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535dboy
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Re: Greetings pop-pickers!

Post by 535dboy » Fri May 10, 2013 7:58 pm

[quote="Lee4.8is"]
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Lee4.8is"]
Autocar timed the M135i @ 4.6 to 60 that's 0.1 secs quicker than my M3...I need a supercharger & quick!
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/bmw ... erformance
[/quote]

Ha ha or the new Rs6 and then I'll buy it off you after a year!
[/quote] Good call regarding the RS6  8)
[/quote]

Nice spec is £100k

Reckon that will be £60k in a year

Shall I just place the order for you and send you the initial invoice?
Currently :
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
2008 Lotus Exige S (a bit modified!)
2015 Nissan Leaf twin turbo with Nitros

Previously :
2008 BMW X5 3.0sd MSport
2005 BMW 535d MSport

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Re: Greetings pop-pickers!

Post by Lee4.8is » Fri May 10, 2013 8:00 pm

[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Lee4.8is"]
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Sanj"]
Just clicked ion it again. Damn you, rolling ads! There was a very nice ad there. Changes on next visit to page.

Back OT, so sub what seconds is considered 'super car' performance? 4 secs?
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In the 3s now

My lotus is 4 dead, Audi 4.4 and Porsche 4.8. None of which are supercars.
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I have decided I need a quicker car...is your lotus for sale 535dboy? Don't fancy getting turned over by a 1 series!  :))
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:))

Nope I've decided to keep.

Having just re-done the suspension and bought some light weight wheels and used it on donnington on Monday it is here I stay, I've fallen back in love with it!

Good think I listened to the wife for once as I was all set to sell it in when she got the porker
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Good stuff  :ok: glad your enjoying it.  :)
Current...E90 330i M Spt Blue/Black  2006
              640d M Spt Blue/White 2012

Previous...
Audi TTS Black 2012
E53 X5 4.8iS  Blue 2004
               E92 M3 White 2009
               E85 Z4 MR 2006
               E61 520d  2009
               E90 330d  2006
               TVR Cerbera 4.5 1998

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Re: Greetings pop-pickers!

Post by Lee4.8is » Fri May 10, 2013 8:02 pm

[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Lee4.8is"]
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Lee4.8is"]
Autocar timed the M135i @ 4.6 to 60 that's 0.1 secs quicker than my M3...I need a supercharger & quick!
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/bmw ... erformance
[/quote]

Ha ha or the new Rs6 and then I'll buy it off you after a year!
[/quote] Good call regarding the RS6  8)
[/quote]

Nice spec is £100k

Reckon that will be £60k in a year

Shall I just place the order for you and send you the initial invoice?
[/quote]
That's scary money! I need a chat with the bank manager...I mean the mrs!  :))
Current...E90 330i M Spt Blue/Black  2006
              640d M Spt Blue/White 2012

Previous...
Audi TTS Black 2012
E53 X5 4.8iS  Blue 2004
               E92 M3 White 2009
               E85 Z4 MR 2006
               E61 520d  2009
               E90 330d  2006
               TVR Cerbera 4.5 1998

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Re: Greetings pop-pickers!

Post by 535dboy » Fri May 10, 2013 8:04 pm

[quote="Lee4.8is"]
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Lee4.8is"]
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Lee4.8is"]
Autocar timed the M135i @ 4.6 to 60 that's 0.1 secs quicker than my M3...I need a supercharger & quick!
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/bmw ... erformance
[/quote]

Ha ha or the new Rs6 and then I'll buy it off you after a year!
[/quote] Good call regarding the RS6  8)
[/quote]

Nice spec is £100k

Reckon that will be £60k in a year

Shall I just place the order for you and send you the initial invoice?
[/quote]
That's scary money! I need a chat with the bank manager...I mean the mrs!  :))
[/quote]

Top spec is £120k. The configurator is up and running on there

Was there a point to this original topic I can't remember :))
Currently :
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
2008 Lotus Exige S (a bit modified!)
2015 Nissan Leaf twin turbo with Nitros

Previously :
2008 BMW X5 3.0sd MSport
2005 BMW 535d MSport

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Re: Greetings pop-pickers!

