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I have a colleague the same height.Originally Posted by tallsteve
He drives a previous generation B Class - he reckons it's one of the few cars he can fit in comfortably.
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There are probably taller on this forum, but I'm 6ft 6... Didn't really fit too well into some of the cars I liked - GT86, nope - Boxster, bit of a squeeze but just do-able (potential engine issues scared me away from these!), SLK - Nope, MX5 - see Boxster but even more of a squeeze...
I have a colleague the same height.
He drives a previous generation B Class - he reckons it's one of the few cars he can fit in comfortably.
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the only vehicle for driving to whykickamoocow! if you saw the price of landies you'd know why
oops sorry for the slow reply!
It's the S non premium pack model, had a larini exhaust and decat pipe fitted so it sounds a bit more meatyI absolutely love this car to drive
Have two vintage cars in my "collection"
Mercedes 280 SL 1970
BMW M5 Touring 1992
That Merc is gorgeous. Please post more pics, sir!Have two vintage cars in my "collection"
Mercedes 280 SL 1970
BMW M5 Touring 1992
:)
and
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
very nice
Eddie
what happened to the M class?
Which X5 is that?
M class went in PX and that's 3 litre diesel sport.
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
How does it compare to the M Class Eddie?
When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
Steering is a bit heavier which I don't mind but amazingly, the 3 litre diesel feels like it has more poke than the 5.4 litre petrol. Maybe this is down to the extra weight of the M Class but with almost 3 times the mpg of the M Class, it was a no brainer (plus saving £150 on insurance). I would have had the ML 420 CDI if I could have found one within a reasonable distance though, 305 bhp and 720Nm is a bit tasty for a diesel.
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
720Nm...wow, almost hard to comprehend that!
what year is it? trying to work out which generation it is. lol
There was one on eBay which had been re-mapped. He claimed 350bhp and 900Nm torque. I reckon that would be a gearbox wrecker.
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
Had a clear run back from Heathrow to Glos last night - & managed just over 38mpg - & I wasn't being careful/frugal. I'm amazed - maybe it was a 'sensible' decision after allIf all goes to plan, I'll be collecting this on Friday ...
A BMW 325i - After 10 years of sensible, tax efficient, economical oil burners I'm really looking forward to revving up the lovely, smooth BMW straight six - the 100 mile drive home won't be any where near long enough
z
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Picked this up today, E350 CDI, had to search for a while to get one with all the toys, has memory seats, command satellite navigation, xenon, Harman kardon sound, very pleased
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I changed my X5 for a 2007 Honda Civic a few weeks ago. The BMW was very nice to drive, but just too expensive to keep on the road.
The cost of tires and diesel was bad enough, but the 1,680 in motor tax per year was just too much for me to stomach.
£280 in the UK for the lower CO output models!
When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
For an X5? Some difference! It gets worse - Ireland switched from engine CC to CO2 emissions for motortax, so some people are now paying 2K a year in motor tax. Absolutely insane.
The pain in the arse is that my new car (a 2007 2.2D) is about 900 to tax per year. A 2008 model would be taxed by emissions and would only be 280 for the year - even though they're the same car.
1552 euros for an X5 with normal fuel, 2600 euros/yr for a diesel version... overhere in Holland.
My 7 y/o Saab 9-3 (250K kms) is taxed at 135 euros/month! That's why I sold the car for a VW Up. No tax ('cos it's clean) and the insurance is 18 euros/month.
The Up is quite a nice runabout. But last week, I'd installed a roof rack for the transport of a spar and sails for my son's dinghy - mind you, not the boat itself. When going uphill, the little engine had a difficult time. Luckily, my wife's new BMW has a lot more power!
My VW Up! on its first trip two weeks back. When buying the car, I ticked all the boxes of the accessories list. Really a full options car.
Menno
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Ouch! I don't feel so bad now.
£30pa Tax, 60+mpg, 2-litre turbodiesel.
Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced.
Had a few performance cars but where I live (street parking) they take too many knocks so driving a 53 reg Leon se until I move. Then buying a cayenne s :0)
On the positive side, I have this to keep me entertained ...gsxr 750
Just had my new motor delivered after a 4 month wait :-(
The wait was worth it though as the car has thus far exceed my expectation and the some!
Bit of a crappy picture but it has peed down all day
Paul
My daily driver is a 2011 Mercedes E63 AMG. One the best cars in the world?
I have few toys too.
Here's one of them.......
I'm sure I've posted on here but probably a long way back and maybe outta date...
V12 series3 Jag
Triumph Spitfire 1500
Custom Harley Davidson
Murvi Morello Motorhome
... And the most exotic
An automatic vauxhall corsa to go shopping
:)
feckin rear wheel drive bmw1 would love to change it but spent it all on flippin watches
E90 320d
E39 528i
Don't seem to have any pictures of either on the laptop.
I'm probably one of the few people here preferring the M5 Touring over the SL. Both nice choices though.Have two vintage cars in my "collection"
Mercedes 280 SL 1970
BMW M5 Touring 1992
Nice, very happy with my XC60 after 2.5 years, hope you enjoy yours :) What's the model/spec?Just had my new motor delivered after a 4 month wait :-(
The wait was worth it though as the car has thus far exceed my expectation and the some!
Bit of a crappy picture but it has peed down all day
Paul
Hi Simon
It is the 2014 spec 2.0 D4 engined, FWD, R-Design Nav model + rear camera and family pack.
I spent a while trying to decide whether to go for the Red or not but the alternative was black, grey or dark brown, on the basis that my last two cars have been dark colours I thought "what the hell" and went for the red. The pictures don't do it any justice at all.
The front seats have been completely redesigned and are absolutely brilliant, very supportive but as you would expect also very comfortable. Few more pic's below
New digital dash layout, there is a choice of 3 different layouts which can be further altered to include additional info and even change colour schemes etc.
So far I am really impressed with it!
I know it isn't a sports car but it is a bloody good way to despatch long journeys in comfort and get there relaxed.
Paul
M3 with competition package, very civilised and nippy as well!
I picked this up this weekend. its a 4.4ltr V8 "sport individual" version. I love it so much and it is definately better than my wedding day was.
Just picked this one up last week: Veloster Turbo...201bhp from 1.6L.
Is that the one with door missing from the other side? ;-) cost savings everywhere.... :-)
The Veloster looks amazing... odd name though. What a Hot Rod.
Yes, in the U.S. there is a passenger-side (right) rear door for curb-side entry and exit.
Middle rear seat doesn't look that comfy.
Am too old and sensible (fat) for bikes or for cars you have to use both hands to get into or out of anymore. Also i don’t do that much road warrior stuff anymore, its either local commutes or trains these days.
So I just got myself a boring, but nice, VW Golf. A Mk6 1.6TDI that is just under a year old.
£35 road tax, insurance under £500, and it seems to be averaging almost exactly 50mpg (but I haven't done many long journeys yet)
So that saves lots of money (actually, I will just squander it on other toys, but I tell myself it is an economy)
LovelyM3 with competition package, very civilised and nippy as well!
Here's mine - C63 AMG
Would you mind shipping that to San Diego???Here's mine - C63 AMG
I have recently bought this; (Mmm- pic has not not quite worked how I wanted it to!)
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SnapHere's mine - C63 AMG
Now we're talking! What are your other toys?My daily driver is a 2011 Mercedes E63 AMG. One the best cars in the world?
I have few toys too.
Here's one of them.......
Well there's this E63 AMG...
And these American muscle cars.....
A long term hobby of mine!
1970 Plymouth 'Hemi' Cuda
1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible
1969 Plymouth 'Hemi' Road Runner
And the 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 already posted.
^
That's quite a garage.
Love the 'Cuda.
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