Hurdy, RedRobin, Rob-MK5, other hard-core tuners, I have a question for you.

[RedRobin]

Not sure about the car but what is going on with that steering wheel??? That looks like it has some kind of led display on there...

....Gear and additional revs display?

[SteveP]

Not sure about the car but what is going on with that steering wheel??? That looks like it has some kind of led display on there...

....Gear and additional revs display?

Yep.

Quote from the add - BMW performance Multi function steering wheel with paddle shifters, includes rev counter, g meter, lap times, temp, speed counter, all functions displayed on the steering wheel, this wheel is worth over £1k

[chrissyr32]

Well,

All i can say is"BMW my arse" get  proper car like what mine is!!!!!! 
A quality VAG product!!! 



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[Saint Steve]

Now thats some motor crissy!. spot on 

[illyun]

Ultimate driving machine?

 

Exactly my sentiments Phil....  I have an Ed30 because I love Golf GTIs no matter how much VW keep disappointing with their conservatism - I'd never swap my car for a beemer even if its quicker.

[illyun]

Interesting thread! Thought id add my input,

Having worked at BMW and experienced a number of their cars first hand, I do have a special place and deep seated appreciation for them. Before placing my order for my Pirelli I considered a 123d sport hatch and a 123d coupe. However the price came to more than I was in a position to afford, however nice a car they are. I think in terms of bang for your bucks you can't really beat the GTI and I can't wait to get my hands on it. In my view I wouldn't want to buy a BMW on a budget as I have very set views on what spec I would have (M-sport, wheels, options), scraping to get a half hearted model IMO is almost waisted money, so I would rather wait till a couple of years until im really in a position to buy a car such as a 335. A car like that would prob also suit a more mature driver in any case and I think being 22 I would look a bit of a pretentious t*t if i was cruising in one at this time of life. I think one needs to have the joy of a hot hatch at some point in their life, but ultimately for me, the 335i/d coupe body shape is second to none, the engines like the GTI are v impressive, the quality is impeccable and the desirability is there too.

Im sure for those people who like to mod their cars then heaven knows how rapid it would be, as in stock form, im pretty sure iv done a little wee under full acceleration as it is! haha  Plus those autovogue conversions are down right ludicrously good looking and it'd almost be rude not to get one!?

All in all both are quality cars, but both are completely different and I guess it depends what kind of thrill you're after?

I had exactly the same dilemma as you when I wanted a BMW 3-Series 323 or 330i as my second car (coming from a 1.0L Micra, it was quite a jump) but didn't want to settle for less and bought a Mk3 GTI as a stop gap.  Be careful though as these GTI's get under your skin unlike many other cars as 4 and a 1/2 years later and 25 Golf GTI/VR6/R32's later I still can't get enough of the GTI.  I have driven other cars in that time - courtesy cars, hire cars etc... but none come close to the GTI.

[R32UK]

Even tho I am loving your RS4 chrissy... the 3 series coupe is just one seriously sexy car..  with the 335i tuning potential and its understated looks I would probably opt for the coupe

+ that seriously sexy steering wheel, and we have ourselves a deal!!!

[luca]

Not a fan of the 335 coupe. Think its a little boring tbh, the only 3 current bmw's i would get would be the m3, m5 or m6. My dad has an m5 and it sounds insane , if you put an exhaust on one then they really do sing.
I just love V10 cars
This is the probably the loudest m5 in the world
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRYYe0kLCto

[Pirelli_P]

I love that steering wheel, in fact I like the whole BMW Performance Accessory range. Wish VW did a similar range, maybe they do, but never come across it!?

Bloody expensive dealer fit accessory though, you'd need to be swimming in money to justify it!

[luca]

One for RR.
Even gorgeous young women drive them
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58AKTQFsoOc&feature=related