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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 11:20 AM
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I know I'm not actually on here any more but thought a few might be interested.

Just taken delivery of a 56 reg, 16k mile, Sapphire Black (metallic) Touring 335d SE with 17" star alloys (that look great), Terra Dakota leather, panoramic sunroof and the most comical diesel engine I've ever had the pleasure to experience!

Got it for an absolute bargain from Sytners of Leicester - bought it blind and had it delivered this morning. Rather nerve racking but it was a risk worth taking - it's absolutely mint, has newish tyres and is unmarked. I highly recommend them to anyone thinking of getting a used BMW.

It's a proper sleeper - just the fat rear tyres (255), twin exhausts and badge give it away.

Bye bye Astra!

Oh and I'm liking John's new GTR VERY much!

Okay, I'm off again. Cheers all!
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 11:47 AM
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Nice purchase, how come you are not on here anymore?
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 12:26 PM
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I'm glad it turned out OK, but I would always reserve on the phone with a deposit or card details subject to agreed condition, and then go and look before getting it delivered as so many BMW AUCs turn out to be sheds despite the descriptions on the phone. Enjoy the torque
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 03:33 PM
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Hey MB,

fantastic car - I am sure you will enjoy it. That engine is fabulous!

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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 03:41 PM
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Wheels are too small and they're run-flats.
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 04:33 PM
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Welcome back! I knew you wouldn't be able to resist the lure of your pining fans for long!
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 04:39 PM
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is it that time of year when matteeboy goes off again

most women sulk once a month

Nice purchase
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by zip106
Wheels are too small and they're run-flats.
Hey - it could have been an Audi for goodness sake
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by dpb
Hey - it could have been an Audi for goodness sake
Quite right.
After all, Audi's are the new BMW.
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 07:54 PM
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Love it, personally I dont want to you to leave but if you are going to leave in a dramatic huff you cant come back to show off your new motor


Oh go on then, seeing as its you, I wont let the NSR bullies know.
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 08:48 PM
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I think its slightly pathetic - sorry Mattee
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 09:07 PM
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I am test driving a 335d saloon SE on saturday 57 plate 21,000 miles 23k Sytners of sutton coldfiled. i love the looks off the SE fat rear tyres (255), twin exhausts and badge. ....proper sleeper... hide the back and it looks like any other BMW (perfect for carparks) whats it like to drive,
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 10:19 PM
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Spider - the drive is superb. The 50/50 weight distribution is very apparent, it feels rock solid and the steering is spot on. Brakes have tonnes of power (maybe not enough for a track but more than enough for the road) and it just feels so well screwed together.

The real thrill is from using it in semi auto - it's bloody quick. And practical too!

Nat - not driven far enough to tell properly but dipping very slightly under 40mpg at the moment.

A few camera phone pics with tragically poor number plate erasing...









It came with a roofrack - now taken off but very handy.
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 10:31 PM
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Thats a lovely car mate, this is the one im test driving,

Sytner Sutton Coldfield in West Midlands. Authorised BMW Dealer Approved Used BMW including 1,3,5,6 and 7 Series, X3, X5, Z4 and M Cars.

so subtle & classy
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 10:51 PM
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Very nice!

I found the Sytner (I used the Leicester branch) service to be totally first class.

Good luck!
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 06:18 AM
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Its about time you parted with some of that cash Matteeboy .!!!!!

Looks a nice motor .

Enjoy .
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 09:59 AM
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Looks nice , if id had/were to spend that much id have gone for the 5 series however,

Nat - is your middle name Blade ?
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 02:11 PM
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dpb - 5 series a lot heavier, slightly down of power and a bit odd looking for me but still like them! Having a LOT of fun at the moment!

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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Nat
No it's "none", why?
Surely rebadging/removing the cars origins is ultimate chav activity ?


, Mattee , surprises me - they seem to get to 60 for example in a very similar time
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Matteeboy

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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 09:27 PM
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The perfect marque for this owner.
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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Consider the Bluefin remap for 350/500
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 08:07 AM
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dpb - the inlaws had a 535d Touring and it was definitely a bit slower -but still quick. The 5 also comes with i-drive which I utterly hate - no i-drive on mine - woo hoo! For some odd reason it's (535d) about 10-15 down on both bhp and torque - maybe it's geared differently?

I'm also 34 not 54...!

Piling a few miles on and liking it more and more. Can be used as a "normal" car quite happily then slip it into semi auto and let rip. It even sounds pretty good.

Corrado - better get used to it first but maybe...

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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 09:18 AM
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Weel done MB, finally got rid of that Astra! not a fan of BMW but have utmost respect for that engine.
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 09:27 AM
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very very nice, I'm trying to talk the other half into the 535d at the mo, getting there I think.
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