Post by Lee4.8is » Fri May 10, 2013 8:06 pm

[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Lee4.8is"]
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Lee4.8is"]
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Lee4.8is"]
Autocar timed the M135i @ 4.6 to 60 that's 0.1 secs quicker than my M3...I need a supercharger & quick!
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/bmw ... erformance
[/quote]

Ha ha or the new Rs6 and then I'll buy it off you after a year!
[/quote] Good call regarding the RS6  8)
[/quote]

Nice spec is £100k

Reckon that will be £60k in a year

Shall I just place the order for you and send you the initial invoice?
[/quote]
That's scary money! I need a chat with the bank manager...I mean the mrs!  :))
[/quote]

Top spec is £120k. The configurator is up and running on there

Was there a point to this original topic I can't remember :))

[/quote]
I agree, we are terrible at derailing threads!  :))
Current...E90 330i M Spt Blue/Black  2006
              640d M Spt Blue/White 2012

Previous...
Audi TTS Black 2012
E53 X5 4.8iS  Blue 2004
               E92 M3 White 2009
               E85 Z4 MR 2006
               E61 520d  2009
               E90 330d  2006
               TVR Cerbera 4.5 1998

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Re: Greetings pop-pickers!

Post by 535dboy » Fri May 10, 2013 8:11 pm

[quote="Lee4.8is"]
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Lee4.8is"]
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Lee4.8is"]
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Lee4.8is"]
Autocar timed the M135i @ 4.6 to 60 that's 0.1 secs quicker than my M3...I need a supercharger & quick!
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/bmw ... erformance
[/quote]

Ha ha or the new Rs6 and then I'll buy it off you after a year!
[/quote] Good call regarding the RS6  8)
[/quote]

Nice spec is £100k

Reckon that will be £60k in a year

Shall I just place the order for you and send you the initial invoice?
[/quote]
That's scary money! I need a chat with the bank manager...I mean the mrs!  :))
[/quote]

Top spec is £120k. The configurator is up and running on there

Was there a point to this original topic I can't remember :))

[/quote]
I agree, we are terrible at derailing threads!  :))
[/quote]

X5s are boring. :))
Currently :
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
2008 Lotus Exige S (a bit modified!)
2015 Nissan Leaf twin turbo with Nitros

Previously :
2008 BMW X5 3.0sd MSport
2005 BMW 535d MSport

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Re: Greetings pop-pickers!

Post by benobi » Sun May 12, 2013 8:55 am

Yeah X5s are dull compared to all the other motors you guys have the fortune of playing around with! Sadly the missus doesn't feel the same way. Sigh. Maybe she needs to see how the baby seat will fit in an RS6! Anyway, glad this thread has helped simulate some lively discussion :)

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Re: Greetings pop-pickers!

Post by Barney » Sun May 12, 2013 11:25 am

This thread went a bit off topic  :)
Anyway, how did the test drive/viewing go ?

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Re: Greetings pop-pickers!

Post by benobi » Mon May 13, 2013 11:18 pm

[quote="Barney"]
This thread went a bit off topic  :)
Anyway, how did the test drive/viewing go ?
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Hey dude, sorry for late reply. Test drive seemed fine but was in the absolutely sheeting rain so was difficult to make out anything subtly untoward during the drive.

Paintwork seems unblemished, checked the arches too as you recommended. Front wheels just been refurbed and the back ones are unmarked. Managed to knock a few hundred quid and added car tax and fuel and free delivery off due to additional mileage since being advertised which I kicked up a stink about. Tried to push for extra service and tyre insurance but then they sent the head controller onto me and i got knocked back at that point. Other than that I think it seems like I got a fair price for it. Can't wait to drive it!

Thanks for all the tips and the banter, much appreciated all.

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Re: Greetings pop-pickers!

Post by Lee4.8is » Tue May 14, 2013 10:43 am

Good stuff & glad things are going well, look forward to seeing some pics.  :)
Current...E90 330i M Spt Blue/Black  2006
              640d M Spt Blue/White 2012

Previous...
Audi TTS Black 2012
E53 X5 4.8iS  Blue 2004
               E92 M3 White 2009
               E85 Z4 MR 2006
               E61 520d  2009
               E90 330d  2006
               TVR Cerbera 4.5 1998

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Re: Greetings pop-pickers!

Post by Barney » Tue May 14, 2013 7:07 pm

Nice one, once you get it you won't regret it performance wise, they are an amazing mix of performance and handling for such a large motor  :)

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Re: Greetings pop-pickers!

Post by Raj » Tue May 14, 2013 11:03 pm

Congrats on the purchase.
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