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glendog74
03-11-2014, 04:34 PM
Selling a house in the new year and plan to use some of the equity to buy another fun car which I have not had the pleasure of owning to date.
My budget will be around £25-30k and I have narrowed my choice down to the following:
1. Porsche 997 Carrera S
2. BMW E60 M5 ('07 on facelift model)
3. BMW E90 M3 ('08 on facelift model)
Any thoughts or wild card ideas appreciated! :thumbs:
CraigMillwardCroft
03-11-2014, 05:23 PM
Selling a house in the new year and plan to use some of the equity to buy another fun car which I have not had the pleasure of owning to date.
My budget will be around £25-30k and I have narrowed my choice down to the following:
1. Porsche 997 Carrera S
2. BMW E60 M5 ('07 on facelift model)
3. BMW E90 M3 ('08 on facelift model)
Any thoughts or wild card ideas appreciated! :thumbs:
My mate tried a Carrera S and found it very slow, I would go for the M5/M3 :thumbs:
Pip1968
03-11-2014, 05:32 PM
Personally I would stick with either the Porsche if you have never given them a go. My first foray was a GT3 which I love to bits. Or the V8 M3. There is something hypnotic about a V8 rumble. Much as I would love to try an e60 M5, when they go wrong they are very expensive and the tank is too small for a long run - that has to be annoying.
Pip
73CSL
03-11-2014, 05:51 PM
find a nice aircooled Porsche .. might not be quick by modern standards but great fun to drive if you get the right one .... + added bonus of hopefully 0 depreciation unlike the cars you posted above
If it has to be one of the above, then the Porsche. M5 , quick & glorious noise but still a big & heavy saloon car that can't go more than 250 mile sbetween fill ups
M3 .. you've already got a CSL ;)
LeinsCSL
03-11-2014, 07:49 PM
Wild card would be an E30 M3 or a 968 CS
shimmy
03-11-2014, 07:52 PM
i think youd suit a boxster or slk :thumbs:
CraigMillwardCroft
03-11-2014, 07:54 PM
i think youd suit a boxster or slk :thumbs:
:hahaha::hahaha:
derek
03-11-2014, 08:34 PM
Stretch it a bit go for stage 4 GTR worth having for a year of fun (ask Shane or Gregor) if buy it with new brakes and tyres reduces cost of ownership. Price held the same for the last year or so so very little depreciation. Does 25-30 mpg 0-60 3sec 0-100 6.5 secs and has a good sound system.
glendog74
03-11-2014, 09:18 PM
C63
I was thinking that too, lol!
Stretch it a bit go for stage 4 GTR worth having for a year of fun (ask Shane or Gregor) if buy it with new brakes and tyres reduces cost of ownership. Price held the same for the last year or so so very little depreciation. Does 25-30 mpg 0-60 3sec 0-100 6.5 secs and has a good sound system.
Hmm... A fast Datsun? :whistle:
derek
03-11-2014, 09:26 PM
I was thinking that too, lol!
Hmm... A fast Datsun? :whistle::hahaha::hahaha:It's great having a Datsun faster than a 458 34mph-204mph in one gear. Enjoy picking your new car I just went to the Datsun garage one Sunday because i was bored now had two.
mattCSLnut
03-11-2014, 10:32 PM
Selling a house in the new year and plan to use some of the equity to buy another fun car which I have not had the pleasure of owning to date.
My budget will be around £25-30k and I have narrowed my choice down to the following:
1. Porsche 997 Carrera S
2. BMW E60 M5 ('07 on facelift model)
3. BMW E90 M3 ('08 on facelift model)
Any thoughts or wild card ideas appreciated! :thumbs:
Have you thought about a late (2003-2004) 996 Turbo / Turbo S ? (wild card) as the 997 Carrera S is relatively slow, even by comparison to the CSL.
As for the other 2 "M" cars you mention, they are both currently depreciating like a lead brick wrapped in lead :bigcry: The E60 M5 is a "Big Ol' Bus" ( just like the X5 you already have ;) ) and while the V10 is a great engine, it only comes alive at the top of the revs which IMHO just doesn't suit the 4 door nature of the car on the UK congested roads. It becomes quite tiring, very quickly. Also the build quality of the E60 is questionable and not a patch on the previous generation (E39) M5.
