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04-01-2013, 02:36 AM | #1 |
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Well, the E90 is going...
After 2.5 years of mixed enjoyment of ownership, I finally decided to change the E90.
A few things needed doing like servicing / tyres etc and I think it's got a failing injector (occasional wobbly idle when warm - cloud of smoke on startup) and possibly thermostat(s) as the fuel consumption has been pants recently (i know it's been cold but still, 35mpg on a decent run..). Also got a bit fed up of the crashy ride and heavy steering - must be getting old!! Couldn't really make my mind up what to get, but it needed to be diesel and practical, don't need a big car so thought about going to a hatch. Looked at Golf GTD and A3's but for my budget wasn't impressed with what I'd get. Sooo, I've gone for a bit of a 'marmite' car... Not to everybody's taste, but I like them. 1 year old 118d Sport under 8k miles with driver comfort and sun protection packages in Sapphire Black. Comes with iDrive / bluetooth / USB and drives really smooth plus I got 60mpg on a decent mixed roads test drive. Not quite in the same bracket as some as you chaps new cars () but a couple of years of hopefully economical driving might allow something more 'fun' a bit further down the line. Might post up a few pics when I've got it, if anyone is interested... Oh, and I've never had a black car - everyone I've spoken to so far thinks I'm mad.
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04-01-2013, 03:16 AM | #3 |
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Nice one, and black isn't so bad. Not driven the new 1 series, but my 120d was a good car, plenty of poke and very economical ..... I should have kept it and saved myself a lot of money leasing a 640d that I don't drive!
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04-01-2013, 03:42 AM | #4 |
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I like the new 1er. Been in TMP's 135i a few times and, whilst there is obviously a difference in bhp, the interior & exterior are similar - a very nice grown-up place to be. Bet you'll enjoy ownership.
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04-01-2013, 04:34 AM | #5 |
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Welcome to the 1 series club... hope you enjoy your new car !!!!
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04-02-2013, 03:03 AM | #6 |
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I never liked the look of the old 1 sieres much in anything but 1M form.
However, the new 1 sieres I think looks fantastic! The intieor looks very good too, and I think is the biggest improvement! Be interested to hear your thoughts once you have it. Esp how you find the boot space / rear seat space in comparison to the e90. |
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04-02-2013, 03:37 AM | #7 |
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Welcome to the f20 club. Quite a few exe90 posters seem to be joining.
I've been meaning to do a micro review of mine for the last 3 months.
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04-03-2013, 05:46 PM | #9 |
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Well, the DVLA finally came through (plate transfer) and I'm due to collect at 12:00pm tomorrow.
Unfortunately I've got a stinking cold now, so the grills etc I already have sat in the garage may have to wait a bit...
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04-03-2013, 06:54 PM | #10 |
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Congratulations Mark nice motor and i hope this one gives you a lot less trouble than your previous 3-ers!!!
Haven't seen your 3 around for a while but i moved out of Stafford. Can't remember exactly but did you have a black and white plate on the back? |
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Thanks and I too hope it's a lot less trouble! Never had a black plate but mine are euro-look..ish. I've kept them but not sure whether to put them on the 1er or not - will probably try them one day. Liking your Jag and might need some tips on cleaning black cars... Peter.
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best tip for cleaning black cars is not to drive them and put them in the garage mine had a good clean, polish and gloss recently and it was looking dirty after 50 miles in the dry Enjoy your pick up and post some pics when it is here |
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Pics taken and will post up soon...
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