Thinking of selling my 328i aswell!
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Topic: Thinking of selling my 328i aswell!
Posted By: T.J.
Subject: Thinking of selling my 328i aswell!
Date Posted: 05-January-2006 at 09:36
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All this talk of car-changing has made me wanna scratch that itch. So I'm toying about an E36 M3.. which means the E36 328i has to go. PM if you're interested, and I'll give ya the low down. (This doesn't violate forum rules, does it?) ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254"> 
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
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Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 05-January-2006 at 09:39
Ah sure rules are there to be broken.....oops I mean bent!!!  ------------- Richie 
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Posted By: Fey!
Date Posted: 05-January-2006 at 12:20
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Ah, lads... ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com""> 
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Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 05-January-2006 at 12:24
Waa?  ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 05-January-2006 at 12:41
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TJ - stick an advert in the http://www.bmwcarclubgb.co.uk/rm/forsale.asp - Cars For Sale pages but I'll leave this thread here as I know you are a member.
------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: techno violet
Date Posted: 05-January-2006 at 13:54
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Jasus,yis are all selling up by the looks of it ------------- E36 323i coupe,E30 325sport.  
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Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 06-January-2006 at 04:01
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Thanks Killian! Membership has it's privilages... ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: e46fan
Date Posted: 06-January-2006 at 04:07
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im sellin a 01 316i saloon too!
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Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 06-January-2006 at 04:16
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GOOD GOD! What did Xmas do to all of us?!?! ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: lesurely
Date Posted: 06-January-2006 at 04:42
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Too much top gear on uktv over the christmas they ran back to back shows, wheelers deelers wasnt bad also helped plant the seed.
------------- e30 325is (deceased) e36 318is under major construction E39 530D Sport mtec (all the bells and whistles ) Basic unit of laryngitis: 1 hoarsepower lesurely |
T.J. wrote:
Posted By: Fey!
Date Posted: 06-January-2006 at 05:56
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TJ - I know where a fab 728 has just come up....... would save you the grand that the wedding car rental would cost you! And you could make a few quid back renting it out to other members for their weddings!!! Also, how well would it look in Mondello - the only 7 there.... ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com"">
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Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 06-January-2006 at 06:34
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My brother has a silver 735i! Not that it'll be much use - getting married in Verona, and the villa we've rented has a 13th century church on the grounds.. dunno will they leave anything on the 30yards of grass between the two! PS: My brother was up @ the April trackday, and for a wee while was contemplating taking it out! ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: Fey!
Date Posted: 06-January-2006 at 06:37
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Going out in style, eh? ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com"">
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Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 06-January-2006 at 06:49
Ya only do it once! (I hope! unless Angelina Jolie / Jessica Alba start returning my calls....  )------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: ludo
Date Posted: 08-January-2006 at 09:03
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Keep it T.J. just keep modding it a bit for little money (M50 manifold, BBTB, Cams, SS exhaust line and remapp, a set of lightweight wheels). You'll end up with a car almost as fast in the real world and cheaper to maintain. Or you can just forgot all I said and bolt on a SC!!! I was driving last week with a friend and we swapped cars. he has an Mcoupe and not saying it's not faster, but the engine is so linear, only if you look at the tacho you realise how fast your moving. Mine in comparison feels more involving to drive. That opinion was shared by my friend (a 50 something ex rally driver) and he was trully surprised how well the lil 2.8l was going. Up to about 80-90mph the difference is minimal, above the M definitely have the legs, but I think a set of cams would greatly reduce the difference as proven by narusa and is lil 2.5l that was spanking us all on mondello.