With your budget you could buy the very best E39 :thumbs: probably with an EVOLVE Supercharger :supz: which is a proper "Sleeper" :smokin:
I too discount the E9x M3 as you already have the Cecil :thumbs:
Clubber
03-11-2014, 11:54 PM
I don't know about the prices over there but how about a 996.2 GT3 ? Or even an RS ?
http://www.gruppetwo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/2000-porsche-911-gt3-996-side.jpg
I don't know about the prices over there but how about a 996.2 GT3 ? Or even an RS ?
http://techspokes.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/ship.jpg
Clubber
04-11-2014, 10:46 AM
http://techspokes.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/ship.jpg
hahahaha. How about 996 gen I gt3 ?
khooni
04-11-2014, 11:34 AM
i'd consider a gen 1 cayman S.
lovely cars
PeteGray
04-11-2014, 11:38 AM
I've clearly got time on my hands today so put together a few other options to consider;
Aston V8 Vantage - scrapes in at 30k plus.
DB9 - as above
Lotus Evora - an early lowish miles one
Maserati Gransport - You'd get a good one for the budget.
Noble M12 - proper wildcard.
£25-30k doesn't quite get you what it once did as not too long ago you'd have been able to get a nice Ferrari 355 or even a Testarossa if you felt very broad of shoulder.
Things for me that are frustratingly close are the Audi R8 and Ferrari 360.
From your original list I'd be very happy in a 997s but, thought the 996 Turbo was a good shout, although they are moving up in price now so you probably won't get an 996TTs (x50) as you would of 12 months ago.
Best value car out there at this level, or just above, has to be something called an M3 CSL..
dave wilkinson
04-11-2014, 11:46 AM
I've clearly got time on my hands today so put together a few other options to consider;
Aston V8 Vantage - scrapes in at 30k plus.
DB9 - as above
Lotus Evora - an early lowish miles one
Maserati Gransport - You'd get a good one for the budget.
Noble M12 - proper wildcard.
£25-30k doesn't quite get you what it once did as not too long ago you'd have been able to get a nice Ferrari 355 or even a Testarossa if you felt very broad of shoulder.
Things for me that are frustratingly close are the Audi R8 and Ferrari 360.
From your original list I'd be very happy in a 997s but, thought the 996 Turbo was a good shout, although they are moving up in price now so you probably won't get an 996TTs (x50) as you would of 12 months ago.
Best value car out there at this level, or just above, has to be something called an M3 CSL..
That's the trouble. Wanted out of mine so test drove a few cars recently. Nothing comes close for the minute so can see another price correction soon to put them more in line with early gt3's. at present there not worth double a Csl :whistle:
billyboysm3
04-11-2014, 12:58 PM
How about, keep your cash in the bank and do a lease deal on a C63 AMG.
azrael
04-11-2014, 01:16 PM
e60 M5 or c63 amg
i wouldn't bother with the e9x m3, try one but no need to buy one just yet
Roland
04-11-2014, 02:51 PM
E60 M5 would be (in your case incl. family) a great car. Great Engine.
Before i bought the 997GTS i thought about getting one of the last E90 M3 (like a Spengler Edition) or a Alpina GT3.
But in the end i'm really happy with the 997GTS.
Rick H
04-11-2014, 03:23 PM
Is an E60 M5 a fun car - or just a sensible fast car? I nearly went for one before deciding on the visceral CSL. I read all the horror stories of the pre-facelift version and a friend who owned one said he was sick and tired of visiting the petrol station - although he was using it as a daily on short runs to be fair. Values dropped like stones too.
What about something more removed - like a Caterham, Atom or Radical? obviously not the best for family motoring but for fun and tracking, they have to be contenders?
Are the cars you mention THAT much different from the CSL to warrant the expense?
If I had a £30k "fun" budget then - e46 M3 track spec and trailer :) anything leftover would go on training and trackdays. Perhaps after a year or two moving to a Radical.
You pays your money . . .
LeinsCSL
04-11-2014, 09:49 PM
E60 M5 would be (in your case incl. family) a great car. Great Engine.
Before i bought the 997GTS i thought about getting one of the last E90 M3 (like a Spengler Edition) or a Alpina GT3.
But in the end i'm really happy with the 997GTS.
Did you drive the Alpina Roland? If so, what was it like?
s.mac
04-11-2014, 09:52 PM
A fun car Rob or family fun car. I wouldn't go for any in your list but depends on use.
glendog74
04-11-2014, 10:09 PM
Thanks for the replies boys, there's too many nice cars out there that I'll never experience - just like women, lol!
A fun car Rob or family fun car. I wouldn't go for any in your list but depends on use.
I work shifts now so it would be a nice car for days out with the wife and littlest one whilst the older boys are at school.
The 997 is probably my favourite at the moment but perhaps a nice 997 or E93 cab would be nice for next summer... :gayfight:
Rick H
04-11-2014, 11:41 PM
I work shifts now so it would be a nice car for days out with the wife and littlest one whilst the older boys are at school.
I probably wouldn't go for the Radical then.
You can pick up a Bentley GT for under £30k - great for GT'ing and pretty sturdy transport if you have your nearest & dearest on board.
shimmy
04-11-2014, 11:42 PM
CSL?
glendog74
05-11-2014, 09:34 AM
CSL?
Got one already. Somewhere...
DazBlackCSL
05-11-2014, 10:16 AM
C63
^ This :whistle:
DazBlackCSL
05-11-2014, 10:21 AM
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201410258495123/sort/default/fuel-type/petrol/usedcars/postcode/rg415rf/page/1/make/mercedes-benz/price-to/35000/radius/1500/model/c_class/price-from/22500/onesearchad/used%2Cnew/engine-size-cars/5lplus?logcode=p
glendog74
05-11-2014, 12:01 PM
^ This :whistle:
I wondered when you'd jump in dude, lol! :thumbs:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201410258495123/sort/default/fuel-type/petrol/usedcars/postcode/rg415rf/page/1/make/mercedes-benz/price-to/35000/radius/1500/model/c_class/price-from/22500/onesearchad/used%2Cnew/engine-size-cars/5lplus?logcode=p
I like that :smokin:
Hankcharlie
05-11-2014, 12:59 PM
I just bought an 07 Interlagos blue m6, awesome gt car. I'd recommend having a go in one. Pick them up for handy money now. Performance is very strong, for example see video below. Enjoy the search anyway, nice decision to have to make!
Hankcharlie
05-11-2014, 01:06 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKGyuU1HcTA
Pip1968
05-11-2014, 05:38 PM
I don't know about the prices over there but how about a 996.2 GT3 ? Or even an RS ?
http://www.gruppetwo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/2000-porsche-911-gt3-996-side.jpg
996.2 GT3 > GBP 50,000 (997 GT3 > GBP 70,000)
All GT3 RS > GBP 100,000
So none will be in the budget.
Pip
alexk
05-11-2014, 06:09 PM
Get an M coupe ;)
How about getting this?
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds?Acceleration=005&Category=used-cars&MaxPrice=25000&MinPrice=20000&Page=9
Not a Beckham M3 but has marketing potential!
glendog74
06-11-2014, 09:09 PM
How about getting this?
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds?Acceleration=005&Category=used-cars&MaxPrice=25000&MinPrice=20000&Page=9
Not a Beckham M3 but has marketing potential!
I cannot afford '244 cars' :hahaha:
Ops, suppose to be sir Chris Hoys radical. Going for around 20k sterling.
Rick H
07-11-2014, 09:18 AM
Ops, suppose to be sir Chris Hoys radical. Going for around 20k sterling.
It's probably got a big dent in it if it's Hoy's.
s.mac
07-11-2014, 09:46 PM
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/maserati/gransport/maserati-gransport-v8-4-2-le-high-spec/2310336
Yanto
08-11-2014, 08:51 AM
RS4 Avant. Black/Black
Be the cool dad and the DILF at the school gates bro :smokin:
It's probably got a big dent in it if it's Hoy's.
:hahaha::hahaha:
glendog74
08-11-2014, 11:25 AM
RS4 Avant. Black/Black
Be the cool dad and the DILF at the school gates bro :smokin:
I'm already the 'DILF' when I collect the boys with the CSL :supz:
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/maserati/gransport/maserati-gransport-v8-4-2-le-high-spec/2310336
Nice :smokin:
GregorJP
08-11-2014, 11:39 AM
Is an E60 M5 a fun car - or just a sensible fast car? I nearly went for one before deciding on the visceral CSL. I read all the horror stories of the pre-facelift version and a friend who owned one said he was sick and tired of visiting the petrol station - although he was using it as a daily on short runs to be fair. Values dropped like stones too.
What about something more removed - like a Caterham, Atom or Radical? obviously not the best for family motoring but for fun and tracking, they have to be contenders?
Are the cars you mention THAT much different from the CSL to warrant the expense?
