell you to man the f*ck up and get a proper car.  :grin:

+1
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: tweed on 22 January 2014, 17:25
Lovely car.

Insurance cant be much more than £100.
The m3 guys pay about £250/350 on their M3's lol
You tight git  :grin:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Wayne on 24 February 2014, 23:50
Sold on Saturday :smiley:

Just got to think about what to get next now :grin:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 25 February 2014, 13:54
Sold on Saturday :smiley:

Just got to think about what to get next now :grin:

You change cars like Shady changes pants - once a week! :grin:

What's on the radar now?
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 25 February 2014, 14:05
Sold on Saturday :smiley:

 :rolleyes:

Sold on Saturday :smiley:

Just got to think about what to get next now :grin:

You change cars like Shady changes pants - once a week! :grin:


Who says I change pants?
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Wayne on 25 February 2014, 15:45
What's on the radar now?

Not sure at the moment, been looking at a few options but I am unsure if they would be viewed as a proper car :grin:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: barrym381 on 25 February 2014, 19:30
What's on the radar now?

Not sure at the moment, been looking at a few options but I am unsure if they would be viewed as a proper car :grin:
this can only mean 1 thing  :wink:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 25 February 2014, 20:32
French again?
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Wayne on 25 February 2014, 20:41
I am sure of the following it will not be a convertible or French :grin:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 25 February 2014, 20:44
I am sure of the following it will not be a convertible or French :grin:
thats a relief then  :grin: beemer was nice tho all the same
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Adam on 25 February 2014, 21:12
Wayne, just buy a mk2....
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: JC on 25 February 2014, 21:24
Wayne, just buy a VRs....

 :grin:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: clipperjay on 11 March 2014, 21:08
Buy a Dodge Caliber Wayne it will keep you busy  :evil:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Wayne on 11 March 2014, 21:21
Buy a Dodge Caliber Wayne it will keep you busy  :evil:

Not found a replacement at the moment, have been looking but really unsure on what to get.
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Wayne on 13 April 2014, 16:47
Replacement collected on Friday :smiley: I made the decision to trim the budget to help with future plans and this is so much car for the money, very pleased with it.

(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p51/jmfangio5/Lexus/20140413_152942_zps6b45a77c.jpg)
(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p51/jmfangio5/Lexus/20140413_153002_zps29dc3839.jpg)
(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p51/jmfangio5/Lexus/20140413_152950_zpsbe9d4dd9.jpg)
(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p51/jmfangio5/Lexus/20140413_153014_zpsc113071c.jpg)
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: JC on 13 April 2014, 17:08
lets hope its got a good warranty  :lipsrsealed:


or the only budget you will be trimming will be the life one to pay for the repairs  :grin:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Wayne on 13 April 2014, 17:12
lets hope its got a good warranty  :lipsrsealed:

Yes warranty included plus 98k from new with full and proper history
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Rhyso on 13 April 2014, 17:14
Did someone pay YOU to take it away?? surely no one in their right mind would buy a car in that colour   :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: JC on 13 April 2014, 17:18
Did someone pay YOU to take it away?? surely no one in their right mind would buy a car in that colour   :laugh: :laugh:

 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

lets hope its got a good warranty  :lipsrsealed:

Yes warranty included plus 98k from new with full and proper history

Warranty included, we do those at work, they have LOTS of small print  :whistle:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Rhyso on 13 April 2014, 17:19
My mate just bought an A4 DTM edition, full Audi history, 72k on the clock

Two weeks after he bought it the engine has gone  :whistle:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 13 April 2014, 17:53
 :shocked:

Get some 20" spinners and hydraulics on that you'll be the biggest pimp in Somerset...dem biatches will come flocking yo!
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: VW BUSH on 13 April 2014, 18:11
Pretty solid cars tbh and can be had cheaply, good luck.
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: MrBounce on 13 April 2014, 18:27
Are you 86? And do you like golf?  :laugh:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: clipperjay on 13 April 2014, 18:42
Pretty solid cars tbh and can be had cheaply, good luck.

Yep solid as they get only badly worn clutches can cause changing gear issues, but apart from that its a car someone would have wanted, but couldn't afford 10 years ago  :grin:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Wayne on 13 April 2014, 19:33
Did someone pay YOU to take it away?? surely no one in their right mind would buy a car in that colour

Makes a change from silver, grey or blue
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Bellend on 14 April 2014, 10:16
Some bloke I know has one and has had an 02 plate for a couple years now and had zilch issues.

