Best courtesy car? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

seanblee · 07-04-2010, 12:24 PM

My 335i is currently in the body shop after a Romainian driver in a Belgian HGV pulled out into the nearside rear on the M25. My insurance has arranged a pretty interesting hire car for me whilst it's in. It's a 2.4 JTDM 5-cylinder diesel with a 6-speed manual box, so it goes quite well as long as you keep it above about 1800rpm - below that, you drop off boost and it completely dies. The handling's OK, though it's a bit wallowy compared to my car. I do rather like the panoramic sunroof though.

So, what's the best courtesy car you've ever had?

ed335d · 07-04-2010, 01:04 PM

This was my best one...

d33v00n3h · 07-04-2010, 01:13 PM

Oooh yeaaa jealous?

zltm089 · 07-06-2010, 02:09 AM

320 d ... :-)

chrisbin · 07-06-2010, 04:51 AM

E93 335i

M3-FAST · 07-06-2010, 05:57 AM

635 vert was the best I got after threatening to reject my E93

Rochdale Pioneers · 07-06-2010, 03:47 PM

Ford Ka with defective brakes from the body shop....

dgrott328 · 07-06-2010, 03:53 PM

Not 25 yet so no courtesy car for me yet

msport · 07-06-2010, 03:57 PM

rover metro in 1993

Teutonicdriver · 07-06-2010, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by d33v00n3h

Oooh yeaaa jealous?

That is AWFUL!!

N00dle · 07-06-2010, 04:12 PM

325i M-Sport and today a 525d M-Sport

RCUK · 07-06-2010, 04:20 PM

Jag XF ... lovely piece of kit.

Stopped answering the phone to the Land Rover dealer as i was loving the car so much!

pjs · 07-06-2010, 04:56 PM

Out of the box LCI 330d e92 a couple of months ago.

This weeks is a 320d e92 poverty spec in dog knob red. More thoughts on that soon.

My engine is fine by the way, just getting bonnet resprayed.

foxy-367 · 07-12-2010, 07:01 AM

Mmm Nice

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MB London · 07-12-2010, 07:45 AM

This is the little beauty I got when my 3er went in

335diesel · 07-12-2010, 07:59 AM

MB - had similar when my R32 Golf went for a repair.

A ten year old Micra that had been paint stripped across the bonnet.

Hence now using BMW insurance so if I do need it, I get a proper car that isn't worked on by some cr4ppy firm the insurance company insists you use. In my case it was also bloody miles away and in the worst part of London I've ever been to.

MB London · 07-12-2010, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 335diesel

MB - had similar when my R32 Golf went for a repair.

A ten year old Micra that had been paint stripped across the bonnet.

Hence now using BMW insurance so if I do need it, I get a proper car that isn't worked on by some cr4ppy firm the insurance company insists you use. In my case it was also bloody miles away and in the worst part of London I've ever been to.

Its funny because I had the option to use any garage I wanted (including BMW), I was recommended this particular garage by a couple of different people – they claimed that a lot of main dealers would take their work there if they was struggling to deal with it. They have been in their location for 30 odd years

The net result was – I was given this comedy sketch car to drive, the first two attempts on the front end re-spray were that bad I ended up getting a independent specialist to examine the job. Eventually they got it right but not after I lost about 3 days of work and had to drive this piece of shit for nearly 2 weeks. A LESSON LEARNT!

335diesel · 07-12-2010, 09:04 AM

MB - doh! They did a fairly good job on mine (apart from overspray on the fuel filler cap) but I also had that utter sh1theap for two weeks. Worst car I've driven.

Also never again.

prt71 · 07-12-2010, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by d33v00n3h

Oooh yeaaa jealous?

So that's who Chris Bangle designs for now..........

foxy-367 · 07-13-2010, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by MB London

This is the little beauty I got when my 3er went in

I like the way they sell 'Pairs' too!