If I had a £30k "fun" budget then - e46 M3 track spec and trailer :) anything leftover would go on training and trackdays. Perhaps after a year or two moving to a Radical.
You pays your money . . .
Rick's on the money here. Go on www.racecarsdirect.com (http://www.racecarsdirect.com) and you'll pick up a sorted, caged, ready-to-race E36 or E46 with a trailer and, with no disrespect to the CSL, you'll have a much better time on track. And I also agree that if it's a fun car for high days and holidays, why not go for something less practical and more of a different experience? The M5 is certainly not a patch on a CSL.
I owned a 997 Carrera S for a while, with all the right sports options. I paid £34k at the time. It was a love/hate affair. On the plus side, it was a unique driving experience, evocative noise, sat low and it looked beautiful. On the down side, it was nagging me that it wasn't a GT3, everyone HATES you in a Porsche and my car was unreliable and expensive to maintain.
As for the fast Datsun, I've got a stage 4.25 sat on my drive and it ticks all the boxes. It destroys anything in a straight line and with the Litchfield suspension, it actually handles well too. On the downside, it's phenomenally thirsty and the interior feels like a £10k car.
If it were my £30k, I'd buy an M3 race car and a trailer for £20k and a well-sorted Caterham.
R8?
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/audi/r8/2008-audi-r8-4-2-quattro-2dr/3061300
993 Carrera S
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/porsche/911-993/porsche-911-carrera-4-s-1996/2923729
C63 Wagon (Your pups can be a petrolhead too LOL)
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/mercedes-benz/amg/mercedes-c-class-204-c63-amg-2009/3059864
Camaro 2SS V8
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/chevrolet/camaro/chevrolet-camaro-6-2-v8-2ss-2010-11-rs-pack-many-many-extras-cam-headers-cai-tune-etc/2411179
Range Rover
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/land-rover/range-rover-sport/land-rover-range-rover-sport-tdv8-hst-e4-2009/2963614
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/land-rover/range-rover/land-rover-range-rover-v8-supercharged-autobiography-06model/2956438
E30 M3 (Daddy)
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/e30-m3-86-92/bmw-e30-m3/3005046
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/e30-m3-86-92/bmw-e30-m3-2-5-track-car/2900643
M5 Touring
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/m5/bmw-5-series-e60-e61-m5-touring----------------2007/2892655
M6
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/m6/bmw-e63-m6/2938269
RS4
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/audi/rs4/audi-a4-b7-rs4-quattro---------------2007/2930269
R34 GTR V-Spec (awesome machine)
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/nissan/skyline-r34/nissan-skyline-r34-gtr-v-spec-500bhp-forged-stunning/2967347
A Few Jeff Steele machines
http://www.geoffsteel.co.uk/race-car-sales/
RaceDirect
E36 GTR (Super nice)
http://racecarsdirect.com/listing/56061/bmw_e36_m3.html
Shit, now you made me want that. :hahaha:
Seat Leon racer
http://racecarsdirect.com/listing/54427/supercopa_seat_leon_endurance_spec.html
Porsche Turbo Race car
http://racecarsdirect.com/listing/46968/porsche_964_911_turbo_race_car.html
derek
09-11-2014, 02:14 PM
R8?
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/audi/r8/2008-audi-r8-4-2-quattro-2dr/3061300
993 Carrera S
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/porsche/911-993/porsche-911-carrera-4-s-1996/2923729
C63 Wagon (Your pups can be a petrolhead too LOL)
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/mercedes-benz/amg/mercedes-c-class-204-c63-amg-2009/3059864
Camaro 2SS V8
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/chevrolet/camaro/chevrolet-camaro-6-2-v8-2ss-2010-11-rs-pack-many-many-extras-cam-headers-cai-tune-etc/2411179
Range Rover
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/land-rover/range-rover-sport/land-rover-range-rover-sport-tdv8-hst-e4-2009/2963614
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/land-rover/range-rover/land-rover-range-rover-v8-supercharged-autobiography-06model/2956438
E30 M3 (Daddy)
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/e30-m3-86-92/bmw-e30-m3/3005046
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/e30-m3-86-92/bmw-e30-m3-2-5-track-car/2900643
M5 Touring
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/m5/bmw-5-series-e60-e61-m5-touring----------------2007/2892655
M6
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/m6/bmw-e63-m6/2938269
RS4
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/audi/rs4/audi-a4-b7-rs4-quattro---------------2007/2930269
R34 GTR V-Spec (awesome machine)
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/nissan/skyline-r34/nissan-skyline-r34-gtr-v-spec-500bhp-forged-stunning/2967347
R8 is really cheap compared to other R8's on pistonheads
yea, looks like a good deal if the car is clean!
