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Title: Pics added Time to
Post by: flc1962 on 08 May 2011, 19:59
say goodbye to my just a Golf, thanks for the info and help along the way. If anyone is after a set of 17 inch wheels let me know, I'll put them in the classified and Ebay on return from a short Break, all the best Paul

Title: Re: Time to
Post by: am1w on 09 May 2011, 00:04
Sorry to hear you are selling your pride and joy. Were  the 18" you took off me the cause? :shocked:
All the best.
Asker
Title: Re: Time to
Post by: flc1962 on 09 May 2011, 06:10
Need the extra doors Asker, no the wheels got me more money as they do set the car off.

Its BMW for me with  a host of little extras. I really wanted the 5 door golf but VW wanted another £100 a month and a huge deposit.
Title: Re: Time to
Post by: Exonian on 09 May 2011, 13:55
Missing you already Paul.  :cry:

Good luck with the BM though. Is it a 1 series?
Title: Re: Time to
Post by: MAW73 on 09 May 2011, 14:40
Always buy a 5 door GTI is the lesson here!  :evil:

So spill the beans then on what model BMW have are you going for so we can all talk you out of it.  :evil:



Title: Re: Time to
Post by: Buck on 09 May 2011, 16:41
It'll be a shame to see you go

what design are the 17s - might be looking for some for winter wheels

Title: Re: Time to
Post by: am1w on 09 May 2011, 16:54
Paul, please don't get a 1 series as it's like a deformed lizard. :shocked:
Title: Re: Time to
Post by: flc1962 on 09 May 2011, 17:43
Wheels are Porto the standard GT with good Milage left on all 4 wheels done approx 9000 miles. One wheel has some marks but if they are for the winter....

Don't worry its a 3 series M sport Plus to be exact, here is the specColour payments are going up £40 per month where VW wanted another 100... shame on them
Alpine White, Black Dakota leather with blue stitching,18" light alloy M Star-spoke style 193M t of Sport Plus Edition)
Visibility Package         
Optional equipment
   Multi-function controls for s'wheel    249    Standard    
   Run-flat tyres
   Elec Fold Exterior Mirrors        
   Rear-view mirror, auto dimming
481 Sport seats
494 Seat heating for driver and front passenger          
   Headlight wash (Part of Visibility Package)
   Park Distance Control (PDC), rear
   Xenon headlights (Part of Visibility Package)
522 Xenon headlights, including twin corona rings and automatic headlight range control,   
   Adaptive Headlights (Part of Visibility Package)   
   Automatic Air Conditioning       
   Cruise control   
   Extended Interior Light Package
563 Extended lighting with reading lights front and rear, illuminated vanity mirrors, front footwell lights and soft light function for rear passengers.
   High-beam Assistant (Part of Visibility Package)
   Head restraints, rear and folding    5DC       
644 Bluetooth telephone preparation including hands-free equipment, connection for charger and outside aerial.       
   DAB digital radio   
.    663    Standard    
   USB audio interface
6FL USB audio interface enables connection of a USB stick. Music titles stored on this are displayed on the radio display or Control Display (if a BMW Navigation system is fitted). Please consult your BMW Dealer for details of compatibility.    6FL    £210.00    
   M Sport suspension (Part of Sport Plus Edition)    704    £0.00    
   M Steering Wheel (Part of Sport Plus Edition)    710    £0.00    
   M aerodynamic bodystyling (Part of Sport Plus Edition)    715    £0.00    
   Exterior trim, High-gloss Shadowline (Part of Sport Plus Edition)    760    £0.00    
   Sun protection glass    761    Standard    
   Headlining, Anthracite (Part of Sport Plus Edition)
Title: Re: Time to
Post by: am1w on 09 May 2011, 18:46
It's a 3 Series what and the year?  :undecided:
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Post by: flc1962 on 09 May 2011, 19:07
It's a 3 Series what and the year?  :undecided:
2011 just out the poke
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Post by: am1w on 09 May 2011, 19:15
It's a 3 Series what and the year?  :undecided:

2011 just out the poke

I'm confused. Is it a Diesel or a Petrol. What engine? A 318d or .....................  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Time to
Post by: flc1962 on 09 May 2011, 20:03
318 petrol don't do enough miles to make a saving on a D, don't need a 320 either just ekkps putting the price up for an extra few MPH and a little BHP
Title: Re: Time to
Post by: MAW73 on 09 May 2011, 20:57
The car sounds great with a nice spec. What was the overall cost if you don't mind me asking.