Kal · 07-13-2010, 11:19 AM

Best was a 630i
Worst was a Fiat Punto

beemerbird · 07-13-2010, 02:18 PM

You lot choose from this list:

Boxster S (latest Generation)
Cayman S
911 997 C4S
Cayenne S
BMW 320d
BMW 118d
Audi A4 2.0TDi

Worst: Very early Seat Ibiza........was nasty but long time ago.

07-04-2010, 12:24 PM	#1
seanblee Captain Drives: E92 335i SE Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Enfield, UK Posts: 663 iTrader: (2)	Best courtesy car? My 335i is currently in the body shop after a Romainian driver in a Belgian HGV pulled out into the nearside rear on the M25. My insurance has arranged a pretty interesting hire car for me whilst it's in. It's a 2.4 JTDM 5-cylinder diesel with a 6-speed manual box, so it goes quite well as long as you keep it above about 1800rpm - below that, you drop off boost and it completely dies. The handling's OK, though it's a bit wallowy compared to my car. I do rather like the panoramic sunroof though. So, what's the best courtesy car you've ever had? Attached Images
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07-04-2010, 01:04 PM	#2
ed335d Major General Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Surrey, UK Posts: 6,884 iTrader: (3) Garage List 57 e92 M3 [5.00] 2008 e92 335d [0.00]	This was my best one... Attached Images __________________ E92 M3, Jerez Black, Fox Red Novillo, 19'' M Double Spoke, folding mirrors, lumbar support, front seat heating, PDC, USB, DAB, EDC, Bluetooth, Logic 7, High Gloss Shadowline, big smile

07-04-2010, 01:13 PM	#3
d33v00n3h First Lieutenant Drives: e90 330i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles 818 Posts: 322 iTrader: (9)	Oooh yeaaa jealous? __________________ E90 Jet Black 330i \|Sport & Premium Pkg\|19” VMR v710’s\|Carbon Fiber Roundels\|Lux 5.1\|Black Line Taillights\|Euphoria 6k Lights\|M Steering Wheel\|JB Headlight Reflector Covers\|Carbon Fiber Grill\|Dæos Daytime Angel Eyes\|Hardwired V1\|Euro Fog Switch\|15% Tints\|Carbon Fiber Pedals\|Carbon Wrapped Interior

07-06-2010, 02:09 AM	#4
zltm089 Major General Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON Posts: 6,553 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [5.00]	320 d ... :-) __________________ Current Car: E92 335i SE Dream Cars: AMG SL65 Black,GallardoSuperleggera, GTR 2012, Agera R, F430 Scuderia, DBS, EVO X FQ400, Lexus LFA, F10 M5, e92 M3, GT3 RS4.0, Ferrari 458, Ferrari F12, R8 V10 plus, Jaguar F Type V8, Lamborghini LP700-4 Aventador, Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, C63 AMG Coupe Black, Vanquish 2012, Laferrari, GT3 991.

07-06-2010, 04:51 AM	#5
chrisbin Colonel Drives: M-Benz C250CDi Est Join Date: May 2005 Location: S.Wales, UK Posts: 2,302 iTrader: (1)	E93 335i __________________ Current - M-Benz C250Cdi Sport Plus Auto Est. Previous - Alpina D3 BiTurbo E90 LCI Manual, 320d M Sport E92 Auto, 330i M Sport E92 courtesy of BMW UK....320i M Sport E92 Auto, 320d SE E90 Manual.

07-06-2010, 05:57 AM	#6
M3-FAST Defected to the dark side..... Drives: Audi A7 & Porsche 996 C2 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stafford, UK Posts: 5,754 iTrader: (11) Garage List 2009 E90 M3 [5.00] 2007 325i M-sport C ... [4.50]	635 vert was the best I got after threatening to reject my E93 Attached Images __________________ USED TO OWN THE M3 PICTURED ABOVE NOW DRIVING PORSCHE 996 C2 & AUDI A7 S-LINE QUATTRO V6 3.0TDi

07-06-2010, 03:47 PM	#7
Rochdale Pioneers First Lieutenant Drives: F10 520d SE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Stockton on Tees UK Posts: 371 iTrader: (0)	Ford Ka with defective brakes from the body shop....

