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Ian W
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16th Feb 11 at 20:44   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I'd love one, if I didn't do so many miles getting to work I would have one on the drive.

Trying to persuade my brother to buy one, that'll do me for now
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16th Feb 11 at 20:58   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by BarnshaW
considered an E39 M5 as an alternative?


Not even worth considering if he wants 35mpg from an m3!!! Haha
Warren G
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16th Feb 11 at 20:59   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Offer still stands on the m5 mark

Whats wrong with that
broster
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16th Feb 11 at 21:01   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Warren G
whats the smg box exactly? is it a semi auto?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2003-BMW-M3-E46-SMG-FULLY-LOADED-53K-MILES-SAT-NAV-TV-/130486791734?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item1e619e6e36


It's a manual box with some actuators on it etc, has same clutch as a manual to.
Jambo
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16th Feb 11 at 21:02   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I reckon it's safer. I nearly crashed as I "forgot" to change gear at a critical time.

Smg you never move hands from the wheel and keep eyes on the road. Never break concentration. I want
Colin
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I thought SMG had a double clutch set up?
big eck
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The smg has a lot of problems tho. The amount of posts on them on cutters speaks for itself.

Plus manual is more of a drivers car
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
I thought SMG had a double clutch set up?


That's the VW dsg box your thinking of shagger.
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quote:
Originally posted by Warren G
Offer still stands on the m5 mark

Whats wrong with that


What offer? Have I missed something?

I get 20-25mpg on a lon motorway run at 70mph! Average I get 16mpg! Other running costs are similar m5 is a faster car IMO! Very agile for the size! Let me k ow if you want to try one!
Colin
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16th Feb 11 at 21:08   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
I thought SMG had a double clutch set up?


That's the VW dsg box your thinking of shagger.


Probably
Fad
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16th Feb 11 at 21:17   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
SMG is a coventional 6 speed box with hydraulic slaves. SMG just gets bad press as people love going to BMW and getting their asses raped.

I'd rather an SMG any day
Colin
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SMG throttle blip FTW!!!
Tomnova16
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16th Feb 11 at 21:19   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Mrs dad does at least one smg a week. Big bill everytime.
He owns an independant BMW garage by the way

http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
Fad
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16th Feb 11 at 21:20   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Yes especially with the roof down and an Eisman exhaust
big eck
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Lazy Fucks
Fad
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quote:
Originally posted by Tomnova16
Mrs dad does at least one smg a week. Big bill everytime.
He owns an independant BMW garage by the way


Yes but its not always the pump is it?

Can be a number of things such as Salmon relay, clutch, compression springs are usual culprits.
big eck
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16th Feb 11 at 21:27   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I've also read that they need to be updated using the latest software all the time.

Just to many things go wrong with them for my liking and as Tom said when they go wrong it's nearly always big £££
Tomnova16
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16th Feb 11 at 21:32   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Still big bills each time fad £400 upwards

http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
Colin
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16th Feb 11 at 21:39   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Just get a decent one with warranty then & it wont cost you a button!!

Bought my M3 for 17.5k & sold it for 16.5k, only had to replace 2 tyres & a battery in 18 months 10k miles!! If you buy cheap, high miles without any warranty then be prepared to replace bits as with anything else!!
Fad
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quote:
Originally posted by Tomnova16
Still big bills each time fad £400 upwards


I consider that reasonable after the Clio
Tomnova16
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16th Feb 11 at 22:02   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Not eaxactly cheap though

http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
Fad
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I always consider the fact the car was 50k+ once upon a time so its to be expected. When you get a 400+ bill from a 5k shopping car thats a difficult pill to swallow!
Jambo
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The smg is more of a drivers option if you are after the fastest times.

Think would miss the clutch tho. Hmmmm
Warren G
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16th Feb 11 at 22:18   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by broster
quote:
Originally posted by Warren G
Offer still stands on the m5 mark

Whats wrong with that


What offer? Have I missed something?

I get 20-25mpg on a lon motorway run at 70mph! Average I get 16mpg! Other running costs are similar m5 is a faster car IMO! Very agile for the size! Let me k ow if you want to try one!



Tank it up and il take it away
Warren G
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16th Feb 11 at 22:19   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Has this worked Fad.....you wound up yet

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