Thinking of selling as well!!!
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Topic: Thinking of selling as well!!!
Posted By: Eamo
Subject: Thinking of selling as well!!!
Date Posted: 13-January-2006 at 06:18
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Drove a Honda S2000 last night - omg!
I know its a bit of a hairdressers car but Im tempted to sell the M3 and buy one! |
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Posted By: kdevitt
Date Posted: 13-January-2006 at 06:36
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S2K is a legend of a car... I love them, have never heard anyone saying their a hairdressers car though. ------------- http://www.bmw-driver.net - BMW-Driver.net |
Posted By: BM Fan
Date Posted: 13-January-2006 at 06:37
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Gotta love those rice burners in either four or two wheel format. Mental when wound up, only heard good things about the S
------------- 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: 13-January-2006 at 06:39
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well eamo just did, and I confirm!! Eamo, you should try Z3M coupe, should be about the same money and There is a lot of guy switching from S2k to Mcoupe joining our french club. only down side in Ireland, it's a 3.2L so tax is much more than honda 2.0L. Did you ever consider an elise? |
kdevitt wrote:Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 13-January-2006 at 06:45
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I've had a good razz off an S2K and it was mental, partic when you get them into the 6-9,000 rev band. Dropping down to 'affordable' money @ the moment too. early ones were meant to be evil handlers on the limit, but you'd drive around that. great dash, driving position, sound, go, ride, balance.. can ye tell I'm a fan? (ditto the NSX!) ------------- 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: 13-January-2006 at 07:04
I think the Elise - although brilliant in their own right - are a bit gay but you could also argue so is the S2k. The power band between 6 and 9k rpm is savage and the one I drove had rwd! I have 3 other e30's at home in various guises so I wont be leaving Im afraid! ------------- |
Posted By: UJM3
Date Posted: 13-January-2006 at 07:09
| Thye are bullet proof as well.. shame the never made a coupe or fastback version.... |
Posted By: b318isp
Date Posted: 13-January-2006 at 08:09
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The engine has got to be one of the best in the world. not a bid retrofit for an E30! ------------- 
http://www.esatclear.ie/~bpurcell/index.html - My E30 318is Site |
Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 13-January-2006 at 09:07
Ouch.... A chap I work with has one and I might just point him in the direction of this thread! Seriously though, they are a bit manic and the rear end behaviour makes the e30 look positively saintly. The torque doesn't make an appearance until 5-6k rpm so you need to make them scream all the time to get anywhere. The novelty of that is wearing off for him a bit I think. For this reason, it may be available in the coming months. Not too cheap either.... ------------- 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: mikerd4
Date Posted: 13-January-2006 at 09:53
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i love the s2000, great cars ------------- 
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Posted By: denishogan
Date Posted: 13-January-2006 at 15:42
They're all RWD and being Hondas they'll probably average about 40mpg!! Check out http://www.mugen-power.com - Mugen to see some tasty bits for the S2000 (hope your Japanese is better than mine) or http://www.seriouswheels.com/top-King-Motorsports-Mugen-Honda-S2000.htm - King Motorsports which have some nice Mugen bits (in English)! ------------- 
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Posted By: Robbie Bradford
Date Posted: 13-January-2006 at 16:12
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LMAO Eamo i think you have gone mad my good man.........so how much you looking for the Macau beastie ------------- 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: 13-January-2006 at 17:18
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I dont really believe Eamo will sell, although i'm sure he'd get plenty of good offers. The LHD is the only thing that puts me off cos its a great investment. Saw a beautiful e36 M3 for sale in Limerick on carzone. Its a bit pricey for a '94 with 92k on clock but appears to be pristine with every receipt and very high spec. Has to be re-registered so €12k+ might be a bit steep. ------------- Ado '97 523i & 95 M3 97 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon (sold) |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 16-January-2006 at 08:50
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looks like i might take the plunge! ------------- |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 16-January-2006 at 09:25
