I've just swapped my Series One on a D-plate for a P-reg BMW 323I Touring! Now sitting at my desk wondering why! I hadn't used the S1 for ages and needed something I could use through winter but I'm feeling really gutted now. Please tell me other people have done this and I'm not the only numpty in the world!

 

Bad move

 

Tut tut lol

 

You fool!!

 

Oh no

Unlucky dude..... Stick with the Beemer for now and use this as an excuse to get a Cossie next Spring

Silver lining, and all that...

 

Definitly a good idea, get a cossie in the spring..

 

Theres one born every day

 

 

Probably deserve those levels of sympathy. Thinking use the BMW through winter while the 20v goes in my MK2 Golf then another Cossie may be the way to go. I better start saving - at least I shouldn't have any repair bills with the BMW to worry about

 

 

Bad move

 

3 Series Touring's have near 50/50 weight distribution mate. Get out there, rag it about and buy a cossie in the spirng

 

you swapped a d plate series 1 for a 323 touring, what the fuck were you thinking

 

you cant beat a good S1

 

what the fuck is a 323i touring anyway get some pics up

 

Millsy, you tool. Should've kept the Golf as your daily shitter - bet the Touring lasts all of 2 weeks before you punt it on.

 

One of the guys already wants to buy the Touring off me. Just seen a pic of a beautiful Series 2 and was looking at Escort Cossies earlier. Getting a car you're really happy with is tough

 

 

I'll try to figure out how to post pics and then get some up for you to laugh at

 

bad bad move mate , gona look back in years to come and kick yourself.

 

I did stipulate to the guy who took it off me though that I get first refusal on buying it back if he ever sells it. A small ray of light then!

 

 

Hmm, yeah like that but black with tan leather and different wheels. They don't look as good as a Series 1 in pics do they!

 

i sold my crystal blue saff and bought a subaru sti.had it
three week's sold it and bought a white saff.i'm still gutted i sold the blue one

 

I can sympathise on having an estate car mate as I have one but I wouldn't have swapped a S1 for one though. Have some fun in it though. It's great fun wasting the kids in their mums cars as they look horrified at being beaten by an estate car

 

I sold my Mk2 RS2000 for a fooking Mercedes Limo

 

I can't tell you that you are not a numpty, but I can tell you that you are not the only one.

Happy to help!

 

with a nice healthy price tag no doubt

 

Good Jesus Would rather walk during the winter than swap a S1 for a BMW estate!!!Regards Micky

 

Your the only numpty in the world!

What were you thinking? if you want a winter car buy a £250 shitbox!

 

If he's sensible then he'll never sell it or swap it for a BMW 323i touring

 

If I had a Series 1, let alone a D Plate I wouldn't let the bugger go! and definately not for a 323i!

Soz mate!

 

oh dear m8 defo think you will regret it

 

 

Silly boy................ tut tut wouldn't catch me swapping my S1 for a beaten up 1996 Beemer.......

still, there is some salvation that a) you might get the S1 back, or b) get a Cosworth.

 

Yep, it's the morning after and I still regret it. Despite driving in this morning with it starting first time, heaters all working and a bit of back end out into the work car park. Going to have to keep it, but think I'm going to start looking for a Cossie too. Thanks for the love guys!

 

 

Nothing wrong with owning a BMW touring i too have one although i am 40 The problem is the difference in value as i suspect the RS was worth a grand or so more than the bimmer

 

its not about money!

A D plate

 

I'd had it up for sale but nobody seemed to want to go over £3k, but that was on e-bay so people hadn't seen how sweet it was in the flesh. At least the BMW had genuine BMW warranty replacement engine 40k miles ago. A small consolation in the cold harsh light of day