Theres a guy called TRL at Berry Heathrow on the forums, have a look at this link which has been made for more info , its very useful! -

https://jawshua.github.io/manmaths/#!/bmw-m140i/

 

ah yea I know about him, recommended by joe archilles of utube fame

 

Do you know if the TRL deals are finance packages only, or does he do cash sales? Probably not I guess and that's how he is able to offer such large discounts.

 

If I was spending £20k+, I'd have one of these.

https://www.motorpoint.co.uk/vehicle...0saloon/763836

AWD, 316BHP, 0 to 60 4.8 seconds.
Oh, and 55mpg.

 

And a **** boring bmw diesel

 

Says it all really about the state of the brand when folks on a Subaru forum say they'd rather buy a diesel BMW.

 

I used to have a 320BHP STi and once tried taking one on, believe me they're no slouches.

 

Later jdm hatch or saloon, good resale , modding fun, sorted

 

Having been there, and done that. I'd be inclined to say skip the C63, and go for an E63.
Fantastic car, and way ahead of the C63 in all departments in my opinion.

 

​​​​It's still a white diesel BMW, looks like a travelling salesman's company car.

Wouldn't look out of place in your average car park alongside the hordes of white Audi's and VW's though.

 

Which is kind of the point really, certainly doesn't look like a fast car.

Miss mine every day, put a smile on my face every time I drove it, what I don't miss is the attention they attract from every wannabe racer who think they have something to prove.

If I were to get another Impreza, would definitely pay the extra and go for a JDM. The 2.5 is simply too much of a risk.

If I had the choice of a brand new car, would have to be the Merc A45 AMG, those things are seriously, phenomenally fast.

 

lol its not risky at all, most of us have 20K or above mileages so far, the 09/10 hatches that had the dodgy maps would have mostly all blown up long before that Or straight off the forecourt according to the snet massive

And the 140/240i are quicker than the A45 once rolling

 

The American seem to buy plenty of STI's and they've had the 2.5 since the blobeye was introduced I think?

 

Some diesel BMW's and the A45 AMG you mention might be fast but they do lack a bit of fun or character.
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Like it or not the EJ257 is not a great engine unless you baby it and ensure everything is 100%. 10W60 engine oil replaced on a regular basis, engine oil temp target 85-90C under load for max longevity and coolant temps 85C, max 90C under load. The key with these engines is to not let them get overly hot. Help them breathe (intake and exhaust mods) and be sensible with boost pressures.


Frankly for the amount of money you need to spend to get these 100% reliable long term and also to get some half decent gains they just aren't worth it anymore, unless that's your kind of thing to keep throwing money at them.


Whilst people may say a Golf 7R is boring, a 7R DSG running a Stage 1 map on factory hardware will leave most Scooby's behind! Plump for a good intake, downpipe and upgraded intercooler and run 400bhp/400TQ along with a DSG remap and it's one of the quickest sleepers on the road in this category/price range.


And yes I do own a Scooby! 2008 STI Hatch that had loads spent on it by the former owner and was running 450/450.

 

I dont think people are saying the Golf is boring in terms of power figures, its boring because on the outside it looks like any other golf, inside its like a GTI and by all accounts numb to drive, can hear much, cant feel much feedback, just like a typical golf.

Certainly in the south they are everywhere as well, which also makes them dull.

 

Americans aren't as swayed as us brits when it comes to a posh looking German interior and a flashy paddle gearbox. They're also quite loyal to a brand whereas we jump ship with the wind.

Every US review or comparison of the modern sporty-ish cars praises the STi. It might not always come first but there's a lot of love for it. There's a few where they can't decide between the Focus and the STi and one fairly decent review including the Golf R and last EVO where they rate it very highly and near enough dismiss the Golf - it does it all very well but just a bit too well so becomes numb (Had similar testing a GTR and 997 Gen 2 Turbo - GTR was quicker and more modern interior but the 997 felt like it wanted to be thrown through a hedge backward way more fun)