Stu
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Location: Madchester UK Drives: 2014 BMW M135i
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As above with the full works pack on it? (200bhp I think?)
What did you think of it?
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Steve
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no, but am i strange for wanting one? 
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Stu
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Originally posted by Steve
no, but am i strange for wanting one?
Hope not pal! I bought one at weekend y'see! 
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Kif
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Registered: 13th Jan 05
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Originally posted by Steve
no, but am i strange for wanting one?
Yeah, only strange people buy them  
Seriously though, i really like them. I drove one ageeeeees ago and actually did like the drive 
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nik
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I had one. For about 3 weeks. Unreliable pile of..
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Stu
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I did take it for a test drive and it felt ok (altho nothing feels fast anymore  ) but I couldnt really kick the shit out of it with some clown of a salesman next to me!
Pleased with my purchase tho, just couldnt bring myself to buy something too sensible! 
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nik
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Now for the sensible reply although the above was very true, luckily BMW covered 6-7k's worth under warrenty (04 plate, 12k miles when I had it - new gearbox, s/c, sunroof etc list went on).
Was quiet good fun to drive, nippy in town, handled well for FWD, build quality was far better than CTR, Seat etc etc pic below..
Also thought the insurance group (19) is silly for the performance IMHO.
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Steve
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are you a drug dealer stu?
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Stu
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Originally posted by nik
I had one. For about 3 weeks. Unreliable pile of..
Not what I wanted to hear! I always thought they were quite good! What problems did you have Nik? Im hoping cos this is 18 months old (with a 5 year extended warranty) I'll be ok!
Its gonna be my day to day runabout so it needs to be reliable!
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nik
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In all fairness BMW are VERY good with their warrenties so long as you have plenty left I wouldn't worry too much mate. The gearboxes are a bit soft though although I think the newer ones are stronger, mine was borderline on a 2004 IIRC. Apart from these problems it was fine
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morpheus22
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never driven one.but i have seen one in the next village and i have to say i really like the look of them
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Stu
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Originally posted by nik
Now for the sensible reply although the above was very true, luckily BMW covered 6-7k's worth under warrenty (04 plate, 12k miles when I had it - new gearbox, s/c, sunroof etc list went on).
Was quiet good fun to drive, nippy in town, handled well for FWD, build quality was far better than CTR, Seat etc etc pic below..
Also thought the insurance group (19) is silly for the performance IMHO.
Looks great that Nik!!! Altho Im hoping any problems my car may have had will be all sorted now, Ive got the warranty anyway (sort of glad I paid a bit more to have the 5 years now!!!!)
Like I say, I just need a comfy, solid, day to day runabout for work and size isnt really an issue anymore with my new job role. To be honest the mini isnt my favourite hot hatch - For me it would be a Clio Sport, 106GTI etc etc something stripped, light and balls out but Ive got the TVR for that sort of stuff!
Cheers for the replies guys!
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Stu
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Originally posted by Steve
are you a drug dealer stu?
Haha, nah, I like an easy life me! 
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Steve
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Registered: 30th Mar 02
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how do you get your money? i earn a semi respectable wage and could only really afford the cooper s works as my main and only car, let alone a tvr aswell
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nik
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Enjoy Won't be long before your tuning it I was on the brink after a few days!
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Stu
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how do you get your money? i earn a semi respectable wage and could only really afford the cooper s works as my main and only car, let alone a tvr aswell
Haha, I dunno really, Ive just always been good with money, never really struggled and Ive got a pretty well paid job as well! Was even better before I got rid of my ex too, got the house on my own now! Ah well, she would have never let me have a TVR anyway!
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Colin
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Very nice, the burds got a normal cooper, its ok seats give me a back injury though after 1/2 hr Always wanted a go in a works S
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Colin
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Haha, I dunno really, Ive just always been good with money, never really struggled and Ive got a pretty well paid job as well! Was even better before I got rid of my ex too, got the house on my own now! Ah well, she would have never let me have a TVR anyway!
Who do you work for??
Im going to be making about a grand a week in my new job & dont think I could afford a TVR
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Steve
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he works for the black man with gold rings and chains and big leather jacket down the street
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Colin
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he works for the black man with gold rings and chains and big leather jacket down the street
looky looky del boy
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nik
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Denzel and Jermaine
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Steve
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nik you can stfu, you a drug dealer too
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Stu
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Originally posted by Stu
Haha, I dunno really, Ive just always been good with money, never really struggled and Ive got a pretty well paid job as well! Was even better before I got rid of my ex too, got the house on my own now! Ah well, she would have never let me have a TVR anyway!
Who do you work for??
Im going to be making about a grand a week in my new job & dont think I could afford a TVR
Constuction matey!!! Best industry there is!
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Colin
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CS's top drug dealer's
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Colin
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Originally posted by Stu
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Originally posted by Colin
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Originally posted by Stu
Haha, I dunno really, Ive just always been good with money, never really struggled and Ive got a pretty well paid job as well! Was even better before I got rid of my ex too, got the house on my own now! Ah well, she would have never let me have a TVR anyway!
Who do you work for??
Im going to be making about a grand a week in my new job & dont think I could afford a TVR
Constuction matey!!! Best industry there is!
Ah I had a wee go in the construction Ind.....went tits up for me
Im guessing your a surveyor?
Im away offshore soon to make an honest living
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