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by jonb
Fri Oct 21, 2016 6:33 pm
Forum: Other Marques
Topic: 46 Horses
Replies: 8
Views: 8408

Re: 46 Horses

I had an Onion Ghia back in 2001, paid £220 iirc. Had that noisy fuel computer and the speaker balance slider that looked like the deathstar. The handling was terrible.

Sold it around 2 months later, the next day I had a call from the police saying it was in a ditch somewhere in Cornwall.
by jonb
Sat Jun 25, 2016 1:40 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Sick of used silly prices!
Replies: 49
Views: 5997

Re: Sick of used silly prices!

Although the guy selling the Alpina rimz clearly thinks an e30 is comparable to a Ferrari 512.
by jonb
Sat Jun 25, 2016 1:37 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Sick of used silly prices!
Replies: 49
Views: 5997

Re: Sick of used silly prices!

Around 12 years ago I was selling m-tech 2 kits for around £600, mainly to Irish folk who had money at the time. The prices of this stuff hasn't changed drastically considering all that time and inflation.
by jonb
Fri May 06, 2016 4:20 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: e10 Bonhams
Replies: 7
Views: 1088

Re: e10 Bonhams

Andyboy wrote:
bab-91 wrote:It's a cool thing. It would have to be round tail light e10 for me tho.
Christ, ever uglier then.


There were some really nicely styled cars back then - HB Viva, Escort...but that was not one of them.
Yup. And how much can a nice 2 door viva be picked up for? Less than 5k probably.
by jonb
Sun Apr 10, 2016 4:27 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: New daily - E39 530i
Replies: 90
Views: 7452

Re: New daily - E39 530i

Andyboy wrote:Ford crap innit. One of the few cars I genuinely detest, pretentious toss.
Yup, cars with shit names piss me off also. Vauxhall "Adam" and "Mokka", oh please fuck off.
by jonb
Sun Mar 27, 2016 8:24 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: Forum 5 down?
Replies: 15
Views: 2158

Re:

Clearly something to do with that chap passing away. It's not a bad forum tbh, although it's fairly quiet. Needs to get back on its feet soon as we won't be abill to see how e28_warrior has restored the car with using only his teeth. a˜€
by jonb
Sat Mar 26, 2016 9:45 am
Forum: Other Marques
Topic: Ideal starter classic
Replies: 13
Views: 8797

Re: Ideal starter classic

Vanden Plastic. They were selling these against the Sierra. And the Mk2 cavalier which was a good car when launched. I can't actually remember the last time I saw a princess or even an ambassador on the road, as in 20 years or so. In saying that it's been a very long time since I've seen an origina...
by jonb
Thu Mar 10, 2016 1:38 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: M3/S14 factory tool kit spark plug tool
Replies: 21
Views: 1994

Re: M3/S14 factory tool kit spark plug tool

Everything that Pete sells is NLA.
by jonb
Mon Mar 07, 2016 9:19 pm
Forum: Other Marques
Topic: Looking for Escort Mk1 (2-door)
Replies: 12
Views: 9220

Re:

Chevette hatchback - already a cracking little tram for handling. Then a 2.0i engine and 5 speed manual box from a Carlton or a 16v from an Omega, brakes from a Manta etc. You'll build something really handy for five grand, or the price of a shit 1100L 4 door Escrot. Yup, and the Manta. Are the non...
by jonb
Sun Feb 28, 2016 10:28 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Old car prices. Silverstone auction madness.
Replies: 11
Views: 1009

Re: Old car prices. Silverstone auction madness.

ross_jsy wrote:Was the 190 the one from the Bonkers collection?
There's a strong chance it was. Changed hands for about 100k around 5 years back if I remember.
by jonb
Sat Feb 27, 2016 9:39 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Old car prices. Silverstone auction madness.
Replies: 11
Views: 1009

Re: Old car prices. Silverstone auction madness.

Mental. I was in Marseielle yesterday and saw a mint Ren 21 Turbo. What's that worth? Not much but what a cracking old thing. The Mrs got a pic of it. They really aren't worth much which is a shame as they always had high praise in their day. Just as capable as a Sapphire Cosworth but about 10% che...
by jonb
Sat Feb 27, 2016 3:45 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Old car prices. Silverstone auction madness.
Replies: 11
Views: 1009

Old car prices. Silverstone auction madness.

Just got some updates from the Silverstone Auctions. A Mercedes 190 Evo 2 went for £299k, and a red Cecotto m3 with 125k miles went for about £44k! To put things into perspective a stunning Porsche 964 turbo with 60k went for around £60k and a Countach went for £218k. An old 190 Merc or a v12 classic?
by jonb
Wed Jan 20, 2016 12:59 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: The M5 'Panzer Wagon'
Replies: 39
Views: 5491

Re: The M5 'Panzer Wagon'

Any plans for the engine?
by jonb
Tue Jan 19, 2016 2:53 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: The M5 'Panzer Wagon'
Replies: 39
Views: 5491

Re: The M5 'Panzer Wagon'

'Only' around 800bhp. Nothing too mad, and relatively weak compared to a lot of the street cars over there. Back to the m5 on this thread. Does anyone think that it's the most epic estate ever made? Its just the noise and that engine. The newer brace of turbo charged wagons (m5,rs6,c/e63) are even a...
by jonb
Mon Jan 18, 2016 11:00 am
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: The M5 'Panzer Wagon'
Replies: 39
Views: 5491

Re: The M5 'Panzer Wagon'

No. Definitely an e60. Some yank company did it.
by jonb
Sun Jan 17, 2016 10:42 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: The M5 'Panzer Wagon'
Replies: 39
Views: 5491