At least your staying within the Third Reich with your car choice!  :evil:

 
Title: Re: Time to
Post by: am1w on 09 May 2011, 21:06
The car sounds great with a nice spec. What was the overall cost if you don't mind me asking.
At least your staying within the Third Reich with your car choice!  :evil:

Good lord Martin. You cannot say that. The Third Teich finished in May 1945 and it was a terrible part of German history.  :shocked:
Title: Re: Time to
Post by: MAW73 on 09 May 2011, 21:16
The car sounds great with a nice spec. What was the overall cost if you don't mind me asking.
At least your staying within the Third Reich with your car choice!  :evil:

Good lord Martin. You cannot say that. The Third Teich finished in May 1945 and it was a terrible part of German history.  :shocked:

It was a tonge in cheek comment. I know very well what the Third Reich was all about as I have a keen interest in world war 1&2 history. Terrible times indeed and never to be forgotten.

Title: Re: Time to
Post by: am1w on 09 May 2011, 21:22
The car sounds great with a nice spec. What was the overall cost if you don't mind me asking.
At least your staying within the Third Reich with your car choice!  :evil:
Good lord Martin. You cannot say that. The Third Teich finished in May 1945 and it was a terrible part of German history.  :shocked:
It was a tongue in cheek comment. I know very well what the Third Reich was all about as I have a keen interest in world war 1&2 history. Terrible times indeed.

Sieg heil! :evil: :evil: :grin: :shocked: :kiss:
Title: Re: Time to
Post by: MAW73 on 09 May 2011, 21:27
The car sounds great with a nice spec. What was the overall cost if you don't mind me asking.
At least your staying within the Third Reich with your car choice!  :evil:
Good lord Martin. You cannot say that. The Third Teich finished in May 1945 and it was a terrible part of German history.  :shocked:
It was a tongue in cheek comment. I know very well what the Third Reich was all about as I have a keen interest in world war 1&2 history. Terrible times indeed.

Sieg heil! :evil: :evil: :grin: :shocked: :kiss:


LOL now your just taking the pee.

Right now back to the topic.... when will you be getting your new car Herr Flc ? 
Title: Re: Time to
Post by: am1w on 09 May 2011, 21:32
'allo, 'allo. Herr Flc is going to be seeing the Madonna with the big boobies when he comes back from holiday which will last one week.

Ai aim noot talking the puss I can tool you.  :tongue:
Title: Re: Time to
Post by: MAW73 on 09 May 2011, 21:40
'allo, 'allo. Herr Flc is going to be seeing the Madonna with the big boobies when he comes back from holiday which will last one week.

Ai aim noot talking the puss I can tool you.  :tongue:

^ LOL

The British RAF airman used to crack me up in allo allo when they used to try and speak french.
 
Title: Re: Time to
Post by: flc1962 on 09 May 2011, 21:53
The car sounds great with a nice spec. What was the overall cost if you don't mind me asking.

At least your staying within the Third Reich with your car choice!  :evil:
Overall £24K as the cars are discounted at the moment the offer http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/pricesandspecifications/0,,1156_181246500__bs-Mw%3D%3D%40bb-TEkwOA%3D%3D,00.html?offerAction=showOffer (http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/pricesandspecifications/0,,1156_181246500__bs-Mw%3D%3D%40bb-TEkwOA%3D%3D,00.html?offerAction=showOffer) the dealer is putting some in as well  :laugh:

Also getting 5 years servicing thrown in for buying on the day.

Back on topic, I loved Eloo elloo but can't do the silly accent

Title: Re: Time to
Post by: flc1962 on 14 June 2011, 09:52
WOW got the call yesterday Morning, Dear Sir your car will be here Thursday providing we can transfer the palte over would you like it Friday... 6 weeks all going well from start to finish.

I will miss the GOLF as its a great car, If its ok with the site I'll pop in every now and again see how your all doing?.

Would you like some pics ? or will be be a case of PIC AFF lol.

Please remember to let me know if your looking to take out the CABLE TV with Virgin as there could be a good deal round the corner, two people now have this offer and I have no limit to the amount I can register....

Paul
Title: Re: Time to
Post by: R32UK on 14 June 2011, 11:19
good luck with the car paul.. the 3 series is a great car to drive. nice spec too  :cool:


p.s. you will find you can fit more in a 5dr golf than you can the 3series :nerd:
Title: Re: Time to
Post by: The Doc on 14 June 2011, 11:59
If its ok with the site I'll pop in every now and again see how your all doing?.

