Leaving Scooby ownership after 10 years.
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Leaving Scooby ownership after 10 years.
Bit of a sad day today, STi went in part-ex for my new car, a 2009 BMW 530d M Sport.
Absolutely immaculate example with only 32k on the clock.
Don't know how many of you have driven one, but the midrange torque and acceleration are really impressive. Add half the road tax and near double the mpg of the Scoob and I'm a convert.
Took a few pics, but the crappy iPhone quality in low light really don't really do it justice.
Absolutely immaculate example with only 32k on the clock.
Don't know how many of you have driven one, but the midrange torque and acceleration are really impressive. Add half the road tax and near double the mpg of the Scoob and I'm a convert.
Took a few pics, but the crappy iPhone quality in low light really don't really do it justice.
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At some point in the future, I think you may be right.
The BMW is quiet, lovely interior and quite fast - I would say a standardish STi wouldn't be anywhere near getting away from it from about 60mph upwards.
That said, I really miss the raw, visceral lowdown power the STi had and the razor sharp handling. The Beemer struggles to put the power down from a standing start, the traction control lamp keeps flashing if I drive it like I used to with the Scoob.
With the 530d You can easily achieve around 280BHP with just a remap, something I'm thinking about doing when the warranty's up.
The BMW is quiet, lovely interior and quite fast - I would say a standardish STi wouldn't be anywhere near getting away from it from about 60mph upwards.
That said, I really miss the raw, visceral lowdown power the STi had and the razor sharp handling. The Beemer struggles to put the power down from a standing start, the traction control lamp keeps flashing if I drive it like I used to with the Scoob.
With the 530d You can easily achieve around 280BHP with just a remap, something I'm thinking about doing when the warranty's up.
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sad day Norman.
But a BMW.. come on!! you know Audi is the new BM
But a BMW.. come on!! you know Audi is the new BM
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Originally Posted by Norman Dog
...No mate, it just means it has no indicators at all. I believe most BMW's are specced with this option.
Epic - gullible - fail on my part.
"I'm the *******!" *puts gun to temple*
Last edited by joz8968; 12 March 2016 at 06:56 PM.
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