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Old May 9, 2008 | 12:59 PM
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Why is that

Are running costs stupidly high ?


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Old May 9, 2008 | 01:11 PM
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Old May 9, 2008 | 01:35 PM
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Old May 9, 2008 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Shipley,May 9 2008, 08:59 PM
Why is that

Are running costs stupidly high ?
I'd hazard a guess and say YES!

ADP has the coupe IIRC, he'd be in an ideal position to compare it to S ownership i'm sure
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Old May 9, 2008 | 03:07 PM
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I have to say, I'm seriously considering running an M3 Coupe for 6 months. They are still a
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Old May 10, 2008 | 08:46 AM
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Well...................they can be. They seem to be hit and miss, there are 3 in my office. Mine has cost nowt, it hasnt skipped a beat but I dont use it that much. The other one has had a few issues, but too be fair they were a few hundred quid each. I havent serviced mine yet, but I know you can budget on a grand for a major. Tyres are
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Old May 10, 2008 | 08:48 AM
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There are 15K examples, I wouldnt want one though. Like any car, you pay for what you get. A 15Ker will have tatty interior, need a front end respray, need brakes and a service no doubt. Better off spending 20 or so and getting a goodun.
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Old May 10, 2008 | 10:47 AM
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[QUOTE=ADP,May 10 2008, 04:46 PM] Well...................they can be. They seem to be hit and miss, there are 3 in my office. Mine has cost nowt, it hasnt skipped a beat but I dont use it that much. The other one has had a few issues, but too be fair they were a few hundred quid each. I havent serviced mine yet, but I know you can budget on a grand for a major. Tyres are
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Old May 10, 2008 | 10:58 AM
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Bloody hell, not a bad car at all, except the are like arses around here and the interior leaves a lot to be desired, not a car i would buy, each to there own i suppose!
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Old May 10, 2008 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by ADP,May 10 2008, 04:46 PM
Would I buy anther S2000 yes - would I swap, not unless I fall on to really hard times - it is in a different league performance wise, handling wise, toys etc.


The S2000 & M3 are both great cars

Prefer the M3's all-round ability to the S


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