Author Topic: This is what I've been driving today (Read 5348 times)

fireblake · « **on:** 23 August 2013, 06:33:20 pm »

My Nephew and I hired this from BMW today and I managed to max it out for a few brief seconds.

fireblake · « **Reply #1 on:** 23 August 2013, 06:39:46 pm »

What a bad boy this is?

Frosties · « **Reply #2 on:** 23 August 2013, 07:37:22 pm »

Do the indicators work on it??

stevierst · « **Reply #3 on:** 23 August 2013, 08:17:19 pm »

Quote from: fireblake on 23 August 2013, 06:33:20 pm

I managed to max it out for a few brief seconds.

Crikey, you managed to hit 70! :

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #4 on:** 23 August 2013, 08:20:31 pm »

Were the seats comfortable for sitting in traffic?

justy1 · « **Reply #5 on:** 23 August 2013, 08:38:08 pm »

did you have to use ya booster seat?

must of been the faster model as its a black one!

justy1000

marksfazer · « **Reply #6 on:** 23 August 2013, 09:00:01 pm »

Very nice

, turn off all drivers aids and wear the back tyres for them

fireblake · « **Reply #7 on:** 23 August 2013, 09:10:08 pm »

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #8 on:** 23 August 2013, 09:14:02 pm »

Another cage driver not looking where he's going

fireblake · « **Reply #9 on:** 23 August 2013, 09:17:26 pm »

I have an old E39 525 Touring which I've owned for 12 years but this was a whole new ball game. Totally bonkers and was as easy in town as it was at on the Autobahn. I'm hooked. I've been trying to persuade my Mrs that an E46 M3 is a sensible option for an old couple like us?

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #10 on:** 23 August 2013, 09:19:17 pm »

Give it up Mickey, you'll be on your mobility scooter soon...

fireblake · « **Reply #11 on:** 23 August 2013, 09:19:54 pm »

My passenger took the pictures

rayburn600 · « **Reply #12 on:** 23 August 2013, 09:58:40 pm »

159.76 mph. Not bad for a bmw.
Are you sure you want one of those ?

What's the mpg ?

ChristoT · « **Reply #13 on:** 23 August 2013, 11:09:48 pm »

Not bad for a middle management vehicle!!

simonm · « **Reply #14 on:** 24 August 2013, 03:40:11 am »

Quote from: Frosties on 23 August 2013, 07:37:22 pm

Do the indicators work on it??

Hehe.

M3's and M5's are beautiful cars but just cost too much to buy and maintain unless you're happy to spend a fortune on tyres, servicing, insurance and fuel.

Buy a gs1200, a 1000ss and a motocross bike and keep the change :-P

fireblake · « **Reply #15 on:** 24 August 2013, 02:26:33 pm »

We spunked 48 litres of fuel in Under 3 hours. It had to be done as I might never get the chance again. I've always wanted an E46 M3 but she who wears the trousers hates spending on tyres, fuel, insurance and maintenance. And she wants a diesel Focus. Which is a great car 99.5% of the time

Mickey

fireblake · « **Reply #16 on:** 24 August 2013, 05:51:39 pm »

Quote from: rayburn600 on 23 August 2013, 09:58:40 pm

159.76 mph. Not bad for a bmw.
Are you sure you want one of those ?
What's the mpg ?

Actually 167.78. Mph.We hit 277Kph but haven't got photo proof

stevierst · « **Reply #17 on:** 24 August 2013, 05:56:41 pm »

Convince her to get an Astra 888 diesel. 200bhp, goes like stink, and still gets 45+mpg! (then you can re-map it

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #18 on:** 24 August 2013, 05:59:07 pm »

I once had an indicated 180 mph (ish - you can't spend long looking at the clocks at that speed!) on my FZR1000. Only chance I ever got to try this, it was rock steady, but bugger me, never again!

simonm · « **Reply #19 on:** 24 August 2013, 06:05:00 pm »

Quote from: stevierst on 24 August 2013, 05:56:41 pm

Convince her to get an Astra 888 diesel. 200bhp, goes like stink, and still gets 45+mpg! (then you can re-map it

Watches BB and recommends Vauxhalls..... I used to respect your opinion :-( :-P

Skippernick · « **Reply #20 on:** 24 August 2013, 07:38:42 pm »

Quote from: simonm on 24 August 2013, 06:05:00 pm

Quote from: stevierst on 24 August 2013, 05:56:41 pm
Convince her to get an Astra 888 diesel. 200bhp, goes like stink, and still gets 45+mpg! (then you can re-map it
Watches BB and recommends Vauxhalls..... I used to respect your opinion :-( :-P

stevierst · « **Reply #21 on:** 24 August 2013, 07:54:25 pm »

Quote from: Skippernick on 24 August 2013, 07:38:42 pm

Quote from: simonm on 24 August 2013, 06:05:00 pm
Quote from: stevierst on 24 August 2013, 05:56:41 pm
Convince her to get an Astra 888 diesel. 200bhp, goes like stink, and still gets 45+mpg! (then you can re-map it
Watches BB and recommends Vauxhalls..... I used to respect your opinion :-( :-P

I wear ladies clothes too! (but only at weekends) :-*

simonm · « **Reply #22 on:** 24 August 2013, 10:07:09 pm »

Quote from: stevierst on 24 August 2013, 07:54:25 pm

Quote from: Skippernick on 24 August 2013, 07:38:42 pm
Quote from: simonm on 24 August 2013, 06:05:00 pm
Quote from: stevierst on 24 August 2013, 05:56:41 pm
Convince her to get an Astra 888 diesel. 200bhp, goes like stink, and still gets 45+mpg! (then you can re-map it
Watches BB and recommends Vauxhalls..... I used to respect your opinion :-( :-P

I wear ladies clothes too! (but only at weekends) :-*

If I'm completely honest, which I normally am to the point of getting thwacked inna chops, I find the ladies clothes less disturbing than both recommending Vauxhalls and/or watching BB.

Dead Eye · « **Reply #23 on:** 24 August 2013, 10:40:45 pm »

Almost bought a 323 / 325 last year but ended up with my ZS - significantly cheaper to buy AND maintain (only cost me £465!)

fireblake · « **Reply #24 on:** 25 August 2013, 07:17:20 pm »

When we took the car back we parked next to an M6 which the chap told us was a beast compared to the M3 and made it feel a bit tame. Somehow I need to persuade my gorgeous beautiful wife that I need another trip to the Fatherland. Soon?

Mickey