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Offline percymon

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Re: Which options to opt for???
« Reply #30 on: 21 September 2009, 16:01 »
Single width garage ? - Folding mirrors yes, the cost is the same as repairing a scuff or two

Rear parking sensors - might save a parking scuff, cost less than a new bumper

Front park sensors ? - deabatable, can't see the point myself

Park Assist - fine for city dwellers who parallel park a lot, but for townie use a waste and not foolproof either

Winter pack - yes in Scotland

ACC - all depends on what you want the ride to be like, 18s and the sports suspension are pretty firm, but some like it like that, others not so. You'll be dodging potholes on less well maintanied roads.  ACC won't save a rim of course, but it might make the car less susceptible to mid corner bumps and will offer a slightly more comfotable ride.  All down to personal choice on ride firmness and what any passengers will like/dislike

Audio - again its personal thing, some people listen to a lot of music, others don't bother. Dynaudio is quite impressive upgrade, but not everyone is bothered, and audio in a car is compromised and not 'hi-fi' anyway.  Remember your ipod/usb is a compressed audio format anyway !

Leather - its cold in winter and slippy on hard cornering, cloth seats are a lot better on either count. WEar on the bolsters might be an issue for long term ownership, but leather would crack n split in that area anyway.

Sat nav - if you have bottomless pockets, a £300 Tomtom is far superior

Sunroof - adds weight in the worst place for handling, pointless IMHO

Xenons - lots of dark wet roads at highish speed, where you can't use  main beam due to other road users,. then yes albeit you pay handsomely. More driving on illuminated roads, or town use then save your money.

Storage - not exactly commodious drawers under the seats, but useful additional storage pockets given the lack in rest of cabin.

Offline Hairy Porter

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Re: Which options to opt for???
« Reply #31 on: 21 September 2009, 16:02 »
There's no enjoyment to be had from xenons, unless you like to blinded by every car you pass (talking country here, I suppose xenons have some other merits for city dwellers).

I stay in the middle of no mans land and need bright lights, my mates got xenons on his wrx sti and i love driving it at night as its so clear. Dont like the yellow look of the standard light. Just my opinion.

If you get no other motorists coming the other way the xenons are just the job to avoid sheep.

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Re: Which options to opt for???
« Reply #32 on: 21 September 2009, 16:04 »
rear-end happy Beemer(not good in scottish winters)

poooossaaay. you just have to drive with your head and not your arse.

at least you can park without sensors though. could be the first mk6 on this forum fitted without parking aids?

and/or consider winter tyres. BMW is a totally different drive, and if you lose the driven wheels traction at least you still have steering which isn't the case with FWD.

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Re: Which options to opt for???
« Reply #33 on: 21 September 2009, 16:14 »
could be the first mk6 on this forum fitted without parking aids?

i don't have any parking aids on mine either.  i have my eyes, they have done me proud for 16 years plus.
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Re: Which options to opt for???
« Reply #34 on: 21 September 2009, 16:16 »
There's no enjoyment to be had from xenons, unless you like to blinded by every car you pass (talking country here, I suppose xenons have some other merits for city dwellers).

xenons are legal.  they provide additional lightage when you're driving therefore safer.  as for other road users, if you get blinded by them you really shouldn't be on the roads at night.  maybe its not the xenon lights that are blinding you but jealousy instead?!  :laugh:
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Re: Which options to opt for???
« Reply #35 on: 21 September 2009, 16:17 »
rear-end happy Beemer(not good in scottish winters)

poooossaaay. you just have to drive with your head and not your arse.

at least you can park without sensors though. could be the first mk6 on this forum fitted without parking aids?

and/or consider winter tyres. BMW is a totally different drive, and if you lose the driven wheels traction at least you still have steering which isn't the case with FWD.
[/Haha i drive to have fun and well with my arse  :smiley:. Definately no parking aids! :wink:. Can you spec winter tyres on the 18" wheels?

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Re: Which options to opt for???
« Reply #36 on: 21 September 2009, 16:21 »
DSG, 5 doors.

Anything else is a waste of money that can be spent on the Mk7.

 :grin: :grin:  he wants a well specced car now not in 4 years time!

Mk7 is to be shown in 2 years.  The Mk5+reskin Mk6 will have had a 7 year life by then, and the hybrids will be coming thick and fast from the other makers.

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Re: Which options to opt for???
« Reply #37 on: 21 September 2009, 16:22 »
Options list is now

18" Monzas
Xenons
Winter Pack
Dynaudio
Luxury Pack

Cheers. Anything else?


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Re: Which options to opt for???
« Reply #38 on: 21 September 2009, 16:40 »
Yeah, don't scrap your Mk3 unless it's really knackered.
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Re: Which options to opt for???
« Reply #39 on: 21 September 2009, 16:52 »
Yeah, don't scrap your Mk3 unless it's really knackered.

Hi Mac7, its going to be a sore one scrapping it but it simply isnt worth keeping or selling.  130k and its tired. Didnt pay a penny for it just worked on it to get in on the road and save for a New car. Decided that New car will be a Mk6 Gti :smiley: