sierraman Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Tayne that 3 Series coupe looks nice, colour suits it. Fatha in law had one similar, really nice car. The Reverend Bluejeans 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Reverend Bluejeans Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Sorry Peter. DSC_0070.JPG DSC_0108.JPG Although there are somewhat challenged in the rust/breakage dept, the Coupe is a pretty car. Orient blue? As the E90/92 sinks ever deeper into council territory, a mint E46 Coupe looks good. alf892 and Dave_Q 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Let's just call it blue for the sake of argument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 There's a BMW Montego blue which is annoying if you're searching for Austin Rover's almost class leading saloon on eBay. HMC, The Reverend Bluejeans, beko1987 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Reverend Bluejeans Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Cordoba red has the same annoying result. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatharris Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 I stopped the thought of being helpful as soon as Peter attacked Taynes car and said Rovers weren't good. So, with that in mind: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162322007399 beko1987, Ghosty, Lacquer Peel and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 German executive cars are saaad. Buy a Lexus. HMC, loserone, Partridge and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Here you go, pez Audi A4, very close to Beaconsfield, £500 change from your £1000. The advert is 26 days old mind. https://www.gumtree.com/p/audi/audi-a4-good-condition-mot-until-dec-2016/1200712894 No rust visible Possibly because no pictures. Also this:https://www.gumtree.com/p/bmw/bmw-5-series-2.0-fsh-2-owners-since-new.-all-bills-available.-mot/1205485812 Here's a not-Rover:https://www.gumtree.com/p/mg/mg-zt-t-2.5v6-1-year-mot-estate-manual-px-welcome-/1205473829 In your situation I'd probably go for this, but I don't think it will quite convey the quality and prestige you were hoping for:https://www.gumtree.com/p/toyota/toyota-yaris-in-very-good-condition-/1205485007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Although there are somewhat challenged in the rust/breakage dept, the Coupe is a pretty car. Orient blue? As the E90/92 sinks ever deeper into council territory, a mint E46 Coupe looks good.Yes, it's Orient Blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Reverend Bluejeans Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 If you don't buy this, you're NT SERUS http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2001-Y-Mercedes-Benz-E240-Avantgarde-2-6i-V6-Petrol-Saloon-5-Spd-Automatic-/112214526077?hash=item1a2081c87d:g:mBUAAOSw44BYP0sA rantingYoof 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 I stopped the thought of being helpful as soon as Peter attacked Taynes car and said Rovers weren't good. So, with that in mind: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162322007399But Rovers must have been good, BMW bought them and fitted their engines inside of them! Ergo, buy a 75 with a BMW engine. All the comfort of a Rover with the reliability* of a BMW. Then, when you're posting here stuck waiting for the AA we can console you by ripping the fuck out of the the fact that a BMW engine has possibly gone wrong. There's a free Xantia up for grabs early next year by someone on here, then you would have £1k to do whatever you like with, possibly sitting in the pub explaining to people at great length who don't want to listen how you think Rovers are crap. Rovers aren't crap, it's vauxhalls wot are - phackt! AMC Rebel, forddeliveryboy and carlo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Free Xantia??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Free Xantia???http://autoshite.com/topic/26609-matraanother-oneplus-free-car-contentand-another-contender/ Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Lucas. beko1987 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Reverend Bluejeans Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 £1000 banger - Merc. C or E class, M111 petrol, 4 speed auto, the odd rust bleb but what a comfortable and relaxing way to travel. The bug eyed E Class is a nice old turd for bicycle money. Avoid the 2002 onwards 1.8 M271 petrol four at all costs. Partridge and sierraman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P304r5 Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Just bought a BMW, an E36 though. 1.6 hatchback model for my first car. Picking it up tomorrow! theorganist, Dave_Q and Lacquer Peel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Here's how you're meant to do it, you gotta show 'em the money, make sure they know you're serious. Mmmm, check out those lovely Euros. Partridge, The Moog and Cavcraft 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter C Posted December 17, 2016 Author Share Posted December 17, 2016 Car purchased. Found a lovely 2001 330Ci SE, 100k on the clock, great spec, everything works, superb condition, mint engine and 'box. Purchase price only slightly exceeded the original budget but still a great result. Have some pics. Vince70, spike60, AMC Rebel and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantingYoof Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 You got an automatic rather than a manual. You lied to us in your opening post (!). This is how you repay us for our genuinely helpful suggestions that began immediately following the opening of the thread?! :-( Partridge and AMC Rebel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazoli Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 That looks lush, I've been eyeing these up after finding a buyer for my focus, I used to get 22mpg out of my 528i so will probably buy a 2.0 or 2.2 one this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 27mpg from my 3 litre manual. Jazoli 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf892 Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 The Beige/cream leather in Tayne' s one looks far classier......... Other than that it looks nice. AMC Rebel and crapcarcollector 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 That looks shit. Cavcraft, alf892, Supernaut and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Reverend Bluejeans Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Good choice. The 330i auto does drive well. I'm an SE m,an myself - don't really do M Sport bruv. Got loads of used bits here including a couple of factory CD head units. AMC Rebel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlo Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Why is it the leather on those 3 series BMWs looks so hard, cheap and nasty? Even the cloth trim look dreary too. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Good choice. The 330i auto does drive well. I'm an SE m,an myself - don't really do M Sport bruv. Got loads of used bits here including a couple of factory CD head units.Do those head units play MP3 cds do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Car purchased. Found a lovely 2001 330Ci SE, 100k on the clock, great spec, everything works, superb condition, mint engine and 'box. Purchase price only slightly exceeded the original budget but still a great result. Have some pics. image.jpeg image.jpeg image.jpeg What a complete pile of shit! I wouldn't waste over a grand on that. You can keep it mate robinmasters, Richard, Dave_Q and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinmasters Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 I stopped the thought of being helpful as soon as Peter attacked Taynes car and said Rovers weren't good. So, with that in mind: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162322007399 Renault Laguna Expression? Something like this, probably: The Moog, anonymous user, alcyonecorporation and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Reverend Bluejeans Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Do those head units play MP3 cds do you think? Think so - have a read of this: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=806542 The main difference is the type of aerial connection - older ones have a conventional type. You'll need to pull your radio out (5 mins - surround trim prised off and two screws) and post a pic of the aerial connector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tapir Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 mot history looks good, when you say exceeded budget???? laguna would have been perfect. fatharris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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