Got bored of the Clio (///M)

[Pep]

Well, my idea of a track day Clio never really panned out (drove it about 1000 miles in wish months!) so decided it had to be replaced. Getting rid of my van also and back to 1 vehicle, so it had to be something good.

Went through several options and finally ended up here as a bit of an impulse buy:

The car is absolutely bang on, FULL BMW history, had BMW warranty up until end of 2010 so I have all the warranty claims carried out printed up, old MOT's etc, the lot. Drives so good its hard to believe!

How anyone can not buy one if they are in the position is beyond me.

Also, many thanks to the standard member in these threads, Sir_Dave. What a legend, cheers mate.

More pictures will follow, just a few on my first morning to work in it.

Got a few plans to brighten it up a bit but on the whole it's staying as is. I know everyone will comment on the 18's but I had to compromise with buying a sorted car, wheels were't a priority, and in person it looks mean as hell!

 

[Gray]

Very nice, Joe!

I actually prefer the 18" they are a little less shouty / bling' bling'

It looks like a good spec too... Manual, sat nav

 

[Gaz.]

Was going to mention the wheels until the final sentence. Looks like it's been well looked after.

 

[Scrooge]

Very nice, I like the wheels aswell

 

[daveski]

Love that interior. Do want.

 

[bennno2005]

Nice colour combo. Desperatly needs the 19"s IMO though just doesnt look right!

 

[Sir_Dave]

Also, many thanks to the standard member in these threads, Sir_Dave. What a legend, cheers mate.

Not a problem whatsoever!! Shame im too gay to have one myself lol.

Great spec though, id want 18's next i think. 19's look great if you are going for the blingy look, but i think from a driving perspective, the 18's are reputedly better. If/when i have another one, it will be manual, with 18's and preferably half leather. Hero spec iirc. Will be interesting to see how the R32 compares from a running cost perspective ...

 

[Ian_182]

I just think the 18's look wrong.Almost like they did an SE spec for the M3.

That aside i love the silver on red,it looks lovely.

 

[Gaz.]

I don't think it's the size of the 18s, it's their design that doesn't look right on the M.

 

[Pep]

Cheers for the comments. I do like the 19's but it was never a must have. The car is perfect and has been very well maintained! Even had a trip into derby this morning in rush hour traffic and got 24mpg!

Really nice to have a sunroof again too, helps let the noise in the car too!

Going to get some smoked indicators for the front off eBay and *maybe* a black grill too, don't like the chrome. Rest is going on tyres and fuel.

Not been this happy since I got my 182 4 years ago! Insurance at 23 is under a grand too, winner!

 

[Ian_182]

It is an awsome upgrade.

 

[The Boosh!]

Looks mint Joe. Very understated and not 'look at me'. I need to sell the Clio big time.

 

[Silent_Scone]

Lol another one converted to the trident mobile. Looks nice, wheels should be the first to go

 

[Hixle]

Superb mate. I love the 18's on them!

 

[Gray]

Lol another one converted to the trident mobile. Looks nice, wheels should be the first to go

LOL.

 

[gex23]

Looking good Joe - But i'm sure you could find a better place for snaps then Sainsburys car park ffs:rasp:! Bet it sounds mean as f*ck.

I'm looking at selling the 197 for an R26 - I'm sure you had one at some point? (I lose track with your cars!)

 

[Djw John]

Very nice mate, also FYI weve been in that sainsburys pre fcs, stupid place for cash machines

 

[HoneyBadger]

CSL's/BBS's... might as well

 

[Scoot]

Very nice mate, my previous m3 had 19's which I then changed to CSL 19's and it was always a bit crashy. I am currently in conversation about getting my second one and will probably get 18's as looking to do some track work. Who are you insured with? I'm 24 and had my M3 at 23 and cheapest I could get was £1400 with Admiral and thats living in a very good postcode no points and 7 year ncb.

 

[Gray]

Looking good Joe - But i'm sure you could find a better place for snaps then Sainsburys car park ffs:rasp:! Bet it sounds mean as f*ck.

I'm looking at selling the 197 for an R26 - I'm sure you had one at some point? (I lose track with your cars!)

I've got an r26 now, Ant... more than welcome to have a look / run in it

 

[gex23]

I've got an r26 now, Ant... more than welcome to have a look / run in it

So I see - Cheers for the offer, i'll have to take you up on that! Hoping to look at some in the next 3 months with a view to buying.

 

[Nick172Cup]

Looks great! Much prefer the 18's, I like the dish they have on them rather than the 19's which don't. A set of eibachs to drop it a tax and it'll look lovely.

 

[Gray]

So I see - Cheers for the offer, i'll have to take you up on that! Hoping to look at some in the next 3 months with a view to buying.

Although it's not quite standard... Would be good to see you again mate, it's been a while!

I might be looking to sell mine in a few months, job change dependant.

 

[Ian_182]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=e46+csl+alloys&_sacat=0

 

[Silent_Scone]

Although it's not quite standard... Would be good to see you again mate, it's been a while!

I might be looking to sell mine in a few months, job change dependant.

Swap x

semi kidding lol

 

[Cueball]

How much we talking for something like that?

 

[Gray]

Swap x

semi kidding lol

Deal. x

semi kidding lol

 

[Sir_Dave]

How much we talking for something like that?

About the same as a decent 197 Cup.

But you get better mpg in the ///M.

 

[Silent_Scone]

How much we talking for something like that?

An E46 M3? Between 8-11k for a decent one privately. I'd rather genuinely have an R26 though personally

 

[Nick172Cup]

An E46 M3? Between 8-11k for a decent one privately. I'd rather genuinely have an R26 though personally

Lol Wut?

Having been in an R26, you mustn't like driving then!

 

[Pep]

Will reply to everyone later but thanks!

RE the pics that was on my way to work, nipped to MacD's for a breakfast wrap and thought I'd grab a couple of pics!
Will be more to follow at the weekend no doubt!

The wheels are awesome in real life though, trust me!

 

[Sir_Dave]

An E46 M3? Between 8-11k for a decent one privately. I'd rather genuinely have an R26 though personally

Decent M3's are much less than £8-11k btw.

 

[Nick172Cup]

Decent M3's are much less than £8-11k btw.

Lol! Just what I thought!

 

[Silent_Scone]

Decent M3's are much less than £8-11k btw.

Decent is open to debate. Bet you'd get a CRACKING one for less lol.


I'd just prefer an R, sorry! Don't shoot me down for it (pardon the pun)

EDIT, probably shouldn't of used the Ops pic lol. They're great cars x

 

[Leeshez]

Nice .

 

[pastieman]

Good upgrade this is where I will be next or back in an e36 m3 Evo

Need to wait til the spending stops on the house lol

 

[Englebert]

Nice move. Guy at work has bought the same colour combo but with 19s. Fitted a chav plate to it, something like J1 00 GAV. FFS.

I'd put eibachs or similar on, as the springs will snap anyway (if they haven't already!), and then the 18s will suit it fine. Having said that, if you wanted to look like SRS track driver, then i'm not sure i would have gone for the lap dancing lounge red interior, or sunroof...

 

[Pep]

Will have my plate on it as soon as the logbook comes back 'V12 PEP' but that's not chavvy!

Good job im not a hardcore track driver!
Love the red leather and the sunroof, but again neither were necessities. I didn't really have a spec in mind, main thing was get one with a proper history, the rest would just do!

 

[Bjorn]

Nice colour combo, some cars carry off silver well. This is one of them.

 

[philmots]

Wheels look great. Don't change them.

Nice car.