griffinnn 11 Report post Posted October 9, 2014 It's a difficult one, Nigel, I feel for you. I have knee problems myself which will only get worse. I know you won't buy the BMW but 8 speed DSG, could be a lot of fun and a great chassis and tons of power with a decent interior to boot. I admit if or when an M2 comes out it would be seriously tempting, though I admit I've always loved the M3. The M2 is coming... http://www.caranddriver.com/news/2016-bmw-m2-spied-news M235i also a sweet car in the mean time. I saw a white one with carbon skirts, splitter etc, looked proper sick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Test Drives Unlimited 278 Report post Posted October 9, 2014 Have been looking at the New BMW 420 SE Gran Coupe 5dr I saw the car at Goodwood Moving Motor Show Sent from my Archos 53 Platinum using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted October 9, 2014 Gregg, Stan.... looks like we're on the same wavelength... need a daily drive.. Golf R 5-door auto... just waiting for a test drive, courtesy of a switched-on VW dealer (is there such a thing?)... .... dunno what to do with the GT86. Probably mothball it.. or I might put it on Pistonheads, see if anyone is keen to win the TSS f/i class next year in it.. or might continue with my development plans... Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted October 9, 2014 does this mean the FI Class will lose a competitor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twigman 93 Report post Posted October 9, 2014 Only thing I'd change would be to make the top end delivery a bit peakier (like a VVLTI or VTEC engine) AlecOnly thing i'd change is more torques in the 3 to 4.5k range Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregg 3 Report post Posted October 9, 2014 Gregg, Stan.... looks like we're on the same wavelength... need a daily drive.. Golf R 5-door auto... just waiting for a test drive, courtesy of a switched-on VW dealer (is there such a thing?)... .... dunno what to do with the GT86. Probably mothball it.. or I might put it on Pistonheads, see if anyone is keen to win the TSS f/i class next year in it.. or might continue with my development plans... Spec K Macclesfield Vw have a 5 door dsg golf r for test driving and the guy who took me out was alright. Just a short drive from rrg next Thursday! Do the deal before hand i.e get "drive the deal" and "car wow" prices and then you can Skipp all the RRP car price bull sh1t that they try and drag you through when you get back to the office! To be honest the best deals look like lease deals. Check out www.rforum.co.uk to see what some people are getting! I managed a deal at Macclesfield VW but this was mostly down to him giving me a good deal on the gt86. I had to give him the local quotes I had got from car wow, but once I had they stopped messing around! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted October 10, 2014 Rob - it's possible. I am a bit too ancient for this malarkey and the family concerns are causing greater distraction .... it's time I let some of the also-rans in with a chance, be interesting to see what a new owner could do in the car... and I've got a daughter's wedding to fund next year... ouch... Gregg - thanks for the head up on VW Macc. I am going personal lease. Two offers, 6 + 23 months at less than £280 per month, 3-door manual is less than £240... it's a steal for 4wd + 300bhp.. (I might even do the TSS in it... hahaha ) Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted October 10, 2014 That will be a sad day Keith.....the wedding that is....not when you leave us for a bloomin Golf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted October 10, 2014 Bloody sad day for me, Keith.... I offered them a ladder at the window, a five day break at Disney Paris and a grand spend... they declined, the ungrateful s*ds.... My advice to the future son-in-law? - if it flies, floats or f**cks, rent it... and Golf R's fly.... Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ade 517 Report post Posted October 10, 2014 So many established owner jumping ship. I havent even got started on mine yet! 1 WelchNunk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted October 10, 2014 Tell me about it.....sad times Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sideways? 33 Report post Posted October 10, 2014 I'm going to wait out the warranty period then I have a few moderate modifications planned to keep the interest level consistent... I had my previous car (classic mini) for 10 years without really trying... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted October 10, 2014 You had a 'classic mini' for 10 years? And they didn't commit you to a mental institution? This country's going to the dogs... Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quball 60 Report post Posted October 10, 2014 Ive had and still got a classic mini but ive never driven it because its been in bits in the garage for the last 13 odd years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sideways? 33 Report post Posted October 10, 2014 Mine did spend quite a bit of time in the garage in bits but I also drove it a heck of a lot... This is also why with the GT86 I intend to take on the maintenance and perform as much of the upgrades myself once the warranty is over... Hence the ongoing cost will be as small as possible... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Test Drives Unlimited 278 Report post Posted October 18, 2014 Well now driven the Alfa and was a nice car but suffers from too much Torque Steer so no longer under consideration 1 Lauren reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toyobaru 3 Report post Posted November 15, 2014 Im really undecided on how long to keep it, i love the looks and days when i can drive it as intended but the commute to work sat at 50 all the way it isn't the best car so I'm torn, ill give it a year i reckon and see then. Someone mentioned the 4 series gran coupe, i too am very tempted but far too expensive at the mo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark-in-Stoke 488 Report post Posted November 15, 2014 Well mine is staying for a long time, still loads to do on it, and just love adding to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted November 15, 2014 Likewise, i'm not ever getting rid of mine, it will be getting rid of me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted November 15, 2014 Just cannot think of any thing else I would have sitting in my drive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foulsmell 120 Report post Posted November 30, 2014 Definately a long term keeper. I only do 4k miles per year so no need to change. I'll go Cosworth FI before selling it. 1 Ade reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subota Boy 402 Report post Posted December 1, 2014 Long term keeper too! Too many smiles to get rid. And each modification seems to make it seem "new" again! But everybody's circumstances are different. It's such a shame so many seem to be short term ownerships Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted December 1, 2014 perhaps some people are worried by depreciation but with this sort of car not really are car to buy then! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sideways? 33 Report post Posted December 1, 2014 I used my long-term plan to justify buying a Karcher underbody washer thing in the Black Friday deals... It will be with me forever... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
