[Jamese93]

Originally Posted by phil200tdi

I have an old landrover defender for the same reason. I can play with it and fix stuff myself to get my knowledge up. Difference is mine is a shed and this E34 is immaculate.

It depends on what part I play with as to whether it turns into a shed though!

I love old Land Rovers, a proper country vehicle - remember bouncing around in the back of them (and early RR's) in the late 70's and 80's in Suffolk - a proper piece of agricultural kit.

Seems as if I may be about to commute to Cambridge every day so I think it might be about time to get a modern diesel too. 320 d here we come!

[phil200tdi]

I'm not that sold on newish cars any more, the depreciation kills any savings you might realise from fuel efficiency.

If I replace my 335i it will be with a diesel for about £5k (3yo Mondeo or passat etc) yawn.. Then an ariel atom or similar for the weekend and track days etc - these are holding their value very well...

Or an even more alternative thought is to buy a BMW 750i circa 2000model with lpg for about £5k instead of the diseasel.

[Jamese93]

Originally Posted by phil200tdi

I'm not that sold on newish cars any more, the depreciation kills any savings you might realise from fuel efficiency.

If I replace my 335i it will be with a diesel for about £5k (3yo Mondeo or passat etc) yawn.. Then an ariel atom or similar for the weekend and track days etc - these are holding their value very well...

Or an even more alternative thought is to buy a BMW 750i circa 2000model with lpg for about £5k instead of the diseasel.

I love them while I had them.... Personally thinking of a 320d or a Golf diesel, who knows! the 750's along the same lines as my idea with the e34 - a lot of car for the money. Enjoy whatever you do!

[dxb335d]

Looks cool mate, how much was she mate out of interest, and how many owners?? Nice to see a well looked after old skool BM.

[Jamese93]

Just short if a couple of k and 2 owners Carlos. Not bad for an old barge! Forgot the joys of an old car though, as the fan clutch just went and it nearly overheated. Hmmm. Hope I don't live to regret this one!

[mikeouk]

ahh, this brings back memories, i owned a white one with blue leather, i replaced the 15" alloys with 17" and thought that was a crazy mod. I loved that car.

Look very clean, enjoy.

[Jamese93]

Originally Posted by mikeouk

ahh, this brings back memories, i owned a white one with blue leather, i replaced the 15" alloys with 17" and thought that was a crazy mod. I loved that car.

Look very clean, enjoy.

Certainly will!

New parts just arriving to make it look as close to showroom as possible.

Just got to get around to driving it now!

Cheers,

J