07-06-2010, 03:53 PM	#8
dgrott328 Private First Class Drives: '07 328i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 144 iTrader: (2)	Not 25 yet so no courtesy car for me yet __________________ BLACK SAPPHIRE CORAL RED

07-06-2010, 03:57 PM	#9
msport Private First Class Drives: Everywhere Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: At Sea Posts: 130 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 330i msport [0.00]	rover metro in 1993 __________________ I can resist everything except tempation.

07-06-2010, 04:12 PM	#11
N00dle Private Drives: 325i SE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UK Posts: 75 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 325i SE [0.00]	325i M-Sport and today a 525d M-Sport Attached Images __________________ WW

07-06-2010, 04:20 PM	#12
RCUK Major Drives: Travelcard ... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orpington, Kent Posts: 1,393 iTrader: (4)	Jag XF ... lovely piece of kit. Stopped answering the phone to the Land Rover dealer as i was loving the car so much! __________________ Been there, done that, driven the 'Ring

07-06-2010, 04:56 PM	#13
pjs Colonel Drives: S5 & C250cdi Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NORTH Posts: 2,369 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 E92 335i SE [4.50]	Out of the box LCI 330d e92 a couple of months ago. This weeks is a 320d e92 poverty spec in dog knob red. More thoughts on that soon. My engine is fine by the way, just getting bonnet resprayed.

07-12-2010, 07:01 AM	#14
foxy-367 Lieutenant Drives: 320d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North West Posts: 448 iTrader: (0)	Mmm Nice __________________ Now - E90 320d M Sport, Le Mans Blue, sun protection glass, Auto lights and wipers, 193M, a big grin Previous - Seat Leon FR, Golf Gttdi (x2), Mk3 Fiesta SI, E30 318i Peugeot 205 Roland Garros, Mk2 Fiesta Ghia (it had a rev counter!!!!) Last edited by foxy-367; 07-12-2010 at 07:08 AM. Reason: to make the photo smaller!

07-12-2010, 07:45 AM	#15
MB London Come as you are Drives: F10 520d M-sport Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London Posts: 1,138 iTrader: (0)	This is the little beauty I got when my 3er went in Attached Images

07-12-2010, 07:59 AM	#16
335diesel Brigadier General Drives: 335d Touring Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 4,009 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 335d SE Touring [0.00]	MB - had similar when my R32 Golf went for a repair. A ten year old Micra that had been paint stripped across the bonnet. Hence now using BMW insurance so if I do need it, I get a proper car that isn't worked on by some cr4ppy firm the insurance company insists you use. In my case it was also bloody miles away and in the worst part of London I've ever been to. __________________ E91 335d SE Touring Also Land Rover Puma Defender 110 XS station wagon

07-12-2010, 09:04 AM	#18
335diesel Brigadier General Drives: 335d Touring Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 4,009 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 335d SE Touring [0.00]	MB - doh! They did a fairly good job on mine (apart from overspray on the fuel filler cap) but I also had that utter sh1theap for two weeks. Worst car I've driven. Also never again. __________________ E91 335d SE Touring Also Land Rover Puma Defender 110 XS station wagon

07-13-2010, 11:19 AM	#21
Kal Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 335i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Manchester Posts: 200 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Msport Coupe [0.00]	Best was a 630i Worst was a Fiat Punto

07-13-2010, 02:18 PM	#22
beemerbird Major General Drives: Terrier TTRS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 7,953 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 TTRS [4.50] 2007 Audi S5 [0.00] May 2007 Porsche 99 ... [0.00] March 2007 Porsche ... [0.00] Sep. 2007 E92 335d SE [0.00] July 2006 E90 330i ... [0.00]	You lot choose from this list: Boxster S (latest Generation) Cayman S 911 997 C4S Cayenne S BMW 320d BMW 118d Audi A4 2.0TDi Worst: Very early Seat Ibiza........was nasty but long time ago.

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