GregorJP
09-11-2014, 07:42 PM
Digi, that E36 race car has almost got me trading in my other cars. Lovely :beer:
Digi, that E36 race car has almost got me trading in my other cars. Lovely :beer:
Yea, its bloody gorgeous. :bigcry::hahaha::beer:
billyboysm3
10-11-2014, 03:23 PM
Glendog, spotted this on route to get some lunch:
http://www.vindis.bentleymotors.com/Pre-Owned-Models/search/Mercedes_Benz_C_63_AMG_5297422/?page=2
I thought these would be more that this 2 years old or am I missing something?
Perfect to fit my daughters pram in the back
DazBlackCSL
10-11-2014, 04:09 PM
Glendog, spotted this on route to get some lunch:
http://www.vindis.bentleymotors.com/Pre-Owned-Models/search/Mercedes_Benz_C_63_AMG_5297422/?page=2
I thought these would be more that this 2 years old or am I missing something?
Perfect to fit my daughters pram in the back
Nice spot :thumbs:
That's about right, they drop massively from new in the first three years, mine was just a shade under £70k with all the options ticked when new, I picked it up still just in its 3 year MB warranty with 18k on it for £35 :119:
Glad I didn't buy one new :smokin:
shimmy
10-11-2014, 04:14 PM
Glendog, spotted this on route to get some lunch:
http://www.vindis.bentleymotors.com/Pre-Owned-Models/search/Mercedes_Benz_C_63_AMG_5297422/?page=2
I thought these would be more that this 2 years old or am I missing something?
Perfect to fit my daughters pram in the back
I need a new daily family drive come February........but not big enough for family and towing!
billyboysm3
10-11-2014, 04:26 PM
Nice spot :thumbs:
That's about right, they drop massively from new in the first three years, mine was just a shade under £70k with all the options ticked when new, I picked it up still just in its 3 year MB warranty with 18k on it for £35 :119:
Glad I didn't buy one new :smokin:
Thats insane, what a car for that money.
How many miles you done in yours now Daz?
Shimmy, you need nissan navara or similar to put through the books
billyboysm3
10-11-2014, 04:27 PM
Nice spot :thumbs:
That's about right, they drop massively from new in the first three years, mine was just a shade under £70k with all the options ticked when new, I picked it up still just in its 3 year MB warranty with 18k on it for £35 :119:
Glad I didn't buy one new :smokin:
Ive driven a SL63 AMG, would this be as much fun?
Must sound awesome
shimmy
10-11-2014, 04:41 PM
Thats insane, what a car for that money.
How many miles you done in yours now Daz?
Shimmy, you need nissan navara or similar to put through the books
yep, I think it will be one of those as well as a 4th car tbh
DazBlackCSL
10-11-2014, 05:00 PM
Thats insane, what a car for that money.
How many miles you done in yours now Daz?
Shimmy, you need nissan navara or similar to put through the books
Had it just over a year now, well 18 months and done 15k in it, its soooo bloody good as an all rounder, dropping little one off at nursery or pulling into a customers place it doesn't really shout look at me, more a nicely specced C class saloon to those who don't know.
But when you want it to be its shouts ' fuck you ' and roars and spits and rumbles so much even just starting in the morning puts a smile on the face lol.
Seriously one hell of a car for 35k, awesome seats, music system and effortless cruiser, autobahn weapon.
Don't buy one without LSD and Perf Pack is a nice addition.
Tis a keeper this one, once finances allow and house move sorted in Jan next year going on a 50/50 E46 track car project, C63 as the daily.
DazBlackCSL
10-11-2014, 05:04 PM
Ive driven a SL63 AMG, would this be as much fun?
Must sound awesome
not driven one to compare, but would think the SL bit more of a boat, the 63 actually handles very well, just needs a V3 kit to make more useable for track work, and nicer stance etc.
It loves to go sideways at any opportunity and waggle it rear even in the dry :smokin:
CSLScot
10-11-2014, 09:06 PM
Had it just over a year now, well 18 months and done 15k in it, its soooo bloody good as an all rounder, dropping little one off at nursery or pulling into a customers place it doesn't really shout look at me, more a nicely specced C class saloon to those who don't know.
