Evening all... Now with pics!!
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DMC63 said:
Oi, don't be putting the OP off - he hasn't bought one yet!
And the E86 is not modelled on the Ford Capri - it doesn't have (barely usable) back seats!
That is a job for my 325ti, which like the Capri (had two 2.8 Injections back in the day) was really a RWD Hot Hatch - lovely!A Roadster may be a "Sports" car, but a Coupe is a "GT" - it just depends on what the OP wants and it is clearly the gentleman's carriage of distinction as he wants more of a roof above his head than he would get in a tent, and doesn't need the aggravation of a drowned roof motor for his pram top!
I think of the Z4 as a latter day E-Type - made in Roadster and Coupe forms, you just choose the version you prefer (so a Coupe obviously)!
Mr Tidy said:DMC63 said:
Oi, don't be putting the OP off - he hasn't bought one yet!
A Roadster may be a "Sports" car, but a Coupe is a "GT" - it just depends on what the OP wants and it is clearly the gentleman's carriage of distinction as he wants more of a roof above his head than he would get in a tent, and doesn't need the aggravation of a drowned roof motor for his pram top!
I think of the Z4 as a latter day E-Type - made in Roadster and Coupe forms, you just choose the version you prefer (so a Coupe obviously)!
:roll:
You hatchback drivers
I think these two comments were my favourite!
I can just imagine you noting in down in a little black book!
Now to the O.P. welcome! I hope everything works out with the car allowance and the coupe, I really like the coupe as well, but they never came with SMG... So for now I'm sticking to the Roadster and hardtop combo :wink: Best of luck!
Chris_D said:Not before i squeeze ur colostomy bag and steal ur werthers originals... :lol:firebobby said:Chris_D said:
Bloody cheek, some of us are not as old as you pal
If your ever at a Z event, just watch your zimmer frame isn't kicked away from youldman:
Pastry said:
I can just imagine you noting in down in a little black book!
Now to the O.P. welcome! I hope everything works out with the car allowance and the coupe, I really like the coupe as well, but they never came with SMG... So for now I'm sticking to the Roadster and hardtop combo :wink: Best of luck!
Mr Tidy said:DMC63 said:
Oi, don't be putting the OP off - he hasn't bought one yet!
And the E86 is not modelled on the Ford Capri - it doesn't have (barely usable) back seats!
A Roadster may be a "Sports" car, but a Coupe is a "GT" - it just depends on what the OP wants and it is clearly the gentleman's carriage of distinction as he wants more of a roof above his head than he would get in a tent, and doesn't need the aggravation of a drowned roof motor for his pram top!
I think of the Z4 as a latter day E-Type - made in Roadster and Coupe forms, you just choose the version you prefer (so a Coupe obviously)!
Excellent!
Most amusing. Well, mildly amusing. Possibly
Car policy confirmed (as good as I'm going to get), cash monies in the bank and about to put a holding deposit on a car...
Got an ok insurance quote, but want better.
Chris Knott won't/can't quote me.
Anyone else got a decent recommendation please!?
Ta muchly
ETA - The bike is alarmed, garaged, anchored... Only way in London.
Car policy confirmed (as good as I'm going to get), cash monies in the bank and about to put a holding deposit on a car...
Got an ok insurance quote, but want better.
Chris Knott won't/can't quote me.
Anyone else got a decent recommendation please!?
Ta muchly
ETA - The bike is alarmed, garaged, anchored... Only way in London.
JohnnyBBM said:Got a couple at about £980, and Go Compare listing the Admiral Group best, Bell coming in at £783.
More than I want to pay but I want the car. Man maths with apply, as always
Best bite the bullet and put a deposit down then...
Not been this nervous in ages!
Paid £480 for mine with Hastings direct. Fully comp, no claims protected. 9 yrs no claims on another van and car. They originally quoted me £380 but I left it for a week and applied on the day I needed it, needless to say they added £100 just because I needed it that day. They're on par with Estate agents, useless at best. :x Unqualified scum.
Mr Tidy said:DMC63 said:
Oi, don't be putting the OP off - he hasn't bought one yet!
And the E86 is not modelled on the Ford Capri - it doesn't have (barely usable) back seats!
A Roadster may be a "Sports" car, but a Coupe is a "GT" - it just depends on what the OP wants and it is clearly the gentleman's carriage of distinction as he wants more of a roof above his head than he would get in a tent, and doesn't need the aggravation of a drowned roof motor for his pram top!
I think of the Z4 as a latter day E-Type - made in Roadster and Coupe forms, you just choose the version you prefer (so a Coupe obviously)!
Its easy really.. If you want a common car, and one for just poseurs and girls.. then buy a roadster.
If you want a more desirable, less "common" car for men (gentlemen) and proper drivers.. then buy a Coupe.
This is all you need to know.
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DMC63 said:JohnnyBBM said:Got a couple at about £980, and Go Compare listing the Admiral Group best, Bell coming in at £783.
More than I want to pay but I want the car. Man maths with apply, as always
Best bite the bullet and put a deposit down then...
Not been this nervous in ages!
Paid £480 for mine with Hastings direct. Fully comp, no claims protected. 9 yrs no claims on another van and car. They originally quoted me £380 but I left it for a week and applied on the day I needed it, needless to say they added £100 just because I needed it that day. They're on par with Estate agents, useless at best. :x Unqualified scum.
Paid £360 with Quote me happy, 4 years no claims
highway1 said:Mr Tidy said:DMC63 said:
Oi, don't be putting the OP off - he hasn't bought one yet!
And the E86 is not modelled on the Ford Capri - it doesn't have (barely usable) back seats!
A Roadster may be a "Sports" car, but a Coupe is a "GT" - it just depends on what the OP wants and it is clearly the gentleman's carriage of distinction as he wants more of a roof above his head than he would get in a tent, and doesn't need the aggravation of a drowned roof motor for his pram top!
I think of the Z4 as a latter day E-Type - made in Roadster and Coupe forms, you just choose the version you prefer (so a Coupe obviously)!
Its easy really.. If you want a common car, and one for just poseurs and girls.. then buy a roadster.
If you want a more desirable, less "common" car for men (gentlemen) and proper drivers.. then buy a Coupe.
This is all you need to know.
Buy one of these, it's the same.
Mmmmm... Capri 
I've spent a rather productive afternoon perusing the Owner's Manual in preparation for next week I do like to be prepared. Also helps making sure everything is in working order when I go to look at it.
When I wasn't wrapping the last few presents or cooking a pretty spectacular dinner that is!
I've spent a rather productive afternoon perusing the Owner's Manual in preparation for next week
I do like to be prepared. Also helps making sure everything is in working order when I go to look at it.When I wasn't wrapping the last few presents or cooking a pretty spectacular dinner that is!
JohnnyBBM said:Mmmmm... Capri
I've spent a rather productive afternoon perusing the Owner's Manual in preparation for next week
When I wasn't wrapping the last few presents or cooking a pretty spectacular dinner that is!
Capris were good in their day, but they ain't no E86 (whatever people on here may tell you)! I ought to know as I've had 2 of each!
Sounds like you must have had a good day - now all you need is to find yourself a special present next week.
Nice one, what you get then ? is this a M ??