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Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 08-January-2006 at 16:30
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*LOL* So Ludo is the fella on my right shoulder, wearing white. I think the fella wearing red needs to shout in my left ear pretty sharpish! Cheers for the feedback Ludo. I agree with your comments, and with my chassis sorted as good as any M3 (in my opinion, having been in both around Mondello)& the LSD, mine is a good yoke around a circuit. But... but but but.... an M is an M. Ja know? So we'll see. Depends if I make what I need to on the 328, and what sorta M3s are out there! ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: BM Fan
Date Posted: 08-January-2006 at 16:42
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TJ - Haing made the change and gone from a standard 328 to an M and I
hate to have to say this but I'd buy another 328 before I'd buy another
E36 M..... Flame suit now on! ------------- Martin In BMW exile at the moment (Shame on me for lurking!!!) Previous Models 2001 E39 520i Auto 1996 E36 M3 Evo Individual 1996 E36 328i Coupe 1997 E36 318i Conv 1992 E36 316i Sln 
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Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 09-January-2006 at 04:42
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hmm... the white suited men are ganging up on my right shoulder now! Not to mention a few PMs from people telling me I should reconsider! Has my fiance put ye up to this?! Ok.. I'll tot up what I could spend the upgrade money on under the 328i bonnet and re-inform my decision-making process. I know the only reason I'd be changing to the M3 would be the extra power.. ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
...and having my first M-power car of course! Maybe I should hold tough like I have been doing until I can get the right sort of E34 M5, which is my 1st choice M-power motor. Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 09-January-2006 at 05:16
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TJ
Buy the m3 - you wont regret it! More torque on tap than a 328 even with mods.  ------------- |
Posted By: UJM3
Date Posted: 09-January-2006 at 05:48
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Don't forget the M3's bigger brakes, nicer seats, you can mod a M3 same as you can mod a 328.. Panel filter, loose the cats and youll be touching 300brake |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: 09-January-2006 at 06:03
...and probably touching cloth too!!! lol! ------------- 
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Posted By: BM Fan
Date Posted: 09-January-2006 at 06:18
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I don't regret buying the M and Eamo is right about the torque but
as Ludo said above, the M only starts to come on song at 90+. But
then Eamo also sold his and moved back to an E30 so its not all about
the bhp. I reckon if you've got a desire to own an M Power machine then go for it. If you do move from 328 and particularly one thats as sorted on the suspension as yours (suspension and LSD were the biggest differences that I noticed - not the power) I'll be interested to hear how you find it. So I suppose if I lived in Germany and had the use of proper roads then the M would be the car of choice, but for a bit of crack on regular roads, getting the tail out without killing someone there's not much between them - especially as the M has a lot more grip. Just giving you my perspective and not running down the M power machines as I love them, but hopefully getting accross the point that the 328 is a spectacular car and in my opinion very underestimated ------------- Martin In BMW exile at the moment (Shame on me for lurking!!!) Previous Models 2001 E39 520i Auto 1996 E36 M3 Evo Individual 1996 E36 328i Coupe 1997 E36 318i Conv 1992 E36 316i Sln
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Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 09-January-2006 at 06:32
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Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 09-January-2006 at 06:38
I sure did. The e36 m3 was savage quick in a straight line but looks wise was a bit boring and every boy racer that passed me in civics and the like had m3 mirrors which annoyed me even more! Anyone can drive fast in a striaght line but going quick around tight twisty bends is a different story altogether. The e30 is awesome in this are and the rawness of the car and the fact that it is driver involving made me go back. Thats not to say that I wouldnt buy another e36 - I would. There just 2 different cars and you cant compare like for like. But Martin has had a 328 and an M3 and is offering sound practical advice. But I'd still buy an m3 over a 328 anyday and prices are on a par anyways. ------------- |
Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 09-January-2006 at 06:57
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As per the PM I sent Martin, the extra costs per annum are around €1,000 extra between tax, insurance, petrol, & routine servicing (only the best went into the 328i). All the advice has been great lads. Ye've all been there and know the ups and downs. But I haven't. And ye know yerselves - ya gotta try these things My main issue is money. Tight budget @ the mo for it to be feasible for me. If it's not, I won't be too upset. the 2nd prize ain't too bad! ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 09-January-2006 at 06:59
PS @ Eamo... maybe I'll put standard E36 mirrors on to buck the trend ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: kdevitt
Date Posted: 09-January-2006 at 06:59
Purchase prices for the 328 are still a good bit cheaper than M3, running costs for the M3 will always be more than the 328 though - not necessarily petrol, but tax/insurance etc. Have driven 5/6 M3's, including Evo's, and personally I reckon you'd need to push them very hard to notice a distinct difference over the 328i. ------------- http://www.bmw-driver.net - BMW-Driver.net |
Posted By: Robbie Bradford
Date Posted: 09-January-2006 at 13:49
Go for it TJ, M power is the only way to travel  ------------- http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 - http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 |
Posted By: BM Fan
Date Posted: 09-January-2006 at 14:28
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TJ - if you're talking about serious track time and if your going to
the "Ring" then get the M its only on the track that the M will really
start to shine.