Call in whenever you like - sooner or later you'll have another Golf  :grin:

Whats this deal with Virgin?? Is it worth putting it on members special discounts section?
Title: Re: Time to
Post by: flc1962 on 14 June 2011, 12:13
If its ok with the site I'll pop in every now and again see how your all doing?.

Call in whenever you like - sooner or later you'll have another Golf  :grin:

Whats this deal with Virgin?? Is it worth putting it on members special discounts section?

Its a staff offer refer a friend, don't think its a one for advertising like that just to be on my safe side, anyone I refer needs to be a friend... loose term I know.


R32UK I know you can get more into the GOLF, I did give VW first refusal when I was looking for the extra doors, they offered me a car at £150.00 more a month than the Beamer, loose a little space = save £5,000 in payments,
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Post by: The Doc on 14 June 2011, 12:33
Its a staff offer refer a friend, don't think its a one for advertising like that just to be on my safe side, anyone I refer needs to be a friend... loose term I know.

Tell me more please - feel like kicking my sky box sometimes  :grin:
Title: Re: Time to
Post by: flc1962 on 14 June 2011, 13:54
Need to be in a cable area.... check http://shop.virginmedia.com/home.html?buspart=Portal_HP_topnav_1_1 (http://shop.virginmedia.com/home.html?buspart=Portal_HP_topnav_1_1)
Title: Re: Time to
Post by: MAW73 on 14 June 2011, 14:23
I'm with Virgin TV at the moment and I'd vouch for their services. I especially like the VM's 'Catch up TV on Demand'. We're moving house this Friday  :smiley: but the only unfortunate thing is its in an area with no cable TV. Therefore we will probably have to go over to Sky reluctantly.

Looking forward to seeing the new motor flc1962. Get some pictures posted. My Dad's got a year old 330D M Sport and there really nice car to drive. My dad and I work together and we don't live a million miles away from each other so the majority of the time we car share from West Sussex to South West London. I get 35 MPG in the GTI and he gets around 43 MPG.

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/Dads%20BMW%20and%20my%20GTi/IMG00336-20100522-1108.jpg)

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/Dads%20BMW%20and%20my%20GTi/IMG00335-20100522-1106.jpg)

p.s. my Dad tried to emulate me and went and brought a the white 330D M Sport a week after I picked up the GTI up. Even tried to copy me with the alloys and got the diamond cut AC Schnitzer alloys fitted by BMW. Bloody cheek!
Title: Re: Time to
Post by: flc1962 on 14 June 2011, 14:31
Will put some pics up, shame about not getting the service, SKY broad band is really crap along with all through the BT line. I get 2 meg from BT  :sick: If i lived in the cable area it would be 20meg...

Nice motors, dont do the miles for a soot wagon anymore....  None Turbo here I come
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Post by: MAW73 on 14 June 2011, 14:35
Will put some pics up, shame about not getting the service, SKY broad band is really crap along with all through the BT line. I get 2 meg from BT  :sick: If i lived in the cable area it would be 20meg...

Nice motors, dont do the miles for a soot wagon anymore....  None Turbo here I come

So is it possible to get a VM phone line and broadband with out the cable TV?
Title: Re: Time to
Post by: R32UK on 14 June 2011, 15:56
you sure you couldnt get the golf cheaper.. i only pay £280pm for mine  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: QuinRS on 14 June 2011, 16:05
you sure you couldnt get the golf cheaper.. i only pay £280pm for mine  :lipsrsealed:

280pcm  Good Lord!!  :shocked: You must of put down one hell of a deposit
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Post by: Jimmymature on 14 June 2011, 16:33
you sure you couldnt get the golf cheaper.. i only pay £280pm for mine  :lipsrsealed:

Blimey! What sort of deal is that? Period, size of balloon payment etc?

I paid for mine by selling some shares, maybe I should have kept them at £280 a month!


Jim
Title: Re: Time to
Post by: MAW73 on 14 June 2011, 17:16
My payments are about £330 a month over 4 years. I put down £10k with the trade of my mk5 and my GTi was £29k from memory. Mine is a straight repayment loan with VW finance.
Title: Re: Time to
Post by: Jimble on 14 June 2011, 19:05
So are you going to trade it or pay the balance and keep it Martin? I always wonder about the lease type plans and whether i'd want to part with the car or not. :undecided:
Title: Re: Time to
Post by: MAW73 on 14 June 2011, 20:38
I will keep the car for another 2.5 years until the finance is completely paid off so I own the car. Then I will trade the car in or sell privately and start the whole mad process off again of buying a new car.