He's just too much of a pussy to kick the back out. :grin:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Sam on 14 April 2014, 12:13
Lexi

(http://static.rogerebert.com/redactor_assets/pictures/51d6d5104206c56a3a000001/partridge_radio.jpg)
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Diamond Hell on 15 April 2014, 11:16
Did someone pay YOU to take it away?? surely no one in their right mind would buy a car in that colour

I think you'll find that's in Jewish Racing Gold.  Many people would buy a car in that colour.

I just don't know any of them.
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Sam on 15 April 2014, 14:26
Did someone pay YOU to take it away?? surely no one in their right mind would buy a car in that colour

I think you'll find that's in Jewish Racing Gold.  Many people would buy a car in that colour.

I just don't know any of them.

Not entirely comfortable with the colour description, 'jewish racing gold'.
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Diamond Hell on 15 April 2014, 16:48
Would you prefer 'hearing aid beige'?

JRG is a pretty accepted term and is rude but not antisemitic.
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 15 April 2014, 22:43
Did someone pay YOU to take it away?? surely no one in their right mind would buy a car in that colour

I think you'll find that's in Jewish Racing Gold.  Many people would buy a car in that colour.

I just don't know any of them.

Would you prefer 'hearing aid beige'?

JRG is a pretty accepted term and is rude but not antisemitic.

Only you could come up with something like this   :grin: i for one found this very humourous  :grin: i like your sense of sarcasm :afro: keep up the good work  :evil:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Wayne on 17 June 2014, 21:45
Update time, have done a lot of thinking over the past few weeks and have made the decision to get something newer.

So have done the deal on a replacement car (Ford) that is a year old (ex demo) with 3400 miles on it, being ex demo it is fully spec'd and was £5000 off list price I did even go a little mad and get the figures for a new one but figured it made a little more sense to get the better spec that has already taken a hit in value.

Sadly they would not take the Lexus so it needs to be sold within the next 2 weeks :smiley:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Rhyso on 17 June 2014, 21:52
Hope its not got the 1.6TDCI engine in it
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: barrym381 on 17 June 2014, 22:57
Hope its not got the 1.6TDCI engine in it
think its something smaller than that  :whistle:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Jack3559 on 23 June 2014, 23:24
Good choice on the car and the JRG!

http://youtu.be/Q6ibidu7Eno?t=40s

I've been thinking about the BEAMS engine Altezza estate for a while.
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: tech1889 on 28 June 2014, 01:04
My guess is 1.0 focus
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Wayne on 28 June 2014, 23:54
My guess is 1.0 focus

It is indeed a 1.0 ecoboost (120bhp) Titanium fully spec'd with loads more extras being ex demo, however it is not a Focus little point in my getting a Focus as Dad has one.

A Fiesta is too small with the cycling so I have gone for the option in between  :lipsrsealed:

Collected it on Friday and have added another 100miles, very pleased with it, very nippy even with the small engine plus really good on fuel and only £30 a road tax.

 :smiley:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Bellend on 29 June 2014, 09:38
Suddenly the Lexus seems like a good idea.
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Wayne on 05 July 2014, 21:54
Well had it a week and very impressed with it  :smiley:

Still need to sell the Lexus however  :sad:

(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p51/jmfangio5/bmax_zps8578c1f3.jpg)
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: barrym381 on 06 July 2014, 01:18
Well had it a week and very impressed with it  :smiley:

Still need to sell the Lexus however  :sad:

(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p51/jmfangio5/bmax_zps8578c1f3.jpg)
trip to speck-savers might be due wayne  :whistle:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Bellend on 06 July 2014, 12:33
Later on:
(http://lolsnaps.com/upload_pic/LeftHerSpeechless-2234.png)
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Len on 06 July 2014, 15:24
Wayne has great taste in cars! He has had a citroen picasso!  :whistle:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: VW BUSH on 06 July 2014, 16:10
Looks wise it might not be to everyone's taste but as a car they aint bad.
We smashed one across the black forest the other week and it did not die :grin:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Wayne on 06 July 2014, 19:58
trip to speck-savers might be due wayne  :whistle:

Went a few weeks ago and had to have new glasses :grin:

I wanted a newish car that would give me the chance to forgot about needing to change again for 2 or 3 years, this is not everyone's choice but I am happy with it and that is what matters.



Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Steve_PD on 07 July 2014, 15:29
hahaha 2-3 years, yeah right…. :lipsrsealed: :laugh: :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: barrym381 on 07 July 2014, 18:23
trip to speck-savers might be due wayne  :whistle:

Went a few weeks ago and had to have new glasses :grin:

I wanted a newish car that would give me the chance to forgot about needing to change again for 2 or 3 years, this is not everyone's choice but I am happy with it and that is what matters.
they must have done them wrong picking a car in the shade  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Wayne on 07 July 2014, 20:53
they must have done them wrong picking a car in the shade  :grin: :grin:

I think this is the best colour :smiley:, in the sun it really changes shade, the bigger problem is that in real terms is you can have white, red, silver, blue, black or this which is called burnished glow.

They are so in demand that if I ordered a new one they were saying around 4 months delivery with the spec and colour of my choice.

They did have a silver one available but it was slightly less spec, double the mileage and was only the 100bhp plus I have had enough of silver cars.
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: barrym381 on 07 July 2014, 22:27
they must have done them wrong picking a car in the shade  :grin: :grin:

I think this is the best colour :smiley:, in the sun it really changes shade, the bigger problem is that in real terms is you can have white, red, silver, blue, black or this which is called burnished glow.

They are so in demand that if I ordered a new one they were saying around 4 months delivery with the spec and colour of my choice.

They did have a silver one available but it was slightly less spec, double the mileage and was only the 100bhp plus I have had enough of silver cars.
think the 4 month waiting list is salesman talk  :laugh: can be had in 6 weeks new prob less buying secondhand
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Wayne on 07 July 2014, 22:32
think the 4 month waiting list is salesman talk  :laugh: can be had in 6 weeks new prob less buying secondhand

Nope that was 3 different dealers, you can get within 8 weeks with a basic spec Zetec in white or blue but to get options or a Titanium it is months away.

The Zetec is really basic even the usb slot is an option, secondhand wise the 120bhp is very hard to find even more so with nearly all the options or diesels are available but I am not a fan of diesels.
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: barrym381 on 07 July 2014, 22:41
think the 4 month waiting list is salesman talk  :laugh: can be had in 6 weeks new prob less buying secondhand

Nope that was 3 different dealers, you can get within 8 weeks with a basic spec Zetec in white or blue but to get options or a Titanium it is months away.

The Zetec is really basic even the usb slot is an option, secondhand wise the 120bhp is very hard to find even more so with nearly all the options or diesels are available but I am not a fan of diesels.
plenty of 120s on ebay with all the toys  :whistle:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Seanl on 09 July 2014, 22:56
My Nan has just bought one of these, in the same colour too. No offence Wayne, but I think they are proper fugly.............................. :whistle:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Wayne on 09 July 2014, 23:44
My Nan has just bought one of these, in the same colour too. No offence Wayne, but I think they are proper fugly.............................. :whistle:

None taken, I am more than happy with my choice :smiley:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: xtetx on 15 August 2014, 08:13
So you slamming this Wayne getting some mega stretch and
Camber ?  :grin: :whistle:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Wayne on 15 August 2014, 22:02
So you slamming this Wayne getting some mega stretch and
Camber ?  :grin: :whistle:

Nope :grin:

Done over 500miles so far and I am very pleased with it :smiley:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Nino on 15 August 2014, 23:22
I had a ford once, Hated it, when ever i put my foot down it sighed, moaned and im sure I even heared a little voice say "Really?"
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Wayne on 15 August 2014, 23:41
I had a ford once, Hated it, when ever i put my foot down it sighed, moaned and im sure I even heared a little voice say "Really?"

They have come on a long way, the Ecoboost engine is great and for a 1.0 it never feels underpowered
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Nino on 16 August 2014, 00:25
to be fair it was a long time agao now, glad your happy with your new buy :)
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: barrym381 on 16 August 2014, 13:13
I had a ford once, Hated it, when ever i put my foot down it sighed, moaned and im sure I even heared a little voice say "Really?"
i had that with a v6 golf not long ago  :whistle:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Diamond Hell on 22 August 2014, 17:41
Wayne, you've bought a car the colour of sh*t.

If it was something sporty that could carry it off, or something prestige, then fair enough, but it's a people carrier, designed for the school run.

When did you last do a school run?
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Wayne on 25 August 2014, 20:01
Wayne, you've bought a car the colour of sh*t.

If it was something sporty that could carry it off, or something prestige, then fair enough, but it's a people carrier, designed for the school run.

When did you last do a school run?

The point that you and many others missed is that it is called buying a car to suit your needs and has nothing to do with family or the school run.

