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Old 25-08-2007, 07:08 PM
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Default Bought myself a new motor today, Awesome machine :P

Treated myself today to my dream car - BMW 530d Sport

Gave £9500 for this stunning machine and I'm picking it up tomorrow - excuse the shit pics, they are from the advert.











I can't wait to get it home tomorrow
Old 25-08-2007, 07:25 PM
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get to the shops to get the veg oil in stock Paul.

very nice car mate,hope you are happy with it.
Old 25-08-2007, 07:28 PM
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Not running this beasst on veg oil Dave - the injection pump is nearly 3k
Old 25-08-2007, 07:29 PM
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always liked the 5 series

nice car mate

Old 25-08-2007, 07:31 PM
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we will see Paul.

Old 25-08-2007, 07:38 PM
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Nice car Gracie mate....very jealous!! Reckon I'd get one of these if I ever got bored of the Bora!!!!

Old 25-08-2007, 07:38 PM
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Very nice mr pimp daddy.
Old 25-08-2007, 07:41 PM
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I've wanted one for a couple of years and after so much talk of wanting one it is only right to buy it. I'm absolutely delighted

Will get some better pics up tomorrow
Old 25-08-2007, 07:41 PM
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Lovely Paul!
Old 25-08-2007, 07:48 PM
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Out of curiosity, you didn't get that from Thornham Car Sales in Royton did you?
Old 25-08-2007, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by littlebrownbike
Your dream car is a diesel?

And your problem is?
Old 25-08-2007, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by CaftDunt
Out of curiosity, you didn't get that from Thornham Car Sales in Royton did you?
I did, why? PM me if you know something I don't
Old 25-08-2007, 07:52 PM
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[quote="littlebrownbike"]Your dream car is a diesel? [/quote

whats up with a diesel at least the fuel bills
will be less than a cossie

Old 25-08-2007, 07:56 PM
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[quote="steviecossie"]
Originally Posted by littlebrownbike
Your dream car is a diesel? [/quote

whats up with a diesel at least the fuel bills
will be less than a cossie


Damn right

I got absolutely trunced by one of these at the 'ring last year and all the BMW had done was a little ecu remap - blitzed my 350bhp cossie into the dust
Old 25-08-2007, 07:58 PM
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[quote="Graceland"]
Originally Posted by steviecossie
Originally Posted by littlebrownbike
Your dream car is a diesel? [/quote

whats up with a diesel at least the fuel bills
will be less than a cossie


Damn right

I got absolutely trunced by one of these at the 'ring last year and all the BMW had done was a little ecu remap - blitzed my 350bhp cossie into the dust
seriously?????

Old 25-08-2007, 07:59 PM
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Nice car The 5 series probably has the worst sound system ever, even my mondeo one sounds better
Old 25-08-2007, 07:59 PM
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VERY nice paul i like it! I thought you were saving for a house though matey?
Old 25-08-2007, 08:00 PM
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I new it! They always take pics of there cars there. Took me ages to find it as it's down a dodgy back road I couldn't even get my car down there as entering it ripped my splitter off.

I just went looking at a few cars there a few months back and they were shagged, overpriced pieces of shite. The pics looked good but when I got there I was sorely dissapointed

That's just my opinion though you might have found a decent car there
Old 25-08-2007, 08:02 PM
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Cloth seats

Looks nice colour though.
Old 25-08-2007, 08:07 PM
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I love these
Old 25-08-2007, 08:09 PM
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CaftDunt

Some of the cars had a lot to be desired I agree, but they had a couple I would of hapily parted money with for


steviecossie


Yep, the long climb up Kesslechen (spelling) he left me for absolute dead, I was sorely embarassed
Old 25-08-2007, 08:13 PM
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So whats the spec of these then and whats the tuning capabilities?
Old 25-08-2007, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by bigchez
Cloth seats

Looks nice colour though.

Suade and alcantara - I hate BMW leather, it doesn't seem to stay good
Old 25-08-2007, 08:18 PM
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195bhp and 288lb/ft as standard, Stu can do a little remap on them to give it 230bhp and 350 lb/ft - serious performance
Old 25-08-2007, 08:22 PM
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Nice one

Wouldn't mind getting myself a 330d in the next few years.
Old 25-08-2007, 08:24 PM
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same engine in the 330d, but for some reason or other, it is less to tax - my 530d is band F and the 330d is band E
Old 25-08-2007, 08:32 PM
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Nice one mate.... my dads on about gettin one of these... they are stunnin cars
Old 25-08-2007, 08:33 PM
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nice mota gracie

get yerself round so i can have a butchers

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Old 25-08-2007, 09:01 PM
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Looks very nice
Old 25-08-2007, 09:15 PM
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Smart looking car Paul

Hurry up with the remap as I'd be interested to see how it does go

You going to make it to the Ring trip next Easter? Be good to see how it goes round there.

Si
Old 25-08-2007, 09:18 PM
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nice mate ive always love the 3 series! (any model) but 5 is a lovely looking car! sweet car mate, have fun with her
Old 25-08-2007, 09:19 PM
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Bit of an old mans car but then if you like them thats all that matters
Old 25-08-2007, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Lee Reynolds
VERY nice paul i like it! I thought you were saving for a house though matey?
My thoughts as well ????????

Steve.
Old 25-08-2007, 09:26 PM
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Fuck the house - I've got a room here and a garage aswell so I'm more than happy
Old 25-08-2007, 09:34 PM
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Passion BMW.....

Looks really nice Gracie........I think you'll be pleased with it.

Five Series handle alot better than most people think.
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looks all good , needs a nicer tail pipe tho, maybe a twin
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top car mate,,very nice to drive aswell
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Really nice car the 530d Sport. Excellent value for money and great performance for such a big comfy car. A very under estimated car performance wise. I prefer the non leather option too.

I almost bought one of these but went for a Lexus IS200 instead as i got offered a deal i couldnt turn down.

As you mentioned, the re-map will transform the performance.


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