I'm hoping there will be a 5 door Audi S1 quattro on the market by then.
Title: Re: Time to
Post by: am1w on 14 June 2011, 20:42
I will keep the car for another 2.5 years until the finance is completely paid off so I own the car. Then I will trade the car in or sell privately and start the whole mad process off again of buying a new car.
I'm hoping there will be a 5 door Audi S1 quattro on the market by then.

That will be an ugly fcuker with a rotten grin.  :sick:
Title: Re: Time to
Post by: Jimble on 14 June 2011, 20:52
I will keep the car for another 2.5 years until the finance is completely paid off so I own the car. Then I will trade the car in or sell privately and start the whole mad process off again of buying a new car.

I'm hoping there will be a 5 door Audi S1 quattro on the market by then.
Sorry mate i read your above post wrong :embarassed: i thought you had on VW lease finance. Duh!
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Post by: Snoopy on 14 June 2011, 21:15
I'm hoping there will be a 5 door Audi S1 quattro on the market by then.
(http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm46/hastosaja/thumbs_up_bci.jpg)
Or RS1  :evil:
Title: Re: Time to
Post by: R32UK on 14 June 2011, 21:58
you sure you couldnt get the golf cheaper.. i only pay £280pm for mine  :lipsrsealed:

280pcm  Good Lord!!  :shocked: You must of put down one hell of a deposit

£1600  :wink:

either give it back or pay trade value for it after 2 years.
Title: Re: Time to
Post by: flc1962 on 22 June 2011, 21:51
you sure you couldnt get the golf cheaper.. i only pay £280pm for mine  :lipsrsealed:
I tried would have been happy to stay VW but alas, took ownership of the Beamer today and its rained all day as usual north of the border, got myself some free parking sensors on the front, nice to get another freebie. When it drys out I get some snaps on, wish it would go dark as I want to see what the xenons are like... :laugh:
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Post by: Exonian on 23 June 2011, 05:13
you sure you couldnt get the golf cheaper.. i only pay £280pm for mine  :lipsrsealed:
I tried would have been happy to stay VW but alas, took ownership of the Beamer today and its rained all day as usual north of the border, got myself some free parking sensors on the front, nice to get another freebie. When it drys out I get some snaps on, wish it would go dark as I want to see what the xenons are like... :laugh:

Congrats Paul. I'm sure the BM will be a pleasure to own. See you in the mk7 section in a couple of years?  :grin:
Title: Re: Pics added Time to
Post by: flc1962 on 02 July 2011, 14:48
Here are some pics of the replacment, its a pleasure to drive, though I can't get use to the start stop or the petrol engine....its too quiet
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5065/5894009928_e57f68cc09_b.jpg)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5031/5894009924_bdba309476_b.jpg)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5115/5894009920_dfc437219b_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Pics added Time to
Post by: am1w on 02 July 2011, 15:16
Congratulations.
Title: Re: Pics added Time to
Post by: MAW73 on 02 July 2011, 16:30
Congrat's on the new purchase. Looks really nice. Great car to drive.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Pics added Time to
Post by: Jimble on 02 July 2011, 18:35
Beautiful mate! Was looking at one yesterday, they need sat nav though imo just to make the dash a bit more interesting. Do they still have the daft mpg needle in the dials? Drove one once and the needle was jumping around like crazy! :laugh:
Title: Re: Pics added Time to
Post by: The Doc on 02 July 2011, 21:59
That's a great looking car mate  :wink:
Title: Re: Pics added Time to
Post by: flc1962 on 03 July 2011, 06:56
Beautiful mate! Was looking at one yesterday, they need sat nav though imo just to make the dash a bit more interesting. Do they still have the daft mpg needle in the dials? Drove one once and the needle was jumping around like crazy! :laugh:
Cheers guys

Yer the needle is still there lol, it looks like a old amp needle bouncing around to a disco song from the 70's, I'd like to disable it as you can't help but watch it..

Re Sat Nav I agree it looks a little plain there as the radio is quite low unlike the GOLF with its big unit fitted,

No complaints so far and the Xenon's are brill from what I've seen so far,

Turns a few heads and slows people down  :evil: :evil: