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Post by sad_old_man » Tue Feb 20, 2018 9:17 pm

Harrogater wrote: Wed Feb 14, 2018 10:00 pmStratstone harrogate have this though....

I just found a great car on Auto Trader.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201709209482824?atmobcid=soc3

Download the app to find your perfect car.
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Bought my son an M2 from Stratstone Leeds and as a BMW stealer they are fantastic. Price may be a little higher than on the high street but when you work out its an Approved Used BMW so you will get 12 months BMW warranty including full UK/European breakdown recovery, 12 months MOT cover ( if your cars MOT is within 6 months of needing renewal they will MOT the vehicle for you and your following MOT a year later is free), if your cars service is due within six months they will service it before delivery?

Nice car = nice deal = HAPPINESS!

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Post by Mr Tidy » Tue Feb 20, 2018 9:35 pm

Harrogater wrote: Fri Feb 16, 2018 3:31 pmOn route to buy a coupe....
Great news - when do you pick it up? We need photos! :)
Coupes because stunning!
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Post by Harrogater » Thu Feb 22, 2018 12:26 am

Here she is...

48k miles. Black leather. Fantastic drive. In love. :D

Getting the car checked over by a specialist tomorrow. Only slight issue is a vibration through the steering wheel at 90 mph (I was on an autobahn :wink: ) - wheel moves around a touch too.

For info - Harrogate Stratstone phoned yesterday - the 09 silver z4 is down to £10.8k! Bargain.
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Post by earthdweller » Thu Feb 22, 2018 8:41 am

I think you’ve made the right choice

The E86 and E89 are like chalk and cheese one is analogue and the other is digital and a modern era car

The E86 is the last of its type .. a normally aspirated straight six with a manual gearbox and rear wheel drive

I’m not sure if any car is a sure fire investment but I think the coupe will look after your money far better than the later car

Hope you enjoy many epic miles in it
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Post by Jimbob456 » Thu Feb 22, 2018 7:07 pm

'The E86 is the last of its type .. a normally aspirated straight six with a manual gearbox and rear wheel drive'

My e89 has this

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Post by Smartbear » Thu Feb 22, 2018 7:10 pm

Jimbob456 wrote: Thu Feb 22, 2018 7:07 pm'The E86 is the last of its type .. a normally aspirated straight six with a manual gearbox and rear wheel drive'

My e89 has this
Yep, my first e89 had the same engine/gearbox as an e86 :wink:
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Post by Mr Tidy » Thu Feb 22, 2018 7:23 pm

Not quite the last of it's type then, but a lovely looking car anyway OP! :thumbsup:

Welcome to the exclusive coupe club!
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
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Post by R60BBA » Thu Feb 22, 2018 9:15 pm

Smartbear wrote: Thu Feb 22, 2018 7:10 pm
Jimbob456 wrote: Thu Feb 22, 2018 7:07 pm'The E86 is the last of its type .. a normally aspirated straight six with a manual gearbox and rear wheel drive'

My e89 has this
Yep, my first e89 had the same engine/gearbox as an e86 :wink:
Rob
Heard it drives more like a grand tourer than a 2 seater sports car though. Vrai ou faux?
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Post by Smartbear » Thu Feb 22, 2018 9:32 pm

R60BBA wrote: Thu Feb 22, 2018 9:15 pm
Smartbear wrote: Thu Feb 22, 2018 7:10 pm
Jimbob456 wrote: Thu Feb 22, 2018 7:07 pm'The E86 is the last of its type .. a normally aspirated straight six with a manual gearbox and rear wheel drive'

My e89 has this
Yep, my first e89 had the same engine/gearbox as an e86 :wink:
Rob
Heard it drives more like a grand tourer than a 2 seater sports car though. Vrai ou faux?
It’s more comfortable, but don’t forget that an e85 is also like a grand tourer compared to a proper sports car like an Elise etc.
It’s all relative :thumbsup:
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e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold

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