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Washy · Dec 22nd, 2006, 06:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original)

What though?

Maybe a C class.....like I say really don't know why...

AidenL · Dec 22nd, 2006, 07:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original)

Maybe a C class.....like I say really don't know why...

Washy · Dec 22nd, 2006, 07:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original)

Just never had a merc...all part of the J5 replacement thinking...still have lots of time to make my mind up

AidenL · Dec 22nd, 2006, 07:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original)

Just never had a merc...all part of the J5 replacement thinking...still have lots of time to make my mind up

Not a C Class though !

Well, if I change the MINI, I fancy this, with these wheels, in Sapphire Black, and with the Washy spec Champagne leather and Piano Black

Washy · Dec 22nd, 2006, 07:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original)

Not a C Class though !

Well, if I change the MINI, I fancy this, with these wheels, in Sapphire Black, and with the Washy spec Champagne leather and Piano Black

It does look really good with the CSL wheels....

CooperID · Dec 22nd, 2006, 07:20 PM

evening all.. welcome back Washy

Hope you had a good holiday

Heating problems all sorted

..just in time

CooperID · Dec 22nd, 2006, 07:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original)

Not a C Class though !

Well, if I change the MINI, I fancy this, with these wheels, in Sapphire Black, and with the Washy spec Champagne leather and Piano Black

perfect

AidenL · Dec 22nd, 2006, 07:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original)

It does look really good with the CSL wheels....

I've even sourced a supplier for the wheels

You didn't rate the handling on the Z4 M Neil, tell me more

AidenL · Dec 22nd, 2006, 07:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by CooperID (original)

perfect

I think it would be nice - I'd even like Carbon Black, but would have to pay Individual prices for that

Washy · Dec 22nd, 2006, 07:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original)

I've even sourced a supplier for the wheels

You didn't rate the handling on the Z4 M Neil, tell me more

To make it really dance you have to be really firm with it. It is hard work compared to the Cayman/Boxster. For the first twenty minutes I drove one I thought it was going to put me in the nearest ditch, once I got used to it it was fun, but it is a bit hard core....not as balanced as the Porkers, but I believe it doesnt take much to sort it......

Washy · Dec 22nd, 2006, 07:31 PM

....strut brace etc.....and on the plus side it has that M54 six in it...

AidenL · Dec 22nd, 2006, 07:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original)

To make it really dance you have to be really firm with it. It is hard work compared to the Cayman/Boxster. For the first twenty minutes I drove one I thought it was going to put me in the nearest ditch, once I got used to it it was fun, but it is a bit hard core....not as balanced as the Porkers, but I believe it doesnt take much to sort it......

Strut brace, Michelin PS 2s & CSL wheels seems to do it, so the Z forums are saying, that guy who owns the car in the pics I posted tests with Evo, and it seems thats the magic combo.

Its always going to be a more beastly car than a Cayman it seems though

- though beastly appeals to me for fun I think

Washy · Dec 22nd, 2006, 07:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original)

Strut brace, Michelin PS 2s & CSL wheels seems to do it, so the Z forums are saying, that guy who owns the car in the pics I posted tests with Evo, and it seems thats the magic combo.

Its always going to be a more beastly car than a Cayman it seems though

- though beastly appeals to me for fun I think

It is good fun.....what put me off it a little though was that it is hard to get the best from it and that compared to San's E90 it is a generation back in terms of what you get.... In the end I decided to stick with Porsche I have herd a rumour the Cayman will get more power next year.....which should make it more complete

Washy · Dec 22nd, 2006, 07:42 PM

I must say though that despite my reservations on the handling I liked it a lot and would not discourage anyone from buying one.....

ABG · Dec 22nd, 2006, 08:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original)

I was interested in the S Class

Your just very polite

ABG · Dec 22nd, 2006, 08:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mad brummie (original)

you know i knew i'd missed something

sowweee

Its not like its anything imminent (despite my best efforts

) - I only added it out of completeness

97/100 isn't bad

Shamster · Dec 22nd, 2006, 08:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original)

Not a C Class though !

Well, if I change the MINI, I fancy this, with these wheels, in Sapphire Black, and with the Washy spec Champagne leather and Piano Black

I still haven't seen a combo that beats my old Velvet Blue/Champagne leather coupling - in 6 years

.

Dark with light looks great

Shamster · Dec 24th, 2006, 10:21 AM

I was doing a review of this car buying stuff and wondered why (particularly in my case) we would want to change a car that doesn't get driven much and is highly enjoyable to drive when we do ge

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Dec 22nd, 2006, 06:56 PM	#66841
Washy seventh heaven? Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: in the country Local Time: 10:06 AM Posts: 18,488 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original) What though? Maybe a C class.....like I say really don't know why... Black to the future....

Dec 22nd, 2006, 07:05 PM	#66842 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 10:06 AM Posts: 40,007 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original) Maybe a C class.....like I say really don't know why... *Global Moderator*

Dec 22nd, 2006, 07:08 PM	#66843 (permalink)
Washy seventh heaven? Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: in the country Local Time: 10:06 AM Posts: 18,488 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original) Just never had a merc...all part of the J5 replacement thinking...still have lots of time to make my mind up Black to the future....

