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E89 35is left the stable....new steed in place.
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- Lifer
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E89 35is left the stable....new steed in place.
Bonjourno,
Well I’ve agonised and dithered over this for about a year and a half... but today finally saw my end of 35is ownership. Whilst a very very good lovely car it just didn’t do what I wanted it to, and holding my hands up I’ve been a little bit disappointed with it for what I paid for it new, even though I got the big discount. As an every day and cruising distance roadster it’s awesome, cannot fault it, but I made the mistake of not getting a manual, and it’s just not light or responsive enough for what I want. A wonderful car nonetheless and I will definately miss it.
Sooooo.....gone to the dark side....
I’ve gone for the 2.7 manual as I simply don’t need any more shove, it’s about pure driving rather than ooodles of unusable power wasted. The roads in the Peak District are too twisty and dangerous for massive grunt.
This is the Black edition, so it has most of the toys as standard. 14k miles and just the 60 miles I’ve done getting home have convinced I’ve done the right thing....though the bank says otherwise....
Lots hate the things....Gaz will kill me..... but I really like it......so tough titties.....
Well I’ve agonised and dithered over this for about a year and a half... but today finally saw my end of 35is ownership. Whilst a very very good lovely car it just didn’t do what I wanted it to, and holding my hands up I’ve been a little bit disappointed with it for what I paid for it new, even though I got the big discount. As an every day and cruising distance roadster it’s awesome, cannot fault it, but I made the mistake of not getting a manual, and it’s just not light or responsive enough for what I want. A wonderful car nonetheless and I will definately miss it.
Sooooo.....gone to the dark side....
I’ve gone for the 2.7 manual as I simply don’t need any more shove, it’s about pure driving rather than ooodles of unusable power wasted. The roads in the Peak District are too twisty and dangerous for massive grunt.
This is the Black edition, so it has most of the toys as standard. 14k miles and just the 60 miles I’ve done getting home have convinced I’ve done the right thing....though the bank says otherwise....
Lots hate the things....Gaz will kill me..... but I really like it......so tough titties.....
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M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
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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
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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
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Great looking car John, let us know what you think after owning it for a while
Rob
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That dose look nice.
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Gotta say I love the lines of the new boxster, nice move John
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Nice car John! Health to drive.
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He he ...
Congrats john
That looks a beautiful car....... I was looking at the equivalent Caymans myself.
See how you go with it,
if your over my way gimme a PM and I will pull 4 coil packs off the Merc and we will go for a blast..
Congrats john
That looks a beautiful car....... I was looking at the equivalent Caymans myself.
See how you go with it,
if your over my way gimme a PM and I will pull 4 coil packs off the Merc and we will go for a blast..
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Absolutely the right choice!
Congrats chuffed for you!
Congrats chuffed for you!
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- Lifer
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That looks bloody lovely enjoy it John!
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Daily driver: 480bhp M140i Shadow edition.
Current: 2.5i Titan silver
Daily driver: 480bhp M140i Shadow edition.
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Is that one of those mk3 MR2s Tim was talking about last week?
E89 2014 35i M Sport Black with Black leather
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Better than any Easter egg,lucky man
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Nice choice and great gearbox.
As you said, it is how much you enjoy the drive and getting the gears right in the bends is the best driving feeling
You even have a "his" and "hers" storage boot now to stop the arguing
As you said, it is how much you enjoy the drive and getting the gears right in the bends is the best driving feeling
You even have a "his" and "hers" storage boot now to stop the arguing
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Nice one John. I swapped into a Cayman back in November and so far really enjoying the car. Enjoy your new toy.
Went to the dark side Porsche Cayman 987s
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Looks lovely and a logical next step
Stuart
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Nice one John... you tart
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Ah, the old Beetle has come a long way John
Very nice mate
Very nice mate
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Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981