Well its out of a Focus RS and an E46 M3....UPDATE-M3 NOW PURCHASED
as long as there mapped correctly and have regular oil service there great
12-05-2012, 06:30 PM
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12-05-2012, 06:55 PM
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Haha GLen she has been very well looked after by me. In fact she's hardly used as I've worked away a lot. I've maybe only done 4k miles
12-05-2012, 11:13 PM
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As for the cheap cars tiff wants.....the reason he hasn't found the hallowed minter for 6.5k is because the people with the good ones know they can get more than that for them, the eternal bargain you're hanging out for might take you a while to find tbh and i expect you'll be wanting to make a profit when you sell up lol
13-05-2012, 08:23 AM
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As for the cheap cars tiff wants.....the reason he hasn't found the hallowed minter for 6.5k is because the people with the good ones know they can get more than that for them, the eternal bargain you're hanging out for might take you a while to find tbh and i expect you'll be wanting to make a profit when you sell up lol
Yes i know it was going to take a while...i never said it wasnt, thats why i have been looking for months. Offering people who are strtuggling to sell there cars what i feel i am willing to pay. They are not selling as people are beginning to realise what they are out there for.
As for selling it on afterwards.....yes, possibly would put a higher price on it.....like people always do......
Price a car right and it will sell straight away.........proven by the last few cars i have sold...
13-05-2012, 08:24 AM
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13-05-2012, 08:37 AM
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If you want something fun get the RS, the Bimma is the better car but it wont feel special (but I am sure you're aware of that already). The bimma is not slow. I have outrun a focus RS in mine at motorway speeds. Bit then I am sure the Focus would be quicker off the mark and in the mid range.
Its horses for courses, two different cars really. I'd have the M3 WITH something like the RS or a cossie but if it had to be one then for me personally its the M3, I like my toys and comfort.
Its horses for courses, two different cars really. I'd have the M3 WITH something like the RS or a cossie but if it had to be one then for me personally its the M3, I like my toys and comfort.
13-05-2012, 09:18 AM
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If you want something fun get the RS, the Bimma is the better car but it wont feel special (but I am sure you're aware of that already). The bimma is not slow. I have outrun a focus RS in mine at motorway speeds. Bit then I am sure the Focus would be quicker off the mark and in the mid range.
Its horses for courses, two different cars really. I'd have the M3 WITH something like the RS or a cossie but if it had to be one then for me personally its the M3, I like my toys and comfort.
Its horses for courses, two different cars really. I'd have the M3 WITH something like the RS or a cossie but if it had to be one then for me personally its the M3, I like my toys and comfort.
And lets be honest your getting a masterpiece 6 cylinder engine, compared to a turbocharged Zetec engine, i'm not slating the FRS, but as said I find it hard to see how you can compare the two really.
The stats for the M3, the (limited) top speed and 0-60 outdo the Focus as standard.
Martin
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13-05-2012, 11:07 AM
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If you want something fun get the RS, the Bimma is the better car but it wont feel special (but I am sure you're aware of that already). The bimma is not slow. I have outrun a focus RS in mine at motorway speeds. Bit then I am sure the Focus wourld be quicker off the mark and in the mid range.
Its horses for courses, two different cars really. I'd have the M3 WITH something like the RS or a cossie but if it had to be one then for me personally its the M3, I like my toys and comfort.
Its horses for courses, two different cars really. I'd have the M3 WITH something like the RS or a cossie but if it had to be one then for me personally its the M3, I like my toys and comfort.
13-05-2012, 11:15 AM
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13-05-2012, 05:15 PM
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Yes i know it was going to take a while...i never said it wasnt, thats why i have been looking for months. Offering people who are strtuggling to sell there cars what i feel i am willing to pay. They are not selling as people are beginning to realise what they are out there for.
As for selling it on afterwards.....yes, possibly would put a higher price on it.....like people always do......
Price a car right and it will sell straight away.........proven by the last few cars i have sold...
As for selling it on afterwards.....yes, possibly would put a higher price on it.....like people always do......
Price a car right and it will sell straight away.........proven by the last few cars i have sold...
I guess it's the classic car dealer mentality which is fair enough but making out people are overvaluing their cars because you want to pay peanuts is nonsense really, you simply haven't found anyone desperate enough yet!
14-05-2012, 03:27 PM
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Quite a funny take on it all tbh mate, does make me laugh when you're telling people how little their cars are worth but will want proper money when you come to sell....kind of wanting your cake and eating it.....
I guess it's the classic car dealer mentality which is fair enough but making out people are overvaluing their cars because you want to pay peanuts is nonsense really, you simply haven't found anyone desperate enough yet!
