Cars you've been sorely tempted to buy?

Big Nasty

Voodoomelon wrote: »

Absolutely. Definitely a large power difference, but the differentials and torque converters are different on the sport models, the 740i sport being the fastest of the lot.

No doubt, that's the pick of the bunch, only reason i'd want the V12 is for all the toys. The iL sport packages are only cosmetic, the i sports have the greater acceleration.

I didn't know that about the differentials and torque converters in the M-Sport. In plain language there's no added BHP but a better delivery of power? The 728 I drove was pre-facelift as I said and non M-Sport and I found it very unresponsive. Just like a pre-facelift 520 (2L model as opposed to the facelifted 2.2) I found it very underpowered and the engine seemed to small for the weight of the car. The 735 is a totally different beast altogether compared to that particular 728 although it could have had the ring driven out of it for all I know!

I wouldn't have any issue changing up to a 740 but the V12 750 would be completely impractical for me with current wallet conditions! :eek:

Big Nasty

Dilbert75 wrote: »

Robin Hood 2B kit car. Back when I had a garage and time. Now I've neither.:o

They have Ford running gear IIRC.

Friend of mine has one of those (or something very similar) rotting in his garden among other stuff that would really make you cry if I told you.

Voodoomelon

Exactly, a better delivery of power. Unless you were going for a Sport 740i, i wouldn't bother changing from your 735 to a regular 740, would be little point. Something like this ticks all the boxes.

skyhighflyer

I've wanted something with the Alfa V6 for a long while, but the amount of non-runners you see advertised, and stories of stupid repair bills means I probably won't be getting one.

dgt

Years ago I nearly bought an Escort 1.4... :eek:





















And then promptly bought another one instead. Biggest mistake ever

Big Nasty

Voodoomelon wrote: »

Exactly, a better delivery of power. Unless you were going for a Sport 740i, i wouldn't bother changing from your 735 to a regular 740, would be little point. Something like this ticks all the boxes.

I visit regularly!

Wouldn't be practical to me, even though it's a very fine car.
GB£5495 = €6300 + €1900 VRT = €8200! :eek::eek::eek:

Not a snowballs!

MetzgerMeister

MCMLXXV wrote: »

Must. Resist. Using. Rolleyes!

In other words, I'd be flat out broke paying that for tax when I can't afford it.

Roll eyes all you like

-Corkie-

I would love to buy a V8 petrol like a 7 er or S class. I am sick of fcuking daysuls especially VAG`S.

EPM

I went to view this at the weekend.



Saw this parked next to it



And completely blanked this on the other side as a result



And just to reitterate



And yes, its a 3.2...

EPM

-Corkie- wrote: »

I would love to buy a V8 petrol like a 7 er or S class. I am sick of fcuking daysuls especially VAG`S.

Spend a day in my shoes:pac:

Big Nasty

einheisserschre wrote: »

In other words, I'd be flat out broke paying that for tax when I can't afford it.

Roll eyes all you like

Big cars can be a lot more practical than you think. What are you driving now? Have you worked out how much it costs you to run annually?

Dilbert75

skyhighflyer wrote: »

I've wanted something with the Alfa V6 for a long while, but the amount of non-runners you see advertised, and stories of stupid repair bills means I probably won't be getting one.

One of my friends had a fairly tidy 156 (01 or 02) for sale a while back. Drove it a couple of times - always left me feeling there was something missing in my own when I went back to it. There was - 800cc, 2 cylinders and a percussion orchestra...

Eric Cartman

Voodoomelon wrote: »

Exactly, a better delivery of power. Unless you were going for a Sport 740i, i wouldn't bother changing from your 735 to a regular 740, would be little point. Something like this ticks all the boxes.

just drop alpina alloys on to her then yes yes come to cartman http://ultimate7.co.uk/T116%20HTP-2/T116%20HTP.html

Dilbert75

MCMLXXV wrote: »

They have Ford running gear IIRC.

Friend of mine has one of those (or something very similar) rotting in his garden among other stuff that would really make you cry if I told you.

Gulp.... go on.....:o

Voodoomelon

Eric Cartman wrote: »

just drop alpina alloys on to her then yes yes come to cartman http://ultimate7.co.uk/T116%20HTP-2/T116%20HTP.html

Dunno who ruined those Style 32s, they look like crap.

You'll probably enjoy this so. :cool:

rusty_racer94

Levin ae101.

Eric Cartman

Voodoomelon wrote: »

Dunno who ruined those Style 32s, they look like crap.

You'll probably enjoy this so. :cool:

give it a fax port , change the navy carpet and trim bits for the dark cream colour and its perfect

MetzgerMeister

MCMLXXV wrote: »

Big cars can be a lot more practical than you think. What are you driving now? Have you worked out how much it costs you to run annually?

