Bristol Cars - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Gibbo · 04-07-2009, 02:08 PM

I was on South Ken Highstreet this afternoon and had a look in the showroom window. I have read about them in the past but never seen a roadtest from memory. Cannot say I was bowled over by the styling and walked away wondering who the market is for the brand and how many they sell per year.

Anyone know much about them?

squeezebm · 04-07-2009, 02:15 PM

Exspensive and shite

E902717 · 04-07-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by squeezebm

Exspensive and shite

Thats what i though

Dont really understand why people buy them, but someone must

E902717 · 04-07-2009, 02:50 PM

http://www.bristolcars.co.uk/FighterT.htm

1012 BHP

isn't exactly beautiful though is it

willhollin · 04-07-2009, 03:00 PM

I love Bristols.

squeezebm · 04-07-2009, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by willhollin

I love Bristols.

Nah they have a dodgy accent

RCUK · 04-07-2009, 03:19 PM

used to live on holland road and walked by the dealer every day!

Never saw a single fecker in there.

Zk1 · 04-07-2009, 03:41 PM

A potential maximum speed of more than 270 mph has been electronically limited to a more than sufficient 225 mph at only 4500 rpm.

0 to 60 mph takes less than 3.5 seconds.

omg ! it looks like tata tried to modernise a jag etype with engine tuned by nasa

DaveC · 04-07-2009, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by squeezebm

Nah they have a dodgy accent

Think you missed the point (or points) there.

Porscha! · 04-07-2009, 04:51 PM

Erm Bristol Fighters are absolutely fantastic cars, saw one at last years NEC Classic Car show, I absolutely loved it

You lot will be telling me you don't like Morgans next

E902717 · 04-07-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Porscha!

You lot will be telling me you don't like Morgans next

There even worse! The designer must have been pissed when he thought the last one up

Porscha! · 04-07-2009, 05:16 PM

Oooooo wasn't his name Chris Bangle

!

If you haven't guessed I love Morgans too, inc. the Aero.

Zk1 · 04-07-2009, 07:18 PM

the morgan aero is bad to the bone bmw engine in right ?

Geoffo · 04-08-2009, 01:50 AM

The Bristol can out perform, but looks utter pants..

Porscha! · 04-08-2009, 01:55 AM

Geoff have you seen one up close? I really liked the one I saw

Geoffo · 04-08-2009, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Porscha!

Geoff have you seen one up close? I really liked the one I saw

Yes Nicola I've seen one up close & didn't like the look of It.
Guess It's down to personal taste..

booforty · 04-08-2009, 04:56 AM

Nothing wrong with a couple of lovely Bristol's

I think old English gents buy them, the pipe & slippers sort....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bristol_Cars

Carrera RSR · 04-08-2009, 05:22 AM

Bristols are for people with more money than sense and believe they are in an exclusive club.

Morgans are for similar people with far less money and far less sense. Come on .... wooden chassis' and skinny wheels went out with horse and carts. No wonder Porsha likes them

acerboo · 04-08-2009, 12:15 PM

id love to get my hands on a pair of bristols but at £700,000 cheaper to get a woman! alternatively buy 20 e92's!

Porscha! · 04-08-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by carrerarsr

Bristols are for people with more money than sense and believe they are in an exclusive club.

Morgans are for similar people with far less money and far less sense. Come on .... wooden chassis' and skinny wheels went out with horse and carts. No wonder Porsha likes them

I like Bristols and Morgans they are classy, beautiful cars

Or rather crazy beautiful cars (Fighter etc.)

Anyone on here also like Weismann cars? http://www.wiesmann.com/

E902717 · 04-08-2009, 01:12 PM

Bloody hell its getting worse!...

Carrera RSR · 04-08-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Porscha!

I like Bristols and Morgans they are classy, beautiful cars

Or rather crazy beautiful cars (Fighter etc.)