------------- Martin In BMW exile at the moment (Shame on me for lurking!!!) Previous Models 2001 E39 520i Auto 1996 E36 M3 Evo Individual 1996 E36 328i Coupe 1997 E36 318i Conv 1992 E36 316i Sln
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Posted By: DAM998
Date Posted: 11-January-2006 at 11:48
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For curiosity sake, was the M3 much sorer on juice than the 328? What sorta of mpg did you get for each ? Thanks |
Posted By: BM Fan
Date Posted: 13-January-2006 at 06:07
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DAM998 - my commute was Portmarnock to Naas (M50 rush hour both ways) 328 - 95 Octane 30mpg M3 - 98 Octane 30/31mpg M3 - 95 Octane 27/28 mpg And before anyone says anything, I wasn'r purposely driving like a granny!!!! That was driving along with traffic, no racing possible, odd time you might get to gun them for a few seconds but not often due to traffic and that was average over several weeks not a single run. Its only my opinion but as the engines had so much torgue they would pull them selves along effortlessly at 1000rpm. On a long journey the mileages did not improve very much (2/3 mpg) - possibly due to more enthusiatic use of the right foot. City, with serious stop / go action. knock another mile or two off those figures ------------- Martin In BMW exile at the moment (Shame on me for lurking!!!) Previous Models 2001 E39 520i Auto 1996 E36 M3 Evo Individual 1996 E36 328i Coupe 1997 E36 318i Conv 1992 E36 316i Sln
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Posted By: AHEALY
Date Posted: 13-January-2006 at 17:37
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Thats not too bad, my best from the scoobie turbo was 27mpg this week cos of a trip down to Limerick, but is normally only about 22mpg with a mixture of town and country driving. ------------- Ado '97 523i & 95 M3 97 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon (sold) |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 15-January-2006 at 06:29
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well i think im going for it - have a deal with the owner thats just to good to ignore ------------- |
Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 16-January-2006 at 04:17
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? waja talking 'bout, Eamo? Buying an S2k? (Or my 328?
------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 16-January-2006 at 04:31
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S2k!
How did it go yesterday? ------------- |
Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 16-January-2006 at 06:40
Good - M3s are alot quicker than 328is!!!  No matter what I do, I need to shift the 328i ASAP. that's my conclusion. ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 16-January-2006 at 07:02
welcome to the M club baby!! you wont regret it!! ------------- |
Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 16-January-2006 at 07:43
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I'm regretting the stress and anxiety I'm feeling @ the mo trying to sell the 328i to get my butt back in one of those seats... that's what I am! Such tasty seats... The 328i with ACS suspension has the match of it cross country (though a completely different feel - not edgier but a little lighter on its feet and slightly softer sprung), but in terms of straight line overall pace the M is noticably quicker alright, no matter what gear or revs. It's linearity means after a bit you'd get used to it, but bouncing between M3s and 328s yesterday, you feel the power difference alright. ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 16-January-2006 at 07:57
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so in summary your saying there is a noticeable differnence between the 328 and an m3. ------------- |
Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 16-January-2006 at 08:32
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In summary, yes! ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 18-January-2006 at 09:04
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just been browsing around on some other forums - seems TJ has something to tell us! ------------- |
Posted By: GStanley
Date Posted: 18-January-2006 at 09:08
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Yup, I've spotted that too Eamo. He seems to be keeping very quiet isn't he?
I'll let ye in on a secret, T.J. is after getting a boob job and a face lift ------------- 96 Subaru Impreza WRX Estate e30 325 Track Car |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 18-January-2006 at 09:27
thats not a secret - everyone knows about that!! ------------- |
Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 18-January-2006 at 09:35
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didn't need the boob job - KFC & Pizza Hut in the office park I work in have provided me with the cans & no silicone required.
So yeah... the 328i is going to its new owner tonight! A BMWClub member who only lives a few miles away from me: Don (aka BeemerBoy) & myself shook on it last night. He was at the last trackday in his E36 320i coupe with M3 grey leather interior & BBS wheels, so he's maintaining the style but upping the ponies a tad. Delighted tis going to someone in the club who loves his cars, and who will I know keep it in a fashion its accustomed to! And if the 328i is gone, it means something must be replacing it! Something Daytona Violet, with a crackle-black cam cover flanked by 6 exquisite throttle bodies. Something with Vader seats, sunflower alloys.....
------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 18-January-2006 at 09:44
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woohooo!!! good man TJ - finally an M owner.