Mazda6 MPS. I've only had it since May and to be honest, I don't bother working out how much it costs. If I did that I'd be on a bicycle!

dgt

Voodoomelon wrote: »

Dunno who ruined those Style 32s, they look like crap.

You'll probably enjoy this so. :cool:

I was looking at that exact same car on piston heads earlier today... :eek:

Big Nasty

Eric Cartman wrote: »

just drop alpina alloys on to her then yes yes come to cartman http://ultimate7.co.uk/T116%20HTP-2/T116%20HTP.html

That's ****in' horrible Eric! :eek::eek::eek:

You don't have them bling wheels on your D-Max do ya!?!

Shane732

I'm currently driving a E93 335i. As many posters know it took me a long time to bite the bullet and buy it but I got there in the end.

I'd be very tempted to buy a 911.

Eric Cartman

MCMLXXV wrote: »

That's ****in' horrible Eric! :eek::eek::eek:

You don't have them bling wheels on your D-Max do ya!?!

they dont come in 6 stud :pac:

nah man , those wheels are rank, put some alpinas or a nice set of BBS's on it and good to go

Big Nasty

einheisserschre wrote: »

Mazda6 MPS. I've only had it since May and to be honest, I don't bother working out how much it costs. If I did that I'd be on a bicycle!

See Voodoo's thread on running costs.

Work out your annual costs as follows:

Petrol
Tax
Repairs / Service / Tyres
Depreciation
Loan Repayments

Have I left anything out Steeve?

Big Nasty

Eric Cartman wrote: »

they dont come in 6 stud :pac:

nah man , those wheels are rank, put some alpinas or a nice set of BBS's on it and good to go

I meant these ridiculous yokes you see people driving around on. Bone shaker material!

unkel

fletch wrote: »

That's a savage picture!!!

MetzgerMeister

MCMLXXV wrote: »

See Voodoo's thread on running costs.

Work out your annual costs as follows:

Petrol
Tax
Repairs / Service / Tyres
Depreciation
Loan Repayments

Have I left anything out Steeve?

I'm only 25 so a big engine is out of my price range for a few years!

Victor Meldrew

Honda accord v6 auto. really nice, but tax and fuels cons stopped me.

that and the dealer being a tosser....

Merch

LIGHTNING wrote: »

I nearly bought a Coupe about three years ago, It was in OK condition but it had no NCT. He told me it would "fly through the NCT" so I told him I would take it if he NCT`d it. Id even give him a deposit and pay the remainder when it got the NCT. He refused to do the NCT as he didnt have the time, I then offered to book the NCT, pay for it and drop it down. He refused so I walked away.

That reads like its out of a thriller, I was wondering as reading through it if you ended up getting done in the end :eek:

Saab Ed wrote: »

I hold my head in shame ......Always ,always wanted an MG Montego Turbo.



I know, I know, its just like a sickness of some sort. really cant explain it.

Thats got a certain retro cool about it, no?

LIGHTNING wrote: »

Nicely done, if you had you will still be driving it home from when you bought it.

I must be too practical, is that a complement to the OP or to the car?

Toyed with the idea of an RX-8 and I always had a hankering for an FTO, I knew a guy that had one and he was pouring money into it so put me off, always like the Mitsubishi eclipse 3rd generation, just never saw them
here in R/H drive.

If I had the money I'd spend it on one now

Eric Cartman

MCMLXXV wrote: »

I meant these ridiculous yokes you see people driving around on. Bone shaker material!

ive been driving around on these 16s , id love a set of 18s and wouldnt dare put 20s on , but alas i cannot get a decent set of 18" 6 stud wheels in ireland.

these isuzu 18s would be nice but i cant get them here

Big Nasty

Dilbert75 wrote: »

Gulp.... go on.....:o

Ok, you're gonna cry!

One of those Ford based kit car things.
2 Volvo 480 Turbos
BMW E24 635
BMW E31 AC Schnitzer
BMW E38 750
68 Ford Galaxie
69 Mustang 302

The only vehicle that's running at the moment is a clapped out Transit.

Eric Cartman

MCMLXXV wrote: »

BMW E24 635
BMW E31 AC Schnitzer
BMW E38 750

:eek:

this is the saddest thing ive seen all day

johnayo

WestWing wrote: »

I was very close to buying one of these last year:

Thats a beauty. I have always loved the idea of one but probably never buy.:(

Big Nasty

einheisserschre wrote: »

I'm only 25 so a big engine is out of my price range for a few years!

Me hole - I was in a 2.5 in 2001!

MetzgerMeister

MCMLXXV wrote: »

Me hole - I was in a 2.5 in 2001!

