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- Lifer
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Stratstone Chesterfield have let me have this M40i until Friday night, unlimited mileage so I’m off down to Poole tomorrow in it. Initial impressions are 50/50, it’s a country mile off a 718 in terms of sharpness, lightness but but I’ve only had it for a few hours so we'll see how it goes, I’m not used to it yet. Seats are more comfy than a Boxy and that’s important to me and it’s obviously a good cruiser. Certainly a looker in the flesh, no issues there at all, really like it.
We shall see.....
We shall see.....
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M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
- Jollyjoiner
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- Lifer
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Cheers Nige.
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
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- Lifer
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M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
- Stevo1987
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If you buy it will you become john-g29 or even john-g29-Boaty McBoatface?
2014 Z4 e89 35is in mineral grey.
2012 Audi TTS in Ibis white.
2012 Audi TTS in Ibis white.
- dr_john
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Seats are a lot better than any 718 John, I speak from experience . Tech is also a lot better.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
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- Wyldie85
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Some mileage in it might win you over. It comes alive on a long run with some different roads.
I find it stifled here, pootling around town but 1600 miles across Europe was wonderful and the car completely changed.
I find it stifled here, pootling around town but 1600 miles across Europe was wonderful and the car completely changed.
- Mr Tidy
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A 4 day test is impressive!
Enjoy the trip and I hope you like the car.
Enjoy the trip and I hope you like the car.
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
- buzyg
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I can see the head line. M40I leads buyer away from the Dark side.
Sounds like the force is with you John. Enjoy Poole.
Sounds like the force is with you John. Enjoy Poole.
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Have a great time!! Dealers are getting really quite generous these days for good customers!! Last time I took my Z in it needed a puncture repair and because they didn’t have the tyre in stock on a Saturday they lent me a nice 8 for the weekend completely FOC!!
2015 Z4 e89 1.8i
2017 Z4 e89 2.0i msport auto
2019 Z4 g29 2.0i sport auto (rejected)
2019 ‘69’ Z4 g29 2.0i sport auto (comfort pack / 19” alloys)
2017 118d sport auto F20
2018 320d msport auto F30
2020 520d msport auto G30
2017 Z4 e89 2.0i msport auto
2019 Z4 g29 2.0i sport auto (rejected)
2019 ‘69’ Z4 g29 2.0i sport auto (comfort pack / 19” alloys)
2017 118d sport auto F20
2018 320d msport auto F30
2020 520d msport auto G30
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- Lifer
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Cheers chaps...
9 hours in the saddle today and I have to say I’m sooooooo glad I wasn’t in a Boxster...as good as they are I think that trip today would have half crippled me in one whereas the Zed was as comfy as it gets this side of a lazy big ‘ol luxury car. Very very impressed with it, roof down on the motorway was no problem buffeting and road noise, no back or shoulder ache, brilliant GT car. Haven’t the foggiest with all the tech..... no idea what’s going on there....in the end I just told yon lady dashboard voice what I wanted and mostly she seemed to get the garbled crap she was told...but rocked up in Poole harbour and jumped out like the young athletic sprite I am.......(Sars, do not start on me...just don’t Ok if you read this.... )
like I’d just driven to the shops.
I think if you take this car at face value and see it for what it is rather than what it isn’t and you’ll be a happy bunny. A fair bit cheaper than a 718 specced the same and a better distance car though not in the same league if you want a sports car. I’m sold on one......
........I think.....
9 hours in the saddle today and I have to say I’m sooooooo glad I wasn’t in a Boxster...as good as they are I think that trip today would have half crippled me in one whereas the Zed was as comfy as it gets this side of a lazy big ‘ol luxury car. Very very impressed with it, roof down on the motorway was no problem buffeting and road noise, no back or shoulder ache, brilliant GT car. Haven’t the foggiest with all the tech..... no idea what’s going on there....in the end I just told yon lady dashboard voice what I wanted and mostly she seemed to get the garbled crap she was told...but rocked up in Poole harbour and jumped out like the young athletic sprite I am.......(Sars, do not start on me...just don’t Ok if you read this.... )
like I’d just driven to the shops.
I think if you take this car at face value and see it for what it is rather than what it isn’t and you’ll be a happy bunny. A fair bit cheaper than a 718 specced the same and a better distance car though not in the same league if you want a sports car. I’m sold on one......
........I think.....
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
- Jollyjoiner
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Thats a good run to see how a car feels, add on some local running around on some fun roads and then the drive back and you should have made your mind up by then..................or not...........
I'll have to get a test drive booked in one to see what they like even though I can't afford one lol
I'll have to get a test drive booked in one to see what they like even though I can't afford one lol
2009 35i DCT silver
SLT mapped to 365bhp
SLT mapped to 365bhp
- Stevo1987
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Buy John's one when he is fed up with it in 6 months time.Jollyjoiner wrote: ↑Wed Sep 16, 2020 9:06 pm Thats a good run to see how a car feels, add on some local running around on some fun roads and then the drive back and you should have made your mind up by then..................or not...........
I'll have to get a test drive booked in one to see what they like even though I can't afford one lol
2014 Z4 e89 35is in mineral grey.
2012 Audi TTS in Ibis white.
2012 Audi TTS in Ibis white.
- Jollyjoiner
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Stevo1987 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 16, 2020 9:25 pmBuy John's one when he is fed up with it in 6 months time.Jollyjoiner wrote: ↑Wed Sep 16, 2020 9:06 pm Thats a good run to see how a car feels, add on some local running around on some fun roads and then the drive back and you should have made your mind up by then..................or not...........
I'll have to get a test drive booked in one to see what they like even though I can't afford one lol
2009 35i DCT silver
SLT mapped to 365bhp
SLT mapped to 365bhp