I hardly know the car boss?? ------------- |
Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 18-January-2006 at 09:53
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You may well know it, Eamo... you may well!! Work in Dublin tomorrow, so train up & picking up new whip on the way down. It'll be a nice cruise into work on Friday! ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 18-January-2006 at 09:57
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congrats TJ - hope you enjoy the car as much as I did. You couldnt have bought a nicer car and Im not just saying that. ------------- |
Posted By: Robbie Bradford
Date Posted: 18-January-2006 at 10:01
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Good man TJ, you won't regret it for a minute. Best of luck with it ------------- http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 - http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 |
Posted By: UJM3
Date Posted: 18-January-2006 at 10:09
| Best of luck TJ.. |
Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 18-January-2006 at 10:09
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Cheers lads! Looking forward to it I have to say. I'm on the blower as I type to the insurers.. 8mins, currently on hold, and a feeling I'm going to have the usual verbal warfare (I had it last week when I decided to change 7 was tying them down to quotes etc - eventually got satisfaction. Dose I've to do this EVERY time though. Do they not have any sort of computerised client records to show history?!?) ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: UJM3
Date Posted: 18-January-2006 at 10:14
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Try Brittons in Donegal, good for M3's :) On-line too... |
Posted By: BigPhil
Date Posted: 18-January-2006 at 10:34
Did you get an new / E46 M3 ?? What colour / year ???
------------- 997 C2 now. |
Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 18-January-2006 at 10:38
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e36 - 95 - Daytona Violet. Insurers are duckin' & dodgin' as usual. 37mins on the phone in the end! Still, best just bite the bullet & press ahead! Renewal in May. I'll try brittons there - cheers UJM3 ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 18-January-2006 at 10:47
Congrats TJ...sounds nice.Cant wait to see pics.  ------------- Richie
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Posted By: Skillie
Date Posted: 18-January-2006 at 11:06
| Brittons just quouted me 1200 fully comp online for an EVO i'm only 26 so thats not bad |
Posted By: kdevitt
Date Posted: 18-January-2006 at 11:18
Brittons put all their online quotes through XS Direct now... along with a load of other companies... check out the excess
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Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 18-January-2006 at 11:40
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Funny thats the same quote I got on a 3.0L,3.2 and a 728i. Funny how they are all the same. ------------- Richie
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Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 18-January-2006 at 11:44
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yeah - I got a decent quote too. I'll stick with Quinn till my May renewal, and then see. They're not as competitive as Brittons right now, but are swearing black & blue my renewal will be alright! ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 18-January-2006 at 11:51
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some pix of the car! Hope you dont mind TJ
http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=141 - click here ------------- |
Posted By: GStanley
Date Posted: 18-January-2006 at 11:55
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Ah I think purple is a gay colour ------------- 96 Subaru Impreza WRX Estate e30 325 Track Car |
Posted By: Fey!
Date Posted: 18-January-2006 at 11:58
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Beautiful. Enjoy, TJ. ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com"">
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Posted By: topazman
Date Posted: 18-January-2006 at 12:23
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Nice one TJ now keep her between the ditches ------------- Now 2004 M3 Coupe Silver Grey with all the bits |
Posted By: BM Fan
Date Posted: 18-January-2006 at 14:31
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TJ - well done, enjoy. Asking questions just confuses everything,
best to get on with it a decide for your self with a clear head.
------------- Martin In BMW exile at the moment (Shame on me for lurking!!!) Previous Models 2001 E39 520i Auto 1996 E36 M3 Evo Individual 1996 E36 328i Coupe 1997 E36 318i Conv 1992 E36 316i Sln
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Posted By: ludo
Date Posted: 18-January-2006 at 16:28
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keep the shiney side up T.J.! Might see you around nurburg soon!
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Posted By: mackeroo1
Date Posted: 18-January-2006 at 16:42
lovely TJ enjoy and wear well 
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Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 05:57
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Cheers lads! It did over 30 mpg last night on the drive down. And alot less mpg when I extended the trip slightly via local back road. God the speed of it - tis bonorville everytime I crack open the throttles!! Right now just enjoying looking out the 1st floor window down at it every 5 mins. I actually checked the weather forecast last night & decided it was worth going out in the drizzle and the wind to give it a wash so it'd be shiny today if the sun was gonna shine - glad I did! I'm buzzin'!!! ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 06:15
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delighted for ya TJ - she served me well and will no doubt server you even better. ------------- |
Posted By: Skillie
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 06:20
| Brilliant lad get the pics up!!!!!!! I'm 95% convinced an M3 will be my next purchase in the spring, I can't wait. Health to enjoy and wear it well and all that!! I'm very jealous |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 06:29
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here ya go skillie
http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=141 - click here ------------- |
Posted By: Skillie
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 06:54
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Gift!!
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Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 07:09
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some fresh ones I took this morning... http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=144 - http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?albu m=144 ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: UJM3
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 07:15
| Looks mint! |
Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 07:23
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I swear I'm not drooling...congrats TJ.I'm back on my buzz again for one. ------------- Richie
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Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 07:29
about time you came over to the "M" side!! ------------- |
Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 07:38
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You're damn right Eamo it is. Expect to see me in an M car in the near future. ------------- Richie
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Posted By: UJM3
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 07:49
| you know it makes sense Richie! |
Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 08:10
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(To be sung to Harvey Norman ad) Go Richie! Go Richie! Go buy an M3.. GO!
