what have I done? After 4 1/2 years ow owning the best car I've ever had I've finally traded it for something else.
I've loved my 520 touring, had no problems other than 3 tyres and covered 38K miles averaging approx 51mpg. No service costs and one minor accident (young lady drove into it in a car park).
Been trying to replace it for almost 18 months, its the oldest 'proper car' I've had for about 25 year but couldn't find anything to replace it. Due to retire soon and need to downsize the fleet so decided its make or break time. The 5 had to go soon and the Z will go in the summer.
so I've traded the 5 series for a Mini Countryman Cooper SD All4, ex demo, nice spec and in white which would be our preference. It'll largely be used by SWMBO and Ill use her 4 series convertible more and more.
What have I done!, Ah well. Onwards and ???, well just onwards perhaps
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- bluespit
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he's only gone and done it!
now I'm about to have more time I've suddenly got less toys to play with!
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My wife has a fully loaded SD All4 in Jungle Green..............she loves it, very much a personal choice
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Oh no, selling the Z4 in the summer - what were you thinking?
I've retired, but I'm keeping my Z4!
But I know, sometimes you just have to move on. I had my 325ti for over 3 years and it was great as a daily, but this week I replaced it with an E91 Touring for a bit more practicality.
I hope you enjoy your Clubman Cooper. (Even if it does use the black pump)!
I've retired, but I'm keeping my Z4!
But I know, sometimes you just have to move on. I had my 325ti for over 3 years and it was great as a daily, but this week I replaced it with an E91 Touring for a bit more practicality.
I hope you enjoy your Clubman Cooper. (Even if it does use the black pump)!
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
Gone - Ruby Black
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
Gone - Ruby Black
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he's only gone and done it!
Do love minis, just bought a Clubman JCW and absolutely love it
- bluespit
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currently enjoy 6 cars, need to slim down to 4. two 'modern' two classics.
so two moderns will have to go, the z is one of them sadly.
so two moderns will have to go, the z is one of them sadly.
now I'm about to have more time I've suddenly got less toys to play with!
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When does a Modern become a Classic..
- bluespit
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big question, but for me its something i wanted before I could drive. DVLA define it as over 40 years old, I guess if you're in your 40s or 20s, the criteria are different. So my Z will never be a classic for me although I've thoroughly enjoyed each of them.
there are clear definitions of veteran (pre 1918) and vintage (1919-1930) but no official definition of classic.
there are clear definitions of veteran (pre 1918) and vintage (1919-1930) but no official definition of classic.
now I'm about to have more time I've suddenly got less toys to play with!