Anyone on here also like Weismann cars? http://www.wiesmann.com/

Jesus Porscha, You like Bristols, Morgans and some German brand that can't decide whether the are building a Bristol + Morgan Aero + Jaguar bastard child.....next you'll be telling us you like MG's as well

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E902717 Colonel Drives: E91 335d M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: uk Posts: 2,399 iTrader: (0)	http://www.bristolcars.co.uk/FighterT.htm 1012 BHP isn't exactly beautiful though is it __________________ Car: 2011 BMW E91 335D M-Sport Previous: 2010 BMW E70 X5 3.0D M-Sport - last seen going backwards in a hedge

04-07-2009, 03:19 PM	#7
RCUK Major Drives: Travelcard ... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orpington, Kent Posts: 1,361 iTrader: (4)	used to live on holland road and walked by the dealer every day! Never saw a single fecker in there. __________________ Been there, done that, driven the 'Ring

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Zk1 Lieutenant Drives: 2007 335i coupe Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 468 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	A potential maximum speed of more than 270 mph has been electronically limited to a more than sufficient 225 mph at only 4500 rpm. 0 to 60 mph takes less than 3.5 seconds. omg ! it looks like tata tried to modernise a jag etype with engine tuned by nasa __________________

04-07-2009, 04:51 PM	#10
Porscha! Should be on www.retrorides.com Drives: Porsche 944 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 3,573 iTrader: (0) Garage List 1978 MG Midget 1500 [0.00] 1987 BMW E30 325i C ... [0.00]	Erm Bristol Fighters are absolutely fantastic cars, saw one at last years NEC Classic Car show, I absolutely loved it You lot will be telling me you don't like Morgans next __________________ "FIRE UP THA PORRSCHAAH" - The 80's are back! Front Engined Porsche

04-07-2009, 02:15 PM	#2
squeezebm Colonel Drives: Audi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Notts Posts: 2,652 iTrader: (0)	Exspensive and shite

04-07-2009, 03:00 PM	#5
willhollin Major General Drives: VW T5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 9,867 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 330d SE [5.00] 2010 Transporter T5 ... [0.00]	I love Bristols.

04-07-2009, 05:16 PM	#12
Porscha! Should be on www.retrorides.com Drives: Porsche 944 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 3,573 iTrader: (0) Garage List 1978 MG Midget 1500 [0.00] 1987 BMW E30 325i C ... [0.00]	Oooooo wasn't his name Chris Bangle ! If you haven't guessed I love Morgans too, inc. the Aero. __________________ "FIRE UP THA PORRSCHAAH" - The 80's are back! Front Engined Porsche

04-07-2009, 07:18 PM	#13
Zk1 Lieutenant Drives: 2007 335i coupe Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 468 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	the morgan aero is bad to the bone bmw engine in right ? __________________

04-08-2009, 01:55 AM	#15
Porscha! Should be on www.retrorides.com Drives: Porsche 944 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 3,573 iTrader: (0) Garage List 1978 MG Midget 1500 [0.00] 1987 BMW E30 325i C ... [0.00]	Geoff have you seen one up close? I really liked the one I saw __________________ "FIRE UP THA PORRSCHAAH" - The 80's are back! Front Engined Porsche

04-08-2009, 04:56 AM	#17
booforty Major General Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,813 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	Nothing wrong with a couple of lovely Bristol's I think old English gents buy them, the pipe & slippers sort.... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bristol_Cars

04-08-2009, 05:22 AM	#18
Carrera RSR Colonel Drives: E61 M Sport + 924 Turbo Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Location: Location: Posts: 2,933 iTrader: (1) Garage List 1980 Porsche 924 Tu ... [4.75] 2010 520d M Sport T ... [5.00] 2010 320d M Sport T ... [4.50] 2008 320d Edition M ... [5.00] 2006 320d M Sport T ... [5.00]	Bristols are for people with more money than sense and believe they are in an exclusive club. Morgans are for similar people with far less money and far less sense. Come on .... wooden chassis' and skinny wheels went out with horse and carts. No wonder Porsha likes them

04-08-2009, 12:15 PM	#19
acerboo Colonel Drives: e92 335d lci Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kent Posts: 2,947 iTrader: (0)	id love to get my hands on a pair of bristols but at £700,000 cheaper to get a woman! alternatively buy 20 e92's!

04-08-2009, 01:12 PM	#21
E902717 Colonel Drives: E91 335d M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: uk Posts: 2,399 iTrader: (0)	Bloody hell its getting worse!... __________________ Car: 2011 BMW E91 335D M-Sport Previous: 2010 BMW E70 X5 3.0D M-Sport - last seen going backwards in a hedge

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