------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: Fey!
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 08:15
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Couldn't imagine you in a Micra, Mondeo or Marea, Richie! Maybe a Maserati, though!!! ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com"">
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Posted By: GStanley
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 08:32
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Very very jealous.............. Got to take me for a spin in that beauty soon fella......... Just sitting here at the desk in disgust. I WANT IT........... ------------- 96 Subaru Impreza WRX Estate e30 325 Track Car |
Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 08:39
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Do ya want the bills too? I've a feeling life won't be the cheapest with it. But tis a price I'm willing to pay for now. Until I get an E46 M3 or 993 Porker or NS-X (already planning the new car - I've a couple of years to thing about it!) ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: GStanley
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 08:45
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What about an M5? Could be lighter on petrol than the 200sx, 19.8mpg ain't great for a 1.8 ------------- 96 Subaru Impreza WRX Estate e30 325 Track Car |
Posted By: b318isp
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 08:47
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Congrats, I know you'll love it! ------------- 
http://www.esatclear.ie/~bpurcell/index.html - My E30 318is Site |
Posted By: UJM3
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 09:11
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T.J. They are nowhere near as dear to run as people think..eat rear tyres though... |
Posted By: Skillie
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 09:26
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Looking good TJ I'd say you won't be working late today. Not with that weapon outside the window looking up at ya!! ------------- Now: 03 Nissan 350Z 98 E36 318i Touring Previous: 94 E34 520i (FOR SALE needs engine but running and cheap as chips) 95 E36 328i Coupe 95 E36 316iSE Saloon |
Posted By: DAM998
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 09:30
Lovely car. I see it still have Northern plates on it. Is it not registered in the south? And if so what way does that work - when insuring it do they not require it to be registered in the south of Ireland? Spose they mightnt care as it no odds to them? |
Posted By: UJM3
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 10:00
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I had mine insured on english plates for 6 months and made no difference as long as i "intended" registering it.. Keep it on the northern plates as long as you can.. I always park in the same spot , english plates no hassel, changed the plates and got a ticket for failure to display tax... only had the plates on a week and hadn't got to the tax office yet..
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Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 10:09
Well it wont be a micra or a maserati...this is what I'm eyeing up right now. Just need to shift the 728i.
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Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 10:11
oh yes!!  ------------- |
Posted By: UJM3
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 10:11
| Look great with a hard top and the windows down..pillarless coupe ..cool |
Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 10:18
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and no badge in the grille
It's tasty isn't it. Would stand me 14k back on Irish plates. ------------- Richie
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Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 10:29
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Eamo - I thought you had moved the e36 M3 on months ago? ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: UJM3
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 10:29
| Really , thats a bargin! Duty must of come down.. |
Posted By: BM Fan
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 10:56
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Lovely motor Ritche, what is she??
------------- Martin In BMW exile at the moment (Shame on me for lurking!!!) Previous Models 2001 E39 520i Auto 1996 E36 M3 Evo Individual 1996 E36 328i Coupe 1997 E36 318i Conv 1992 E36 316i Sln
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Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 11:06
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@ dergside: Eamo moved (now mine) on Q2 last year.. I bought it off the guy he had moved it on to. ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: BM Fan
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 11:08
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TJ - meant to congratulate you on the new motor - enjoy
------------- Martin In BMW exile at the moment (Shame on me for lurking!!!) Previous Models 2001 E39 520i Auto 1996 E36 M3 Evo Individual 1996 E36 328i Coupe 1997 E36 318i Conv 1992 E36 316i Sln
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Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 11:18
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Now it makes sense! Its great to see real petrolheads getting cars like these. They are a waste otherwise! ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 11:45
1996 M3 Evo  ------------- Richie
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Posted By: techno violet
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 14:58
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Very nice,i like the rims too ------------- E36 323i coupe,E30 325sport.
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Posted By: Robbie Bradford
Date Posted: 20-January-2006 at 15:57
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Well done TJ, take it easy getting used to the power difference. I got the tail out in 1st gear after a fill at the petrol sation the first day i bought it, almost a brown trouser moment. The bald rear tyres didn't help when putting the power down Enjoy it but respect the power and get ready to waste everyone on the road @Richie - Nice looking motor, now go get it man ------------- http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 - http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 |
Posted By: AHEALY
Date Posted: 22-January-2006 at 16:48
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Congrats TJ, well she may wear for you. Except the tyres of course ------------- Ado '97 523i & 95 M3 97 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon (sold) |