That's nice

Big Nasty

Eric Cartman wrote: »

:eek:

this is the saddest thing ive seen all day

Big time - and he wont part with any of them.

Big Nasty

einheisserschre wrote: »

That's nice

Was 25 at the time and paying more than €2k on insurance. Am only paying €520 now fully comp on the 735 - getting older has the odd benefit!

analfabets

Good few years back I was looking at
1. Eclipse
2. Calibra
3. Celica Karlos Sainz

Bought Audi S2 instead. It broke my wallet.

Eric Cartman

einheisserschre wrote: »

I'm only 25 so a big engine is out of my price range for a few years!

when I was 18 i had a 2.5l Kia sorento , Im currently in a 3.0l d-max ,insurance was never higher than 1850, and I got a quote for 1700 fully comp on a 728i from aviva , im 21 , insurance isnt that bad if you shop around.

still nobody will let me have a 740iL or 750iL at the moment

MetzgerMeister

MCMLXXV wrote: »

Was 25 at the time and paying more than €2k on insurance. Am only paying €520 now fully comp on the 735 - getting older has the odd benefit!

I'm 25 now and in a 2.3T, that good enough??

When I was 22 I was in an RX-8 and paying €2500 fully comp. Last renewal on that was €980 and when I swapped it onto the MPS in May they sent me back €150

Voodoomelon

MCMLXXV wrote: »

See Voodoo's thread on running costs.

Work out your annual costs as follows:

Petrol
Tax
Repairs / Service / Tyres
Depreciation
Loan Repayments

Have I left anything out Steeve?

Pretty much it, don't forget insurance.

einheisserschre wrote: »

I'm only 25 so a big engine is out of my price range for a few years!

I was 24 when I got my 7, think it was €2400 to start with (6 months experience!), then dropped massively every year, down to €800 now.

-Corkie-

MCMLXXV wrote: »

Me hole - I was in a 2.5 in 2001!

I still had a fcukin 2.0 Daysul that time....:mad::mad:, sad part about is that I had a lovely e30 a few years before that...:rolleyes:

Big Nasty

analfabets wrote: »

Good few years back I was looking at
1. Eclipse
2. Calibra
3. Celica Karlos Sainz

Bought Audi S2 instead. It broke my wallet.

Was always scared off the S2 as most of them had been ridden. Bought a sraight six 2.8 Quattro model in British Racing Green with cream leather in 2003 for €5k. Absolute demon of a car and handled like on rails. Never gave me a days bother bar a MAF sensor. Would love that car back, it was spotless and non pimped, really classy looking. Only older Audi I ever saw that didn't cost a shedload to maintain.

Big Nasty

einheisserschre wrote: »

I'm 25 now and in a 2.3T, that good enough??

When I was 22 I was in an RX-8 and paying €2500 fully comp. Last renewal on that was €980 and when I swapped it onto the MPS in May they sent me back €150

Ah, sorry - thought you were in a puny!

analfabets

MCMLXXV wrote: »

Was always scared off the S2 as most of them had been ridden. Bought a sraight six 2.8 Quattro model in British Racing Green with cream leather in 2003 for €5k. Absolute demon of a car and handled like on rails. Never gave me a days bother bar a MAF sensor. Would love that car back, it was spotless and non pimped, really classy looking. Only older Audi I ever saw that didn't cost a shedload to maintain.

Yeah, the one I had was well equipped, looked amazing, but it was later obvious that it was driven hard before and was most likely clocked. There was something wrong with it every week.

MetzgerMeister

MCMLXXV wrote: »

Ah, sorry - thought you were in a puny!

Certainly not a puny haha

Each of my cars has been a increment in power over the last - rover 400 to an MG ZR to a BMW 318i to the RX8 to the 6MPS.

Future - E46 M3/E39 M5

Big Nasty

analfabets wrote: »

Yeah, the one I had was well equipped, looked amazing, but it was later obvious that it was driven hard before and was most likely clocked. There was something wrong with it every week.

Mine looked pretty much like this, bar the S2 badge.

Big Nasty

-Corkie- wrote: »

I still had a fcukin 2.0 Daysul that time....:mad::mad:, sad part about is that I had a lovely e30 a few years before that...:rolleyes:

Diesel is fuel of the devil lad!

astonaidan

Really tempted to buy a Subaru Impreza STI for years but they ruined it

Matt Simis

MCMLXXV wrote: »

Ok, you're gonna cry!

BMW E31 AC Schnitzer
(

Thats not really a thing though, unless you mean an Alpina B12 Coupe.

analfabets

MCMLXXV wrote: »

Mine looked pretty much like this, bar the fact that it wasn't an S2:

Funny thing is: it broke my heart but when I look at one, I want it. Absolutely beautifull car. Another one I was considering was Corrado G60 but was afraid of compressor problems.