E38's & E39's how much aggro are they?

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anothere21323i
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Wed Dec 10, 2014 3:17 pm

I think I've done quite well with my 330i by the sounds of it!
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Wed Dec 10, 2014 8:01 pm

Andyboy wrote:Both the 2004 Laguna and 2004 Zafira I had custody of were 100% rust free, brake pipes included. :D
Vauxhall seem to have superb rustproofing compared to how they used to be we've had an 03 astra and now a 55 plate vectra both have absolutely zero rust. The only bit of the astra that rusted was the original rear box and even that was pretty strong - despite it shedding layer after layer like peeling an onion it was still gas tight and passed every MOT
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e30topless said : Proper BMW's have 4 headlights, last of the run was the E30 and E34/E32 anything after that is just complete shite
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Wed Dec 10, 2014 8:07 pm

the thing is, the e46 is a better car in every respect to the e36. All its weak points were addressed. So just how are they bad?

Jonb you must be on drugs as the e46 M3 is superb car with a council image now.

I'd rather walk or cycle than drive a laguna or zafira - everett you don't even have 7 kids so wtf would you have one?
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Wed Dec 10, 2014 8:30 pm

Simon13 wrote:the thing is, the e46 is a better car in every respect to the e36. All its weak points were addressed. So just how are they bad?

Jonb you must be on drugs as the e46 M3 is superb car with a council image now.

I'd rather walk or cycle than drive a laguna or zafira - everett you don't even have 7 kids so wtf would you have one?
He probably has 7 kids, but he's never met them.

As for the m3, I personally didnt find them that special but some things did impress me about them. The steering was never unsettled or uncorrupted by bumps in the road, so no shimmy or shake through the steering wheel even when hitting a slight pothole while going around a corner. They still look great also. The lack of any torque annoyed me greatly, and they never felt that quick due to the liner nature. And why cant bmw ever make a comfortable sport seat?
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Wed Dec 10, 2014 8:38 pm

jonb wrote:
Simon13 wrote:the thing is, the e46 is a better car in every respect to the e36. All its weak points were addressed. So just how are they bad?

Jonb you must be on drugs as the e46 M3 is superb car with a council image now.

I'd rather walk or cycle than drive a laguna or zafira - everett you don't even have 7 kids so wtf would you have one?
He probably has 7 kids, but he's never met them.

As for the m3, I personally didnt find them that special but some things did impress me about them. The steering was never unsettled or uncorrupted by bumps in the road, so no shimmy or shake through the steering wheel even when hitting a slight pothole while going around a corner. They still look great also. The lack of any torque annoyed me greatly, and they never felt that quick due to the liner nature. And why cant bmw ever make a comfortable sport seat?
My M535i ones I have in my Touring are Jon, the only seats i've ever had that don't give me back ache on long journeys :cool:

PS that 525i Scott and I bought from you, the engine is now residing in my new identical Touring :D
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X5 V8 for thrills, CRV for chills, Range Rover P38 V8 for sooooo much aggravation...
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