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Eamo - how many cars have you sold over the last few years? Adding another one won't make much difference as presumably you will be back looking for another E30 soon! ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 16-January-2006 at 09:33
lol 
knowing me I'll be back in the market for another e30 within 6 months! ------------- |
Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 16-January-2006 at 10:49
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Well in that case, time the S2k purchase for April to September, so you can drop the hairdresser hood & work on your tan! (there's a lad looking for an E30 M3 on one of the other forums...) ------------- 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 10:52
ipc??? sent him a pm ------------- |
Posted By: M3DAVE
Date Posted: 17-January-2006 at 16:01
| I wont say i'm angry, just disapointed! Sounds good Eamo, I'm sure I'll soon be bored of my M3 cause I haven't seen it since the last track day ! what do you reckon your M3 is worth ? I'm hearing figures around € 14k for mine/yours type spec ! |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 17-January-2006 at 16:23
your hearing is fine! ------------- |
Posted By: M3DAVE
Date Posted: 17-January-2006 at 16:28
| Those cotton buds were well worth the money ! |
Posted By: Lurch
Date Posted: 18-January-2006 at 05:17
| Only thing id like to add is that if your tall, the S2000 can be very claustrophobic, im fairly tall and have the seat back against the bulkhead without much room to move. |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 18-January-2006 at 05:34
just as well Im a small fat lad!  ------------- |
Posted By: techno violet
Date Posted: 18-January-2006 at 06:42
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Was over in jersey last august,there was a few s2k's over there.I like them,would like them better with a tin-top.Any convertible looks a bit gay but i think the s2k pulls it off(not literally ------------- E36 323i coupe,E30 325sport.  
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Posted By: Dalts
Date Posted: 18-January-2006 at 11:34
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For those of you that are surprised, or in any doubt about his intentions, see my post from last June below. This was a reply to some of you wondering whether or not he had found his Nirvana...(maybe he will buy the 840 this time?)
From June 21st 2005 All, I had this conversation with Eamo over the weekend. Those of you that think he'll keep it, stop tormenting yourselves. You have to realise that he is a buyer and seller of cars... thats what he does... and thats what he loves... He'll cherish this car, love it to bits, probably love it more than any other, but he will sell it because that's what he does... Anyway, to hell with the psycho-analysis, I'm all for Eamo changing his car like I change jocks, cos I get to drive them all. Almost convinced him to buy an 840 this time...maybe next time. Also, I've seen some pics and this is a cracker. ------------- Have you any old autographs or tapes... 
Now: E39 523i, Audi A6 Avant Quattro, E30 318i Cab Then: E36 320i, E34 520i, E30 323i |
Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 18-January-2006 at 11:41
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*LMAO* Some summary of him, Dalts! ------------- 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 17:09
busted!  ------------- |
Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 18-January-2006 at 17:15
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Here's one for you Eamo, looks tidy, needs a bit of a polish and it will be fine..
http://www.geocities.com/hondaaddict/wreckedS2K.JPG - S2K link ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 18-January-2006 at 17:23
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link not working boss ------------- |
Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 18-January-2006 at 17:27
Here you go...
------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 18-January-2006 at 17:32
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nope - nothing! ------------- |
Posted By: US M3
Date Posted: 18-January-2006 at 19:48
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Any pics of this car Eamo? ------------- 1990 E30 M3 (US MODEL) 2008 BMW 520D M SPORT |
Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 18-January-2006 at 19:53
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Luckily enough its left hand drive. Looks like the drivers side is fine! A new wheel/tyre and 4 wheel alignment and she'll be good as new guv'nor. Being a single seater it also has a unique selling point come resale time! ------------- 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: Eamo
Date Posted: 19-January-2006 at 04:37
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ouch!!
the one I have my eye on is a bit cleaner than that! ------------- |
Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 19-January-2006 at 08:18
..could always ask Maguires if they fancy a challenge ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 19-January-2006 at 09:39
not yet Dave ------------- |