I do a lot of cycling so I need something that the bike will go in easy enough, this is spot on, not much bigger than a Fiesta plus loads of room.

Also it is really good on fuel and is cheap to run plus even with the recent holiday it still has less than 5000miles on it.

4 adults and a boot full of luggage yet 44mpg all day long and even with it being only a 1.0T not once did it struggle or felt underpowered.

I am more than pleased with it and knew that it would be hated on here but I cannot change that.
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Wayne on 12 January 2015, 22:00
Well update time, had the B Max over 6mths now, done 2400 miles and am very impressed, does everything I need and is great on fuel.

Will be 2 years old in April and has just clocked 6000miles, will also need its second service in April which should be 24000miles but it is due yearly no matter on the miles.

Might be a Ford but as I said I am really pleased with it and with the bikes it is great, so much room plus the door layout is a real plus point.
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: hardmonkeys on 01 March 2015, 16:42
That's all that matters! I've had my Audi 6mths now, done 12k! You've some catching up :-)
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Wayne on 10 March 2015, 21:58
Update time.

With plans slotting into place at last and with a house purchase on the horizon, I needed to trim costs a little, the original dealer was not very helpful so shopped around and another Ford dealer was willing to help me switch back to a cheaper car.

The figures made sense and at the end of the day I still have an 11 plate Fiesta with full spec being the Titanium model, nice miles at only 30k from new, the B max was shedding value like water so it made sense to sell now.

Will post a better picture over the weekend

(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p51/jmfangio5/Fiesta%201_zpswjfoey4f.jpg)
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Wayne on 29 December 2015, 23:59
Well not posted for a while, been really busy with having now purchased my first house, I am now all in and sorted.

I sold the Fiesta back in May to help trim costs even further and have not had a car since, however I collect my brand new car on Saturday.

Never had a brand new car so this will be a experience for me, did think of another s/h car but with my luck figured it made more sense to go for the new option.
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: hardmonkeys on 30 December 2015, 03:48
What are you getting?
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Wayne on 31 December 2015, 00:28
What are you getting?

All I am willing to say at this stage is that it is a sensible choice but it is well respected by the motoring press as a great all round choice.

James May also likes them and owns one
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: barrym381 on 31 December 2015, 10:08
What are you getting?

All I am willing to say at this stage is that it is a sensible choice but it is well respected by the motoring press as a great all round choice.

James May also likes them and owns one
A fiat panda by any chance  :whistle:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Wayne on 31 December 2015, 10:33
What are you getting?

All I am willing to say at this stage is that it is a sensible choice but it is well respected by the motoring press as a great all round choice.

James May also likes them and owns one
A fiat panda by any chance  :whistle:

Yep  :smiley: 1.2 petrol Lounge spec with options, crazy deal plus lots of discounts available if ordered before the end of the year.
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: barrym381 on 31 December 2015, 10:42
Is it to replace the b max  :smiley:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Wayne on 31 December 2015, 10:48
Is it to replace the b max  :smiley:

B Max is long gone (March), I had a Fiesta TDci for a short while, long story but it had to be sold, I have not had a car since May.
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: barrym381 on 31 December 2015, 10:51
The b max lasted longer than expected then  :smiley:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Wayne on 31 December 2015, 10:53
The b max lasted longer than expected then  :smiley:

I will drop you a pm, it is a long story but all sorted now
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: hardmonkeys on 31 December 2015, 11:04
Nice choice.
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Wayne on 02 January 2016, 22:16
Collected today all ok, 0 miles on the clock, done around 60 today including getting home, very pleased with it.

(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p51/jmfangio5/panda_zpskt8qpedf.jpg)

(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p51/jmfangio5/panda2_zpsx2kggjfh.jpg)
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: tweed on 09 January 2016, 22:13
A Fiat now. At least it as warranty  :grin:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Wayne on 30 October 2016, 00:07
Fiat lasted 6mths  :rolleyes:

Had a Mini Cooper for a few months, now running a 55 plate Saab 9-3 aero  :grin:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: lemski on 30 October 2016, 13:12
Never satisfied mate
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Wayne on 23 May 2017, 00:43
Saab did not last long, not had a car since the 1st February
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: barrym381 on 24 May 2017, 18:30
Saab did not last long, not had a car since the 1st February
:shocked:
Title: Re: Wayne's latest car
Post by: Wayne on 04 September 2020, 20:46
Long time no post but back in a VW, Golf mk5 sadly not a GTI