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VERY VERY nearly finally bought another car
- Ole gits rule
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VERY VERY nearly finally bought another car
I know you were looking for a coupe or saloon a few weeks back so not suprised.
That is not something I want to contemplate - mores sensors to go pop
That is not something I want to contemplate - mores sensors to go pop
M4 Vert in Yas Marina Blue
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
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VERY VERY nearly finally bought another car
I'm sure you'll enjoy the experience
As I've said on a number of occasions, owning an Alpina is like being a member of White's whereas ownership of an ///M is akin to being a regular at Stringfellows...
As I've said on a number of occasions, owning an Alpina is like being a member of White's whereas ownership of an ///M is akin to being a regular at Stringfellows...
Alpina Roadster S #320
* Quaife ATB LSD * StrongStrut Braces * Turner RTAB Limiters * Gap-Tech RCH+ *
* Intravee & KCA-420i * Mini 0806 * Cheetah C550 * Stubby *
* Quaife ATB LSD * StrongStrut Braces * Turner RTAB Limiters * Gap-Tech RCH+ *
* Intravee & KCA-420i * Mini 0806 * Cheetah C550 * Stubby *
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- Lifer
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are you saying I don't get a lifetime honorary membership when I purchase? I thought that was part of the extortionate purchase price. Bugger.
BTW I had to look up White's
Everybody I've spoken to today I have told I'm buying an Alpina. One said "isn't that part of Renault?", one said "I vaguely remember that name from the '80s", the others said "what colour is it, and what's an Alpina?"
I need new friends and acquaintances
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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VERY VERY nearly finally bought another car
You have friendsPondrew wrote: ↑Wed Oct 06, 2021 7:53 pmare you saying I don't get a lifetime honorary membership when I purchase? I thought that was part of the extortionate purchase price. Bugger.
BTW I had to look up White's
Everybody I've spoken to today I have told I'm buying an Alpina. One said "isn't that part of Renault?", one said "I vaguely remember that name from the '80s", the others said "what colour is it, and what's an Alpina?"
I need new friends and acquaintances
Not surprising that many don't recognise Alpina its a rare beast and Alpine has made a big fuss with the relaunch and now F1 so easy to confuse
M4 Vert in Yas Marina Blue
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
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Got one less now, as I gather my mate MAD has been banned. Bit harsh IMO.
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!
- Ole gits rule
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VERY VERY nearly finally bought another car
He has, initially funny but started to wear thin on quite a few people especially when he was starting numerous threads for no real reason, one whacky thread you could avoid if you want but just got too much with new threads constantly
M4 Vert in Yas Marina Blue
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
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That looks like a lovely car - I hope all goes well with the MOT.
Sadly I won't see you at White's as apparently I'll be in Stringfellows!
Sadly I won't see you at White's as apparently I'll be in Stringfellows!
Coupes because stunning!
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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
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Nice one Pondrew.
I hope that it all works out well for you.
I hope that it all works out well for you.
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Bloody chav
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!
- Mr Tidy
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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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It's Ok mate, you can be my +1. I'll get you the cravat. I can clean your 224s while you 'network'. I like to do my bit for the lower classes; call it giving something back
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!
- Mr Tidy
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Thanks for the offer, but networking with posh people isn't my idea of a fun night out!
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
- Argyll Andy
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You’ll be fine Iain, no need to worry about that as you’ll be with Pond
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To be fair Andy that's what I'd be worried about! He might want to network with his MAD mate. But hopefully my wheels would keep him busy.Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Wed Oct 06, 2021 10:40 pm You’ll be fine Iain, no need to worry about that as you’ll be with Pond
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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Is it a happy birthday? Did you get the Alpina?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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