But when you want it to be its shouts ' fuck you ' and roars and spits and rumbles so much even just starting in the morning puts a smile on the face lol.
Seriously one hell of a car for 35k, awesome seats, music system and effortless cruiser, autobahn weapon.
Don't buy one without LSD and Perf Pack is a nice addition.
Tis a keeper this one, once finances allow and house move sorted in Jan next year going on a 50/50 E46 track car project, C63 as the daily.
Pondering a C63 AMG estate in the next year or so - surely the new model out next spring will impact the prices further?
Do you ever pay attention to the fuel consumption or is it a case of a minor downsides? :whistle:
DazBlackCSL
11-11-2014, 10:07 AM
Pondering a C63 AMG estate in the next year or so - surely the new model out next spring will impact the prices further?
Do you ever pay attention to the fuel consumption or is it a case of a minor downsides? :whistle:
Actually prefer the Saloon/Estate to the coupe, both lovely.
They will probably drop a bit I reckon with new model out, so worth waiting to see.
It's not too bad, general around town sensible driving 17/19, motorway cruise 24/26, but in Germany and when pushing on single figures.
So not as bad as you would think.
shimmy
11-11-2014, 10:11 AM
Actually prefer the Saloon/Estate to the coupe, both lovely.
They will probably drop a bit I reckon with new model out, so worth waiting to see.
It's not too bad, general around town sensible driving 17/19, motorway cruise 24/26, but in Germany and when pushing on single figures.
So not as bad as you would think.
what about rear tyre wear?
DazBlackCSL
11-11-2014, 10:18 AM
what about rear tyre wear?
4/6k max
Rears get eaten quickly, although once the cold weather finally arrives to stay, the winters are going on again, they help massively in the wet and colder temps, hardly worn the vredestein's between Nov-March last year, so does help the tyre budget and grip levels using winters.
CSLScot
11-11-2014, 09:42 PM
Actually prefer the Saloon/Estate to the coupe, both lovely.
They will probably drop a bit I reckon with new model out, so worth waiting to see.
It's not too bad, general around town sensible driving 17/19, motorway cruise 24/26, but in Germany and when pushing on single figures.
So not as bad as you would think.
Good to hear!
Re the winters, do you keep a spare set of alloys/wheels ready to go or get 4 tyres changed over (and then back again in March)?
DazBlackCSL
12-11-2014, 10:38 AM
Good to hear!
Re the winters, do you keep a spare set of alloys/wheels ready to go or get 4 tyres changed over (and then back again in March)?
That's the plan when I have some spare funds, currently just winters get swapped onto std wheels, so one set.
Probably going for a set of OZ Ultralegga's as the spare set or summer wheels, keep the std multispokes for winter.
There is a lovely estate run by a chap in Germany on the OZ's and KW V3's
CSLScot
12-11-2014, 11:36 PM
Now that is nice & not helping me be patient! :smt007
4/6k max
Rears get eaten quickly, although once the cold weather finally arrives to stay, the winters are going on again, they help massively in the wet and colder temps, hardly worn the vredestein's between Nov-March last year, so does help the tyre budget and grip levels using winters.
I put 265's on the rear of my 63 saloon - fit a treat on 19" rims. I've also heard 275's fit too. Obviously 255's better for that tail-wagging exit from junctions :smokin:
DazBlackCSL
13-11-2014, 08:48 AM
I put 265's on the rear of my 63 saloon - fit a treat on 19" rims. I've also heard 275's fit too. Obviously 255's better for that tail-wagging exit from junctions :smokin:
Same, only had 265 on the vreds and so running 265 on both summer and winters now.
My old HOT ROD
http://www.cslregister.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=10953&stc=1&d=1415874351
glendog74
14-11-2014, 09:10 AM
Arrgghhh! All this talk of C63 AMG - me likey! :bigcry: :smokin:
DazBlackCSL
14-11-2014, 10:27 AM
My old HOT ROD
http://www.cslregister.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=10953&stc=1&d=1415874351
Nice :beer: Exactly like mine !
DazBlackCSL
14-11-2014, 10:28 AM
Arrgghhh! All this talk of C63 AMG - me likey! :bigcry: :smokin:
You know it makes sense :smokin:
You moonwalking AMG needing, CSL loving MF ... !
glendog74
14-11-2014, 12:47 PM
You know it makes sense :smokin:
You moonwalking AMG needing, CSL loving MF ... !
Cha'mone - Eee Hee!
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