Re: The M5 'Panzer Wagon'

Nice purchase and it looks epic G power do a supercharger kit for the The call it the hurricane and it's a bit fast http://youtu.be/-6kpW3zBeus Yup. Awesome. I remember a twin turbo version from a few years back. Can't remember who made it though. The turbos were rear mounted under the boot floor.
by jonb
Mon Jan 04, 2016 6:43 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Alpina c2.7 advice
Replies: 70
Views: 7825

Re: Alpina c2.7 advice

Plus the c2 doesn't look much different from a regular 325i. Would we care as much about the m3 if it didn't have those box arches etc. Same goes for the Escort Cosworth, would they command 20k plus price tag if they looked similar to £200 pounds worth of an L reg Ghia?
by jonb
Mon Dec 21, 2015 12:31 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Problems with Fritz Bitz exhuast manifolds
Replies: 48
Views: 4771

Re: Problems with exhaust manifold seller

macas wrote:Ths sounds like another "gunni" situation,passing the blame on!
Didn't Gunni pass the blame onto Stevie Wonders dog?
by jonb
Sat Dec 12, 2015 5:30 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: because drift m sport innit
Replies: 15
Views: 1257

Re:

I raise you this shooting brake.

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Modified-Vauxha ... nav=SEARCH

Modified innit.
by jonb
Thu Dec 10, 2015 6:37 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: E61 M5 Touring.......Deal done!!
Replies: 120
Views: 11394

Re: E61 M5 Touring

What about a e63 estate(the last one)? Probably find one for around the same price, and they are much prettier than the e60.

The even older w211 e55/e63 can be found for much cheaper and they still both have around 500bhp.
by jonb
Mon Dec 07, 2015 7:37 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: because drift m sport innit
Replies: 15
Views: 1257

Re:

Christ what's that based on? Or at least where are the windscreen pillars from?
by jonb
Mon Dec 07, 2015 1:00 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: because drift m sport innit
Replies: 15
Views: 1257

Re:

"Bore exhaust innit"

Disappointed at the add though. Was expecting a list of issues which were fixable by a fuse, with him not having the time to fix for being to busy.
by jonb
Mon Nov 30, 2015 7:22 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: 750i
Replies: 7
Views: 898

Re: 750i

Why would you want a 750i though? 13mpg, and 300bhp at best.

4L v8 a much better bet.
by jonb
Thu Nov 26, 2015 12:06 am
Forum: Other Marques
Topic: P6 rover estate
Replies: 15
Views: 2200

Re: P6 rover estate

B7 wrote:
jonb wrote:B7, would you pick that shitter over a Renault alpine?
******* right I would. :D
Proof that every opinion you give from now on is irrelevant.
by jonb
Wed Nov 25, 2015 8:44 pm
Forum: Other Marques
Topic: P6 rover estate
Replies: 15
Views: 2200

Re: P6 rover estate

B7, would you pick that shitter over a Renault alpine?
by jonb
Tue Nov 17, 2015 11:08 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Here's a few pics of me motah - she don't scrub up badly.
Replies: 96
Views: 13897

Re:

Andyboy wrote:Hello Ian!

I wonder if Set Nelson's neighbour still has that black C plate 325i that I sold him?
When was that? 2007? Had keep fit windows didn't it. They weren't worth a carrot back then were they.

What happened to spadge? :)
by jonb
Sun Nov 15, 2015 9:56 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: E36 with skyline engine innit
Replies: 6
Views: 876

E36 with skyline engine innit

Even if I desperately wanted this car I wouldn't buy it after reading this belter of a description. "I WON AN AWARD"..."I HAVE A BUNCH OF CLASSICS AND A RACECAR"..."IM AN ENGINEER"... He then goes onto say that it needs a brake light wiring in for an Mot and he doesn't want to do it. http://m.ebay.c...
by jonb
Sun Nov 15, 2015 6:22 pm
Forum: For Sale - E30 Parts
Topic: Consolidated E30 Dismantling Thread - 316i to 325i Sport & M3...
Replies: 936
Views: 183729

Re: Consolidated E30 Dismantling Thread - 316i to 325i Sport

Do you have a grey e34 headlining?
by jonb
Sun Nov 08, 2015 3:08 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: eBay garbage. M5 content.
Replies: 14
Views: 1134

Re: eBay garbage. M5 content.

Simon13 wrote:your mum i think, but still its was washed non the less, 4 day comeback not bad.
Unlike you Simon I'm not checking my phone every 5 minutes for zone and grinder updates.

Good luck with 2 kids though!
by jonb
Sun Nov 08, 2015 9:13 am
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: eBay garbage. M5 content.
Replies: 14
Views: 1134

Re: eBay garbage. M5 content.

Cleaned by who? Stevie Wonders dog?
by jonb
Wed Nov 04, 2015 5:16 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: z3 based kit car. Looks pretty cool IMO
Replies: 18
Views: 1048

Re: z3 based kit car. Looks pretty cool IMO

Anyone remember the Zonda replica from Surrey that was in the paper? I think he made it with his teeth.
by jonb
Wed Nov 04, 2015 5:05 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: z3 based kit car. Looks pretty cool IMO
Replies: 18
Views: 1048

Re: z3 based kit car. Looks pretty cool IMO

Andyboy wrote:^ Yes! What about the F40 replica based on the TR7? :-)
Ha, the TR40! Seemed legit to a deaf dumb and blind person.
by jonb
Tue Nov 03, 2015 9:51 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: eBay garbage. M5 content.
Replies: 14
Views: 1134

Re: eBay garbage. M5 content.

"Bmw M5 Nurembuger Msport One Of 16 Barn Find Editions"