Dec 22nd, 2006, 07:18 PM	#66844 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 10:06 AM Posts: 40,007 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original) Just never had a merc...all part of the J5 replacement thinking...still have lots of time to make my mind up Not a C Class though ! Well, if I change the MINI, I fancy this, with these wheels, in Sapphire Black, and with the Washy spec Champagne leather and Piano Black Attached Thumbnails *Global Moderator*

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Dec 22nd, 2006, 07:19 PM	#66845 (permalink)
Washy seventh heaven? Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: in the country Local Time: 10:06 AM Posts: 18,488 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original) Not a C Class though ! Well, if I change the MINI, I fancy this, with these wheels, in Sapphire Black, and with the Washy spec Champagne leather and Piano Black It does look really good with the CSL wheels.... Black to the future....

Dec 22nd, 2006, 07:20 PM	#66846 (permalink)
CooperID ///M Power Join Date: May 2004 Location: on the move.... Local Time: 10:06 AM Posts: 5,097 Offline	evening all.. welcome back Washy Hope you had a good holiday Heating problems all sorted ..just in time

Dec 22nd, 2006, 07:23 PM	#66847 (permalink)
CooperID ///M Power Join Date: May 2004 Location: on the move.... Local Time: 10:06 AM Posts: 5,097 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original) Not a C Class though ! Well, if I change the MINI, I fancy this, with these wheels, in Sapphire Black, and with the Washy spec Champagne leather and Piano Black perfect

Dec 22nd, 2006, 07:24 PM	#66848 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 10:06 AM Posts: 40,007 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original) It does look really good with the CSL wheels.... I've even sourced a supplier for the wheels You didn't rate the handling on the Z4 M Neil, tell me more *Global Moderator*

Dec 22nd, 2006, 07:27 PM	#66849 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 10:06 AM Posts: 40,007 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by CooperID (original) perfect I think it would be nice - I'd even like Carbon Black, but would have to pay Individual prices for that *Global Moderator*

Dec 22nd, 2006, 07:29 PM	#66850 (permalink)
Washy seventh heaven? Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: in the country Local Time: 10:06 AM Posts: 18,488 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original) I've even sourced a supplier for the wheels You didn't rate the handling on the Z4 M Neil, tell me more To make it really dance you have to be really firm with it. It is hard work compared to the Cayman/Boxster. For the first twenty minutes I drove one I thought it was going to put me in the nearest ditch, once I got used to it it was fun, but it is a bit hard core....not as balanced as the Porkers, but I believe it doesnt take much to sort it...... Black to the future....

Dec 22nd, 2006, 07:31 PM	#66851 (permalink)
Washy seventh heaven? Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: in the country Local Time: 10:06 AM Posts: 18,488 Offline	....strut brace etc.....and on the plus side it has that M54 six in it... Black to the future....

Dec 22nd, 2006, 07:34 PM	#66852 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 10:06 AM Posts: 40,007 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original) To make it really dance you have to be really firm with it. It is hard work compared to the Cayman/Boxster. For the first twenty minutes I drove one I thought it was going to put me in the nearest ditch, once I got used to it it was fun, but it is a bit hard core....not as balanced as the Porkers, but I believe it doesnt take much to sort it...... Strut brace, Michelin PS 2s & CSL wheels seems to do it, so the Z forums are saying, that guy who owns the car in the pics I posted tests with Evo, and it seems thats the magic combo. Its always going to be a more beastly car than a Cayman it seems though - though beastly appeals to me for fun I think *Global Moderator*

Dec 22nd, 2006, 07:40 PM	#66853 (permalink)
Washy seventh heaven? Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: in the country Local Time: 10:06 AM Posts: 18,488 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original) Strut brace, Michelin PS 2s & CSL wheels seems to do it, so the Z forums are saying, that guy who owns the car in the pics I posted tests with Evo, and it seems thats the magic combo. Its always going to be a more beastly car than a Cayman it seems though - though beastly appeals to me for fun I think It is good fun.....what put me off it a little though was that it is hard to get the best from it and that compared to San's E90 it is a generation back in terms of what you get.... In the end I decided to stick with Porsche I have herd a rumour the Cayman will get more power next year.....which should make it more complete Black to the future....

Dec 22nd, 2006, 07:42 PM	#66854 (permalink)
Washy seventh heaven? Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: in the country Local Time: 10:06 AM Posts: 18,488 Offline	I must say though that despite my reservations on the handling I liked it a lot and would not discourage anyone from buying one..... Black to the future....

Dec 22nd, 2006, 08:38 PM	#66855 (permalink)
ABG Yatta!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 10:06 AM Posts: 8,385 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original) I was interested in the S Class Your just very polite

Dec 22nd, 2006, 08:41 PM	#66856 (permalink)
ABG Yatta!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 10:06 AM Posts: 8,385 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mad brummie (original) you know i knew i'd missed something sowweee Its not like its anything imminent (despite my best efforts ) - I only added it out of completeness 97/100 isn't bad

Dec 22nd, 2006, 08:54 PM	#66857 (permalink)
Shamster Lord of The Four Rings Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reminiscing Local Time: 10:06 AM Posts: 10,480 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original) Not a C Class though ! Well, if I change the MINI, I fancy this, with these wheels, in Sapphire Black, and with the Washy spec Champagne leather and Piano Black I still haven't seen a combo that beats my old Velvet Blue/Champagne leather coupling - in 6 years . Dark with light looks great 260909

Dec 24th, 2006, 10:21 AM	#66858 (permalink)
Shamster Lord of The Four Rings Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reminiscing Local Time: 10:06 AM Posts: 10,480 Offline	I was doing a review of this car buying stuff and wondered why (particularly in my case) we would want to change a car that doesn't get driven much and is highly enjoyable to drive when we do ge