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VERY VERY nearly finally bought another car
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VERY VERY nearly finally bought another car
Well an update for anyone who gives a toss. The wife is out of hospital and in her drug-induced state has given the all clear for the purchase (not that I would have listened if she hadn't) so I have paid a deposit on the BMW Alpina B3 discussed earlier in this thread.
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
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E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
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Clever, this will allow you to "hot bunk" when she regains her senses.Pondrew wrote: ↑Wed Oct 06, 2021 5:20 pm Well an update for anyone who gives a toss. The wife is out of hospital and in her drug-induced state has given the all clear for the purchase (not that I would have listened if she hadn't) so I have paid a deposit on the BMW Alpina B3 discussed earlier in this thread.
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That looks a nice motor buddy.
I think your money will be safe in that.
I think your money will be safe in that.
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Well an update for anyone who gives a toss. The wife is out of hospital and in her drug-induced state has given the all clear for the purchase (not that I would have listened if she hadn't) so I have paid a deposit on the BMW Alpina B3 discussed earlier in this thread.
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The M6 will possibly be floated as your next purchase
Well an update for anyone who gives a toss. The wife is out of hospital and in her drug-induced state has given the all clear for the purchase (not that I would have listened if she hadn't) so I have paid a deposit on the BMW Alpina B3 discussed earlier in this thread.
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The M6 will possibly be floated as your next purchase
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Excellent decision, looks like a beauty!
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Well done Les - lets hope the inspection gives a better result than the 6 series
As others have said the wood is not my cup of tea but it look great overall
As others have said the wood is not my cup of tea but it look great overall
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Les likes a bit of wood.Ole gits rule wrote: ↑Wed Oct 06, 2021 5:53 pm Well done Les - lets hope the inspection gives a better result than the 6 series
As others have said the wood is not my cup of tea but it look great overall
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Unlike Dame EdnaStevo1987 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 06, 2021 6:15 pmLes likes a bit of wood.Ole gits rule wrote: ↑Wed Oct 06, 2021 5:53 pm Well done Les - lets hope the inspection gives a better result than the 6 series
As others have said the wood is not my cup of tea but it look great overall
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Good decision, it really does look good.Pondrew wrote: ↑Wed Oct 06, 2021 5:20 pm Well an update for anyone who gives a toss. The wife is out of hospital and in her drug-induced state has given the all clear for the purchase (not that I would have listened if she hadn't) so I have paid a deposit on the BMW Alpina B3 discussed earlier in this thread.
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The chap selling it seems OK; we have had a few long chats and has given a really detailed walk-round. The history all checks out. It seems like a genuine, 1 owner Alpina. It is going for a new MOT tomorrow or Friday (my birthday BTW). Assuming all is well with the MOT, it will be mine next week.
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
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F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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Sounds goos, just a shame its not white or a vert but still a great carPondrew wrote: ↑Wed Oct 06, 2021 7:01 pm The chap selling it seems OK; we have had a few long chats and has given a really detailed walk-round. The history all checks out. It seems like a genuine, 1 owner Alpina. It is going for a new MOT tomorrow or Friday (my birthday BTW). Assuming all is well with the MOT, it will be mine next week.
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I like the car, I like the wood too. I hope you have miles of smiles.
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Thanks matey. At last someone else with taste
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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Yeah - but is it good taste , the wood would not put me off either if I wanted the car but t would not be my first choice
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I decided a while ago not to go for a convertible for two reasons: One is that I would struggle to fit two cars in the garage (due to half being full of tools and crap) and I will not leave a vert outside in the UK. The other is that the 3 series has a three part hard top. One thing I have learned is that a two part BMW hardtop is a pain in the ar*e, so three would increase this by 50%; no thanks.Ole gits rule wrote: ↑Wed Oct 06, 2021 7:03 pm Sounds goos, just a shame its not white or a vert but still a great car
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!