I guess it's the classic car dealer mentality which is fair enough but making out people are overvaluing their cars because you want to pay peanuts is nonsense really, you simply haven't found anyone desperate enough yet!
The key word in all this is the last word you typed......
14-05-2012, 03:41 PM
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how anyone can compare the bmw m3 to a poky focus is beyond me lol
the m3 is by far a much much better car in every single way shape and form
and the boot floor is down to pure abuse anyway
remember there is good power with big wide grippy tyres so over time something has to give
easy fixed though
the m3 is by far a much much better car in every single way shape and form
and the boot floor is down to pure abuse anyway
remember there is good power with big wide grippy tyres so over time something has to give
easy fixed though
14-05-2012, 03:49 PM
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i love M3s as much as the next man, but to say it's better in every way shape and form is blinkered.
no everyone wants what the M3 delivers, and some people DO want what the focus delivers
personally i'd rather have and M3, but i'm not everyone!
no everyone wants what the M3 delivers, and some people DO want what the focus delivers
personally i'd rather have and M3, but i'm not everyone!
15-05-2012, 09:19 AM
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I LOVE my M3 in every shape and form.
Had a FRS and kept it for 7 weeks before putting it up for sale
Had the "M" for 3 1/2 yrs now and anyone who knows me on this board will tell you that says something about the car.
Had a FRS and kept it for 7 weeks before putting it up for sale
Had the "M" for 3 1/2 yrs now and anyone who knows me on this board will tell you that says something about the car.
15-05-2012, 09:30 AM
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Matt grey M3, you know you want to!!!! I'm gonna try and get enough pennies together for an E90 M3 vert at the end of the year, they are plummeting as well!!
15-05-2012, 09:56 AM
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dont be upset when your on the way to a show and get taken apart by a FRS.....they are by far the more exciting and tuneable car
any FRS for 6.5k wont exactly be a minter.id have thought if you wanted 60-70k than 7.5k would be a better budget......if you want a n immaculate one
mines done 110k now and cant fault it, dont be afraid of high milers....hard to sell on but good bargains right now
any FRS for 6.5k wont exactly be a minter.id have thought if you wanted 60-70k than 7.5k would be a better budget......if you want a n immaculate one
mines done 110k now and cant fault it, dont be afraid of high milers....hard to sell on but good bargains right now
A 2.0 glorified Zetec, is more tuneable than a 3.2 straight six?
15-05-2012, 10:18 AM
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Understandy.
Pretty tough call to be fair, the FRS has a sense of presence IMO, they're quite clearly not your average Focus, even to Average Joe.
My mate has an E46, it's low on CSL wheels, all the toys, gets lots of looks, but that's because he's 21
Pretty tough call to be fair, the FRS has a sense of presence IMO, they're quite clearly not your average Focus, even to Average Joe.
My mate has an E46, it's low on CSL wheels, all the toys, gets lots of looks, but that's because he's 21
15-05-2012, 08:04 PM
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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3858703.htm
Seems like it may not be to hard to find afterall.............
15-05-2012, 08:08 PM
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15-05-2012, 08:18 PM
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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3858703.htm
Seems like it may not be to hard to find afterall.............
Seems like it may not be to hard to find afterall.............
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15-05-2012, 08:42 PM
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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3858703.htm
Seems like it may not be to hard to find afterall.............
Seems like it may not be to hard to find afterall.............
!! The advert being 19 days old i'm surprised you hadn't seen that earlier tbh, go in low at 4.5k to secure yourself a bargain?
15-05-2012, 08:54 PM
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Was under the impression you'd been looking for more than a couple of days and ph is one of the main culprits when looking for a car hence why i thought you may have seen it earlier, especially in the price bracket you're looking at.....doesn't say sold on the ad so you might be lucky eh!
16-05-2012, 06:48 PM
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Went for the M3..............
Mate of mines car so i have known it for the last 2 years, he sold it as he has just got an E90 M3!!!!
87k
FULL BMW Service History
Facelift 04 plate with full black leather, Sat Nav, TV, Harmon Kardon stereo ect ect.......
Chuffed to bits!!........
Mate of mines car so i have known it for the last 2 years, he sold it as he has just got an E90 M3!!!!
87k
FULL BMW Service History
Facelift 04 plate with full black leather, Sat Nav, TV, Harmon Kardon stereo ect ect.......
Chuffed to bits!!........
16-05-2012, 06:58 PM
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Nice looking motor!
Needs different wheels though IMO
Needs different wheels though IMO
