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New car!
- Smartbear
- Lifer
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- Location: a barn in Somerset
New car!
Hi, yes I have a new car-but only for the next week or two while my zeds being fixed up.
It’s a Volvo v40 t3 & it’s very nice, super comfortable with a plush ride and good fuel economy
Strangely enough, I also felt ten years older the second I closed the door (which has a satisfying clunk)
Now, where’s my pipe & slippers? Rob
It’s a Volvo v40 t3 & it’s very nice, super comfortable with a plush ride and good fuel economy
Strangely enough, I also felt ten years older the second I closed the door (which has a satisfying clunk)
Now, where’s my pipe & slippers? Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
- RustyZ4
- Lifer
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- Joined: Fri Dec 14, 2007 7:23 pm
- Location: Maidstone, Kent
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oh yes a very sensible choice sir, im sure for the tick box brigade, it would do very nicely,,,
Z4 Mineral Grey, 28i MSport Auto, lots of goodies
Z4 E85 3.0, gone but now with son
Growing Old is Mandatory But Growing Up is Optional
Z4 E85 3.0, gone but now with son
Growing Old is Mandatory But Growing Up is Optional
- Pastry
- Senior Member
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- Joined: Wed May 25, 2016 5:01 pm
- Location: South East
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Blimey Rob, some things you just don’t admit in public and a Volvo is one of them
991 Carrera 2S
Now gone:
2008 Z4MR Midnight Blue Metallic
2006 Z4 3.0si sport Ruby Black
2006 Z4 3.0si sport Titanium Silver
2010 Z4 23i Msport and a 3.0i
Now gone:
2008 Z4MR Midnight Blue Metallic
2006 Z4 3.0si sport Ruby Black
2006 Z4 3.0si sport Titanium Silver
2010 Z4 23i Msport and a 3.0i
- Mr Tidy
- Legend
- Posts: 23800
- Joined: Wed Jul 02, 2014 12:18 pm
- Location: North West Surrey
New car!
Wow, that's pretty reasonable for a courtesy car - much better than the usual small Kias and Hyundais!
But now you're retired don't get too used to it - I can't imagine you in a cardigan and a tweed jacket with leather elbow patches just yet.
But now you're retired don't get too used to it - I can't imagine you in a cardigan and a tweed jacket with leather elbow patches just yet.
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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- Lifer
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- Location: South west Buckinghamshire
New car!
Does it have wood Rob ??
BMW Z4 30i 2003 auto 107's Whippy Toledo Blue
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
- Smartbear
- Lifer
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- Location: Lincoln
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True. But I have to admit to having had two XC 60s which were the most comfortable cars I have ever driven and also great for towing! A Volvo towing a twin axle caravan. Not the sort of combination any self-respecting Z4 owner should admit to driving and certainly not what you want to get stuck behind.
- Jembo
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New car!
Bought the Mrs. a 5 cylinder XC60 oil burner, she (& me) love it... effortlessly does over 40mpg @ 80mph on the continent, leather seats as above like armchairs, bit of a tardis for all the cr@p we have to take, sits on R suspension, runs sweet as a nut & fully covered by Volvos European recovery warranty (when serviced @ main dealer) - put around 30k on it & on 99,940k today, where a mate has a similar one with over 400k on the clock... only complaint is brakes are good, but could be better.IRD wrote: ↑Fri Sep 21, 2018 1:18 pmTrue. But I have to admit to having had two XC 60s which were the most comfortable cars I have ever driven and also great for towing! A Volvo towing a twin axle caravan. Not the sort of combination any self-respecting Z4 owner should admit to driving and certainly not what you want to get stuck behind.
Joined the dark side with a ///M Hell Bronze Sepang Coupe
Ex Aug 2005 Maldives Blue 3 litre cruizer, lots of toyz,
Lifer 54
Ex Aug 2005 Maldives Blue 3 litre cruizer, lots of toyz,
Lifer 54
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When the 330d goes next year the XC 60 will be on the list for consideration. I have already got the flat cap,Jembo wrote: ↑Fri Sep 21, 2018 2:23 pmBought the Mrs. a 5 cylinder XC60 oil burner, she (& me) love it... effortlessly does over 40mpg @ 80mph on the continent, leather seats as above like armchairs, bit of a tardis for all the cr@p we have to take, sits on R suspension, runs sweet as a nut & fully covered by Volvos European recovery warranty (when serviced @ main dealer) - put around 30k on it & on 99,940k today, where a mate has a similar one with over 400k on the clock... only complaint is brakes are good, but could be better.IRD wrote: ↑Fri Sep 21, 2018 1:18 pmTrue. But I have to admit to having had two XC 60s which were the most comfortable cars I have ever driven and also great for towing! A Volvo towing a twin axle caravan. Not the sort of combination any self-respecting Z4 owner should admit to driving and certainly not what you want to get stuck behind.
- Mr Tidy
- Legend
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- Joined: Wed Jul 02, 2014 12:18 pm
- Location: North West Surrey
New car!
Just no! At least try an X5 first - you're too young for a Volvo.
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