[Arch Stanton]

Originally Posted by Chappers 71

Have put my sensible head on & am going to look at a V8 diesel RR Autobiography over the weekend, more miles than I really wanted but it’s a reasonable price & Mrs Chappers is on my case for a car that she can take both the dogs out in.
Have attached a few pics below

That is lovely Chappers, pretty much the kind of thing I will be looking at later in the year, add a tow bar and Euro6 and it would be perfect for me.

The miles on this one wouldn't bother me, it used to but having had my 335 go to 160k+ with minimal issues and still being a lovely car to drive, modern looked after cars wear their miles really well.

Post up (or PM me) how you get on with your negotiations.

[Chappers 71]

Originally Posted by Arch Stanton

That is lovely Chappers, pretty much the kind of thing I will be looking at later in the year, add a tow bar and Euro6 and it would be perfect for me.

The miles on this one wouldn't bother me, it used to but having had my 335 go to 160k+ with minimal issues and still being a lovely car to drive, modern looked after cars wear their miles really well.

Post up (or PM me) how you get on with your negotiations.

Didn't get a chance to see it, add was taken down next day & I believe it was sold, still a better one will come along...at some point, bored of looking at them now.

Had to endure a two & 3/4 hour drive in the dull discovery this afternoon, that thing is just mind numbing to drive any distance in, only up side is the diesel is free & at £75 for just over half a tank to top it off its just as well

[Chappers 71]

Just car insurance for last month, £254 with breakdown & recovery, mods declared for me & Mrs Chappers. Around £130 cheaper than last year with the same broker...happy with that

[Chappers 71]

No expenses for July.
Took the 35i out for a little scud about this morning & surprisingly the oil service light came on, checked i drive & It was saying 8,000 miles still to go. Have just had a look in my service book & it's saying last oil change was at 120,500 in August 2020 it's now at 126,000 miles.
Going to put a new set of plugs in it as well as it seems they were last changed at 95,500 miles back in April 2016, how time flies!!
Got a good deal on the oil & plugs, 8 litres Castrol Edge 5w40 m £70 from Halfords & six Bosch plugs from ecp for £74. Will pick up an oil filter from my local main dealer tomorrow.

Cars currently running fine & still puts a grin on my face after all these years.

Still haven't found the 'ideal' Autobiography Range to suit what I'd like to spend, so am now looking at F15 X5 40d's & they seem like a good alternative, quicker than the RR, cheaper to tax & many more mpg. I could get a 2016 with under 60,000 miles for the kind of money 2013 RR's are up for, I really did fancy the massage climate seats in the Autobiographies but hey ho.

Nice X5 on AT, although it may be a couple of grand high on the asking price. Link attached below, any opinions welcome

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-det...ceDeposit=true

[Arch Stanton]

Good to hear your 35i is still going well mate, mine has had no extra expenses this month too.

Re the new car, I'd hold out for the RR, they're a different class than the X5.
I'm tempted to keep mine and give it to Mrs S and keep for the dog car

Originally Posted by Chappers 71

No expenses for July.
Took the 35i out for a little scud about this morning & surprisingly the oil service light came on, checked i drive & It was saying 8,000 miles still to go. Have just had a look in my service book & it's saying last oil change was at 120,500 in August 2020 it's now at 126,000 miles.
Going to put a new set of plugs in it as well as it seems they were last changed at 95,500 miles back in April 2016, how time flies!!
Got a good deal on the oil & plugs, 8 litres Castrol Edge 5w40 m £70 from Halfords & six Bosch plugs from ecp for £74. Will pick up an oil filter from my local main dealer tomorrow.

Cars currently running fine & still puts a grin on my face after all these years.

Still haven't found the 'ideal' Autobiography Range to suit what I'd like to spend, so am now looking at F15 X5 40d's & they seem like a good alternative, quicker than the RR, cheaper to tax & many more mpg. I could get a 2016 with under 60,000 miles for the kind of money 2013 RR's are up for, I really did fancy the massage climate seats in the Autobiographies but hey ho.

Nice X5 on AT, although it may be a couple of grand high on the asking price. Link attached below, any opinions welcome

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-det...ceDeposit=true

[Chappers 71]

Had a lovely couple of hours just scuding about in the 35i today. Some fool in a 'moded' mini Cooper S even had the cheek to try & play traffic light Grand Prix

Going to change plugs, filter & oil tomorrow. Not sure if I'll be brave enough to change the plugs from cold as I wouldn't want to see them wet with any fuel!

[Chappers 71]

Well the old 35i is going tomorrow, gave up on the RR & brought a beige G31 40i with Schnitzer exhaust & body styling. Picking it up tomorrow at 12.30pm

[Chappers 71]

Eventually got to drive off in the beige estate 8pm Saturday, got it all set up as I want it yesterday & used it to do the usual weekend chores. It’s a lovely place to be, especially the massage seats Obviously it’s not as much ‘fun’ as the 35i & I have missed it these last two days but I’m an old man now & hopefully the 35i will find a good home.

Took the estate out today & had a few hours to get used to it….am loving it

It’s a 2018 in Champagne Quartz Metallic (beige according to the DVLA) 48,000 miles, supplying dealer fitted new front pads, discs & rear tyres (Pirelli’s),has massage seats & a pan roof.
I got just under £3,000 for the 35i as px which I’m happy with as although it was mechanically A1 the bodywork & wheels need some work. I suspect they’ll put it up for around £6,500.

[Chapperss]

Looks lovely fella - hope you enjoy it lots and enjoy less maitinance than 335

[Chappers 71]

Originally Posted by Chapperss

Looks lovely fella - hope you enjoy it lots and enjoy less maitinance than 335

Cheers Chapperss I enquired about an extended Bmw warranty today & was pleasantly surprised to find that it has Bmw warranty until end of January.