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Old 01-09-2012, 05:06 AM
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Stealing Steve (m1bjr)'s thunder a bit, but the E92's ride on run-flat tyres is fidgety to say the least.

Likewise on my M3 I find the 19" alloys a bit jumpy on the cart track roads hereabouts.

Steve uprated his horses and roadholding in a very cost-effective project

Dave (Blurter)'s got an M3 on the 18s, may have an opinion.
Old 01-09-2012, 06:55 AM
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A C63 AMG will dry hump the m3 then beat it to death while reading max power

Try one before you discount it altogether - they're one hell of a car.

Nice choices to have, good luck
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Thanks Soulcrew, you playoff dodging, financial fair play dodger.

C63, not familiar with mercs.

Mikey you said the db9 was pipe n slippers , my neighbour has one, i think the right colour makes it look nice but ultimately its always the not as nice relation to the vantage (v12 ha ha)

The bm seems to suffer serious depreciation so might buy older
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M3 or M5.

The ultimate driving saloon

Or an RS4 - but it would take a lot for me to own an Audi of any sort.
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Originally Posted by Nottm_S2
Mikey you said the db9 was pipe n slippers , my neighbour has one, i think the right colour makes it look nice but ultimately its always the not as nice relation to the vantage (v12 ha ha)
This is the DB9 owners club
http://www.thechap.net/
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Originally Posted by mikey k
Originally Posted by Nottm_S2' timestamp='1326224382' post='21303712
Mikey you said the db9 was pipe n slippers , my neighbour has one, i think the right colour makes it look nice but ultimately its always the not as nice relation to the vantage (v12 ha ha)

This is the DB9 owners club
http://www.thechap.net/
DB9 is for real MAN!!! Vantage for people who can't handle the power!! Lol
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Jason you're right, bm's depreciate fast, but then so do all new cars. Only rich playboys called Mike buy Astons from new Ideal buying point in my not so humble is around 2 years old, give or take, as an AUC from a main BMW dealer with a year's warranty to run just in case. Often pays to wait and maybe miss one or two. If a vehicle is not moving, the price will come down by £thousands until it goes. They will not much do haggling but cash wins if they have more than one potential buyer.
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Originally Posted by arsie
Jason you're right, bm's depreciate fast, but then so do all new cars. Only rich playboys called Mike buy Astons from new Ideal buying point in my not so humble is around 2 years old, give or take, as an AUC from a main BMW dealer with a year's warranty to run just in case. Often pays to wait and maybe miss one or two. If a vehicle is not moving, the price will come down by £thousands until it goes. They will not much do haggling but cash wins if they have more than one potential buyer.
Good advice and my normal route
I was lucky enough to get a good deal on one built to my spec.
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I saw 2 M3 Saloons yesterday. Fantastic looking car and better looking than the coupe IMHO.

Mine in black, red leather and 18" wheels please.



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