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« Reply #15 on: Friday, December 2, 2011, 16:12:08 » |
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And when you factor in servicing & maintenance costs?
Not as expensive as you think. Run flat tyres are expensive, mine cost 300 quid each but servicing is quite reasonable. BMW diesel engines are fantastic and very economical. Car tax is also low. Wish I'd got a diesel now. |
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Chubbs
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« Reply #16 on: Friday, December 2, 2011, 16:20:55 » |
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i was all set on remapping my current golf until i got my new job.
I've heared re-mapping diesels isnt really worth it, due to much smaller gains compared to pertol cars?
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Whits
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« Reply #17 on: Friday, December 2, 2011, 16:22:10 » |
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Or simply, gives it more bollocks
that was what i thought it meant  |
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« Reply #18 on: Friday, December 2, 2011, 17:21:55 » |
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i was all set on remapping my current golf until i got my new job.
I've heared re-mapping diesels isnt really worth it, due to much smaller gains compared to pertol cars?
its the other way round mate, big bhp and torque gains on diesel |
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nochee
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« Reply #19 on: Friday, December 2, 2011, 17:25:13 » |
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If I remapped my golf, would I have to declare it on my insurance? If I didn't declare and I wrote my car off, would they know it was mapped when they inspected it and nullify my claim?
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nochee
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« Reply #20 on: Friday, December 2, 2011, 17:26:07 » |
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its the other way round mate, big bhp and torque gains on diesel
Does it put any strain on the engine, causing future problems? |
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Samdy Gray
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« Reply #21 on: Friday, December 2, 2011, 17:27:48 » |
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If it's done wrong it can be catastrophic.
How many miles has the car done?
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Victor Mildew
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« Reply #22 on: Friday, December 2, 2011, 17:28:36 » |
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Not as expensive as you think.
Run flat tyres are expensive, mine cost 300 quid each but servicing is quite reasonable.
BMW diesel engines are fantastic and very economical. Car tax is also low.
Wish I'd got a diesel now.
fuck me what make and size are they? i just bought a pair of Bridgestones for 300quid |
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nochee
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« Reply #23 on: Friday, December 2, 2011, 17:36:57 » |
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If it's done wrong it can be catastrophic.
How many miles has the car done?
94000 |
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Simon Pieman
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« Reply #24 on: Friday, December 2, 2011, 17:37:14 » |
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If I remapped my golf, would I have to declare it on my insurance? If I didn't declare and I wrote my car off, would they know it was mapped when they inspected it and nullify my claim?
Yes, you need to declare it |
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Ralphy
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« Reply #25 on: Friday, December 2, 2011, 17:38:05 » |
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fuck me what make and size are they? i just bought a pair of Bridgestones for 300quid
255/30/19. Bridgestone Potenza Run Flats. |
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Samdy Gray
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« Reply #26 on: Friday, December 2, 2011, 17:45:40 » |
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94000
You'd probably want to get the turbo checked out before you get it mapped. |
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Peter Venkman
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« Reply #27 on: Friday, December 2, 2011, 17:59:24 » |
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255/30/19.
Bridgestone Potenza Run Flats.
Fucking hell thats as thick as a rubber band! |
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« Reply #28 on: Friday, December 2, 2011, 18:53:17 » |
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Just a quick one, Im looking at getting a new car and have found a BMW 120d i like,
Only down side is its pushing 100k miles. Im gonna go have a look at it but what sort of things shuold i be looking out for with a car thats done that many miles i know about cambelt and service jobbies but what about things like gear boxes and clutches? Whats the life time on these things?
Thanks,
My last four cars have been Beemers and as i do a lot of miles i have taken all of them from 40-50k up to 130-150k, although admittedly i've never had a 1 series. Cambelt is not an issue, as BM's are chain driven. The gear box and clutch should be spot on still at 100k, but as with buying any car it will only be as good as the last owner. Specifics to look out for are suspension joints, bushes and arms, they usually need changing at that sort of mileage, depending on if you are looking at an SE or M-sport the cost of that will vary, but it isn't bank braking either way. The only other thing to watch for are the swirl flaps on the BM diesel engines, look through a couple of forums for information on that. Other than that, just check the things you normally would when buying a car. As for servicing, at 100k the main dealer history of the car won't be as important as at say 40k, so take it to a specialist, i have used Emtec in Salisbury many times over the years and would highly recommend them, all depends where you're based i guess mate. Happy hunting |
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Ralphy
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« Reply #29 on: Friday, December 2, 2011, 19:18:40 » |
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Fucking hell thats as thick as a rubber band!
Yep. |
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