Just saying hello, from newbie

Silverstar · Post by **Silverstar** » Fri Jul 21, 2023 3:38 pm

Pondrew wrote: ↑Fri Jul 21, 2023 8:41 am
Silverstar wrote: ↑Fri Jul 21, 2023 12:08 am How old was it?
I think it was around 6 years old when the turbos went.

Seems to be pot luck with these N54s.

omegabri · Post by **omegabri** » Sat Jul 22, 2023 8:23 am

Silverstar wrote: ↑Fri Jul 21, 2023 3:37 pm Can't go wrong with the M40i, all the goodness of the inline 6 and none of the drama of the N54!

Actually looking at a few M40i's. I new this would happen

omegabri · Post by **omegabri** » Sat Jul 22, 2023 8:23 am

Silverstar wrote: ↑Fri Jul 21, 2023 3:37 pm Can't go wrong with the M40i, all the goodness of the inline 6 and none of the drama of the N54!

Actually looking at a few M40i's. I new this would happen

Silverstar · Post by **Silverstar** » Sat Jul 22, 2023 2:33 pm

omegabri wrote: ↑Sat Jul 22, 2023 8:23 am
Silverstar wrote: ↑Fri Jul 21, 2023 3:37 pm Can't go wrong with the M40i, all the goodness of the inline 6 and none of the drama of the N54!
Actually looking at a few M40i's. I new this would happen

They are very nice! I test drove one a little while ago and really like it although I still think the front face of the car doesn't look that great but the back is way better than the E89 and the sides are ok. Interior is way better as is the drive. Interestingly the dealer told me to get one of the earlier ones since around 2018 or 2019 (can't remember exactly) the exhaust sound was muted a bit thanks to the stupid EU rules.

omegabri · Post by **omegabri** » Sat Jul 22, 2023 4:25 pm

I like the front bumper shape, of the new G89. I like the grill too, but can't decide if I like the lights

I love the back end, too, but think it misses having the shape of the rear arch haunches of the E89. However, I love the hard folding top of the E89, much more than a soft top.

There's a 35iS just come onto the trader this weekend, but I'm not keen on black cars ( too much washing needed)... Looks OK though!
Need to look at finances better, after lots of drinking and curries over the weekend, and decide what I can afford to go for. I love different things about both the E89, and G89. Finalising my budget will dictate.........So, itll be just new tyres on my 5 series then

Scubaregs · Post by **Scubaregs** » Sat Jul 22, 2023 4:28 pm

Erm, G29, cough.

If you are considering a G29, ask yourself if you will need/use the extra power. I came from a 718 Boxster to a 30i, I simply didn't need any more power and therefore didn’t want the extra insurance/petrol/servicing costs.

Of course, I have the bike for fun and a very nervous fiancée as a car passenger.

omegabri · Post by **omegabri** » Sat Jul 22, 2023 5:35 pm

Scubaregs wrote: ↑Sat Jul 22, 2023 4:28 pm Erm, G29, cough.

oops.

omegabri · Post by **omegabri** » Sat Jul 22, 2023 5:52 pm

Insurance at my age is pretty negligible. Maybe 10 a month extra.

Coincidentally, one of my mates is trying to push me towards a 718 - only because he owns Ninemeister Porsche. He's also one of my neighbours, so I guess I'll have a handy pick up and drop off service, since I'd be paying him to look after it

That said, I'm a hard and fast BM guy though

Always have been.

.........Always need more power !!

Having said that, the G29 30i is more than ample power - agreed

omegabri · Post by **omegabri** » Sat Jul 22, 2023 6:07 pm

Scubaregs wrote: ↑Sat Jul 22, 2023 4:28 pm BMW S1000r Sport.

love the bike

Scubaregs · Post by **Scubaregs** » Sat Jul 22, 2023 7:06 pm

omegabri, Cheers.

omegabri · Post by **omegabri** » Mon Jul 24, 2023 8:37 pm

Silverstar wrote: ↑Fri Jul 21, 2023 3:37 pm Can't go wrong with the M40i, all the goodness of the inline 6 and none of the drama of the N54!

Sorting hopefully tomorrow

Silverstar · Post by **Silverstar** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 6:00 pm

omegabri wrote: ↑Mon Jul 24, 2023 8:37 pm
Silverstar wrote: ↑Fri Jul 21, 2023 3:37 pm Can't go wrong with the M40i, all the goodness of the inline 6 and none of the drama of the N54!
Sorting hopefully tomorrow

Good luck!

omegabri · Post by **omegabri** » Wed Jul 26, 2023 10:38 pm

I'll be flying up to Scotland, next week, to pick an M40i up
I'm going to spend a couple of days driving her down, and enjoying the hills

I'm absolutely buzzing

omegabri · Post by **omegabri** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 12:29 pm

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omegabri · Post by **omegabri** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 12:31 pm

Her it is

Gonna be a LONG weekend, waiting for my flight up to pick it up

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